Sports Short Storey Anthology

Tyler was having a rough go of it. He was small and the other kids at school made fun of him all the time. He lived for the weekend and for sports. Whenever he could, Tyler played football, ice hockey, and basketball, but when Spring came his heart was on a baseball diamond. He loved baseball because his father had gotten him into it from an early age and always played catch with him. He was still so small though, and there was only a spot for him at second base on the new team, where he couldn’t do much damage.

From the deafening cheers of packed stadiums to the sobering silence of retirement, Life After the Game is a raw and unfiltered memoir of John Waters—a four-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most feared linebackers in the history of professional football.

Der Prügelknabe. Aus seinem neuen Buch "Miniaturen" erzählt der Autor, wie ein alter Rücksetzer zur Strecke kommt. Der Muff Vom Überleben eines meisterlichen Jägers (ebenfalls aus "Miniaturen"). Heanznland-Hirschbrunft. Von einem alten Hirsch und einem hohen Herrn. Bertram Graf von Quadt liest aus eigenen Werken. Der bekannte Jagdautor ist nicht nur mit der Feder, sondern auch mit der Stimme ein begnadeter Erzähler. Die bildreiche Sprache seiner Bücher ruft Gedanken wach, die zum Mit- und Nacherleben der Geschehnisse anregen.

Aspiring romance author Courtney Malone lives a rather humdrum life. Between working as a studio musician and writing her books, nothing exciting ever really happens for her. That is, until a chance meeting with a handsome man at the mall changes everything. Elijah Sharp is many things - a champion boxer, a kind soul, and the son of a billionaire boxing promoter - but what's he's not is a man in love...yet.

The catcher is a statistical savant, the first baseman speaks in Buddhist koans, and the twin star pitchers may or may not derive mystical powers from scars betraying their Siamese birth. In fact, everything about the Birmingham Barons baseball team is remarkable - except for their performance on the field. For decades, the Barons have been woefully mediocre and Pudge Morrison - former better-than-average left fielder now long past his prime - has become the symbol for the team's disappointment.

After all that we had been through, the last thing I needed was to get myself involved with a cocky cage fighter, even if he was the most gorgeous blonde I'd ever seen. I just needed to focus on my job and move on to the next patient. But every time I saw him, he disarmed me with his charm and made my heart do things I'd never seen before.

In a small town outside of North Carolina, where high school sports is everything. "Blue Vs Blue" tells the gripping story of Walt and Sam, whose accidental encounter ignites a fierce rivalry between their schools. This thrilling narrative explores community conflict, intense sports action, and unexpected twists.

Now, working as an elementary school receptionist by day and training as a Jujitsu fighter by night, Angie is anxious to make her own mark in the sports world. After a near win with a fierce opponent, Angie receives the opportunity of a lifetime: a one-on-one training session with third degree black belt and renowned champion Isac Cortes.

When a former pro football player kills a deer while hunting, only to see a Sasquatch appear out of nowhere, pick up the deer and walk away, then disappear into thin air before his eyes, his belief system is shaken to its core.

Reed Ferguson returns in an outrageously fun tale! Perry Rawlings, an Elvis impersonator, has his prize Mickey Mantle baseball card stolen. Who is the culprit? This tale will keep you guessing!

Catastrophe ! Monsieur Loup vient de réaliser que le Petit Chaperon rouge court plus vite que lui ! Il décide aussitôt de s'entraîner à courir pour retrouver la forme. Mais cela demande des efforts, et ça, ce n'est pas son fort !