Author: Pamela DonaldPublisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780297791058
Category : Ponies
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Pony Trap
Author: Pamela DonaldPublisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780297791058
Category : Ponies
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Pony Trap
Author: David BlewettPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985988302
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Forget everything you think you know about SMU Football and the infamous Death Penalty. Previous accounts told the story from the perspective of the NCAA or of the news media and hyped the scandal for personal gain. The story as they told it, was one of corruption and of the under resourced NCAA struggling mightily to clean up rampant cheating within the college ranks. In The Pony Trap, former SMU football player and member of the Death Penalty team David Blewett, backs into the motivation to find out what really happened. His daughter innocently asks, "Daddy, did you do anything wrong when you played football for SMU?" Blewett embarks on a journey of remembrance and discovery. Along the way he decides to get back in football playing shape and pushes the NCAA to reinstate his eligibility to play his last year of football at age 45. He reestablishes old friendships and engages with the current athletic department at SMU for the first time. It's a story of football, it's a story of struggle, and it's a story of the numerous traps set for the team and for SMU. What you thought you knew about the biggest scandal in NCAA history is not what happened. The truth is, it was much bigger than SMU, and it involved the corruption of the NCAA itself. The Pony Trap shines a light on the beginnings of college football and the evolution of the NCAA. It examines the preferential treatment of the University of Texas vs. the biased treatment of SMU. It presents a balanced and accurate picture of what the SMU football team was really like. In the end, Blewett answers his daughter and sets the record straight. SMU wasn't handed the Death Penalty, SMU was trapped and forced into the Death Penalty. There was no way out. For hard cover copies, radio interviews, and more information...please see www.ThePonyTrap.com
Dogs You'd Like to Meet
Author: Rowland JohnsPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473340837
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
This vintage book contains a collection of true stories concerning the unbelievable feats and accomplishments of various dogs, many of whom were known by the author. From firefighting and life-saving to catching thieves and beyond, these uncanny stories illustrate just how amazing man's best friend can really be. "Dogs You'd Like to Meet" is highly recommended for dog lovers of all ages and would make for a charming addition to any collection. Contents include: "The Mystery of Friday", "A Scottish Swimmer", "An Irish Hero-Dog", "Bolo", "Why Paddy Budged", "Sanctuary", "The Stolen Sheep", "Wun Lung's Dog-A Films Drama", "The Greater Courage", "Child-Saver and Thief-Catcher", "Helping Each Other", "Fire-Fighting Jack", "Biddy-cum-Sirius", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text. First published in 1907.
Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
Author: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
Author: The Pony Trap
Author: David BlewettPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985988326
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Parliamentary Papers
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of CommonsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
The Gentleman's Magazine
Author: Surviving in Africa
Author: Marie Pierce WeberPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438994427
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
The Great Game
Author: Jenny MoonPublisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398496057
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Kiera’s home life is not happy. One day on her way to school, Kiera sees a tiny ship floating in the gutter. It has on its deck the key that she lost the day before and for the loss of which she has been punished. The ship looks so real... She rescues the ship from a dreadful fate. Later, this time with Jai, she sees the ship again and they sail into the start of some incredible and quite magical experiences in the alternative world of Tisany. Kiera and Jai find that they have been taken to Tisany because they can help solve problems there. Through adventures involving stormy sailing, the Seeing Well, caves and snakes, a visit to a colourful souk in a city of towers, a long donkey ride through mountains, hostile chiefs and cheating travellers, The Great Game is developed and played in a sometimes frightening and dramatic finale. And weaving in and out of the events on Tisany, there are happenings at home too that lead Kiera towards a happier situation.