Butler's Big Dance
Title | Butler's Big Dance PDF eBook |
Author | Susan S. Neville |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2010-11-22 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0253223121 |
The electrifying story of the undefeated Butler Bulldogs as their run for the NCAA National Championships became a national phenomenon.
The Big Dance
Title | The Big Dance PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Wilner |
Publisher | Taylor Trade Publications |
Pages | 255 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1589796217 |
Covered by four networks, allowing every game to be televised, "March Madness" has become an American phenomenon. This is the story of the tournament, from its beginnings seventy-three years ago as an eight-team bracket to today's sixty-eight-team format--from Cinderella teams, to perennial powerhouses, to buzzer-beaters, upsets, and dynasties.
Cinderella at the Big Dance
Title | Cinderella at the Big Dance PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Snyder |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2022-06-17 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1476645922 |
One of the biggest draws on the sports calendar, the NCAA men's basketball tournament routinely thrills fans with "bracket buster" upsets. From Loyola Marymount's emotional 1990 run following the death of team leader Hank Gathers to UMBC in 2018 becoming the first 16-seed to defeat a 1-seed, March Madness holds the sporting world captive for a few weeks each year and changes the lives of players. Drawing on dozens of original interviews, this book chronicles the tournament's many underdog tournament runs, with insights into the teams beyond their exploits on the hardwood.
Dancing Alone in Mexico
Title | Dancing Alone in Mexico PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Butler |
Publisher | University of Arizona Press |
Pages | 222 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780816520220 |
Poking into the nooks and crannies of Mexico, a travel writer shares Mexico's best-kept secrets. Informative and helpful as the best travel guide, "Dancing Alone in Mexico" will help even seasoned travelers to get the most out of their trips to Mexico. Casual and lively as the best travel memoir, the book will also delight the armchair traveler.
Lead Like Butler
Title | Lead Like Butler PDF eBook |
Author | Judith Cebula |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Pages | |
Release | 2012-11-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426765312 |
Brad Stevens is a great coach, admired and respected for developing winning teams year after year. His patience and never-give-up attitude will take him a long way as Coach of the Boston Celtics. —Larry Bird, Boston Celtics 1978-1992; President, Basketball Operations Indiana Pacers Coach Brad Stevens made Butler University the first team to make 2 consecutive finals of the NCAA basketball tournament without being seeded #1 or #2. Lead Like Butler is a must read for any college basketball fan. -Chris Coddington, Fellowship of Christian Athletes ...a must read for those who desire to win in life, as well as in the arena of competition. -Jim McCoy, KDOV-TV& KDOV-FM What becomes quickly apparent is that the enduring ideas of humility, passion, teamwork, service, gratitude, and accountability prove applicable tenants in all aspects of life. -James M. Danko, President, Butler University Anyone who desires a more authentic pathway toward leadership and excellence will benefit from learning to “Lead Like Butler.” -Michael Coyner, bishop, Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church Butler's rise to the top wasn't a fluke. This is a must read for others wanting to achieve greatness.-Billy Shepherd, Butler University, Class of 1972, and Indiana's "Mr. Basketball-1968" Whether at work, at home, or even at play, the values of humility, passion, unity, service, thankfulness, and accountability can help you shape your group into a successful example for others. -Jamie Phillippe, Board of Trustees, Butler University, Class of 1973 Lead Like Butler is an important contribution to the canon of leadership literature on and off the hardwood. -Jennifer L. Bougher, Esq. Arent Fox, LLP (New York), member of Butler University Alumni Association Board of Directors
Encyclopedia of Social Dance
Title | Encyclopedia of Social Dance PDF eBook |
Author | Albert Butler |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1985-08-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780877008552 |
Hello Life!
Title | Hello Life! PDF eBook |
Author | Marcus Butler |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2015-11-10 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1501129996 |
Popular British YouTube star Marcus Butler “speaks with both honesty and sincerity” (Booklist) in this irreverent memoir and big-brotherly advice book on how to be an almost-adult. For a twenty-three-year-old, Marcus Butler knows a lot about life—and not just from his own experiences, but from the millions of followers on YouTube who chat with him on his irreverent channel, known for its mix of hilarious sketches, light-hearted banter, and deeply empathetic take on serious issues. In this funny, colorful handbook, the warm and totally down-to-earth star shares his trademark big-brotherly advice for navigating the trickier aspects of modern living. Inside you’ll find Marcus’s thoughts on: -Being healthy—including his nutritious eating tips, favorite gym-free exercises, and butt-kicking hacks for getting in shape -Dating—from finding the courage to be yourself, to banishing first-date nerves, to rebooting a broken heart -Surviving life crises—such as his parents’ difficult divorce, the pain of watching a close friend spiral into anorexia and self-harm, and his regrets over giving in to bullies and giving up on a sport he loved -Getting the life you want—lessons for staying organized, handling pressure, thinking positively, and breaking world records! Part autobiography, part self-help guide, Hello Life! is a candid and playful look inside Marcus Butler’s life—the failures, the successes, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.