-It's basketball season for the home team but Gus must wrestle with prejudice when he's the only one bothered by Cassie joining the boys' team and his teammate Steve makes fun of Gus's Dominican heritage---

Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.

Jeremy Laynor challenges the reader to find the 'soft spots' in their day and find time to pursue their own personal goal. For him, amongst many others, it was to write this book. A brilliant, straight forward read focusing on the analogy of sport, in this case basketball, and how to succeed in business. Even if you know nothing about basketball (you soon will!). In this personal journey, Laynor cleverly highlights the parallels between becoming a successful businessman to that of playing in a team sport. Not only did he find sports provided an outlet for him to express himself physically, but it also taught him about working with others - whether he was competing with them or against them. He attributes the Point Guard's assessment of a game with their vision of the court, leadership qualities and characteristics to excelling in a challenging leadership role in business. As he says, "Make it a point to know where you want to be and challenge yourself to get there!"

Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They’re known for their ability to shoot the ball as well as their defensive skills. Readers learn about these and other skills and strategies essential to a shooting guard’s game as they explore this important position on the basketball court. Exciting, full-color photographs of shooting guards keep readers entertained as they learn through detailed text and helpful fact boxes. Readers will even learn the secrets behind some of the most creative shots basketball players can take!

HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is the story of sixteen-year-old Kirk Gentrup, popular student, star basketball player, and all around great athlete, who was tragically struck by lightning while on the baseball field in 1995. Written from the perspective of Ken "Cruiser" Gentrup, Kirk's father, the story includes many accounts, recollections, and messages from those who knew and were impacted by Kirk's example in the sport he loved and in his community. HEAVEN'S POINT GUARD is both a memoir of Ken's attempts to cope with the loss of his son and a testimony to Kirk's enduring legacy in his school and the community.

In her powerful debut book From Point Guard to Prophet, Prophetess Sophia Ruffin takes you behind the scene of women's basketball, exposing the shocking connection between women's sports and homosexuality. This no holds barred account unveils the hidden agenda to ensnare innocent girls who want to play sports but are instead exposed to alternative lifestyles. Delving deep into her past experiences, Sophia reveals how childhood trauma opened the door to perversion and set the stage for same-sex attraction later in life. This book will also enlighten you as to how sexual identity crisis are often rooted in rejection and abandonment by a parental figure early in life. From Point Guard to Prophet tackles head-on the hot button issues surrounding being gay, that are often mishandled and misunderstood by the church and gay community. You will also be inspired by Sophia's powerful testimony about how being passed over during a semi-pro tryout, changed her life forever. Though the kingdom of darkness was out to destroy Sophia, the gates of hell could not prevail against God's mighty plan for her life. Sophia's story will shed light on God's grace and deliverance while dispelling the myths surrounding the gay lifestyle. Be forewarned! Whether it's playing basketball in grade school, high school, college or in the WNBA, learn how the wicked enticements there to allure unsuspecting girls, is not a game. Let this inspiring book be a beacon of light for those desiring to escape the clutches of homosexuality and become free in Christ to fulfill their God-given destiny.

STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book ever written for basketball players. It is conversational and easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball. STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and special tips that can not be found anywhere else. ? How do you guard a stronger player? ? How do you set up a game-winning steal? ? How do you ?strip? a rebound? ? How do you score with a strong-handed dribble while going to the weak side? ? How do you practice shooting for maximum game effectiveness? ? How do you recognize defensive changes? STUFF is like having a coach right beside you, in your room, discussing the fine points of the games. How do you think in the minutes of the game? How do you react to mistakes? What is your attitude about fouls? Eating? Superstitions? Injuries? All this and more makes STUFF a book that players will find indispensable. Basketball fans will enjoy it, but players won't do