DescriptionFrom his days growing up in Scotland to his harrowing experiences fighting in Italy during World War Two, Bill McLaren has always been in the thick of it. Used to being caught up in the most dramatic moments rugby has ever seen, McLaren relives the highlights of his illustrious career, and talks of the game today and his regrets that rugby went professional. He is a fierce critic of professional rugby, fearing for the future health and safety of rugby players as the modern game becomes increasingly dangerous. His story amounts to a history of the game itself and reaffirms McLaren's status as something of a global treasure.
DescriptionIn this adventure, Chris and Amy learn about courage, perseverance, and overcoming odds through the inspiring story of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American Olympic track star who was crippled as a child. The award-winning Movies in My Mind listening series combines captivating storytelling with original dramatic orchestral music and vivid sound effects. Each 30-minute story was created and brought to life through the teamwork of a child psychologist and an Emmy Award-winning composer.
DescriptionRenowned athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee talks about her journey from the poverty of East St. Louis to international fame and accomplishment. Her book, A Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female Athlete, is a marvelous tale of courage and conviction, which she movingly relates with passion, humor, honesty, and, of course, grace.
DescriptionTo many, Walter Johnson is the greatest pitcher of all time. He was a star second to none from the dawn of the game's modern era through the "Golden Age of Sports" of the Roaring Twenties. The playing career of "The Big Train", as the sportswriters called…
DescriptionThis unique program teaches you the theory and practice of visualization and, perhaps even more important, how to develop the trust and self-confidence to make it work for you! Discover what scientists, doctors, athletes and executives have proven: What you can visualize, you can have! You'll learn three forms of visualization: programmed, guided, and open-screen (receptive) visualization. You'll stay healthy and recover more rapidly when you do become ill. You'll expand your mind, creativity and problem-solving talents. Last but not least, you'll improve and deepen your personal relationships. The Mental Home Movie method is easy to follow and easy to use. Harness and apply the powers of your imagination to refine those images into what you want them to be. Detailed techniques and sample scripts immediately get you on your way to achieving your dreams and goals in life.
