Most Popular Books by Joan Ryan

Both a medical drama and meditation on motherhood, The Water Giver is Joan Ryan''s honest account of her doubts and mistakes in raising a learning-disabled son and the story of how his near-fatal accident gave her a second chance as a parent. Joan Ryan tells the powerful story of how her son’s near-fatal accident, and his struggle to become whole again, gave her a second chance to become the mother she had always wished she could be. • Acclaimed journalist and author: Joan Ryan’s sports columns earned her thirteen Associated Press Sports editors Awards, the National Headliner Award, and the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Journalism Award, among other honors. Her first book, Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters was named one of the Top 100 Sports Books of all Time by Sports Illustrated. • Medical drama: When Ryan’s sixteen-year-old son fell off of a skateboard, it wasn’t obvious at first how serious his injuries were. With a journalist’s eye for the telling detail and the rhythms of a natural storyteller, she captures his medical ordeal as he lurches from crisis to crisis—and with harrowing honesty and astonishing insight, relates her own journey through unknown emotional terrain. • A mother’s story: Ryan’s son was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction as a toddler; by the time he reached school age, it was clear that he suffered from ADHD and other learning disabilities. Though she loved him fiercely, she never stopped trying to fix him. When he is restored to her after his accident, she realizes she has the opportunity to be his mother all over again—only this time she lets go of the illusion of control. Now she not only accepts, but also embraces her son for who he really is.

A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.

When students need to review chapter material, the supplemental Workbook provides a pen and paper method. Using objective questions and activities, students can prepare for classroom instruction or review for quizzes and tests.

Shooting from the Outside is a story of triumph on many levels. Woven through VanDerveer''s account of the team''s pressure-packed year is the profoundly inspiring story of her own rise as a coach. Like women in business, medicine, and other demanding professions, VanDerveer had to forge her own way with little direction or support. Having come of age before the Title IX ruling that prohibited sex discrimination in sports, the closest she could get to a basketball team in junior high was in a bear costume as the mascot. From her early days as an aspiring player to her first unpaid coaching job to her current position at the top of her field, her story encompasses the unfolding 25-year saga of women in team sports. Shooting from the Outside is a story of triumph on many levels. Woven through VanDerveer''s account of the team''s pressure-packed year is the profoundly inspiring story of her own rise as a coach. Like women in business, medicine, and other demanding professions, VanDerveer had to forge her own way with little direction or support. Having come of age before the Title IX ruling that prohibited sex discrimination in sports, the closest she could get to a basketball team in junior high was in a bear costume as the mascot. From her early days as an aspiring player to her first unpaid coaching job to her current position at the top of her field, her story encompasses the unfolding 25-year saga of women in team sports.

Examines the bureaucracy facing Canadian Indians when dealing with the federal government.

The New York Times bestseller about Major League Baseball’s Molina brothers and how they became Gold Glove, World Series–winning catchers: “A simply told, deeply moving story, quite unlike the usual baseball book” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A baseball rules book. A tape measure. A lottery ticket. These were in the pocket of Bengie Molina’s father when he died of a heart attack on the rutted Little League field in his Puerto Rican barrio. The items are powerful symbols in Molina’s beautiful memoir about his father, who through baseball taught his three sons about loyalty, humility, courage, and the true meaning of success. Bengie and his two brothers—José and six-time All-Star Yadier—became famous catchers in the Major Leagues with World Series championships among them. Only the DiMaggio brothers can rival the Molinas as the most accomplished siblings in baseball history. Bengie was the least likely to reach the Majors. He was too slow, too sensitive, and too small. But craving his beloved father’s respect, Bengie weathered failure after deflating failure until one day he was hoisting a World Series trophy in a Champagne-soaked clubhouse. All along he thought he was fulfilling his father’s own failed dream of baseball glory—only to discover it had not been his father’s dream at all. Written with the emotional power of sports classics such as Field of Dreams and Friday Night Lights, Molina is a love story between a formidable but flawed father and a son who, in unearthing answers about his father’s life, comes to understand his own. “It’s this year’s baseball book most likely to be made into a terrific movie” (Chicago Tribune).

From baseball to biology, an award-winning journalist highlights the power of team chemistry in this "terrific" data-driven investigation of human relationships (Billie Jean King). Does team chemistry actually exist? Is there scientific or mathematical proof? Is team chemistry as real and relevant as on-base percentages and wins above replacement? In Joan Ryan''s groundbreaking book we discover that the answer to all of the above is a resounding yes. As Ryan puts it, team chemistry, or the combination of biological and social forces that boosts selfless effort among more players over more days of a season, is what drives sports teams toward a common goal, encouraging the players to be the best versions of themselves. These are the elements of teams that make them "click," the ones that foster trust and respect, and push players to exceed their own potential when they work well together. Team chemistry alone won''t win a World Series, but talent alone won''t win it, either. And by interviewing more than 100 players, coaches, managers, and statisticians, as well as over five years of extensive research in neuroscience, biology, physiology, and psychology, Ryan proves that the social and emotional state of a team does affect performance. Grit, passion, selflessness, and effort matter -- but never underestimate the power of chemistry.

Contains study guide problems and activities for each chapter. Examples are vocabulary, fill in the blank, true/false, multiple choice, and problem solving questions. Also includes activities tied to the Student CD.

Do you wonder how you can improve your professional and personal relationships? Are you curious how emotional intelligence will take you to the next level of greatness? Do you know how to become your ideal self? Using Emotional Intelligence to Become Your Ideal Self offers specific strategies for applying emotional intelligence to your everyday life. These include self-awareness, awareness of others, and relationship management. Utilizing these principles will earn you increased happiness and success in your community, your profession, and your relationships. According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence can predict eighty percent of adult success. The number one question asked in emotional intelligence workshops is ''how do I do it?" Author Joan Ryan answers this question as she guides you on the road to becoming your ideal self. Use Ryan''s practical and easy tips to discover the moment that will change your life

Biographies of six women athletes: Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Kathy Kusner, Wilma Rudolph, Billie Jean King, Peggy Fleming, and Melissa Belote.

團隊默契難以捉摸、不易定義，影響力卻真確存在， 它的表現形式林林總總，甚至出人意表。本書用豐富的事例揭示： 妥善運用各類型的人，如何在團隊中造成正面影響，催化高效表現。 ＊＊＊ 運動向來是研究人類表現的重地，許多關於學習、表現與成就的著作，都源於鑽研運動表現。二○○四年麥可・路易士的著作《魔球》出版，說了個熱血的勵志故事：一名球探藉由當時業界陌生的統計方法，透過龐大數據發掘出傳統判斷方式篩掉的「遺珠」，幫助球團以相對低廉的薪資打造出一隊奇兵，從墊底球隊跌破眾人眼鏡地脫胎換骨，成為常勝球隊。大數據分析不只在《魔球》暢銷後席捲運動界，近年來亦改變了諸多產業的運行模式，影響力廣受吹捧與重視。 反觀「團隊默契」，由於既難以定義又無法測量，其價值與作用長期遭到貶抑。然而已有不少研究顯示，有些人類能對彼此在生理與心理上產生深遠影響，因此照理說，人類全體都有能力影響旁人的表現與生產力。為了釐清是否真有團隊默契，以及（如果有的話）其表現方式有哪些，知名體育記者瓊‧萊恩廣泛研讀了與團隊互動、心理學、情緒、語言學、情感、軍事、神經科學、性別、領導學、演化生物學、鏡像神經元乃至各種運動相關的論文和書籍，並參考將近兩百篇從未披露的訪談（訪談對象主要為運動領域），花了近十年寫成了《無形資產》。本書藉由運動員乃至團隊起死回生或步入下坡的鮮活事例，呈現個人作為如何影響工作團隊互動，進而提升團隊表現，也從中整理出能促成絕佳團隊默契的七種人格典型。 或許現階段科學研究不易釐清涉及團隊默契的那些細密又幽微的因果關連，然而這些現象不只確確實實存在，而且極為常見。人類行為與其影響，理應不限於數據所能解釋，本書豐富的例子說明了團隊默契雖難以捉摸，實際上是生理與社會因素的動態組合，會不斷激勵成員拿出最佳表現。透過這本書，我們可以觀察自己在同事、朋友和家人之間扮演怎樣的角色，它也將改變企業領導人對於追求高效表現的作法。 作者簡介 瓊‧萊恩（Joan Ryan） 瓊‧萊恩是記者亦是作家，寫作生涯曾多次獲得獎項肯定，包括十三次美聯社體育編輯獎、全國新聞標題獎、女性體育基金會新聞獎，以及全國婦女協會舊金山分會頒發的傑出女性獎，她目前已出版四本著作，其中《精緻盒中的小女孩》（Little Girls in Pretty Boxes ）被視為前所未見的開創之作，《運動畫刊》將這本書列入史上百大體育書籍，《衛報》將其評為史上前五十名體育書籍。萊恩也是加州奧克蘭市教練團與體育傳媒女性協會的創始理事，並自二○○八年開始擔任舊金山巨人隊的媒體顧問。 譯者簡介 駱香潔 清華大學外語系，輔仁大學翻譯研究所，專事中英翻譯。譯作包括行路出版《認識自己的身心系列》繪本、《「性格」販子》、《路：行跡的探索》、《侍酒之人：那些葡萄酒宅神教我的事》等書，以及《靈魂小語：給失親者的話》（宇宙花園）、《啤酒百科：英國啤酒專家改變你的啤酒觀，讓你學會選酒、搭配餐點》（一中心有限公司）。 賜教信箱：[email protected]

Joan Ryan began her formal chef training at age seven cooking omelets in the kitchen of their family home in Chicago. She continued her apprenticeship through her teenage years when she learned to bake Christmas cookies, Chicken Kiev, pasta, crepes, and fondue. She religiously watched Julia Child on PBS, then graduated to the food network and is a big fan of Top Chef, which has expanded her culinary repertoire. Joan''s passion for cooking stems from her love of eating and entertaining friends and family. Many of the recipes in this cookbook were first tasted by Joan at the homes of her family and friends. She shamelessly stole these wonderful recipes and has made these same celebrated dishes many times over the years for hungry fans. Joan counts herself as a very lucky person who is blessed with friends and family who not only provide wonderful recipes but who keep her laughing and perpetually fascinated with their conversation. This is Joan''s first book.

When students need to review chapter material, the supplemental Workbook provides a pen and paper method. Using objective questions and activities, students can prepare for classroom instruction or review for quizzes and tests.

This student workbook is designed to accompany the Personal Financial Literacy student textbook. The workbook includes activities for each chapter in the textbook and the Unit Projects. The following kinds of assignments are provided: Review of chapter key terms, True/false multiple choice questions, Building communication skills, Building math skills, Careers, Activites related to content.

"By exposing the very different values and legal systems of the Dene and non-Dene, this books sets the framework for the possibility of a Dene-controlled and culturally appropriate justice system ... [is] of value to those interested in native self-government, constitutional rights, and aboriginal law, as well as to all those involved with First Nations peoples."--Back cover

Award-winning sportswriter Joan Ryan whisks readers from the sports field to the research lab on an ambitious quest to understand the seemingly indefinable phenomenon called team chemistry. Nearly ten years in the making, Intangibles is packed with stories and characters from the usually hidden subculture of locker rooms worldwide, and threaded with fascinating insights about the human mind and human relationships. Ryan pulls from a range of science disciplines - neuroscience, sociology, psychology and more - to debunk the notion that team chemistry is just a throwaway explanation for every fun-loving, underdog team that wins. Instead, she makes the case that team chemistry is a biological construct with a single function: to elevate performance. Ryan introduces us to the seven archetype characters who seem to emerge on almost every team with good chemistry, and two outlier archetypes she describes as ''Super-Carriers'' and ''Super-Disruptors'' of chemistry. Along the way, the author finds herself having to challenge her assumptions about situations and people, leading, for example, to the surprising discovery that difficult star players are not the Super-Disruptors one often imagines they are. She finds, too, that dysfunctional, contentious teams that still manage to win do have team chemistry, just a different variety. A ground-breaking examination that promises to transform how sports and business leaders think about high performance, Intangibles finally proves how all of us affect one another, profoundly influencing who we are and how we function within our own teams of colleagues, friends and family.