Killing Rain by P J Parrish
Susan Wilson, a longtime coach and former college gymnastics champion, has written the practical guide for parents who want to encourage their daughters to start -- and stay with -- sports as a pathway to a lifetime of health and self-esteem.Sports Her Way coaches parents in each phase of getting their daughters involved with sports. With lively examples and clear advice, Susan Wilson shows parents how to:
- Understand sports readiness and determine what activities are appropriate for their daughters' physical, emotional, and mental maturity
- Choose whether a recreational or competitive program is right for their daughters
- Exercise their daughters' minds by turning disappointments into positive life lessons about persistence, mental fortitude, and self-discipline
- Seek out diverse role models
- Create an enthusiasm for fitness that will last a lifetime
Authoritative, yet friendly, Sports Her Way is an indispensable handbook for parents, coaches, would-be coaches, mentors, or anyone who recognizes the vital role sports play in girls' physical and emotional development. With Susan Wilson's help, you will find the smart and healthy way to inspire your young athlete today -- while preparing her to be the self-reliant woman of tomorrow.
Parrish, Pj: - P.J. Parrish is the New York Times bestselling author of ten Louis Kincaid and Joe Frye thrillers. The author is actually two sisters, Kristy Montee and Kelly Nichols. Their books have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today best seller lists. The series has garnered 11 major crime-fiction awards, and an Edgar(R) nomination. Parrish has won two Shamus awards, one Anthony and one International Thriller competition. Her books have been published throughout Europe and Asia. Parrish's short stories have also appeared in many anthologies, including two published by Mystery Writers of America, edited by Harlan Coben and the late Stuart Kaminsky. Their stories have also appeared in Akashic Books acclaimed Detroit Noir, and in Ellery Queen Magazine. Most recently, they contributed an essay to a special edition of Edgar Allan Poe's works edited by Michael Connelly.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780786016068 |
| ISBN 10 | 078601606X |
| Title | Killing Rain |
| Author | P J Parrish |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pinnacle |
| Year published | 2005-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Anthony Awards (Paperback Original) 2006, Short-listed for Shamus Award (Private Eye Pbk Orig.) 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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