Explosive and controversial - this is the must-read autobiography of one of the world's most successful sporting coaches.Although he would eventually be knighted in recognition of one of the most remarkable coaching careers in the history of rugby, Graham Henry experienced his share of crushing setbacks and disappointments. this was the man responsible for restoring the glory days of the All Blacks and reinvigorating the spirits of an entire nation, but also the one held accountable...

Kiwis used to define ourselves as either League or Union supporters - never both. Not any more. In the rarified world of professional sport, the divisions between two traditional rival codes have been blown away. top players have switched in the past - acrimoniously and mostly from 'amateur' Union to 'professional' league. Now the traffic is constant, both ways and highly lucrative. In a revealing look at the loyalties, the lure of the big dollar and the life-changing experiences of top fl...

He features in the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame, the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, and the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.He is Sir Wilson Whineray, one of New Zealand's favourite sons, a legendary achiever in both rugby and business. this is the man who had all of Cardiff Arms Park standing, singing 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow' at the conclusion of the epic All Black tour of 1963-1964. He was a gifted, natural leader who, following his celebrated rugby career, bec...

Words. Thoughts. Arguments. Expository essays. Personal confessions. These are the honest, unscripted, and politically incorrect opinions of educator and activist, Bob Howitt, on the issues of our time ... Drugs … money … football … the belief that America is God's gift to the universe … alcohol … sex … smart phones … futbol … Justin Bieber … cappuccino … astrology … yard sales … rap music … beauty … religion … the lottery … television … coffee … global warming … eating large quantities of...

The Phone Call brings together, in rather quick fashion as newly-weds, an African American male and a Latina in a feel good love story set against a backdrop of a struggling family fun farm featuring llamas and monkeys. The Latina's aspiring and outspoken college-age daughter from a previous marriage brings a sharpness to both conversations and family activities. Spoiler alert: the end is rather quirky.

Are you Latino? Thinking about college? Don't know quite where to begin?Start here. The Latino College Assistance Guide will help you prepare for the college application process, examine your financial alternatives, identify the schools right for you, succeed at higher education, and move ahead on your career path.For over 20 years author Bob Howitt, Executive Director of the WKBJ Foundation, has worked one-on-one with hundreds of Latino students—many who were new to the coun...

My belief is that fundamental long-term changes in society are opening up an unprecedented opportunity for Latino students, particularly given the probability of either comprehensive immigration reform or DREAM Act-centered legislation.Simply put, the BILINGUAL, BICULTURAL LATINO STUDENT has the country coming his or her way—if fully-prepared: academically, culturally, and with documentation. This material is dedicated to assisting that student and all those involved in his/her lif...

From a front row seat, I saw every regular season loss unfold. The mixed pre-season record proved to have no positive bearing; in fact, it might have fed a positivity which was delusional. The unique writing style for the games of both this year and the preceding season reflects the fact that the initial audience was a single individual on the team and there was no desire to otherwise publicize the writer's written thoughts. That person has given permission to publish this book. In all lik...

As seemingly with all writers, regardless of the differing subjects covered in their manuscripts, this book is another attempt by the author to find out more about himself, his family, his country.

The publication of Continued Comments represents a conscious decision by the author to convert written "stuff" into archived material (sort of) instead of having it be recycled, i.e., thrown away, on his demise.

Richie McCaw, Rugby World Cup winning captain and the New Zealand All Black's most capped player of all time, is unquestionably the greatest player of his generation. He is arguably the most talented player of all time.In his bestselling autobiography, McCaw talks with brutal honesty about the roots of his family life that defined his character and how it gave him the strength to emerge from the lowest moment in his career to lift the Webb Ellis Cup, and become the most successful ...

The hero of 2011 was Martin Snedden. Not even a terrible earthquake prevented him from staging a magnificent World Cup. The hospitality and warmth of the New Zealand welcome at the World Cup is a memory I will always cherish.' - Paul Ackford, Sunday Telegraph, London. The story of New Zealand's greatest sporting event - and, ultimately - one of its greatest triumphs. Fascinating insights into some of the political machinations, this is not a sports book per say, although A STADIUM OF FOUR ...