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In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboarder of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.
On February 16th, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the first gold medal in women's snowboardcross, a sport making its...
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Lower your scores, increase enjoyment. Are you struggling to take your golf game to the next level? Learn the philosophy that has helped thousands of players worldwide lower their scores and improve their relationship with golf. Swing tips come and go, but foundational golf skills last forever.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player, The Four Foundations of Golf will give you the blueprint to build a stronger, longer-lasting game....
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The incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream — to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood's most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him "to do one thing in life that made a difference", he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness. To follow in Forrest's footsteps, he undertook a journey of over...
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In this thrilling, no-holds-barred memoir, WWE Champion Drew McIntyre tells the incredible roller-coaster story of his life, from a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland, to the bright lights of WWE.
From a young age, Drew McIntyre dreamed of becoming WWE Champion and following in the footsteps of his heroes Stone Cold Steve Austin and Undertaker. With his parents' support, he trained and paid his dues, proving himself to tiny crowds in the UK's Butlin...
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The must-listen book ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023.
England have been in four Rugby World Cup finals and only won one of them. In 2003, this team was the one that did it. And this is their story.
The image of Jonny Wilkinson's last-minute winning drop goal is etched deep into the nation's consciousness - everyone knows where they were during that iconic moment on the 22nd November 2003. Twenty years on, with their achievement still unmatched,...
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La première biographie officielle d'un joueur légendaire
Considéré comme le meilleur buteur de l'histoire de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Mike Bossy a marqué son sport. À ce jour, le champion de 4 coupes Stanley au début des années 1980 est toujours le seul joueur à avoir compté 50 buts lors de 9 saisons de suite dans la LNH. Perfectionniste, il a toujours placé la barre très haut durant sa carrière professionnelle de dix ans. Toutefois,...
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The author has spent his life studying the Japanese martial art of Aikido. When looking for teachers, he asks questions about the meaning of sacrifice, the physical and mental limits that can be exceeded.
This is a book about passion and the cost of following your dreams. With beautiful illustrations by Kim Soung (USA) - former Disney illustrator and an intriguing cover by Kuba Krawczyk (Poland), the book brings a new quality to the message of universal...
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Gray: I thought attending the concert would be a great way to relax. Wrong.
It didn't take me long to realize I'd made a mistake trying to regain my lost youth or something like that. I was headed right out the door when I saw her. The woman who will change my life forever. She bowled me over, and I got so caught up in making love to her, I forgot to get her name. When I wake up the next morning, ready to make her mine, I find my little tigress has...
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A Squash book can be an excellent way to encourage a passion for reading and the sport at the same time.This Squash book is an excellent tool to help people develop physical and technical skills. The book contains everything from the history of Squash, where it started, how it spread around the world and basic things like what you need to play (racquets, balls, courts) etc.The illustrations help to understand the basics of the game. The book also...
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The only ice I fear is the frozen wall protecting her battered heart...
Keelie Hayes has fast and hard rules about life and love, which have served her well. She's kept her heart safe from being broken again.
Until I, hockey star Cormac Bouchard, skated onto the scene with my charm and scorching sensual gaze only for her and changed the entire game. Keelie's no longer sure about her rules, but she's throwing up every frosty defense possible to keep...
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"James Prosek has eloquently demonstrated that angling is a kind of universal language. . . . he has taken us on an unforgettable journey." - Thomas McGuane, author of The Cadence of Grass and The Longest Silence: A Life in Fishing
The New York Times has called James Prosek "the Audubon of the fishing world," and in Fly-Fishing the 41st, he uses his talent for descriptive writing to illuminate an astonishing adventure. Beginning in his hometown...
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When James Prosek was just fifteen, a ranger named Joe Haines caught him fishing without a permit in a stream near Prosek's home in Connecticut. But instead of taking off with his fishing buddy, James put down his rod and surrendered. It was a move that would change his life forever. Expecting a small fine and a lecture, James instead received enough knowledge about fishing and the great outdoors to last a lifetime.
The story of an unlikely friendship,...
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One man's odyssey into the brutal hive of the National Football League
As an unsigned free agent who rose through the practice squad to the starting lineup of the Denver Broncos, Nate Jackson took the path of thousands of unknowns before him to carve out a professional football career twice as long as the average player. Through his story recounted here-from scouting combines to preseason cuts to byzantine film studies to glorious touchdown catches-even...
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two footballing titans, have not only graced the world's most iconic stadiums but have redefined the very essence of greatness. Their stories, intertwined yet distinct, have become the epicenter of a global footballing saga, captivating the imaginations of fans and enthusiasts alike.
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Can two people find their way back to each other?Straight-talking, driven, and committed to being the best sports agent and manager in the Pacific Northwest, Beatrix "Trixie" Cavendish works hard and doesn't allow herself to be distracted. She'd let that happen once before and not only did it threaten her fledgling career, it also broke her heart into a million pieces.The cause of that heartbreak? Chris Ford. While he is currently first line winger...
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Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favorite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune – the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame – ...
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Paul Cuadros nos brinda una conmovedora historia de vida en la que la esperanza y la superación trascienden el campo de juego Por más de diez años, la comunidad rural de Siler City, Carolina del Norte, ha estado en la primera línea de inmigración, tomando trabajadores de América Latina así como de enclaves latinos de todo los Estados Unidos. Cuando el periodista Paul Cuadros se mudó al. Sur para estudiar el impacto del crecimiento de la comunidad...
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En los últimos años, el fútbol ha alcanzado un nivel de popularidad nunca antes visto. En el mundo entero, los fanáticos se reúnen para ver las eliminatorias y se preparan para seguir el Mundial de Fútbol del 2006 con toda su pasión. Con la alegría, el humor y el amor por el fútbol que lo han llevado a la cima, Fernando Fiore nos cuenta todo lo que se necesita saber para llegar a la Gran Final. En ¡Vamos al Mundial! encontrará información...
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This scarce text comprises a comprehensive collection of short essays detailing a vast number of hunting experiences, complete with pictures and sketches taken or drawn by those involved. Included in this compendium are the essays entitled: Hunting in East Africa, To the Gulf of Cortez, A Canadian Moose Hunt, A Hunting Trip in India, Dog Sledging in the North, Wolf-Hunting in Russia, A Bear-Hunt in the Sierras, The Ascent of Chief Mountain, The Cougar,...