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The internationally bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods seeks a deeper personal connection to nature during this time of ecoanxiety and upheaval by exploring his own backyard Long beloved for his insightful, inspiring nature writing, Richard Louv returns with his most personal book yet...

Curtis Malone had the charisma, vision, and connections to become a giant in the world of grassroots basketball. He didn't just build teams—he built futures, transforming raw talent into college scholarships and NBA dreams. On the surface, he was a mentor, a role model, and a community leader. But beneath that polished exterior lay a man caught in a dangerous web of ambition, survival, and duplicity.

This book delves into the history, techniques, and biomechanics of Bo and Jo staff martial arts, offering a comprehensive guide for practitioners seeking to refine their skills and understand the deeper connection between movement and the human body.

Perfect for fans of The Storm We Made and The Queen's Gambit, The Pawn explores the intricate shadow layers between gameplay and warfare, strategy and sedition, pawn and puppet. In this incisive and timely rendering, Cerdà presents a devastatingly human portrait of "the many exceptional people whose lives were sacrificed on the altar of Cold War interests" (The New York Times).

This is a vastly expanded and revised edition of the 2007 classic, Off the Wall: Death in Yosemite, now updated after a decade, containing many gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in one the most famous national parks.

In Pelé: 10 Facts About the King of Football, Jasmine Dyggan brings to life the extraordinary story of a boy from the slums of Brazil who became a global icon, an agent of hope, and the first true superstar of the beautiful game. With clarity, insight, and deep admiration, this concise but powerful portrait explores ten pivotal facts that define Pelé’s unmatched career and lasting legacy.

The 50 Principles of Self-Protection offers you a comprehensive guide to enhancing your personal safety and preventing yourself becoming a victim of violence. Focusing on principles which you can apply immediately rather than lists of physical techniques which take time to learn, this book draws on tried and tested concepts, psychological insights and real-world experience. You can learn to empower yourself with the knowledge and mindset to be proactive, identify potential dangers, avoid, escape, de-escalate or in an emergency to use physical force legally.

Six-year-old Lovetta had no idea what was to come. The subtle hints lay in the whispers and silent tears of grownups, and the dark uneasiness in the air. Then, in the middle of the night, a stranger crept into her dark room. From that night on, the darkness enveloped her and started to smother the life and light out of her. Trapped in a god forsaken nightmare with nowhere to turn, she longed for freedom. Come along on this dark journey as Lovetta fights to find the light.

The ethos of East Texas is especially embodied in the story of Jeff Traylor, former head coach of the Gilmer Buckeyes, and his long-time coaching staff. A native son, Traylor and his band of brothers transformed the Buckeyes into champions, and in doing so help tell the story of the entire region's obsession with high school football, and undeniable influence on all levels of the sport. This is the story of the coach, the team, and the region.

Raised in chaos and violence, I carried my wounds into early motherhood, young, overwhelmed, and repeating the very patterns I swore I’d never pass on. I screamed. I hit. I walked away when they needed me most. And eventually, I gave up custody of the children I loved more than anything. This is not a redemption story with a neat bow. It’s a raw, unflinching memoir about what it takes to break generational cycles from the inside out. About failing -deeply- and still choosing to come back. About learning how to parent with intention after years of surviving on instinct.

‘The story of an unforgettable season’ Virgil van Dijk The definitive chronicle of Liverpool's footballing renaissance under Arne Slot, filled with exclusive interviews and unparalleled insight An engrossing and inspiring account of a new manager’s remarkable rise to prominence. Arne Slot...

In 2024, a gay youth leader was jailed for 22 years. One of his victims tells why it took him two decades to call the police. In 1996, at the age of fourteen, Richard Hall met a man who changed his life. Two and half decades later, he called the police. As a result, the man was jailed for twenty-two years. This is the story of what came before the police: how a teenage boy who had been hounded at school because he was gay walked into a world where he thought he would be safe, but he was too inexperienced to navigate. In his naïvety, he thought what happened next was normal.

This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. Extremely time-efficient, HIT sessions require roughly 40 minutes per week of training--as compared with the lengthy workout sessions many bodybuilders would expect to put in daily.

Brought to you from the Peter Capstick Library. Major W. Robert Foran once killed a lion while "garbed in dinner clothes and patent leather shoes" in the days when it was still possible to meet simba in the streets of Nairobi. He hunted the big five of the dangerous game, experienced many close shaves in the process. Buckley served in the Boer War, and in the British East Africa Police, a paramilitary group that blazed a rough trail through Kenya's early days. He survived injury and disease, and covered Theodore Roosevelt's famous safari for the Associated Press.

You wouldn’t take your dog on a hike without a leash and proper training—so why would you put them on a paddleboard without the right preparation? Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) with your dog is an incredible way to bond, explore nature, and create unforgettable memories. But without the proper training and safety measures, what seems like a peaceful adventure can quickly turn into a stressful or even dangerous situation.

Embark on an unforgettable odyssey through America’s heartland with The Great Plains Explorer. This audiobook is your passport to the Great Plains’ national parks, where vast prairies, dramatic bluffs, and hidden caves pulse with history, wildlife, and timeless beauty. Often overlooked, these landscapes offer a quieter, yet deeply moving, adventure. With evocative prose, author Everett Wilder transforms Badlands National Park’s surreal spires, Wind Cave’s glittering caverns, and Tallgrass Prairie’s rolling grasses into vivid stories that leap from the audio.

Radici Riscoperte: Un Viaggio Siciliano ti invita nella toccante storia vera di Stephanie, la cui infanzia è stata profondamente influenzata dal ricco arazzo della sua eredità italiana. Fin dai suoi primi ricordi, era circondata dai valori che sua nonna le aveva tramandato con amore—famiglia, tradizione e l'importanza di onorare le proprie radici. Ma questo libro è più di una semplice storia personale. È una celebrazione della cultura italiana, un tributo alle generazioni che ci hanno preceduto e un potente promemoria di quanto profondamente la nostra identità sia legata a ciò da cui proviamo.

Gordy Racette, renowned Canadian professional boxer, kickboxer, and martial arts champion, delves into the hard-won wisdom of his years of competing to be the best, while overcoming challenges that would leave most people out of the game for good. Born with grit and tenacity, Gordy grew up in a small town with only TV and movie heroes inspiring him to reach peak performance. Leaving home at fifteen, he developed a fierce independence, determined to become champion. However, after a severe accident, the doctors said what he wished to achieve was impossible.

The ultimate fitness guide by former high ranking fighter and one of the top MMA trainers in the country, Santino DeFranco—with a foreword from the two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo. To be “fight ready” is to exist in a state of optimal physical and mental preparedness that enables a...

From Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz comes the riveting story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, a fast-paced tale of the gritty and determined drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, to take home the gold...