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In The Last Light with the Boys, Prescott "Puck" Smith delivers a powerful Vietnam War memoir that offers a firsthand account of one soldier’s journey through one of history’s most complex and controversial conflicts. From his early days as a Sacramento schoolteacher to becoming an infantry officer, Smith brings listeners into the heart of his military memoir, where war experiences quickly become a life-altering reality.

Each June, Tory Bilski meets up with fellow women travelers in Reykjavik where they head to northern Iceland, near the Greenland Sea. They escape their ordinary lives to live an extraordinary one at a horse farm perched at the edge of the world. If only for a short while. When they first came to Thingeyrar, these women were strangers to one another. The only thing they had in common was their passion for Icelandic horses. However, over the years, their relationships with each other deepens, growing older together and keeping each other young.

In Tune with Nature reveals the hidden ways plants sustain, heal, and inspire us. Blending cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, this book shows how the human–plant connection can reduce stress, sharpen focus, boost creativity, and even expand consciousness.

The Light Above the Trees is the raw, powerful, and deeply inspiring story of La-Nicea Ward—a woman, a mother, a veteran, and a survivor. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, La-Nicea survived childhood abuse, teenage motherhood, domestic violence, and military trauma. Yet, through the darkest moments, she found the strength to rise—again and again. From basic training to building a 4,000 sq. ft. home for her family, she defied the odds and rewrote her legacy.

With in-depth writing from The Athletic, Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game traces this incredible rise, from Clark's early days as a standout in Des Moines to her dominance with the Iowa Hawkeyes that made her a household name, and the start of her professional career with the WNBA's Indiana Fever. Chapters will also spotlight her dynamic playing style and her impact on the world of women's sports.

In a gripping and deeply personal memoir series, The Girl Who Ran shares the extraordinary journey from a childhood marred by extreme abuse and oppression in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to the hard-earned freedom and self-sufficiency she achieved as an adult in America. Born into a world of gender-based violence, child exploitation, and constant threats to her life, her survival became an act of defiance against the oppressive forces that sought to silence her.

Willie McCovey, known as “Stretch,” played Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1980, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants for nineteen seasons. A fearsome left-handed power hitter, McCovey ranked second only to Babe Ruth in career home runs among left-handed batters and tied for eighth overall with Ted Williams at the time of his retirement. He was a six-time All-Star, three-time National League home run champion, and 1969 league MVP, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986 in his first year of eligibility.

Um der erblindenden Pauli die Welt zu zeigen, nimmt sich die fünfköpfige Familie von Josefine Gauck (Enkelin von Joachim Gauck) ein Sabbatical und geht auf eine einjährige Reise um die Welt. In Kanada, USA, Neuseeland, Australien und Bali tauchen sie so in das Leben anderer Menschen ein. Pauli und ihre Brüder erleben die Freiheit in den Baumwipfeln eines kanadischen Kletterwalds und entdecken, wie weich Ziegeneuter sich beim Melken anfühlen.

Dai suoi primi giorni di gare attraverso la campagna italiana, attraverso il periodo difficile dell'incidente ciclistico e il successivo riscatto, fino alla sua trasformazione di carriera nel management generale e nella leadership aziendale, la storia di Roberto risuona con temi universali di perseveranza e crescita. Nel suo cuore, questo memoir celebra la famiglia, l'integrità e il coraggio di reinventarsi.

Lucy Lapwing grew up 'playing out'. A woodlouse-collecting, snail-racing, tree-climbing, muddy-footed child, she spent more time playing outside than in. But whilst Lucy was always intrigued by the natural world, it wasn't until later in life when her true love of nature began; the thrum, beauty and weirdness of the world around her filling her with an almost indescribable joy.

As Lewis Hamilton reaches the twilight of his extraordinary career that has seen him cement himself as one of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen, a new generation of young, exciting and fast British drivers have quickly taken the top seats of F1 and look set to dominate the sport for years to come - in particular, Lando Norris and George Russell.

Fights Worth Fighting by Dolph Lundgren is a powerful and unflinchingly honest memoir from one of the most enduring icons of action cinema.

Racing Against Time is the inspiring true story of Jeff Weiss's incredible transformation in midlife. At 48 years old, out of shape and searching for new purpose, Weiss took on his first 10K—an event that would spark a profound personal evolution. What began as a simple challenge soon turned into an extraordinary journey of endurance, perseverance, and self-discovery. Within a decade, he pushed beyond perceived limits, becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner, proving that age is no barrier to strength and ambition.

In "Africa to Arizona–Memories of a South African Scatterling" Tihêhô takes listeners on a captivating journey through his life, spanning continents and cultures. Born and raised on the picturesque farm of Wintershoek in South Africa, his childhood is filled with adventures, close encounters with wildlife, and the unique experiences of rural life. Tihêhô's early years are rich with memories that shaped his identity. His years in the military also left scars on him–both psychological as well as physical.

Une brève histoire du Celtic Football Club retrace avec intensité et précision le parcours légendaire du club de Glasgow, depuis sa fondation caritative en 1887 par le frère Walfrid jusqu’à son rayonnement mondial actuel. À travers dix chapitres, Derek Monaghan explore les grandes étapes de l’histoire du Celtic : ses premiers titres, sa résilience pendant les guerres, l’ère dorée de Jock Stein et des Lisbon Lions, les rivalités culturelles avec les Rangers, et les défis du football moderne.

Drawing on years of experience and knowledge, vegan activist and educator Ed Winters provides a comprehensive and accessible guide that navigates the transition to veganism. From understanding the ethical and environmental positives of changing our diets to overcoming the common challenges of being vegan, this book provides practical tips and empowering insights to make the change with ease and confidence.

Step into the quiet mystery of the night with Henry David Thoreau’s Night and Moonlight, a luminous essay that transforms a simple moonlit walk into a meditation on nature, philosophy, and the rhythms of the cosmos.

Step into the life and times of George Forster, the young naturalist and revolutionary who journeyed to the far reaches of the known world and whose radical ideas about humanity and freedom made waves in eighteenth-century Europe—from the bestselling author of The Invention of Nature and Magnificent Rebels.

Ride the Waves is the ultimate beginner’s guide to jet skiing, designed to help you master the basics of riding, stay safe on the water, and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time rider or looking to sharpen your confidence, this book gives you everything you need to enjoy every ride.

What does it mean to love someone, and to love the world, when what we love is vanishing? In Birds of America, award-winning poet Chera Hammons reckons with the intersection of personal violence and the violence humans have wrought upon our planet and explores the beauty that remains among the ruins.