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Soft Tissue Damage tells the story of author ANNA WHITWHAM'S lifelong interest in boxing manifesting itself in the physical act of getting into the ring to fight. From her first tentative training sessions through bruising sparring and building up to a full-blooded fight, Whitwham charts the transformative impact the sport—and all its complicated implications—has on her during a profoundly difficult period dealing with the grief of losing her mother to cancer.

The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” he invested into all his players during his 29 year coaching career at UCLA. During Vallely’s daughter’s death from cancer and his own battle with cancer, Vallely would discover Coach Wooden’s true meaning of success.

Tucked away on the shores of Cape Cod Bay lies one of the greatest amateur athletic organizations in American sport’s history. Welcome to the 101-year-old tradition of the Cape Cod Baseball League. This great tradition was built on the values that have made our great nation so special. Within the confines of the Cape League there is a quaint and sleepy town that that doesn’t even have a red-light. Every summer, this special place produces some of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history.

Cheers to 50 years... On the Sporting Frontline is a celebration of five decades of iconic sporting moments featuring legends such as Nigel Mansell, Kevin Keegan, Matt Le Tissier, Jimmy White, Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor. Join Graham ‘Nico’ Nickless, a seasoned sports journalist, as he takes you on an extraordinary journey through 50 years of sporting history, packed with candid interviews, personal reflections and unforgettable moments. This book is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the world of sport.

The IPL has expanded, but Australia's Big Bash is contracting; the 2023 men's Ashes were concertinaed into a tiny window but The Hundred continues to dominate. Is there still hope for Test cricket in this tumultuous sporting landscape? Turbervill recalls the poignancy of the final Test of the English summer at The Oval in 2022, and describes how the match could be seen as a metaphor for the demise of the longer game.

Phil Tufnell played in five Ashes series and has commentated on another ten. With the next tear-up just around the corner, 'Tuffers' has sat down and personally chosen his 50 Ashes 'legends' from the modern era and from both sides of the divide. Tuffers' Ashes Heroes is crammed with cricketers he has played with or against, admired from afar, enjoyed a drink with or just knows well. Everyone from Ian Botham, Freddie Flintoff, Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad to Merv Hughes, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne and Steve Smith.

Tu immer genau das, wovor du am meisten Angst hast. Das ist das Lebensmotto von Ken Stornes, einem norwegischen Extremsportler, dem es gelungen ist, die Grenzen des Menschenmöglichen immer wieder neu zu definieren. Inspiriert von den unerschütterlichen Tugenden der Wikinger – Ehre, Mut und Ausdauer, Selbstständigkeit, Disziplin, Gastfreundschaft, Treue, Aufrichtigkeit und Fleiß – ist der Norweger zu einem der fittesten Menschen des Planeten geworden. Vom zweifachen Taekwondo-Landesmeister und Elitesoldaten zum Weltrekordhalter im sogenannten "Death Diving".

"Good Enough" is an intimate and compelling memoir penned by Aaron Victor, a chronicle of his personal journey towards self-acceptance. A testament to his resilience, the book meticulously depicts his transformation from being an 'unknown man' to his journey towards self-acceptance.

Running and flying the world for over 40 years was finally coming to an end. During that time, I had become the World's most experienced Boeing 747 Captain. I had combined my flying with running the equivalent of a marathon every week for four decades. My flying career was at an end. Running had been a passion that had taken me into places and situations that were both exciting and dangerous. I could no longer fly the 747 but at least I was still young enough to run as fast as I ever could.

Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style.

A true story of poor judgment and questionable parenting, but also of friendship and adventure. A cubicle-dwelling nine-to-fiver hatches a secret plan to buy an old Dutch sailboat, fix her up, and return to the Pacific via the Northwest Passage. His wife hopes for a family. Somehow, both dreams are set in motion–simultaneously. Undeterred, they pack a single suitcase, their six pound newborn, and board a flight to the Netherlands. The boat is a slowly-sinking national treasure, her engine a museum piece. If all goes according to plan, they’ll be ready to cross the Atlantic by autumn.

A riveting story of personal hardship, the cost of political dissent, and the quest for justice that recounts how NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom became a leading activist for human rights around the world.

A New York Times bestselling biographer and lifelong baseball devotee takes readers on an epic journey through the game that baseball has become— a heartfelt manifesto that's perfect for lovers of the sport. Jane Leavy has always loved baseball. Her grandmother lived one long, loud foul ball...

In Misdiagnosed for Miles, Tammie L. Robie shares her eye-opening journey as a competitive marathon runner battling an undiagnosed medical condition. For two decades, Tammie endured debilitating symptoms, including uncontrollable hypertension, chronic headaches, heart palpitations, and bouts of depression and anxiety, all while striving to maintain her passion for running. Despite seeing numerous healthcare professionals, her condition remained a mystery.

In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes listeners on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder. From rugby fields to the edge of the Grand Canyon, from building a cryptocurrency start-up to coaching a women’s rugby team to victory, Tyler’s manic adventures push every boundary. Along the way, he uncovers a major tech scandal, survives run-ins with the Boston Mafia, and even attempts the unthinkable—before landing in a mental hospital, where he finally begins to heal.

La biografía definitiva de uno de los mejores tenistas de todos los tiempos. El retrato riguroso del protagonista de un enigma deportivo Luces y sombras de una de las leyendas vivas del tenis Djokovic: el perfecto rival de Nadal y Federer. Para conocer al tenista que ha compartido el reinado de Nadal y Federer. ¿Qué es lo que mueve a Novak? Esta pregunta ha llevado a Mark Hodgkinson a conversar con sus amigos, entrenadores, asesores, rivales, e incluso con personas que compartieron con él el centro de detención en Melbourne.

Do you love great stories that motivate you to become a better version of yourself? Iconic stories that are now cherished classics e.g. Braveheart, The Shack, The Matrix, Seabiscuit, Rudy, American Underdog, etc., If those type of stories move you - then you will be inspired by listening to this memoir.

Karen Dobres never expected to fall for football—let alone help revolutionise it. In Pitch Invasion, Karen shares her hilarious and heartfelt journey from someone who 'always zoned out when bloody football was on the telly' to becoming a Director at Lewes FC—the first football club in the world to pay its women and men players equally.

Approximately 0. 05% of the population of the United States have run a marathon. African-Americans represent 6% of the running population in the U. S. Brownsville, Brooklyn has 58,000+ residents occupying 1. 1 square miles of space. Independently, these facts aren't very interesting but dropped into a blender they have the makings of a compelling story. “every runner, every day” tells the story of a man from a neighborhood with the slogan “Brownsville, never ran, never will” who discovered a love of running.

Futbol, experiències i reflexions d'una de les figures més destacades, irreverents i seguides del panorama comunicatiu català. La passada a l'espai uneix la passió pel futbol amb una extraordinària introspecció personal i cultural. A través de les seves pàgines, l'autor ens transporta a un viatge per les seves experiències i reflexions sobre alguns dels futbolistes més icònics, partits memorables i la seva trajectòria dins d'aquest món.