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  Voices of Olympic Track Greats

  Rick Sheridan, Multiple Authors

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  Hear the voices of Olympic Track Greats, including Jesse Owens, winner of 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin; Josy Barthel, a Luxembourgish runner who won the men's 1500 meters at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics; and Roger Bannister, an English athlete best known for breaking the 4-minute mile. 
  Public Domain (P)2014 Rick Sheridan

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  Seeing Home - The Ed Lucas Story

  Ed Lucas, Christopher Lucas

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  Soon to be a major motion picture, Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is the incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams.In 1951, when he was only twelve years old, Ed Lucas was hit between the eyes by a baseball during a sandlot game in Jersey City. He lost his sight forever. To cheer him up, his mother wrote letters to baseball superstars of the day, explaining her son’s condition. Soon Ed was invited into their clubhouses and dugouts, as the players and coaches personally made him feel at home. Despite the warm reception he got from his heroes, Ed was told repeatedly by others that he would never be able to accomplish anything worthwhile because of his limitations. But Hall-of-Famer Phil Rizzuto became Ed’s mentor and encouraged him to pursue his passion—broadcasting. Ed then overcame hundreds of barriers, big and small, to become a pioneer—the first blind person covering baseball on a regular basis, a career he has successfully continued for six decades. Ed may have lost his sight, but he never lost his faith, which got him through many pitfalls and dark days. When Ed’s two sons were very young, his wife walked out and left him to raise them all by himself, which he did. Six years later, Ed’s ex-wife returned and sued him for full custody, saying that a blind man shouldn’t have her kids. The judge agreed, tearing Ed's sons away from their father's loving home. Ed fought the heartbreaking decision with appeals all the way up to the highest level of the court system. Eventually, he prevailed, marking the very first time in US history that a disabled person was awarded custody over a non-disabled spouse. Even in his later years, Ed is still enjoying a remarkably blessed life. In 2006, he married his second wife, Allison, at home plate in old Yankee Stadium, the only time that such a thing ever happened on that iconic spot. Yankee owner George Steinbrenner himself catered the whole affair, which was shown live on national television.Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is truly a magical read and a universally uplifting and inspirational tale for everyone, whether or not you happen to be a sports fan. Over his long and amazing life, Ed has collected hundreds of anecdotes from his personal relationships and encounters with everyone, from kings and presidents to movie stars and sports Hall-of-Famers, many of which he shares in this memoir, using his trademark humorous and engaging style, cowritten with his youngest son, Christopher.

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  The Dangerous Book for Boys

  Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden

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  Recapture Sunday afternoons and long summer days. This is a wonderful collection of all things that make being young, or young at heart, fun. These selections from the bestselling phenomenon Dangerous Book for Boys were chosen for easy, enjoyable listening independent of the book. 
  Topics include: 
  ·        Questions about the World 
  ·        How to Play Stickball 
  ·        The Rules of Soccer 
  ·        Fishing 
  ·        Famous Battles 
  ·        Extraordinary Stories 
  ·        First Aid 
  ·        The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 
  ·        Seven Modern Wonders of the World 
  The perfect book for every boy from eight to 80.

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  The Red On Revolution -...

  Mike Chadwick

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  An Original Audiobook Production by W. F. Howes, written and presented by Coach Mike Chadwick, a secret coach to the elite, explaining his revolutionary approach to success.  -	Do you have a challenge ahead that needs physical or mental strength? -	Are you struggling to sustain the commitment required to achieve your goals?-	Do you know what it takes for you, personally, to succeed at the highest levels?Coach Mike Chadwick is ready to help. Former Paratrooper Coach Mike tore up the British Army's century-old approach to physical development sending success rates soaring. He has since become a trainer of champions, a leader of leaders, the coach with the ear of the elite. Much of his work has been from the shadows: in essence as the Secret Coach. Until now.In The Red On Revolution, Coach Mike exposes countless fitness-industry myths and coaches you, personally, to succeed. Coach Mike cares greatly about your pathway to success and will teach you how to assess your current fitness levels, develop an individualised training plan and, despite your barriers, succeed in your goals. You will learn about the physical, psychosocial, and psychological principles of progress, recalibrating your attitude towards fitness, readiness, and mental strength. Join Mike and a powerful line-up of guests including Ant Middleton (SBS, explorer, entrepreneur), Simon Jeffries (mental resilience coach, Special Forces); Anthony ‘Staz' Stazicker (SBS, entrepreneur, explorer); the Stoltman Brothers (World's Strongest Man); Charlotte Spence (Crossfit Champion and Army's Strongest Woman), Scott Meenagh (Paralympian and former paratrooper), and Tom Aspinall (UFC heavyweight). Progress and success is different for every single person. By revealing the secrets of the strongest, Coach Mike will show you how you can reach your fitness goal and be ready for anything.Only one question remains: are you in?About Coach Mike ChadwickFormer paratrooper Coach Mike Chadwick revolutionised the British Armed Forces' century-old approach to physical development delivering unprecedented pass rates for the Parachute Regiment's Pegasus-Company selection course. He has been awarded multiple times in his career including the Bredin Trophy (soldier who most enhances British Army in physical development) and a GOC commendation announced alongside the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Since his success in the military Coach Mike turned his singular attention to coaching the UK Special Forces, global Tactical Athlete community and elite sporting world–each with equally startling success. The Red On Revolution is his first book, sharing his principles for physical growth and announcing him as a figure at the forefront of the fitness and military market.An accompanying PDF is available with this audiobook. To download the PDF please visit www.wfhowes.co.uk/coachmikePlease note: If you have a medical condition, illness, a history of injuries or are pregnant, you should always consult a medical professional before embarking on any new fitness plan.

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  A Rare Recording of Knute Rockne

  Knute Rockne

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  Knute Rockne (March 4, 1888 – March 31, 1931) was an American football player and coach, both at the University of Notre Dame. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in college football history. Rockne popularized the forward pass and made Notre Dame a major factor in collegiate football. 
  This recording is a famous pre-game locker room pep talk he gave to his players. 
  ©2014 Rick Sheridan (P)2014 Rick Sheridan

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  High and Low - Hiking Away From...

  Keith Foskett

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  When dealing with emotional baggage, it's best to pack light. 
  An amusing and life-affirming travel memoir, concluding with tips for managing depressive episodes. 
  Keith Foskett refused to let his dark mood define his limitations. Unknowingly suffering with depression, he took to hiking the wilds of Scotland to face his inner demons. From the craggy Highlands of the Cape Wrath Trail and West Highland Way, to the canals criss-crossing the low country, 600 miles of unforgiving hiking terrain called his name. 
  Keith repositioned his compass to what really matters in life. As laughter became his travelling companion, he discovered that when dealing with emotional baggage, it's best to pack light. Pushing his mind and body past breaking point, his journey could set a brave new course for coping with depression. 
  Battling ferocious weather, the ubiquitous Scottish midge, strange-sounding local delicacies and substandard TV sets, this is one man's battle to conquer the wilds of Scotland, and his own psychological demons. 
  Editorial reviews: 
  'Despite the challenges of the terrain and the weather, the author's affinity with the Highlands is obvious and his descriptions of the landscape are captivating. We are introduced to beautiful glens, rivers and lochs that many of us will never have heard of. We are reminded by an experienced international long-distance hiker to not forget the quality of what we have at home in the UK. 
  It's hard not to admire Keith Foskett for what he achieves in this book. But he does not take himself too seriously either, and handles the weight of the subject matter with humility and laughter. 
  This is a bold and important book which I genuinely hope will appeal to a wide audience.' 
  - James Roddie (The Great Outdoors Magazine)

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