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  Hero Redefined - Profiles of...

  Doug Levy

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  What does it mean to be a hero—in sports and in life? 
  Heroes aren’t just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes—and a couple of special Olympic venues—that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold. In riveting personal profiles exploring herculean feats of strength, perseverance, and sportsmanship, award-winning sports journalist Doug Levy offers a new vision of heroism. There is more than one path to greatness, and the extraordinary acts of resilience and personal sacrifice by these athletes have left an indelible mark on the spirit of the Olympic games in quiet but fundamental ways through the ages. 
  Each chapter reveals a different face of heroism—immense resilience, strength of character, unparalleled sportsmanship, an incredible zeal to compete, and a seemingly superhuman will to finish. Throughout, Levy celebrates the heroic human spirit and its relentless drive to carry the torch forward—both inside and outside of the Olympic Games.

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  Mastering Sport Administration

  Taurai Makadho

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In the dynamic and multifaceted world of sports, effective administration is crucial for success. "Mastering Sport Administration" is a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping sports administrators, managers, coaches, and stakeholders with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies to navigate the complexities of sports management. 
  Purpose of the Book 
  This book provides insights into key aspects of sport administration, including: 
  - Leadership and Management: Strategies for leading teams and managing sports organizations. 
  - Operations and Logistics: Effective planning and execution of sports events and programs. 
  - Marketing and Finance: Approaches to marketing sports and managing financial aspects of sports organizations. 
  Target Audience 
  - Sports Administrators and Managers: Professionals in sports management roles. 
  - Coaches and Support Staff: Individuals involved in team management and operations. 
  - Students of Sports Management: Those studying or interested in sports administration. 
  Goals of the Book 
  - Enhance Skills: Help readers develop skills for effective sport administration. 
  - Provide Practical Insights: Offer practical strategies and case studies from the field of sports management. 
  A

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  Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey's...

  S.A. Sterling

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  DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF DAME SARAH STOREY 
  Experience the incredible life of Dame Sarah Storey, a Paralympic champion who has pushed the boundaries of what's possible. In this debut by S.A. Sterling, learn how Dame Sarah Storey turned challenges into opportunities, inspiring not just sports fans but anyone looking to overcome adversity. 
  Join Dame Sarah on her remarkable path, a journey that will resonate with those seeking inspiration as well as advocates for people with disabilities. Her tenacity and pursuit of excellence will inspire you to face life’s hurdles with renewed bravery. 
  In “Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph,” Sterling presents the pivotal moments and lessons of Dame Sarah’s life, connecting with readers on a personal level. The story doesn’t just end when you close the book – it stays with you, encouraging you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and triumph. 
  Are you prepared to be inspired and changed for the better? This isn’t just a biography; it’s an invitation to find your own extraordinary path. 
  “S.A. Sterling's portrayal of Dame Sarah Storey is not only a terrific read, but also necessary. When it comes to women in sport, we need more books on shelves. Inspiring, trailblazing women like Dame Storey need to be known and appreciated. Sterling's Ride On brings a fantastic story to life and also helps achieve parity on the male-dominated sports shelf. Bravo to both Storey and Sterling.” 
  -Kathryn Bertine, activist and author, Stand: A memoir on activism, a manual for progress. 

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  Other Ways to Win - A...

  Lee Craigie

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  'I rode back down the hill to the athlete's village. Some of Team Scotland had been watching on the big screen and I arrived to hugs of congratulations. I went inside for a shower and ceremoniously dropped my heart rate monitor into the bin. It was the first day of the rest of my life.'
  A little before 1.30 p.m. on Sunday 21 July 2013, Lee Craigie crossed the finish line at Cathkin Braes in the southern outskirts of Glasgow several minutes ahead of her nearest competitor to become the British cross-country mountain bike champion. Lee's win was the culmination of seven years of training and sacrifice, but it marked the beginning of the end of her competitive career; less than a year later, at the same venue, this time representing her native Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, she crossed the line and quit professional bike racing for good.
  Lee Craigie is one of Scotland's great bike racers, yet she has accomplished much more since retiring. In Other Ways to Win she tells her story of growing up near Glasgow and discovering the freedom of cycling – skipping French lessons and heading off into the Campsie Fells to see just how far she could ride. These teenage adventures established cycling as the thread which would run through her life – not only through her racing life and into a new life of two-wheeled adventure, but also through the positive impact she would have on the lives of others, particularly encouraging other women through her work with the Adventure Syndicate. Written with breathtaking honesty, she recounts epic adventures along the Tour Divide, Silk Road and the Highland Trail 550, and examines themes of friendship, loss, identity and the power of the outdoors – and, of course, cycling.
  Lee Craigie's story is a welcome reminder that there is more than one way to win at cycling – and life.

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  A Rare Recording of Baseball...

  Lou Gehrig

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  Henry Louis Gehrig (June 19, 1903 to June 2, 1941), born in New York City, was an American baseball player who played 17 seasons for the New York Yankees (1923–1939). Gehrig was renowned for his prowess as a hitter and for his durability, which earned him the nickname the "Iron Horse," and he is regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Gehrig was an All-Star seven consecutive times, a Triple Crown winner once, an American League Most Valuable Player twice and a member of six World Series championship teams. He had a career .340 batting average, hit 493 home runs, and had 1,995 RBIs. He is also one of 19 players to hit four home runs in a single game. In 1939, Gehrig was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and was the first MLB player to have his uniform number retired by a team, when his number 4 was retired by the Yankees. The following recording is a radio interview from August 1939 after Gehrig had retired from baseball due to his illness, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable neuromuscular illness which, since then, is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."

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  Hoop Innovators: - The...

  Dr. Elliott Haimoff

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  Narrated by the long-time L.A. Lakers announcer, John Ireland, this audiobook profiles the 60-year friendship between two basketball icons – Bill Sharman and Dennis Murphy, who collectively changed the game of pro basketball as we now know it.  From the 3-point shot, to morning shoot-arounds, to allowing teen-aged players to enter the NBA, to the creation of sports teams such as the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets among others, these two historical and iconic figures changed the game of basketball and helped to make it into the multi-billion dollar business it is today.  There was a UNIQUE and UNPRECENTED number of basketball icons interviewed for this project that are ALSO included here, along with having NUMEROUS HALL OF FAMERS that are presented into this audiobook to hear the story of Dennis & Bill by those who knew them and benefitted from their actions  – some of which are:  DENNIS MURPHY, BILL SHARMAN; KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR; BILL WALTON; BOB COUSY;  BILL RUSSELL; DR. JERRY BUSS; PHIL JACKSON; EARL LLOYD;  OSCAR ROBERTSON;  ELGIN BAYLOR;  JERRY WEST,  GAIL GOODRICH;  PAT RILEY;  LARRY BROWN; ARTIS GILMORE; RICK BARRY; SPENCER HAYWOOD; PAUL WESTPHAL; and BILL BERTKA.

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