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  Not Everything Counts but...

  Ivan Cleary, Andrew Webster

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  How connection and courage teach us to win - an NRL leadership story, from the history-making coach who pulled off the impossible to inspire, mentor and lead a grassroots club to the pinnacle of performance and become the undisputed champions of the league 
    
  It's described as the greatest achievement the modern game has seen, and Ivan Cleary is the man behind it - the astonishing, historic benchmark of multiple back-to-back premiership wins by the Penrith Panthers in 2021, 2022 and 2023. 
  In his own words, Cleary tells all about what he's learned and how he leads, informed by his decades as a player and coach - a playmaker, team builder, mentor and leader who understands that not everything counts, but everything matters. Drawing on his years of experience - professional and personal - Cleary shares insights into his success, including the value of persistence, the power of culture, community and connection, facing your fears and tackling them head-on, the architecture of achievement - and the importance of risking it all.  
  He also delves deep into his work with one of the most diverse teams in the league, the challenges he faces as leader, and how to inspire a team of individuals to hall-of-fame team greatness, including working with his son, Nathan, the Panthers co-captain, regarded as the best player in the league, as well as the young, talented players who have come up through the local club and the superstar players who represent the exciting and changing face of the game.  
  With a foreword by former All Blacks coach John Hart, an afterword from Nathan Cleary, and insights from Isaah Yeo, Api Koroisau and former Panthers Head of Performance Hayden Knowles, this powerful book reveals how to create a champion team.

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  Great Scottish Bike Rides - 25...

  Dave Barter

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  Great Scottish Bike Rides is a guide for cyclists who seek out the hard, the remote and the rewarding.
  Dave Barter – author of bestselling guidebook Great British Bike Rides – presents 25 of Scotland's most compelling road cycling routes, linking legendary climbs, long, empty glens and stretches of deserted moorland. These rides demand effort and judgement, where distance, weather and elevation all have a part to play.
  Tackle the terrifying Wall of Talla and traverse reservoirs in the Scottish Borders, loop round the remote glens of Lochay and Lyon in the shadow of Ben Lawers in the Highlands, and enjoy views of the Cuillin Ridge from Skye's relentlessly steep and challenging roads. You're safe in the knowledge that Dave has carefully designed each route, so each offers unforgettable climbs, quiet roads and stunning scenery.
  Each ride is accompanied by detailed route information, bespoke mapping, an elevation profile and downloadable GPX files – everything you need to ride with confidence.
  Answer the call of the Highlands and discover the best road cycling in Scotland.

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  Beyond the Concept of Sport

  W Robert Griffiths

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  Beyond the Concept of Sport challenges tired assumptions about athletics to unveil sports' underestimated yet far-reaching social impact and philosophical significance. While governments downplay its influence, author Robert Griffiths recognizes that sports – especially cricket – deeply channels the human spirit for participants and fans alike. He eschews cliches to deliver fresh insight into sports' resonance. This is no dry academic tome, but rather a lively examination blending scholarship with accessibility. Griffiths brings iconoclastic yet sage opinions to unpacking how athletic pursuits shape culture and consciousness. He illuminates the under-appreciated role sports play in forging identity, purpose, inspiration, escapism and more for millions globally. Grappling with issues often overlooked when discussing athletics, Griffiths' unconventional analysis explores fandom, nationalism, arts, business, and the very meaning woven through sports' rituals. Written with passionate intellect, wry wit, and a distaste for the dull, Beyond the Concept of Sport cries out to be read by both die-hard fans and curious sceptics. After all, few human realms spark such fervour and unity across the world's divides like that of sports. This book captures that emotional impact while elevating sports as a subject worthy of serious yet spirited consideration.

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  Winged Wonders - Exploring the...

  Well-Being Publishing

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Embark on a Journey into the World of Feathered Treasures 
   
  Discover the mesmerizing world of birdwatching with Winged Wonders: Exploring the Art of Birdwatching, a guide that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, awakening a deep appreciation for nature's avian marvels. 
   
  Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned observer, this book offers a captivating journey into birdwatching's vibrant tapestry. Immerse yourself in a hobby that delights the senses and rejuvenates the spirit. The charm of birdwatching lies in its simplicity and the profound connection it fosters with the natural world, as beautifully outlined in Chapter 1, where you will explore why watching birds can unlock an unparalleled sense of joy and tranquility. 
   
  Delve into the essentials with easy-to-follow guidance on picking the right gear, understanding bird behavior, and mastering patience and stillness—all crucial elements of this ancient pursuit. As you hone your identification skills and learn to recognize birds by sight and sound, a universe of colors, shapes, and melodies unfolds before your eyes, as detailed in Chapter 3. 
   
  Venture beyond borders in search of prime birdwatching locales, from local hotspots to international destinations, and experience the awe of witnessing the seasonal migrations that defy imagination. Each page inspires a newfound desire to protect and cherish these winged wonders. From urban birding adventures to ethical photography tips, this book empowers you to take action in supporting bird conservation efforts and creating bird-friendly environments, as explored in Chapters 6 and 10. 
   
  Invite the beauty of birdwatching into your life, for it's not just a hobby; it's an adventure waiting to be embraced by individuals of all ages.

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  The Monarch Butterfly Migration...

  Monika Maeckle

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  Each fall, millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico. The monarch migration is a demonstration of nature's ingenuity, but the delicate creatures face many perils, and the number of migrating monarchs is declining sharply. This book weaves natural history, science, and personal experience to explore the rise and fall of one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. 
   
   
   
  While monarch butterflies have been migrating for centuries, they seized public attention in 1976 when a National Geographic magazine cover story featured the "discovery" of their roosting sites in Mexico. The revelations put a spotlight on the insects and inspired the creation of butterfly sanctuaries in Mexico as well as efforts to protect them. Almost forty years later, many believe that monarch butterflies are in danger of extinction. Journalist and butterfly advocate Monika Maeckle delves into the rich history and current plight of the monarch butterfly. Maeckle offers unique insights on the butterflies as well as a nuanced portrait of the community of scientists, enthusiasts, and "flutterati" who have emerged to support the monarchs. 
   
   
   
  The Monarch Butterfly Migration focuses a wider lens on the effects of climate change and the tensions between advocacy and scientific accuracy. This book reminds us to notice the natural wonders in our own backyards.

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  Mirror horse

  Tamara Williamson

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  English/Canadian indie musician Tamara Williamson offers an unbridled account of a life in the world of horses. 
  From her first clever little bay pony, Stroller, to brilliant ribbon-winning Fletcher, Tamara Williamson recalls the many significant horses in her life, grappling with what it means to be horse-obsessed and what drives this desire to connect with horses. As Williamson discovers, during the tumultuous years of relationships with people and horses, these complicated equine creatures reflect back to us our best and worst selves. 
  Woven throughout the stories of individual horses in Williamson’s life is her own story of a creative, chaotic, challenging and adventurous life. Raised by an eccentric family, with a distant mother who disappeared into alcoholism and a charismatic father who left one sunny morning with a younger woman, Williamson struggles with dyslexia and a sense of increasing detachment. Horses, and the exacting sport of dressage, provide her with opportunities to connect, sometimes imperfectly. Her drive for accomplishment in equestrian sports, whether as a trainer or a rider, is regularly at odds with the fear that lingers from a traumatic childhood riding accident. 
  While reckoning with the financial and psychological expense of training and competition, and with the multitude of industries that benefit from horses, Williamson never loses sight of the enormous burden of responsibility she feels toward horses and the respect she has for their individual characters, memories and instincts. On the surface, The Mirror Horse is a book about horses—but beyond the bridles and braided manes, Williamson crafts a complex story about courage, family, and the unexpected places where we find a reflection of our souls: As a rider you can confuse yourself with being the teacher, but horses are constantly showing us something important. They are holding up a mirror.

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