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  100 20th-Century Sports and...

  Society Twentieth Century

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  A showcase of Britain's most architecturally significant sports and leisure buildings from the twentieth century and beyond.
  100 20th Century Sports and Leisure Buildings gives a fascinating insight into the spaces where we play: from swimming pools and skate parks to ice rinks and cricket pavilions. These structures are not only an intensely evocative part of our shared social heritage but some of the most architecturally innovative constructions of the past century – as seen here in buildings by architects including Edwin Lutyens, Walter Tapper, John Burnet and Zaha Hadid.
  The twentieth century saw a rapid expansion in the public provision for sports and leisure as workers won the right to paid holiday, prompting a boom in the construction of municipal lidos, pools and sports grounds. Later in the century leisure centres brought together facilities for a whole range of sports with an emphasis on family fun, combining environmentally controlled environments with soaring engineering and playful pop imagery. Space-age geodesic domes, diamond-glazed pyramids, castellated forts, brutalist elephants and Moorish postmodern palaces are just a few of the highlights of this idiosyncratic genre showcased here.
  Expert essays on particular building types, including Alan Powers on lidos and Simon Inglis on sports stadiums, give further context to these spaces. Also included is an introduction with a strong campaigning element – with the decimation of local authority budgets forcing the closure of many centres and pools, this is a timely exploration that provides a crucial record of this key part of our cultural heritage.

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  Walk With You

  Spencer McKay

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  Fit or fresh off the couch, spiritual or searching, outgoing or shy, retired or young and crazy, grieving or joyful, confident or just willing to try - one thing is for damn sure: the Appalachian Trail does not care what shape you are in, but will undoubtedly shape who you will become. 
  Thousands of people attempt to hike the rugged footpath, America’s oldest long-distance trail, each year. Few succeed yet all are changed. After the loss of a dear friend, three young men set out to hike the Appalachian Trail in his honor in 2007. It was a dream - a mission, really- that they all hoped to share. This is their story.

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  976-1313 - How Sports Phone...

  Scott Orgera, Howie Karpin

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  Sports Phone set out to change the way scores and breaking news were consumed, and in turn ended up setting the tone for the up-to-the-second updates we take for granted today. Found among those who called the service home are some of the most well-known broadcasters, reporters, public address announcers, and other prominent media figures — as well as several who’ve been successful in Hollywood and the music industry. A veritable breeding ground for these now-polished professionals, the dial-up platform that once handled 50 million calls in a year churned out talent at a level likely not seen before or since. 
  Brought to you by media veterans Scott Orgera and Sports Phone alum Howie Karpin, 976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground features never-before-told tales of triumph and tragedy, a mix of hilarity, inspiration, and regret from the broadcasting hopefuls and sports junkies that comprised the brains and voices behind the pioneering operation. If you were assembling an All-Star team of media personnel, you’d only have to look as far as Sports Phone’s ranks. 
  As colorful as that cast of characters was, those who dialed 976-1313 regularly had their own yarns to spin. They form a tapestry of hardcore fans, award-winning actors, well-known comedians, impulsive gamblers, Broadway singers, and infamous mobsters, each with captivating stories told within these pages. 
  With 75 years of collective experience between them, Karpin and Orgera interviewed more than a hundred people en route to creating what is a must-read. 
  Much of what we see and hear today was started by Sports Phone, and this tome covers untapped historical territory from every angle, kicked off with a compelling foreword written by revered broadcaster Kenny Albert.

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  Running Vitamins & Supplements...

  A. J. Cameron

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Fuel your mileage, speed up recovery, and protect your joints with an evidence-based approach to running nutrition—narrated for clear, actionable listening. 
   
  Are you looking to boost your stamina, prevent injury, and optimize your running performance, but feel overwhelmed by the endless aisles of pills, powders, and performance claims? 
   
  Running Vitamins & Supplements for Beginners cuts through the marketing noise to give runners a straightforward, science-backed roadmap to dietary supplementation. Whether you are training for your first 5k, building a solid base, or aiming for a new personal record, this audiobook breaks down what your body actually needs to support heavy training volume, repair muscle tissue, and maintain energy levels. 
   
  In this audiobook, you will discover: 
   
  The Core Runner's Kit: The foundational vitamins and minerals—including Vitamin D, Iron, Magnesium, and Omega-3s—that support bone density, oxygen transport, and muscle function. 
   
  Performance & Recovery Boosters: Evidence-based insights on popular supplements like creatine, beta-alanine, and beetroot extract, detailing what works, what doesn't, and why. 
   
  Joint & Connective Tissue Support: How targeted nutrients can help safeguard your joints, tendons, and cartilage against the impact of daily miles. 
   
  Timing & Dosages: Practical guidelines on when and how to take specific supplements to maximize absorption and avoid gastrointestinal distress during runs. 
   
  Food First vs. Supplementation: How to identify genuine nutritional gaps in your diet before spending money on unnecessary products. 
   
  Avoid costly trial-and-error and learn how to fuel your body safely and effectively. Running Vitamins & Supplements for Beginners gives you the clarity you need to make informed decisions for your health and performance. 
   
  Optimize your recovery, safeguard your training, and run stronger. Press "Play" and start fueling your runs today!

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  Growing Old Growing Cold - Notes...

  Kathleen McDonnell

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  What is it about freezing cold water that draws people in? Throughout history, humans have gravitated to cold water swimming and celebrated its healing properties, calling it the secret to good health and serenity. Today, cold water swimmers gather in groups from Galway to Georgian Bay to jump into frigid waters for fun, competition, and even as a form of activism and protest.
  		 
  Kathleen McDonnell started swimming in Lake Ontario, infamous for its chilly depths, because it was close to home. As time went on she began to rely on a daily dip, even breaking through winter ice to raise her spirits and refresh her body. In this wide-ranging memoir, McDonnell shares her love of cold water swimming and the lessons she has learned from a slow and steady commitment to the waves.

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  Canicross for Fun and Fitness

  Emily Thomas

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  Canicross for Fun and Fitness is the essential guide to running safely with your dog. Taking a dog-centred approach, this book covers every stage of your canicross journey. Filled with practical advice and inspiring stories from the canicross community, it includes everything you need to get started and succeed in this enjoyable sport.

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