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  Cricket Ka Commonwealth - Vishwa...

  Ramachandra Guha, Ketan Mishra,...

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  When Ramachandra Guha began following the game in the early 1960s, India was utterly marginal to the world of cricket: the country still hadn't won a Test match overseas; by the time he joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India, fifty years later, India had become world cricket's sole superpower. 
  Cricket ka Commonwealth, the Hindi translation of the popular and critically acclaimed The Commonwealth of Cricket, is a first-person account of this astonishing transformation. The book traces the entire arc of cricket in India, across all levels at which the game is played: school, college, club, state, country. It presents vivid portraits of local heroes, provincial icons, and international stars. 
  Cast as a work of literature, Cricket ka Commonwealth is keenly informed by the author's scholarly training, the stories and sketches narrated against a wider canvas of social and historical change. The book blends memoir, anecdote, reportage and political critique, providing a rich, insightful and rivetingly readable account of this greatest of games as played in the country that has most energetically made this sport its own.

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  Unleash the Girls - The Untold...

  Lisa Z. Lindahl

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  Named a Kirkus “Best Books of 2022” 
  “An engrossing account of the entrepreneur—and the bra—that changed women’s sports.” —Kirkus Reviews 
  “With cogent reflections on American cultural history and the shifts that laid the groundwork for women’s liberation, Lindahl weaves a narrative that is both intimate and topical....[A]n inspiring narrative about changing the world through fearless innovation.” —Publisher’s Weekly, BookLife Prize 
  “…an extraordinary narrative that should be added to every bookshelf….Lindahl’s five-star account will provide inspiration, comfort, laughter, and community….” —San Francisco Book Review 
  The 1970s saw women coming into their own, working hard to create new roles at home and in sports, culture, politics, and business. It was also the start of the “fitness revolution.” At this unique intersection of feminism and athleticism, Lisa Lindahl’s game-changing entrepreneurial journey began. 
  She invented the first sports bra, the “Jogbra,” in 1977. It was the right product at the right time, throwing Lisa into a high-stakes world of business and power—a world for which she was not fully prepared. Unleash the Girls is the improbable story of a young artist with a disability who used her powers of creativity to solve a vexing problem and ended up leveling the playing field for girls and women across the globe—literally, unleashing the girls. 
  Her invention would become a feminist icon and the company she founded would change an industry. But amid the success, Lisa continued to search for meaning and the true nature of power and beauty. This is the untold story of the invention of the sports bra and how it changed the world for girls and women...and, along the way, changed Lisa, too.

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  Kung-Fu: The Ultimate Guide to...

  Clint Sharp

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  A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of Kung Fu 
  Are you a novice trying to learn the basic katas?  
  Do you often struggle with advanced Kung Fu moves and forms?  
  Is your regular Shaolin training seemingly getting you nowhere? 
  This audiobook will solve all your martial arts dilemmas, answer all your Wushu questions, and help you become a Kung Fu master in the shortest time possible. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Discover new techniques and powerful movesLearn the art of Kung Fu fighting the right wayPerfectly apply unique limb movements to your training regimeBid your goodbyes to painful muscle spasms and piercing tissue ruptures due to incorrect practicingMaster every piece of weaponry known to the most accomplished Shaolin monksUnlock the secrets of animal stylesLearn how to train your body and mindBecome an absolute master of martial arts self-defense, and your opponents will never gain the upper hand in a fight ever again 
  With helpful descriptions of moves and stances, you don't have to waste time searching for walk-throughs during your training regime. It is high time you took your Kung Fu practice to the next level, and this audiobook will help you do just that.  
  So, click the “add to cart” button and become a Shaolin master of the highest order!

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  100 Mind-Blowing Olympic Moments...

  Felix Grayson

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  The Olympics aren’t just about medals—they’re about unbelievable triumphs, jaw-dropping surprises, and moments that defy all odds. Whether you're a lifelong fan, a trivia buff, or just love wild true stories, this audiobook brings you 100 legendary Olympic moments that prove the Games are the ultimate showcase of human greatness.
   
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  A sprinter who won gold—with no ACLs in his knees
  
   
  A marathon runner who finished—on one leg
  
   
  A skier who won gold—on borrowed skis
  
   
  A swimmer who had never seen an Olympic-sized pool
  
   
  A gymnast who stuck the landing—on a broken ankle
  
   
  A runner who won gold—while fasting for Ramadan
  
   
  A fencer who made history—after surviving a gunshot
  
  
   
  From world records to shocking underdog wins, these stories are fun, fast, and unforgettable. Listen from start to finish or jump into any chapter—each one is packed with inspiration, surprise, and Olympic magic.
   
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  Sports fans who love high-stakes drama
  
   
  Trivia lovers craving mind-blowing facts
  
   
  History buffs curious about the Games’ craziest moments
  
   
  Casual listeners who enjoy short, powerful stories
  
   
  Anyone who loves a great conversation starter
  
  
   
  This gold-medal collection of Olympic tales will entertain, inspire, and keep you hooked—one incredible moment at a time.

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  World Cup Top 100 Players

  Felix de Vere Hunt

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  The somewhat controversial staging of the World Cup in Qatar in November and December 2022 could not detract from the fact that the skills and talents of the very best players in the world would be showcased at this very special tournament. Indeed, it has always been so since the tournament was first hosted by Uruguay in 1930.
  This selection of the top 100 players to have graced the finals includes the golden generation of Brazilians such as Pele, Carlos Alberto and Jairzinho as well as the most gifted players of the 1970s and 80s including Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker and Gheorghe Hagi.
  Current stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are also featured as are the finest English players from the World Cup-winning side of 1966: Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks.
  Each entry provides information and statistics about the player's career and their impact on the World Cup.

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  Sea Stars - A Fin Fleming Scuba...

  Sharon Ward

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  Cayman Islands-based underwater photographer Fin allows a film company to use RIO’s perfect facility as the setting for a big budget movie in exchange for hefty fees. Along with the movie, RIO is hosting an exhibition of real-life sea relics and ocean treasures featured in the picture. The most valuable exhibit, the twelve Anderson Sea Stars, is worth millions.A wily thief steals the set of solid gold starfish set with precious gems depicting the signs of the zodiac. But before the thief can get away, a ruthless killer whacks him but leaves the golden stars behind with the body.Meanwhile, superstar heart throb Rafe Cummings hires her to teach him to scuba dive, then puts the moves on her, threatening her once perfect romance with her fiancé Liam Lawton.As the killer continues attacking other members of the RIO team and the film crew, the case has Detective Dane Scott stumped, and Fin knows she’ll have to solve the crime herself or watch her beloved oceanographic institute go under.Filled with romance, family secrets, and scuba diving, this latest entry in the addictive series will keep you hooked from first page to last.

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