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  Mackey and Ring

  Arthur James O'Dea

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  'Makes one of the iconic photographic images of Irish sporting history come alive' Paul Rouse
  In Mackey & Ring, Arthur James O'Dea vividly brings to life the compelling joint biography of two of hurling's most celebrated figures: Mick Mackey and Christy Ring. He looks beyond the legends to explore not only what they achieved on the field, but also how their reputations grew, endured and transformed over three decades, through retirement and even beyond death.
  From a time with little surviving footage, it is remarkable how firmly both men remain rooted in the collective GAA memory. Idolised without ever embracing celebrity, they lived ordinary lives that stood in quiet contrast to their extraordinary gifts. Yet they sparked devotion strong enough to draw spectators from across Munster and from much further beyond.
  Inspired by Justin Nelson's iconic 1957 photograph, this book uncovers the real men behind the myth: their triumphs, rivalries and complexities, alongside the cultural forces that elevated them to near-mythic status.
  Warm, insightful and richly drawn, Mackey & Ring explores where fact meets folklore and asks what happens when, in the telling, the legend becomes the legacy.

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  Becoming Forrest: One man's epic...

  Rob Pope

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  The remarkable true story of an unrivalled journey to recreate the greatest run in film history: 15,621 miles, five-times across the United States. 
  ‘Rob Pope has made his name revelling in challenges that range from the unconventional to the extraordinary.’ BBC News 
  Becoming Forrest is the incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream – to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him “to do one thing in life that made a difference”, he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness. 
  His remarkable journey covered 15,600 miles, the distance from the North to the South Pole and a third of the way back. Over a grueling 18 months, braving injuries, blizzards, forest fires and deadly wildlife, he crossed the United States five times. During one of the most turbulent periods in recent American history, Rob immersed himself in American life. His time on the open road saw him forever changed, trying to make that difference, in the process of Becoming Forrest. 
  This is a tale of one man who just wanted to make a difference. 
  Becoming Forrest is a compelling blend of sports, travel, and autobiography genres. It's a motivational journey that explores the depths of human resilience and the pursuit of dreams, making it a top choice for readers seeking inspirational content. 
  For fans of Richard Askwith (Unbreakable), Mark Turley (Beyond Good and Evil), Damian Hall (In It for the Long Run), Anna Mcnuff (Barefoot Britain), and Paul Tonkinson (26.2 Miles to Happiness).

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  Topper Book - Topper sailing...

  Dave Cockerill, John Caig

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  The Topper is a brilliant boat – over 50,000 have been sold and thousands of people learn the basic sailing skills in Toppers every year. This is the only book which shows you how to rig, sail and race the Topper – right up to World Champion standard. It is packed full of advice, go-fast tips, photo sequences and diagrams. This new third edition covers all three Topper rigs (4.2, 5.3 and 6.4) and is fully up to date with details of the new rota-moulded (grey) boats as well as the traditional injection-moulded (red) boats. It starts by describing how to rig and sail the boat before moving on to racing and providing masterclasses for success in competitions. Written by GBR's longest-serving National Topper Coach and a former Topper National and European Champion, the book features recent Topper World and National Champions and is the bible for Topper sailing. UK Topper National Champion Jess Powell demonstrates the techniques required, as well as what not to do, in over 300 photos and has contributed to the text, making sure it is completely relevant to today's Topper sailors.

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  Head On - A Memoir

  Larry Csonka

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  Larry Csonka ran the football with audacity and authority. He lived his off-the-field life with equal abandon. As part of the NFL's 100th Anniversary, he and his undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins teammates were named the best team in NFL history. 
   
   
   
  In Head On, Csonka shares how they achieved their legendary Perfect Season. From quitting football at a young age, to his often-combative relationship with Coach Don Shula, to brazen exploits with his NFL pals, Csonka narrates a life that is colorful, unbridled, and thrilling. 
   
   
   
  Csonka found himself hanging out with Burt Reynolds, Dick Butkus, Lee Majors, Joe Namath, and Elvis Presley during his football years. But his moments outside the spotlight reveal the most about this larger-than-life figure—raising critters and a little hell in his formative years on an Ohio dirt farm, early run-ins with the law, confronting thieves with a sawed-off shotgun, taking sniper fire on a USO tour of Vietnam, and being adrift at night on the Bering Sea with gale-force winds raging. 
   
   
   
  Csonka's Head On is a captivating account of grit, grace, and gumption told by an iconic Hall of Famer who continues to gain ground—figuratively, literally, and unapologetically—every day.

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  Cold Swimming - Gently rub me down

  Mike Blake

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  Cold Swimming: Gently, rub me down.This Poem is about the art of cold swimming, and it is an art.You need eventually to be able to breath properly, and pace yourself in cold water, timing is all important, observing the seasons as to how much your 'own' body may take.We're all built differently, some of us have seal skin ;) others paper.But we can all enter cold water for our own purification and enjoyment and that feeling of being blessed. ***** Please leave your Review/feedback, many thanks.***** To see more Poems by the same Author please click the Link HERE: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00SG40RM8To contact the Author: Please add me Mike Miko on Facebook & then message me, thanks.https://www.facebook.com/mike.cco1I will then contact the Author your behalf.Instagram: wild_poetrys / wild.poetry.webs      Please Like :)Tiktok:  wild_poetrysFB: https://www.facebook.com/New.Poets.CornerWebsite: www.wild-poetry.comTwitter: miko_1_dollar ~ Tumblr : ccobes ~

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  Born to be a Footballer: My...

  Liam Brady

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  'A brilliant insight into Liam's life in football' - Kevin Moran'Insightful, often joyous, and hugely entertaining. I loved it' - Roddy Doyle'One of our country's great footballers, and definitely our most beautiful' - John GilesBeing a footballer was my destiny.After being expelled from school for playing football for his country, fifteen-year-old Liam Brady travelled to London to join Arsenal, and soon became an indispensable part of their glorious 1970s team. Rightly considered one of the Republic of Ireland's best-ever footballers, he went on to enjoy successes with Juventus, Sampdoria and West Ham, as well as managing Celtic and Brighton and Hove, and becoming assistant manager of his national team. Today he is best known for his much-respected TV punditry and searingly intelligent insights into the game he adores. Full of honest insights, amusing anecdotes and recollections of extraordinary times, with Born to be a Footballer Brady delivers a compelling story of a fifty-year career that is unparalleled in Irish sport.

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