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  Be Holding - A Poem

  Ross Gay

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  Winner, 2021 PEN/Jean Stein Award Winner, 2021 Ohioana Book Award in Poetry Winner, 2022 Indiana Author Award in Poetry Be Holding is a love song to legendary basketball player Julius Erving—known as Dr. J—who dominated courts in the 1970s and ‘80s as a small forward for the Philadelphia ‘76ers. But this book-length poem is more than just an ode to a magnificent athlete. Through a kind of lyric research, or lyric meditation, Ross Gay connects Dr. J’s famously impossible move from the 1980 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers to pick-up basketball and the flying Igbo and the Middle Passage, to photography and surveillance and state violence, to music and personal histories of flight and familial love. Be Holding wonders how the imagination, or how our looking, might make us, or bring us, closer to each other. How our looking might make us reach for each other. And might make us be reaching for each other. And how that reaching might be something like joy.

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  It's a Goal! - a personal...

  Archie Macpherson

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  The scoring of a goal in football unleashes emotions for the scorer, teammates, opponents and onlookers on terracing and living-room couches, that can play havoc with our anticipation of what constitutes an ordinary day.  
  Legendary commentator Archie Macpherson delves into the heart of the beautiful game, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Macpherson captures the essence of football's emotional rollercoaster through a curated personal selection of significant goals – some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant – together with the fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored.
  With unparalleled insight and passion, Macpherson invites readers to experience the highs and lows of football, a game where so often a goal transcends the boundaries of the pitch to touch the hearts of fans worldwide. 
  It's a Goal! is a testament to the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all – whoever our team, wherever we are.

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  Fitness Program - How to...

  Livio Leone

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  **Unleash Your Muscle-Building Potential: The Ultimate Guide to Sculpting Your Ideal Body**   
  Have you ever dreamed of huge biceps, rock-solid triceps, or sculpted abs that last all year round? Are you frustrated by endless hours at the gym without seeing results? If so, this book is exactly what you need!   
  This guide will show you how to build muscle mass, burn fat, and transform your body without wasting hours on ineffective workouts.   
  **What’s inside this book?**   
  - Learn how to reveal your hidden muscles by eliminating stubborn fat.   
  - Overcome mental barriers and adopt proven eating and training strategies.   
  - Discover the power of protein and create your ideal “muscle-pumping” diet.   
  - Find out the best supplements for muscle growth—and which to avoid.   
  - Master effective workouts that will turn your body into a masterpiece.   
  - And much more!   
  **Why does muscle building matter?**   
  - Strong muscles support healthier bones, tendons, and ligaments.   
  - Increased muscle mass helps you burn more calories daily, accelerating fat loss.   
  - Improved posture and reduced risk of chronic pain or injuries.   
  - Prevent age-related muscle loss, staying lean and strong as you age.   
  **Who is this book for?**   
  If you’ve tried everything without results—even with advice from trainers and nutritionists—this book will guide you to success. Packed with actionable advice, it’s designed to deliver real results for anyone ready to commit to building their ideal body.   
  **Start your transformation today.**   
  Scroll up and click the **“Buy Now”** button to unlock your full potential and achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of!

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  Play It Forward - How Women Are...

  TOGETHXR, Sue Bird, Alex Morgan

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  New from TOGETHXR—the sports media company that set the sports world on fire with their defining statement “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN’S SPORTS”—this inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts, and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports. 
    
  Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.” Each story highlights an inspiring athlete or team who is defying expectations and rebelling against inequality in big and small ways, including: 
    
  • Indigenous women forming a softball team in Mexico 
  • Older women finding friendship and purpose through competitive swimming 
  • A woman mountain-climbing her way out of oppression in Afghanistan 
  • WNBA players developing a voice for social justice and influencing a pivotal election 
  • Incarcerated women playing soccer to prepare for life after release 
    
  For sports fans of all ages, Play It Forward celebrates and elevates the gutsy true stories of activists and dreamers who are changing the game, and the world of sports, for the better. 
    
  WORLD’S GREATEST ATHLETES: A foreword and afterword by world-class athletes and Olympians Alex Morgan and Sue Bird set the stage and offer key context for this inspirational collection of stories of women who are defying the odds and breaking the rules. 
    
  STORIES FROM ACROSS WOMEN'S SPORTS: TOGETHXR created the viral sensation "Everyone Watches Women Sports" that caught fire during the record-breaking NCAA 2024 Women's Basketball Tournament. Their ongoing mission is to elevate women's sports coverage in a space where culture, activism, lifestyle, and sports converge. In this powerhouse book, TOGETHXR gathers celebrity and everyday stories to create a breadth of inspiration from powerful women across a range of sports, from basketball, soccer, and hockey to swimming, gymnastics, rowing, and professional bowling. 
    
  ENGAGING JOURNALISM: The stories are contemporary and underreported features covering athletes and teams that will be new to many readers. The essays are all written by acclaimed female and nonbinary journalists from around the world.

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  Messi

  Luca Caioli

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  Prolific, cool-headed and unerringly consistent, Lionel Messi is one of the most revered footballers in history. But did you know that his transfer to Barcelona was first agreed on a paper napkin? Or that an x-ray of his hand was to thank for identifying his growth hormone deficiency? And do you know why he refused to collect his first ever Champions League winner's medal? 
   
  Find out all this and more in Luca Caioli's classic portrait of a footballing icon, featuring exclusive interviews with those who know him best and even Messi himself.

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  Intensity - Inside Liverpool FC:...

  Pep Lijnders, James Carroll

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  “OUR IDENTITY IS INTENSITY,” declares Liverpool FC assistant-manager Pep Lijnders in this compelling account of the 2021/22 season, and from the very first chapter he takes us on a footballing thrill-ride we will never forget. 
   
  Liverpool’s blistering brand of football has revived a sleeping giant, energised its vast army of fans, entertained crowds at home and all over the world, and redefined coaching excellence. 
   
  Now Pep tells the inside story of a season which, even by LFC standards, has been truly sensational. Week by week as the drama unfolds it’s all here: from pre-season to unforgettable finale; great goals and gruelling schedules; passionate team-talks and personal reflections; unsung heroes and Kop idols; the pride and the passion, the joy and the heartache… and the fun. 
   
  In his own engaging and inspiring style, Pep takes readers behind-the-scenes at Anfield, the AXA Training Centre and the team hotel; on the pitch, in the dugout and back in the dressing-room away from the media glare. 
   
  In forming a ‘one-club’ mentality, Jürgen Klopp, Lijnders and co have also created countless modern memories for the LFC family, and this unique book chronicles their legacy.

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