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  The Last Real World Champion -...

  Tim Hornbaker

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  “Tim Hornbaker further establishes himself as possibly the finest wrestling historian writing today.” — SLAM! Wrestling on Death of the Territories
  		 
  From the author of Death of the Territories and Capitol Revolution comes the definitive biography of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  		 
  For more than a century, professional wrestling has cultivated some of the most eccentric and compelling personalities. As the embodiment of flamboyance and intensity, the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair stood at wrestling’s apex for decades, cementing his place as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and performer. When he was in the ring, fans knew they were witnessing the very best, and he not only became a multi-time world heavyweight champion in the NWA, WCW, and the WWE, but his status as a generational great has been confirmed with inductions into numerous Halls of Fame.
  		 
  The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is a gripping portrait of a wrestling legend. This unflinching biography explores the successes, struggles, and controversy of Flair’s life in wrestling, pulling no punches in sharing the truth behind his in-ring achievements and out-of-the-ring hardships. Today, Flair is celebrated for his pioneering career and as an iconic figure in the realm of mainstream sports entertainment. Celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker tells Flair’s complete story, with meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive research, creating a must-read for fans of wrestling, sports, and popular culture.

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  Tackling The Everyday - Race and...

  Tracie Canada

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  A Black feminist takes on exploitation and care in America's favorite game. 
   
   
    
  Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college football players, anthropologist Tracie Canada reveals the ways young athletes strategically resist the exploitative systems that structure their everyday lives. 
   
   
   
  Tackling the Everyday shows how college football particularly harms the young Black men who are overrepresented on gridirons across the country. Although coaches and universities constantly invoke the misleading "football family" narrative, this book describes how a brotherhood among Black players operates alongside their caring mothers, who support them on and off the field. With a Black feminist approach—one that highlights often-overlooked voices—Canada exposes how race, gender, kinship, and care shape the lives of the young athletes who shoulder America's favorite game.

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  Owning It - A deeply personal...

  Andy Carroll

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  '10/10 for honesty and entertainment' Chronicle Live A deeply personal football memoir from former Newcastle United and West Ham striker Andy Carroll.In January 2011, at the age of twenty-two, Andy Carroll became the most expensive British footballer in history. A Geordie powerhouse, one moment he was the hero of Newcastle United at St James’ Park, the next he was boarding a helicopter to Liverpool FC, with a £35-million price tag.But behind the record-breaking fee lies a far more personal story. For the first time, Andy speaks candidly about the pain of leaving his boyhood club (and later the emotional reality of his high-profile return) and reveals what really happened on that frantic Transfer Deadline Day and what it felt like to be the most talked-about man in the country. With humour and honesty, he also confronts the injury-prone label, a narrative that has followed his career, and speaks about the long, gruelling months in the treatment room and the mental strain it took.From the nightclubs of Newcastle to the quiet streets of France, Owning It is more than a football memoir. It’s a raw, often humourous story of a career shaped by soaring highs, crushing lows and an unshakeable desire to step back onto the pitch.He may not have been what the pundits wanted – or what the tabloids made him out to be – but he was always Andy Carroll. This is his untold story.

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  Understanding The Essence Of Tai...

  Book Cave

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  The health benefits of Tai Chi are widely recognized, supported by a growing body of scientific research. Practitioners often report improvements in balance, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Additionally, studies have shown that Tai Chi can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, enhancing mental well-being. The practice invites individuals to engage deeply with their bodies and minds, fostering a sense of tranquillity and mindfulness that is increasingly valuable in today’s fast-paced world. Personal testimonials further highlight how Tai Chi has transformed lives, promoting not just physical health but also emotional resilience.

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  Pilgrimage - Lessons Learned...

  J.F. J.F.Penn

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  Do you enjoy travel memoirs with a combination of personal reflection and practical tips? Are you interested in solo walking, or are you considering walking the Camino de Santiago or other multi-day walks? 
  In this book, I share my lessons learned and insights from walking three ancient ways — the Pilgrims' Way and the St Cuthberts Way in England, and the Camino de Santiago Portuguese Coastal route.  
  It also includes historical, religious, and cultural aspects, and plenty of tips and questions for you to consider around your own journey.Part 1 goes into practical and spiritual preparation before pilgrimage, including how to make decisions about the route and whether to walk solo, as well as what to take with you, and how to face the fears that might hold you back.Part 2 covers the journey itself with the practicalities of the pilgrim’s day, as well as how walking the path of history and facing the challenge of the way can give you much-needed perspective on life — and perhaps even a glimpse of the divine.Part 3 addresses the arrival at your destination, and how to leave room for the gifts of pilgrimage to emerge after your return home, as well as how my three walks impacted my experience of mid-life.Plus, appendices with practical tips, a gear list and bibliography

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  Peak Bagging: Wales - 49 routes...

  Will Renwick

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  Climb the finest mountains in Wales – and discover the very best routes to reach them.
  In Peak Bagging Wales, local author Will Renwick guides you to all of the 188 Welsh Nuttalls (hills in England and Wales over 2,000 feet). Whether you're a hillwalker or trail runner, this is the definitive guide to bagging the best peaks in Wales.
  Inspired by the UK's bestselling Peak Bagging series – including Peak Bagging Wainwrights, Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 and Peak Bagging Peak District – this book blends challenging hill lists with thoughtfully designed routes – each chosen to be an outstanding walk or run in its own right.
  Explore the quieter, rounded hills of Fforest Fawr in Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons), take in far-reaching views from the rocky summit of Aran Fawddwy in the Arans, spot feral goats and lonely lakes in the wild and remote Rhinogydd, and tackle the classic scramble along Crib Goch before standing on the highest point in Wales at Yr Wyddfa on the spectacular Snowdon Horseshoe in Eryri.
  The 49 routes are grouped into 11 regions, showcasing the remarkable variety of landscapes across Wales. Each route includes 1:40,000-scale maps and elevation profiles, turn-by-turn directions, public transport, parking, and refreshment details, downloadable GPX files, and custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners. The book also includes a personal account of Will's completion of the Welsh Nuttalls solo and self-supported in just 23 days.
  Packed with expert insight and stunning photography, Peak Bagging Wales is your ultimate guide to the high points of Wales.

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