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  Calvin Peete - Golf's Forgotten...

  Gordon Hobson

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  His story is unprecedented in the world of golf. Born to a family of migrant laborers, Calvin Peete dropped out of school in the eighth grade, went to work picking crops, first swung a golf club at the age of twenty-three—and rose to the top of the PGA. 
   
   
   
  In Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star, Gordon Hobson tells for the first time Peete's incredible story. Hobson recounts how, when Peete joined the lily-white PGA tour in 1976, he stood out from the competition in more ways than one. Peete wasn't raised in country clubs and didn't learn the game at prestigious golf universities. He had a permanently bent left elbow and practiced endless hours in a public park to develop one of the most accurate swings in the history of golf. He endured years of futility and despair, but, eventually, he emerged as the best player on the Tour from 1982–86. 
   
   
   
  Calvin Peete's story is inspiring, but it also reveals the struggles many Black golfers endured even after the Caucasian-only clause was removed from the PGA's bylaws. He may have won twelve championships, played on the US Ryder Cup team twice, and won the prestigious Vardon Award, but the road to success wasn't easy. Calvin Peete: Golf's Forgotten Star shows how, even without the advantages some people are born into, one can find success through hard work, determination, and fortitude.

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  SAS Survival Guide: The Ultimate...

  John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman

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  THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER 
  THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVING ANYWHERE 
  The SAS Survival Guide is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. SAS legend John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s unrivalled guide will teach you: 
  Preparation – Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit. 
  Navigation – Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain. 
  Food and Health – Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing yourself and avoiding disease. 
  Safety and Security – Recognising dangerous situations, defending yourself and saving others. 
  Disaster Survival – Dealing with unstable environmental conditions: what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire. 
  This book is a special reference for those interested in military history, outdoor recreation, and emergency preparedness. As a self-help guide, it offers top survival techniques used in sports and by forces around the world, making it a must-have for anyone seeking to be ready for any situation. 
  For fans of Dave Canterbury (The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide), Ted Riley (When Crisis Hits Suburbia), Bear Grylls (Mind Fuel), Thomas Erikson (Surrounded by Liars), and Ryan Holiday (The Obstacle is the Way).

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  Bikpela Hol

  John Long, Dwight Brooks

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  Published in Rock and Ice Magazine in 1986, this essay, co-written by John Long and Dwight Brooks, tells the story of a hair-raising caving adventure in Papua New Guinea. This selection is part of the full length audiobook, "Explore: Stories of Survival From Off The Map." 
   
  Dwight Brooks (born 1954) is an independent novelist and teacher. John Long (born July 21, 1953) is an American rock climber and author. A skilled free climber, Long popularized "free soloing" (climbing with no rope) during his high school days out at Joshua Tree National Park, first introducing John Bachar to the practice in 1974 with their now fêted ascent of Double Cross, at Joshua Tree. Long's many climbing feats include the first one-day ascent of the most sought after rock climb in North America, the 3,000 foot Nose route on El Capitan, on Memorial Day, 1975, with Jim Bridwell and Billy Westbay. The following year, partnered with Dale Bard, Long made the second one-day ascent of El Cap via the West Face, in the remarkable time of five hours. He followed this with blitz ascents of Leaning Tower, Washington Column, Half Dome and Ribbon Falls, precipitating the modern speed climbing movement so popular today, both in Yosemite Valley and beyond. 
   
  Gary Telles has been narrating audiobooks for the past ten years. A veteran stage actor, he has performed classical, contemporary and original theatre across the country, in addition to appearing on television, radio and CD-ROM.

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  Grinders - Baseball's Intrepid...

  Mike Capps, Chuck Hartenstein

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  Baseball is a game of stars, but this is not their story. These are the stories of players who battled their way to a chance in the big leagues and hung on as long as they could — Deacon Jones, Brian Mazone, and Lorenzo Bundy. They are tales of a love of the game, passed from father to son. Without the Grinders, without their grit, determination, and persistence, there would be no stars. The Grinders fill every roster at every level, plugging away year after year. 
  In Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry, Capps and Chuck Hartenstein chronicle the game’s foot soldiers. These are the unheralded players who took the hard knocks road, spending their careers bouncing between the Show and obscurity, never quite achieving their dreams, all for a chance to play the game they love. 
  The rank-and-file players we call Grinders, make up the biggest percentage of major-league team rosters. Yet unless you're an addicted fan, you might not know much about your team's No. 5 starter, backup catcher, fourth or fifth outfielder or backup infielders—the Grinders on the team. You might not appreciate the struggles they've had simply making it to the big leagues. Now you will. Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry chronicles their stories. 
   

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  Run Faster Race Better -...

  Tom Fernstone

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  Run Faster Race Better: Discover Proven Strategies to Boost Your Speed and Dominate the Race"Run Faster Race Better: Discover Proven Strategies to Boost Your Speed and Dominate the Race" is your ultimate guide to unleashing the true potential of your running abilities. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just beginning your running journey, this audiobook is your ticket to achieving remarkable speed and race dominance.Inside this audiobook, you'll uncover a treasure trove of expert knowledge and battle-tested strategies that will propel you to new heights of performance. From improving your running form to mastering the art of pacing, each chapter is filled with practical techniques that will revolutionize your approach to running.As you immerse yourself in the audiobook, you'll discover how mental resilience plays a crucial role in running success. Learn how to silence self-doubt, overcome race-day jitters, and unleash the competitor within. Armed with this newfound mental strength, you'll rise above challenges and cross the finish line with unwavering confidence.Whether you're striving to reach the podium or simply aiming to surpass your own expectations, this audiobook will be your trusty companion on the journey to running greatness. Prepare to break barriers, conquer the competition, and achieve new heights of excellence with "Run Faster Race Better." The finish line awaits - it's time to claim your victory.

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  Skipper & Crew Companions -...

  Basil Mosenthal

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  Two of Fernhurst Books' most popular compact, handy guides – the Cockpit Companion and New Crew's Companion – have been bundled together in e-book form for the first time. The perfect quick reference guides to keep on your phone or tablet, easily accessible when you are on board. They are an on-the-water aide memoire of everything the skipper and crew need to know – or find out quickly – when cruising. The Cockpit Companion provides a wide range of information: from lights, shapes and sound signals to knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting. With diagrams and illustrations throughout, this quick reference guide will help to keep you safe when out at sea. The New Crew's Companion is specifically designed for those new to sailing covering what clothes to bring, what the things on the deck are called, how to start helping with the sails and other deckwork. There is also an important section on safety and one on living aboard. It allows new sailors to know what to expect and get the most out of their first sailing experiences. This will be a valued companion for skipper and crew – even first-time crew members.

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