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  Weird Facts About Curling

  Geoffrey Landsdell, Carla MacKay

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  Scottish immigrants brought the game “across the pond” in the 18th century. Since then the roaring game has amassed its fair share of amusing and interesting stories, facts and anecdotes:
  		 
  The flamboyant curling character Paul Gowsell once ordered a pizza to ice level during a match, briefly earning him the nickname “Pizza Paul”
  		 
  Legendary Brier journalist Cactus Jack Wells turned down a Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play job in order to continue covering the Brier and Winnipeg Blue Bomber games.
  		 
  In 1912, the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax served as a temporary morgue for recovered bodies in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster.
  		 
  In cashspiels, curlers win money, but in bonspiels, they win things like cars, T-bone steaks or new curling stones
  		 
  Canada is said to be the only documented place where the iron curling “stone” was used.
  		 
  Before the 1988 Olympic Trials, the Canadian Curling Association informed the “The Wrench,” Ed Werenich, that he would have to lose weight if he qualified for the Olympics.
  		 
  Canada invited Scotland to tour Canada in a curling tournament in 1858, but didn’t end up making the overseas journey until 44 years later in 1902.
  		 
  Curling did not become an official Olympic sport until 1998 in Nagano
  		 
  In 2009, NBC will host a curling reality show called Rockstar Curling to determine who will represent the United States at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
  		 
  And much more…

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  The Long Golden Afternoon -...

  Stephen Proctor

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  Shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards for Best Sports Writing of the Year and the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award
  The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris - an era of sweeping change that saw Scotland's national pastime become one of the rare games played around the world.
  It begins with the first epochal performance after Tommy - John Ball's victory at Prestwick in 1890 as the first Englishman and the first amateur to win the Open Championship - and continues through the outbreak of the Great War. If Tommy ignited the flame of golf in England, Ball's breakthrough turned that smoldering fire into a conflagration.
  The generation that followed would witness the game's coming of age. It would see an explosion in golf's popularity, the invention of revolutionary new balls and clubs, the emergence of professional tours, the organization of the game and its rules, a renaissance in writing and thinking about golf, and the decision that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews must always remain the sport's guiding light.
  'A beautifully crafted examination of a period in the history of golf that will never again be witnessed. It is not to be missed' - Jim Davis, The Golf

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  Woman Up - 'One of the most...

  Carrie Dunn

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  With the triumph of England’s Lionesses at Euro 2022, the women’s game has been in the spotlight like never before, enjoying unprecedented media attention.

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  No Other Place: My Autobiography

  George North

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  The first autobiography from legendary Welsh rugby player George North 
  George North is a true legend of Welsh rugby, an integral part of the national team for fourteen years. 
  Recently retired from the international game, he is the third-most-capped player in Welsh history with 121 Test appearances, the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps, and the second-highest try scorer with 47. 
  At club level, he has played for the Scarlets, Northampton and Ospreys, and latterly Provence in France. 
  North is open, charismatic, thoughtful but hugely competitive, and this is the first time he has reflected on his extraordinary career. Co-written with the brilliant sportswriter Tom Fordyce, this autobiography is an utterly compelling and enthralling retrospective, taking in George’s life growing up in Anglesey on the North Welsh coast, before he burst onto the scene when he became the youngest player ever to score a try on his debut aged just 18. 
  Full of heart and passion, George’s story is a uniquely inspirational insight into the art, mastery and sheer force of the game of rugby. 
  This top memoir, available for pre-order, is a cultural and regional exploration of North's life and career. It's the latest and best in non-fiction, offering a deep dive into the world of rugby. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  Next-Level Bass Fishing - Taking...

  Bill Jarrett

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  Next-Level Bass Fishing: Taking Your Bass Angling to New Heights with Expert Strategies 
  "Immerse yourself in the ultimate guide to angling success with 'Next-Level Bass Fishing: Taking Your Bass Angling to New Heights with Expert Strategies.' This audiobook is an unparalleled voyage into the art of bass fishing, curated for passionate anglers seeking to elevate their game to new heights. 
  In these audiobook, you'll uncover a treasure trove of advanced strategies, techniques, and insights. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to refine your skills or a determined beginner ready to leapfrog the learning curve, this audiobook is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of trophy-worthy catches. 
  Prepare to delve into the world of professional techniques—casting, bait selection, location scouting, and beyond—that collectively spell success. Through engaging narration and a depth of knowledge, 'Next-Level Bass Fishing' immerses you in the dynamic world of angling mastery, offering you a front-row seat to the strategies that set the pros apart. 
  Whether you're drawn to the challenge of competition or the serene solitude of casting your line, this audiobook guides you through every step with precision. The culmination of years of experience, this comprehensive guide not only enriches your angling prowess but also empowers you to craft unforgettable moments on the water. 
  Join the ranks of those who have transformed their angling passion into a true art form. Embark on a journey that will leave you equipped with expert strategies, newfound confidence, and the tools to take your bass fishing skills to unprecedented heights."

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  The Barber Astronaut and The...

  Barbara Radnofsky, Ed Supkis

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  In 1971, famed astronaut Alan Shepard returned from the moon and went to get a haircut. Before settling into the barber’s chair in Webster, Texas, near NASA’s Mission Control, Shepard gave his longtime barber and friend, Carlos Villagomez, an autographed golf ball. 
  During his Apollo 14 moonwalk, Shepard had conducted a world-famous demonstration of gravity by hitting a golf ball in an out-of-this-world sand trap. It took him two tries. 
  Carlos, a Navy combat veteran and barber for numerous astronauts, says Shepard gave him the ball immediately after he returned to earth and was released from quarantine. 
   ●     Had Shepard taken a third ball to the moon? 
  ●     Did he give it to his barber as a token of their long friendship? 
  ●     Is the ball one of the most significant pieces of sports memorabilia in history, or simply a gift of enduring friendship? 
  ●     Did the barber’s golf ball fly to the moon? 
  The debate provides a backdrop for The Barber, The Astronaut, and the Golf Ball, a story of two extraordinary men and their lasting friendship. The book is based on recollections of Carlos himself, the authors—both children of NASA scientists—as well as other astronauts, memorabilia experts, and family and friends of Shepard, who died in 1998.

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