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  Driven

  Susie Wolff

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  Instant Sunday Times bestsellerAn inside look at the competitive world of Formula One and trailblazer Susie Wolff's 20-year career, taking listners from the driver’s seat and the F1 paddock all the way to the future of the sport. This program is read by the author with an afterword read by Toto Wolff.As a young girl, Susie Wolff dreamed of one day racing Formula One cars—the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of over 200 mph. But F1 was completely dominated by men. The sport is grueling both mentally and physically. Turning a corner can feel like four times your body weight is pressing against you. And the question always hovered: Could a woman really compete with the men?After years of sacrifice and doubt, Susie rose through the ranks to earn her spot behind the wheel of an F1 car. She became the first woman in more than two decades to take part in a Formula One race weekend. But her story didn’t end at the checkered flag. Shifting to the business side and inspired by her husband, Toto, who runs one of the most successful F1 teams in history, she led her own Formula E team to championship contention. In 2023 she took over the leadership of F1 Academy with the mission of bringing the next generation of young women into the sport.Driven is a thrilling story about the highest levels of driving—but more than that, it’s a story of perseverance bound to inspire anyone on or off the track.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company

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  Let Me Be Real with You -...

  Arshay Cooper

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  Instant #1 USA Today Bestseller 
  From the celebrated athlete and award-winning author, an inspirational collection of personal stories and lessons that will spark change within you and transform how you contribute to the world. 
  Arshay Cooper believes in bringing people together, seeking out opposing ideas to collaborate and find consensus rather than focusing on differences and “othering.” In Let Me Be Real with You, he reflects on his personal journey—from the trials he faced as a young Black boy from the West Side of Chicago to finding international recognition as an athlete and philanthropist—sharing insights to guide you on your own journey. 
  The stories in Let Me Be Real with You will help you navigate difficulties and challenges with grace, awareness, hope, and even humor, and fortify your commitment to a life lived in service to others without sacrificing your own self-care. Arshay introduces you to the eight essential tenets of wellness—mental, physical, environmental, vocational, financial, intellectual, social, and spiritual—and teaches you how to incorporate them into daily life. You'll discover: 
  How to tell and own your stories.The importance of unlearning so you can learn.The balance between pushing yourself and recovery. 
   
  Cooper reveals how a wellness mindset and practices became an integral part of his life and success and how they can become central to yours as well. A memoir and inspirational guide, Let Me Be Real with You is for all of us who want to change our lives and find the courage to “do it afraid."

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  A Short Walk With Whillans

  Tom Patey

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  Tom Patey, one of Scotland’s foremost climbers and mountaineers, was legendary for his pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his carefree approach and ability to burn the candle at both ends. "A Short Walk With Whillans" was originally published in the Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal in 1963. 
   
  Graeme Malcolm, with over 150 audiobooks to his credit, is an accomplished television, film and stage actor. He has been honored with an Audie Award for his narrative skills and was the 1998 recipient of the Narrator of the Year Award from the American Foundation For The Blind.

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  Heart of a Champion The: Messi -...

  Raymond Zurich

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  The Night That Changed Football Forever 
  The stadium feels alive long before the final whistle is anywhere near. Every seat is filled, every voice raised, every heartbeat tied to what is about to unfold. The air inside the arena is thick with anticipation, the kind that presses down on your chest and makes every second stretch longer than it should. This is not just another match. This is the FIFA World Cup Final 2022, the stage where history waits to be written. 
  The noise rises and falls like waves crashing against a shore. Flags ripple, drums echo, and thousands of cameras point toward the pitch, capturing every movement. On one side stands Argentina, carrying decades of hope. On the other stands France, confident, powerful, ready to defend their crown. Yet, even in a game filled with world-class talent, all eyes are drawn to one figure. 
  Lionel Messi stands quietly, almost still, as if untouched by the chaos around him. There is no dramatic gesture, no outward display of nerves. His presence is calm, but it carries a weight that is impossible to ignore. This is not just another player preparing for a final. This is a man standing at the edge of something far greater than a trophy. 
  For years, the question has followed him everywhere. It has echoed in stadiums, in interviews, in the endless debates of fans and experts alike. Could he complete the story? Could he rise above the moments that once defined him as incomplete? Tonight is not simply about winning or losing. It is about answering a question that has lingered for more than a decade. 
  As the match begins, time seems to move differently. Every pass feels sharper, every movement more deliberate. When Messi touches the ball, the crowd reacts instantly, as though drawn by an invisible force. There is a sense that something meaningful could happen at any moment, something that will be replayed and remembered for generations.

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  Ice Hockey Guide – Basic Rules

  Steve Robertson

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  Learn more about the high powered, fast paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. Ice Hockey Guide – Basic Rules breaks down rules and rink configurations and explains penalties and other causes for the officials to stop play. This easy-to-read guide contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.

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  The Pants Of Perspective - One...

  Anna McNuff

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  "A thrilling, coming-of-age journey that will make you yearn to go on your own adventures.” - RUNNER'S WORLD 
  Anna was never anything like those ‘real’ runners on telly – all spindly limbs, tiny shorts and split times – but when she read about New Zealand’s 3,000-kilometre-long Te Araroa Trail, she began to wonder… perhaps being a ‘real’ runner was overrated. Maybe she could just run it anyway? 
  Travelling alone through New Zealand’s backcountry for 148 days, she scrambled through forests, along ridge-lines, over mountain passes, along beaches and across swollen rivers. Running up to 52 kilometres in a day, she slept wild most nights, and was taken into the homes and hearts of the kiwi people in between. 
  The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colourful and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of. It is a coming-of-age story which will lead you on a roller coaster ride through fear, vulnerability, courage and failure. 
  For anyone who has ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge, but felt too afraid to begin – this story is for you.

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