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  Ruin - A Novel of Flyfishing in...

  Leigh Seippel

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  Frank is another dreamer whose life is suddenly burned to the ground. More a disillusioned literature PhD than an experienced financier, he had naively agreed to join his wife's inheritance with his own personal guarantee of a college friend's private equity partnership debt. 
   
   
   
  ­The business implosion and subsequent bankruptcy took all their assets. Francy, an orphaned European heiress, now finds herself homeless, still married to pleasant, witty Frank—who had failed to protect them from disaster. 
   
   
   
  ­The couple flees Manhattan to live at a desolate non-working Hudson Valley farm. Frank starts an artisanal brewery with a charismatic new eccentric friend. And, central to the heart of the story, he takes up fly fishing. 
   
   
   
  Frank's perceptions on the water are fresh and acute, sometimes colored by his memory of the words of famous writers, now painfully ironic in his life's new context. 
   
   
   
  And throughout, there is Francy's story. Now in exile, she re-approaches painting with new and darkly complex emotional energy. Her work's enigmatic intensity attracts a wealthy neighbor who offers Francy a show in his Manhattan gallery and that attracts a great deal of trouble indeed.

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  Adventure Sports - Challenging...

  Zane Ryder

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  This book contains 3 titles, which are the following: 
  - Surfing Skills: Surfing is one of the world’s most iconic sports, rich in history and culture that stretches back thousands of years. It originated in the Pacific islands, with Hawaii being the most notable hub of early surfing traditions. In ancient Hawaiian culture, surfing was much more than a recreational activity—it was a deeply spiritual practice that connected people to the ocean and honored its powerful forces. Chiefs and royalty often participated in the sport, which became a way to showcase skill, bravery, and mastery over the waves. 
  - Climbing High: Rock climbing is an exhilarating and rewarding sport that combines strength, skill, and mental focus. Whether scaling towering mountain peaks or climbing indoor gym walls, rock climbing offers a unique challenge that captivates people of all ages and abilities. This chapter will introduce you to the basics of rock climbing, its history, and why it has become a popular pursuit around the world. 
  - Skiing Success: Skiing is a thrilling and exhilarating sport that has captivated people for centuries. From its origins as a mode of transportation in snowy regions to becoming a popular recreational activity, skiing has evolved into a global pastime enjoyed by millions. Whether you're gliding down a slope for the first time or you’re looking to refine your skills, understanding the basics of skiing is essential for both safety and enjoyment.

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  GO! The Bettenhausen Story

  Carl Hungness

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  If “Top Gun: Maverick” or “Ford Versus Ferrari” kept your attention, “Go! The Bettenhausen Story” will keep you riveted.  What prompts these men to climb into small spaces and propel themselves at death defying speeds?  Subtitled “A Race Against A Dream,” this audiobook attempts to answer that question through the eyes of the Bettenhausen family, one of the greatest racing families in the history of the sport of automobile racing.  Whether a casual or passionate racing fan, you’ll be fascinated at the closeup of the racing industry as this book chronicles its growth from the 1930s to the 1980s through the eyes of patriarch Tony Bettenhausen and his three racing sons as they conduct “A Race Against A Dream.”As the author Carl Hungness writes, “It’s not the win at Indy the racers want, it’s the challenge.  The way of life.  It’s the feeling that can’t be conveyed until it’s experienced.  What makes the breed of man they call a race car driver tick?  Some respect them and others pity them.  Don’t pity them; they’ve seen the consequences.  They all think they’ll beat the odds.  For some, driving in the race is living and everything else is just waiting.  They’re more alive inside the car than out of it.”A very small percentage of humans will experience the peril and thrill of the Indy 500, an annual spectacle that fuels the dreams of men and women alike seeking the thunderous adrenaline rush that the race provides.  This audiobook dares to drive you close to experiencing “the aura surrounding the fervor for driving a race car.”  Buckle up- it’s quite a ride.

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  Evasive Wilderness Survival...

  Sam Fury

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  Teach Yourself Evasive Wilderness Survival! 
  Learn everything you need to survive in the wild while escaping your enemy. 
  From stealth movement to covert shelters to finding food and water while on the run, and everything in between. 
  Evasive survival is the hardest type of wilderness survival there is, and the best type to learn. 
  Discover all the evasive survival skills you need, because if you can survive under these circumstances, you can survive anything. 
  Get it now.Your Ultimate Wilderness Survival Book 
  Inside this wilderness survival handbook you will learn how to:Make improvised knives and other tools.Evade trackers.Build evasive wilderness survival shelters.Navigate with or without a map and compass.Move safely through various terrains.Predict the weather and use it to your advantage.Find water and wilderness survival foods while leaving as little trace as possible.Build covert fires with or without matches.Attract rescue without giving away your position to your enemy. 
  ... and many more wilderness survival tips. 
  Teach yourself evasive survival, because surviving in the wild is harder when your enemy is chasing you. 
  Get it now.

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  A Year To Remember - The 1993-94...

  Alfred C. Martino

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  Join Mick Hubert, Voice of the Gators, as he relives, through radio high-lights, the 1993-94 Gator football and basketball seasons – a year which saw the University of Florida climb to the top of collegiate athletic programs. Capturing a second consecutive SEC Eastern Division title, the Florida Gators avenged a loss to Alabama the year before by beating the Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship game and earning a berth in the Sugar Bowl. Along the way, the Gator scored more points, totaled more yards and passed for more touchdowns than any team in conference history. Against undefeated West Virginia, the Gators rolled to a 41-7 Sugar Bowl win, for a school-record eleventh victory and a #5 ranking in the final AP poll. The Florida basketball team began the 1993-94 season largely unheralded, but shocking critics and fans alike, marched to victory after victory leaving in their wake major powers Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma State. On their way to a school-record 29 victories, the Gators become SEC Eastern Divisions CO-Champions, SEC Tournament Runner-ups and ranked #14 in the final AP poll. Seeded a #3 in the NCAA Tournament, Florida defeated James Madison and Pennsylvania, stunned UConn and rallied against Boston College to capture the East Regional Title. They had, in fact, “ Found A Way” to the final Four… It was A year To Remember!

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  Insights into the Rugby World Cup

  Lloyd Burnard, Nick Mallet

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  Ever since the springboks won the Rugby World Cup in 1995, South Africans have been passionate about the tournament that is the pinnacle of sporting achievement.
  Nick Mallett, who coached the Boks at the 1999 World Cup, has become a household name for his incisive and forthright commentary and analysis. Join him as he takes you into the beating heart of the tournament, which kicks off in Paris in September. He tackles the following key questions:
  •How strong are the Boks going into the RWC?
  •Who are the favourites to win, and why?
  •How does one 'play' the referee – both on and off the field?
  •What are playing conditions like in France, where Mallett coached for a decade?
  •Can Rassie Erasmus do it again and pull off a double win?
  Filled with keen insights, opinions and anecdotes of games past, this is a book every fan should read.

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