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  The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife...

  Puja ra

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  'What do you know about the boy?' Dad asked. 'He plays cricket for India,' my uncle replied, as if this mere fact was a clincher.  
  The announcement did not make any noticeable impression on my father and Geeta Didi, because, like me, they did not follow cricket. 
  'I've seen him play,' announced my mother, astounding us all. 'You have?' I asked, dumbfounded. 
  In 2013, Puja Pabari, who had never followed cricket and didn't understand the game, married Cheteshwar Pujara and witnessed firsthand what happens in a cricketer's daily life. Over the next few years, however, she learnt the nuances of the game, understood sports nutrition to take care of the diet requirements of a vegetarian husband and took charge of the Pujara household as the sole woman in the house. 
  In The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife, Puja brings a unique perspective on what it takes to be a cricketer's wife, the pressures of managing expectations on both personal and professional fronts and the struggles, vulnerabilities and triumphs of being so closely associated with the game in a cricket-crazy nation. Alongside, she offers a rare glimpse into Cheteshwar Pujara's life, from playing street cricket at a railway colony in Rajkot to eventually becoming one of the greatest test cricketers in India, and the sacrifices his parents made to ensure he fulfilled his dream despite their difficult circumstances. 
  Heartfelt and candid, The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife is a testament to the resilience and passion that define Cheteshwar as well as the couple's enduring love and commitment to each other-a rollercoaster of emotions.

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  The Grind Line - The gears that...

  Keith Gave

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  By the author of the award-winning best seller, 'The Russian Five.' 
  The 'Grind Line' is one of the most successful units in hockey history, and without peer among so-called fourth lines, for those who insist on numbering them. Kris Draper, flanked by Kirk Maltby and Joe Kocur, and later Darren McCarty, deserve their rightful place in Detroit shoulder-to-shoulder with the Production Line, the most famous forward unit in National Hockey League history: Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay alongside Sid Abel, and later Alex Delvecchio, four men whose numbers hang from the rafters at Little Caesers Arena. This book argues,  and has the receipts to prove it, that the Grind Line was every bit as important in its era as the Production Line was in the dynastic 1950s. 
  'Those four guys, they made all the difference,' says Scotty Bowman, the Hockey Hall of Fame coach who wrote the foreword to this book

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  The Seventymile Kid - The Lost...

  Tom Walker

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  The Seventymile Kid tells the remarkable account of Harry Karstens, who was the actual—if unheralded—leader of the Hudson Stuck Expedition that was the first to summit Mount McKinley in Alaska. All but forgotten by history, a young Karstens arrived in the Yukon during the 1897 Gold Rush, gained fame as a dog musher hauling U.S. Mail in Alaska, and eventually became the first superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now known as Denali National Park and Preserve). Aided by Karstens's own journals, longtime Denali writer and photographer Tom Walker uncovered archival information about the Stuck climb, and reveals that the Stuck "triumph" was an expedition marred by significant conflict. Without Karstens's wilderness skills and Alaska-honed tenacity, it is quite possible Hudson Stuck would never have climbed anywhere near the summit of McKinley. Yet the two men had a falling out shortly after the climb and never spoke again. In this book, Walker attempts to set the record straight about the historic first ascent itself, as well as other pioneer attempts by Frederick Cook and Judge Wickersham. 
   
   
   
  Fans of Alaska literature, American history, and mountaineering lore will love this adventurous biography of the largerthan-life "sourdough" Karstens, in which Alaska—its wilderness, its iconic mountain, and its pioneer spirit—looms large.

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  Sports Fundamentals - Mastering...

  Zane Ryder

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  This book contains the following 4 books: 
  - Soccer Skills: Soccer, known as football in most parts of the world, is one of the most popular and widely played sports across the globe. It is a game that transcends cultures, bringing people together through the love of competition and teamwork. To understand soccer, it is essential to explore its rich history, learn the basics of the game, and familiarize yourself with its rules and positions. 
  - Baseball Basics: Baseball is a game of precision, strategy, and athleticism, and understanding its fundamental principles is essential for success at any level of play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, mastering the basics forms the foundation for all other skills in the game. This chapter will introduce you to the core aspects of baseball, focusing on the essential elements of hitting, pitching, and fielding that every player must know. 
  - Boxing Basics: Boxing is one of the oldest and most celebrated combat sports in history, combining athleticism, strategy, and resilience. Its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was practiced as both a form of entertainment and a test of physical prowess. Over time, boxing has evolved into a regulated sport with worldwide recognition, drawing millions of fans and participants alike. 
  - Football Fundamentals: The origins of American football lie in two English sports: soccer and rugby. In the mid-1800s, colleges in the United States began to play their own variations of these games. Harvard, Princeton, and Yale were instrumental in experimenting with the rules, gradually distinguishing their style of play from soccer and rugby. The first intercollegiate game, played in 1869 between Rutgers and Princeton, resembled soccer more than the football we know today. Over the next few decades, the sport evolved significantly. 
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  Winning Golf - The Mental Game...

  Saul L. Miller

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  One of the world’s leading sport psychologists offers practical techniques to improve your golf performance and learn the peak performance mindset 
  		 
  In Winning Golf, Dr. Saul L. Miller, one of the world’s leading sport psychologists, describes eight of the most common problems limiting golfing performance and in the process gives readers powerful, practical techniques to overcome these challenges. With his guidance, you’ll learn the performance mindset and emotional management to play with more impact, consistency, and pleasure.
  		 
  Do you want to discover what the pros do to prepare mentally and excel under pressure? Winning Golf’s mental training program comes with input from over 70 of the world’s top golfers. There is specific advice on how to improve your short game, develop an effective shot routine, tune out negative and anxious mental chatter, play calm and strong, master the “yips,” and use performance-enhancing self-talk and imagery to strengthen confidence and develop a more competitive golf identity.
  		 
  You will also get insights from the Sub-60 Club — the elite set of PGA golfers who shot sub-60 rounds on regulation courses — and hear from several pro athletes from the NHL and NFL about how the mental training they did with Dr. Miller has transferred to and improved their golf game.
  		 
  Bottom line, Winning Golf: The Mental Game will significantly improve your golf game, and the very same techniques will enhance the quality of your life.

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  Succeed in your first triathlon

  Robert Tolksdorf

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  So, you want to give it a try with your first triathlon? Because you lost a bet? Because you are going through a midlife crisis and want to prove your youth? Or because you are athletically ambitious? No matter what, these are all good reasons to try it. In this audiobook, you will learn everything you need to know in a concise way at a beginner's level. You should do it and have fun doing it. Podiums will come later ... 
  Find out what distances there are and what equipment you need for swimming, cycling, and running in a triathlon. Learn what the transition area looks like in a triathlon and how you move around it during the competition. You will get tips on what to eat before the competition and what to pack. Find out how it works on the ground with the distribution of starting numbers and the check-in to the transition area. Set up your transition area so that you can quickly access your equipment during the competition without a lot of confusion and searching. 
  When you start for the first time, a vivid description of the competition process, including the two transitions, will help you. Avoid major mistakes and have fun. Finish successfully and enjoy the aftermath. You might even enjoy your sore muscles later. If you’ve been infected with triathlon addiction, get to know the wide range of multisport options. Get the triathlon badge, plan further competitions, and find a club. This humorous and compact description will motivate you to have a great sporting experience.  
  Disclaimer for the book: There are no training plans. You can find plenty of these on the Internet and you have to do the training yourself anyway! 
  The author Robert Tolksdorf was a university professor of computer science until 2016. He discovered a penchant for endurance sports in his mid-forties, which he pursued as a hobby as a marathon runner, triathlete, and long-distance swimmer.

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