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  More Than a Game - The GAA and...

  Michael Moynihan

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  The GAA has always been about more than sport. It's the pulse of Irish communities – a shared language of identity, belonging and pride. But today, as the Association finds itself at a crossroads, urgent questions arise.
  Is the GAA still a grassroots, amateur movement? Or has it become a machine for elite competition, real estate development and media influence?
  Acclaimed journalist Michael Moynihan exposes the real forces reshaping the GAA, from under-the-table payments and controversial stadium deals to fixture chaos and the impact of pop concerts. Thoughtful and unflinching, he reveals an organisation grappling with its identity and why the outcome matters to every parish, player and supporter in Ireland.
  'Michael is rooted in the GAA but never bound by it. He sees our games and Association through a unique and unflinching lens. For anyone who loves the GAA and Irish sport, this book is essential reading.' Donal Óg Cusack
  'No one writes about the GAA like Michael Moynihan.' Pat Spillane

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  Basic Bass Fishing - A Guide to...

  Victor Dotson

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  Basic Bass Fishing: A Guide to Mastering Essential Techniques in Luring Largemouths, and Reeling in Big Catches for Anglers of All LevelsDive into the world of angling excitement and achievement with "Basic Bass Fishing: A Guide to Mastering Essential Techniques in Luring Largemouths, and Reeling in Big Catches for Anglers of All Levels." Whether you're a novice eager to cast your first line or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, this audiobook is your gateway to bass fishing success.Journey alongside seasoned anglers and uncover the artistry of bass fishing from start to finish. Immerse yourself in step-by-step instructions and proven strategies that encompass the fundamentals of luring, casting, and reeling in these prized game fish. With every chapter, you'll gain the insight and confidence needed to set the hook and land the catch of a lifetime.From selecting the right lures to mastering retrieval techniques, "Basic Bass Fishing" provides an essential toolkit for any angler. Discover the secrets to navigating different waters, adapting to varying conditions, and enhancing your chances of reeling in that elusive trophy-worthy bass.Prepare to create lasting memories on every fishing expedition as you embrace the art and science of bass fishing. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to transform each trip into an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply seeking the thrill of the catch, this guide is your key to unlocking the world of basic bass fishing and embarking on a journey of angling excellence.

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  Finley Ball - How Two Outsiders...

  Nancy Finley

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  When Charlie Finley bought the A’s in 1960, he was an outsider to the game—an insurance businessman with a larger-than-life personality. He brought his cousin Carl on as his right-hand man, moved the team from Kansas City to Oakland, and pioneered a new way to put together a winning team. With legendary players like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter, and Vida Blue, the Finleys’ Oakland A’s won three straight World Series and riveted the nation. 
  Now Carl Finley’s daughter Nancy reveals the whole story behind her family’s winning legacy—how her father and uncle developed their scouting strategy, why they employed odd gimmicks like orange baseballs and “mustache bonuses,” and how the success of the ’70s Oakland A’s changed the game of baseball.

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  Jimmy Anderson: Finding the...

  Jimmy Anderson

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  THIS AUTUMN'S MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSON'Revealing and often moving' - Guardian21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets.This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in. Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school, bunking off, dreaming of being somewhere - anywhere - else, to dominating the 22 yards of the wicket as part of the deadliest England attack ever assembled.Jimmy takes us inside the dressing room, to those unforgettable moments: his debut under Nasser Hussain, facing off the Aussies with Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen's 'textgate' and that Mitchell Johnson incident. He reflects on the intense rivalries with Michael Clarke and Sachin Tendulkar and the burgeoning friendships with Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad. Delving behind the cricket, Jimmy reveals his experiences of personal loss alongside the pain of professional injury, and the strength he found from his marriage and the arrival of his two children.Finding the Edge is a front-row seat at the greatest games of the last two decades as England journey from perennial losers to world number one. But, above all, it is a coming-of-age story that reveals the real Jimmy Anderson: vulnerable, introspective, relentlessly determined, constantly evolving - a bowler unequalled, a career like no other.

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  25 Meters to God

  Tad M. Weiss

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  "Mr. Weiss? I'm sorry, but . . . it seems there's been an accident."With that life-changing call in June 2014, Tad Weiss learns that his daughter, Maggie, who is ten days into a study-abroad program in Seville, Spain, has been hit by a bus while on her morning run. Within hours he and his wife, Wendy, are on a plane to Seville and to the hospital where Maggie lies in a coma. Feeling helpless and anxious to get to their daughter, they do the only thing that brings them comfort-they pray.What at first appears to be an unimaginable tragedy soon reveals itself as evidence that God is in complete control. Through the support of Wendy and an unexpected community of believers, Tad's eyes are opened to God's desire to use even the most catastrophic of events to achieve His purposes. This story of healing and spiritual reawakening is told through the viewpoint of a grief-stricken father, utilizing the posts he wrote at the time to share Maggie's progress with friends, family, and a growing number of followers.This journey of faith and uncertainty culminates in an amazing and unforeseen athletic accomplishment that wouldn't have happened if not for the accident. It is a testimony to the power of prayer, and proof that God performs miracles today, just as He always has. Anyone who loves a story of perseverance and faith will find encouragement in 25 Meters to God.

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  World in Their Hands - The Story...

  Martyn Thomas

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  Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Rugby Book of the Year 2023  World in their Hands recounts the remarkable events that led to a group of friends from south-west London staging the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. The tournament was held just 13 years after teams from University College London and King’s contested a match that catalysed the growth of the women’s game in the UK, and the organisers overcame myriad obstacles before, during and after the World Cup. Those challenges, which included ingrained misogyny, motherhood, a recession, the Gulf War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, provide a fitting framing device for a book that celebrates female achievement in the face of adversity.  Although ostensibly a story about women’s rugby, this is a tale that has rare crossover appeal. It is not only the account of a group of inspirational women who took on the institutional misogyny that existed in rugby clubs across the globe to put on a first ever Women’s Rugby World Cup. It is also the compelling and relatable tale of how those women, their peers and others in the generations before them, reshaped the idea of what it means to be a woman, finding acceptance and friendship on boggy rugby pitches. At the time, with the men’s game tying itself up in knots about professionalism and apartheid, these women were a breath of fresh air. Three decades on, their achievements deserve to be highlighted to a wider audience.

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