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  It's a Goal! - a personal...

  Archie Macpherson

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  The scoring of a goal in football unleashes emotions for the scorer, teammates, opponents and onlookers on terracing and living-room couches, that can play havoc with our anticipation of what constitutes an ordinary day.  
  Legendary commentator Archie Macpherson delves into the heart of the beautiful game, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Macpherson captures the essence of football's emotional rollercoaster through a curated personal selection of significant goals – some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant – together with the fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored.
  With unparalleled insight and passion, Macpherson invites readers to experience the highs and lows of football, a game where so often a goal transcends the boundaries of the pitch to touch the hearts of fans worldwide. 
  It's a Goal! is a testament to the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all – whoever our team, wherever we are.

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  A Mile at a Time

  Mark "Mace" Macy, Travis Macy,...

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  This audiobook edition of A Mile at a Time includes additional insights after each chapter from author, Travis Macy, and a bonus track featuring poetry written and read by Travis Macy. 
  
  In October 2018, Mark “Mace” Macy, sixty-four years old, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He had spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few people who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Once diagnosed, he feared losing endurance, strength, and independence. 
  Mace's son Travis, also a professional endurance athlete, also struggled to see his father battling the disease. In 2019 they decided to participate in World's Toughest Race—a seven-day, grueling 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together.
  
  Weaving excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, A Mile at a Time tells the story of this incredible journey and what both father and son learned along the way.
  
  A powerful story about living—and thriving—with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans, this timely and deeply moving father-son adventure sheds light on the hard truths of this disease while giving listeners hope of all that still can be achieved.

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  Inspiring Baseball Stories For...

  Falcon Focus

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  Curious about the player who broke baseball's toughest barrier? Ever heard of the woman who struck out Babe Ruth? Wonder what it takes to pitch a perfect game in the World Series? 
  Dive into the exciting world of baseball with Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids. This book is a grand slam of tales showcasing the determination, skill, and heart that define baseball legends. 
  Inside, you'll discover: 
  - Breaking Barriers: Jackie Robinson: Follow Robinson's journey from his early years to shattering Major League Baseball's color barrier, facing and overcoming immense challenges. 
  - The Miracle on Grass: 1980 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team: Relive the underdog story of this team's remarkable victory over the Soviet Union, a win that inspired a nation. 
  - The First Woman in Baseball: Jackie Mitchell: Learn about Mitchell's groundbreaking achievement in a male-dominated sport and her legendary strikeout of two baseball greats. 
  - Youngest Major Leaguer: Joe Nuxhall: Discover the story of Nuxhall's incredible debut in Major League Baseball at the age of 15 and his enduring impact on the game. 
  Each story is a tribute to the spirit of baseball, filled with historical moments, groundbreaking achievements, and inspiring tales of perseverance. Perfect for young baseball enthusiasts, aspiring players, or any child who loves a great sports story, this book goes beyond the game; it's a celebration of baseball's most inspiring heroes. 
  Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids is more than a sports book; it's a source of motivation and a homage to the love of the game. 
  Come inside to embark on an adventure through the captivating world of baseball, filled with legendary tales and unforgettable heroes!

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  Real Footy Fans Quiz Book - 1000...

  Mart Matthews

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  Mart Matthews is the author of an acclaimed series of football quiz books that have featured Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Spurs, West Ham United and Wolves.
  This book concerns itself with football in general and, like all Mart's previous books, comprises 1,000 questions in 100 categories, with a bonus section on the 2022 World Cup.
  Try these for size:
  Political football
  1. A British Prime Minister shares a surname with the man who opened the scoring in the 1986 World Cup final between Argentina and West Germany. What was that surname?
  2. A member of Manchester United's FA Cup-winning sides of 1996 and 1999 shared his surname with a future British Prime Minister. Who was that player?
  3. The first name of a player who scored a winning goal for Chelsea in an FA Cup final is also the surname of an earlier British Prime Minister. Who are the two men?
  4. Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1970, Arsenal followed suit the following year and Sunderland took the trophy in 1973. Each of these sides contained the surname of a British Prime Minister. Which three surnames were involved?
  Ties in with the release of Mart Matthew's quiz books on Manchester City, Newcastle, Southampton, Portsmouth, Blackburn and West Brom.

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  Mad Dog! - Detroit Tiger Dick...

  Tom McAuliffe

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  Born to be a Ballplayer... 
  ...from a town so small it didn’t have a traffic light. 
  Dick McAuliffe was drafted into Major League Baseball at the age of 17 by the Detroit Tigers and became a 3-time MLB 'All Star', 1968 World Series Champion and loving Father with 2 wonderful kids. 
  Every team needs a 'spark plug'… a player who can rally other players and the fans when things get tough. 
  A batting stance like no other, he never got the credit he deserved playing America’s favorite pastime giving 110% every time he hit the field. Included here are actual interviews with Dick recorded in the mid-1980s and used by permission of The Society of Baseball Research at Arizona State University. 
  Told by his distant relative award winning Author Tom McAuliffe via published interviews, his fellow players, friends and family, he was that glue that holds a team together. A player that is the passionate ignition source making positive things happen on the field and on the score board despite individual stats. 
  That was Dick 'Mad Dog' McAuliffe and this is his inspirational story!

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  The Art of Horsemanship and On...

  Name Xenophon, Morris Morgan

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  Xenophon’s The Art of Horsemanship is a highly unusual text in the corpus of Classical Greek literature. It is a short survey on the various aspects of care for horses as seen by a highly experienced rider from the 5th century BCE. It is particularly notable because so many of its observations are relevant to the modern rider. Xenophon, friend of Socrates and professional soldier, is best known as the author Anabasis, the vivid account of a failed military expedition deep into Persia.  
   
  The Art of Horsemanship is very different in tone and content – a practical study from deep personal knowledge gained from working with horses, but none the less fascinating. 
   
   Xenophon considers what features and qualities to look for in a horse – among them broad chest, wide nostrils, prominent eye, supple knees, positive manner– and the sound of the hoof, which indicates good feet. (The ancient Greeks did not shoe their horses). There are even useful tips on approaching the horse to avoid conflict. He discusses training over different terrains and many other useful tips. The translator, Morris H. Morgan, provides extensive notes, not just on technical pointers such as mounting without stirrups or saddle, but also by comparing contemporary sculptures where artists took licence over reality. Furthermore, Morgan provides a fascinating essay The Greek Riding-Horse, which is an extended commentary on Xenophon.  Also on this recording is Xenophon’s On The Cavalry General, a second treatise on horsemanship, but taking a different perspective.

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