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  Take the Lead - Hanging On...

  Sasha DiGiulian

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  This program is read by the author.World champion climber Sasha DiGiulian tells her story—from coming of age under the scrutiny of social media, navigating a male-dominated sport, and tackling her most heart-stopping climbs—and shares the power of perseverance and positivity.At age six, Sasha DiGiulian stepped into a climbing gym for the first time and was competing within a year. Decked out in all-pink gear and with her blonde hair tied into pigtails, Sasha knew from an early age what it was like to be a girl in a traditionally male-dominated sport, vowing to never sacrifice her femininity to fit in. With a fierce love for the climb and incredible natural talent, Sasha soon won her first National Sport Climbing Championship at only seventeen, and a year later took the title of World Champion.To her fans, it looked like Sasha was on top of the world. But under the accolades, she was just another young woman learning how to handle the intense scrutiny of social media and dealing with body dysmorphia, all while quietly facing a potentially career-ending injury. In a relatable and inspiring voice, Take the Lead reflects on the highs and lows of Sasha’s illustrious life and career for the first time, bringing listeners on her remarkable journey from novice climber to Columbia University graduate, adventurer, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, and one of the most recognizable faces in climbing. For listeners of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, Take the Lead ultimately emphasizes the power of perseverance, fearlessness and positivity in tackling some of the most daunting and fearsome climbs—on and off the wall.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Basketball (and Other Things) -...

  Shea Serrano

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  This book is made up of thirty-three chapters. Each chapter is a different basketball question that needs to be answered. Some of them are obviously crucial (Example: What's the Most Important NBA Championship?) and some of them are secretly crucial (Example: Was Kobe Bryant a Dork?). But all of them are approached in ways that (I hope you think) are smart and fun and nuanced. Also, you should know ahead of time that some of the pieces go a bit sideways sometimes, like the chapter that ends up just being the script of an action movie, or the other chapter that's actually just a bunch of lists and nothing else. Basketball is fun. —Shea

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  Rugby Has F***ing Laws Not Rules...

  Paul Williams

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  A “brilliantly hilarious” and accessible guide to the rugby law book (Ben Shepherd). The laws of rugby are as extensive as they are confusing, their nuances and interpretations argued over relentlessly by rugby fans around the world and virtually impenetrable to those who are new to the game. In an effort to provide some much-needed clarity, Paul Williams takes an irreverent, hilarious, p*ss-taking tour through the labyrinth that is rugby’s rule book—or, for the pedantic, rugby’s law book. Hilarious, off-beat and (surprisingly) insightful, this is the perfect gift for rugby fans all around the world.Praise for Rugby Has F***ing Laws, Not Rules “This is great fun . . . you’ll learn about rugby’s laws with a big smile on your face. Made me chuckle lots.” —Rob Robertson, Daily Mail “The book I wish I’d written.” —Alex Payne, The Good, the Bad and the Rugby “A magnificent thing.” —Robbie Owen, Squidge Rugby “A light-hearted, jeering tour through the nuanced rules—sorry laws—of rugby union . . . as fun for the lifelong rugby fan as it is a genuinely helpful resource for someone new to the sport and its many law interpretations.” —Jessica Hayden, The Times “A very entertaining look at the laws, made me laugh out loud.” —James Hook

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  The Cricketer Book of Cricket...

  Christopher Martin Jenkins

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  Long out of print, the late Christopher Martin-Jenkins' humorous book The Cricketer Book of Eccentric Behaviour and Cricket Eccentric Eccentrics is at last available as an ebook. A noted cricket commentator, Editor of The Cricketer from 1980 and President of the Cricket Society from 1998 to 2008, Christopher had an encyclopaedic knowledge of cricket including a wealth of anecdotes and amusing stories which are regaled with humour in this book which was a popular best-seller when first published in the 1980s.

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  Canal Fishing - A Practical Guide

  Dominic Garnett

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  With hundreds of miles of underfished water, canals represent a vast, untapped fishing resource. From shallow, secluded rural waters to giant urban ship channels, they offer a staggering diversity of angling potential which is open and affordable to all.
  
  Britain's canals have never been in better shape, with a huge range of species to target. From classic roach fishing to specimen carp, pike and increasingly common surprises like chub and zander, this book covers everything from traditional to ultra-modern techniques.
  
  This is more than just a 'how to' volume. With details of venues and notable fish records from every part of the UK, this book also represents an essential guide to Britain's canals. Whether you're planning a short break or looking for a fresh challenge on your local 'Cut', Dominic Garnett's book is packed with inspiring ideas, beautiful photography and invaluable information.

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  The Physics of NASCAR - The...

  Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, Ray...

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  Every NASCAR fan—at one time or another—asks the same question: Why isn't my favorite driver winning? This is your chance to discover how much more there is to NASCAR than "Go fast, turn left, and don't crash." If you've ever wondered why race cars don't have mufflers, how "bump drafting" works, or what in the world "Let's go up a pound on the right rear and add half a round of wedge" means, The Physics of NASCAR is for you.In this fast-paced investigation into the adrenaline-pumping world of NASCAR, a physicist with a passion uncovers what happens when the rubber hits the road and 800-horsepower vehicles compete at 190 miles per hour only inches from one another.Diandra Leslie-Pelecky tells her story in terms anyone who drives a car—and maybe occasionally looks under the hood—can understand. How do drivers walk away from serious crashes? How can two cars travel faster together than either car can on its own? How do you dress for a 1800°F gasoline fire? In simple yet detailed, high-octane prose, this is the ultimate thrill ride for armchair speed demons, auto science buffs, and NASCAR fans at every level of interest.Listeners, start your engines.

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