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  Little Book of the Grand National

  Julian Seaman

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  The Grand National is the most famous horse race in the world. Officially first run in 1839, it is now watched in 140 countries on television with viewing figures of more than 500 million. Run in early April at Aintree, Liverpool, this spectacular steeplechase over 30 fearsome fences and four and a half miles has had a history filled with drama. In the first running a Captain Becher fell into the ditch which now bears his name. In 1956 the Queen Mothe's Devon Loch looked set to win, ridden by future thriller writer Dick Francis in the saddle, only to belly flop, legs akimbo, yards from the line. In 1967 there was a pile- up at the fence before the Canal Turn allowing 100/1 outsider Foinavon to come through to win. In the 1970s, when the future of the race looked seriously in doubt, the three amazing wins by Red Rum re-engaged the public, and who can forget the emotional victory of cancer survivor Bob Champion and Aldaniti in 1981? The National has thrown up some great characters such as the Spanish nobleman the Duke of Albuquerque and English racing journalist Lord Oaksey. In the history of the race, the largest number of runners was an enormous field of 66 and the fewest to finish was just two. In 1993 a starting fiasco resulted in the race being declared null and void and, only four years later, it was postponed by a bomb scare and was run on the following Monday.
  Little Book of the Grand National tells all these tales, illustrated with great contemporary pictures and photographs.

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  Cheers Geoff! - Tales from the...

  Geoff Shreeves

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  Geoff Shreeves is a giant of football. From reporting pitchside on the biggest matches to his iconic appearances in EA's FIFA series, Geoff's warmth, humour and expertise have made him a constant fixture of the sport. In this audio edition of Cheers Geoff!, read by the author himself, Geoff shares hilarious, bizarre and moving stories from across his incredible career.This audio edition includes a foreword from Alan Shearer.'Cracking read . . . loved it' - Piers Morgan'Packed with brilliant anecdotes about the biggest names' - The MirrorThere are just a handful of people who have been ever-present for the thirty years of the Premier League, but only one person has been at the very epicentre for the entire period: Geoff Shreeves. From signalling the very first ball to be kicked on Sky’s Premier League coverage to facing down Sir Alex Ferguson’s wrath (on countless occasions), Geoff is an integral part of the football fabric, respected by everybody in the game while still asking the toughest questions. Geoff’s interviews with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger, Frank Lampard and Alan Shearer have become the stuff of legend, but it is his close personal relationships with the game’s star names that really sets him apart.Packed full of hilarious stories on and off the pitch – including trying to teach Sir Michael Caine how to act, a frightening encounter with Mike Tyson, as well as getting a lift home from the World Cup with Mick Jagger – Cheers, Geoff! is a must-listen autobiography for any fan of the beautiful game. A natural storyteller, Geoff brings an astonishing catalogue of tales to life with his unique brand of experience, insight and humour.'A legend' - Arsène Wenger'No one handles the big moments better' - Jordan Henderson

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  Mastering Navigation at Sea -...

  Paul Boissier

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  A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason – it's the world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. It's not another RYA Course Handbook; it's written by a mariner for other mariners. It's well-informed, easy to read and honest about the author's triumphs and disasters over a lifetime's navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is packed with hundreds of illustrations – colour photographs, charts, diagrams and tables – making the text easy to understand. The book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.

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  In Praise of Walking by Shane...

  American Classics

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  "In Praise of Walking" by Shane O'Mara unravels the multifaceted benefits of walking, presenting it as a key to enhancing physical and mental health, boosting creativity, and fostering social connections. This summary encapsulates the essence of walking as a fundamental human trait, advocating for its integration into daily life for overall well-being improvement. O'Mara's insights encourage readers to rediscover the joy and necessity of walking, emphasizing its role in brain function, creative processes, and social engagement.

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  The Brave Athlete - Calm the...

  Simon Marshall PhD, Lesley Paterson

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  The Brave Athlete solves the thirteen most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. 
  You don't have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look. 
  What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don't want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You can. 
  The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport. Dr. Marshall is a sport psychology expert who trains the brains of elite professional athletes. Paterson is a three-time world champion triathlete and coach. Together, they offer this innovative brain training guide that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience with athletes.

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  Tennis Mastermind - Improve Your...

  Dejan Simic

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  An exciting place for Tennis Players and Tennis Lovers!Studies have proven that for people of any age, gender, or athletic ability, tennis is the best sport for a lifetime, an exceptional choice of cardio training, leading to unimaginable heights and gives confidence.When it comes to a high level of competing in tennis, it is of primary importance to have a mentor who can guide the player to master the game. Behind every exceptional player, there is an exceptional teacher!Sometimes defeat is even better than a victory if you draw the right lesson from it. This is the value that teaches you how to be a successful tennis player and enables you to deal with everything else in life.Do you know that tennis is also linked to a child’s school performance, social behavior, lower rates of suspension from school, and contribute to adolescent health and physical status of all age groups as the best cardiovascular activity in today’s world.Tennis players train in problem-solving all the time, during each, and between each point. Anticipation, timing, ability to identify weaknesses in the opponent's game, concentration, and mental recovery – those are all tactics and skills used to become successful in outwitting opponents, even those that are far more powerful.We all have ups and downs, this is lifeThe higher you are in the social circle, the diagram of ups and downs is more violent and unpredictable, at the same time more challenging. The most important part is to be and to stay physically and mentally fit as the only way to overcome all the obstacles on your path to happiness and success With this set of mind, you are just gaining more experience, always looking forward to the next day challenges of life and work by enjoying present moments, and having clear plans for the future, based on past experiences.

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