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  Cairngorm John

  John Allen

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  The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured. This special anniversary edition of his story includes new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed over the last decade.“The twisting mix of sadness and wit are blended together with perfection” MOUNTAIN RESCUE MAGAZINE`A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.' Annie Brown, The Daily Record `Makes Touching the Void seem like a pretty routine day on the hill. ‘Iain Macwhirter, The Sunday Herald `Cairngorm John is a remarkable piece of work: succinct, moving, compassionate, gripping, technically detailed and yet broad enough in its appeal to hold the attention of general audiences'-Rennie MacOwen, The Scots Magazine`Cairngorm John portrays the human side of mountain rescue, clearly demonstrating the emotional roller coaster that's involved, as well as the camaraderie that exists within teams like Cairngorm Mountain Rescue. I wish every 'do-gooder' who insists on full-time professional mountain rescue teams would read the book and recognise that the main ingredients for a mountain rescuer are commitment, concern and enthusiasm. John Allen has all these in abundance. He also tells a very good story.' Cameron McNeish, TGO Magazine‘It's as much about love of the mountains as their dangers.' LIBBY PURVES

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  Back from the Edge - Mental...

  Luke Sutton

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  “One of the most open and honest and thought-provoking books on the effect addiction and alcohol can have on the career and life of a county cricketer.” —Deep Extra Cover 
   
  The truth is that professional sports are a breeding ground for addictive behavior. 
   
  Luke Sutton is a business owner and successful agent to sporting stars such as James Taylor, Nile Wilson and Sam Quek, but his life didn’t always look so positive. 
   
  Back from the Edge reveals the huge ups and major downs that a professional career in sports can bring—and the mental health difficulties that can plague a sportsperson along the way. Luke knows this more than most. Brutally, but refreshingly honest, this no-frills autobiography of the former professional cricketer describes in detail the moment he hit rock bottom, how he got there, his roller coaster journey through rehab, and the important lessons he’s learned since. 
   
  Throughout the book, Luke remains candid and reveals how his addictions affected his personal life, from his friends to family to his children. Back from the Edge is heart-wrenching. It’s also thoroughly genuine, funny and utterly inspirational, and has allowed the former cricketer to speak about his mental health and to raise awareness of addiction in sports. Now a sports agent, he is perfectly placed to spot the warning signs in young stars, and to support them before they spiral into the same type of experiences he faced. 
   
  “A raw account of his alcoholism and the process of rebuilding his life.” —The Telegraph 
   
  “One of the most honest cricket books ever written.” —ESPNcricinfo

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  Little Book of Football

  Michael Heatley

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  It's nearly a century and a half since the first rules of football were thrased out in a London tavern. The lawmakers gathered there would hardly recognise the game as we now know it, with live television broadcasts and multiple camera angles, websites updating us on the facts and figures of our favourite clubs and personalities like Beckham, Gazza and Rooney making it onto as many newspaper front pages as back. Yet the game retains the basic premise as set out in 1863: the winning team is still the 11 men who score the most goals. The prizes not competed for - World Cup, Premiership, Champions League, Carling Cup - may be new, but the FA Cup, first contested in 1872, is still the most prestigious domestic knock-out competition around. This information-packed, fully illustrated book follows all the twists, turns and traditions that have made football the world's favourite game.

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  PREPPER’S LONG-TERM SURVIVAL...

  Scarlett Morrison

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  In an ever-changing world marked by unpredictability, the need for preparedness has never been more evident. "Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide: Navigating Challenges and Thriving in Uncertain Times" is an essential handbook that equips you with the skills and mindset needed to not only survive but thrive during extended periods of uncertainty. 
  Inside this book, you will discover:Strategic Planning: Learn how to create a comprehensive long-term survival plan tailored to your individual circumstances.Resource Management: Explore efficient ways to manage and conserve essential resources such as food, water, and energy.Self-Sufficiency: Discover techniques for cultivating your own food, generating power, and becoming less reliant on external systems.Emergency Medical Skills: Acquire basic medical knowledge to address injuries and illnesses when professional medical care may not be available.Psychological Resilience: Understand the psychological challenges that come with long-term survival scenarios and develop strategies to maintain mental well-being.Community Building: Learn the importance of building and fostering a resilient community for mutual support and shared resources.Homesteading and Sustainable Living: Gain insights into the principles of homesteading and sustainable practices that can enhance your self-sufficiency. 
  "Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide" transcends short-term emergency preparedness, offering a roadmap for sustained self-reliance and adaptability in the face of extended challenges. 
  Embrace the power of preparation and equip yourself with the knowledge to create a secure and resilient future for you and your loved ones. 
   

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  Every Shot Must Have a Purpose -...

  Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron...

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  As coaches to some of golf's top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They don't believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don't even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.Unlike any other golf audiobook, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player's game. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe it's possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mindset and well-honed intuitive power.Foreword by Annika Sorenstam.

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  Gold - How Gretzky's Men Ended...

  Tim Wharnsby

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  "Now after fifty years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcasterThere was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out fifty years of frustration for the nation that invented ice hockey.Canadians from coast to coast were whipped into a frenzy, with impromptu celebrations on streets like Granville in Vancouver, Yonge in Toronto, Ste-Catherine in Montreal, and Portage and Main in Winnipeg.Gold is the definitive chronicle of how the men of Team Canada made history. Marking twenty years since the momentous victory, Tim Wharnsby delivers the inside story of how Gretzky built the team and Pat Quinn got them to the gold medal, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and personnel.

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