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  101 Ways to Enjoy Retirement -...

  Ravina Chandra

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  Is retirement what you expected? 
  You've made it to retirement, the start of a new fantastic chapter in your life. You’re now the boss, which means you get to design the life you've always wanted. 
  Maybe it’s been months already; at first, unfamiliar, what with the mornings you could sleep in or days where you didn’t have to wash your hair. You have now settled into your ‘new’ life. 
  But is something missing? If so, this book is for you. 
  In 101 Ways to Enjoy Retirement, you’ll discover:Unique hobbies from 21 different countriesFascinating facts and history from around the worldHow to adapt exotic pastimes to your own home environmentIdeas that might just awaken your inner travel bugEverything you need for an active and fulfilling retirementAnd so much more… 
  Uncover activities to stimulate your mind, body, and soul. Some pursuits you can do on your own, others with a group, the choice is yours. Instead of spending more time on the couch, why not give yourself a reason (or 101 reasons) to get curious and find purpose and passion in your retirement.

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  Becoming Caitlin Clark - The...

  Howard Megdal, Lisa Bluder

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  Combining modern reportage with historical revelations, a multifaceted portrait of Caitlin Clark’s game-changing superstardom and the cultural foundation it was built upon 
  Caitlin Clark has established herself as one of the global faces of the WNBA and has ignited popular interest in women’s sports. Her ascent to dominance and international celebrity represents the continuation of a surprisingly deep lineage for women’s basketball in the state of Iowa where Clark was born and raised, and where she wrote her name throughout the NCAA history books as a Hawkeye. 
  Spanning 100 years and several generations, Becoming Caitlin Clark traces the arc between the revered women who played the wildly popular game of 6-on-6 basketball in the 1920s and Clark in the 2020s, examining her fame and style of play in the context of her predecessors, while telling the story of the basketball-loving community that rallied behind her in college and beyond. 
  Howard Megdal’s storytelling incorporates in-depth conversations with Clark; her coach Lisa Bluder; her Iowa teammates, including WNBA star Kate Martin; the top assistant coach at Iowa, Jan Jensen; the Caitlin Clark of the 1970s, Molly Bolin; vital figures in the growth of Iowa basketball like C. Vivian Stringer and Jolette Law; and even Jensen’s grandmother Dorcas Andersen, who scored 89 points in the Iowa state tournament in 1921 and kept journals as she did so, brought to light here for the first time. 
  From rural auditoriums to the Indiana Fever’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse, this intimate yet kaleidoscopic perspective on the modern game and its newest icon makes this an essential listen for WNBA and college basketball fans.

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  The Uprooted Chinar - Kashmir’s...

  Anup Tikku

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the quiet majesty of the Himalayas, an ancient flame nearly flickered out. For five millennia, the Kashmir Valley stood as a sanctuary of Vedic wisdom. A land where the physical and metaphysical blurred into radiant unity. Today, that legacy confronts its gravest threat: the shadow of erasure. 
   
  The Uprooted Chinar transcends mere historical chronicle; it's a soul-stirring odyssey of the Kashmiri Pandits. From origins at Lake Satisar to the spiritual zenith of an 8th-century golden age, and through the terror-filled nights of the 1990 exodus, this book revives a narrative silenced by political expediency. 
   
  Journey back to when Kashmir pulsed as the East's intellectual heart. Delve into Kashmir Shaivism—not as dusty relic, but as a vibrant philosophy of "divine unity." Here, the world unfolds as a joyful dance of sacred energy, every breath a divine spark, far from rigid renunciation. 
   
  Beneath sacred Chinar trees, visionaries like Abhinavagupta wove a tapestry where spiritual and material realms intertwined. This "unbreakable spiritual armor" infused life with a syncretic blend of Hindu, Buddhist, and Sufi elements, bridging faiths through festivals, poetry, and shared feasts. It's a powerful reminder: deeply rooted culture can pierce the darkest shadows, sustaining a people through seven waves of upheaval. 
   
  The Valley's trials echo universally, mirroring humanity's deepest struggles. Themes of displacement, narrative distortion, and quiet courage resonate across global conflicts. This book unmasks history's inversions, countering propaganda with raw survivor tales, archaeological truths, and documented realities. 
   
  Through "adaptive resilience," witness a culture's defiant survival, a miracle of endurance against oblivion. Compelling and unapologetic, The Uprooted Chinar calls you to reclaim forgotten truths. 
   
  Reclaim the story. Restore the truth. Rediscover the Chinar.

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  Fearless - Hilarious and...

  Alison Monda

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  What happens when fear meets freedom? 
  "Fearless" is a roller-coaster ride of near-death experiences and humorous exploits as Alison Monda backpacks the Pacific Crest Trail and Te Araroa, stares down grizzlies and sharks, engages in a sword fight at her wedding, and survives a cyclone in a skirt. 
  This captivating memoir is your prescription for celebrating mistakes, pushing limits, and feeling comfortable in your own skin—because wearing someone else's will land you in prison, and Monda cares about her readers. 
  Her vivid storytelling captures the essence of her adventures, making readers laugh and gasp in equal measure. 
  Choosing not to live by other people’s expectations and fears, Monda masters her own in this inspirational journey. Written with self-deprecating humor so relatable, you might forget she’s dangling on the end of the bell curve for sane humans. 
  This book is a captivating blend of comedy, adventure, and empowerment. It offers readers a fresh perspective on personal growth and resilience, making it a compelling read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a dose of inspiration, and the thrill of outdoor adventures. 
  With every page, you'll laugh, reflect, and find the courage to face your own fears.

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  The Sea in the Metro

  Jayne Tuttle

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  I am the worst person in the world. 
  Bad mother. Bad lover. Bad worker. Bad woman. Bad friend ... 
   
  An exploration of motherdom and ego, culture and art, love and pain, The Sea in the Metro tells the story of a new mother in Paris trying to make it work – and failing. What happens when the control you thought you had over your life is usurped by your nature? 
   
  Jayne was raised to believe she could have everything. Child, career, relationship, even a life in Paris. So why does she feel like a monster? As her ego wars with her natural instincts, Jayne searches for answers in friendship, the city, memories of her late mother, art, writing and New Wave films … and finds only more questions. There are parts of herself that parenthood won't let her avoid. 
   
  Unsentimental and untamed, The Sea in the Metro is an unflinching excavation of modern womanhood that marks the thrilling return of an incredible talent in Australian literature. 
   
  'A witty and observant raconteur, and merciless chronicler of her own foibles, she's like the love child of David Sedaris and Helen Garner.' LINDA JAIVIN, The Saturday Paper 
   
  'A vivid memoir of damage, grace and healing which manages to be funny, irreverent and moving all at once.' LUKE DAVIES 
   
  'Jayne Tuttle's writing is a delicious delight.' CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS

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  Igloo Dwellers Were My Church

  John R Sperry

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  Anglican bishop John R. Sperry spent 20 years with the Inuit in a tiny and isolated Canadian Arctic community. ... Sperry travelled on his rounds by dogteam across the sea ice and snow-covered land, to visit Inuit camps…

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