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  Brittains Ida or Venus and Anchises

  Phineas Fletcher

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  While hunting, the boy Anchises stumbles upon Venus's forest retreat and is so kindly entertained by the goddess that he becomes the proud father of Aeneas, the hero of Vergil's Aeneid.  The poem is an epyllion like Marlowe's "Hero and Leander" and Shakespeare's "Venus and Adonis," a short erotic poem with a mythological subject.  The style is Spenserian, the stanzas rhyming ababbccc.  When Brittain's Ida was published in 1628, the publisher ascribed it to Edmund Spenser. However, in 1926 Ethel Seaton discovered and published Fletcher's original manuscript, whose opening stanzas make clear that this is the work of Fletcher, who entitled it "Venus and Anchises."  - Summary by T. A. Copeland

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  Hey Ranger! - True Tales of...

  Jim Burnett

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  Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. One chapter, "Tales from the Wild Side," brings together unusual incidents from National Park Service reports, and the concluding essay, "Don't Be a Victim of Your Vacation," advises visitors on how to avoid being a story on the evening news.

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  Sports Byline: Erik Malinowski

  Ron Barr

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  Erik Malinowski, author of the insightful book about how the Golden State Warriors utilize technology and analytics in basketball, Betaball: How Silicon Valley and Science Built One of the Greatest Basketball Teams in History, talks about what it takes to compete in the modern NBA.

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  Running That Doesn't Suck - How...

  Lisa Jhung

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  Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete.We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by in their short-shorts and "Fun Run"-finisher tops and felt a little envious. How do they get out there and do it every day? How did they become Runners? Though it's theoretically one of the most natural sports for humans, the general response to running tends to be, "It's hard. It sucks. I wish I could do it."If you want to enjoy running, this helpful and humorous guide will get you started, keep you going, and teach you to "embrace the suckiness" (Hint: You don't have to run at 6 a.m. and you definitely don't have to wear short-shorts). You'll also find body maintenance tips, nutritional guidance, and running etiquette pointers. And, when you're feeling discouraged, Jhung's down-to-earth advice will help you stay motivated and confident.With smartly organized chapters that you can read in any order, this audiobook includes insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists, and Jhung's own two-decade writing and running career. Whether you're looking for inspiration or setting specific goals, this audiobook has everything you need to get hooked on the sport.

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  Survival Training - Killer Tips...

  Wesley Jones

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  Become the ultimate survivor!  
  We’ve all seen the TV shows, and we all know it could come down to this: Survival in the wild. When you’re on your own, away from civilization, you must know what to do, or you will die. Understanding our physical bodies, what they need, and what nature provides, lies at the basis of getting through a desert, jungle, or mountain climate or landscape. Well, we’ll help you get there, by telling you about:Keeping your feet healthy, which is one of the most important things to move along.Survival apps you can download on your phone (assuming you’ll have your phone).Ways to purify water, so you can stay hydrated.Using a compass and map to find your way through the wilderness.Scavenging methods to find food and water.Avoid scams and tourist traps backpackers sometimes come across in different countries.Taking the weather, natural disasters, and other situations into account. Things you need to remember when hiking and having more energy.And much more!  
  Forget the boy scouts or girl scouts. The information in this audiobook can elevate your way of thinking in a life-or-death situation, and when everyone else around you is perplexed, you’ll know what to do. Become the hero you’re meant to be.

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  Soccer Tactics Bundle - 3 Books...

  Chest Dugger

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  Book 1: Soccer Mental Toughness The mark of the very best players is that they have the mental toughness to overcome moments of adversity. To accept that there are times when matters do not pan out as they hope, and having accepted them, move on without allowing their confidence to drop. Call it resilience, spirit, mental strength or whatever, without a doubt such a mindset is as crucial as having the skills to play at the level to which we aspire. 
  Book 2: Soccer Shooting Drills Go to almost any general compilation of clips online and the overwhelming majority will be shots – usually ones that lead to a goal. This book will provide a series of drills which will help coaches and players to become star shooters, leading to more goals, more wins and even greater joy at playing this most beautiful of games. 
  Book 3: Soccer Intelligence Intelligent people in whatever field they work know that simple works best. Soccer is, at its heart, a simple game. Pass the ball, move into space (where it is easier to control a pass and to deliver a return), move the ball on. When the chance arises, attempt to score a goal. If you are a defender, try to deny the other side space. A simple pass is easier to complete than a complex one. Intercepting the ball is easier than winning it through a tackle. Moving into space, finding a good angle and communicating well makes a pass easier to deliver for a team mate. Intelligence and simplicity are brothers to one another.

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