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  Winged Wonders - Exploring the...

  Well-Being Publishing

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Embark on a Journey into the World of Feathered Treasures 
  Discover the mesmerizing world of birdwatching with Winged Wonders: Exploring the Art of Birdwatching, a guide that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, awakening a deep appreciation for nature's avian marvels. 
  Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned observer, this book offers a captivating journey into birdwatching's vibrant tapestry. Immerse yourself in a hobby that delights the senses and rejuvenates the spirit. The charm of birdwatching lies in its simplicity and the profound connection it fosters with the natural world, as beautifully outlined in Chapter 1, where you will explore why watching birds can unlock an unparalleled sense of joy and tranquility. 
  Delve into the essentials with easy-to-follow guidance on picking the right gear, understanding bird behavior, and mastering patience and stillness—all crucial elements of this ancient pursuit. As you hone your identification skills and learn to recognize birds by sight and sound, a universe of colors, shapes, and melodies unfolds before your eyes, as detailed in Chapter 3. 
  Venture beyond borders in search of prime birdwatching locales, from local hotspots to international destinations, and experience the awe of witnessing the seasonal migrations that defy imagination. Each page inspires a newfound desire to protect and cherish these winged wonders. From urban birding adventures to ethical photography tips, this book empowers you to take action in supporting bird conservation efforts and creating bird-friendly environments, as explored in Chapters 6 and 10. 
  Invite the beauty of birdwatching into your life, for it's not just a hobby; it's an adventure waiting to be embraced by individuals of all ages.

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  Fight Like a Girl: An empowering...

  Della O’Sullivan

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  ‘Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too – it may not look the same as your power, but it’s there and I can claim it.’ 
  It should never be a woman’s job to have to protect herself – but choosing to learn about self-defence can be incredibly liberating. Fight Like a Girl is a practical beginner’s guide, in which women’s martial arts expert and survivor Della O’Sullivan draws on her years of experience to give us the tools to protect our bodies and minds. A truly empowering illustrated handbook, it includes:easy-to-follow self-defence manoeuvreshow to spot red flags and protect yourself against alarming behaviourhow to adopt the mindset of a survivor 
  It is the book you’ll want to press into every woman’s hands. 
  Della O'Sullivan, a renowned expert in women's martial arts, uses her extensive knowledge in Fight Like a Girl to provide a comprehensive guide to self-defense, emphasising the importance of safety and security. The book, a top pick in the non-fiction genre, is a testament to her coaching skills, offering the latest techniques in fitness and recreation. 
  For fans of Dan Buettner (The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer ), Kelly Starrett (Built to Move), Gavin De Becker (The Gift of Fear), Lawrence A. Kane (Dirty Ground), and Rory Miller (Living in the Deep Brain). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  GeopOlympics - English version -...

  Kévin Veyssière

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  Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new powers such as China, Qatar and Saudi Arabia made the organization of the Games an objective of their influence strategy?
  
  In his fourth book, Kévin Veyssière invites sports fans, geography buffs and the curious to explore the history of our world through the Olympic Games. From Athens in 1896 to Paris in 2024, he unveils the most striking geopolitical backdrops to a theater of 206 nations, where sporting performances and power games come together.

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  Called by the Wild - The Dogs...

  Conraad De Rosner, Graham...

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  The thrilling story of a pioneering conservationist working with dogs to protect wildlife from poachers 
  Conraad de Rosner is a pioneering game ranger, working with dogs to protect wildlife against poachers – both ‘bushmeat’ poachers, who use cruel snares to trap animals, and criminal syndicates killing for rhinoceros horn and capturing critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. 
  Con’s life – constantly at risk from poachers, wildlife and even his own fellow rangers – has been saved on numerous occasions by his devoted canine companions. His first dog, Zingela, a Weimaraner, saved Con from near certain death at the hands of two fellow rangers; on another occasion, Zingela alerted Con to a concealed wounded buffalo, one of Africa’s most dangerous animals, about to charge. When Zingela was tragically killed, hit by a car while Con was away, the only meagre consolation was that Con had kept Landa, one of the nine puppies sired by Zingela. Landa followed in his father’s footsteps as the leader of the canine anti poaching team that is still operating today. 
  Con’s story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, filled with courage, adventure and romance. 
  Contains descriptions of violence

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  Follow the Buzzards - Pro...

  Keith Elliot Greenberg

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  Industry expert Keith Elliot Greenberg chronicles pro wrestling through the most memorable, controversial, and polarizing period of the last two decades
  		 
  As a new decade dawned, 2020 was supposed to be the best year to be a wrestling fan. Finally, WWE had serious competition in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and there were viable secondary promotions and a thriving international indie scene. Few in the industry realized that in China, a mysterious virus had begun to spread. By the time a pandemic was declared in March, the business — and the world — was in disarray. For the first time, pro wrestling was no longer seen as escapism, as real-world events intruded on the fantasy. Still, when everything else shut down, wrestling never went away. Despite cancellations and empty arena shows, there were great innovations, like the cinematic match — battles shot to look like movies — and the “ThunderDome,” which replicated the live experience with fan faces surrounding the ring on LED screens. On the indie circuit, matches were held outdoors with spectators separated into socially distanced pods. The entire time, New York Times bestselling author and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg was chronicling the scene, juxtaposing pro wrestling developments with actual news events like the U.S. presidential election and Brexit. The result, Follow the Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19, captures the dread, confusion, and spontaneous creativity of this uncertain era while exploring the long-term consequences.

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  Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads...

  Irvin Muchnick

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  “Football’s massive popularity is undeniable, as are the many reasons players and fans are drawn to the game. But what is also undeniable is the game’s brutality and the troubling aspects of football culture at all levels. To whatever extent the reader shares Irv Muchnick’s perspective and conclusions, the evidence and arguments he presents deserve thoughtful attention.” — Bob Costas, Emmy Award–winning sportscaster 
  		 
  “Muchnick’s jeremiad digs deeper than ever into the greed and hypocrisy of high school and college football, and the trail of broken bodies left in their wake. His information on the perils of conditioning is essential reading and might save your kid’s life.” — Robert Lipsyte, author of The Contender and SportsWorld
  		 
  Football’s concussion crisis is well known, with our Hall of Fame heroes behaving erratically and dying young. But did you know that kid players across the continent die every year before a single ball is snapped — just from extreme conditioning drills directed by all-powerful coaches? And then, when the unimaginable happens, the football world simply buries the evidence, pays off victims’ families, and moves on …
  		 
  Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads presents the shocking stories of young men struck down by exertional heatstroke and other, often unacknowledged, causes. Taking the conversation about football and public health to a new level with investigations of the sport’s underreported worst tragedies and cover-ups it makes the case that no matter how much we enjoy America’s most popular sport at elite levels it belongs out of our public schools and off our public fields.

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