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  The Dirt Directory - The...

  Hannah Collingridge

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  The Dirt Directory is the only comprehensive guide to the purpose-built mountain biking trail centres and bike parks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
  Written by Hannah Collingridge, it includes thousands of kilometres of singletrack, cross-country, downhill, freeride and bike park riding at over 130 dedicated MTB centres. Featured centres include established riding spots such as BikePark Wales, Glentress, Rostrevor and Dalby Forest, as well as volunteer-run centres such as the pioneering trails at Lady Canning's Plantation and Grenoside Woods near Sheffield and more recent venues such as Dyfi Bike Park, set up by the Athertons.
  Each riding spot features information on the number of trails and their length, style and difficulty; facilities such as parking, uplift, bike hire and shops and refreshments; and local information. There's also stunning action photography throughout the book. Keep The Dirt Directory in your car or van – it's your indispensable riding companion.

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  The Duke - The Life and Lies of...

  Carlos Acevedo

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  An American Gothic . . . 
   
    
   
  In the early 1990s, Tommy Morrison, a young roughneck from Jay, Oklahoma, burst onto the boxing scene to become one of the most controversial fighters of his era. Handsome, eloquent, and dynamic, Morrison parlayed destructive knockout power and a homespun personality into celebrity status throughout middle America, where boxing rarely prospered. 
   
   
   
  But it was his starring role in Rocky V alongside Sylvester Stallone that propelled him to stardom–and ultimately led to his tragic downfall. His brush with Hollywood fame triggered a limitless appetite for parties, liquor, and sex. When Morrison was shockingly diagnosed with HIV in 1996, his life imploded, and his subsequent descent into drugs, prison, bigamy, and conspiracy theories made Morrison notorious long after his glory days had ended. 
   
   
   
  In The Duke, Carlos Acevedo chronicles Morrison's tumultuous life from his days as a teenaged Toughman contestant, to his victory over George Foreman, to his struggles with HIV and depression, to his death at forty-four, when his delusions finally overtook him.

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  Let Faith Grow - Running Through...

  Ben Hinton

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  Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity is an inspiring story that delves into the remarkable life journey of Ben Hinton, a marathon runner, devoted Christian, and a man whose relentless spirit has overcome unimaginable challenges.  Born with a rare brain inflammation disease, Ben's survival was nothing short of miraculous. Raised as an only child by a workaholic mother battling alcoholism, he felt the weight of his "miracle baby" status and the pressure to prove himself to the world. Basketball became his refuge and a means to support his struggling family, fueling dreams of playing in the NBA. But as life would have it, Ben's path took unexpected turns.  Diagnosed with a rare eye condition and later sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Ben faced constant adversity that could have crushed his spirit. Yet, with unwavering faith, he emerged stronger. From undergoing grueling treatments and therapy to running his first half marathon a mere eight weeks after his brain injury, Ben's determination to defy the odds propelled him forward.  In Let Faith Grow, Ben shares his captivating story of resilience and perseverance, taking readers on a captivating journey through his triumphs and setbacks. With each page, he offers powerful insights and practical advice for readers to apply in their own lives. Whether you're an athlete or not, Ben's remarkable journey will inspire you to push past your limits, embrace faith, and overcome any obstacles that stand in your way.  Prepare to be moved by this poignant tale of hope, endurance, and the transformative power of unwavering faith. Ben Hinton's extraordinary story will leave an indelible mark on your heart and motivate you to let your faith grow amidst life's most challenging moments.

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  Freewheeling - Essays on Cycling

  Various Contributors

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  Cycling? It's one of my life's constants, it feeds my need for beauty, for delight and for aimless exploring . . . I hope to continue pedalling, nice and slowly, for the rest of my life, with the same curiosity that ignited my childhood.
  
  Twelve writers consider the joys and consolations of cycling, whether in a city late at night or along country lanes on a summer's day. Yara Rodrigues Fowler and Xani Byrne write movingly on coming to terms with loss through tandem biking; Jon McGregor takes part in the overnight Dunwich Dynamo. Annie Lord sings the praises of cycling home on Lime bikes from parties, while the late Dervla Murphy regales us with stories of a cycle through Europe.
  
  Freewheeling is a celebration of life on two wheels, and how bikes can become an extension of ourselves, a type of armour, and a route to liberation.

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  First Aid & Emergency Companions...

  Sandra Roberts

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  Fernhurst Books' compact, handy guides to first aid and emergencies at sea bundled together in e-book form for the first time. The perfect quick reference guides to keep on your phone or tablet, easily accessible when you are on board. They contain all the essential information for when you need it most when dealing with first aid issues or emergencies at sea. The First Aid Companion is an on-the-water reference guide for most of the first aid emergencies you could come across afloat, including drowning, unconsciousness, external bleeding, immersion, hypothermia and more. The Emergency Companion is there should you ever find yourself in an emergency: it could be your saviour. Covering everything from fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency steering to man overboard, first aid, dismasting and distress signals, this guide has an important place on board every boat. This will be a valued companion for skipper and crew in an emergency.

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  Hemingway and Bimini - The Birth...

  Ashley Oliphant

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  Follow Ernest Hemingway's exploits on the Bahamian island of Bimini from 1935 to 1937, the very moment in time when the International Game Fish Association (under the author's co-leadership) was emerging. Covers Hemingway's role in the formation of the IGFA, his underappreciated seminal writing about competitive saltwater angling when the sport was still in its infancy, the amazing fishing he enjoyed on the island, and the way all of these experiences translated into the composition of his posthumous novel Islands in the Stream. 
   
   
   
  This is the only book on this period in Hemingway's life and reveals unexpected dimensions to the Hemingway portrait that deserve attention, including his surprising humor, his advanced conservationist views several decades before the environmental movement even began, and his egalitarian ideas about his contemporary female counterparts in the big-game fishing world—challenging the usual portrait of Hemingway as a chauvinist with no personal rules, boundaries, or conscience.

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