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  Serena Williams - The Ultimate...

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  SERENA WILLIAMS 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  Serena Williams, born September 26, 1981, is an American professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1995 and retired in September 2022. Along with her sister Venus, she was coached by her parents. Serena has won 73 career singles titles, and is ranked 5th overall. She achieved a "Serena Slam" twice by winning all four major singles titles consecutively. She is also an Olympic gold medalist. Known for her aggressive style, powerful serves, and groundstrokes, her serve is considered one of the greatest in women's tennis. Off the court, Serena is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, and is the youngest of five daughters. Her parents, Oracene Price and Richard Williams, coached her and her older sister Venus in tennis. 
    
  Serena turned professional in October 1995, and won her first major singles title at the 1999 US Open. She became the second African-American woman to win a Grand Slam singles tournament, after Althea Gibson. 
    
  In 1997, as a relatively unknown player ranked No. 304, Serena defeated both No. 7 Mary Pierce and No. 4 Monica Seles at the Ameritech Cup Chicago. This made her the lowest-ranked player in the Open Era to defeat two top-10 opponents in one tournament. 
    
  Serena achieved her first "Serena Slam" by winning all four major singles titles from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open, each time defeating Venus in the final. This accomplishment secured both a career Grand Slam and a non-calendar year Grand Slam for her. 

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  The Fabric We Make - How To Knit...

  Joseph Wilcox

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  An intimate memoir and a recounting of the exciting coalescence of a vibrant and extraordinary community. Joe Wilcox documents from its beginnings, the formation of an unwitting community that demonstrates the enormous power of bringing together outsiders into a space of celebration—and in the process, explores the insights of creating deeply connected relationships that formed in the process. Wilcox fully examines the core idea of weaving connections in the structure of crafting communities. 
  Stumbling into becoming a knitter in his twenties and following his history of participating in various groups and communities is something that is surprisingly relatable for anyone that may have felt like an outsider or yearned to be part of a larger community of one’s own. The pursuit of joy and pride in accomplishment and in bringing together a magical community of like-minded outsiders makes for a fascinating journey. Joe Wilcox, is a lifelong knitter, who has blogged about where this journey has taken him for over two decades. He has also written the ultimate design for knitting together a most amazing community.

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  The Only Kayak - A Journey Into...

  Kim Heacox

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  Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Classic! 
   
   
   
  In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment. 
   
   
   
  Braided through the larger story are tales of gold prospectors and the cabin they built sixty years ago; John Muir and his intrepid terrier, Stickeen; and a dynamic geology professor who teaches earth science "as if every day were a geological epoch." 
   
   
   
  Nearly two million people come to Alaska every summer, some on large cruise ships, some in single kayaks—all in search of the last great wilderness, the Africa of America. It is exactly the America Heacox finds in this story of paradox, love, and loss.

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  English Clocks - 800 Years of...

  John Cronin

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  Clockmaking in England has a long and illustrious history, from the first clocks in medieval monasteries, through the Renaissance to the 'Golden Age' of the 17th and 18th centuries and into the modern world of mass production. This book is an introduction to the innovations pioneered by English horologists and scientists, who led a revolution in clock design, transforming astronomy and navigation that was essential to the making of the modern world. Alongside these developments, English craftsmen produced timepieces of unrivalled beauty and quality, many of which are now treasured antiques.

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  The Mechanical March of Progress...

  MARTIN TAULLI, TOM FORD, JACKSON...

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of humanity's relationship with technology and competition with this enlightening. Delve into the transformative impact of robots on society's destiny and the revolutionary rise of e-sports shaping the landscape of modern competition.What to Expect:The Mechanical March of Progress: Trace humanity's technological evolution from the early mechanical marvels to the dawn of the digital age. Explore how inventions like robots and automation have shaped civilization, revolutionizing industries, economies, and even the fabric of human existence.How Robots Shaped Humanity's Destiny: Dive into the intriguing world of robotics and uncover the profound impact these mechanical creations have had on shaping humanity's destiny.The Rise of the Virtual Athlete: Enter the exhilarating realm of e-sports and witness the rise of the virtual athlete as they redefine the landscape of competitive sports. How E-Sports Are Revolutionizing Competition: Immerse yourself in the world of e-sports and discover how these virtual arenas are revolutionizing the concept of competition. From intense strategy games to lightning-fast reflex challenges, explore the diverse array of e-sports disciplines and the communities that thrive within them. 
  Embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and insight as you navigate the intertwined paths of human progress and technological innovation. Whether you're fascinated by the mechanical wonders of the past or the virtual frontiers of the future, this comprehensive bundle offers a captivating glimpse into the ever-evolving relationship between humanity and technology.

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  The Great Survival Book of...

  Small Footprint Press

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  In The Great Survival Book of Foraging Wild Edible Plants, you will discover:30+ of the most common wild edible foods that you can safely forage The basic tools you need to start foraging (hint: you probably already have all of them at home!)A detailed description of every poisonous and non-poisonous look-alikeThe health benefits of wild edible foods and how to successfully boost your health while enjoying delicious mealsWhy wild edible food is so much healthier than cultivated food60+ flavor-packed recipes for freshly foraged food – discover heaps of healthy meals your whole family will enjoyAll the knowledge and skills you need for sustainable, long-term foragingWhere, when, and how to forage to bring home a beautiful harvest every time you go out into the woodsThe most common mistakes that people make when foraging and how to avoid themA couple of the most straightforward and most budget-friendly conservation methods to have nourishing foods at home all year round 
  And much more. 
  Foraging is, in fact, as beneficial as experienced foragers claim it to be! 
  By keeping this in-depth guide by your side, you no longer need to worry about your foraging journey – you’re about to discover the best plant-identification methods you’ll ever need to pick your wild edible food safely. 
  Yes, free breakfast, lunch, and dinner are a real thing! 
  It’s time to take your first step in a new direction!

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