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  Heavyweight - Black Boxers and...

  Jordana Moore Saggese

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  In Heavyweight, Jordana Moore Saggese examines images of Black heavyweight boxers to map the visual terrain of racist ideology in the United States, paying particular attention to the intersecting discourses of Blackness, masculinity, and sport. Looking closely at the "shadow archive" of portrayals across fine art, vernacular imagery, and public media at the turn of the twentieth century, she demonstrates how the images of boxers reveal the racist stereotypes implicit in them, many of which continue to structure ideas of Black men today. With a focus on both anonymous fighters and notorious champions, including Jack Johnson, Saggese contends that popular images of these men provided white spectators a way to render themselves experts on Blackness and Black masculinity. These images became the blueprint for white conceptions of the Black male body—existing between fear and fantasy, simultaneously an object of desire and an instrument of violence. Reframing boxing as yet another way whiteness establishes the violent mythology of its supremacy, Saggese highlights the role of imagery in normalizing a culture of anti-Blackness.

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  A Drop in the Ocean

  Jasna Tuta

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  Tales of great heroism and daring at sea are all well and good. But this isn’t one of them. Totally free of hyperbole and exaggeration, A Drop in the Ocean  is an honest and genuine account of what it is really like to cross a very big ocean, on a very small sailboat, for the very first time...When you raise the sails and head into the unknown, you take on the most fascinating challenge of your life. But you also embark upon a voyage of an entirely different nature. As the initial fear of the unknown slowly gives way to the daily rhythm of life at sea, something entirely unexpected happens. This book is one woman’s attempt to describe the nature and effect of this subtle transformation.

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  Let's Talk Cricket: IPL With...

  Sanjay Manjrekar

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  Former Indian Cricketer & now a Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar speaks his view on IPL, interviewed by Raunak Kapoor

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  Strong Boy - The Life and Times...

  Christopher Klein

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  "I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world." 
  So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sports for more than a decade and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, a big mouth, and even bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry. The larger-than-life boxer embodied the American dream for late nineteenth-century immigrants as he rose from Boston's Irish working class to become the most recognizable man in the nation. In the process, the "Boston Strong Boy" transformed boxing from outlawed bare-knuckle fighting into the gloved spectacle we know today. 
  Strong Boy tells the story of America's first sports superstar, a self-made man who personified the power and excesses of the Gilded Age. Everywhere John L. Sullivan went, his fists backed up his bravado. Sullivan's epic brawls, such as his seventy-five-round bout against Jake Kilrain, and his cross-country barnstorming tour in which he literally challenged all of America to a fight are recounted in vivid detail, as are his battles outside the ring with a troubled marriage, wild weight and fitness fluctuations, and raging alcoholism. Strong Boy gives readers ringside seats to the colorful tale of one of the country's first Irish American heroes and the birth of the American sports media and the country's celebrity obsession with athletes.

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  HowExpert Guide to High School...

  HowExpert, Kyle Daubs

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  For coaches that want to evolve and learn new tricks about coaching cross country, then HowExpert Guide to High School Cross Country Coaching is the book for you. The author Kyle Daubs is a young coach that started a cooperative, cross country program between two schools. In its four year existence, the boys and girls rose to the top of their conference standings. 
  The author not only brings five years of coaching cross country experience but also brings a youthful approach to the game. The author received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in special education. He has taught special education the last four years. During this time, he started the cross country cooperative for Lowpoint-Washburn-Roanoke-Benson in 2016. During his time, he guided the girls cross country team to a conference championship in his second year of coaching and took the team to the IHSA Sectional meet. 
  He has also coached track since 2015. Since 2015, he has sent 22 athletes to state competition, including coaching three all-state relays and three all-state individuals. 
  As mentioned in the book, he claims that he does not know all methods to be successful, but has built a program that has sustained competitiveness among small schools. The author states that this book is great for first-time coaches, and even older coaches who want to learn a few new tricks. 
  The book is divided up among seven chapters. The chapter topics range from coaching philosophy, keys to motivation, planning, improving race performance, preparing, and reflection. The book also contains training plans that can range for beginning runners to the advanced. 
  The book also talks about how to handle the behind the scenes work. This includes working with parents, media, other coaches, and the administration. If there were a complete guide on how to coach a sport, this book is a must read. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Fitness Program - How to...

  Livio Leone

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  **Unleash Your Muscle-Building Potential: The Ultimate Guide to Sculpting Your Ideal Body**   
  Have you ever dreamed of huge biceps, rock-solid triceps, or sculpted abs that last all year round? Are you frustrated by endless hours at the gym without seeing results? If so, this book is exactly what you need!   
  This guide will show you how to build muscle mass, burn fat, and transform your body without wasting hours on ineffective workouts.   
  **What’s inside this book?**   
  - Learn how to reveal your hidden muscles by eliminating stubborn fat.   
  - Overcome mental barriers and adopt proven eating and training strategies.   
  - Discover the power of protein and create your ideal “muscle-pumping” diet.   
  - Find out the best supplements for muscle growth—and which to avoid.   
  - Master effective workouts that will turn your body into a masterpiece.   
  - And much more!   
  **Why does muscle building matter?**   
  - Strong muscles support healthier bones, tendons, and ligaments.   
  - Increased muscle mass helps you burn more calories daily, accelerating fat loss.   
  - Improved posture and reduced risk of chronic pain or injuries.   
  - Prevent age-related muscle loss, staying lean and strong as you age.   
  **Who is this book for?**   
  If you’ve tried everything without results—even with advice from trainers and nutritionists—this book will guide you to success. Packed with actionable advice, it’s designed to deliver real results for anyone ready to commit to building their ideal body.   
  **Start your transformation today.**   
  Scroll up and click the **“Buy Now”** button to unlock your full potential and achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of!

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