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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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  On top of the world - Parabiago...

  Claudio Gregori, Marco Pastonesi

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  Parabiago: a city lying not far from Milan and two road cycling World Champions. Libero Ferrario, the first Italian to wear the cycling Champions shirt, World Champion in 1923 – Zurich (Switzerland), amateur category, and Giuseppe Saronni, World Champion in 1982 – Goodwood (England), professional category.
  Both of them sprinting: Ferrario against six breakaway teammates, Saronni against a group of the very best. One hundred years after the unexpected victory of Ferrario and forty from the highly expected one of Saronni, here we recall the two great feats. Places and times, roads and skies, companions and opponents, emotions and shivers, secrets and behind-the-scenes stories.

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  Summary: Endure - How to Work...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, & it does not accompany the official 
  "Endure" by Cameron Hanes is a compelling account of his journey from an average person to an expert bowhunter and accomplished writer. Fueled by his passion for bowhunting and a belief in his limitless potential, Cameron embarked on a path of self-improvement. He recognized that achieving his goals required not only archery skills but also the stamina and strength gained through rigorous athletic training. For over thirty years, he relentlessly pursued his dream, pushing through challenges with unwavering determination. 
  This book serves as both a memoir and a motivational manifesto, highlighting Cameron's discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and hard work ethic. His story demonstrates that anyone can endure adversity and rise above average, achieving their fullest potential. Through Cameron's inspiring journey, readers are encouraged to believe in themselves and pursue their passions with dedication. "Endure" is a testament to the power of relentless determination and unwavering self-worth, proving that if Cam can do it, so can we all.

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  Thurm - Memoirs of a Forever Yankee

  Thurman Munson, Marty Appel,...

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  Over forty years since Thurman Munson's death, Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee revives the life of the famous New York Yankees catcher. In collaboration with longtime Yankee historian Marty Appel, Munson chronicles in his own words his path to the majors, his career success, his approach to being the first team captain in nearly forty years since Lou Gehrig, the Yankees return to glory when they won the 1977 and 1978 World Series, the breakdown of his body as he gave his all to the sport, and his absolute dedication to his wife and children above all else. 
   
   
   
  Munson, the Ohio native who quickly rose to Yankee stardom, played in an age of Hall of Famers, including a competitive relationship with teammate Reggie Jackson, a fierce rivalry with Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, and clashes with new owner George Steinbrenner on their way to championships. Munson shares further stories such as catching for pitchers Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter, and Goose Gossage, who all later attributed their success to Munson behind the plate. 
   
   
   
  Appel's conclusion gracefully recounts Munson's tragic death at age thirty-two in the plane he was piloting and with Diana Munson writing the foreword, they reflect on the impact Munson left in baseball and in life and celebrate his timeless legacy.

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  All the Time in the World

  John Gierach

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  Discover the answer to life's most pressing problems through the joy of fly-fishing from master philosopher John Gierach. 
   
   
   
  Once again, John Gierach tells the world why the pastime of fly-fishing makes so much sense—except when it doesn't. In sparkling prose, with more than a touch of humor, he recalls the joys of landing that trout he's been watching for the last hour—and then losing an even fatter one a little later. Joy and frustration mix in Gierach's latest appreciation of the fly-fishing life as he takes us from his home waters on the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado to fishing meccas all over North America. From fishing lodges in Alaska to memories of the local creek in the Midwest where he grew up, Gierach reminds us about the indispensability of the natural world around us.

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  Home Game - The True Story of...

  Peter Barr, Mel Young

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  It's time to say it loud and clear – it's not a luxury to have a home, it's a human right. It's time we all found room in our hearts to help end homelessness. Joining the Homeless World Cup family is the first step in realising that goal. From the foreword by VAL McDERMID
  An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless and 1.6 billion live in sub-standard housing. But how can such a simple game like football tackle such a complex problem?
  Mel Young and Peter Barr tell the story of the 1.2 million homeless people from 70 countries who have taken part in the Homeless World Cup since it started in 2003.
  Home Game describes its profound impact on players, spectators and society at large – and how 'a ball can change the world'

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