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  Voices From The Hills -...

  Steve Chilton

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  Voices From the Hills is a history of female participation in mountain running, a development that was fiercely resisted in its early years. Steve Chilton has researched his subject deeply, interviewing many female athletes whom he rightly describes as pioneers. Thanks to them, female participation has become accepted and followed avidly in all its aspects including the long distance, high ascent runs over ranges such as the Mamores and recognised challenges such as the Bob Graham Round. The many voices who speak directly from the page represent many different personalities that are united in a powerful determination to realise their various potentials and to prepare the way for the athletes who would follow in ever greater numbers.

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  Conflicted Scars - An Average...

  Justine Davis

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  An indispensable guide to parents of hockey hopefuls
  		 
  At a time of great change in hockey, Justin Davis exposes the dark underbelly of the journey from the minors to the big leagues 
  		 
  Hockey culture: it’s a commonly used phrase inside the game, glorifying sacrifice, toughness, loyalty, and a sense of identity. Justin Davis viewed this culture as something he was lucky enough to experience. After all, he’d won a Memorial Cup after leading the tournament in scoring, and he’d been drafted by the Washington Capitals. “In my mind,” he says, “I was the normal one.” Unfortunately, after stepping outside the game, he began to recognize the racism, sexual abuse and bullying that was so deeply ingrained in the sport. And then, as his own children grew into teenagers, the curtain was pulled back, the memories came rushing forward, and he was horrified: “Why was I naked in a bus bathroom for four hours with seven teammates? What happened to my brain, and why can’t I remember the simplest things? How did I end up living in a basement where the strangers upstairs were clearly engaged in domestic abuse?”
  		 
  As it navigates the sport’s darkest corridors, Conflicted Scars shares the story of the common Canadian player and offers a guide for parents who need to know how and why a typical teenager with NHL dreams, from a small town, now lives anxiously, introvertedly, and battling emotional detachment.

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  Less than One Percent - How...

  Imamu Tomlinson

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  Unlocking Potential: Lessons from Sports Legends and an Unlikely CEOLess than One Percent is a captivating exploration of overlooked potential in sports and business, challenging conventional notions of success. At its core, the book traces the remarkable rise of basketball legend Stephen Curry. Once ranked 256th among high school prospects, Curry's path to NBA stardom defies traditional predictive assessments, highlighting the flaws in standard metrics of potential.The book further examines the underdog victories of the New York Giants over the favored New England Patriots in two Super Bowls. These triumphs, against a team led by future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady, underscore the limitations of predictive analysis and the unpredictability of sports outcomes.Through these compelling narratives, Less than One Percent delves into society's fixation with measures and predictions, revealing how these assessments often fail to capture true potential. It uncovers the untapped greatness within each of us, challenging the conventional wisdom that dictates who will succeed and who won't.This thought-provoking work transcends sports, reaching into the heart of realizing one's potential against all odds. It combines historical knowledge with contemporary case studies, illustrating how visionary thinking can overcome barriers and redefine success.Less than One Percent is a call to recognize and nurture the hidden potential within us all, urging a reevaluation of how we assess and support talent in every arena of life. It challenges readers to abandon the safety of the known and venture into the untested, where true genius often thrives.An essential read for those ready to forge a future where potential is not confined by convention, Less than One Percent offers a pathway to revitalize our understanding of achievement and innovation. It is a transformative exploration that will resonate with anyone who has ever been underestimated or who seeks to identify and cultivate extraordinary talent in others.The book will appeal to sports enthusiasts, business leaders, coaches, and anyone fascinated by the forces shaping success and human potential. Readers will gain fresh perspectives on iconic sports moments, discover the power of unconventional thinking, and be inspired to challenge limiting assessments in their own lives and organizations.

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  Ice Fishing Tips & Tricks

  Jason R Martin

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  Do you love ice fishing? Do you want to know why people love ice fishing? Ice fishing is very popular among fishing enthusiasts. This is due to its nature. You do not need many supplies, and the supplies that you might need are affordable and won’t burn a hole through your pocket. This book will discuss some of this important equipment.Ice Fishing Equipment—Must-Know Facts for Beginners—If you’re wondering where ice fishing began, it began in icy places such as Norway and Canada, but these are far from the only locations that practice this form of fishing.Ice Fishing in Ontario—You can mix any form of vacation with some ice fishing. There are so many lakes and rivers that wherever you stay, you will be within easy reach of a day’s fishing.Tips and Techniques for Finding Fish Under the Ice—Ice fishing is fundamentally different from warm-weather fishing in numerous ways. Dropping a line into a hole you’ve cut in the hard water requires little casting ability, and lure selection also alters significantly.Ice Fishing Walleye: Tips and Tricks—These olive and gold fish, which resemble a cross between a pike and a perch, have a mouthful of teeth and a vicious appetite to match.Ice Fishing for Whitefish—This section will discuss whitefish ice fishing. Anglers admire whitefish for a variety of reasons.To have a memorable and enjoyable ice fishing trip, it is important to prepare properly to avoid frustration and disappointment. There are a number of things you can do to ensure you have a great time. In this book, many tips and techniques has been explained to help you understand easy ways of ice fishing.GET YOUR COPY NOW!

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  Living By My Rules

  Simon Ingram

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  Living By My Rules, an eloquent insight into the daily struggles of living with an incurable, degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s disease. Simon’s stories of his early life will transport you back to a far simpler time; the 1970s. Amusing tales which will stir fond memories in all but the youngest readers … Flares, scooters, Mods and of course a nostalgic look back at his beloved football; especially QPR. This book will make you laugh and it will make you cry but, what shines through is Simon’s ability to laugh in the face of adversity and his dogged determination to kick Parkinson’s into touch. - Karen Gran

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  Backpack Gourmet - Good Hot Grub...

  Linda Frederick Yaffe

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  “Recipes for hikers seeking an alternative to the expensive, often boring, freeze-dried prepared meals that are sold in stores.” —Library Journal   Improve your backpacking experience by creating the delicious and healthy home-dried meals and snacks featured in this book. Easy to rehydrate in camp and lighter than lugging ingredients and extra fuel, these foods are perfect for backpackers. Updated with twenty brand-new recipes, including Sesame Lasagna, Stuffed Cabbage Soup, San Antonio Special, and Backpacker’s Cincinnati Chili, this new edition also has the most up-to-date information on dehydrators and stoves, water purification, and food storage, making it the perfect handbook for nutritious—and delectable—dining on the trail.   ·       Over 180 recipes for casseroles, pastas, soups, stews, chowders, beans, pilafs, dried fruits, trail mixes, bars, and cookies ·       Tips on drying food in a dehydrator or oven ·       Includes vegetarian and low-fat recipes ·      Recipes so tasty that you'll make them at home too!

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