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  Pickleball For All - Everything...

  Rachel Simon

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  An entertaining and comprehensive look at the America’s fastest growing sport, Pickleball for All is the ultimate primer for any level of player interested in the wacky history, unique rules, and exciting future of pickleball.  
  Bainbridge Island, Washington State. On a sleepy summer vacation, three dads with bored kids started a game with handmade equipment and rules that were even more hastily constructed. Pickleball—an accessible and engaging combination of sports like ping-pong and tennis—was born, and a rich history began to take shape. Fifty years later, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to quarantine and hunt for new activities, Americans of all ages and athletic ability discovered pickleball, turning to the rapidly growing phenomenon as a way to stay active, safe, and entertained. With its unique rules, wacky terminology, and inclusive gameplay, pickleball caught the attention of the likes of the Kardashians, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and quickly became the world’s fastest growing sport with Olympic games potential.Few have followed pickleball’s ascent in American life as closely as New York Times writer and pickleball enthusiast Rachel Simon. Now Simon shares her fascination with the world in this lively, energetic primer for anyone wondering what in the world a dink is or why their neighbors have had a net up in their driveway since May 2020. From the history of the game to the basic rules (hint: you do not want to be caught in the “kitchen” during a volley), Simon offers a complete overview for casual and expert players alike. With easy-to-follow steps and expert advice, readers will learn everything they need to know, including information like: Where and how to set up a courtScoring, gameplay, and equipmentStrategies to win at any skill levelThe difference between a dink, a drive, and a drop shot 
  In addition, Simon weaves in inspiring stories from the world’s top players during their most exciting pickleball moments. An immersive look at a global phenomenon that’s only gaining momentum, Pickleball for All paints a vivid portrait of a new American pastime.  
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  A Danse-Macabre - From their...

  Bernard Capes

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  Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on the 30th August 1854 in London.  He was one of 11 children. 
  His early work was as a journalist and this developed into writing many short stories for the periodicals of the time including Blackwood's, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Illustrated London News, Macmillan's Magazine, Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, and The Queen. 
  It took him many years to decide that writing full-time could be a sustainable career path.  His initial success came with ‘The Mill of Silence’.  As well as being published it garnered second prize at a competition sponsored by the Chicago Record.  He exceeded that by winning it the following year with ‘The Lake of Wine’.   
  Capes quickly became both prolific and popular.  As well as his stories and articles for the periodicals he wrote around 40 volumes across novels, poetry, history as well as romance and mystery novels. 
  Bernard Capes died on 2nd November 1918 in the flu epidemic.

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  Under Jackie's Shadow - Voices...

  Mitchell Nathanson

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  The stories of thirteen Black Minor League baseball players during the post–Jackie Robinson era, from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, who were figuratively and literally left behind even as both baseball and the country claimed a newfound racial progressiveness.

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  Unraveling - A Woman's Search...

  Marta Hobbs

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  The raw and honest story of an immigrant girl who fled Poland as a young woman, came to America, and worked tirelessly, believing she had achieved the "American dream." Yet, it is only through an incredible journey of "unraveling" that she truly discovers and embraces every part of herself. 
  For far too long, women have been told to get in line, follow the rules, and play small. We twist ourselves into pretzels, abandoning our true selves for the acceptance of others. No more. We are here to rise up, speak our truth, and share our hearts 
  This is my story... 
  From internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and mentor Marta Hobbs, this transformative memoir is a heroine’s journey from trauma and pain to healing and empowerment. It’s about finding hope, reconnecting with your sacred power, and creating lives abundant and wonderful beyond your wildest dreams. 
  Overcome Trauma and Reclaim Your Authentic Self 
  In "Unraveling," Marta Hobbs shares her powerful story of growing up under the oppressive shadow of the Cold War, navigating the challenges of immigration, and overcoming the trauma of feeling like an outsider. Her journey is one of resilience, hope, and ultimately, triumph. This book is especially vital for women—young and old—who have been told how they “should be” and are ready to become their authentic selves.Overcome Trauma and Pain: Learn from Marta’s journey of facing and healing deep-seated wounds from growing up under Cold War oppression and immigrating to the USA.Rediscover Your Authentic Self: Unbecome everything society has told you to be and reconnect with your soul.Embrace a Life of Abundance: Create a life filled with meaning, purpose, peace, intimacy, trust, and love.

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  A Rare Recording of Roger Bannister

  Roger Bannister

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  Sir Roger Bannister - born on March 23, 1929 - is an English former athlete best known for being the first to run the mile in less than four minutes, remarkably while practicing as a junior doctor. This was achieved on May 6, 1954, at Iffley Road Track in Oxford, with Chris Chataway and Chris Brasher providing the pacing. The resulting time was 3 min. 59.4 sec. 
  Retiring from running shortly after, Bannister went on to become a distinguished neurologist and an important contributor to research into the human nervous system. The following is Bannister's perspective on the famous race. 
  ©2013 Rick Sheridan (P)2013 Rick Sheridan

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  James Cook - His First Voyage...

  Kelly Mass

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  Captain James Cook FRS was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy who is most well-known for his 3 explorations to the Pacific Ocean, especially to Australia, between 1768 and 1779. Prior to finishing 3 trips to the Pacific, he drew precise maps of Newfoundland and made the first documented European encounter with the eastern coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first noted circumnavigation of New Zealand. 
  As a youngster, Cook signed up with the British merchant fleet before signing up with the Royal Navy in the year 1755. Throughout the siege of Quebec, he saw fight in the 7 Years' War and later on surveyed and recorded much of the Saint Lawrence River's entryway, bringing him to the notification of the Admiralty and the Royal Society. That honor took place at a rather critical point in his profession and in the direction of British abroad expedition, resulting in his appointment as leader of HMS Endeavor for the first of 3 Pacific explorations in the year 1766.  
  Cook traveled countless kilometers over mainly untouched parts of the world on these journeys. He checked out spots in the Pacific Ocean from New Zealand to Hawaii in greater detail and on a scale never ever before seen by Western explorers. For the first time, he surveyed and recognized things, and recording isles and shorelines on European maps. He displayed seamanship, remarkable surveying and cartography abilities, physical bravery, and the capability to lead men to different area all over the world.

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