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  Off the Beaten Track - Hunting...

  Dave Shaw

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  The wildly popular TV series The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club showcases the exploits of a close-knit team of intrepid and passionate hunters, who regularly put themselves to the test throughout New Zealand's spectacular wilderness areas in pursuit of big game. Join Dave, Dre, Anto, Dan, Tim and Sam on some of their most memorable back-country hunting adventures, shining a light on the trials and tribulations, near misses, close calls, and all the previously unseen material not fit for broadcast captured throughout the show's production. Told with equal measures of humour and heart, and punctuated with stunning location photography, Off the Beaten Track is a must-read for both hunters and adventure seekers alike.

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  Aston Villa Quiz Book - 1000...

  Mart Matthews

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  How much do you really know about the club you love? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up this Aston Villa Quiz Book.
  It's not often that books on football make reference to Karl Marx, The Boat Race, Tony Hancock, 'the Tiger' comic, 'dragons' Den' or 'Porridge,' but this one does!
  This latest quiz book from Mart Matthews is a quirky, challenging affair for real Villa fans who can test themselves or take each other on, with the emphasis on enjoyment and discovery. Try these for size:
  Who is the only Villa manager to have won the league title as a player or manager with three different clubs?
  Only two clubs have won and lost an FA Cup final against Villa. Who are they?
  
  When Villa were relegated to the third flight for the only time in their history in 1970 their manager at the time said 'I promised to take Villa out of the Second Division and that's exactly what I've done.' Who was he?

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  5 SIMPLE STEPS: SHOOT ANY BOW...

  Mark Edward Vogt

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  What if barebow archery didn’t have to be complicated?  
  For decades, archers have been told that accuracy requires expensive equipment, mystical “instinct,” or endless trial‑and‑error. The result? Frustration, inconsistency, and a sport wrapped in dogma.  
  The Vogtland Shooting Method challenges that narrative.  
  This book presents a simple, portable, and brutally effective barebow shooting system that combines the proven strengths of Olympic Recurve Archery with the precision of Stringwalking—while keeping the archer fully in control of the shot.  
  No stabilizers.  
  No sights bolted to the bow.  
  No guesswork.  
  No religion.  
  Just five clear principles you can apply to almost any bow you pick up.  
  Written by competitive barebow archer and engineer Mark Vogt, this book explains why accuracy works the way it does, why many traditional methods struggle with consistency, and how barebow archery can achieve precision that rivals compound bows—without surrendering the shot to equipment.  
  Inside, you’ll discover:  
  • Why barebow archery is a method, not a kind of bow  
  • How elevation control—not instinct—is the key to consistency  
  • Why portable methods outperform fixed equipment  
  • How Olympic‑level principles apply to barebow shooting  
  • Why dogma persists in archery—and how to think past it  
  • A simple mental framework that works from short range to long distance  
  This book was originally created as an audiobook, designed to be listened to while driving or traveling, letting the ideas settle in long before you step onto the range.  
  It’s opinionated.  
  It’s practical.  
  It’s unapologetically skeptical of tradition for tradition’s sake.  
  Most of all, it’s written for archers who want results, not rituals.  
  If you’re ready to question what you’ve been told, simplify your shooting, and take full ownership of every arrow you release, this book was written for you.  
  Barebow archery doesn’t have to be mysterious.  
  It just has to make sense.  
  — Mark Vogt  
  Vogtland Outdoors 

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  Driven

  Susie Wolff

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  Instant Sunday Times bestsellerAn inside look at the competitive world of Formula One and trailblazer Susie Wolff's 20-year career, taking listners from the driver’s seat and the F1 paddock all the way to the future of the sport. This program is read by the author with an afterword read by Toto Wolff.As a young girl, Susie Wolff dreamed of one day racing Formula One cars—the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of over 200 mph. But F1 was completely dominated by men. The sport is grueling both mentally and physically. Turning a corner can feel like four times your body weight is pressing against you. And the question always hovered: Could a woman really compete with the men?After years of sacrifice and doubt, Susie rose through the ranks to earn her spot behind the wheel of an F1 car. She became the first woman in more than two decades to take part in a Formula One race weekend. But her story didn’t end at the checkered flag. Shifting to the business side and inspired by her husband, Toto, who runs one of the most successful F1 teams in history, she led her own Formula E team to championship contention. In 2023 she took over the leadership of F1 Academy with the mission of bringing the next generation of young women into the sport.Driven is a thrilling story about the highest levels of driving—but more than that, it’s a story of perseverance bound to inspire anyone on or off the track.A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company

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  Matterhorn

  Will Aniara, Steffen Kjaer

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  Discover the gripping story of one of the world's most iconic mountains in Matterhorn by Steffen Kjaer. This thrilling book takes you on a journey through daring climbs, breathtaking views, and the life-or-death challenges faced by mountaineers who have tried to conquer the legendary Matterhorn. Known for its striking beauty and deadly risks, the Matterhorn has captivated climbers for over a century. Kjaer explores the physical and mental endurance needed to scale this formidable peak, and the triumphs and tragedies that have defined mountaineering history.Follow real-life accounts of climbers battling extreme conditions, learn about acclimatisation, altitude sickness, and the essential techniques for tackling this majestic mountain. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just fascinated by dangerous peaks, Matterhorn is an essential read. Steffen Kjaer's storytelling brings the mountain to life, making you feel every step and every moment of triumph or defeat.Embark on a journey that challenges not just the body, but the very limits of the human spirit.

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  Outside the Lanes - A Pro...

  Becca Mann

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  I wasn't afraid of the ocean. I wasn't afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World Championships. But after years of sacrifice, relentless drive, and coming heartbreakingly close to Olympic glory—three times—Becca's dreams came crashing down.In Outside the Lanes, Becca shares her journey from the disappointment of Olympic defeat to making history as the first—and only—person to conquer the grueling, twenty-one-hour, forty-mile Maui Nui Tri-Channel Crossing. She also opens up about the mental battles that shaped her: confronting the sacrifices she endured, OCD, and the relentless pressure to succeed.More than just a story of a young athlete, Outside the Lanes is a powerful exploration of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to win. This is an inspiring book for anyone who has ever dared to chase a dream by adventuring outside the lanes.

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