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  100 School Exercises for...

  Claire Lilley

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  In this book, you will find exercises for all levels of horse and rider, from novice level to advanced, in both dressage and jumping, including the use of props in training. The author shows how exercises can be combined to create the optimum learning experience for rider and horse, both from a teaching perspective and for solo training – a 'teacher in a book'. Claire Lilley draws on her may years of experience as a riding coach, with insight from being a student in her formative years. She explains exercises from the teacher's perspective: what to look for, and key teaching points to consider.
  The last section of exercises is for development as a teacher, inviting the riding teacher to evaluate their own skills so as to to improve their coaching methods. Suggestions are given to improve coaching methods, such as observational skills of the physical and mental capacities of both horse and rider. Finally, training plans are given, using the exercises in practice, with consideration as to whether lessons are individual, shared or group, as well as lesson location. This book will be a valuable resource for riding instructors and pupils alike, a welcome addition to the teacher's library.

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  No Finish Line - A Racer's...

  Sam Schmidt, Don Yaeger

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  An inspirational memoir by the former IndyCar driver turned entrepreneur, race team owner and philanthropist, No Finish Line is Sam Schmidt’s account of leading the charge to find cures and treatments for spinal cord injuries after a racing accident left him paralyzed.  
    
  On January 6, 2000, Sam Schmidt, who had just won his first Indy Racing League competition in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, backed into a wall at the Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando, Florida. He did so at around two hundred miles per hour, and as a result, Sam broke his neck. Airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center before being transferred to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where he spent six months in rehabilitation before going home to his new life with his loving wife Sheila and two young children, Savannah and Spencer. 
    
  For over 25 years, Sam has learned to live paralyzed. But being a quadriplegic has not slowed him down. Almost immediately after his accident, he started a foundation that has raised millions of dollars for spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. He founded a racing team that’s won dozens of races and competed for championships. He’s driven cars again thanks to cutting-edge technology. His children have grown. He spoke at his son’s college graduation and danced on two legs with his daughter at her wedding. 
    
  Sam’s philosophy is you either get busy doing the work or you get busy waiting to die. For him, the latter is not an option. Indeed, Sam says he has done much more after (and because of) his accident than he would have otherwise. A former control freak, he has learned to delegate. A once-singularly-minded, self-described egocentric racer, he now lives to help others. The son of a driver who was also paralyzed from the sport, Sam has lived an astonishing, driven life. This is his journey.

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  Old School Grit - Times May...

  Darrin Donnelly

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  Psychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails. 
   
   
   
  In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach who thinks like John Wooden and talks like Mike Ditka, Flanagan is entering the final days of his coaching career. While his team tries to advance through the NCAA postseason tournament, Flanagan uses his last days as a coach to write his grandchildren letters revealing the rules for a successful and happy life. The rules of grit. 
   
   
   
  Though Coach Flanagan's letters are intended for his grandchildren, they might as well be for America in general. This is a man who lives by the old school code of faith, family, courage, and character; and he believes too many people have gone soft these days. They give up on their dreams too easily. They whine, complain, and pass the blame. They spend all their time and energy trying to avoid challenges instead of bucking up and powering through them. Flanagan's letters are a rallying cry for toughening up and building grit. His fifteen rules provide a clear path to success in any endeavor.

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  Killer Storm - A Fin Fleming...

  Sharon Ward

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  Category 5 Hurricane Willard is barreling toward the Cayman Islands, but underwater photographer Fin Fleming has everything under control. Or so she thinks, at least until she must risk her life to move her brother Oliver’s boat to safety.After the storm, while assessing the boat for damage, she discovers a dead woman aboard, setting off a disturbing chain of events. It looks like an easy mystery, with Oliver as the presumed killer, but Fin knows Oliver would never commit this crime. She and Detective Scott team up to solve the murder.Oliver’s twisted sister is in the picture, and Fin suspects she has Oliver hooked on drugs as payback for their past.It’s a dark and twisty story, full of secrets and suspense as well as a dash of sweet romance.The usual fun stuff is happening too. A once in a lifetime chance to pilot a multi-million dollar personal submarine. Rosie, the American Pygmy octopus, and Suzie Q, the Southern Stingray, are back, both doing their things. There’s a crazy free-range rooster named Chico on the hunt for treats and bad guys.A twisty mystery. And scuba diving. Lots of scuba diving.And then there’s Liam. Always Liam.

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  Let Me Tell You a Story - A...

  John Feinstein

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  "Did I ever tell you about Wilt Chamberlain?" "Did I ever tell you about Bob Cousy?" "Did I ever tell you about Joe DiMaggio?" Whenever Arnold "Red" Auerbach starts a sentence with those six words—"Did I ever tell you about ... "—anyone within earshot should prepare to hear a marvelous story.  As a living legend among sports fans, Red Auerbach—the fiery coach who led the Boston Celtics to nine NBA championships, eight of them consecutive—has long been renowned for his formidable personality: brash, opinionated, and unfailingly accurate. As a coach, he had a great eye for talent, drafting such Hall of Famers as Bill Russell and Larry Bird, and managed to build a powerful franchise with an abiding legacy. Red never stood still along the sidelines and was never seen without his trademark cigar.  Now in retirement, at age eighty-seven, he remains a lively part of the game, still consulted by coaches, players, and general managers. And his admirers continue to be legion. Not long ago a former president postponed a meeting with Bill Gates so as not to pass up the chance to talk with Red. For the past several years, John Feinstein has met regularly with Red Auerbach and his friends in a series of raucous, unforgettable sessions.  Out of those smoke-and-laughter-filled rooms have emerged the stories of Red's life, from his childhood on the playgrounds of Brooklyn to his triumphs at the famed Boston Garden, where he coached for sixteen years. Just listen as Red colorfully recalls all the players and coaches he has worked with and played against: Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Wilt Chamberlain, Sam Jones, and Michael Jordan—you name them, the basketball greats are all here. Red holds nothing back.  In Let Me Tell You a Story, Red Auerbach's unique experiences in sports and John Feinstein's unparalleled skills as a storyteller combine to produce one of the most richly entertaining books ever written about the game of basketball.

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  OFF THE GRID SURVIVAL BOOK -...

  Anthony Rodgers

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  "Off the Grid Survival Book" is a must-have resource for individuals seeking to embrace self-sufficiency and thrive in an increasingly disconnected world. This comprehensive guide equips readers with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to break free from modern conveniences and become resilient in the face of societal disruptions or emergencies. Whether you're planning for an off-grid lifestyle or preparing for unexpected circumstances, this book provides essential information to help you navigate challenges and ensure your survival. 
  Inside this book, you'll discover:Step-by-step instructions for creating a self-sustaining off-grid living environmentEssential skills for generating your own power, harvesting water, and growing foodStrategies for preserving and storing food to sustain you during extended periods of isolationTechniques for building and fortifying a secure off-grid shelterTips for navigating without GPS and utilizing alternative communication methodsPractical advice for managing waste, sanitation, and personal hygiene off the gridGuidance on acquiring vital resources, such as tools, medical supplies, and firearms 
  And Much More!... 
  Whether you're dreaming of living off the grid or preparing for uncertain times, this book will empower you to thrive in a truly self-sufficient manner. It's time to take control of your destiny and forge a path towards independence and resilience. 
   

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