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  Walk with Weight - The...

  Michael Easter

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  **Narrated by the Author!** 
  “Michael Easter’s genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better.”—Dr. Peter Attia, author of Outlive 
  From the New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis comes the definitive guide to the fast-growing sport of rucking—or walking with weight—as a daily practice that can change body and mind for the better with every step. 
  In recent years, walking with weight, also known as rucking, has exploded in popularity due to its multifaceted benefits including improved fitness, strength, and mental well-being. It’s a risk-free, full-body workout that improves metabolic health and helps prevent chronic diseases and depression. Now, bestselling author Michael Easter, the avid rucker the New York Times credits with ushering in the trend, is sharing everything you need to know in the ultimate book on weighted walking. 
  With this practical guide, you will learn: 
  How to start your own weighted walking routine by choosing the right weight and loading your pack correctlyAdvice for warming up, fueling, and preventing injuryFor experienced ruckers, guidelines for increasing intensity and inspiration to set bigger goalsA breakdown of all the amazing health benefits, including why walking with weight burns more fat per mile than joggingAdvice for selecting the right gear, including how to decide between a weighted vest or backpackWeek-by-week training plans for every type of goal and skill level 
   
  Along the way, Easter traces the history of walking with weight—from ancient hunter gatherers to the world’s greatest militaries – and shows how it has evolved into the popular trend it is today. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned rucker, Walk with Weight offers valuable advice at any level. With this book, you’ll get more from every step—with the easiest and most effective way to boost your strength inside and out. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Above the Abyss - Finding...

  Friedi Kühne, Andy Lewis

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  Step out over the abyss and discover the incredible story of professional slackliner Friedi Kühne overcoming personal limits, grappling with mental toughness, and achieving greatness from thousands of feet in the air.Slacklining is an ever-evolving extreme sport in which an athlete must walk across a thin line of flexible webbing from one point to another. What once began as a trendy hobby—with a person balancing just a foot or two off the ground between two trees—has now evolved into intense feats of athleticism, including performing flips, twists, and other tricks across the slackline (tricklining) and achieving incredible balancing acts from, for some intrepid athletes, heights upwards of 6,000 feet (highlining).In Above the Abyss, author and professional slackliner Friedi Kühne dives into his slackline journey, from doing tricks as a kid on trampolines and park benches to trying his first highline at 18 years old. Along the way, Kühne learns how to train his body to achieve balance, find focus, and stay resilient. His love of slacklining takes him all over the world as he competes for world records, achieves personal milestones, and ultimately discovers how physical and mental limits can be overcome if we don’t allow our fears to hold us back.From nail-biting descriptions of highline adventures to practical advice and strategies that have carried Kühne between mountains and skyscrapers, Above the Abyss captures the passion, struggles, and determination at the center of one man’s pursuit of slackline greatness.

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  A Brazilian Language Course For...

  Thiago Nascimento

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  This Brazilian Portuguese language course is designed for soccer fans who want to dive into the excitement of Brazilian soccer culture. Crafted by native speakers, the course introduces essential terms, phrases, and expressions used in Brazil's most beloved sport. Perfect for fans, sports journalists, or anyone passionate about Brazilian culture, this course brings you closer to the language of the game.The course begins with common soccer terms, such as "goleiro" (goalkeeper) and "chute" (shot), equipping you with the vocabulary to understand the action on the field. You'll also learn phrases used by Brazilian soccer fans, including iconic cheers like "Vai, Brasil!" (Go, Brazil!) and colorful expressions like "pé de chumbo" (a player with poor footwork). Each lesson is packed with vocabulary that captures the energy and passion of Brazilian soccer, allowing you to engage with fans on a deeper level.Beyond vocabulary, this course covers essential positions and actions in soccer, helping learners understand player roles and game tactics. Phrases for discussing strategies and post-game reflections ensure you’re well-prepared to chat about every aspect of the game, whether watching in a stadium or at a local gathering. With examples and practice phrases, you’ll gain confidence in using the language to share the thrill of a great goal, discuss key plays, and even critique the team’s strategy.The course also includes a module on stadium terms and fan expressions, immersing you in the lively atmosphere of Brazilian matches. From the "torcida" (fans) chanting to "estádio" (stadium) vocabulary, you'll feel like you're right there in the stands, cheering alongside passionate Brazilian fans.Whether you're a beginner or have some knowledge of Portuguese, this course provides a lively and engaging way to learn Brazilian Portuguese while enjoying one of the world's most celebrated soccer cultures. Get ready to understand, cheer, and talk like a true Brazilian soccer fan!

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  Mike Mentzer - American Odysseus

  John Little

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  REBEL. PHILOSOPHER. BODYBUILDING ICON.
  		 
  Mike Mentzer was a strikingly handsome man with a brilliant mind and a “perfect” physique — the first bodybuilder to receive a perfect score in both amateur and professional competitions. In the late ’70s, Mentzer rose to the very top of his sport (despite the efforts made by industry power brokers, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger), was featured in GQ magazine, and profiled on national television. But he was also a man who wrestled with mental illness his entire life and ended up living on the streets and being sent to prison. Just when it seemed his career was over, he found it within himself to reboot his intellect and revolutionize bodybuilding training, arguing bodybuilders should not forsake their mental development in favor of developing their bodies. He became a pariah in the fitness industry (which only cared about selling supplements and other products) but a hero to legions of fans who earnestly sought truth.
  		 
  Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus is the first biography of Mike Mentzer to appear in North America written by his close friend of 21 years, John Little, “one of the leading fitness researchers in North America” (Iron Man magazine). Drawing upon audio recordings, letters, diary excerpts, as well as interviews with those closest to him, this is the true story of one man who stood up to an entire industry — and paid the ultimate price.

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  It Happened! - A Uniquely Lucky...

  Jim Lampley, Art Chansky

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  From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports. 
    
  Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, through hosting and covering 14 Olympics, to working with all major sports networks. 
    
  It Happened! charts Jim’s notable career, with highlights including:Becoming the first live reporter on the sideline of a nationally televised college football gameFollowing in the footsteps of Jim McKay as host on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and Howard Cosell as halftime host for ABC’s Monday Night FootballPartnering with ABC, CBS, NBC, Turner, and HBOAscending to host of HBO’s Wimbledon weekday telecastsReaching “icon” status as the 30-year face and voice of HBO World Championship Boxing 
    
  Learn how Jim’s brilliance as an announcer and his revolutionary nature led to innovations in sportscasting, three sports Emmys, and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Personal anecdotes and hard-earned lessons combine as Jim digs deep and shares celebrity stories from the upper echelons of superstar athletes and Hollywood hotshots, but also offers an introspective look at his personal life and trials. It Happened! tells it all.

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  Other Ways to Win - A...

  Lee Craigie

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  'I rode back down the hill to the athlete's village. Some of Team Scotland had been watching on the big screen and I arrived to hugs of congratulations. I went inside for a shower and ceremoniously dropped my heart rate monitor into the bin. It was the first day of the rest of my life.'
  A little before 1.30 p.m. on Sunday 21 July 2013, Lee Craigie crossed the finish line at Cathkin Braes in the southern outskirts of Glasgow several minutes ahead of her nearest competitor to become the British cross-country mountain bike champion. Lee's win was the culmination of seven years of training and sacrifice, but it marked the beginning of the end of her competitive career; less than a year later, at the same venue, this time representing her native Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, she crossed the line and quit professional bike racing for good.
  Lee Craigie is one of Scotland's great bike racers, yet she has accomplished much more since retiring. In Other Ways to Win she tells her story of growing up near Glasgow and discovering the freedom of cycling – skipping French lessons and heading off into the Campsie Fells to see just how far she could ride. These teenage adventures established cycling as the thread which would run through her life – not only through her racing life and into a new life of two-wheeled adventure, but also through the positive impact she would have on the lives of others, particularly encouraging other women through her work with the Adventure Syndicate. Written with breathtaking honesty, she recounts epic adventures along the Tour Divide, Silk Road and the Highland Trail 550, and examines themes of friendship, loss, identity and the power of the outdoors – and, of course, cycling.
  Lee Craigie's story is a welcome reminder that there is more than one way to win at cycling – and life.

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