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  Glory Glory Man Utd - A...

  Neville Moir

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  From is genesis as Newton Heath LYR Football Club founded in 1878 all the way to the global sporting and commercial superpower that it is today, this is the history of Manchester United Football Club as you have never seen it before. Lifelong Red Devils’ fan Neville Moir has distilled this extraordinary history into an amusing, fascinating and easy to read anthology.  This entertaining volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the groundbreaking firsts, controversies, innovations, characters, achievements and disasters that have shaped one the greatest sporting institutions on the planet. Whether an expert or a novice, this compendium is perfect for all Man United fans, young and old, around the world.

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  Bill Belichick: Insights on...

  Vines Graener

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  Dive into the strategic brilliance of a legendary NFL coach with The Big Book of Belichick: His Thoughts on Strategy, Fundamentals & History, compiled by Alex Kirby. Are you searching for the secrets behind consistent success in the high-stakes world of professional football? Do you want to understand the coaching philosophy that has defined a dynasty? Then you've come to the right place. 
  This audiobook offers an unparalleled glimpse into the mind of Bill Belichick, revealing his intricate approach to every facet of the game. From the bedrock principles of football fundamentals and effective teaching methods, to the cutting-edge of defensive strategy encompassing defensive backs, linebackers, and the defensive line, you'll gain actionable insights applicable whether you're a coach yourself or a dedicated fan seeking a deeper understanding. 
  Explore Belichick's offensive wisdom, covering the crucial roles of the offensive line, receivers, and running backs. Uncover his meticulous process for preparation and game planning, learning how he dissects opponents and crafts winning formulas week after week. Understand the art of building a roster, his methods for astute player evaluation and identifying promising scouting prospects. 
  Gain unique perspectives on the dynamics of the NFL, including Belichick's thoughts on his own players, insights into formidable opponents like Peyton Manning, and his respect for opposing coaches. Delve into the often-underappreciated yet critical domain of special teams, covering everything from punt and punt return to kickoff and KOR.

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  Black Gods of the Asphalt -...

  Onaje X. O. Woodbine

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  J-Rod moves like a small tank on the court, his face mean, staring down his opponents. "I play just like my father," he says. "Before my father died, he was a problem on the court. I'm a problem." Playing basketball for him fuses past and present, conjuring his father's memory into a force that opponents can feel in each bone-snapping drive to the basket.On the street, every ballplayer has a story. Onaje X. O. Woodbine, a former streetball player who became an all-star Ivy Leaguer, brings the sights and sounds, hopes and dreams of street basketball to life. He shows that big games have a trickster figure and a master of black talk whose commentary interprets the game for audiences. The beats of hip-hop and reggae make up the soundtrack, and the ballplayers are half-men, half-heroes, defying the ghetto's limitations with their flights to the basket.Basketball is popular among young black American men but not because, as many claim, they are "pushed by poverty" or "pulled" by white institutions to play it. Black men choose to participate in basketball because of the transcendent experience of the game. Through interviews with and observations of urban basketball players, Onaje X. O. Woodbine composes a rare portrait of a passionate, committed, and resilient group of athletes who use the court to mine what urban life cannot corrupt. If people turn to religion to reimagine their place in the world, then black streetball players are indeed the hierophants of the asphalt.

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  Fixed - My Secret Life as a...

  Moses Swaibu

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  'Exposes a dark and corrupt underworld in British football' Joao Castelo-Branco, ESPN'Gritty, dark and inspiring - you won't have read a story like this before' Daniel Taylor, The Athletic and New York Times'The descent from talented footballer to convicted criminal is shocking. The journey thereafter is nothing short of inspirational' Rob Dorsett, Sky Sports'A compelling and necessary story' Nicolas Sayde, Council of Europe***In 2012, English football was rocked by the biggest match-fixing operation to hit these shores in the modern era. An Asian syndicate had infiltrated the Conference South with players being offered vast sums of money to help rig games and net millions of pounds for the fixers. Loyal fans attending matches were oblivious to the fact that outcomes had been predetermined. The remarkable story of how this syndicate was able to take hold of the national sport is told to us by a man who not only played in many of these games, but went to jail for helping to fix them - Moses Swaibu.Fixed breaks new ground as Moses Swaibu becomes the first player ever to write openly about how he helped to fix games, revealing exactly what happens on the pitch when a match is being manipulated. He also exposes how the criminal gangs operate, how young professional players are targeted and groomed and the threats of violence that are used to keep them in check. From fixer, to rehabilitation, Swaibu's story of redemption offers a fascinating insight into the ugly side of the beautiful game. This is a sporting account like none ever written before.

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  RYA Competent Crew Skills (A-CCPCN)

  Royal Yachting Association

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  RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course. 
  Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This audiobook has been created using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques explained are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers. 
  This audiobook is designed to assist you in understanding new concepts and the unique terminology that is used in the world of boating. It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board, or as a handy reference tool for those returning to the sport after time away from it. 
  RYA Competent Crew Skills supports the RYA five-day course.

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  A Grand Slam for God - A Journey...

  Burke Masters

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  Burke Masters had the perfect game plan for his life: he was going to become a Major League Baseball player. As a star infielder for Mississippi State with a game-winning grand slam to help his team reach the College World Series, he was well on his way to the career of his dreams. But little did he know that his life-changing call would not be from a recruiter to join the Major Leagues—it would be from God to become a priest.   In this page-turning memoir, Fr. Burke takes readers on an intimate personal journey—from his childhood outside of Chicago, to his success in baseball, to his conversion to Catholicism, and finally, to his acceptance of his vocation. Amid severe doubt and personal loss, he learned to embrace his fundamental identity—not as an athlete, but as a beloved son of God and a spiritual father to God’s people. Fr. Burke’s story is a powerful reminder that God’s plan for us is so much greater than our own; that it fulfills our dreams in ways greater than we could have imagined; and that if we only have the courage to say yes, every moment is an opportunity for a grand slam for God. 

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