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  100 Mind-Blowing Football Facts...

  Felix Grayson

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  Discover more books and audiobooks by Felix Grayson at FelixGrayson.com 
   
  100 Insane Tales from Football’s Most Shocking Plays and Records 
   
  Football isn’t just a game—it’s a spectacle of wild comebacks, jaw-dropping plays, and legendary blunders that defy logic. Whether you’re a die-hard fan, trivia addict, or just someone who loves the unexpected, this audiobook delivers 100 unforgettable football moments that will leave you stunned. 
   
  Inside, you’ll hear about: 
  
  The longest game-winning field goal ever kicked 
  A 2-0 NFL finish—the rarest score in football history 
  A player who accidentally scored for the other team 
  The Super Bowl that lost power mid-game 
  A championship winner who never played a snap 
  A skydiver who delayed an NFL game by landing on the field 
  The team that forgot their helmets and had to borrow them 
  And dozens more unbelievable plays, comebacks, and quirks 
  
   
  From record-setting feats to hilarious mistakes, this audiobook is perfect for: 
  
  Football lovers who thrive on crazy sports history 
  Trivia buffs chasing fun and rare facts 
  Casual listeners who enjoy surprising true stories 
  Anyone who wants the ultimate conversation starter 
  
   
  Whether you listen straight through or jump into a random chapter, each fact will entertain, shock, and deepen your love for the game. 
   
  Ready to be blown away? This is a must-have listen for every sports fan.

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  Follow the Buzzards - Pro...

  Keith Elliot Greenberg

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  As a new decade dawned, 2020 was supposed to be the best year to be a wrestling fan. Finally, WWE had serious competition in All Elite Wrestling, and there were viable secondary promotions and a thriving international indie scene. Few in the industry realized that in China, a mysterious virus had begun to spread. By the time a pandemic was declared in March, the business—and the world—was in disarray. For the first time, pro wrestling was no longer seen as escapism, as real-world events intruded on the fantasy. Still, when everything else shut down, wrestling never went away. Despite cancellations and empty arena shows, there were great innovations, like the cinematic match—battles shot to look like movies—and the "ThunderDome," which replicated the live experience with fan faces surrounding the ring on LED screens. On the indie circuit, matches were held outdoors with spectators separated into socially distanced pods. The entire time, New York Times bestselling author and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg was chronicling the scene, juxtaposing pro wrestling developments with actual news events like the U.S. presidential election and Brexit. The result, Follow the Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19, captures the dread, confusion, and spontaneous creativity of this uncertain era while exploring the long-term consequences.

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  The Golden Age of Offshore Yacht...

  Dick Carter, Sandy Weld

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  This bundle of two books tells of the life, designs and success of yacht designer and skipper Dick Carter from his own perspective and that of one of his crew, Sandy Weld. Not many 'amateur' yacht designers would dare to enter the first boat they had ever designed into the epic offshore Fastnet Race, let alone with the intention of winning it. But that is what Dick Carter did in 1964, beating all 151 other yachts, some sailed by the most notable sailors of the day. He repeated the feat 4 years later with another of his own designs (which also won the Admiral's Cup that year as top boat and top team), but by then he could certainly not be described as an 'amateur' yacht designer. His radical innovations created fast and comfortable boats which were much in demand in this, the golden age of offshore racing. They were commissioned by the top sailors and succeeded in winning the Admiral's Cup, Southern Cross Series, One Ton Cup, Two Ton Cup and many of the biggest races. Racing with Dick in these years was Sandy Weld who helped launch, tune and race the boats Dick skippered. Sandy's account depicts the intense competition of crews dedicated to winning and the camaraderie and enthusiasm of those who participate in this demanding sport. It is an appreciation of Dick Carter's designs and his skill as a skipper. But after just a decade at the top of his game, Dick Carter quit the world of sailing and moved on to other challenges. He hadn't been heard of for so long that sailors assumed he was dead. His surprise appearance at the funeral of Ted Hood gave rise to the suggestion that he wrote his autobiography. While his career as a yacht designer may have been brief, the impact of his innovations has lasted the test of time. Who today would think of an offshore yacht without internal halyards in the mast or that the rudder always had to be fixed to the keel? These concepts, and many more, were first introduced by Dick Carter.

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  Playing Ball - Life Lessons from...

  Vernon Davis

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  NFL football star Vernon Davis delves into his astonishing career, from winning Super Bowl 50 in 2016 with the Denver Broncos to reinventing himself as an actor and producer, and recalls the hard-won lessons—including that infamous press conference—that paved his path to success. 
  INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION FROM COACH MIKE SINGLETARY 
   
  In October 2008, after a San Francisco loss to Seattle, Vernon Davis was put on blast by Coach Mike Singletary in a fiery speech criticizing his “me-myself-and-I attitude.” It proved to be the turning point in Davis’s career, and the inspiration for him to change his mind set and his game plan, as well as his perspective on life and family. 
   
  At the time, Davis was a young, talented player drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2006 at number six, one of the highest drafted tight ends in NFL history. He played ten years for the 49ers, including a 2013 Super Bowl loss to the Baltimore Ravens in a 34–31 heartbreaker, where Davis recorded six catches for 104 yards.  
   
  He later won a Super Bowl in 2016 with Peyton Manning and the Broncos, after nailing a crucial downfield block that sprung teammate C. L. Anderson for a key 34-yard run that helped the Broncos defeat the Carolina Panthers 24–10 for the ring. 
   
  Davis retired in 2019 after four final years of playing for his hometown team in Washington, DC. He’s now deeply involved in his new passion for acting and producing. Here, he rewinds his real-life tape to reflect on his youthful beginnings, his career, and competitive spirit—and the insights on teamwork, leadership, and responsibility that came in the aftermath of Coach Singletary’s press conference that prompted Davis to transform his football career and his life for the better. 
   
  Weaving personal reflections with frank, real-world advice, Playing Ball is an eye-opening story of what winning—on the field and off—is all about.

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  Rowing Into The Son

  Jordan Hanssen

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  A Daring True Story"Truly an epic of adventure and perseverance, this is great inspiration for anyone who thinks of someday tackling the impossible" -- New York Times best-selling author Clive CusslerOn June 10, 2006, four college friends stepped into a 29-foot rowboat as the only American competitors in the first North Atlantic Rowing Race.From the initial idea and chaotic race planning to heaving through cold ocean swells, author and lead rower Jordan Hansen takes us along as the crew heads out from New York Harbor, racing against three other teams; catches theelusive Gulf Stream current; and makes the final dramatic push for the finish line off the coast of England. Hurricane-level winds, giant ocean eddies, passing freighters, and sharks are all elements of the journey, while the tension on board comes to a head on Day 17-with another 55 days to go when the crew realizes their supplies are running out and they must drastically ration their food.The race is set against the backdrop of Jordan's own reflections on both his biological father, who passed away many years earlier, and his stepfather. Combined with the details of how he and his teammates cope within the confines of their tiny boat, and their determination to push their limits, it creates a remarkable coming-of-age story- and an intimate account full of thrilling adventure and compelling emotion."A beautiful sense of place and a compelling portrait of four men locked in an epic struggle with the ocean and, occasionally; with themselves. Gripping."-Roz Savage, first woman to row three oceans and author of ‘Rowing the Atlantic’“Too often in our lives we are told what we cannot do. Hanssen's story deftly accomplishes the opposite. It might not catapult you into a rowboat, but be warned; you may be enticed to alter course."-Jill Fredston, author of Rowing to Latitude

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  Mountain Walks Ben Nevis - 15...

  Keri Wallace

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  Mountain Walks Ben Nevis by Keri Wallace is a guide to walking routes to the summit of Ben Nevis in Lochaber, Scotland. Alongside the summit routes, there are also lower-level alternatives for mixed weather or shorter days and those new to mountain walking.
  Among the 15 inspiring routes, the classics are all included, such as Ben Nevis summit via the iconic grade-1 scramble on the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête, and even those who are familiar with the area will find new and imaginative route ideas to discover. Whether you aspire to climb Ben Nevis on the traditional route from Glen Nevis, or you're looking for a bigger adventure, this is the only guidebook you need.
  Together with stunning photography, each route features: Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps; easy-to-follow, detailed directions; downloadable GPX files; essential info about public transport and safety advice; details about the terrain and navigation; and facilities, refreshments and points of interest.

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