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  Moonlight Elk - One Woman's Hunt...

  Chris Tiegreen

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  Christie Green learned to hunt in order to complement the food she grew in her garden. As an act of practical agency this fulfilled her needs, yet a restlessness stirred within. She longed for a life defined by something deeper than cultural norms. Could she travel beyond the supposed domain of women and venture into the wild, where men were said to prevail? 
   
   
   
  Here, hunting in the wild, the moon cycles through her, rising and falling, whispering messages from the dark side. Rather than circle the hot insistence of a masculine sun, Green begins to attune to the more elusive, mysterious murmuration of the moon. Animals and dreams, lunar partners, choreograph Green through time and space. She longs to dream, toil, live, and love at the edges of the fertile ecotones where she can withdraw inward, retreat like an animal into hiding, and then come into full, radiant view on her own terms. Green sheds the burdens of her domestic self and witnesses the animals defying reason as they walk her into their world, ambling her along, straddling night and day, waking and sleeping. Through them, definitions of gender dissolve and boundaries blur. In the process, Green eclipses western society's definitions of her as a woman, mother, lover, and entrepreneur, courageously birthing her own independence through a profound connection to the animals and the places they call home.

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  Unnatural Ability - The History...

  Milton C. Toby

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  In a mere twelve months, between May 2020 and May 2021, horse racing's most recognizable face—Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert—had five horses that failed postrace drug tests. Among those was the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit. While the incident was a major scandal in the Thoroughbred racing world, it was only the latest in a series of drug-related infractions among elite athletes. Stories about systemic rule-breaking and "doping culture"—both human and equine—have put world-class athletes and their trainers under intense scrutiny. Each newly discovered instance of abuse forces fans to question the participants' integrity, and in the case of horse racing, their humanity. 
   
   
   
  In Unnatural Ability, Milton C. Toby addresses the historical and contemporary context of the Thoroughbred industry's most pressing issue. 
   
   
   
  With the sport at a critical turning point in terms of doping restrictions and sports betting, Toby delivers a comprehensive account of the practice of using performance-enhancing drugs to influence the outcome of Thoroughbred races since the late nineteenth century. Toby discusses how horse doping poses a unique challenge for gambling sports and what the industry and its players must do to survive the pressure to get ahead.

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  Barefoot Britain - A Running...

  Anna McNuff

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  Step into an adventure that set the country alight. 
  Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London – on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons… in bare feet. 
  Fuelled by a desire to push mind and body to the limit (and to drink tea, and eat biscuits), she zigzagged over rugged coastlines, through small villages, across windswept moors, along golden sandy beaches and even down the odd picturesque A-road. As the journey gathered pace, she was joined by thousands of other runners and soon learned that, even though she was (usually) the only one in bare feet, this was far from a solo journey. 
  Barefoot Britain is warm-hearted, funny and painfully honest – featuring remote islands, big cities, kind strangers and setbacks-a-plenty. It’s a story which reveals the messy reality of taking on a crazy idea and, above all, shows how one person’s will to dig deep and carry on can encourage others to do the same.

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  RYA Handy Guide to Marine Radio...

  Royal Yachting Association

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  This handy book for the leisure user is a quick-reference guide to radio procedures (including Urgency, Safety, and Distress messaging); installing and maintaining a VHF radio; the licensing requirements, and GMDSS including Navtex. 
  It also features useful extras, including prowords and the phonetic alphabet and numerals.

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  Peak Performance - Maximizing...

  Zane Ryder

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  These are the 4 books in this bundle: 
  - Champions' Playbook: Success in any sport begins with the right mindset. The journey to becoming a champion is not just about physical prowess but also about cultivating a mental framework that supports peak performance. A champion’s mindset is characterized by resilience, confidence, and an unwavering belief in their ability to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face. 
  - Game Changers: In every era, athletes have pushed the boundaries of what is possible within their sports, but some have gone even further, breaking societal and cultural barriers in ways that extended far beyond the field. These trailblazers were not just pioneers in athletic achievement; they were agents of change who challenged and changed the status quo. 
  - The Athlete's Edge: Athletic performance is the culmination of physical ability, mental resilience, and strategic preparation. To achieve peak performance, athletes must first understand the intricate interplay of factors that influence their capabilities on and off the field. This understanding forms the foundation for designing effective training and nutrition plans tailored to individual goals. 
  - Peak Performance: Peak performance is the state in which an athlete performs at the highest possible level, maximizing their physical, mental, and emotional potential. It’s not just about physical ability; it’s about the integration of mind and body working in harmony to achieve excellence. Whether in elite sports or personal goals, reaching peak performance requires a deep understanding of one’s strengths, weaknesses, and the effort required to reach new heights.

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  50 Fun Facts About the New York...

  Sean McCandless, Mike McCandless

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  Here are the history, highlights, and heroes of one of the greatest and most respected teams in American professional baseball. This little guide holds 50 facts, stats, and much more, distilled from more than 100 years of big-league baseball in the Big Apple. Listen to this book when you visit a ball game. Snack on it along with your Nathan's Famous hot dog. Impress your family and friends. Elevate your trivia game. Know more about the Yankees and enhance the thrill of the game. Collect all the 50 Fun Facts Baseball books and merch and have even more fun. 
  CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: A Fan RemembersChapter 2: OriginsChapter 3: Ball ParksChapter 4: Greatest PlayersChapter 5: Managers & OwnersChapter 6: High PointsChapter 7: Low PointsChapter 8: AnnouncersChapter 9: Fans & TraditionsChapter 10: The Yankees TodayChapter 11: All-Time Stats LeadersChapter 12: Quiz TimeChapter 13: More About the Yankees

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