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  Mountain Walks Kinder Scout - 15...

  Sarah Lister

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  Mountain Walks Kinder Scout by Sarah Lister is a guide to walking routes up and around Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Alongside the routes up to the plateau, there are also valley walks for mixed weather days and those new to mountain walking.
  Among the 15 inspiring routes, the classics are all included, such as Grindsbrook Clough from Edale, and Kinder Downfall from Hayfield, and even those who are familiar with the area will find new and imaginative route ideas to discover. Whether you aspire to walk up Kinder on a straightforward route, 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; essential info about public transport and safety advice; details about the terrain and navigation; facilities, refreshments and points of interest; and downloadable GPX files.

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  Between the Sunset and the Sea:...

  Simon Ingram

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  ‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’ 
  In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring things on earth. Simply put, the monsters became muses – and an entire artistic movement was born. This movement became a love affair, the love affair became an obsession, and gradually but surely, obsession became lifestyle as mountains became stitched into the fabric of the British cultural tapestry. 
  In his compelling new book, Simon Ingram explores how mountains became such a preoccupation for the modern western imagination, weaving his own adventures into a powerful narrative which provides a kind of experiential hit list for people who don’t have the time nor the will to climb a thousand mountains. 
  For some of these mountains, the most amazing thing about them might be the journey they’ve taken to get here. Others, the tales of science, endeavour and art that have played out on their slopes. The mythology they’re drenched in. The history they’ve seen. The genius they’ve inspired. The danger that draws people to them. The life that clusters around them, human and otherwise. The extreme weather they conjure. The adventure they fuel. The way that some raise the hairs on the back of your neck, and trigger powerful, strange emotions. And moreover, what they’re like to be amidst, under, on – just what that indefinable quality is that the British mountains wield which takes possession of you so powerfully, and never goes away. 
  Ingram takes us high into the rafters of Britain’s most forbidding, unflinching and unchanging wild places through all the seasons of the year – from the first blush of spring to the deepest, darkest bite of the mountain winter. From Beinn Dearg to Ben Nevis, he takes us on a journey spanning sixteen of Britain’s most evocative mountainous landscapes, and what they mean to us today. 
  Ingram's Between the Sunset and the Sea is not just a book, it's a journey that takes you through the most evocative landscapes of Britain, making it a top pick for travel and recreation enthusiasts. The author's love for mountaineering is palpable in every page, making it a must-read for sports lovers. 
  For fans of John D Burns (The Hot Tent Diaries), Tom Prentice (The Munros), Robert Macfarlane (Desert Solitaire), Ed Viesturs (The Mountain), and Toby Carr (Moderate Becoming Good Later).

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  The Biggar Picture - My Life in...

  Dan Biggar

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  Read by the author, Dan Biggar.After fifteen years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, leading the most successful squad in Welsh history, Dan Biggar tells his story. ‘When I reflect on it all, I can say without any doubt that I gave it everything.’Dan Biggar has never fitted the mould. Throughout his long and decorated career, he has had to confront the critics, to silence the cynics. His playing style has been described as brash, aggressive and forthright, and it has earned him a reputation he has never been able to shake. But to anyone who knows him off the pitch, he is one of the most grounded ambassadors the game could ask for.Honest and self-critical, Dan offers a rare insight into his personal and professional life. He talks candidly of his place within rugby, from the Premiership through to the Lions, and of the power dynamics within Wales’ most successful squad ever. He also opens the changing room doors and explores his relationships with past team mates, coaches and managers, from Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards to Alun Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac.The Biggar Picture is the story of a man who has taken in the joy, the graft and despair to become one of the sport’s most compelling figures – and Wales’ most capped fly-half.

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  Jackie Robinson and Moses...

  Charles River Editors

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  In his introduction to The Jackie Robinson Reader, sports historian Jules Tygiel succinctly observed, “Extraordinary lives often reveal ordinary truths. Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 and died in 1972. He crammed into these brief fifty-three years a legacy of accomplishment, acclaim, controversy, and influence matched by few Americans. He was, even before his historic baseball breakthrough, an athlete of legendary proportions. He won fame and adulation as the first African-American to play in the major leagues in the twentieth century, launching an athletic revolution that transformed American sports. He garnered baseball's highest honors: Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and first-ballot election to the Hall of Fame. More significantly, Robinson became a symbol of racial integration and a prominent leader in the civil rights struggle of the 1950s and 1960s. Yet Jackie Robinson's half century among us illuminates not just the contours of an exceptional life, but much about the broader African-American experience of those years.” 
  	Given his legacy, many Americans today believe Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in Major League Baseball, but that answer is wrong. As far back as the late 19th century, there had been professional baseball leagues that were every bit as segregated as any other aspect of society, but before that, there were, for a brief shining moment, there were teams of black and white men playing with and against each other.  
  One of the first black men to play on such a team was Moses Fleetwood Walker, and he was the first who openly identified as black. As racism and segregation successfully pushed black players out of professional baseball, it was all but forgotten that professional baseball had once been integrated before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, ensuring that the contributions of Walker and other early black athletes would be obscured and then eclipsed. 

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  Disaster Preparation - Your...

  Violet Reese

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  Are you prepared for the unexpected? "Disaster Preparation" is your ultimate guide to safeguarding your family, home, and peace of mind in the face of emergencies. From natural disasters to long-term disruptions, this book provides practical, step-by-step strategies to help you plan, protect, and thrive during challenging times. 
  🔧 What You’ll Learn:How to create a personalized disaster preparedness plan for any scenario.Essentials to stockpile: food, water, medical supplies, and tools.Tips for securing your home and fortifying it against natural disasters.Strategies for effective communication and staying connected during crises.How to stay calm, organized, and resilient when emergencies strike. 
  🌟 Why This Book is a Must-Have:Covers everything from short-term emergencies to long-term survival situations.Includes checklists, templates, and actionable advice for every step of preparedness.Designed for individuals, families, and communities.Helps you build confidence and take control of your safety. 
  🔥 Be Ready for Anything! 
   Don’t let disasters catch you off guard. With "Disaster Preparation," you’ll have the knowledge and tools to protect what matters most. Start preparing today for a safer, more secure tomorrow.

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  After Everest - 'The last...

  Tenzing Norgay

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  On 29 May 1953 Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary conquered Everest.Before it had claimed the lives of dozens of climbers, including George Leigh Mallory in 1924. Norgay, the descendant of generations of yak herders, was destined to become a Lama, but his love for the mountains was that much stronger and he ran away from his Buddhist monastery. He had but one dream despite the deaths of many mountaineers: to conquer Everest. For thirty years expeditions had been struggling to scale its fiendishly difficult icy slopes until he and Hillary finally succeeded. His memoir is a unique and eloquent tribute to Zen and the art of mountain climbing.

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