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  The Athlete's Ascent - Deep...

  Jayne Storey

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  As an athlete or sportsperson, you understand the frustration of being at the top of your game only to falter in the heat of competition.  
  The Athlete's Ascent shows how you can harness the wisdom of martial and Zen arts to develop the profound connection between mind, body and breathing that leads to the coveted flow state.
   
  Drawing on a lifetime of deep practice, Jayne Storey has streamlined centuries-old disciplines – including Tai Chi and Zazen meditation – into a simple, proven and trusted Performance Practice that helps both amateur and professional athletes ascend to higher levels of enjoyment and performance.
   
  Listen to this audiobook and develop a daily practice to:
  • Strengthen the all-important mind–body connection
  • Uncover the link between formal meditation and being 'in the zone'
  • Overcome nerves, anxiety and mental interference in even the most high-pressure competition situations
  • Stay in the moment and elevate your movement routines and ball-striking to new heights

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  Dick Carter: Yacht Designer - In...

  Dick Carter

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  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. He even went on to design the massive 128-foot Vendredi Treize for Jean-Yves Terlain to sail single-handed in the 1972 OSTAR (trans-Atlantic) race – the longest boat ever to have been raced single-handed. But after just a decade at the top of his game, he 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 this book. It is beautifully produced with many fabulous photographs and boat plans and was first published in the US by Seapoint Books and is now published in the UK by Fernhurst Books. 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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  Winning Golf - The Mental Game...

  Saul L. Miller

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  One of the world’s leading sport psychologists offers practical techniques to improve your golf performance and learn the peak performance mindset 
  		 
  In Winning Golf, Dr. Saul L. Miller, one of the world’s leading sport psychologists, describes eight of the most common problems limiting golfing performance and in the process gives readers powerful, practical techniques to overcome these challenges. With his guidance, you’ll learn the performance mindset and emotional management to play with more impact, consistency, and pleasure.
  		 
  Do you want to discover what the pros do to prepare mentally and excel under pressure? Winning Golf’s mental training program comes with input from over 70 of the world’s top golfers. There is specific advice on how to improve your short game, develop an effective shot routine, tune out negative and anxious mental chatter, play calm and strong, master the “yips,” and use performance-enhancing self-talk and imagery to strengthen confidence and develop a more competitive golf identity.
  		 
  You will also get insights from the Sub-60 Club — the elite set of PGA golfers who shot sub-60 rounds on regulation courses — and hear from several pro athletes from the NHL and NFL about how the mental training they did with Dr. Miller has transferred to and improved their golf game.
  		 
  Bottom line, Winning Golf: The Mental Game will significantly improve your golf game, and the very same techniques will enhance the quality of your life.

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  Succeed in your first triathlon

  Robert Tolksdorf

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  So, you want to give it a try with your first triathlon? Because you lost a bet? Because you are going through a midlife crisis and want to prove your youth? Or because you are athletically ambitious? No matter what, these are all good reasons to try it. In this audiobook, you will learn everything you need to know in a concise way at a beginner's level. You should do it and have fun doing it. Podiums will come later ... 
  Find out what distances there are and what equipment you need for swimming, cycling, and running in a triathlon. Learn what the transition area looks like in a triathlon and how you move around it during the competition. You will get tips on what to eat before the competition and what to pack. Find out how it works on the ground with the distribution of starting numbers and the check-in to the transition area. Set up your transition area so that you can quickly access your equipment during the competition without a lot of confusion and searching. 
  When you start for the first time, a vivid description of the competition process, including the two transitions, will help you. Avoid major mistakes and have fun. Finish successfully and enjoy the aftermath. You might even enjoy your sore muscles later. If you’ve been infected with triathlon addiction, get to know the wide range of multisport options. Get the triathlon badge, plan further competitions, and find a club. This humorous and compact description will motivate you to have a great sporting experience.  
  Disclaimer for the book: There are no training plans. You can find plenty of these on the Internet and you have to do the training yourself anyway! 
  The author Robert Tolksdorf was a university professor of computer science until 2016. He discovered a penchant for endurance sports in his mid-forties, which he pursued as a hobby as a marathon runner, triathlete, and long-distance swimmer.

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  Bushcraft for Kids: Mastering...

  Dion Rosser

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  "Bushcraft for Kids": Unleash Your Child's Wilderness Spirit!  
  Curious how your child can become a young wilderness expert? 
  Want to nurture your child's love for nature and adventure safely? 
  Looking for a way to boost your child's confidence and independence outdoors? 
  Empower Your Child with Essential Survival Skills!Foster Independence: Watch your child grow in self-reliance, learning to handle the challenges of the great outdoors.Confidence Building: See the transformation as your child masters survival skills, gaining confidence with each new adventure.Safe and Engaging: Designed specifically for young explorers, our guide combines safety with the thrill of learning bushcraft. 
  By listening to "Bushcraft for Kids," Your Young Explorer Will:Uncover Bushcraft Basics: Dive into the essential techniques for thriving in the wild.Equip for Adventure: Understand the necessary gear, from clothing to crucial bushcraft tools.Knots and Cordage Mastery: Learn the art of knot tying and rope handling for various outdoor situations.Build Wilderness Shelters: Get hands-on with building secure and comfortable shelters in nature.Safe Fire Techniques: Grasp the essentials of creating and maintaining fires responsibly.Water and Food Survival Skills: Discover how to locate and utilize natural water sources and food in the wilderness.First Aid and Rescue: Develop skills to assist in emergencies, enhancing safety and teamwork. 
  Click the "Add to Cart" button now and gift your child the ultimate adventure in bushcraft and outdoor survival!

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  The Leading Edge - Ocean racing...

  Sandy Weld

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  This is a book about ocean racing – a personal view of the events and an account of one of the most successful individual records ever made by a designer and skipper. In 1965 Dick Carter was a good skipper, but an unknown designer. His first design was Rabbit, which Sandy Weld helped launch, tune and race. They won the Fastnet Race in its first season and Dick Carter grew an international reputation. The Leading Edge 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. It is also the story of the extraordinary success of his first design, Rabbit, and the next three designs he skippered: Tina, Rabbit II and Red Rooster – the latter which also won the Fastnet Race and the Admiral's Cup. Weld's racing experience provides a fascinating account that will be of considerable use to the sailor and of absorbing interest to those who follow the sport.

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