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  Young Guns - Obsession Overwatch...

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  THE FASCINATING INSIDE STORY OF THE QUEST TO BUILD THE WORLD'S MOST AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL GAMING LEAGUE--AND THE RACE TO WIN ITS $1,000,000 PRIZE.Welcome to the high-stakes world of esports where shit-talking teenage gamers, billionaire sports franchise owners, and celebrity entrepreneurs are all competing to understand and conquer the fast-emerging future of entertainment. The burgeoning frontier of professional gaming has moved beyond the niche corners of the internet to become a global phenomenon, upending youth viewership for the major sports leagues and opening a generational rift over the nature of "athletics." Soon, professional video game competitions may well be as ingrained in our culture as Monday Night Football. YOUNG GUNS: Obsession, Overwatch, and the Future of Gamingtakes readers behind the scenes of the esports boom and into the lives of the gamers and game changers leading the charge, unfurling a wry, unexpected, and often hilarious narrative about the rise of professional gaming and the business of electronic sports.  An avid gamer himself, author Austin Moorhead became fascinated by pro gaming, in particular the Overwatch League (OWL) after sports titans Robert Kraft, Stan Kroenke, and Jeff Wilpon each paid $20 million for a team. At the same time that he began investigating the inner-workings of the league, OWL launched esports into the American mainstream, inking TV deals with ABC and ESPN, selling out NBA stadiums for live competitions, and minting a new version of young pro athletes.  Embedding with two top teams in the Overwatch League, the San Francisco Shock and the London Spitfire, as they embark on the inaugural season, Moorhead pulls back the curtain on the grueling practice schedules and spartan lifestyles of the league's most popular players. In addition to the "gamer houses" and competitions in which the pros hone their skills, Moorhead takes readers into the board room of Overwatch-developer Blizzard Entertainment, where entrepreneurs eager to capitalize on youth culture take bets on new esports franchises for tens of millions. The result is a rollicking story about the superstars of the future and the absurd collision of adolescent prodigies and high-stakes industry, an uproarious look at the future of sports and entertainment that is part Bringing Down the House, part Moneyball.

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  Stories from the cockpit

  Audio4You, Michael Weber

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  Exciting and funny stories from the cockpit collected by a pilot during his 30 year flying career. Michael Weber, an experienced pilot, tells stories from the cockpit from the perspective of a pilot. Numerous incidents remain hidden from passengers because the door to the cockpit is closed. Pilots are only human and mistakes happen in the cockpit like everywhere else. In this book, experience the perspective from the cockpit on an entertaining and funny way.

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  Curious World - The Fastest the...

  Mick O'Hare

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  A mind-bending adventure the whole family will enjoy! 
   
  Packed with amazing trivia, weird world records, and mind-blowing facts, this book is perfect for curious kids, trivia-loving teens, and even grown-ups who can't resist a quirky fact or two. 
   
  A must read for all curious minds! 
   
  Discover the fastest, slowest, oldest, and weirdest things on Earth—and beyond! 
   
  Which volcano has been erupting for over 2,000 years? 
  Are spiders faster than Usain Bolt? (you will never look at your house spiders in the same way again!). 
  Where's the coldest place life can survive? 
  Which creature has the longest neck (and no, it's not a giraffe)? 
  What are the smallest known things to exist? 
  Whether you're sharing hilarious facts around the table, keeping the kids entertained and off screens, or wowing your friends with your trivia skills, this book is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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  POKER MATH - Mastering the...

  Alex Trott

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  In the game of poker, the two most fundamental mathematical ideas are known as probability and odds. Players who have a solid grasp of these ideas will be more equipped to make intelligent choices while competing. The possibility that an event will take place is referred to as its probability, and odds are defined as the proportion of the probability that an event will take place relative to the probability that it will not take place. 
  When playing poker, players must determine their odds and calculate probability in order to determine whether or not they will win a hand. For instance, a player who already has a pair of aces has a 4.2% chance of hitting another ace on the flop, turn, or river of the hand they are playing. The odds of getting another ace are 22.5 to 1, which indicates that a player will get another ace once for every 23 times they have a pair of aces. In other words, the odds of getting another ace are 1 in 23. 
  Players are able to make better decisions at the table by improving their ability to calculate odds and probabilities. If a player has a flush draw, for instance, they can determine their chances of getting a flush by counting the number of cards that are still in the deck that will complete their flush. This allows them to calculate their odds of hitting a flush. On the turn or the river, the player has a 19.1% probability of hitting their flush if there are nine cards left in the deck that will complete the flush. 
  Another essential idea in poker mathematics is the concept of expected value, abbreviated EV. The expected value, or EV, of a bet is the amount of money that a player can anticipate winning or losing on average over the course of a long session.  

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  Making Sense of Humor - How to...

  Lila Green

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  More than just another funny audiobook, Making Sense of Humor offers fun-filled yet practical tips on how to inject humor into your home, office, family celebrations, therapy sessions or any environment that could stand to lighten up a bit. Author Lila Green explains how humor helps us through difficult times and makes good times even better. She teaches us to use humor to enhance our communication, relieve stress and increase work performance and productivity.

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  Your Guide To Sustainable Living...

  Nathaniel Hart

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  Sustainability is not a trend; it's a necessity.  
  Our planet's resources are finite, and our current consumption patterns are unsustainable.  
  However, this doesn't mean we need to drastically overhaul our lives overnight. This book demonstrates that meaningful change is achievable through a series of small, manageable steps. It’s about making conscious choices that minimize our environmental footprint while enhancing our own well-being.  
  The path to sustainable living is personal, and this book is designed to help you find your own way. It starts with an honest assessment of your current lifestyle, helping you identify areas where you can make the greatest impact. We’ll then explore practical strategies covering various aspects of daily life—from mindful consumption and waste reduction to sustainable food choices, eco-friendly home practices, and community engagement. The key is setting realistic, achievable goals. 
  We’ll guide you through the process of creating a personalized action plan to support your journey. Furthermore, we will address common barriers such as time constraints, financial limitations, and feelings of overwhelm, offering practical solutions and inspiring real-life examples to keep you motivated. Remember, sustainable living is not a destination but a journey.  
  This book aims to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement you need to make a meaningful difference, one step at a time, contributing to a healthier planet and a healthier you.

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