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  Me and the Table - My Autobiography

  Stephen Hendry

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  The story of history's most successful snooker player began in 1981, when Stephen Hendry's parents gave their twelve-year-old son a junior-sized table as a Christmas present. From the moment he picked up the cue, he was focused on becoming the best player the world had ever seen. During a time regarded as the golden age of the sport, he took on and won against giants of the game, such as Steve Davis, 'Hurricane' Higgins and Jimmy White. Over a 27-year career, he won the World Championship seven times, the Masters six times and the UK Championship five times.In Me and the Table, Hendry tells his extraordinary life story for the first time. He speaks candidly about the world of snooker in the 1980s and '90s, and also reflects on the difficult years of his career during the 2000s, when he had to delve deeper than ever before to bring about changes in both his game and his life. Hendry retired in 2012 and has forged a new career as a sports pundit and commentator, playing in exhibition matches and spending time in China, playing Chinese eight-ball. To this day, no one has beaten his seven World Champion titles. At last, the legend tells his story.'Snooker, for all its ups and downs, is my sanctuary and always has been. Whenever I've felt disappointed, depressed, or caught up in a crisis, the table has always been there for me, comforting and unchanging.'

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  Rugby Has F***ing Laws Not Rules...

  Paul Williams

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  A “brilliantly hilarious” and accessible guide to the rugby law book (Ben Shepherd). The laws of rugby are as extensive as they are confusing, their nuances and interpretations argued over relentlessly by rugby fans around the world and virtually impenetrable to those who are new to the game. In an effort to provide some much-needed clarity, Paul Williams takes an irreverent, hilarious, p*ss-taking tour through the labyrinth that is rugby’s rule book—or, for the pedantic, rugby’s law book. Hilarious, off-beat and (surprisingly) insightful, this is the perfect gift for rugby fans all around the world.Praise for Rugby Has F***ing Laws, Not Rules “This is great fun . . . you’ll learn about rugby’s laws with a big smile on your face. Made me chuckle lots.” —Rob Robertson, Daily Mail “The book I wish I’d written.” —Alex Payne, The Good, the Bad and the Rugby “A magnificent thing.” —Robbie Owen, Squidge Rugby “A light-hearted, jeering tour through the nuanced rules—sorry laws—of rugby union . . . as fun for the lifelong rugby fan as it is a genuinely helpful resource for someone new to the sport and its many law interpretations.” —Jessica Hayden, The Times “A very entertaining look at the laws, made me laugh out loud.” —James Hook

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  How To Be Your Own Bodyguard -...

  Nick Hughes

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  MASTER THE SKILLS OF A BODYGUARD AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF EVER BEING A CRIME VICTIM 
  Now you don't have to be rich enough to hire your own bodyguard. You can learn the skills in this book and take care of yourself the way the pros do. 
  WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? 
  “How To Be Your Own Bodyguard” is an invaluable reference for: 
  • Anybody who wants to significantly reduce their risk of ever being a victim of a crime. 
  • People smart enough to figure out there’s more to self-defense than learning how to fight 
  • Anyone who travels for business or pleasure. 
  • Professional Close Protection Agents 
  • People who want to try and avoid trouble rather than fight their way out of it. 
  • Teens going off to college. 
  • Martial artists 
  • Law Enforcement Officers 
  Not only does the book explain how to keep you and your loved ones safe from criminals, but it also covers mindset training, which martial arts to pick, resources used by professional bodyguards, and more. There are chapters on where you should stay in a hotel, the safest places on an aircraft, how to conduct a threat analysis like a pro, staying safe in your car, and dealing with blue light bandits. 
  THIS BOOK WILL TEACH YOU: 
  • That your car windows are actually stronger if they’re down a quarter of an inch if a mob is trying to break them. 
  • Why riots and contact lenses don’t mix 
  • The four unconscious things that bad guys do before they attack you 
  • Why RUN HIDE FIGHT during an Active Killer Event is wrong, and what works better. 
  • How criminals select their victims 
  • Why “Soft Skills” constitute 75% of self-protection, and exactly what they are 
  • A less than $10 security kit that will keep you safe in sketchy hotels and much more. 
  Critically acclaimed by industry professionals, it includes a bonus home security checklist.

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  In It for the Long Run -...

  Damian Hall

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  We Can't Run Away From This, the new book by bestselling author Damian Hall, is now available for pre-order.
  
  In It for the Long Run is ultrarunner Damian Hall's story of his Pennine Way record attempt in July 2020.
  In July 1989, Mike Hartley set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) record for the Pennine Way, running Britain's oldest National Trail in a little over two days and seventeen hours. He didn't stop to sleep, but did break for fifteen minutes for fish and chips. Hartley's record stood for thirty-one years, until two attempts were made on it in two weeks in the summer of 2020.
  First, American John Kelly broke Hartley's record by less than an hour, then Hall knocked another two hours off Kelly's time. Hall used his record attempt to highlight environmental issues: his attempt was carbon negative, he used no plastics, and he and his pacing runners collected litter as they went, while also raising money for Greenpeace. A vegan, Hall used no animal products on his attempt. Scrawled on his arm in permanent marker was 'FFF', signifying the three things that matter most to him: Family, Friends, Future.
  Packed with dry wit and humour, In It for the Long Run tells of Hall's four-year preparation for his attempt, and of the run itself. He also gives us an autobiographical insight into the deranged world of midlife crisis ultramarathon running and record attempts.

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  Red Rising - The Washington...

  Ted Starkey

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  From the depths of the National Hockey League basement in 2003, to the league's most recognizable, successful, and offensively potent team just seven years later, this book chronicles the rebranding and reemergence of the Washington Capitals. Fueled by the arrival of charismatic Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin, as well as other gifted young players, the Caps have transformed themselves from a chronically underachieving organization with an eroding fan base into an organization that players, media, and fans respect. Featuring original interviews with Capitals players, coaches, and staff from the past decade, including team owner Ted Leonsis, as well as the expertise of dozens of the NHL's most informed media personalities, this work examines how the once-anonymous hockey franchise became not only a success in Washington, but around North America and the world.

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  Survival Guide - Prepare for...

  Jordan Gunner

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  This is a 2-book combo, which has the following titles: 
    
    
  Book 1: When it all hits the fan, some know how to survive and some don’t. Knowledge and experience are at the root of survival in troubled times. We do not always know when those times come, so it can be useful to explore the possibilities of living off the grid, becoming independent, and living without water from the faucet, electricity, or internet. 
    
  In this book, we’ll touch on some of the most important elements of survival, such as: 
    
  ·     Creating water filters 
  ·     Getting clean, purified water. 
  ·     Staying cool during hot seasons without technology or airconditioning. 
  ·     Surviving in the winter and enduring extreme cold weather. 
    
    
    
    
  Book 2: In this short but informative book, we will focus on three essentials of survival skills: 
    
  First, we’ll talk about the best ways to purify water. This, alone, is something all people need to know. Water can make you sick or heal you and keep you alive. Knowing what you’re doing, is what will help you most. 
    
  Second, the book focuses on First Aid skills. If you ever get wounded, exhausted, dehydrated, or you encounter something like a sprained ankle or major bruise, what do you do? You rely on your knowledge and fix it! Learn how in this book! 
    
  Third, an emphasis is placed on finding water in the desert. Many misconceptions about this have been circling around on the internet. It is our mission to help you learn the truth: What works and what doesn’t. 
    
  Seek knowledge and you will survive!

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