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  Ronaldo – 2016 Updated Edition -...

  Luca Caioli

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  Season after season, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove that he is one of football's true greats. A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or and the man whose astonishing goalscoring feats have fired much of Real Madrid's recent success, he is driven by an insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after year.
  
  Here Madrid-based journalist Luca Caioli tells the inside story of the global superstar, featuring insights from those who know him best: coaches, teammates, girlfriends and even the man himself.
  
  Updated to include all the action from 2014/15 – a campaign in which he claimed the European Golden Shoe for a record fourth time – Ronaldo lays bare the career of a modern footballing icon.

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  Amazon Woman - Facing Fears...

  Darcy Gaechter

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  Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, this narrative shows what incredible feats we are capable of and will encourage people, especially women, across all backgrounds and ages to find the courage and strength to live the life they’ve imagined.  
  This 148-day journey began on Darcy Gaechter’s 35th birthday. She sold her successful outdoor adventure business, upsetting her partner and boyfriend of 12 years and getting them both fired in the process. The emotional waters that would fester and erupt on the ensuing journey were often more challenging to navigate than the mighty river itself. With blistering lips and irradiated fingernails, Darcy would tackle raging Class Five whitewater for 25 days straight, barely surviving a dynamite-filled canyon being prepared for a new hydroelectric plant. She and her two companions would encounter illegal loggers, narco-traffickers, murderous Shining Path rebels, and ruthless poachers in the black-market trade in endangered species. They would plead for mercy at the hands of the murderous Ashaninka people who were convinced that they had come to steal their children’s organs. 
  In a desperate attempt meant to give her some pretense of control, Darcy even cut off all her hair before entering Peru’s notoriously dangerous “Red Zone” in hopes of passing for a boy and being seen as less of a target. At once a heart-pounding adventure and a celebration of pushing personal limits, Amazon Woman speaks to all of us feeling trapped by our desk-bound, online society. This a story of finding the courage and strength to challenge nature, cultures, social norms, and oneself.

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  Coolmore Stud: - Ireland's...

  Alan Conway

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  Nestled in a quiet part of County Tipperary, Coolmore Stud casts as long a shadow as any sporting entity over the history of Irish sport. Founded by the legendary horse trainer Vincent O'Brien, and now managed by John Magnier, Coolmore Stud has grown from a small breeding farm into a global behemoth, renowned the world over for the quality of the horses it produces. Alan Conway tells the story of how Coolmore Stud and its training operation at Ballydoyle have come to dominate the world of horse breeding and racing. Using the stories of the people involved, including the legendary Syndicate of Magnier, O'Brien and Robert Sangster, and of the famous horses it has produced, such as the legendary
  Sadler's Wells, his sons
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  Montjeu, and the mighty
  Danehill, this book charts the rise of one of Ireland's greatest sporting success stories.

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  The Simple Science of Muscle...

  Ronald Olympia

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  Imagine having the perfect body.... Every piece of clothing you wear looks absolutely amazing on you.... Every time you go to the beach, everybody looks at you, impressed and jealous.... Your body is with the perfect proportion between fat and muscles, and you're confident no matter where you go, no matter who you're with.... 
  In The Simple Science of Muscle Growth and Hypertrophy, you will get the complete guide to build your body, reduce body fat, and increase muscles tone. You don't need to fantasize anymore - simply get this guide, follow the instructions, and get your dream body sooner than you expect! 
  In The Simple Science of Muscle Growth and Hypertrophy, you will:Learn how to build muscle mass effectivelyDiscover how you can burn fat as quickly as humanly possibleGet the perfect shape for your unique bodyDevelop core confidence, self-love, and high self-esteemEnjoy a beautiful body, impressive muscles, and low body fat percentage 
  FAQ 
  I don't want to be a huge competitive bodybuilder. Is this book for me? 
  No matter how hard you try, if you have no intention to become a competitive bodybuilder, you won't become one. Bodybuilding is a process, and you can't skip a step. If you have no intention to become a competitive bodybuilder, simply stop when you feel like you're in a good shape, and maintain it. 
  How will I know that this book will work for me? 
  Inside the book, you will find the exact processes your body is going through when building muscles/burning fat. More than that, you will learn how to build your own exercise program to suit your needs. There is no guesswork - simply follow the guide and get results. 
  Don't waste your time doing things that don't work. Scroll up, click on "buy", and start building your body!

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  I'd Know That Voice Anywhere -...

  Frank Deford

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  “A sparkling sampler of commentaries from celebrated sports journalist Frank Deford . . . offers a kaleidoscope of sports highs and lows.” —Midwest Book Review   Frank Deford (1938–2017) was one of the most beloved sports journalists in America. A contributing writer to Sports Illustrated for more than fifty years, and a longtime correspondent on Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, in his dotage Deford was perhaps best known for his weekly commentaries on NPR’s Morning Edition. Beginning in 1980, Deford recorded sixteen hundred of them, and I’d Know That Voice Anywhere brings together the very best, creating a charming, insightful, and wide-ranging look at athletes and the world of sports.   In I’d Know That Voice Anywhere, Deford discusses everything from sex scandals and steroids to why, in a culture dominated by celebrity, sport is the only field on earth where popularity and excellence thrive in tandem. This page-turning compendium covers more than thirty years of sports history while showcasing the vast range of Deford’s interests and opinions, including his thoughts on the NCAA, why gay athletes “play straight,” and why he worried about living in an economy that is so dominated by golfers. A rollicking sampler of one of NPR’s most popular segments, I’d Know That Voice Anywhere is perfect for sports enthusiasts—as well as sports skeptics—and a must-read for any Frank Deford fan.   Named a Best Sports Book of 2016 by Buffalo News   “Frank Deford definitely is worthy of a spot on the Mt. Rushmore of sportswriters . . . As always, Deford’s writing is glorious, hitting all the notes from funny to emotional to profound . . . Once again, his words make sports come alive.” —Chicago Tribune

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  Days of Wonders - Inside the...

  Russell Moon

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  Russell Moon, a volunteer performer in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, gives us the inside story of the making of the Greatest Show on Earth. In 194 gripping, moving and funny pages we follow his adventures from first audition to final jaw-dropping performance. We discover how, with the nation, he overcomes doubts and fears to discover unexpected triumph. And how the worst rain for 100 years turned into "The Golden Summer". Along the way we meet Danny Boyle, Sebastian Coe, the Blokes in the Pub, the Mad Russian, Mercury Wings and the Hi-Vis girls. We learn the secrets of the Cave of Wonders, Nurse Sandwiches, bending chimneys, and VOM 1. With over 60 unique behind the scenes photographs and full cast list this is an inspirational and uplifting adventure not to be missed.

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