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  Freewheeling - Essays on Cycling

  Various Contributors

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  Cycling? It's one of my life's constants, it feeds my need for beauty, for delight and for aimless exploring . . . I hope to continue pedalling, nice and slowly, for the rest of my life, with the same curiosity that ignited my childhood.
  
  Twelve writers consider the joys and consolations of cycling, whether in a city late at night or along country lanes on a summer's day. Yara Rodrigues Fowler and Xani Byrne write movingly on coming to terms with loss through tandem biking; Jon McGregor takes part in the overnight Dunwich Dynamo. Annie Lord sings the praises of cycling home on Lime bikes from parties, while the late Dervla Murphy regales us with stories of a cycle through Europe.
  
  Freewheeling is a celebration of life on two wheels, and how bikes can become an extension of ourselves, a type of armour, and a route to liberation.

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  1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips -...

  Calum Maclean

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  1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips by Calum Maclean is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of outdoor and wild swimming.
  This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your outdoor swimming, whether you're planning your first forays into swimming outdoors or enjoy icy swims in the depths of winter – this book will take you through everything you need to know.
  The vast range of topics covered includes everything from biosecurity and the safety of others to cold-water swimming, recovery, night swimming, swimming with children, the essential gear you'll need, training and how to get that perfect underwater photo. Whether you're a wild swimming novice or have plenty of experience in water, Calum's entertaining and knowledgeable advice will inspire you and help to enrich your time in the water.

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  Rigged Justice - How the College...

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  The former Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawn unwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers a damning portrait of modern college administration and the ways in which justice and fairness do not always intersect.  
   For eleven years, John Vandemoer ran the prestigious Stanford University sailing program in which he coached Olympians and All-Americans. Though the hours were long and the program struggled for funding, sailing gave Vandemoer’s life shape and meaning.  
  But early one morning, everything came crashing down when Vandemoer, still in his pajamas, opened the door to find FBI and IRS agents on his doorstep. He quickly learned that a recruiter named Rick Singer had used him as a stooge in a sophisticated scheme designed to take advantage of college coaches and play to the endless appetite for university fundraising—and wealthy parents looking for an edge for their college-bound children.  
  Vandemoer was summarily fired, kicked out of campus housing, his children booted from campus daycare. The next year of his life was a Kafkaesque hellscape, and though he was an innocent man who never received a dime was the first person to be convicted in what became known as the Varsity Blues scandal.  
  A true story that reads like a suspense novel, Rigged Justice lays bare how a sophisticated scheme could take advantage of college coaches and university money—and how one family became collateral damage in a large government investigation that dominated national headlines.

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  100 Amazing Facts about...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Dive into the most fascinating athletic achievements with "100 Amazing Facts about Athletics," an essential book for all sports and history enthusiasts! 🥇 
  Have you ever wondered:How did one athlete revolutionize an entire discipline with a new technique?What are the endurance records that seem to defy the laws of nature?What is the true story behind the exact marathon distance?How do athletes manage to stay at the top after 40 years of competition?Who are the sprinters who ran their best races under extreme weather conditions? 
  Giving this book means offering an endless source of discovery and inspiration:Educational and entertaining content: The book covers athletics from all angles, answering questions often left unanswered while revealing surprising anecdotes.Perfect for sparking children's curiosity: This book encourages young readers to ask questions and discover the fascinating history of champions who pushed the limits of possibility.A great tool for family bonding: Parents will enjoy sharing the reading experience with their children, sparking exciting discussions about effort, perseverance, and surpassing oneself.A book that inspires action: After reading about legendary athletes, children will feel motivated to practice sports themselves or learn more about athletics.Captivating stories of records and achievements: Each fact tells a unique moment in sports history, highlighting the personal challenges and successes of those who have made their mark in athletics.

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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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  The One - Cricket My Life and More

  Jonathan Rego, Shikhar Dhawan, ...

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  'One evening, when I was headed for dinner with my British girlfriend Ellen, news of her presence spread like wildfire through the entire squad on tour. A senior national selector, who was on tour with us, spotted us walking in the lobby with our hands linked. It didn't even occur to me that I should let go of her hand, because to me that was no crime. There was a good chance that if I had performed consistently on that Australia tour, I would have made it to the senior Indian side, but my performance kept dipping.' 
  Flamboyant, maverick, charismatic these are some words one would use to describe Shikhar Dhawan.  
  One of the most aggressive and stylish batsmen in modern cricket, Dhawan has been behind some of India's most iconic victories. In The One, Dhawan takes readers on the incredible journey of his life. Growing up in the intensely competitive cricketing scene of Delhi, Dhawan started out as a wicketkeeper but later transitioned to an opening batsman, a move that would define his career. 
  Off the field, Dhawan's life has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and he bares it all in this memoir. How did a bar conversation with a former cricketer help Dhawan improve his batting. What made him visit an astrologer while he was still a teenager trying to make it big in cricket. Why was he dropped for two years from the India A team for no apparent reason? From his relationships to his friendships, to all the controversies surrounding him, this is a no holds barred account of how Dhawan handled every curveball that life threw at him while performing and winning at the highest level for India. 
  Written with candour and sincerity, The One offers an unprecedented glimpse into Shikhar Dhawan's inner monologue and all the vulnerabilities that have shaped him into the champion cricketer and sensitive human being he is today. Raw and powerful, this is a story that will stay with readers and fans for a long time.

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