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  Right Down + Circle: Tony Hawk's...

  Cole Nowicki

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  An exuberant, incisive look at how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater transformed a culture 
   
  Going from a hobby toy for surfers to an Olympic sport, skateboarding has had a tumultuous history. Today, professional skateboarders land endorsement deals with Nike and Adidas, while popular television series like HBO’s Betty tell the stories of diverse crews of skaters living in New York City. So how did a fledgling subculture rise from its near-death knell in the ’90s to become ubiquitous today? It was simply a matter of finding the right messenger. 
   
  In 1999, the bestselling video game Tony Hawk’sPro Skater was released, and a new generation was exposed to skateboarding culture right in their very own homes. Kids and adults alike could now spend hours playing as actual skateboarders, learning the vernacular, listening to the music skateboarders loved, and having fun onscreen before trying to skate IRL in the driveway. 
   
  Right, Down + Circle explores how a video game starring the most famous pro skater in the world brought skateboarding culture ― and its ever-shifting markers of music, subversion, and coolness ― to the masses and ultimately transformed the culture it borrowed from in the process.

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  Samurai Zen

  Scott Shaw

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  In this book, Shaw draws upon his knowledge of Asian culture and years of study in the martial arts to show us how we, too, can achieve higher understanding through the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Iado - the meditative way of the sword becomes a path to enlightenment. The first step is to learn to control the physical body; once physical senses are honed, the thinking mind can be silenced and can join with the body to become a unified force. Illustrated. Index.

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  Strength Training for Seniors:...

  Scott Hamrick

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  Looking for some motivation to get your exercise routine back on track? 
  Wondering if you’re too old to have a fit, strong body? 
  Or do you worry that your muscles might be “too worn out” or “too fragile” for the kind of workouts you’d like to do? 
  If so, then keep listening… 
  This audiobook will motivate you to get in the best shape of your life, regardless of age. Don’t worry if you’re just starting out; we’ve covered that. If you’ve been active in fitness and strength training before – but it’s been years – we’ll get you back on track. After all, strength is one of your best friends as you age, determining whether you can safely enjoy the activities you love. 
  This remarkable book will start you on the path to an amazing senior life! 
  You will:Improve your balanceIgnite a metabolism that keeps going and going and going…Learn how to safely approach strengthening exercisesGain flexibilityImprove your ability to do chores and maintain independenceAmaze your family with your newfound fitness and vigorUnderstand how your body works – and what keeps it from being at its optimal levelsLeave behind any notion of being “too old” to be fitExplore nutritional avenues to cellular fitnessSafely improve flexibility, balance, cardio, and strength 
  This audiobook provides advice, strategies, and exercise descriptions in an easy-to-understand, straightforward way – all with your age and safety in mind. Let this helpful and supportive guide lead you to a strong, balanced, healthy senior life! 
  Good listening, and good luck in your journey to strength and independence in these wonderful golden years!

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  Let Faith Grow - Running Through...

  Ben Hinton

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  Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity is an inspiring story that delves into the remarkable life journey of Ben Hinton, a marathon runner, devoted Christian, and a man whose relentless spirit has overcome unimaginable challenges.  Born with a rare brain inflammation disease, Ben's survival was nothing short of miraculous. Raised as an only child by a workaholic mother battling alcoholism, he felt the weight of his "miracle baby" status and the pressure to prove himself to the world. Basketball became his refuge and a means to support his struggling family, fueling dreams of playing in the NBA. But as life would have it, Ben's path took unexpected turns.  Diagnosed with a rare eye condition and later sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Ben faced constant adversity that could have crushed his spirit. Yet, with unwavering faith, he emerged stronger. From undergoing grueling treatments and therapy to running his first half marathon a mere eight weeks after his brain injury, Ben's determination to defy the odds propelled him forward.  In Let Faith Grow, Ben shares his captivating story of resilience and perseverance, taking readers on a captivating journey through his triumphs and setbacks. With each page, he offers powerful insights and practical advice for readers to apply in their own lives. Whether you're an athlete or not, Ben's remarkable journey will inspire you to push past your limits, embrace faith, and overcome any obstacles that stand in your way.  Prepare to be moved by this poignant tale of hope, endurance, and the transformative power of unwavering faith. Ben Hinton's extraordinary story will leave an indelible mark on your heart and motivate you to let your faith grow amidst life's most challenging moments.

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  Mirror horse

  Tamara Williamson

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  English/Canadian indie musician Tamara Williamson offers an unbridled account of a life in the world of horses. 
  From her first clever little bay pony, Stroller, to brilliant ribbon-winning Fletcher, Tamara Williamson recalls the many significant horses in her life, grappling with what it means to be horse-obsessed and what drives this desire to connect with horses. As Williamson discovers, during the tumultuous years of relationships with people and horses, these complicated equine creatures reflect back to us our best and worst selves. 
  Woven throughout the stories of individual horses in Williamson’s life is her own story of a creative, chaotic, challenging and adventurous life. Raised by an eccentric family, with a distant mother who disappeared into alcoholism and a charismatic father who left one sunny morning with a younger woman, Williamson struggles with dyslexia and a sense of increasing detachment. Horses, and the exacting sport of dressage, provide her with opportunities to connect, sometimes imperfectly. Her drive for accomplishment in equestrian sports, whether as a trainer or a rider, is regularly at odds with the fear that lingers from a traumatic childhood riding accident. 
  While reckoning with the financial and psychological expense of training and competition, and with the multitude of industries that benefit from horses, Williamson never loses sight of the enormous burden of responsibility she feels toward horses and the respect she has for their individual characters, memories and instincts. On the surface, The Mirror Horse is a book about horses—but beyond the bridles and braided manes, Williamson crafts a complex story about courage, family, and the unexpected places where we find a reflection of our souls: As a rider you can confuse yourself with being the teacher, but horses are constantly showing us something important. They are holding up a mirror.

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  What It Takes - The inspiring...

  Aaron Tighe

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  This isn't the glamorous story of a football superstar and legend that will have left fingerprints on the memories of football fans the world over. It is however a familiar story, one that is recognised by everyone, who as a kid, lost themselves in a beautiful football world, a world of camaraderie with friends and competitors, a world of running, passing, tackling, dribbling, shooting and dreaming just for that moment in time, that anything was possible. 
  Aaron's story takes you through his early football endeavours with his school friends and family in the local streets and parks of England, his recognition as an outstanding international schoolboy football talent in Ireland and subsequent trials with topflight English clubs Chelsea and Luton Town, eventuating in a seven year professional and international career at the heights of English football. 
  For anyone who seeks an insight into the transition from schoolboy footballer to professional footballer, the twists and turns and highs and lows of a young footballers life, Aaron story will show you 'What it takes'.

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