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  A Rare Recording of Evel Knievel

  Evel Knievel

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  Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 - November 30, 2007), known as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer, born in Butte, Montana. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel's most famous stunts include a 1967 jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, which infamously resulted in severe injuries, and a September 8, 1974, attempt to jump across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho using a rocket-powered cycle called the Skycycle X-2. The jump failed after the parachute deployed prematurely, but Knievel survived with minor injuries. The following recordings are from interviews in 1970, 1972, 1974, and in 1975 after Knievel jumped 14 Greyhound buses.

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  Hidden Mountains - Survival and...

  Michael Wejchert

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  The story of a climbing adventure gone wrong in a remote Alaskan mountain range, the impossible rescue attempt that followed, and the fraught cost of survival 
  In 2018, two couples set out on a climbing expedition to Alaska’s Hidden Mountains, one of the last wild ranges in North America. A rarity in modern climbing, the peaks were nearly unexplored and untouched, a place where few people had ever visited and granite spires still awaited first ascents. Inspired by generations of daring alpinists before them, the four climbers were now compelled to strike out into uncharted territory themselves. 
  This trip to the Hidden Mountains would be the culmination of years of climbing together, promising to test the foursome’s skill and dedication to the sport. But as the climbers would soon discover, no amount of preparation can account for the unknowns of true wilderness. As they neared the top of an unclimbed peak, rockfall grievously injured one of the climbers while he was out of sight, leaving him stranded and in critical condition. 
  Over the course of the next nine hours, the other three climbers worked to reach their companion. What followed was a pulse-pounding rescue attempt by Alaska’s elite Pararescuers in one of the most remote regions in the country—raising difficult questions about wilderness accessibility, technology’s role in outdoor adventure, and what it means to weigh risk against the siren song of the mountains. 
  With visceral prose, Michael Wejchert recounts the group’s rescue and traces the scars left in the wake of life-altering trauma. Weaving the history and evolution of rock and alpine climbing with outside tales of loss and survival in the mountains, Wejchert gives a full picture of the reward—and cost—of following your passions in the outdoors. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  From Pine Tar to Perfect Games -...

  Aaron Bennett Hayes

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  Step up to the plate and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of baseball's most captivating stories with From Pine Tar to Perfect Games: 50 Unforgettable Baseball Anecdotes. This collection celebrates the drama, humor, and sheer unpredictability that make America's pastime so beloved. 
  Author Aaron "Ace" Bennett Hayes, a lifelong sports enthusiast with a passion for the unusual, curates fifty of the most memorable and quirky moments in baseball history. From the infamous pine tar incident that ignited a legendary showdown to the awe-inspiring perfect games that showcase the pinnacle of pitching excellence, each anecdote offers a unique glimpse into the game's vibrant legacy. 
  Whether it's the behind-the-scenes antics, the heroic feats on the field, or the offbeat stories that only true fans know, Ace brings these moments to life with his engaging storytelling and keen eye for detail. Perfect for die-hard baseball aficionados and casual fans alike, this book invites you to relive the magic, the controversy, and the unforgettable triumphs that have shaped the sport. 
  From Pine Tar to Perfect Games is more than just a collection of stories—it's a nostalgic journey through the highs and lows, the laughs and the gasps, that make baseball eternally enchanting. Lace up your cleats and get ready to experience the heart and soul of the game like never before.

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  The Resilient Young Athlete - A...

  Carol Robins

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  Success in sports starts with a mentality…a mentality built upon self-belief, the ability to embrace challenges, and to persist through adversity with relentless determination. 
  With the understanding that these concepts lay the foundation for mental toughness, The Resilient Young Athlete is a must for anyone involved in youth sports and looking to develop the skills that set champions apart! 
  For young athletes struggling with confidence or anxiety, you’ll learn practical steps to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, set and achieve SMART goals, and manage game-day stress like a pro! You'll be guided through how to handle criticism, overcome setbacks, and embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. 
  This audiobook isn’t just for young athletes either—it’s also a valuable resource for parents and coaches too. 
  Recognizing the crucial role you play in your young athletes development, sections of this book have been designed specifically for you, providing the practical strategies needed to help you support your young athlete's mental game. 
  You’ll also hear from two young athletes who have embraced the power of resilience and risen above challenges in pursuit of athletic excellence. With interviews from NCHSAA and AAU basketballer Ruben Borg, and championship winning Wrexham FC and Burnley FC youth academy goalkeeper Kai Calderbank-Park, you’ll gain real-life insights into mindset it takes to overcome adversity, stay focused, and achieve success. 
  Acknowledging that each athlete's journey is unique, this audiobook provides a customizable toolkit of mental toughness strategies tailored to individual needs. Backed by scientific research, The Resilient Young Athlete reveals the secrets to an unshakeable mental game. 
  Are you ready to turn dreams into reality and elevate beyond the ordinary?

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  Riding

  Pardis Mahdavi

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  In Riding, Pardis Mahdavi meditates on the lessons learned over a lifetime of horseback riding and the falling, failing, and joy it brings. At once a history of Caspian horses, an exploration of Mahdavi's Iranian-American identity and family history, and a consideration of the capacity for self-reflection and self-compassion through human-animal relationships, Riding offers a roadmap for learning to live in harmony with the self and the environment around us. Mahdavi shows how her relationship with horses gives her insights into intergenerational strength and tools for healing intergenerational trauma. Riding from the mountains of Iran to the beaches of California, Mahdavi shares her love affair with horses, rediscovers a homeland she longs for, and ultimately finds her strength.

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  Running Through the Dark - The...

  Jen Scotney

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  Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK's toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn't happen. Nothing went according to plan. The Jen the world knew was a successful lawyer and running coach – all photoshoots and finish-line smiles – but the truth was much darker. The real Jen Scotney, the one she hid from everybody, suffered with chronic fatigue, debilitating injuries, tragedy, grief and at times had a will so beaten down by setbacks that there just didn't seem any point in going on.
  But she did go on. Running Through the Dark is Jen's account of her ultra-journey. Playing out on the moors of the Pennines, the fells of the Lake District and the mountains of Wales and Scotland, this is much more than a running book, it is a story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.

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