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  Chuck Noll - His Life's Work

  Michael MacCambridge

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  Chuck Noll won four Super Bowls and presided over one of the greatest football dynasties in history, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the '70s. Later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his achievements as a competitor and a coach are the stuff of legend. But Noll always remained an intensely private and introspective man, never revealing much of himself as a person or as a coach, not even to the players and fans who revered him.Chuck Noll did not need a dramatic public profile to be the catalyst for one of the greatest transformations in sports history. In the nearly four decades before he was hired, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the least successful team in professional football, never winning so much as a division title. After Noll's arrival, his quiet but steely leadership quickly remolded the team into the most accomplished in the history of professional football. And what he built endured well beyond his time with the Steelers—who have remained one of America's great NFL teams, accumulating a total of six Super Bowls, eight AFC championships, and dozens of division titles and playoff berths.

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  Dream Believe Achieve - My...

  Jonathan Rea

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  ‘If I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn’t be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.’ – Carl Fogarty 
  Within the staggeringly dangerous and high-pressure sport of professional motorcycling, Jonathan Rea’s achievements are unprecedented. A legendary World Superbike Champion with 
  more race wins than any rider in history, Rea’s trailblazing success shows no sign of slowing down. 
  Now, for the first time, this remarkable sportsman tracks his life and career. Seemingly destined for the racing world, Jonathan grew up in the paddocks — his grandfather was the first sponsor of five-times World Champion Joey Dunlop and his dad was a former Isle of Man TT winner. He owned his first bike before his hands were big enough to reach the brakes. 
  But while racing may be in his blood, it is through sheer determination and relentless perseverance that Rea has gained huge victories in this ultra-competitive world. Topping several of the most prestigious motorcycling championships, he rules the sport — so much so that regulations are being introduced to curb his dominance. The fact that Rea has endured several potentially career-ending scrapes — including smashing his femur at the age of seventeen and being told that he would never race again — makes his achievements even more incredible. 
  ‘Dream. Believe. Achieve,’ is Rea’s mantra and in this gripping autobiography, we go behind the visor and into the mind of a man who has risen to the top of one of the most skilled and dangerous sports in the world. 
  In Dream. Believe. Achieve, Rea shares his personal journey in the extreme world of professional motorcycling, revealing the rigorous training and unwavering determination that has led him to become one of the best. His memoirs serve as an inspiring testament to his mantra and a captivating exploration of this high-stakes recreation. 
  For fans of Steve Parrish (Parrish Times), Michael Dunlop (Road Racer), John Mcguinness (Built for Speed), John Hopkins (Leathered), and Shane Byrne (Unshakeable).

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  The Shaft - In May 1973 Eight...

  Daniel Turmoil

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  In May of 1973, a group of eight divers embarked on an exploration of a sink hole in Australia, since named The Shaft. Unfortunately, their expedition took a horrifying turn.

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  No Excuses - One Man's...

  Vic Carucci, Charlie Weis

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  Weis was taught football by some of the best minds in the game: Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. Parcells would give him a life-defining break in 1990 by hiring him as an assistant on the New York Giants staff. For a Jersey guy who loved sports, this was a dream come true, especially when Weis won his first championship in his debut year in the NFL. He'd always wanted to be a sports announcer—the next Marv Albert—but he'd caught the coaching bug and was now in a position to learn from the best. And he did, following Parcells to the New England Patriots and then to the New York Jets. Under enormous pressure and exacting standards, Weis flourished and later became offensive coordinator.When Parcells stepped down as coach of the Jets, Weis joined his colleague and friend Bill Belichick, who was the newly named Patriots head coach. Together they would thrive, building a storied franchise, a rare modern-day dynasty that won three Super Bowls in four years. Through it all, Weis designed offensive schemes that would befuddle even the best defenses in the NFL, and he coached a number of players to greatness, including Pro Bowlers Ben Coates, Curtis Martin, and, of course, Tom Brady.The chance of a lifetime arrived in December of 2004: Weis was offered the opportunity to lead one of the most prestigious football schools in the country, Notre Dame—home of coaching legends Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine, and Lou Holtz. And so began a new chapter in Weis's career. Weis took over a program in dire need of direction, and now he is in the process of building his own legacy with his unique vision.Off the field, Weis faced his other challenges. Seeking to improve his health and lose weight, he decided to get gastric bypass surgery. What he thought would be a routine procedure turned into a nightmare as he nearly bled to death, lapsed into a coma, and was read the last rites. It was a horrifying experience, yet he battled back in inspiring fashion and still demands nothing less of himself despite the long-lasting aftereffects.He has had his joys, too. Weis considers his wife, Maura, his best friend. They have two beautiful children: Charlie, his "best buddy," and Hannah, who he and his wife consider their "guiding angel." Hannah is developmentally delayed and has been the inspiration leading to the establishment of Hannah and Friends, a nonprofit foundation seeking to improve the quality of life for people with special needs. No Excuses is not only illuminating and insightful, it is an extraordinary look inside one of football's greatest minds who has helped shape today's game.

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  The American Adrenaline Narrative

  Kristin J. Jacobson

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  The American Adrenaline Narrative considers the nature of perilous outdoor adventure tales, their gendered biases, and how they simultaneously promote and hinder ecological sustainability. To explore these themes, Kristin J. Jacobson defines and compares adrenaline narratives by a range of American authors published after the first Earth Day in 1970, a time frame selected as a watershed moment for the contemporary American environmental movement. The forty-plus years since that day also mark the rise in the popularity and marketing of many things as "extreme," including sports, jobs, travel, beverages, gum, makeovers, laundry detergent, and even the environmental movement itself.Jacobson maps the American eco-imagination via adrenaline narratives, grounding them in the traditional literary practice of close reading analysis and in ecofeminism. She surveys a range of popular and lesser-known primary texts by American authors. She also discusses such narratives as they appear in print and online articles and magazines, feature-length and short films, television shows, amateur videos, social networking site posts, fiction, advertising, and blogs.These narratives provide important insight into the American environmental imagination's connection to masculinity and adventure.

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  DISASTER PREPARATION - A...

  Percival Moore

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  "Disaster Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Disaster Preparedness" is a vital resource for individuals and families looking to proactively safeguard themselves against unforeseen emergencies. This book offers a step-by-step approach to preparing for various disasters and ensuring the safety and well-being of loved ones. 
  ·       Assessing Vulnerabilities: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities specific to your location, considering natural disasters, technological emergencies, and health crises. 
  ·       Creating a Customized Plan: Develop a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan tailored to your family's needs, including communication strategies and evacuation routes. 
  ·       Home Preparedness: Implement practical strategies to fortify your home against disasters, from reinforcing structures to safeguarding utilities. 
  ·       Emergency Communication: Establish effective communication channels with family members, neighbors, and authorities during emergencies. 
  ·       First Aid and Medical Readiness: Acquire the knowledge and skills required to administer basic first aid and address medical needs in disaster situations. 
  "Disaster Preparation" serves as a comprehensive manual for individuals and families to confidently face emergencies head-on. This book empowers you to navigate challenging situations and ensure the safety and security of your loved ones in times of crisis. 
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