Sports Audiobooks | Biography & Memoir

[Spanish] - Comer con Placer: La alegría de comer sano

Comer es una de las actividades más placenteras de la vida. Es un momento para relajarse, disfrutar de la compañía de amigos y familiares y disfrutar de los sabores de la comida. Sin embargo, muchas personas asocian la alimentación saludable con restricciones y sacrificios. ¡Esto no tiene que ser verdad! Es posible comer saludablemente y aun así disfrutar de la comida. Este libro electrónico le mostrará cómo puede comer de manera saludable sin perder el placer de la comida. Aprenderá sobre los beneficios de una alimentación saludable, cómo elegir alimentos de manera inteligente y cómo preparar comidas deliciosas y nutritivas.

Max Editorial (Author), álvaro (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Salir a Comer: Es como tomar decisiones saludables en restaurantes, cafés y eventos soci

Salir a cenar puede ser una experiencia placentera, pero a menudo puede ser un desafío para cualquiera que intente mantener una dieta saludable. En este libro electrónico, analizaremos estrategias y consejos para ayudarlo a tomar decisiones saludables en restaurantes, cafeterías y eventos sociales.

Max Editorial (Author), álvaro (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Comida Real, Cuerpo Real: Nutrición para una Vida Auténtica

Lo que comes no es solo combustible para tu cuerpo. También es una forma de expresarse. Cuando eliges comer comida real, estás eligiendo vivir una vida auténtica. La comida real es comida que ha sido mínimamente procesada. Son ricas en nutrientes y bajas en calorías, grasas y sodio. También tienen un alto contenido de fibra, lo que te ayuda a sentirte lleno y con energía. Los alimentos procesados son alimentos que han sido altamente procesados. Son bajos en nutrientes y altos en calorías, grasa y sodio. También tienen un alto contenido de azúcares artificiales y aditivos, que pueden causar aumento de peso, enfermedades cardíacas y otros problemas de salud. Cuando comes comida real, estás nutriendo tu cuerpo con los nutrientes que necesita para estar sano. También está nutriendo su mente y espíritu con la sensación de bienestar que proviene de comer alimentos saludables.

Max Editorial (Author), álvaro (Narrator)

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Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey's Extraordinary Journey of Triumph: How to Unleash the Power Within, Push

DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF DAME SARAH STOREY Experience the incredible life of Dame Sarah Storey, a Paralympic champion who has pushed the boundaries of what's possible. In this debut by S.A. Sterling, learn how Dame Sarah Storey turned challenges into opportunities, inspiring not just sports fans but anyone looking to overcome adversity. Join Dame Sarah on her remarkable path, a journey that will resonate with those seeking inspiration as well as advocates for people with disabilities. Her tenacity and pursuit of excellence will inspire you to face life’s hurdles with renewed bravery. In “Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph,” Sterling presents the pivotal moments and lessons of Dame Sarah’s life, connecting with readers on a personal level. The story doesn’t just end when you close the book – it stays with you, encouraging you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and triumph. Are you prepared to be inspired and changed for the better? This isn’t just a biography; it’s an invitation to find your own extraordinary path. “S.A. Sterling's portrayal of Dame Sarah Storey is not only a terrific read, but also necessary. When it comes to women in sport, we need more books on shelves. Inspiring, trailblazing women like Dame Storey need to be known and appreciated. Sterling's Ride On brings a fantastic story to life and also helps achieve parity on the male-dominated sports shelf. Bravo to both Storey and Sterling.” -Kathryn Bertine, activist and author, Stand: A memoir on activism, a manual for progress.

S.A. Sterling (Author), Whitney Ann Jenkins (Narrator)

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The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey

One man's search to answer the ultimate question in sports: Why is hockey so incredibly awesome? Dave Hill--author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian--is a truly outstanding American. For one thing, he's part Canadian (an advantage he explored in his previous book Parking the Moose). For another, and maybe this has something to do with his Canadian heritage, he's a totally obsessive fan of hockey. That makes him a minority within a minority: apparently only five percent of the US population admit to liking hockey more than any other sport. In his latest opus, Dave--who's from Cleveland, which hasn't had an NHL team since 1978--tackles this hockey conundrum with full force, drilling down into what makes hockey so damn important in so many parts of the world, despite the average American not recognizing the sport's preeminent greatness. His search for the very soul of hockey has taken him across the globe, from Poland to LA to Kenya, and brought him into contact with many of the sport's great and good. Humorous but heartfelt, Bill Bryson-like but hipper, this is arguably the greatest book ever written about hockey and definitely the one to be asking for at Christmas.

Dave Hill (Author), Dave Hill (Narrator)

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Born to be a Footballer: My Autobiography

'Being a footballer was my destiny.' After being expelled from school for playing football for his country, fifteen-year-old Liam Brady travelled to London to join Arsenal, and soon became an indispensable part of their glorious 1970s team. Rightly considered one of the Republic of Ireland's best-ever footballers, he went on to enjoy successes with Juventus, Sampdoria and West Ham, as well as managing Celtic and Brighton and Hove, and becoming assistant manager of his national team. Today he is best known for his much-respected TV punditry and searingly intelligent insights into the game he adores. Full of honest insights, amusing anecdotes and recollections of extraordinary times, with Born to be a Footballer Brady delivers a compelling story of a fifty-year career that is unparalleled in Irish sport.

Liam Brady (Author), Aidan Kelly, Liam Brady (Narrator)

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Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience

"With Every Shot Counts, I hope that you'll be as inspired by Carlos' journey as I've been."-Shaquille O'Neal From NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process Most know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two decades. But few know the dramatic, poignant and powerful story behind his meteoric rise. Now, for the first time he's ready to open up about a traumatic incident from his childhood that forever altered the trajectory of his life and shaped him into the man he is today. In Every Shot Counts, Carlos shares that story, as well as: - His experiences growing up in Alaska, honing his basketball skills outside in the snow - A behind-the-scenes look at the college recruitment process - An intimate portrait of Coach K and his time at Duke - Stories about his time playing alongside Lebron James - A chronicle of his formative friendship with Kobe Bryant and the painful aftermath of his passing - Inside stories from the All-Star weekends and two Olympics - A revelatory look at his family, fatherhood and how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped his activism Raw, relatable and profoundly inspiring, Every Shot Counts will reframe the way you think about a familiar sports figure and the untold weight of the stories we all silently carry.

Carlos Boozer (Author), William Andrew Quinn (Narrator)

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The World's Biggest Cash Machine: Manchester United, the Glazers, and the Struggle for Football's So

From Chris Blackhurst, the former Editor of the Independent, comes The World's Biggest Cash Machine, a gripping and tightly reported account of how the Glazers, owners of Manchester United, became the most maligned figures in the Premier League, and how they changed the beautiful game forever. Manchester United's supporters span the globe and cross generations. But, with few exceptions, they are united in their anger with the American family who bought their club in 2005, plunging it into record levels of debt. The Glazers' reign has become synonymous with the financialization of football, and has coincided with fan protests and a decline of Manchester United's fortunes on the pitch . . . if not on the balance sheet. But what defines this secretive family, and do these astute businessmen deserve the opprobrium they receive? In this captivating account, informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, journalist and commentator Chris Blackhurst charts the gripping story of the world's biggest football club - as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners. 'Packed with insights and details that will both amaze and appal you . . . if it doesn't make you angry, you need to check your pulse' - Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland, on Too Big to Jail

Chris Blackhurst (Author), Chris Blackhurst (Narrator)

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Life in Two Worlds: A Coach's Journey from the Reserve to the NHL and Back

In 1997 Ted Nolan won the Jack Adams Award for best coach in the NHL. But he wouldn't work in pro hockey again for almost a decade. What happened? Growing up on a First Nation reserve, young Ted Nolan built his own backyard hockey rink and wore skates many sizes too big. But poverty wasn't his biggest challenge. Playing the game meant spending his life in two worlds: one in which he was loved and accepted and one where he was often told he didn't belong. Ted proved he had what it took, joining the Detroit Red Wings in 1978. But when his on-ice career ended, he discovered his true passion wasn't playing; it was coaching. First with the Soo Greyhounds and then with the Buffalo Sabres, Ted produced astonishing results. After his initial year as head coach with the Sabres, the club was being called the "hardest working team in professional sports." By his second, they had won their first Northeast Division title in sixteen years. Yet, the Sabres failed to re-sign their much-loved, award-winning coach. Life in Two Worlds chronicles those controversial years in Buffalo-and recounts how being shut out from the NHL left Ted frustrated, angry, and so vulnerable he almost destroyed his own life. It also tells of Ted's inspiring recovery and his eventual return to a job he loved. But Life in Two Worlds is more than a story of succeeding against the odds. It's an exploration of how a beloved sport can harbour subtle but devastating racism, of how a person can find purpose when opportunity and choice are stripped away, and of how focusing on what really matters can bring two worlds together.

Ted Nolan (Author), James Malloch, James Malloy (Narrator)

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Showing Up: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable - the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body 'through hell and back 10 times' to prove that anything is possible when you break past your own barriers. Nedd Brockmann isn't afraid to dream big. Fresh after running fifty marathons in fifty days, the twenty-three-year-old had an idea: a 4000-kilometre run across Australia, averaging 100 kilometres per day with the aim of completing it in the fastest known time of 43 days. He wasn't chasing fame or public recognition. He just wanted to test his limits and raise a million dollars for homelessness in the process. Most said he was crazy, others claimed it couldn't be done. But those who know Nedd knew never to doubt him. They understood that this is someone who will do whatever it takes to finish what he started, and that when he commits his mind to something, he always gets it done. Understanding the mindset of someone predisposed to such feats of voluntary suffering has been nearly impossible - until now. With his trademark humour and unfiltered style, Nedd recalls the lessons learned on sporting fields that cultivated discipline, the setbacks that tested his resolve, and the relationships that proved most important of all: those who instilled the importance of hard work, of never giving up, and to always give back generously.

Nedd Brockmann (Author), Nedd Brockmann (Narrator)

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The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair

For more than a century, professional wrestling has cultivated some of the most eccentric and compelling personalities. As the embodiment of flamboyance and intensity, the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair stood at wrestling's apex for decades, cementing his place as a once-in-a-lifetime athlete and performer. When he was in the ring, fans knew they were witnessing the very best, and he not only became a multi-time world heavyweight champion in the NWA, WCW, and the WWE, but his status as a generational great has been confirmed with inductions into numerous Halls of Fame. The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair is a gripping portrait of a wrestling legend. This unflinching biography explores the successes, struggles, and controversy of Flair's life in wrestling, pulling no punches in sharing the truth behind his in-ring achievements and out-of-the-ring hardships. Today, Flair is celebrated for his pioneering career and as an iconic figure in the realm of mainstream sports entertainment. Celebrated wrestling historian Tim Hornbaker tells Flair's complete story, with meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive research, creating a must-listen for fans of wrestling, sports, and popular culture.

Tim Hornbaker (Author), Joe Hempel (Narrator)

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Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold. On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the first gold medal in women’s snowboardcross, a sport making its Olympic debut. With a seemingly insurmountable lead over the other competitors, Lindsey only needed a clean run for the gold medal to be hers. But as the five-time world champion entered the last 100 meters the unthinkable happened: choosing to add a little flair to the run, she grabbed the back edge of her board—then lost her balance and fell. It was a mistake that would go down as one of the biggest “unforced errors” in all of sports history. For the next sixteen years, Jacobellis endured the criticism and second-guessing of Olympic commentators, sportswriters, and detractors. Day after day she persevered and trained harder on the snow and with her life coach, learning the power of resilience and what the sport really meant to her. The fierce competitor discovered that life, though it may not seem like it, does happen in just the right way: you end up precisely where you were meant to be. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Lindsey twice reached the top of the podium, becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Unforgiving recounts Lindsey’s journey from disappointment to triumph. It is an honest account of one life-altering misstep and its aftermath, and a reflection on what it means to come of age as an athlete in the spotlight, the weight of expectations, falling short, and ultimately fulfilling your dreams. Unforgiving is about the purpose-driven, forward-looking attitude Lindsey took on after her fall, when looking back wouldn’t have done anyone any favors. It’s about the pass she refused to grant herself until she’d earned it. Unforgiving is about the commitment to seek her own truth—and to speak up on one’s own behalf after letting others do it for years. Forgiveness, in the end, is at the heart of Lindsey’s story, but underneath and alongside is its polar opposite—an unending, uncompromising determination to push herself, to prove herself, to power past every obstacle in her path, even those of her own making.

Lindsey Jacobellis (Author), Abby Craden (Narrator)

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Sports Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir