Sports & Recreation Audiobooks

RV Camping: A Beginners and Advanced Practical Guide to Enjoy RV Lifestyle, Boondocking Adventures,

Are you tired of living in the same place all the time? Do you want to know how to visit the most beautiful places and live the best experiences of your life with your RV?Did you know that more and more people are deciding to embrace a new way of life, to go on holiday, or even to enjoy their retirement?The world of RV is amazing, often not very well known, but it is able to give you back that freedom that you have always sought. Every night you can decide to fall asleep under a starry sky and every morning you can wake up in the most unspoiled nature. Until a few years ago, camping, boondocking, and RV living were only practiced by experts, or by people with a lot of money who did not need to work, but today it is no longer so. This guide is aimed both at beginners, who want to introduce themselves to the world of RV, and experts, who will certainly find useful tips and cues to improve their outdoor experience. - Chapter 1 addresses buying a rig; - Chapter 2 brings attention to the technical side RVing; - Chapter 3 supplies a thorough discussion on the equipment you are going to need; - Chapter 4 turns your attention to your voyage; - Chapter 5 serves up the meat-and-potatoes of the lifestyle: day-to-day RVing; - Chapter 6 draws attention to the last step of setting out: planning the trip itself. Whether you want to live in an RV or simply have a holiday with your family, your children, or your friends, experiencing a sense of freedom that you have never experienced in your life, this practical guide is definitely for you!

James Heberd (Author), Derik Hendrickson (Narrator)

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La solución Pekerman

El liderazgo de José Pekerman –el carismático entrenador que no solo llevó a la Selección Colombia de nuevo a un Mundial después de dieciséis años sino que logró que llegaran a octavos de final, una hazaña inédita en el fútbol colombiano– cautivó al autor, quien puso todo su conocimiento empresarial, de periodismo, economía, filosofía y vida trabajados en docencia, asesorías e investigación, para descubrir académica y humanamente las claves del estilo de dirigir de Pekerman. El resultado es este libro, que presenta un método empresarial que puede ser aplicado por todas las personas a su vida, trabajo y, en general, a cualquier tipo de emprendimiento.

Pablo álamo Hernández (Author), Eduardo Acevedo (Narrator)

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Los hombres que hicieron la historia de las marcas deportivas

Un hermano acusa al otro de desertor ante la SS para sacarlo del negocio; un corredor gana una prueba olímpica usando zapatillas de una marca y al subirse al podio cambia su calzado por el de la competencia; un joven empresario debe decidir en menos de diez minutos el nombre de su empresa y con poca convicción elige 'Nike'; alguien es enviado a colocar un bolso Adidas frente a los pies de Johan Cruyff para que en la foto oficial del seleccionado holandés de fútbol no se vean sus botines Puma; un distribuidor debe esconder miles de cajas de zapatillas en el fondo de su local para que su socio japonés no se dé cuenta de la traición comercial; los servicios secretos soviéticos espían al CEO de Adidas, y éste lo sabe… El modo en que unos pequeños emprendimientos familiares surgidos de las cenizas de la posguerra llegaron a transformarse en gigantescas y poderosas multinacionales –y en transformar junto con ellos al deporte mundial– está plagado de traiciones, espionaje, bromas pesadas, manejos espurios, victorias y fracasos pero, sobre todo, mucho talento y esfuerzo. 'Los hombres que hicieron la historia de las marcas deportivas' cuenta ese largo y muchas veces oscuro derrotero que atravesaron Adidas, Puma, Nike, Reebok y otras marcas hasta llegar a ser lo que son hoy. Y al contar esta historia, el libro cuenta, inevitablemente, la trastienda de la relación entre las marcas, los organismos deportivos internacionales, los deportistas de primer nivel, banqueros, inversionistas, playboys y aventureros de todo tipo y hasta no pocos políticos y altos funcionarios gubernamentales. Con rigor documental y una escritura amena y precisa, Eugenio Palopoli logra narrar una zona poco frecuentada de los últimos setenta años de la historia del deporte mundial.

Eugenio Palopoli (Author), Martín De Renzo (Narrator)

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Más allá de los 90 minutos

Este libro contiene 99 historias cortas de los Mundiales, un compilado de relatos de episodios singulares que tuvieron lugar alrededor de cada uno de los torneos, desde Uruguay 1930 hasta Brasil 2014. Historias que van más allá del juego y presentan el fútbol como el fenómeno social que es, ligado a la cultura popular, la política, la música o la religión, entre otras dimensiones. Una a una recorren las distintas épocas de la historia del fútbol desde el primer Mundial –La Antigüedad, el Renacimiento, la Ilustración, a Modernidad y la Contemporaneidad–, siempre con analogías a la realidad que rodea cada momento, con un toque de humor propio del desparpajo del fútbol, con el rigor investigativo necesario, pero con límites en su desarrollo para dejar espacio suficiente a la imaginación de cada lector.

Andrés Alba, Edgar Rodríguez, Santiago Torres (Author), German Torre (Narrator)

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El día que murió el fútbol

Una seria y serena reflexión acerca del fútbol colombiano, que toma como punto de referencia el asesinato de Andrés Escobar, ocurrido hace veinte años, el 2 de julio de 1994. En esta obra aborda los principales problemas que han aquejado a los seleccionados nacionales en sus participaciones en la Copa Mundo, así como sus grandes momentos y aciertos futbolísticos, y traza un panorama de los aspectos extrafutbolísticos, como la influencia de la mafia del narcotráfico y de los apostadores, que desembocaron en el asesinato de Escobar.

Victor Rosas (Author), Bobby Sanchez (Narrator)

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Triathlon for the Every Woman: You Can Be a Triathlete. Yes. You.

You Are a Badass for aspiring triathletes: a practical and inspiring guide to getting off the couch and on the trail to race your first -- or 50th -- triathlon When Meredith Atwood first shared her journey from tired, overworked wife and mom to successful triathlete, her story resonated with women everywhere, online at SwimBikeMom.com and in the first edition of Triathlon for the Every Woman. Now with her own IRONMAN finishes, experience, and triathlon coaching expertise, Meredith is back with even more wisdom. In this fully revised edition, Atwood not only shares how she went from the couch to an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in just over a year, but also shares the latest expertise from coaches, nutritionists, and athletes on each component of the triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. With compact training plans, the most current nutrition advice, updated resources, and the latest information on long-distance racing, this new edition has all you need to make your triathlon goals a reality. **Contact Customer Service for Additional Content**

Meredith Atwood (Author), Meredith Atwood (Narrator)

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They Bled Blue: Fernandomania, Strike-Season Mayhem, and the Weirdest Championship Baseball Had Ever

They Bled Blue is the rollicking yarn of the Los Angeles Dodgers' crazy 1981 season, a watershed campaign that cemented the team's place and reputation as fitting thoroughly within the surrounding LA culture. That it culminated in an unlikely World Series win-during a split season demarcated by a strike, no less-is not even the most interesting thing about this team. The Dodgers were led by the garrulous Tommy Lasorda, whose office hosted a regular stream of Hollywood royalty. They had Steve Garvey, the first baseman with the movie-star good looks. Garvey was teamed with Ron Cey, Davey Lopes, and Bill Russell in the most durable infield in major league history, with 1981 presenting their final chance to win a championship as a unit. The difference maker was entirely unexpected twenty year old and nearly straight out of Mexico, with a wild delivery and a screwball as his flippin' out pitch. Fernando Valenzuela didn't speak much English, but his baseball ability broke down cultural barriers and helped fill Dodger Stadium to the brim with a Southern California Latino population that had been thirsting for just such a success story.

Jason Turbow (Author), Jason Turbow (Narrator)

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Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s

The Bronx Is Burning meets Chuck Klosterman in this wild pop-culture history of baseball's most colorful and controversial decade. The Major Leagues witnessed more dramatic stories and changes in the '70s than in any other era. The American popular culture and counterculture collided head-on with the national pastime, rocking the once-conservative sport to its very foundations. Outspoken players embraced free agency, openly advocated drug use, and even swapped wives. Controversial owners such as Charlie Finley, Bill Veeck, and Ted Turner introduced Astroturf, prime-time World Series, garish polyester uniforms, and outlandish promotions such as Disco Demolition Night. Hank Aaron and Lou Brock set new heights in power and speed, Reggie Jackson and Carlton Fisk emerged as October heroes, and All-Star characters like Mark "The Bird" Fidrych became pop icons. For the millions of fans who grew up during this time, and especially those who cared just as much about Oscar Gamble's afro as they did about his average, Big Hair and Plastic Grass serves up a delicious, Technicolor trip down memory lane.

Dan Epstein (Author), Dan Epstein (Narrator)

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Tales of Southern Rivers

When not writing his famous Western novels, Zane Grey was an insatiable angler. Tales of Southern Rivers recounts his tales of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and on remote rivers in the jungles of Mexico. With many of these venues being some of today's most popular saltwater fly-fishing destinations, no one will want to miss these highly entertaining and informative stories. Armchair fishing will never be the same.

Zane Grey (Author), Robert G. Slade (Narrator)

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Tales of Fishing Virgin Seas

Zane Grey, America's master storyteller of the old West, was a passionate angler. He fished as many as three hundred days of the year. This collection, first published in 1925, describes his fishing adventures in exotic locales throughout the Pacific region. These stories capture the drama and excitement that Grey experienced in being the first person to fish many waters?from the Galapagos Islands to Cabo San Lucas?and in being the first to catch and document many new species of fish. No lover of Zane Grey storytelling will want to miss these real-life adventures. The Los Angeles Times listed Tales of Fishing Virgin Seas as one of the best nonfiction books of 2000.

Zane Grey (Author), William Hope (Narrator)

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Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the "hot" fly-fishing spots in the world today, known for brilliant, crystal clear rivers. Zane Grey's account of his adventure in New Zealand conjures up images of huge and mythic trout. In Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, he describes fishing these now legendary streams as well as his pursuit of huge swordfish off the coast of the New Zealand shores. It's both a fishing story and adventure story from one of America's favorite storytellers. "There is always something wonderful about a new fishing adventure trip-for a single day, or for a week, or for months. The enchantment never palls...Fishing is like Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece."-Zane Grey, from Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand

Zane Grey (Author), Robert G. Slade (Narrator)

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Tales of Swordfish and Tuna

Zane Grey fished up to three hundred days of the year. But, with all that time on the water, there was nothing more exciting or more compelling than the really big fish?the giants of the sea. In Zane Grey's day, blue fin tuna were pursued with harpoons and sometimes are even today. There is the story of a swordfish that was hooked at 10:30 in the morning and played until 11:30 that night?only to ...! Tales of Swordfish and Tuna will dazzle and thrill any fishing heart.

Zane Grey (Author), Robert G. Slade (Narrator)

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