Sports & Recreation Audiobooks

17 Simple Golf Tips Guaranteed to Improve Your Golf Game

Every great golfer knows there is always a little room for improvement in their game. These 17 simple tips are guaranteed to improve your game . . . and your swing! Here's what you will learn: 1) Tips to improve your back swing 2) How to hit a draw 3) How to hit a fade 4) What is the cause for hitting the ball off the toe of the club and what is a good drill to correct this 5) How to better align yourself toward the target 6) How do you stop lifting your head when driving the ball 7) How to Chip With a Hybrid 8) How do you fix the problem of your hands and arms moving faster on the downswing than your lower body 9) What simple drill can I do to cure my slice 10) How do I correct my Outside-In swing path 11) How much should I lean the shaft into a shot 12) How to correct the arms from swinging too far away from the body 13) What drill improves hitting the ball square at impact 14) How to perfect the Flop Shot 15) Does having a club fitted improve your play 16) Why does a draw go farther than a slice 17) How to play out of a bunker

Empowered Living (Author), Empowered Living (Narrator)

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18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons from Dad

In this love letter to his father, former professional golfer Nathaniel Crosby shares memories of Bing Crosby on the golf course, and the lessons he taught him about the game and about life. With a Foreword by Jack Nicklaus. "Bing Crosby was a great ambassador for our game, as well as a great man," hails longtime friend and golf partner, Jack Nicklaus. The beloved singer and star was also an extraordinary teacher who instilled an abiding passion and mastery of the game in his youngest son, Nathaniel. Winning the US Amateur at nineteen, Nathaniel went on to compete in high-level professional tournaments for his entire life. In 18 Holes with Bing, Nathaniel introduces us to the Bing Crosby he and his family knew-not the beloved singer who played golf, but a golfer who sang to pay his country club dues. Nathaniel shares exclusive stories about this American icon golfing, working, and playing with some of the most famous people in history-royalty, titans of industry, stars of stage and screen, and champions of the green, including Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Louis Armstrong. At the book's heart is an intimate account of a father and a son-how a mutual love of golf formed an exceptional emotional bond. Full of anecdotes, vignettes, and recollections of Bing's time on the course, the tournaments he created and later sponsored, and the constant encouragement he showed his son, 18 Holes with Bing honors this celebrated golfer, entertainer, and father, and illuminates his life as never before.

John Strege, Nathaniel Crosby (Author), Sean Pratt (Narrator)

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1945 - Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1945 World Series championship games between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. Game 1 Chicago - 9Detroit - 0 Game 2 Chicago - 1Detroit - 4 Game 3 Chicago - 3Detroit - 0 Game 4 Detroit - 4Chicago - 1 Game 5 Detroit - 8Chicago - 4 Game 6 Detroit - 7Chicago - 8 Game 7 Detroit - 9Chicago - 3 Before the Series began, veteran Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown said he couldn’t select a winner because he “didn’t think either one of them could win.” Although a total of sixty-one runs were scored in the Series, there were only three home runs, two of them by Hank Greenberg of the Tigers.

John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)

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1946 - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1946 World Series championship games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Game 1 Boston - 3St. Louis - 2 Game 2 Boston - 0St. Louis - 3 Game 3 St. Louis - 0Boston - 4 Game 4 St. Louis - 12Boston - 3 Game 5 St. Louis - 3Boston - 6 Game 6 Boston - 1St. Louis - 4 Game 7 Boston - 3St. Louis - 4 In Game 7 Enos Slaughter of the Cardinals scored the winning run from first when Boston shortstop Johnny Pesky seemed to hesitate on the relay throw. Southpaw pitcher Harry Brecheen won three games for St. Louis, including the deciding game in relief.

John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)

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1956 - New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers

Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1956 World Series championship games between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Game 1 New York - 3Brooklyn - 6 Game 2 New York - 8Brooklyn - 13 Game 3 Brooklyn - 3New York - 5 Game 4 Brooklyn - 2New York - 6 Game 5 Brooklyn - 0New York - 2 Game 6 New York - 0Brooklyn - 1 Game 7 New York - 9Brooklyn - 0 Don Larsen’s only perfect game in World Series history was in Game 5, Monday, October 8, 1956. This was the final Series for the Dodgers while still in Brooklyn. Their next Series appearance came after moving to Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored only one run in the final twenty-eight innings of the Series. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra each hit three home runs for the Yankees.

John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)

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1962: Baseball and America in the Time of JFK

In the watershed year of 1962, events and people came together to reshape baseball like never before. The season saw five no-hitters, a rare National League playoff between the Giants and the Dodgers, and a thrilling seven-game World Series where the Yankees won their twentieth title. Baseball was expanding with the Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets, who tried to fill the National League void in New York. Despite their record, the '62 Mets revived National League baseball in a city thirsty for an alternative to the Yankees. Earlier that year in Los Angeles, Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley launched Dodger Stadium, a state-of-the-art ballpark in Chavez Ravine and a new icon for the city. Beyond baseball, 1962 was also a momentous year in American history: Mary Early became the first Black graduate of the University of Georgia, First Lady Jackie Kennedy revealed the secrets of the White House in a television special, John Glenn became the first astronaut to orbit Earth, and JFK stared down Russia during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Weaving the 1962 baseball season within the social fabric of this era, David Krell delivers a fascinating book as epochal as its subject.

David Krell (Author), Chloe Cannon (Narrator)

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1966: My World Cup Story

In 1966 England won the World Cup at Wembley. Sir Bobby Charlton, England's greatest ever player, was there on the pitch. Now, fifty years on, Sir Bobby looks back on the most glorious moment of his life and England's greatest sporting achievement. In 1966 he takes us through the build-up to the tournament and to the final itself, describing what he saw, what he heard, and what he felt. He explains what it was like to be part of Sir Alf Ramsey's team, gives us his personal memories of his teammates, the matches, the atmosphere; the emotion of being carried on the wave of a nation's euphoria and how it felt to go toe-to-toe with some of the foremost footballers to ever play the game. He reveals what it means to be forever defined by one moment; how a life fully lived can come back to one single instance, one day when a man stands side-by-side with his best friends united in a single aim, in front of a watching nation.

Bobby Charlton, Sir Bobby Charlton (Author), Bernard Hill (Narrator)

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1971: The Beginning of India's Cricketing Greatness

1971 was the year that changed Indian cricket forever. Accustomed to seeing a talented but erratic Indian team go from one defeat to another, a stunned cricketing world watched in astonishment as India first beat the West Indies in a Test series on their home turf, and then emerged victorious over England-in England. Suddenly, the Indian team had become a force to reckon with. Boria Majumdar and Gautam Bhattacharya's book is a thrilling account of the 1971 twin tours, that brings to life the on-field excitement and the backroom drama. Against a canvas that features legends: Pataudi and Wadekar, who captained India to the two sensational series victories abroad; Sardesai, Durani, Viswanath, Engineer, Solkar, Abid Ali; the famed spin quartet of Bedi, Prasanna, Chandrasekhar and Venkataraghavan; and a young batsman named Sunil Gavaskar who was making his debut-it is the tale of a young country ready and eager to make an impression on the world stage. Fifty years later, this is a wonderful book to relive those glory days with.

Boria Majumdar, Gautam Bhattacharya (Author), Shubhankar, Terence D'souza (Narrator)

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1980 Moscow Olympics: The Reunion

Sue MacGregor talks to members of the 1980 British Olympic team who defied their Government to attend the Moscow games. In 1979, the British team was in training for the following year's Olympic Games when Russia invaded Afghanistan. President Carter, backed by Margaret Thatcher, urged athletes to boycott the event, and the worlds of politics and sport seemed caught in a headlock. This fascinating programme sees Sue MacGregor reuniting members of the British Olympic team as they recall that controversial year. Swimmer Duncan Goodhew, athlete Joslyn Hoyte-Smith, and rowing cox Colin Moynihan faced their own personal dilemmas about competing for their country in the face of political opposition. Team leader Dick Palmer carried the flag alone into the Olympic stadium, and as the hate mail stacked up, coach Frank Dick did his best to shield the athletes from the pressures. Together, they reminisce about the difficult decisions they made, the trials of participating without Government support, and ultimately the triumph of a record-breaking British medals haul.

Steve Cram, Sue Macgregor (Author), Colin Moynihan, Dick Palmer, Duncan Goodhew, Joslyn Hoyte-Smith (Narrator)

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1994: The Untold Story: of a Tragic and Controversial F1 Season

1994 was a watershed year for F1 in so many ways, the fatal accidents of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna shook the sport to its core. What followed was mayhem. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together in a story that is guaranteed to amaze and shock. This book is a thorough examination of a turbulent season, including... ? Rushed car changes ? Teams unhappy with how the crisis was managed ? A power struggle for control of the sport ? Vague rules being exploited ? Accusations of politically motivated penalties ? An alleged cover-up after a horrific pit-lane fire ? A controversial conclusion It also saw Michael Schumacher and Benetton first emerge as championship contenders, upsetting the establishment. Many believed their sudden rise was down to cheating, whilst others felt they were scapegoated because of politics. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together to give the clearest analysis yet into the above events. The book contains over 250 photos which help bring this story to life, many of which are rare and from those involved. There are exclusive contributions from former F1 driver Mark Blundell, Benetton insiders: Willem Toet, Frank Dernie, Simon Morley (the "junior employee" blamed for the Hockenheim fire). Williams' insiders Paul West and Richard Wise. You will be astonished at what is unearthed. 1994 was tragic, chaotic, political, technical and involved some very colourful characters at the heart of the action. It's a story that will amaze. ? Did Senna hear illegal traction control on Schumacher's Benetton at Aida? ? Concealed launch control was later found on Schumacher's Benetton. Why? ? Was the Hockenheim fire caused by Benetton removing their fuel filter? ? Despite pleading guilty, why did Benetton receive no serious punishments after the fire? ? Schumacher was banned / disqualified from a quarter of 1994 races due to various infringements. Politics or cheating? ? Did a return to simpler cars contribute to the accidents? The book seeks to answer these and many more questions. "Enjoyed reading that [extract of the book]" Frank Dernie, Benetton chief engineer in 1994 "The author has assembled more facts about the season than I've ever seen before and managed to get more interviews with stakeholders involved at the time than I thought would be possible." Willem Toet, Benetton's Head of Aerodynamics in 1994 A print version of this book which is DOUBLE the length of this audio book can be found at https://www.performancepublishing.co.uk/1994-the-untold-story-of-a-tragic-and-controversial-f1-season.html This goes into more detail & includes more period quotes from those involved whilst containing over 270 mainly rare images which help explain the story in a way that the audio book could never do. For example the print book contains images which illustrate how the diffusers were cut following Imola 1994 and its subsequent affect on the cars handling. Or THAT leaked photo of Schumacher's Spa 1994 plank showing the damage, so readers can dec

Ibrar Malik (Author), Ibrar Malik (Narrator)

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1999: Manchester United, the Treble and All That

In 1999, Manchester United completed a unique Treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League - but more remarkable than that was how they did it, and the stories behind the historic achievement. Matt Dickinson covered the whole story at the time, and now in 99 compelling chapters brings it all vividly to life. When the season began, Manchester United were up for sale, the club's iconic talisman Eric Cantona had gone, rivals Arsenal were the reigning Double winners, David Beckham was a national hate figure after being sent off during the World Cup, and even manager Alex Ferguson's position was being questioned. Early signs weren't promising, despite record spending to bring in new stars, among them Jaap Stam and Dwight Yorke, but soon things began to change. Driven by the indomitable will of skipper Roy Keane, supported by a nucleus from the Class of 92 - Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, the Nevilles and Paul Scholes - who had grown up at the club, they went on a long unbeaten and unbeatable run, featuring some of the most dramatic games in fans' memories. Matt Dickinson highlights the key moments, speaking to those at the centre of the story and to those whose moment went unnoticed. 1999: Manchester United, the Treble and All That is so much more than a book for United fans; it is an insight into team building, the will to success and a tale of local pride. It reveals the real stories behind the legend that was sealed with a last-minute scrambled goal from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to win the Champions League.

Matt Dickinson (Author), Chris Harper (Narrator)

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2,000 Miles Together

A behind-the-scenes edition of 2,000 Miles Together, offering over four hours of bonus content featuring interviews and insights by the Crawford family. Not available in other formats. As his six children slept on the dirty floor of a women’s restroom while a blizzard howled outside, Ben Crawford had one thought: Have I gone too far? The next morning, Child Protective Services, along with an armed sheriff, arrived to ask the same question. 2,000 Miles Together is the story of the largest family ever to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, defying skeptics and finding friends in the unlikeliest of places. On the trail, Ben Crawford battled not only the many dangers and obstacles presented by the wilderness—snowstorms, record-breaking heat, Lyme disease, overflowing rivers, toothaches, rattlesnakes, forest fires, and spending the night with a cult—but also his own self-doubt. In an effort to bring his family closer together, was he jeopardizing his future relationship with his kids? When the hike was done, would any of them speak to him again? The Crawford family’s self-discovery over five months, thousands of miles, and countless gummy bears proves that there’s more than one way to experience life to the fullest. You don’t have to accept the story you’ve been shown. By leaving home, you’ll find more than just adventure--you’ll find a new perspective on the relationships we often take for granted, and open yourself up to a level of connection you never thought possible.

Ben Crawford (Author), Ben Crawford, Dove Crawford, Eden Crawford, Filia Crawford, Kami Crawford, Memory Crawford, Rainier Crawford, Seven Crawford (Narrator)

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