Sports & Recreation Audiobooks

Featuring both a biography and contextual material to the rear of the volume. Hugh Tempest Sheringham was one of Britain's greatest - if not the world's greatest - fishing writers. From trout to carp and from pike to eels - yes, eels! - his love of both fish and fishing both delights and amuses as much today as it did in bygone times. An Angler's Hours is one of his best known works, and is recommended for both the keen angler and for the lover of the most genteel of British writing. If P.G. Wodehouse had been an angler, he would no doubt have spent many pleasant and amusing hours on the bank with Sheringham, and the world would have been the richer for it.

H.T. Sheringham (Author), Rafe Beckley (Narrator)

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Trout Fishing: Memories and Morals

Featuring both a biography and contextual material to the rear of the volume. Hugh Tempest Sheringham was one of Britain's greatest - if not the world's greatest - fishing writers. From trout to carp and from pike to eels - yes, eels! - his love of both fish and fishing both delights and amuses as much today as it did in bygone times. Trout Fishing: Memories and Morals is recommended for both the keen angler and for the lover of the most genteel of British writing. If P.G. Wodehouse had been an angler, he would no doubt have spent many pleasant and amusing hours on the bank with Sheringham, and the world would have been the richer for it.

H.T. Sheringham (Author), Rafe Beckley (Narrator)

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Aftershock - One man's quest and the quake on Everest (Unabridged)

'A remarkable chronicle of resilience and resourcefulness' - Daily Mail When the worst earthquake to hit Nepal in living memory strikes on 25 April 2015, Jules Mountain is shivering in his tent at Base Camp. To reach the summit of Everest has been a life-long dream, one which he is more determined than ever to realise, having won his battle with cancer two years earlier. The climbers are faced with an impossible set of decisions: to get to a safe zone as quickly as possible? To try to be of assistance in the relief effort? To push on despite everything? All three options have huge implications - moral and logistical - and Julian's unique situation sets him apart from the rest. This is the true story of one man's ordeal during the most deadly disaster in the history of mountaineering on Everest, which would leave over 8,000 dead and thousands more missing and injured; how logic, compassion and risk assessment are affected by altitude, vested interests and the stress of extreme circumstances. While very few of us will ever find ourselves in Jules' boots, Aftershock throws up questions which transfer surprisingly well back to everyday modern life.

Jules Mountain (Author), Peter Silverly (Narrator)

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Conquering Muay Thai: From Finding a Gym to Competing at the Local Level

Learn the basics of Muay Thai from the successful owner of a Muay Thai gym. Chris Aboy was bullied as a kid. When he met a neighbor who practiced a martial art, Chris knew he wanted to become a fighter. By the age of 15, he was winning every point fight he was in. So he was overconfident the first time he fought with full contact in an unsanctioned amateur fight. He got his ass kicked. At that moment, he realized fighting is all about what’s in your head—your mentality. Whether you want to learn Muay Thai to build confidence and fight off bullies, get fit, or just learn a new skill, you’ll learn the basics of this centuries-old martial art from an “insider” who has spent years refining his skills. Here are just some of the important topics Kru Chris reveals in Conquering Muay Thai: •How to choose a Muay Thai instructor and gym •What to focus on as you begin training •Why sparring is the best way to build your skills •What the goal should be for every Muay Thai student (Hint: it’s not going pro!) •How to know when you’re ready to fight •And much more! An audiobook produced and published by e-Audio Productions and Audiobook Release

Christopher Aboy (Author), Garrett Thompson (Narrator)

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Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape

Football teams create playbooks, in which they draw up the plays they will use on the field. Playbooks are how teams work and why they win. This book is about a different kind of playbook: the one coaches, teams, universities, police, communities, the media, and fans seem to follow whenever a college football player is accused of sexual assault. It’s a deep dive into how different institutions—the NCAA, athletic departments, universities, the media—run the same plays over and over again when these stories break. If everyone runs his play well, scrutiny dies down quickly, no institution ever has to change how it operates, and the evaporation of these cases into nothingness looks natural. In short, this playbook is why nothing ever changes. Unsportsmanlike Conduct unpacks this societal playbook piece by piece, and not only advocates that we destroy the old plays, but also suggests we replace them with ones that will force us to finally do something about this issue. Political sportswriter and Edge of Sports imprint curator Dave Zirin (the Nation) has never shied away from criticizing that which die-hard sports fans hold dear. The Edge of Sports titles will address issues across many different sports—football, basketball, swimming, tennis, etc.—and at both the professional and nonprofessional/collegiate levels. Furthermore, Zirin brings to the table select stories of athletes’ journeys and what they are facing and how they evolve both in their sport as well as against the greater backdrop of one’s life’s odyssey.

Jessica Luther (Author), Suehyla El-Attar, Suehyla El-Attar Young (Narrator)

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Youth Soccer Dribbling Skills and Drills: 100 Soccer Drills and Training Tips to Dribble Past the Co

Are you looking to take your game to the next level? It could be that you just need that little bit extra skill on the field to get you past the defender, and this book has enough information to take you and your team to the next level.. It is probably truer today than ever that the game is made for dribblers. Firstly, we play on pitches that are so much better than they used to be. 4G technology means we have AstroTurf like the best laid grass, while outdoor grass pitch technology means drainage is maximized and wear minimized. On top of those physical conditions lending themselves to a dribbling game, defensive tactics are improved to such an extent that even weaker teams can compete with much stronger ones and hold the hope of keeping their more talented opponents from scoring. At all levels players are fitter, and coaches are better. Teams, even youth ones, are more organized. In order to break down a tough opposition, the need for individual brilliance grows. The superb shot, the defense splitting pass, the brilliantly worked set piece. And, of course, the individual skills of the dribbler.

Chest Dugger (Author), Jamie Mclean (Narrator)

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Leadership Lessons From 22 Yards: An interesting comparison of cricket and corporate stories for ent

Be it any field, it is surprisingly easy to identify good leaders; however, it’s a monumental effort to define what constitutes good leadership. Two grieving brothers, Sandeep and Sanju, one budding entrepreneur and the other, a cricketer, are inspired by the words of their dying father to hold onto their goals of becoming successful entrepreneurs in their respective fields. They are resilient in the face of obstacles and to overcome it they seek directions from their heroes, both cricketers, and corporate leaders. This exciting journey gives us remarkable tips to refine our mindset and skillset to become an exceptional leader, to build a high-performance team, and weave a winning work culture. It does so by taking learnings from something we love in India-CRICKET Wouldn’t it more helpful if cricket could also help inspire us to reach our goal of becoming a successful leader? Read the book to find out.

Srikanth Ram (Author), P.Jagannathan (Narrator)

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أكبر مما يعتقدون ٢

أكبر مما يعتقدون ٢ الرياضة أفضل مدرسة للحياة. بعضهم يراها للترفيه، وآخرون يرونها مضيعة للوقت، ومنهم من يعتقد أنها مؤامرة تستهدفهم، في حين يراها هذا الكتاب كنزاً معرفياً للتفكير وأخذ الدروس .. إنها الرياضة. في الرياضة كنوز من الحكمة والدروس لتطوير حياتنا، دروس لنفكر ونضع العقل في الملعب، وهذا ما يحاول كتاب 'أكبر مما يعتقدون' أن يفعله. بأسلوب شيق اعتدنا عليه من الإعلامي الرياضي محمد عوّاد، نقرأ عن محطات رياضية من الذاكرة مليئة بقصص النجاح والتحديات الملهمة. لا تفوتوا قراءة الكتاب سواء أكنتم من هواة الرياضة أم من هواة الحياة!

محمد عواد (Author), ميلاد موسى (Narrator)

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أغرب الحكايات في تاريخ المونديال

جمع لوثيانو بيرنيكي في هذا الكتاب المفاجئ أكثر القصص غرابة وفضولًا وتسلية، القصص غير المألوفة التي حدثت خلال كأس العالم لكرة القدم منذ إصداره الأول وحتى اليوم. تلك الحكايات المرحة والسجلات والمآثر العاطفية التي تظهر الجانب البشري من الرياضة الأكثر شعبية في العالم!

لوثيانو بيرنيكي ت: محمد الفولي (Author), مجموعة من القراء (Narrator)

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The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer

Athlete. Runner. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn't exactly use to describe yourself? Do you consider yourself too old or too out of shape to run a marathon? But somewhere deep inside have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to complete such a daunting and rewarding accomplishment? It doesn't have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer is based on the highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runner's World article titled 'Marathoning 101.' The class has been offered five times over 10 years, and all but one student finished the marathon. That is approximately 200 students -- all first time marathoners and many with absolutely no running background. This book follows the same 16-week, four-day-a-week workout plan. What makes the success rate of this program so much higher than any other? The special emphasis on the psychological aspects of endurance activities. You don't have to love to run -- you don't even have to like it -- but you have to realize that you are capable of more than you have ever thought possible. One participant in the program explained it like this: 'I'm doing this for me -- not for others or the time clock. I just feel better when I run, plus it helps me to cope with things in general. The skills we've learned in this class don't apply just to marathoning -- they apply to life! Just like you never know what the next step in a marathon will bring, so too, you never know what will happen next in life. But if you don't keep going, you're never going to find out. By staying relaxed, centered, and positive you handle just about anything that comes your way.' This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running. The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer has proven successful for men and women of all ages. Now let it work for you.

David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, Tanjala Kole (Author), Benjamin Lange (Narrator)

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Footsteps of Federer: A Fan's Pilgrimage Across 7 Swiss Cantons in 10 Acts

Roger Federer could live anywhere in the world, but he always returns to the place he loves most: Switzerland. Dave Seminara is a mad traveler and tennis lifer who has written about Federer for the New York Times and other publications. A pair of autoimmune diseases and a knee surgery kept Dave from playing tennis for years, but as he inched toward recovery, he had a bright idea: why not start his tennis comeback on hallowed ground-courts that his hero Roger Federer graced in Switzerland. Footsteps of Federer is a funny, novella-length account of Seminara's travels across seven Swiss cantons in search of insights into Federer's character, which is inextricably linked to his deep roots in, and love for, his country. Seminara timed his unique pilgrimage to the 2019 Swiss Indoors, where he had a chance to ask Roger a number of offbeat questions before and after Federer hoisted his record tenth title there. Seminara's Federer pilgrimage took him to Switzerland's most important abbey, where he prayed with Abbot Urban Federer; to the vineyard of Jakob Federer from Berneck, where the Federer clan originated from; to the stunning villa where Roger and Mirka were married; and to many of the neighborhoods and tennis clubs where Roger has lived and trained at over the years.

Dave Seminara (Author), Paul Heitsch (Narrator)

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Travesía interminable

El 3 de agosto de 2017, Antonio Argüelles nadó 35 kilómetros de Irlanda del Norte a Escocia. Cuando llegó a la orilla escocesa después de pasar casi 14 horas en aguas gélidas con tan sólo traje de baño, gorra y goggles, se convirtió en la séptima persona en conquistar los Siete Mares, un logro acuático equiparable a las Siete Cumbres del alpinismo. Su hazaña fue noticia internacional, en parte porque, a los 58 años, se convirtió en el atleta de mayor edad en completar el reto. Pese a las advertencias de otros y sus propias dudas, soportó mares tempestuosos, cientos de horas en el agua, medusas venenosas y muchos otros peligros para alcanzar su sueño. Pero ningún logro es un incidente aislado y ésta no es la excepción. Por eso, Travesía interminable no sólo relata las apasionantes aventuras de Antonio en el agua; también cuenta la historia de un niño hiperactivo y con sobrepeso que descubriría la natación, perseguiría un sueño olímpico, asistiría a la Universidad de Stanford y, más tarde, se adentraría en el mundo enredoso de la política mexicana. En el camino llevaría Speedo a México, organizaría los primeros triatlones en su país y viviría en carne propia las secuelas de un infame asesinato político. Ésta es una historia de riesgo, temor, confianza, fracasos y pérdidas; muestra cómo la capacidad de adaptarse, concentrar esfuerzos y controlar la mente permitió a Antonio superar cada revés que buscaba derribarlo dentro y fuera del agua.

Antonio Argüelles (Author), Antonio Argüelles (Narrator)

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