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  The Proving Ground - A Season on...

  Lars Anderson

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  In The Proving Ground, Lars Anderson brings to life the tremendous drama of NFL Europe by  spending an entire season with the Scottish Claymores of Glasgow Life in the minor leagues of football, which NFL Europe was aptly dubbed, could be funny, sad, profound and ludicrous all at the same time. At its heart, this six-team league was a short-stop away from either the glamour of the NFL or the bottom of the professional football scrap pile--a crossroads full of real-life drama where the joy of  "making it" was tempered by failure or injury with one misstep; where the difference between a multimillion dollar NFL contract and abject poverty may only be one play away. Just ask Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner.Author Lars Anderson brings to life the compelling drama of NFL Europe by spending a season with the Scottish Claymores. Anderson lived with the players at a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland, spending every waking minute with them-eating and heading out to the pubs as the Claymores made their championship run. Along with detailing the life and times of the Claymores, Anderson digs deep into the background of the players and coaches to help explain why some succeed and others fail in their quest to make it to that shining city on the hill--the NFL.Through the eyes of Anderson, the reader experiences what it meant and what it was like to be a football player in Europe. The men that make up the Claymores are the strength of this book-a funny and complex lot that face many of the same issues we tackle every day. An inspiring portrait of both new beginnings and bitter ends, The Proving Ground will shock and delight readers, while showing them another side of the professional football player.Of The Proving Ground, Frank Deford, award-winning author and commentator, says "Anderson deftly shows that you can take the football player out of America, but... he's the same creature, loving the game and scrambling for one more chance."

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  Planet of the Umps - A Baseball...

  David Fisher, Ken Kaiser

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  For twenty-five years, Ken Kaiser was the most colorful umpire in the major leagues. Planet of the Umps is his sidesplitting tale of life behind the plate."Two things nobody wants to grow up to be are an umpire and broke. Thanks to my career in baseball, I got both."After calling balls, strikes, and outs for thirty-six baseball seasons and more than three thousand major-league games, umpire Ken Kaiser finally called it a career. From the first day he hit a minor-league catcher with a pool table to the fateful day baseball called him out on a strike, Kaiser was one of the game's most popular and colorful characters. And in this autobiography--written with the coauthor of Ron Luciano's classic bestseller The Umpire Strikes Back--Kaiser brings to life his wild adventures from the pro-wrestling arena to the baseball diamond.This is the hysterically true story of four decades of baseball as lived and loved on the playing field, from Ted Williams and Billy Martin to Derek Jeter and Mark McGwire, from one-eyed umpires to space-age technology. As he did throughout his long and sometimes controversial career, the larger-than-his-chest-protector Kaiser calls 'em as he saw 'em.

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  The Disaster Survival Handbook -...

  Sam Fury

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  Do You Know How to Survive a Disaster? 
  If the answer is "NO" then The Disaster Survival Handbook is a MUST-HAVE! 
  This is a no-nonsense reference book on how to stay alive during man-made and natural disasters. 
  It will also teach you the basics of prepping so you can survive the aftermath. 
  Prepare yourself with the knowledge you need, because you never know when disaster will strike. 
  Get it now.Knowledge is Your Best Disaster Survival Tool 
  Learn the disaster preparedness and recovery steps in case of...FireTornadoNuclear AttackTsunamiVolcanic EruptionEarthquakeAvalancheFloodHurricanePublic shootings 
  ... and many others!Also Learn the Fundamentals of Prepping, such as...How and what to stockpile in case there is a breakdown in societyIdeas on how to sustain your survival needs indefinitely if neededBugging in/outCaches and Bug Out Bags (BOB's)What extra security measures to take when the rule of law is no longer in effect 
  … and more! 
  This book is a must-have in your disaster survival kit, because the information will save your life. 
  Get it now.

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  Learning Golf Bundle 2 in 1 Bundle

  Earl Hayes, Nate Curry

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  Learning Golf Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Classic Golf Tips and Every Shot CountsGolf is a physical and a mental game. Most golfers will do absolutely anything to improve their golf game and this is the reason why most are constantly in search of golf secrets to improve their game. It doesn’t matter what your age is, how good a player you are or how long you’ve been playing. There are many ways to improve your game. You can improve your swing, your putting, and your shot. Golf will get you outdoors and will get you moving. The combination of physical and mental activity will keep you sharp.  Every course and every shot is different. You don't have to shoot par or have a perfect game to have fun. It is a contest primarily with yourself to see if you can use your understanding of the game and your practices to improve on your game.This bundle will teach you a variety of tips for different facets of your golf game. These are tips perfect for beginners but a pro could conceivably benefit from them as well. Learn useful tips on how to dramatically improve your game and play like you’ve never played before. This audiobook will cover the following topics:1. Classic Golf Tips: Discover the Magic of Golf and Learn Everything You Need to Know on How to Play an Amazing Game  of Golf2. Every Shot Counts: Learn the Real Secrets of Golf and Discover Tips That Can Tremendously Help Improve Your Game If you want to learn more, download your copy of Learning Golf 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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  Max Verstappen - The Inside...

  James Gray

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  **FULLY UPDATED PAPERBACK EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY ON MAX VERSTAPPEN, NOW DOUBLE WORLD CHAMPION**
  
  Few drivers have shaken up Formula 1 in quite the same way as Max Verstappen. Already the youngest competitor in F1 history, he made history as the first Dutch driver to win the World Championship in 2021. In 2022 he retained his title with four races to spare and went on to achieve the highest season points tally of all time.
  
  As the son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, Max was destined to be a racing driver. And as sports journalist James Gray deftly shows, since his headline-grabbing debut victory at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Max has continued to make an indelible impression on the sport, courting criticism and plaudits in equal measure.
  
  Gray seeks to understand the outspoken nature and aggressive driving style that make Verstappen a must watch before, during and after races, and why his Dutch fans, who turn up to cheer him on in their orange-clad droves, are quite so fanatical.

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  Be a Player - A Breakthrough...

  Lynn Marriott, Pia Nilsson,...

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  Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work painstakingly on their swings, not realizing it's often their performance state on the course that needs work, not their technique. Simple things such as awareness of your balance, tension, and tempo, as well as the ability to control mental, emotional, and social variables you encounter while playing can quickly take your game to a new performance level. 
   
   
   
  Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, founders of VISION54's groundbreaking and innovative golf program, are here to help. Aimed at both the weekend golfer and the advanced player, each chapter presents a series of "human skills," including assignments, explorations, and mini-lessons, that strip away the complexity surrounding swing technique and playing consistency—the conditional variations that plague golfers. 
   
   
   
  Be a Player is a must-listen for any golfer who wants to unite technical skills and on-course performance seamlessly and effectively. With this cutting-edge book by your side, you will become a true student of VISION54 and a better player better on the course . . . where it matters most!

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