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  National Park Mysteries &...

  Steve Stockton

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  One of the most visited national parks in the country has a dark side. 
   
   
   
  The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, with 12.1 million recreational visits in 2020. Aside from crowds of hikers, campers, and general tourists, there's a dark side to the Smokies, the town of Gatlinburg and the surrounding foothills. 
   
   
   
  From strange disappearances, grisly murders and bone-chilling paranormal hauntings and ghost sightings; this pristine paradise has a lot more to offer than just serene hiking trails or camping. 
   
   
   
  So, put aside your nature guidebooks, forget about the pretty leaves, and the relaxing streams as well as the miniature golf, the funnel cakes and all the other "tourist traps" and prepare for a wild ride on the dark side of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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  NOLS River Rescue Guide

  Nate Ostis

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  The award-winning instructional guide for safety, rescue, and recovery techniques—with true stories from whitewater legends. Rescue training is essential for anyone who spends significant time on the river. The NOLS River Rescue Guide is an ideal reference for pre-trip planning and your expedition drybag. The fully illustrated text lays out tools and systems for managing risk in this dynamic, hazardous environment. Throughout, personal stories from whitewater legends—including Les Bechdel, Charlie Wahlbridge, Jim Coffey, and Kent Ford—examine the causes and outcomes of real-world incidents. The NOS River Rescue Guide is a compendium of proven swiftwater risk management strategies from an organization with fifty years of experience teaching on the rivers of the world.  ·       Learn advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water ·       Covers all essential equipment you'll need ·       Over 170 color photos and sixty-seven illustrations  ·       Includes personal stories from whitewater legends2015 National Outdoor Book Award winner for Best Instructional.

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  Jackie Robinson and Moses...

  Editors Charles River

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  In his introduction to The Jackie Robinson Reader, sports historian Jules Tygiel succinctly observed, “Extraordinary lives often reveal ordinary truths. Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 and died in 1972. He crammed into these brief fifty-three years a legacy of accomplishment, acclaim, controversy, and influence matched by few Americans. He was, even before his historic baseball breakthrough, an athlete of legendary proportions. He won fame and adulation as the first African-American to play in the major leagues in the twentieth century, launching an athletic revolution that transformed American sports. He garnered baseball's highest honors: Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and first-ballot election to the Hall of Fame. More significantly, Robinson became a symbol of racial integration and a prominent leader in the civil rights struggle of the 1950s and 1960s. Yet Jackie Robinson's half century among us illuminates not just the contours of an exceptional life, but much about the broader African-American experience of those years.” 
  	Given his legacy, many Americans today believe Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in Major League Baseball, but that answer is wrong. As far back as the late 19th century, there had been professional baseball leagues that were every bit as segregated as any other aspect of society, but before that, there were, for a brief shining moment, there were teams of black and white men playing with and against each other.  
  One of the first black men to play on such a team was Moses Fleetwood Walker, and he was the first who openly identified as black. As racism and segregation successfully pushed black players out of professional baseball, it was all but forgotten that professional baseball had once been integrated before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, ensuring that the contributions of Walker and other early black athletes would be obscured and then eclipsed. 

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  Beak Tooth and Claw: Living with...

  Mary Colwell

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  ‘A must read for all wildlife lovers’ Dominic Dyer 
  Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites – Britain and Ireland’s predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective imagination. But many consider them to our competition, even our enemies. 
  The problem is that predators eat what we farm or use for sport. From foxes and ravens attacking new-born lambs to weasels eating game-bird chicks, predators compete with us, putting them directly into the firing line. Farming, fishing, sport and leisure industries want to see numbers of predators reduced, and conservation organisations also worry that predators are threatening some endangered species. Other people, though, will go to great lengths to protect them from any harm. This clashing of worlds can be intense. So, what do we do? One of the greatest challenges facing conservation today is how, when and where to control predators. It is a highly charged debate. 
  Mary Colwell travels across the UK and Ireland to encounter the predators face to face. She watches their lives in the wild and discovers how they fit into the landscape. She talks to the scientists studying them and the wildlife lovers who want to protect them. She also meets the people who want to control them to protect their livelihoods or sporting interests. 
  In this even-handed exploration of the issues, Mary provides a thoughtful and reasoned analysis of the debates surrounding our bittersweet relationship with predators. 
  In Beak, Tooth and Claw, Mary Colwell takes us on a journey through the UK and Ireland, exploring the contentious issue of predator control. She expertly balances the needs of agriculture, the traditions of hunting, and the rights of animals, providing a thought-provoking analysis of our relationship with nature. 
  For fans of Raynor Winn (Landlines), Isabella Tree (Wilding), John Lewis-Stempel (England), Benedict Macdonald (Cornerstones), and John Muir (John Muir ).

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  A Life of Chai - Reservations in...

  Graham Field

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  The journey through life came to a T-junction.
  This is your invitation to pry into the diary, be the other tourist on the train, a voyeur at the accident, an eavesdropper on the argument. 
  
  Two one-track minds merge with train-wreck results.
   
  The girl Graham Field left in England is not the one who
  arrives in India. Sofia sees the trip as her swansong before motherhood,
  impatient to exchange backpack for a baby sling.
   
  So begins the journey which is the: 
   
  Indian Itinerary of Endurance
  
    A cold snap makes for a chilly reception in Delhi
    First-class aggravation in Agra, tension at the Taj Mahal
    Backtrack to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, a brief respite from outstretched hands
    Non-stop to balmy Bombay and a runny bum
    Tunnel vision, reaching down a Goan sewer for the irretrievable
    Cross-country to Pondicherry, pondering decoupling
    Wrong side of the tracks in Madras
    Mind the gap year in Mahabalipuram
    Grave digging, scrotum flicking, a big bhang triggers a pointless train of
  thought in Konark
    Striking differences in Calcutta
    Teased in Darjeeling, limited Himalayan view
    Letting off steam walking into Nepal
    Curfew and confrontation, the relationship reaches the end of the line in Kathmandu

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  Getting into the Swing - Golf...

  Leon Maxwell

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  Golf is a timeless sport that offers a mix of physical activity, mental challenge, and outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're a complete novice or have dabbled in the sport, learning the fundamentals of golf can be an enriching experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help beginners get into the swing of golf: 
  Understanding the Basics 
   
  Golf Equipment: Discover the essential golf clubs, balls, and other equipment needed to start your journey in golf. 
   
  Golf Course Layout: Learn about the different parts of a golf course, including teeing grounds, fairways, hazards, and putting greens. 
      
  Rules and Etiquette: Understand the basic rules and etiquette of golf to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience on the course. 
   
  Mastering the Techniques: Grip and Stance: Explore the proper grip and stance to optimize your swing and improve accuracy. 
   
  Swing Mechanics: Delve into the key elements of a golf swing, such as backswing, downswing, and follow-through. 
   
  Putting and Chipping: Hone your putting and chipping skills to navigate the greens with confidence. 
   
  Developing Your Game -Practice Drills: Discover effective drills to enhance your skills and build consistency in your game. 
   
   Physical Conditioning: Understand the importance of physical fitness and flexibility to improve your performance on the course. 
      
  Golfing Mindset: Embrace the mental aspect of golf, including focus, concentration, and resilience.

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