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On January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city's transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsay - a handsome, young former congressman with presidential aspirations - and he would approach the issue with an unconventional outlook that would be his hallmark. Against this backdrop, too, the sporting scene saw tremendous upheaval.

To anyone interested in small-boat cruising and voyaging, the names Lin and Larry Pardey need no introduction. As world-girdling sailors who roamed the planet on a pair of small, engineless boats that they built themselves, the Pardeys established their hard-earned reputations by eloquently (and sometimes controversially) telling their stories through a series of best-selling books and manuals, and countless seminars and boat shows.

The first half of this delightful audiobook is packed with stories that will thrill football-loving adults. From epic comebacks to incredible goals, these tales will have you on the edge of your seat. And the best part? You can share them with your children in the second half of the audiobook, where they'll discover their own heartwarming soccer stories.

ESPN began as an outrageous gamble with a lineup that included Australian Rules Football, rodeo, and a rinky-dinky clip show called Sports Center. Today the empire stretches far beyond television into radio, magazines, mobile phones, restaurants, video games and more, while ESPN's personalities have become global superstars to rival the sports icons they cover.

In January 2012, creative writing professor and novelist Kyle Beachy published one of his first essays on skate culture, an exploration of how Nike’s corporate strategy successfully gutted the once-mighty independent skate shoe market. Beachy has since established himself as skate culture's freshest, most illuminating, at times most controversial voice, writing candidly about the increasingly popular and fast-changing pastime he first picked up as a young boy and has continued to practice well into adulthood.

Unleash your inner adventurer: how to plan the ultimate retirement that's anything but boring. Inside this jam-packed audiobook, you'll find hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, healthy, and mentally sharp life after work.

Kickboxing 101 teaches basic kickboxing techniques for self-defense, fitness, and fun. It explains how to control stand up aspects of a fight through movement, defensive maneuvers, and striking attacks. It also offers insight in the various aspects and principles of kickboxing. This manual imparts on listeners as many of the basics as possible.

Brian Johnston covered cricket for BBC Radio and Television, at home and abroad, beginning in 1946. After Eton, Oxford, and The Guards, he joined the BBC only by chance. In this reading from his book, he covers his career and family life from the start.

Tennis Quick Tips brings you weekly tennis tips that will not only improve your tennis play, but also make sure you're having fun each and every time you step on court. If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to improve your game, without the need for long hours on court or expensive lessons, then this podcast is for you. Each Tennis Quick Tips episode will give you a really easy, really worthwhile tennis tip that will help you to quickly improve your game and that you can apply in your next tennis match. Each episode is short and concise, so you get the most information possible in the ...

If you’re seeking an adventure atop a frozen mountain peak, you may need a little guidance first. Look no further than HowExpert Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding, where you will learn all the ins and outs of what mountain life entails. Within this audiobook, you will learn the basics of mountain adventures and everything you need to get the very best out of your experience. Our expert’s knowledge spans nearly two decades and has the insight you need to learn how to ski and snowboard.

Amelia Earhart’s autobiographical book The Fun of It: Random Records of My Own Flying and of Women in Aviation covers Earhart’s life through May 20-21, 1932, “when Miss Earhart, alone in a Lockheed Vega monoplane with a single Wasp engine, negotiated 2,026 miles through storm and fog from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to a cow pasture on the outskirts of Londonderry, Ireland. The flight set a transatlantic record of 14 hours, 56 minutes...and stirred such public adulation that she confided, ‘I’ll be glad when the zoo part is over.’” (ANB)

Michael Foley wants to understand why he doesn't appear to be experiencing as much fun as everyone else. So, with characteristic wit and humour, he sets out to understand what fun really means, examining its heritage, its cultural significance and the various activities we associate with fun. He investigates pursuits such as dancing, sex, holidays, sport, gaming and comedy and concludes that fun is not easy, simple and fixed, as many seem to believe, but elusive, complex and constantly changing.

Travel the Universe as you explore the wonders of outer space like never before! I combined all three exciting volumes into one incredible fact book for space lovers, students, and the curious.

Learn Sailing Fun and Easy is focused on helping the listener understand and remember. Written by a career teacher and coach, it stands out with its use of many helpful teaching methods, association memory techniques, reminders, and fun hints. These learning aids will help the listener easily grasp and remember sailing terms, maneuvers, and safety tips.

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Do you want to add some extra fun to your family camping experience? Everyone know there are days when the trip to the great outdoors can be a bit too...real. Rainy days in a tent, long hours driving with tired kids in the back, sometimes you want to change it up a bit. Why not give them a little education that’s fun and interactive? You and the kids can test your knowledge, learn some facts, and increase your family’s appreciation of nature with this camping trivia quiz.

Snowboarding is pretty fun, especially when you don't die. Whether it's avalanches, hypothermia, runaway snowboards, falling ice, or even goats, snowboarders have a lot to worry about! In this guide, you'll find everything you need to conquer the sport, gain firsthand experience from the experts, and learn to avoid some of the (literal) pitfalls that you'll find. Whether you are going to compete in the X-Games someday or you just want to have some fun in the snow, there's something in this book for everyone. Everyone should be able to experience the joy that comes with snowboarding.

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The easiest way to perform cardio is thought to be running. But what if you could do something that is actually better for you and will burn more calories? Enter the art of jump roping. You will learn in this short guide exactly what you need to know in order to start working out and benefiting from a jump rope workout routine that will help you burn fat and tone your muscles. What else are you waiting for? Get it if you are tired of performing cardio every week and not seeing results. Jumping rope will help you and this will be your guide to get you there.

Sports Trivia Hero: Part Two has 107 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on Hockey, Tennis, Golf, and Winter Olympic questions to keep you entertained. Enjoy this book on family fun night, game night, or a car ride, or use it to review before your local pub trivia night.