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|  | | Around the World in 80 Tales
80 travel stories, 25 countries, 5 continents, one heck of a ride!
Around the World in 80 Tales is a collection of true stories from my travels through 25 countries across five continents. It's a fascinating journey that includes the amusing, amazing and even a little crazy. Collectively, my stories are captivating insights into travelling the world on a budget. | |  | | Days of Miracle and Wonder
25 of the Greatest Sporting Victories
The thrill of victory, agony of defeat and human drama of competition are the fundamental allure of sport. Its glorious unpredictability is truly captivating and nothing captures our imagination more than a contest which suddenly comes alive after the result appeared to be a foregone conclusion. Whether it's the anguish of a choke or the brilliance of a comeback, Days of Miracle and Wonder captures these moments and tells the unique stories behind 25 of the most incredible sporting victories. | |  | | Excellence in Motion
25 of the Finest Acts of Sportsmanship
In a sporting contest, the desperation to win often prevails over the core values of respect, civility and compassion. But when an athlete or team sacrifices what they’ve been striving for in the name of fair play, it creates a truly heart-warming moment that is greatly acclaimed and deeply admired. Welcome to a journey through some of the finest acts of sportsmanship ever displayed. While the match scores might have slipped into obscurity, these are the wonderful moments that sport will never forget. | |  | | The Real Glory
25 of the Most Inspirational Sporting Comebacks
Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said: “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back.” Many sporting careers have been ended prematurely but his words embody the essence of sport itself. They capture the gritty determination required to make a career comeback and the triumph sportspeople experience when they've done it successfully. It proves that even if the body has been broken, the strength of the human spirit can inspire resurrection and redemption. | |  | | Unlevel Playing Fields
25 of the Greatest Sporting Controversies
From as long as sport has been played, it has always evoked great passion and emotion. Human error will always be part of the game but nothing arouses curiosity and unabated feeling like officiating blunders, lying and blatant cheating. Welcome to a captivating journey through some of the greatest sporting controversies in history. These are the fascinating backstories and consequences of not only the most debatable moments in sport, but also some of its most scandalous characters. |
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Strike IX
by Paul Lonardo
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 This book tells the story of the 1999 Providence College Friars baseball team, the last season that the sport was played at the institution. Baseball was set to be eliminated after that season in order for the school to comply with Title IX regulatio |
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