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Survive or Sink is a wake-up call in these environmentally troubled times, in tackling issues that threaten India and the planet. The book underscores the role that citizens, industry, civil society, media and the government need to play in collaboration with each other to address poor sanitation, water and pollution, thus improving human well-being and health and thereby also reducing the impact of climate change.

The will to win. The desire to be the best. The need to lift heavier or run faster than anybody has done before. These are all important motivators for success in sports. But they also contribute to the incredible pressure on athletes to do whatever it takes to improve their performance. The practice of ‘doping’ in sports has been around for over a century. And yet it is only quite recently that there has been widespread disapproval of it.

For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons - for battle, for infinite wealth, for the excitement of exploring the unknown, and for escape from the mundane. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea - even those who have never been to sea remain fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of salty adventure. Now in a brand–new series collection, The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told brings together such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen Crane, Herman Melville, and dozens more.

Learn about Pelé with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Edson Arantes do Nascimento is one of the most successful sports players in history. You probably know this Brazilian soccer player by his nickname: Pelé. He played soccer professionally for 20 years between 1957 and 1977. In that time he went from being a young sporting prodigy to the most admired and distinguished soccer player in history.

Learn about the history of cricket's greatest contest, The Ashes, with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Ashes is a test-cricket series played between England and Australia. Throughout its long history, winning the Ashes has been seen as a matter of national pride for the two sporting rivals. Today, there is an Ashes series in both men's cricket and women's cricket. But the men's Ashes series is more widely known.

Learn about the sport of Parkour with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. If there was only one way to describe parkour, it would be to call it a sport. Parkour involves the task of overcoming obstacles, both physical and mental. But not everybody is in agreement with what parkour is truly about. What we do know is that parkour originated in France where it is sometimes referred to as "l'art du déplacement" meaning "the art of displacement".

Learn about the US Triple Crown of Racing with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Triple Crown is the most esteemed horse racing trophy in North America. The Triple Crown trophy was introduced in 1930 after a journalist suggested that Gallant Fox's triumph in America's three biggest horse races, the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, deserved a trophy of its own. He suggested the name, the Triple Crown, after the British Triple Crown trophy.

Learn the history of the Davis Cup with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Davis Cup weighs more than 100 kilograms, is over one metre tall, and is the world's oldest sports trophy. It has been filled with champagne in Paris nightclubs, stolen in Peru, and locked in bank vaults during world wars. These days, it is sought after by more than 100 countries every year and known to many as the "holy grail" of men's tennis.

People come from all over the country and all over the world to seek success in New York City. A group that represents the success of the city is the American League baseball team, the New York Yankees. This team has more championships, more records and more star players than any other team in the history of baseball. However, the team that eventually became the "New York Yankees" was not always based in New York City.

Hone your knowledge with iMinds Specialist Series. Have a particular interest? Recognize gaps in your knowledge? iMinds Specialist works across each of our 12 categories bringing you targeted information to broaden your mind. Sport & Action, Volume 1 covers the history of climbing Everest, the story of the New York Yankees, the development of Parkour, one of soccer's greatest players Pele, and the oldest sporting trophy in the world: the Davis Cup.

"J’ai été un otage, j’ai vécu des heures sombres enfermé dans les geôles d’une Katiba islamiste. Je m’étais fait une promesse : si je survis, je témoignerai de ce que j’ai vécu. Une telle perspective m’a aidé à ne pas sombrer dans le désespoir ou la folie. Je suis un militaire, un homme de terrain, un ancien membre du Service Action de la DGSE.
Toute ma vie, j’ai choisi le danger, les missions périlleuses, le combat. J’ai survécu mais cette épreuve m’a changé à jamais. Quand on a envisagé chaque jour comme le dernier, peut-on s’estimer sauvé d’avoir retrouvé la liberté ?"

Everyone deserves a place in sports. Addressing racism in athletics requires a top-down approach; associations, communities, and families must work together to reshape the racial narrative within physical activity and create fair, equitable, and welcoming environments for all. Teaching children to fail, collaborate, and play is critical to their development, yet generational and systemic stigma can stand in the way. Equity in Action explores the many facets of racial inequality and how they can be addressed to foster fairness within the sporting industry. Hosted by Zoiey Smale, Disability...

En Action - Activité physique et santé est un podcast créé par Groupe Défis. Chaque semaine, notre animateur reçoit un.e invité.e pour discuter de tout ce qui concerne la course, la santé et l'envers de l'organisation d'événements sportifs! Écrivez-nous sur notre page Facebook pour nous poser vos questions et idées de sujets.

Jackie Chan has never told his own story in his own words. In I Am Jackie Chan, he tells the fascinating, harrowing, ultimately triumphant story of his life: How the son of refugees in 1950s Hong Kong became the disciplined disciple of a Chinese Opera Master. How, after years of plunging off skyscrapers and living to tell the tale, a once scared seven-year-old boy broke into the Hollywood big time by breaking almost every bone in his body.

Four Former roomates and football gurus who want to educate everyone, including their other roomates, about ball.

Hosted by Philadelphia Eagles legend DeSean Jackson and All-Pro running back Clinton Portis, House of Action goes beyond the game. Each week, the NFL icons and Delaware State University coaches bring raw, unfiltered conversations about football, culture, music, and life. From the NFL to HBCU football, from locker room stories to real coaching talk, no topics are off-limits and no soundbites are safe. It’s the podcast where football meets culture — giving fans an inside look at the players, coaches, and stories shaping the game today. 🎙️ Presented by PHLY Sports and ALLCITY Network New...

Welcome to Axis Media TV Snowboarding Podcast. Your front-row seat to the world of snowboarding. From pro rider interviews and contest coverage to gear reviews and mountain culture, we bring the energy straight from the slopes. Watch highlights, tutorials, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from top snowboarders around the globe. Topics: snowboarding news, snowboard tricks, winter sports, big air, slopestyle, halfpipe, backcountry riding, freestyle progression, snowboarding gear reviews, snowboard culture, Olympic snowboarding. Axis Media TV - You'll Find: competition coverage, heat ...

What does it really take to help athletes turn confidence into action—on the field and in life?Join Coach Tony Everett, founder of My Personal Best Coaching, as he talks with parents, athletes, and coaches about the real stories behind performance, pressure, and personal growth. Each episode dives into honest conversations and practical mindset tools that help families navigate the challenges of competitive sports with more clarity, confidence, and connection.Through powerful stories, hotseat coaching sessions, and expert insights, Confidence to Action gives you the tools to support your ...

Tune in every week as host Capt. Rick Ryals checks in with regional angler experts to get their take on what's biting now and what you should planning for. He also shares helpful intel to help you get the most of your day on the water.

NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly...