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In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

In this collection of fishing stories from acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William G. Tapply, the natural appeal of fishing comes to life. Each story in Every Day Was Special was previously published in Tapply’s back-page column, “Reading the Currents” in American Angler, or in Gray’s Sporting Journal, or in Field & Stream. From "Dam It" to "First Light" to "When Trout Get Antsy", these thirty re-readable pieces are unique in their own ways, and yet, all are classic Tapply. These writings serve as testament to the thrill of fishing.

Fly fishermen everywhere will enjoy these varied, witty, and engaging adventures by one of America’s finest outdoor writers. There is a long section on trout fishing called "Brookies, Browns, and Bows", and another on the challenges and excitement of saltwater fly fishing, and an exciting group of memoirs about fishing near home and in far-flung and often exotic places - like the Minipi, Bighorn, and Norfolk rivers, where the trout can beggar the imagination, and where frustration can be the occupational hazard.

Mark Broadie is at the forefront of a revolutionary new approach to the game of golf. What does it take to drop ten strokes from your golf score? What part of Tiger Woods’ game makes him a winner? Traditional golf stats can't answer these questions. Broadie, a professor at Columbia Business School, helped the PGA Tour develop its cutting-edge strokes gained putting stat. In this eye-opening new book, Broadie uses analytics from the financial world to uncover the secrets of the game of golf.

In May 1996, three expeditions attempted to climb Mount Everest on the Southeast Ridge route pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Crowded conditions slowed their progress. Late in the day twenty-three men and women—including expedition leaders Scott Fischer and Rob Hall—were caught in a ferocious blizzard.

The Climb is a true, gripping, and thought-provoking account of the worst disaster in the history of Mt. Everest: On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by experienced leaders attempted to climb the highest mountain in the world, but things went terribly wrong...

'A smart, engaging and, best of all, incredibly practical guide to winning in life without losing yourself along the way' Damian Hughes, co-host of the High Performance Podcast Modern life urges us to push relentlessly for what looks like success and to be resolute in avoiding anything less. But...

Waste as a Critique reveals how waste in its manifold variety provides an innovative starting point for interrogating 21st century society. Drawing on growing interdisciplinary concerns for discards, it contextualizes waste in cultural, symbolic, historical, spatial, and political forms.

For Lacrosse Officials By Lacrosse Officials. The Lax Ref Podcast interviews Delaware official Chris Petrone. Season 1 - Episode 1. Chris tells how he handled a fight that broke out early in his career. A version of You make the call, and the Pregame meeting.

For Lacrosse Officials By Lacrosse Officials. The Lax Ref Podcast interviews different lacrosse officials to get their prospective on the game, new rules, pregame meetings, mechanics and much more.

The original Raider Nation Podcast, broadcasting since 2005. We are the longest running Raiders podcast in history, in our 22nd year. All Raiders talk, dedicated to all Raider Nation. Get involved and share your opinion by calling our "Boneline" and recording your message to be aired on the show. Phone 1-77-55-RAIDER to get on our next show! News and opinion, hosted by Raider Greg, produced by fellow firefighter Randy, both of us lifelong Raiders fans. Always ad-free Raiders news and opinion every week during the NFL season, with Raiders news updates during the off-season.

From the producers of the Signal Award-winning series The League and hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill comes the audio documentary series, Shadowball: Rise of the Black Athlete. This Audible Originals series offers a window into the history of the black athlete's role and how it has led us to where we are today, recounting a dark past, but showing inspirational triumphs that provide hope for future generations.

Geraint Thomas is one of Britain's most loved sports stars. He's won Olympic gold medals, finished first, second and third at the Tour de France, and stayed at the top of his sport for almost two decades as other riders and eras have come and gone. This is the story of his epic journey - from...

Straight to the point, no waffling bite size Sports podcast. (5-10 min)

«Questi non sono gli Annali di Tacito e neppure l'Almanacco della Panini. Non mi interessava una compilazione dettagliata di gol e partite, ne esistono già parecchie; io ho voluto raccogliere e dare ordine alle emozioni che hanno segnato venticinque anni, in cui sono stato Amministratore delegato unico dell'Associazione Calcio Milan. Non ho scritto un volume di storia, ho composto un canzoniere d'amore per il Milan, che è stato la mia vita.

Real Madrid is the most successful sports team on the planet. The soccer club has more trophies than any other sports team, including 11 UEFA Champions League trophies. However, the story behind the triumph goes beyond the players and coaches. Generally unnoticed, a management team consisting mostly of outsiders took the team from near bankruptcy to the most valuable sports organization in the world. How did Real Madrid achieve such extraordinary success? Columbia Business School adjunct professor Steven G. Mandis investigates.

Hosted by former award-winning sports journalist and radio show host Katie B. Davis, along with Gainesville High School Athletic Director Adam Lindsey, Behind the G brings the past, present, and future of Gainesville High School (Georgia) together to highlight the tradition of Red Elephant athletic excellence formed since the school’s founding in 1892. With weekly guests ranging from current coaches and student-athletes, to alumni, former coaches, and longtime supporters; Behind the G serves to give a behind-the scenes look at the creation and cultivation of Gainesville’s indelible ...

Welcome to the G Team, here we will have weekly dives into sports, gaming and nonsense.

Across the UK, into Europe and further afield, these are the training rides, races and journeys closest to his heart. From one-day classics in the Peak District and Snowdonia to the rolling roads of Tuscany and the wide-open vistas of New Zealand's South Island, these are the routes you'll want to ride alongside Britain's favourite cycling superstar. Twenty rides, twenty adventures you'll never forget.

Life in the G League is far from glamorous. Players make enormous sacrifices and work unimaginable hours in the hope that someone in the NBA will give them a chance. To this day, very few fans—even the most passionate followers of the NBA—know much about the G League. In the fall of 2021, the Birmingham Squadron granted author Alex Squadron complete access to the team to capture the experience of playing in the league.