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Plowshares Into Swords: Musings of a Different Drummer    by Louis Awerbuck
Price: $9.97 USD. 110800 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Shooting.

This book is a compilation of articles written by the author under the column entitled "Tactics and Training" for S.W.A.T. Magazine from June 2004 through May 2013. The book is not and makes no claim to be, any form of instructional manual. It consists of articles which contain the author's personal opinions on issues as he feels they relate to current tactics, strategy and firearms training.
Dare to Dream    by Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton
Price: $5.99 USD. 126520 words. Language: English. Published on April 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

Dare to Dream is the story of a record breaking journey to climb the worlds highest mountain, Mount Everest. From the highlands of Scotland, to the high Himalayas of Kyrgyzstan and Nepal,this is Matthew's account of the fortitude, determination, strength and courage required to survive multiple life threatening events, venture into the Death Zone and to stand for a moment on top of the world.
...And Then They Won Gold: Stepping Stones to Swimming Excellence - Volume 1    by Chuck Warner
Price: $9.99 USD. 127430 words. Language: English. Published on March 27, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Swimming & Diving.

Learn how eight of the greatest male swimmers in recent swimming history progressed from summer league swimming to collectively win 28 Olympic Gold Medals. Included are technique tips from the swimmers themselves and practice samples from each stage of their development.
Be Brave, Be Strong: A Journey Across the Great Divide    by Jill Homer
Price: $2.99 USD. 123090 words. Language: English. Published on May 5, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Bicycling.

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This is an inspiring and often harrowing account of Jill Homer's record-breaking, 2,740-mile mountain bike ride from Canada to Mexico along the Great Divide. The book follows the thrilling adventure, grueling physical challenges, and emotional turmoil of an ordinary person trying to do something extraordinary.
See You Down the Trail - Come Backpacking with Me on My Thru-Hike Down the Appalachian Trail    by Bert Nemcik
Price: $2.99 USD. 278850 words. Language: English. Published on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Backpacking.

Come along for a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail with "Shadow." Experience Appalachian Trail magic. Meet Appalachian Trail men and Appalachian Trail women. This is a true story of my 2002 Appalachian Trail thru-hike. The story is a simple tale of what it takes to hike 2275 miles in four months, live alone most of the time, learn how to do with little and enjoy every moment of the adventure.