Too much exercise can kill you. The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes.Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. You'll find what to watch out for, what to do about it, and how to protect your heart so you can enjoy t...

The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as:Finding arguments and drawing conclusionsFinding and resolving inconsistenciesBrainstorming and planning your essaysSummarizing and defending your argumentUsing quotations

The Children’s Book Council (CBC) - K-2nd grade LIBRARIAN favoriteA timely, kid-friendly picture book that tackles book banning and LGBTQ+ family representation through the eyes of the children who are most affectedWhen Noah asks Emily about her two dads, Jacob knows the perfect book to help explain. There's just one problem: the book isn't in the library anymore. Nobody seems to know exactly why it disappeared, and as word spreads, the who...

Introduces readers to nonbinary, gender-fluid people and the use of pronouns of their own choosing while all along reinforcing that an individual is much more layered and unique then how others may see him, her or them.“An empowering and uplifting tale…perfect icebreaker for young students to have meaningful conversations about gender identity and community.”—The AdvocateJacob—star of one of the most banned books of the decade according to the Amer...

2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection2020 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People SelectionWhen Jacob goes to the boys’ bathroom he is chased out because the boys think he looks like a girl because of the way he is dressed. After Jacob's friend Sophie faces the same situation, their class gets together to make things better.The beloved lead character from Jacob's New Dress, which is one of The American Li...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this captivating book, the mesmerizing landscapes of polar regions become a backdrop for an intriguing exploration. Delving into the intricate web of life in these harsh environments, the enchanting biodiversity that thrives within the poles takes center stage.Within the frozen expanses of the Arctic and Antarctic, lie ecosystems that are teeming with a plethora of unique and astonishing life forms. Through vivid descriptions...

In a style that bridges the divide between academia and activism, Street Rebellion develops a broader and more accurate understanding of how people struggle for liberation.We are living in a time of uprisings that routinely involve physical confrontation—burning vehicles, barricades, vandalism, and scuffles between protesters and authorities. Yet the Left has struggled to incorporate rioting into theories of change, remaining stuck in recurring debates ove...

The intimate biography of the charismatic Tour de France winner Marco Pantani, now u****pdated to include the 2014 and 2015 investigation into Pantani's death.National Sporting Club Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award'An exhaustively detailed and beautiful book . . . a fitting, ambivalent tribute - to the man, and to the dark heart of the sport he loved' Independent

What is it really like to be a racer?What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo breakaway metres from the line? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? How does a domestique keep going to the end of a stage once his job is done and his body exhausted? How does a time-trialist maintain his form when every mus...

Like countless other kids, Phil Gaimon grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete. But unlike countless other kids, he actually pulled it off. After years of amateur races, hard training, living out of a suitcase, and never taking "no" for an answer, he finally achieved his goal and signed a contract to race professionally on one of the best teams in the world.Now, Gaimon pulls back the curtain on the WorldTour, cycling's highest level. He takes listeners along for his season...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges."—Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revisionist History podcastFrom beloved performance expert, executive coach, and coauthor of ...

“Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll’s story of superhuman personal transformation with an amazingly practical guide to plant-based living. It’s also an enlightened manifesto for anyone wanting to transform their life.”—Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Zones books“An incredible story of mental, emotional, and physical endurance.”—Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, New York Times bestsel...