An enjoyable, easy read about a Minnesota couple's 18-month journey to train for and complete the IRONMAN Wisconsin triathlon. Written for the mildly interested, wanna-be, beginner, veteran, or expert, this book contains facts, tips, and humorous stories that will keep you flipping pages. This honest look at the elite 140.6 mile triathlon from the back of the pack is a must read for the endurance sport enthusiast.

Keep Friends Close. Keep enemies closer. The fight stable of San Uvalde International reaped the benefits of victory at the FPG MMA event. But new challenges await the members of the stable. Scottish boxer William Campbell uses his prestige as FPG Heavyweight champ to challenge undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Claudell Jenkins to a fight in MMA. FPG Lightweight champ Chin Wu faces a cruel challenge to his title and his point of view when an outspoken MMA star not only challenges Chin for his title, but also insults his sacred Shaolin Kung-Fu style. Chain deals with his first professional loss by finding an opportunity for redemption with his stablemate, Mexican luchador, El Aire. But Chain unwittingly falls into a wild cross-border war with ruthless enemies gunning for El Aire's mask. Vladymir Saltovsky is saddled with training William for the MMA fight with Jenkins. But having lost to William for the title, does Vladymir have William's best interests in mind? In the world of Pit Fighters, keep your friends close and your enemies closer, or risk a double cross.

More Than a Race is about the notorious Race Across America (the RAAM) known as the world's toughest bicycle race. The story tracks a four-man team of septuagenarians who proved that age is no obstacle to superlative performance. Adding to the narrative are the voices of families and crew members, whose perspectives on the racers and crew dynamics enrich the account. Leaving Oceanside CA on June 12, 2012, the team and their hard-working support crew of 15 raced to Annapolis MD in 6 days, 13 hours, 13 minutes, at an average of 19.04 mph. They not only broke the 70+ record by 27 hours, but also bested the 60+ record by more than 3 hours. Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, the team overcame more than its share of obstacles, including 100-degree desert heat, a hospitalization, fierce Kansas winds, a bike dropped at high speed onto a highway in Illinois, and the final agony of the Appalachian Mountains. More Than a Race is a must-read for all cyclists and armchair adventurers alike.

Speleobiology, the study of cave life, is a relatively new science. The diversity of species that live in caves, springs, and aquifers is just beginning to be documented, and much of the underground world has yet to be explored. The surveys of cave life reported in this book represent an important step forward in understanding the biodiversity of caves in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
The project whose research led to the publication of "Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas" began in the 1970s as a study of Ozark cavefish and expanded to encompass two states and involve a number of research topics and collaborators. The authors and their team donned snorkeling gear, cave suits, and climbing harnesses and descended into caves in Oklahoma and Arkansas to study, inventory, and photograph this hidden world.
The result is a comprehensive checklist of the region's cave fauna, complete with descriptions of these rare animals' distribution and ecological niches. The cast of characters ranges from familiar and charismatic species, such as cave crayfish and gray bats, to rare and bizarre fauna, such as blind salamanders and cave dung beetles. More than 175 full-color illustrations include stunning, never-before-seen photographs (from the cameras of Dave Bunnel, Tim Ernst, and Dante B. Fenolio, among others)of cave animals--even some newly discovered species. The authors also address conservation of subterranean biodiversity, discussing not only threats to cave life such as invasive species, resource extraction, and habitat loss, but also current methods of preservation and protection, including legislation, land acquisition, people management, and cave gates. The book's appendices provide a comprehensive cave bibliography and checklists of subterranean animals for each cave.
Speleology is critical to science. Subterranean organisms are key indicators of groundwater quality, and their adaptations can lead to advances in medicine. "Cave Life of Oklahoma and Arkansas "advances our knowledge of, and can thus help us save, subterranean ecosystems--among the world's last frontiers.

Airsoft Technology Self-Paced Training Series: Introduction to AK EBB AEG: Learn the basic power upgrade elements, with coverage on FET This training book has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about Airsoft AEG technology. As part of our Airsoft Technology Self-Paced Training Series, this book gives an introduction to the performance elements of a AK AEG. The primary goal of this book is to explain the various AEG performance concepts in very simple language. Review questions and answers are included to assess your airsoft knowledge. This 2012 edition includes coverage on the new APS FET device. We believe that this book and its support materials have everything you need for an informative, interesting, challenging and entertaining Airsoft educational experience. AirsoftPRESS technical books are written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer, yet are complete enough to be used by professional airsoft gunsmiths. Since 2005 AirsoftPRESS has produced technical books written from hands-on experience based on airsoft teardown with hundreds of photos and illustrations, making AirsoftPRESS the world leader in airsoft technical information.

All proceeds from sales of The 27th Mile go to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The 27th Mile is dedicated to everyone who loves running or runners-first and foremost to those who were killed or injured at the marathon, but also to the people who, even as they eat dinner with their family, put in another eight hours at work, or sit and read this book, have already planned when they'll go out for their next run. Within this book, you'll find stories that extol the spirit that first got us out on the roads to run, that brought us to Boston on a sunny spring day, and that will bring us back to Hopkinton next year, and in the years that follow. It's the spirit we celebrate every time we go for a run, whatever the distance. The 27th Mile includes a mix of fiction and non-fiction contributed by a wide range of talented writers who run. They're marathon champions and weekend warriors, ultramarathon racers and fitness joggers, running magazine pros and bloggers, best-selling novelists and indie publishing standouts - well, take a look for yourself: Amby Burfoot, Ben Tanzer, Caryl Haddock, Chris Cooper, Chris Russell, Cristina Negron, Grace Butcher, Hal Higdon, Jason Fisk, Jeff Galloway, Jesse Parent, Joe Henderson, Julie Greicius, Kathrine Switzer, Lawrence Block, Lorraine Moller, Mark Remy, Perry Romanowski, Ray Charbonneau, Ray Sespaniak, RJ Walker, Vanessa Runs, Willy Palomo

A collection of Military Strength and Conditioning Programs for reaching Combat Readiness. In this book you will learn about Combat Readiness and the the specific nature of the Conditioning required to reach it. You will find: 12 WEEK SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE PROGRAM -Rope Workouts -Load Training -Unit Specific Endurance -Body Weight Conditioning -Strength Circuit Training 8 WEEK US MARINE PROGRAM -Doubles and Triples -Running Endurance -Kettlebell Conditioning 12 WEEK PRE-SELECTION PROGRAM -Body Weight Conditioning -Strength Circuit Training -Load Training -Specific Endurance

In 1994, Robert Boeder completed the Grand Slam of trail ultrarunning finishing four 100 mile trail races in one summer (14 weeks). In this classic first person narrative he describes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual challenges of completing the Old Dominion 100 Miler, the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, the Leadville Trail 100 and the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run. Boeder lives in Silverton, Colorado, where he runs and writes every day.

Loopy about lacrosse? Want to get into wing-walking? This is the book for you! Join BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell as he swaps his suit for shorts to showcase the thrills and spills of the World's craziest alternative sports. Famed for trying out a dazzling array of extreme sports as part of his weekend sport bulletin, nobody is better placed than Mike to explain how, when, where and why you might consider joining the ranks of some of the world's most dedicated practitioners of activities wih a high level of inherent danger. Find out everything you never knew you needed to know about shin kicking, elephant polo, worm charming, real tennis, swamp soccer and roller hockey.

Climbing Out of Bed is a collection of rock climbing and mountain town stories, written over the last 13 years. The muses of Mehall's pieces are the people who make up the rock climbing and mountain town culture. Originally hailing from Illinois, Mehall moved to Colorado in 1999 to attend Western State College, in Gunnison. He describes the experience as being a lost soul who floated to the mountains, and then discovered his true self. Many of the stories in Climbing Out of Bed are coming of age tales, especially when the author embarks into the unknown of the rock climbing world. There are 25 pieces in Climbing Out of Bed, and topics for essays include: friendship, hitchhiking, couch surfing, buildering (climbing buildings), road tripping, dumpster diving, extended camping experiences, dirtbag living, love, loss, wanderlust, and Zen dishwashing Mehall lived in the Gunnison Valley, Colorado for 11 years, and now resides in Durango, Colorado, where he is a freelance writer. He is also the publisher of The Climbing Zine, an independent rock climbing publication. His work has been published in Crested Butte Magazine, Rock and Ice, Climbing, Mountain Gazette, foxsports.com, and Patagonia's blog, The Cleanest Line. He also worked at his alma mater, Western State College of Colorado, for three years, as the assistant director of public relations and communications. George Sibley, author of Dragons in Paradise and senior correspondent to the Mountain Gazette, says that Mehall's writing makes him think of Jack Kerouac, on a good day. "I don't know anyone who writes with more enthusiasm, joy and honest about a life that ranges from pearl diving in restaurant kitchen sinks all winter, to climbing the big walls and spires of North America all summer and fall," Sibley said.

Prepared by the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa for use by novice, amateur and professional astronomers, Sky Guide Africa South 2013 is a practical resource, offering information for the whole year on the movement of the planets, upcoming eclipses, the dates of meteor showers, as well as star charts to aid in identifying stars and constellations in the southern African night skies.

The book also presents a wealth of information in a clear and accessible way about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with many supporting diagrams, charts, illustrations and images.

An annual publication, Sky Guide Africa South 2013 is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the night skies of southern Africa; ‘… an absolute must for first-time star-gazers and professional astronomers alike’.

Overthinking the Marathon is an intimate look at one man's preparation for his 21st marathon. Reading Overthinking the Marathon is like having Ray as your partner for a season of training, 17 weeks that culminate in the 2012 Cape Cod Marathon. Some days Ray talks about the nitty-gritty details, other days, it's about the things that make running interesting and fun, even - no, especially - when it hurts. Training for his marathon is important to Ray, but he leavens his obsessiveness with a dry humor that acknowledges that one mid-packer's race isn't going to change the world. "Ray Charbonneau insists he hasn't written a marathon guide, and he's right. Instead, he's loaning himself out as a thoughtful, veteran, and funny training partner. You couldn't find a better one as you get ready for your next 26.2-miler." -Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner and Editor-At-Large, Runner's World "Marathon running is the easy part. It's the thinking that's the challenging part for the long-distance runner. Ray shares his internal dialogue with us as he readies himself for one more attempt at 26.2." -Dave Goodrich, the "Marathon Maine-iac" (Marathon Maniac #238) "Ray is the opposite of me: he's speedy, understands math, and cares about the weather. I have instructed his cat to keep him awake until he agrees to pace me." -Vanessa Rodriguez, author of The Summit Seeker: Memoirs of a Trail Running Nomad

The bestselling author of "The Mountain" and "No Shortcuts to the Top "chronicles his three attempts to climb the world's tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made"--"or attempted"--"the ascent
As a high school student, Ed Viesturs read and was captivated by the French climber Maurice Herzog's famous and grisly account of the first ascent of Annapurna in 1950. When he began his own campaign to climb the world's 14 highest peaks in the late 1980s, Viesturs looked forward with trepidation to undertaking Annapurna himself. Two failures to summit in 2000 and 2002 made Annapurna his nemesis. His successful 2005 ascent was the triumphant capstone of his climbing quest.
In "The Will to Climb" Viesturs and co-author David Roberts bring the extraordinary challenges of Annapurna to vivid life through edge-of-your-seat accounts of the greatest climbs in the mountain's history, and of his own failed attempts and eventual success. In the process Viesturs ponders what Annapurna reveals about some of our most fundamental moral and spiritual questions--questions, he believes, that we need to answer to lead our lives well.

Facts, figures, review, awards and hall of fame of Memphis Wrestling area. The book is the year in review from www.rasslinriotonline.com including photos.

Photography and the outdoors could have been made for each other. This book is about making the most of that connection. Outdoor enthusiasts who want their photographs to do full justice to the quality of their outdoor experiences need look no further. Building on the foundations of the original Cicerone guide to outdoor photography, this second edition has been rewritten from the ground up, and expanded to cover a wide range of outdoor activities on land, in and on the water, in the air and in extreme environments. Professional outdoor photographers Jon Sparks and Chiz Dakin introduce and explain essential technical concepts in the clearest possible language. The emphasis is on practical, realistic advice for people who want to take better photographs of what they like doing best, while still enjoying it to the max.

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In the midst of a devastating year for his and most businesses, Stefan Danis searched for a challenge that would get him in physical and mental shape for what lay ahead, inspire others in similar situations, and raise funds for those in his industry who had fallen on even harder times.

With only a vague understanding of what he was getting himself into, he settled on the Gobi March, an unaided 250-kilometer foot race in the Gobi Desert of China.

Now, in this captivating story of mind over matter, he shares how he overcame the challenges he faced &#8212 from extensive training to injuries that nearly kept him from the race to running in blazing heat on stones, sand, through rivers, and even up mountains &#8212 and made it to the finish line, stronger and better equipped for what lay ahead."

&#8220Stefan's desert adventures have taught us all about how to beat the bad news and win A must read.&#8221 --Jim Warrington, Executive Director, NABS

&#8220Within us all survives that child with the &#8216crazy&#8217 dreams and &#8216unreasonable&#8217 ambitions. May we all, like Stefan in this book, allow that child to flourish.&#8221 --Mehmet Danis, winner, Atacama Desert Crossing

&#8220 an excellent reminder that anything is possible when you choose to put your soul into it and refuse to fail.&#8221 --Howard Breen, President, HBideation, author of "A Page from a CEO's Diary"

Stefan Danis is the CEO of Mandrake and NEXCareer. He and his wife and two daughters live in Toronto.

Welcome to the fifth volume of our popular travel and outdoor humor series, a line of books that has produced bestselling titles such as "Mugged by a Moose" and "A Beaver is Eating My Canoe." Join thirty-one intrepid travel writers who will take you on a journey from Alaska to the Amazon to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It's another helping of zany, absurd and downright preposterous tales of misadventure, some of which are hardly believable. We hope you enjoy

In "Chasing the Runner's High," Ray Charbonneau tells the story how he pushed his addiction to running up to, and then past, his limits. There are plenty of hard miles, but there's lots of fun along the way too as Ray shares what he learned, what he should have learned, and what he still has to learn from running. Marshall Ulrich, 4-time winner of the Badwater Ultramarathon and author of "Running on Empty," calls Chasing the Runner's High "a look at one man's life and obsession with running and addictive behaviors. Humorous at times, but always looking toward the greater good, Ray shares life's ups and downs and provides a hard look into the mind of a runner, offering advice that can only be had with experience and hard fought miles underfoot. Adena Schulzberg, winner of the 2006 Arkansas Marathon, writes, "these are brutally honest tales, told with candor and frankness about strength, courage, obsession, desire and hard won understanding of self and sport." It's a great read for runners or for non-runners who want to understand their running friends. www.y42k.com/books/chasingtherunnershigh.html

Author and photographer team Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor are permanently on the road, this time with the ultimate guide to outdoor activities in Britain. Footprint's "Outsiders Guide to Britain and Ireland" covers the cream of the crop, whether for a bit of surfing, downhill riding, or gentle hiking. These plus many more activities are covered, with a full lowdown on what they are and where and when to do them, plus insider knowledge from local legends and experts and all the usual Footprint information on where to eat and sleep. With fantastic mapping and incredible photography, this guide is perfect for anyone wanting to get the most from the great outdoors.

"&#8220... refreshingly free of the hubris that marks
much adventure writing ... The reader never feels assaulted
by Kobalenko&#8217s daring, only inspired by it. &#8221"
&#8212THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
The Horizontal Everest brings to vivid, awe-inspiring life one of the most forbidding,
arresting, and beautiful places on the planet: Ellesmere Island-a virgin wilderness that
author and photographer Jerry Kobalenko has traversed more than anyone else in history.
"&#8220... charming and refreshingly honest ...
a portrait of remarkable people and harsh landscapes,
and the siren-like allure of both. &#8221"
&#8212SIMON WINCHESTER, The Map That Changed the World
"&#8220... a compelling portrait of a harsh yet inviting place ... wonderful ... &#8221
" &#8212KENN HARPER, Give Me My Father&#8217s Body
"&#8220The ... stories fill me with passion and dreams. &#8221"
&#8212BORGE OUSLAND, Arctic expeditioner
JERRY KOBALENKO is one of the world&#8217s premier Arctic travelers. His writing and photography appear in such magazines as "Conde Nast Traveler," "Canadian Geographic," and "Outside." When he is not on an extreme journey, he lives in Canmore, Alberta, with his fellow adventurer and wife, Alexandra.