BorrowBox - Listen while you drive
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Stuck in traffic and want to listen to something interesting? BorrowBox has downloadable MP3 fiction and nonfiction eAudiobooks for all ages - including plenty of New Zealand and Australian titles.
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| Sam Phillips: The man who invented Rock 'n' Roll by Peter GuralnickRock historian and author Peter Guralnick is known for extensive biographies on Elvis Presley (among other music greats), and he's now given the same treatment to his friend, legendary record producer Sam Phillips. Lauded for discovering Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, Phillips was also a force behind B.B. King and Ike Turner, brought African American music to white audiences, and created the iconic Sun Records. Exhaustive at nearly 700 pages, this passionate biography is a must-read for rock 'n' roll devotees. |
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Weird sports and wacky games around the world: from Buzkashi to Zorbing
by Victoria Williams
This book concentrates on sporting activities and pastimes enjoyed around the world that are either played by only a handful of participants (such as the Eton Wall Game) or enjoyed by many millions of people and have a huge cultural significance (such as cricket). Many of the activities detailed include elements of history, folklore, politics, art, literature and science and cover North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. Animal sports are also featured, including controversial so-called blood sports. otation
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Days of our lives: 50 years
by Greg Meng
Shares fifty years of photographs from the daytime soap opera, showcasing notable moments in television history and highlighting iconic characters and storylines.
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Le Tour De France 2015: The official review
by Vision Sports Publishing Limited
Relive the 2015 Tour de France day by day, stage by stage, from the Grand Depart in Utrecht right through to the grand climax on the Champs Elysee. This book takes you to the heart of one of the greatest sporting events in the world and follow stars such as Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome, Alberto Contador and Peter Sagan as they chase glory at the biggest race of them all.
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| The song machine: Inside the hit factory by John SeabrookWhy is it that some songs, singers, or videos just seem to strike a chord in listeners, like Adele's "Hello," or Pharrell's "Happy"? New Yorker writer John Seabrook travels the world to find out. Though he focuses on the American popular music scene, his explorations delve into chord progressions, camera angles, songwriting teams, and other hit-making aspects of the music industry. From one-name wonders like Rihanna and Beyoncé to conflicts between stars and their managers (the Backstreet Boys come to mind), this "clever, lively, and well-researched book" (Library Journal) offers an excellent musical complement to readers of Anita Elberse's Blockbusters. |
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"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." ~ from F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.
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Go wild!: 101 things to do outdoors before you grow up
by Fiona Danks
Shares numerous out-of-doors or outdoor-inspired projects for families with children between the ages of ten and fourteen, in a guide that provides instructions for a variety of survival and camping skills from building a fire and constructing a shelter to foraging for food and cooking outdoors.
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Forget the ultra light, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it.
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Volleyball systems & strategies
by USA Volleyball
Go on the court and see the game’s best serve, serve-receive, offensive, and defensive systems and strategies in action. Compare each system’s advantages and limitations, then master their on-the-court execution with over 80 practice drills—complete with variations and coaching tips.
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Tennis made easy: Essential strokes & strategy for the modern game
by Kelly Gunterman
Offering sensible instruction drawn from 30 years of coaching, expert techniques are explained in a clear, jargon-free format. Effective for tennis players at all levels, this valuable handbook includes a wealth of tactics, strategies, and definitions, making it perfectly suited for beginners to the sport. Integrating productive and enjoyable practice drills, a wide range of topics are explored—gripping the racket, making a killer serve, positioning, pressuring the opponent, and how to play singles or doubles.
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Hiking and backpacking: Outdoor adventures
by Marni Goldenberg
Before heading out, you need to know how to ensure a safe, environmentally sound, and enjoyable hiking and backpacking experience. Hiking and Backpacking covers all that, and much more! This practical book presents all the essential information you need for hiking, overnight camping, and backpacking.
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The bodyboard manual: The essential guide to bodyboarding
by Rob Barber
For beginners there are sections covering the basics – equipment, technique, safety, swell forecasting...all the things you need to know to get started. For intermediate and advanced riders there’s info about how to bust sick manoeuvres, where to find the best bodyboard waves, how to get super fit, how to win contests, and heaps more. With tips and advice from the world's top bodyboarders there’s useful stuff for every situation.
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The 100 best swimming drills
by Blythe Lucero
Presents a collection of one hundred swimming drills covering four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
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