Author: Sam Sheridan Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802143431 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 315
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Recounts the personal story and international travels of a professional fighter, from his initial discovery of his passion for fighting upon his arrival in Australia, to his training at Bangkok's legendary Fairtex gym, to his research throughout the world in search of historical and contemporary fighting disciplines. Reprint.
Author: A. Rivers Publisher: Alexa Rivers ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 189
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I hate everything about MMA bad boy Jase Rawlins, but the biggest promotion of my life depends on me convincing the world he’s reformed. After breaking up with my violent ex, I want nothing else to do with professional fighters. Unfortunately, my job as a publicist is on the line unless I can turn my ex’s biggest rival into a media darling. Jase’s infuriating attitude pushes all of my buttons, but the more I get to know him, the more I wonder if I’ve gotten him wrong. Our chemistry is blazing hot, but if we give in to the attraction, I could lose my job, and Jase could lose his freedom. FIGHTER’S HEART is intended for fans of Katy Evans and Mariana Zapata. Download now to start reading your copy of this steamy sports romance today!
Author: Sam Sheridan Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802197949 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 304
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From the acclaimed author of A Fighter’s Heart comes an “entertaining and enlightening” look inside the mental game of mixed martial arts fighting (Dave Doyle, Yahoo! Sports). In his acclaimed national bestseller, A Fighter’s Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Iowa, where he fought the toughest mixed martial arts stars, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight. In The Fighter’s Mind, Sheridan explores the mental discipline required of an elite fighter. In his training, Sheridan heard time and again (in Yogi Berra fashion) that “fighting is ninety percent mental, half the time.” But what does this mean, exactly? To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous men. He spoke with celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; chess prodigy (and the inspiration for Searching for Bobby Fischer) turned tai chi expert Josh Waitzkin; and the legendary wrestler Dan Gable, among others. “Fantastic . . . One of the best MMA books I’ve ever read, and I’ve certainly read my fair share.” —Eric O’Brien, “Way of the Warrior,” ESPN radio “You don’t have to care about fighting, or even know that MMA stands for mixed martial arts, to find insights into human behavior in Sam Sheridan’s The Fighter’s Mind.” —David M. Shribman, Bloomberg
Author: Micky Ward Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101580836 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 290
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With the success of the critically-acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film “The Fighter,” the world stood up and cheered for the inspiring true story of Micky Ward—a heart-and-soul warrior who overcame the odds to make history in the ring. But that was only part of the tale… Now, in his own words, “Irish” Micky Ward tells his inspirational life story as only he can. From his first bout at the age of seven, Micky Ward was known first and foremost for giving as good as he got, and for leaving absolutely everything he had in the ring. When he fought, quitting was never an option. It was that indomitable spirit that would allow him to survive, battle against, and overcome the harsh realities that he faced every day of his life. For it was outside the ring that Ward’s heart would be most needed, from witnessing his idolized older half-brother Dicky fall from grace, to dealing with his wildly dysfunctional—if frighteningly loyal—family, to the darkest of secrets that he has never revealed until now, and the numerous setbacks and defeats that would have stopped a lesser man. Micky Ward has remained a fighter, through and through—both as a professional boxer, and as a man who finally found his greatest strength in friendship, family, and faith in himself From the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts, to the blood and sweat of the international fight game, to the bright lights and adulation of Hollywood, this is the rousing, moving, tragic, and humorous story of the one and only Micky Ward.
Author: A. Rivers Publisher: Alexa Rivers ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 217
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My best friend is hot, rich, and emotionally unavailable. Falling in love with him is the worst idea ever but try telling that to my heart. As a doctor who aced her way through medical school, I should be too smart to fall for Gabe Mendoza, a man who's married to his MMA career. For years, I've patched his wounds and cheered him on, but I'm tired of hoping he'll wake up and see what's right in front of him. I'm ready to find someone who will put me first. The last thing I expect is for Gabe to scare off my dates and tell me all the dirty things he wants to do to me. He asks for a chance, but with the fight of his life on the horizon, his attention is divided, and I'm scared that when push comes to shove, I'll be left heartbroken. Can I trust Gabe enough to fight for our happily ever after? Or was our end written before it even began? Fighter's Best Friend is a standalone sports romance with a broody hero and a strong heroine who knows him better than anyone. Buy Fighter's Best Friend to fall in love with a possessive fighter today!
Author: Brian Stann Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA ISBN: 1616739894 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 335
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The champion former MMA fighter recounts his time on the Naval Academy football team, his service with the Marines in Iraq, and his career in the ring. Heart for the Fight is the story of Brian Stann, a kid from the wrong side of Scranton who made it to the Naval Academy, played linebacker for the Navy football team, became a Marine officer, graduated first in his infantry officer class, led his men in two intense combat tours in the Anbar Province of Iraq, received the Silver Star for gallantry, and emerged as one of the most interesting figures in the mixed martial arts (MMA) professional circuit. A former light-heavyweight champion in the WED (World Extreme Cagefighting), he also fought in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the “big leagues” of mixed martial arts. Praise for Heart for the Fight “Brian Stann has a remarkable story to tell and Heart for the Fight is a worthwhile read for those interested in the Iraq War or Stann’s MMA career.” —Los Angeles Times “After reading [Stann’s] book, Heart for the Fight, the only word that will come to your mind about Brian Stann is respect. This is an autobiography about a man who has been through and seen so much more than the average American citizen . . . When you finish reading this book, it becomes evident that ‘All-American’ is not just his MMA nickname, it’s exactly what he is.” —Bleacher Report “Reason to Read: Stann is a badass. There’s just no other way to describe him. If he never wins another fight in the Octagon, he’ll still be a badass. The man led his troops through two intense combat tours and received a Silver Star for gallantry. Now, he fights for the UFC and works as Executive Director of HireHeroes USA, a link to job opportunities for servicemen and women.” —FightMagazine
Author: Grace Brennan Publisher: ISBN: 9781981811427 Category : Languages : en Pages : 220
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Cammie Samuels has been in hiding her whole life, not allowing herself to get close to anyone other than her fighter brothers. Her inner animal is rare, and the threat of discovery is all too real. It's a hard way to live, but she's made peace with her life, channeling her frustration into fight training, until a mysterious human shows up, shattering her illusion of peace.After a terrible accident, Alex Kincaid has no memory of who he is or why he was looking for the Rocky River fighters. But when he meets Cammie, he's certain she's the one he's been searching for. As pieces of his memory return, he's left with more questions than answers, and though he's falling for her hard, he knows he isn't truly free to be with her until he figures out who and what he really is. With danger approaching, Alex must recover his memory to save the woman he loves, or risk leaving her to fend for herself against an enemy who's been hunting her for years.
Author: Sam Sheridan Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 1555847358 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 315
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This “whirling, no-holds-barred,” national bestselling memoir of mixed martial arts by the author of The Fighter’s Mind is “adrenaline-addled and addictive” (Playboy). In A Fighter’s Heart, former merchant marine and Harvard graduate Sam Sheridan shares a “fascinating” first-person account of his life inside the world of professional MMA fighting “and his behind-the-scenes access makes for a gripping read” (Sara Cardace, The Washington Post). In 1999, after a series of adventurous jobs—construction at the South Pole, ranching in Montana, and sailing private yachts around the world—Sheridan found himself in Australia with time to finally indulge a long-dormant obsession: fighting. After training in Bangkok at the legendary Fairtex Gym, Sheridan stepped through the ropes for a professional bout, embarking on an epic journey to discover what only a fighter can know about fear, violence, and most of all, himself. From small-town Iowa to the beaches of Rio, from the streets of Oakland to the arenas of Tokyo, Sheridan trained, traveled, and fought with Olympic boxers, Brazilian jiu-jitsu stars, and Ultimate Fighting champions. This chronicle offers an insightful look at violence as a spectator sport, as well as a dizzying account of what it’s like to hit—and be hit by—some of the best fighters in the world.
Author: Tamah Hunter Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 138
Book Description
In this life we are faced with challenges daily. The largest challenge that we come into contact with, is balancing who we are and what we believe as we live in a world determined to kill itself. People are killing themselves with fear, anxiety and worry. Holding on to past perceptions believing that their position will change without a vantage point shift. Longing for a more fulfilling life and having done all the right things; not understanding why your good isn't coming to you. In this book Dr. Hunter causes you to explore the "WHY's" in your life and confront your true purpose. She challenges you to fight the person you are for the person you desire to be. In many cases, she helps you discover the desires you didn't know you possessed. It's time to locate the you that you have kept in hiding for so long. Freedom, Love, Joy and Peace is knocking will you let them in? Challenge your self one last time. If you believe that you have A Fighters Heart.
Author: Gardner F. Fox Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 369
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Discover the golden age of science fiction with some of the best stories of intergalactic battles, space action-adventure and alien contact in this Gardner F. Fox collection of selected SF stories:_x000D_ When Kohonnes Screamed _x000D_ The Warlock of Sharrador _x000D_ Werwile of the Crystal Crypt _x000D_ Sword of the Seven Suns _x000D_ Vassals of the Lode-Star _x000D_ Engines of the Gods by Gardner _x000D_ Tonight the Stars Revolt! _x000D_ The Last Monster _x000D_ Man nth _x000D_ The Man the Sun-Gods Made _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
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