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Swimming Beyond Limits: The Extraordinary Journey of Jessica Long

Author : J.G. Pearce
Publisher : J.G.Pearce
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swimming Beyond Limits: The Extraordinary Journey of Jessica Long written by J.G. Pearce and published by J.G.Pearce. This book was released on 2024-09-06 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the inspiring world of Jessica Long, a Paralympic swimming champion who defied all odds to become one of the most decorated athletes in history. Born in Siberia and adopted by an American family, Jessica's journey from a Russian orphanage to the Olympic podium is a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit. Swimming Beyond Limits" is more than just a sports biography; it's a powerful reminder that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible. Jessica's mantra, "The only disability is a negative attitude," resonates throughout this inspiring narrative, encouraging readers to push past their own perceived limitations. In this eBook you will: learn about her early years, her journey to Paralympic success; discover the secrets of her success which includes physical and mental training, diet and nutrition; her impact outside of sport, and much more! Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a parent, an aspiring athlete, or someone seeking motivation, this eBook will leave you inspired and ready to chase your own dreams. Dive in and let Jessica Long's extraordinary story propel you towards your own personal triumphs. 22067 words

Unsinkable

Author : Jessica Long
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 1328476707
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book Unsinkable written by Jessica Long and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The top Paralympic swimmer in the world, Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir. Born in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, Jessica Long was adopted from a Russian orphanage at thirteen months old and has since become the second most decorated U.S. Paralympic athlete of all time. Now, Jessica shares all the moments in her life—big and small, heartbreaking and uplifting—that led to her domination in the Paralympic swimming world. This photographic memoir, filled with photographs, sidebars, quotes, and more, will thrill her fans and inspire those who are hearing her story for the first time.

Meet Jessica Long

Author : Anne E. Hill
Publisher : Lerner Publications TM
ISBN 13 : 1728472776
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book Meet Jessica Long written by Anne E. Hill and published by Lerner Publications TM. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swimmer Jessica Long is the most successful active Paralympic athlete in the world. She won six medals at the 2021 Paralympic Games, bringing her lifelong total to twenty-nine. Learn more about her life and career.

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ISBN 13 : 1328707253
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (287 download)

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The Hard Parts

Author : Oksana Masters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 198218552X
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book The Hard Parts written by Oksana Masters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A gut-wrenching, wildly inspiring story about overcoming the most daunting obstacles through steely tenacity, sheer will, and a great big dose of motherly love.” —Jeannette Walls, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle An inspirational and powerful memoir from the United States’s most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete, The Hard Parts is Oksana Masters’s gripping account of overcoming extraordinary Chernobyl disaster–caused physical challenges to create a life that challenges everyone to push through what is holding them back. Oksana Masters was born in Ukraine—in the shadow of Chernobyl—seemingly with the odds stacked against her. She came into the world with one kidney, a partial stomach, six toes on each foot, webbed fingers, no right bicep, and no thumbs. Her left leg was six inches shorter than her right, and she was missing both tibias. Relinquished to the orphanage system by birth parents daunted by the staggering cost of what would be their child’s medical care, Oksana encountered numerous abuses, some horrifying. Salvation came at age seven when Gay Masters, an unmarried American professor who saw a photo of the little girl and became haunted by her eyes, waged a two-year war against stubborn adoption authorities to rescue Oksana from her circumstances. In America, Oksana endured years of operations that included a double leg amputation. Still, how could she hope to fit in when there were so many things making her different? As it turned out, she would do much more than fit in. Determined to prove herself and fueled by a drive to succeed that still smoldered from childhood, Oksana triumphed in not just one sport but four—winning against the world’s best in elite rowing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and road cycling competitions. Now considered one of the world’s top athletes, she is the recipient of seventeen Paralympic medals, the most of any US athlete of the Winter Games, Paralympic or Olympic. Oksana’s astonishing story of journeying through a series of dark tunnels is “as true a tale of grit as I’ve ever heard, with a message filled with triumph and beauty—that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, if we are loved” (Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit).

Limitless

Author : Mallory Weggemann
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400223474
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Limitless written by Mallory Weggemann and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Mallory Weggemann: a Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator whose extraordinary story will give you the encouragement you need to rise up to meet any challenge you face in life. On January 21, 2008, a routine medical procedure left Mallory paralyzed from her waist down. Less than two years later, Mallory had broken eight world records, and by the 2012 Paralympic Games, she held fifteen world records and thirty-four American records. Two years after that, a devastating fall severely damaged her left arm. But despite all of the hardships that Mallory faced, she was sure about one thing: she refused to give up. After two reconstructive surgeries and extended rehab, she won two gold medals and a silver medal at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships. And even better, she found confidence, independence, and persevering love. She even walked down the aisle on her wedding day against all odds. Mallory's extraordinary resilience and uncompromising commitment to excellence are rooted in her resolve, her faith, and her sheer grit. In Limitless, Mallory shares the lessons she learned by pushing past every obstacle and expectation that stood in her way, teaching you how to: redefine your limits remember that healing is not chronological be willing to fail lean on your community embrace your comeback write your own ending Mallory's story reminds us that we can handle whatever challenges, labels, or difficulties we face in life, and we can do it on our own terms. Because when we refuse to accept every boundary that hems us in--physical, emotional, or societal--we become limitless.

Swimming in the Moon

Author : Pamela Schoenewaldt
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062202243
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Swimming in the Moon written by Pamela Schoenewaldt and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new historical novel from Pamela Schoenewaldt, the USA Today bestselling author of When We Were Strangers. Italy, 1905. Fourteen-year-old Lucia and her young mother, Teresa, are servants in a magnificent villa on the Bay of Naples, where Teresa soothes their unhappy mistress with song. But volatile tempers force them to flee, exchanging their warm, gilded cage for the cold winds off Lake Erie and Cleveland's restless immigrant quarters. With a voice as soaring and varied as her moods, Teresa transforms herself into the Naples Nightingale on the vaudeville circuit. Clever and hardworking, Lucia blossoms in school until her mother's demons return, fracturing Lucia's dreams. Yet Lucia is not alone in her struggle for a better life. All around her, friends and neighbors, new Americans, are demanding decent wages and working conditions. Lucia joins their battle, confronting risks and opportunities that will transform her and her world in ways she never imagined.

Meet Jessica Long

Author : Anne E. Hill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781728462226
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Meet Jessica Long written by Anne E. Hill and published by . This book was released on 2022-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Swimmer Jessica Long is the most successful active Paralympic athlete in the world. She won six medals at the 2021 Paralympic Games, bringing her lifelong total to twenty-nine. Learn more about her life and career"--

My New Roots

Author : Sarah Britton
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0804185395
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book My New Roots written by Sarah Britton and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.

Beyond the Limit

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492679100
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Limit written by Cindy Dees and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Team Reaper has a new mission... Train the first female SEALs Navy SEAL Griffin Caldwell is not happy with his team's top-secret mission, training the first female SEALs. Griffin's determined to prove that that his trainee Sherri Tate—a former beauty queen no less—doesn't have what it takes to join the world's most elite warrior's club. Until he sees what she's capable of, and even this hard-nosed SEAL has to admit she's tough as nails. What he won't admit to is the attraction sizzling between them. Navy media officer Sherri Tate is more than just a pretty face. When she's given the opportunity to achieve her dream of becoming a SEAL, she won't let anything stand in her way, not even her arrogant trainer, who is too sexy for words. When a dangerous mission lands Sherri and Griffin in the cross hairs of the world's most feared terrorist, it's going to take everything they have to come out with their lives—and hearts—intact. Praise for Cindy Dees: "A pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled."—RT Book Reviews for Hot Intent "A well-crafted plot with plenty of action, love and danger...make this a must-read romance."—RT Book Reviews for Undercover with a SEAL

The Three-Year Swim Club

Author : Julie Checkoway
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1455523437
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The Three-Year Swim Club written by Julie Checkoway and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers. In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The children were Japanese-American and were malnourished and barefoot. They had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches that snaked down from the mountains into the sugarcane fields. Their future was in those same fields, working alongside their parents in virtual slavery, known not by their names but by numbered tags that hung around their necks. Their teacher, Soichi Sakamoto, was an ordinary man whose swimming ability didn't extend much beyond treading water. In spite of everything, including the virulent anti-Japanese sentiment of the late 1930s, in their first year the children outraced Olympic athletes twice their size; in their second year, they were national and international champs, shattering American and world records and making headlines from L.A. to Nazi Germany. In their third year, they'd be declared the greatest swimmers in the world. But they'd also face their greatest obstacle: the dawning of a world war and the cancellation of the Games. Still, on the battlefield, they'd become the 20th century's most celebrated heroes, and in 1948, they'd have one last chance for Olympic glory. They were the Three-Year Swim Club. This is their story.

Turning

Author : Jessica J. Lee
Publisher : Virago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780349008356
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Turning written by Jessica J. Lee and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The water slips over me like cool silk. The intimacy of touch uninhibited, rising around my legs, over my waist, my breasts, up to my collarbone. When I throw back my head and relax, the lake runs into my ears. The sound of it is a muffled roar, the vibration of the body amplified by water, every sound felt as if in slow motion . . .' Summer swimming . . . but Jessica Lee - Canadian, Chinese and British - swims through all four seasons and especially loves the winter. 'I long for the ice. The sharp cut of freezing water on my feet. The immeasurable black of the lake at its coldest. Swimming then means cold, and pain, and elation.'At the age of twenty-eight, Jessica Lee, who grew up in Canada and lived in London, finds herself in Berlin. Alone. Lonely, with lowered spirits thanks to some family history and a broken heart, she is there, ostensibly, to write a thesis. And though that is what she does daily, what increasingly occupies her is swimming. So she makes a decision that she believes will win her back her confidence and independence: she will swim fifty-two of the lakes around Berlin, no matter what the weather or season. She is aware that this particular landscape is not without its own ghosts and history.This is the story of a beautiful obsession: of the thrill of a still, turquoise lake, of cracking the ice before submerging, of floating under blue skies, of tangled weeds and murkiness, of cool, fresh, spring swimming - of facing past fears of near drowning and of breaking free.When she completes her year of swimming Jessica finds she has new strength, and she has also found friends and has gained some understanding of how the landscape both haunts and holds us.This book is for everyone who loves swimming, who wishes they could push themselves beyond caution, who understands the deep pleasure of using their body's strength, who knows what it is to allow oneself to abandon all thought and float home to the surface.

Turning

Author : Jessica J. Lee
Publisher : Virago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780349008332
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Turning written by Jessica J. Lee and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The water slips over me like cool silk. The intimacy of touch uninhibited, rising around my legs, over my waist, up to my collarbone. When I throw back my head and relax, the lake runs into my ears. The sound of it is a muffled roar, the vibration of the body amplified by water, every sound felt as if in slow motion . . .' Summer swimming . . . but Jessica Lee - Canadian, Chinese and British - swims through all four seasons and especially loves the winter. 'I long for the ice. The sharp cut of freezing water on my feet. The immeasurable black of the lake at its coldest. Swimming then means cold, and pain, and elation.' At the age of twenty-eight, Jessica Lee, who grew up in Canada and lived in London, finds herself in Berlin. Alone. Lonely, with lowered spirits thanks to some family history and a broken heart, she is there, ostensibly, to write a thesis. And though that is what she does daily, what increasingly occupies her is swimming. So she makes a decision that she believes will win her back her confidence and independence: she will swim fifty-two of the lakes around Berlin, no matter what the weather or season. She is aware that this particular landscape is not without its own ghosts and history. This is the story of a beautiful obsession: of the thrill of a still, turquoise lake, of cracking the ice before submerging, of floating under blue skies, of tangled weeds and murkiness, of cool, fresh, spring swimming - of facing past fears of near drowning and of breaking free. When she completes her year of swimming Jessica finds she has new strength, and she has also found friends and has gained some understanding of how the landscape both haunts and holds us. This book is for everyone who loves swimming, who wishes they could push themselves beyond caution, who understands the deep pleasure of using their body's strength, who knows what it is to allow oneself to abandon all thought and float home to the surface.

Global Trends 2040

Author : National Intelligence Council
Publisher : Cosimo Reports
ISBN 13 : 9781646794973
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book Global Trends 2040 written by National Intelligence Council and published by Cosimo Reports. This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic marks the most significant, singular global disruption since World War II, with health, economic, political, and security implications that will ripple for years to come." -Global Trends 2040 (2021) Global Trends 2040-A More Contested World (2021), released by the US National Intelligence Council, is the latest report in its series of reports starting in 1997 about megatrends and the world's future. This report, strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, paints a bleak picture of the future and describes a contested, fragmented and turbulent world. It specifically discusses the four main trends that will shape tomorrow's world: - Demographics-by 2040, 1.4 billion people will be added mostly in Africa and South Asia. - Economics-increased government debt and concentrated economic power will escalate problems for the poor and middleclass. - Climate-a hotter world will increase water, food, and health insecurity. - Technology-the emergence of new technologies could both solve and cause problems for human life. Students of trends, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, journalists and anyone eager for a glimpse into the next decades, will find this report, with colored graphs, essential reading.

Proofreading, Revising & Editing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day

Author : Brady Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Proofreading, Revising & Editing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day written by Brady Smith and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this eBook, you'll learn the principles of grammar and how to manipulate your words until they're just right. Strengthen your revising and editing skills and become a clear and consistent writer." --

Swimming Toward the Gold Lining

Author : Jessica Hardy
Publisher : Soul Writers
ISBN 13 : 9780692557594
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book Swimming Toward the Gold Lining written by Jessica Hardy and published by Soul Writers. This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessica Hardy is one of the world's greatest athletes. She's set world records and broken her own records time and time again. Then came the trial of a lifetime when she failed a drug test and was banned from Olympic competition. The rumors swarmed all around her. Critics who felt she had come too far, too fast, touted the findings as proof of their doubts. She was mocked and demeaned by the media. The only thing missing was Jessica's side of the story. Jessica set out on a seemingly impossible mission to prove her innocence and to regain her rightful status as a respected World Champion. The task was daunting and the odds were stacked against her. This book covers her journey from trials to triumph, from wounds to wisdom, and from setbacks to comebacks. You know her name, but you won't know her true story until you've read this book.

Out of Comfort Zone-Extended Version

Author : Deniz Kayadelen
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Out of Comfort Zone-Extended Version written by Deniz Kayadelen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you sometimes afraid of going out of your comfort zone? Afraid of making mistakes and failing? Are you curious about your potential? Do you sometimes feel that you want to change something in your life? Or want to try something new? But you feel you don't have enough courage to break your limits... This book was written during the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa. It documents the inspiring journey of an extreme swimmer and management consultant to give insights on how you can explore your limits, transform pain to success, and relaize your dreams. Swimming is used both as metaphor and a bridge to corporate life. Inside, you will find real-life examples of how you can follow your passion, face challenges fearlessly, and expand your growth zone. You will get practical tips about useful breathing and meditation exercises, how you can start with cold water training, and, more generally, how you can prepare yourself mentally and physically for any challenge. Ready to break free from your comfort zone and embrace the limitless possibilities waiting beyond? Dive into 'Beyond Limits' and discover practical strategies to conquer fear, embrace challenges, and unlock your full potential. Start your journey today!