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Cold Fix, The

Drawing strength from cold-water swimming and immersion

by Sara Barnes ...

Narrated by Claire Dean ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

‘The cold water has given me the key to unlock myself within a place I didn’t know existed: the community of cold-water swimmers right around the world. What binds us all together is the cold and how it makes us feel: brave enough to tackle even the toughest of life’s issues.’Having been a keen runner and cyclist all her life, in 2017 Sara Barnes was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis and found ... Read more

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‘The cold water has given me the key to unlock myself within a place I didn’t know existed: the community of cold-water swimmers right around the world. What binds us all together is the cold and how it makes us feel: brave enough to tackle even the toughest of life’s issues.’Having been a keen runner and cyclist all her life, in 2017 Sara Barnes was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis and found
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The Art of Resilience

Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body

by Ross Edgley ...

Narrated by Ross Edgley ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON'Inspiring, especially if you're suffering with adversity, injury or setbacks.' CHRIS WILLIAMSONBestselling au... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETON'Inspiring, especially if you're suffering with adversity, injury or setbacks.' CHRIS WILLIAMSONBestselling au...
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Waterlog

The book that inspired the wild swimming movement

by Roger Deakin ...

Narrated by Roy McMillan ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. The result a uniquely personal view of an island race and a people with a deep affinity for water. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools and spas, from fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts, waterfalls, flooded quarries, even canals, Deakin gains a ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. The result a uniquely personal view of an island race and a people with a deep affinity for water. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools and spas, from fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts, waterfalls, flooded quarries, even canals, Deakin gains a
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The Island Swimmer

The uplifting and completely heartwarming debut novel from beloved author and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly

by Lorraine Kelly ...

Narrated by Lorraine Kelly ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, ... Read more

$52.99 CAD

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival,
... Read more
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Lisa

by Lisa Curry ...

Narrated by Lisa Curry ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

The long-awaited memoir of one of Australia's most enduring and inspiring sporting icons.Triple Olympian and wellness entrepreneur Lisa Curry has lived her life in the public eye for six decades. In this very personal memoir, she shares the untold story of being Lisa.A swimming prodigy who became one of Australia's first fitness entrepreneurs, Lisa Curry swam to Olympic fame in the '80s and '90s. ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

The long-awaited memoir of one of Australia's most enduring and inspiring sporting icons.Triple Olympian and wellness entrepreneur Lisa Curry has lived her life in the public eye for six decades. In this very personal memoir, she shares the untold story of being Lisa.A swimming prodigy who became one of Australia's first fitness entrepreneurs, Lisa Curry swam to Olympic fame in the '80s and '90s.
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The Sunrise Swimming Society

by Rosie Hannigan ...

Narrated by Shirley Atkinson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

A heartwarming novel to fall in love withThe day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their stunning local lake. When they left school, they agreed that, no matter where life took them, every year on midsummer’s dawn, they would meet at their old spot and swim together.Now, ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

A heartwarming novel to fall in love withThe day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their stunning local lake. When they left school, they agreed that, no matter where life took them, every year on midsummer’s dawn, they would meet at their old spot and swim together.Now,
... Read more
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Diving (2nd Ed.)

How to increase safety, save money & have more fun!

by Darcy Kieran ...

Unabridged

15 hours 53 min

2nd EDITIONFor newly certified scuba divers and those thinking about making the plunge!Start off on the right fin!How to scuba dive? How to get my scuba diving certification?If you are not a diver yet, this book is everything you need to know about learning to dive in a step-by-step beginner’s guide.If you are a newly certified diver and do not yet feel safe & comfortable underwater, this guide ... Read more

$29.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

2nd EDITIONFor newly certified scuba divers and those thinking about making the plunge!Start off on the right fin!How to scuba dive? How to get my scuba diving certification?If you are not a diver yet, this book is everything you need to know about learning to dive in a step-by-step beginner’s guide.If you are a newly certified diver and do not yet feel safe & comfortable underwater, this guide
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Underwater

The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse in USA Swimming and Around the Globe

by Irvin Muchnick ...

Narrated by Bob Johnson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

While the celebrity victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandals rightly got a lot of attention, the number of affected kids is far more numerous in swimming. Underwater tells the almost unbelievable story, in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East, of coaches who preyed on children while hopping from program to program, state to state, ... Read more

$31.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

While the celebrity victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandals rightly got a lot of attention, the number of affected kids is far more numerous in swimming. Underwater tells the almost unbelievable story, in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East, of coaches who preyed on children while hopping from program to program, state to state,
... Read more
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Michael Phelps: Swimming with a Purpose

by Daniel D. Lee ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series series Sports Titans
Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Swimming with a Purpose" delves deeply into the life of Michael Phelps, an athlete whose name is synonymous with Olympic glory and unprecedented achievements in the world of swimming. This comprehensive biography explores the full arc of Phelps's career, from his early struggles with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders to shattering world ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Swimming with a Purpose" delves deeply into the life of Michael Phelps, an athlete whose name is synonymous with Olympic glory and unprecedented achievements in the world of swimming. This comprehensive biography explores the full arc of Phelps's career, from his early struggles with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders to shattering world
... Read more
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How To Dryland Train For Swimming

Your Step By Step Guide To Dryland Training For Swimming

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by Nick Gallagher ...

Unabridged

43 min

If you want to train swimming without dipping into the water and without getting expose to sunlight, then you need to grab a copy of this "How To Dryland Train For Swimming" guide.In this step-by-step guide you will be able to reap the following benefits:- Learn how to swim easily and quickly at the comfort of your own home.- Practice swimming without getting wet and sunburns.- Learn how to swim ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to train swimming without dipping into the water and without getting expose to sunlight, then you need to grab a copy of this "How To Dryland Train For Swimming" guide.In this step-by-step guide you will be able to reap the following benefits:- Learn how to swim easily and quickly at the comfort of your own home.- Practice swimming without getting wet and sunburns.- Learn how to swim
... Read more
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The Drowned Places

Diving in Search of Atlantis

by Damian Le Bas ...

Narrated by Damian Le Bas ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Entranced by history and myth, captivated by the wonders of nature, Damian Le Bas explores the meaning we find in sunken ruins around the worldThousands of years ago, an island off the Straits of Gibraltar went to war with Athens. The battle was lost, and overnight the island sank beneath the waves – or so legend tells.As a boy, Damian Le Bas was captivated by the story ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Entranced by history and myth, captivated by the wonders of nature, Damian Le Bas explores the meaning we find in sunken ruins around the worldThousands of years ago, an island off the Straits of Gibraltar went to war with Athens. The battle was lost, and overnight the island sank beneath the waves – or so legend tells.As a boy, Damian Le Bas was captivated by the story
... Read more
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Freediving 101

How to Freedive and Explore the Underwater World on One Breath

by HowExpert, Julie Shoults ...

Narrated by Dan Viens ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Have you ever wanted to connect with the ocean? Are you curious about holding your breath? Are you seeking a way to calm your mind? Freediving may be for you! This is when people explore the underwater world while holding their breath. Imagine you’re swimming over a colorful coral reef, with no SCUBA gear, just complete freedom. The fish are calm, the water is clear, and your lungs are full. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Have you ever wanted to connect with the ocean? Are you curious about holding your breath? Are you seeking a way to calm your mind? Freediving may be for you! This is when people explore the underwater world while holding their breath. Imagine you’re swimming over a colorful coral reef, with no SCUBA gear, just complete freedom. The fish are calm, the water is clear, and your lungs are full.
... Read more
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These Heavy Black Bones

by Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell Achieng ...

Narrated by Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell Achieng ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

WINNER OF THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE HATCHARDS AND BIOGRAPHERS' CLUB FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE'Poetic, candid and utterly compelling' - FREYA BROMLEY'Absolutely remarkable' - LYNN BARBER'Reads with the tension of a thriller, illuminating the world of elite sport' - CATHY RENTZENBRINK'An embodied water odyssey'- LID ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

WINNER OF THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE HATCHARDS AND BIOGRAPHERS' CLUB FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE'Poetic, candid and utterly compelling' - FREYA BROMLEY'Absolutely remarkable' - LYNN BARBER'Reads with the tension of a thriller, illuminating the world of elite sport' - CATHY RENTZENBRINK'An embodied water odyssey'- LID
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The Wildwater Women

by Ellie Wood ...

Narrated by Sarah Durham ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

Sometimes the best things in life happen when you dare to get out of your depth.Abby lives and works in the heart of the Lake District. She splits her time between bringing up her daughter, working in the Plum Pie Bakery – and dreaming of the time before her husband, Ben, left.Lori is on holiday from the States, hoping to find her way to the lake that she’s looked at for years in a picture on her ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Sometimes the best things in life happen when you dare to get out of your depth.Abby lives and works in the heart of the Lake District. She splits her time between bringing up her daughter, working in the Plum Pie Bakery – and dreaming of the time before her husband, Ben, left.Lori is on holiday from the States, hoping to find her way to the lake that she’s looked at for years in a picture on her
... Read more
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Winter Swimming

The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life

by Susanna Søberg ...

Narrated by Lucy Paterson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & HomeA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

"It's all the encouragement you need to dip a toe in icy waters" Woman & HomeA beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soulA beautiful exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides
... Read more
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Relentless Spirit

The Unconventional Raising of a Champion

by Missy Franklin, D.A. Franklin, Dick Franklin, Daniel Paisner ...

Narrated by Emily Rankin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy
... Read more
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Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky ...

Narrated by Katie Ledecky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming
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Brief History of Swimming, A: Humanity's Relationship With the Water

by Jonathan Mercer ...

Narrated by Jonathan Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Trace the sweeping historical evolution of human survival into a global competitive sport through our bond with water. Perfect for an energizing walk or a morning commute, this immersive narrative reveals how navigating the depths became a profound reflection of human freedom, fear, and cultural progress.Moving from prehistoric riverbanks to the high-stakes arenas of modern athletic competition, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the sweeping historical evolution of human survival into a global competitive sport through our bond with water. Perfect for an energizing walk or a morning commute, this immersive narrative reveals how navigating the depths became a profound reflection of human freedom, fear, and cultural progress.Moving from prehistoric riverbanks to the high-stakes arenas of modern athletic competition,
... Read more
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Lifeguard

A Love Story

by Janet Fash, Clio Chang ...

Narrated by Janet Fash ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

An unforgettable memoir from New York City’s first female lifeguard chief, this coming-of-age story plunges into the rough-and-tumble, sun-soaked world of Rockaway Beach in the 1970s and 1980s.The first time I ever saw a lifeguard get horned was in the summer of 1974.So begins the singular story of Janet Fash, the first female lifeguard chief at Rockaway Beach. Janet never expected to be a ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

An unforgettable memoir from New York City’s first female lifeguard chief, this coming-of-age story plunges into the rough-and-tumble, sun-soaked world of Rockaway Beach in the 1970s and 1980s.The first time I ever saw a lifeguard get horned was in the summer of 1974.So begins the singular story of Janet Fash, the first female lifeguard chief at Rockaway Beach. Janet never expected to be a
... Read more
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Aquanaut

A Life Beneath The Surface – The Inside Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

by Rick Stanton ...

Narrated by Rick Stanton, Don Gilet ...

Unabridged

12 hours 21 min

Brought to you by Penguin.THE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF THE THAI CAVE RESCUE'They were utterly alone inside the mountain, isolated from the rest of the world. They might as well have been on another planet . . .'In July 2018, twelve boys and their football coach disappeared into Tham Luang Cave in Thailand.Trapped miles beneath the surface, not even the Thai Navy SEALs had the skills to bring ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.THE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF THE THAI CAVE RESCUE'They were utterly alone inside the mountain, isolated from the rest of the world. They might as well have been on another planet . . .'In July 2018, twelve boys and their football coach disappeared into Tham Luang Cave in Thailand.Trapped miles beneath the surface, not even the Thai Navy SEALs had the skills to bring
... Read more
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Leap In

A Woman, Some Waves, and the Will to Swim

by Alexandra Heminsley ...

Narrated by Alexandra Heminsley ...

Unabridged

6 hours 33 min

"It's a meditative act," they said. But it was far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slammed into her face. It was survival.When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Girl, all she had to do to become a runner was to get out there and run. But swimming was something else entirely. The water was all-consuming, confusing her every move, sabotaging every breath. ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

"It's a meditative act," they said. But it was far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slammed into her face. It was survival.When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Girl, all she had to do to become a runner was to get out there and run. But swimming was something else entirely. The water was all-consuming, confusing her every move, sabotaging every breath.
... Read more
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Butterfly

From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

by Yusra Mardini ...

Narrated by Lameece Issaq ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the
... Read more
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Swimming Against the Current

Fighting for Common Sense in a World That's Lost its Mind

by Riley Gaines ...

Narrated by Riley Gaines ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights.Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.What ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights.Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.What
... Read more
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Dykker

by Maja Plesner ...

Narrated by Iben Haaest ...

Unabridged

7 min

Har du lyst til at opleve en verden fuld af mærkelige og smukke dyr? Fra små rejer til kæmpe fisk. Og masser af flotte planter. En stille verden uden larm?Så skal du lære at dykke. Og det gode er, at de fleste kan lære det. Du skal bare være sund og rask og ikke lide af vandskræk! Maja Plesner er uddannet journalist og arbejder til daglig med kommunikation og tekstredigering. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Har du lyst til at opleve en verden fuld af mærkelige og smukke dyr? Fra små rejer til kæmpe fisk. Og masser af flotte planter. En stille verden uden larm?Så skal du lære at dykke. Og det gode er, at de fleste kan lære det. Du skal bare være sund og rask og ikke lide af vandskræk! Maja Plesner er uddannet journalist og arbejder til daglig med kommunikation og tekstredigering.
... Read more

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