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Off the Deep End is the first detailed study of the effect on sanity that the vastness, loneliness and inestimable power of the sea has always had on sailors' sanity, confusing the senses and making rational thought difficult. Eminently listenable, it explores accounts that span the centuries, from desperate stories of shipwreck and cannibalism in the Age of Sail, to inexplicable multiple murders, to Donald Crowhurst's suicide in the middle of the 1968 solo Golden Globe Race.

Explore the wild sports history of how a medieval pub pastime became a high-definition global television spectacle. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging narrative tracks a chaotic journey from smoky English taverns to roaring world championship arenas. Unwind and relax as you listen to...

A whirlwind history of soccer's improbable rise―from ancient traditions to worldwide cultural focus How did a simple kicking game conquer the world? In this concise yet comprehensive history, sports historian Brian D. Bunk traces soccer's unlikely, meteoric rise, showing how a pastime humbly...

Following in the footsteps of Robeson, Ali, Robinson and others, today’s Black athletes re-engage with social issues and the meaning of American patriotism Named a best book of 2018 by Library Journal It used to be that politics and sports were as separate from one another as church and state...

A landmark work—and candy for sports fans everywhere—The Best Seats in the House is a riveting, uncensored oral history of Sports Illustrated, the magazine where legendary athletes collided with freewheeling writers and photographers, and where editors led a Mad Men lifestyle, all of it a...

Uncover the gritty sports history and cultural myths that turned a chaotic game into an American identity crisis. Perfect for your morning commute or a nostalgic weekend road trip, this thought-provoking narrative ditches dry statistics for vivid storytelling. Step out of modern grandstands and...

Dive into the dramatic sports history of how fierce colonial pastimes evolved into an energetic national obsession. Perfect for an immersive morning commute, this nostalgic journey explores the deep Indigenous and cultural roots of Australian rules football. Whether you are enjoying a relaxing...

Explore how a small Caribbean island turned colonial hardship into a global cultural revolution of music and resistance. Whether you are commuting and seeking an inspiring deep dive into world history, or exploring your own cultural roots, this vibrant narrative captures the defiant spirit of a...

Witness the gripping sports history of a rugged sandlot game overcoming fierce cultural divides to define America. Trace the crack of the bat from muddy 19th-century immigrant neighborhoods to the high-stakes, data-driven boardrooms of today's major leagues. This sweeping narrative transforms...

Discover the definitive sports history of how a simple bat-and-ball game forged American cultural identity. Whether you are driving on a morning commute or relaxing on a nostalgic summer evening, this energetic narrative transports you straight to the bleachers. Hear the crack of the bat and the...

Discover how primal survival games became a global sports obsession in this energetic history, perfect for your daily commute. Trace the intense evolution of human competition from ancient ritualistic festivals to the multi-billion-dollar athletic leagues of today. Uncover exactly why billions...

Discover the immersive sports history of a rural English game that became the ultimate symbol of the British Empire. From makeshift rules in sheep pastures to intense international rivalries, this narrative reveals the deep ties between bats, balls, and the global power struggles of colonialism...

Step inside the hidden history of massive sports arenas to uncover how these architectural marvels shape global power. Whether you are powering through your daily commute or embarking on a long road trip, this immersive social science journey transforms the way you view public spaces. The roar...

Experience a vibrant sports history that transforms the baseball diamond into a vivid window into Japanese culture. Perfect for an armchair travel escape or an educational morning commute, this narrative journey explores how a foreign game became a beloved national touchstone. From bustling...

Goal! covers the history of the beautiful game from its origins in English public schools in the early 19th century to its current role as a crucial element of a globalized entertainment industry.