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Lynne Cox

    Lynne Cox
    Grayson
    South With the Sun. Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery
    Elizabeth, Queen Of The Seas
    Swimming to Antarctica
    Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius
    Thrive in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • 2023

      In this picture book that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remarkable journey as she swims farther than any animal in recorded history--23,000 miles!--to return to the beach where she first hatched, to lay her own eggs. Inside every loggerhead turtle is genius: the ability to find their first home, no matter how far away. Follow one, from her birth on a beach in Australia...to her trip across an ocean filled with sharks and seahorses and much more...to her rescue from a net by a fisherman, who names her Yoshi...to her rehabilitation at an aquarium...to her record-breaking swim across the Indian Ocean to the beach on which she hatched, to lay her eggs. Written by Lynne Cox, also a record-breaking swimmer, here is the true story of a sea turtle who swam the longest distance of any animal in recorded history.

      Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius
    • 2022

      "The story of an elite corps of water rescue dogs, and the bond between dog and trainer"-- Provided by publisher

      Tales of Al
    • 2017

      Swimming in the Sink

      A Memoir

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Facing the profound challenge of life after loss, a celebrated open-water swimmer shares her deeply personal journey in this memoir. The author, known for her previous bestselling work, navigates the emotional waters of grief, revealing how she confronts the unexpected trials that come with it. Through her story, she explores resilience and the transformative power of perseverance, offering insights that resonate with anyone dealing with loss.

      Swimming in the Sink
    • 2016

      The memoir explores the author's transformative journey as an open-water swimmer, detailing her path to recovery and the pursuit of freedom and mastery in her life. Through her reflections, she navigates the challenges of returning to the open waters, ultimately uncovering an unexpected surprise: the experience of falling in love. This personal narrative highlights the intertwining of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing the profound impact of both swimming and relationships on her quest for transcendence.

      Swimming in the Sink: An Episode of the Heart
    • 2014

      Relates the story of an elephant seal named Elizabeth that was transferred from the Avon River in Christchurch, New Zealand, to the ocean, but found her way back to the city.

      Elizabeth, Queen Of The Seas
    • 2013

      Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records across the world, and now she has focused her decades-long experience and expertise into this definitive guide to swimming. Open Water Swimming Manual provides a wealth of knowledge for all swimmers, from seasoned triathletes and expert swimmers to beginners exploring open water swimming for the first time. Cox methodically addresses what is needed to succeed at and enjoy open water swimming, including choosing the right bathing suit and sunscreen; surviving in dangerous weather conditions, currents, and waves; confronting various marine organisms; treating ailments, such as being stung or bitten, and much more. Cox calls upon Navy SEAL training materials and instructors’ knowledge of open water swimming and safety procedures to guide her research. In addition, first-hand anecdotes from SEAL specialists and stories of Cox’s own experiences serve as both warnings and proper practices to adopt. Open Water Swimming Manual is the first manual of its kind to make use of oceanography, marine biology, and to weave in stories about the successes and failures of other athletes, giving us a deeper, broader understanding of this exhilarating and fast growing sport.

      Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers
    • 2012
    • 2012

      The Thrive in Bioscience revision guides are written to help undergraduate students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience. They communicate all the key concepts in a succinct, easy-to-digest way, using features and tools - both in the book and in digital form - to make learning even more effective.

      Thrive in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • 2008

      This Captivating Bestseller tells the true story of a miraculous encounter between a teenage girl and a baby whale off the coast of California. It was the dark and early morning; Lynne was swimming her last mile back to the pier after a long workout when she became aware that something was swimming with her. The ocean was charged with energy as if a squall was moving in; whatever it was felt large enough to be a white shark coursing beneath her.In fact, it was a baby whale following alongside her. Lynne quickly realized that if she swam back to the pier, the young calf would follow her to shore and die from collapsed lungs. But if Lynne didn't find the mother whale, the baby would suffer from dehydration and starve to death.Something so enormous-the mother whale would be at least fifty feet long-suddenly seemed very small in the vast Pacific Ocean. How could Lynne possibly find her?This is the story-part mystery, part magical tale-of what happened.

      Grayson
    • 2005

      Swimming to Antarctica

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.2(3982)Add rating

      Now in paperback, with photos and maps added especially for this new edition, here is the acclaimed life story of a woman whose drive and determination inspire everyone she touches.Lynne Cox started swimming almost as soon as she could walk. By age sixteen, she had broken all records for swimming the English Channel. Her daring eventually led her to the Bering Strait, where she swam five miles in thirty-eight-degree water in just a swimsuit, cap, and goggles. In between those accomplishments, she became the first to swim the Strait of Magellan, narrowly escaped a shark attack off the Cape of Good Hope, and was cheered across the twenty-mile Cook Strait of New Zealand by dolphins. She even swam a mile in the Antarctic.Lynne writes the same way she swims, with indefatigable spirit and joy, and shares the beauty of her time in the water with a poet's eye for detail. She has accomplished yet another feat--writing a new classic of sports memoir.

      Swimming to Antarctica