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If culinary adventures pique your interest, you’ll find immense value in exploring \u003cem\u003eThe Game Master's Book of Legendary Locations\u003c\/em\u003e, where extraordinary food stories come to life. Finally, immerse yourself in the captivating history of a major surf brand with \u003cem\u003eThe Rip Curl Story\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to innovation and tenacity in the sports arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid reader of biographies or seeking an enthralling account of sporting legends, Tim Baker’s works offer something for everyone. His books provide not just stories but lasting impressions that resonate with readers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"patting-the-shark-by-tim-baker-9781760898915","title":"Patting the Shark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatting the Shark\u003c\/em\u003e is a surfer's journey learning to live well with cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTim Baker was living the dream: a best-selling and award-winning surf writer with a beautiful family, a lifetime of exotic travel, and a home walking distance to quality waves. That all changed on 7 July 2015, when he was diagnosed, out of the blue, with stage 4, metastatic prostate cancer. 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Men with prostate cancer are living longer, but with a steadily declining quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatting the Shark\u003c\/em\u003e documents Tim's efforts to navigate his way through the maze of conventional and supportive therapies, including meditation, diet, exercise, emotional support, and counselling. Ultimately, it is a desperate plea for a more integrative approach to cancer care, treating the whole person and not just the cancer, and allowing cancer patients a sense of empowerment and agency in charting their path through treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about facing your mortality, staring down your fears, and working out what really matters in life when so many elements of your identity are stripped away. 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Imagine weaving through a long Superbank barrel or confronting waves at legendary surf spots such as Pipeline and Teahupo'o. Picture dealing with scoliosis so crippling that standing is a struggle. How about addressing the NSW State of Origin team, or bowling to cricket stars Matty Hayden and Dave Warner? And then there are humorous episodes, such as entering a Brazilian hotel bar clad in just a bikini, only to find the intended audience of friends has vanished, leaving a bewildered bartender in their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese experiences demonstrate that not all in life is strictly good or bad. Mick's path has been a tapestry of extremes, which makes his story compelling. 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