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Lindsay has always had a fascination with the dark and mysterious corners of her mind. More than 15 years ago, she decided to share those ideas in the form of writing so that others could be not only entertained but also chilled to the core. When Lindsay is not sitting at her computer and creating her next thriller for fans to enjoy, she is a devoted wife and mother living in the rural outskirts of London, ON.

Lindsay has published three novels, Stolen Prey, The Lothgoliar, and Exposing Dallas.

Follow Lindsay at her blog www.lmawson.com/blog to read more about her writing, random topics, and short stories.

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<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. <br /> <br />The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. <br /> <br />In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out. </p>

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<div class="item_review_block"><span class="stars_rated_container"></span> <div class="UIRating" title="Rated 4.0 stars"><span class="stars"><img class="star_1 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_2 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_3 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_4 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_5 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /></span></div><span class="date_reviewed_container">Oct. 10, 2010</span> <span class="author_reviewed_container">By Christopher Johnson</span> <div class="descr_reviewed_container">Intense. Suspenseful. Great detailed scenes. This book really makes you think. Easy to read and well written. Keeps readers on edge and wanting to read more. <div class="report_review_container"> </div></div></div> <div class="item_review_block"><span class="stars_rated_container"><span class="stars"><img class="star_1 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_2 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_3 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_4 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_5 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /></span></span><span class="date_reviewed_container">Nov. 2, 2010</span> <span class="author_reviewed_container">By Zach Wilson</span> <div class="descr_reviewed_container">Pretty intense. could be good for a movie idea in the future! <div class="report_review_container"> </div></div></div> <div class="item_review_block"><span class="stars_rated_container"></span> <div class="UIRating" title="No Rating"><span class="stars"><img class="star_1 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_2 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_3 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_4 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_5 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /></span><span class="norating"><span class="text">No Rating</span> <span class="mask"> </span> </span></div><span class="date_reviewed_container">Sep. 27, 2010</span> <span class="author_reviewed_container">By Louise Heard</span> <div class="descr_reviewed_container">A book has to grab me right from the git go or I loose interest.This book is definetly a winner. Can't wait for the Lothgoliar! Keep it up Lindsay, you are a great author. <div class="report_review_container"> </div></div></div> <div class="item_review_block"><span class="stars_rated_container"></span> <div class="UIRating" title="Rated 5.0 stars"><span class="stars"><img class="star_1 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_2 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_3 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_4 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_5 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /></span></div><span class="date_reviewed_container">Oct. 31, 2010</span> <span class="author_reviewed_container">By Lynda Savauge</span> <div class="descr_reviewed_container">Not being a person who reads very many books, I was pleasantly surprised how this book captivated and forced me to neglect my duties until I had finished reading it. Stolen Prey started out with a dead body being found in a bathtub so the more I read ,the more I had to. I'm looking forward to her next book as well. What a fantastic gift to give for Christmas or any other gift giving time. <div class="report_review_container"> </div></div></div> <div class="item_review_block"><span class="stars_rated_container"></span> <div class="UIRating" title="Rated 4.0 stars"><span class="stars"><img class="star_1 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_2 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_3 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_4 whole" alt="*" src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_full.png?20101102002416" /><img class="star_5 empty" alt="." src="http://static.lulu.com/images/ui/controls/UIRating/star_zero.png?20101102002416" /></span></div><span class="date_reviewed_container">Sep. 16, 2010</span> <span class="author_reviewed_container">By Sherri Wilson</span> <div class="descr_reviewed_container">This book was great! Nice build up to the suspense...author really did her homework on this one. can't wait for the Lothgoliar!</div></div>

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Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

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