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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Football 5 Chapter 1: America’s Greatest Game 7 Chapter 2: Meet Me on the Gridiron 17 Chapter 3: Them’s the Rules (And Regulations) 33 Part 2: Go, Offense! 61 Chapter 4: The Quarterback, Football’s MVP 63 Chapter 5: The Passing Game 79 Chapter 6: Hitting the Ground Running 93 Chapter 7: The Offensive Line at Work in the Trenches 117 Chapter 8: Offensive Plays and Strategies 131 Part 3: The Big D 159 Chapter 9: These Guys Are Huge: The Defensive Line and Linebackers 161 Chapter 10: The Secondary: Last Line of Defense 177 Chapter 11: Defensive Tactics and Strategies 193 Part 4: Meet the Rest of the Team 211 Chapter 12: Special Teams, Masters of the Kicking Game 213 Chapter 13: Coaches, General Managers, and Other Important Folks 235 Part 5: Football for Everyone 249 Chapter 14: Armchair Quarterbacks and Other Fabulous Fans 251 Chapter 15: Youth Leagues and High School Football 261 Chapter 16: College Football: Where It All Started 273 Chapter 17: Taking a Look at the NFL (And Other Professional Leagues) 289 Chapter 18: Playing Fantasy Football 307 Part 6: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 19: The Ten (Or So) Greatest Defensive Players of All Time 319 Chapter 20: More Than Ten Top Non-Quarterback Offensive Players 333 Chapter 21: More Than Ten Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time 343 Chapter 22: More Than Ten Greatest Coaches in the History of the Game 351 Appendix: Football Speak 361 Index 373

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Book SynopsisHit the road with this collection of 200 epic bike rides across Australia and New Zealand. Cycle along Tasmania’s Bay of Fires Trail or pedal through the South Island's misty native forest on the Old Ghost Road. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 ideas for similar trips, you'll find inspiration for a lifetime of biking adventures.Loop around Lake Burley Griffin for the ultimate tour of Canberra's arts and culture scene; descend through the gum forests of the Blue Mountains and discover the natural wonder of Sydney's backyard; explore the reclaimed Timber Trail in rural Waikato on the North Island; or enjoy a diverse and enchanting excursion along the South Island's Heaphy Track. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or you're looking to embark on your first bikepacking holiday, you'll find expert tips and practical information including when to go and where to stay, to help make planning your trip a total breeze.Inside Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand:- Discover 50 first-person stories, plus a further 150 inspirational ideas for unforgettable bike rides in Australia and New Zealand- Expert toolkit with travel knowledge and advice to help you get there including the best time to go, gear required, nearest town, where to stay, opening hours, suggestions for similar trips, and more- Challenge level grading for each bike ride - easy, harder, epic - to determine the trails you wish to tackle- Breathtaking photography of each destination's vast and impressive landscape. Plus illustrated maps of the core cycling trails- Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray- Covers circuits, trails, loops and routes in: Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales & Queensland; Northern Territory, South Australia & Western Australia; Tasmania & Victoria; North Island, New Zealand; South Island, New ZealandEpic Bikes Rides of Australia and New Zealand is the ultimate travel inspiration for anyone dreaming of their next two-wheeled trip. This stunning book continues the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series and is a thrilling follow-up to Epic Bike Rides of the World. Gift this impressive compendium to the cycling lover in your life or to a friend who is looking to experience a sustainable travel adventure in the near future.About Lonely PlanetLonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisOne Man's Legacy chronicles the brief but brilliant life of Dr Tom Patey: bard, musician, and one of Scotland's foremost climbers and mountaineers. His story is one of pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his spontaneity, carefree approach and ability to burn the candle at both ends remain legendary, several decades after his untimely death. Meticulously researched over several years, this definitive biography covers every aspect of Patey's life in rich detail. Youthful endeavours with the Scouts and early forays on the Aberdeen sea cliffs were the foundation for Patey's university years, where he established - often solo - many classic summer and winter lines in the Cairngorms, cementing his reputation as a tough, fearless mountaineer with exceptional endurance. A stalwart of 1950s bothy culture, his natural gifts as a musician and raconteur garnered him friends far and wide, and enabled him to transcend social and cultural boundaries with ease. Later, as a Royal Marine and then a highly respected GP, he maintained an insatiable appetite for exploring new terrain both in his native Scotland and further afield, in the Alps, Norway and the Karakoram. By drawing on Patey's essays and verses, published collectively in the celebrated One Man's Mountains, the narrative is imbued with dry wit and gentle satire, and brought to life by unseen images from renowned photographer John Cleare and the Patey family archive. Supported by a foreword from Mick Fowler and first-hand insights from some of the leading climbers of the last century, including Sir Chris Bonington, Joe Brown and Paul Nunn, One Man's Legacy celebrates a complex, larger-than-life character who rightly deserves his place in mountaineering history.

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Book SynopsisA talented yet ferocious player, and one of the acknowledged 'bad-boys' of rugby, Mark Jones' on-field brutality was a direct consequence of the off-field torment he suffered with a debilitating stammer. In Fighting to Speak, his revealing and uplifting autobiography, Jones explains how his frustration with his stutter led to a self-loathing and the internalising of an explosive hate that only playing rugby could release - with his unfortunate opponents often on the receiving end of his rage. Sent off six times and banned for over 33 weeks for violent conduct during his career, the dual-code Wales international and Great Britain RL forward was desperately unhappy and detested the thuggish reputation he'd created. After one exceptionally ugly incident, when he broke another player's eye socket, Jones realised that in order to defeat his demons and control his bad behaviour he needed help to conquer his stammer. Mark Jones fought and won the hardest battle of his life with a steely determination and has now found the inner peace and dignity he'd longed for as a young man. He has decided to tell his story in order to seek redemption for his violent past on the rugby field, and to help others overcome their stammers.Trade Review'We were all aware about Mark's stammer but it didn't make any difference to me. He is a top bloke and a great rugby player, and to me that's perfection.' Rowland Phillips;'People who didn't know Mark thought he was just an aggressive thug - but to those who know him, he is a kind-hearted, gentle and compassionate man.' Byron Hayward;'I have nothing but the highest respect for Mark. His stammer did not make life easy for him and challenged his mental health, but his immense strength of character saw him beat his demons and win his battles.' Jim MillsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface by Glyn Llewellyn Foreword by Kingsley Jones 1. Personality Crisis (x3) 2. Stand Up! (Banged Up!) 3. I'm an Upstart(er) 4. Teenage Kick(ing)s 5. (Playing With) The Rude Boys 6. Neat(h)! Neat(h)! Neat(h)! 7. Rockaway (Miami) Beach 8. Anarchy in the U(Know who) 9. Psycho (Thriller 10. 'A' Bomb in (Twickers) 11. Working for (the Let-Down) 12. Looking After Number(8) 13. Highway to (Hull) 14. Smash It Up! (Bash It Up!) 15. (Hitting Rucks) and Alcohol 16. (Pooler) UEber Alles 17. Holidays in the (Qatar) Sun Epilogue Career Statistics

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Book SynopsisThe go-to Tatra Mountains travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Tatra Mountains on foot with the Sunflower Tatra Mountains travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Tatra Mountains guide is indispensable for hiking in the Tatra Mountains or seeing Tatra Mountains by car. For those who love mountain walks, there can be few places where hikers are better catered for than in the Polish Tatras and the Slovakian Tatras. Skilfully constructed paths make hiking in very rough terrain comparatively easy; signposting and waymarking are almost universally excellent. Hillwalkers will be in their element here, but there are often shorter, easy suggestions for the less hardy or they can create their own treks from the detailed maps in the book, which show all waymarked routes. In addition, those touring Slovakia or Poland by car will find that the tours lead to dozens of short walks and picnic spots, so that even those with little walking experience can make the most of these wonderful mountains. In each of the six national parks covered in the book you can look forward to sampling local drinks and dishes at one or more of the mountain inns. Walking in the national parks featured in this guide will undoubtedly be a very rewarding experience — the enjoyment of magnificent scenery and the excellent facilities for hikers, and perhaps also for successfully undertaking what may seem quite daunting walks in relatively high mountains. The experience can be rewarding on another level: being among people who are obviously enjoying themselves, who don’t seem to need an array of the latest outdoor fashions, and who are quietly proud of their mountain heritage. Whatever your age or ability we’ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Tatra Mountains. Inside the Sunflower Tatra Mountains guide book you’ll find: 90 long and short walks for all ages and abilities – each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 7 car tours and fold-out touring map – for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots – enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way Timetables for public transport – ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service for the latest information Whether you tour the islands by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

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Book SynopsisThis is the fascinating story of Swedish equestrian and Olympic medallist Peder Fredricson and his winding road to success. As a five-year-old he was riding on free rein in the Swedish forests and from then on everything was about horses. He worked as a groom for the best equestrians in the world, lived on next to nothing and rode for a while with a buzzard on his arm. He was a skilled rider but not very interested in competing.When he finally was persuaded to compete in the big equestrian eventing and showjumping competitions, he realised that talent was not enough - he had to rethink completely. He created a structure, both for everyday life and for competitions, and the outcome was almost immediate. After only a few years, he was one of the best showjumpers in the world. Much has changed since his unconventional childhood, but his attitude remains the same - interaction with the horses is what is most important. His mental focus has been his secret weapon in the major competitions.Today, Peder Fredricson is one of the top showjumpers on the planet with four Olympic medals to his credit. In 2021 he was ranked the world number one rider.

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Book SynopsisMeet Gary Fisher. The maverick kid bike racer who cycled straight into the Acid Test scene and lit up the Grateful Dead gigs, the relentless tinkerer who transformed an industry and sold mountain biking to the world and the visionary who's still working flat-out every day to prove that bikes are the answer to a healthier, happier future for everyone. A collaboration with cycling writer Guy Kesteven, Being Gary Fisher and the Bicycle Revolution is an autobiography of sorts. It's also a mind-blowing trip of ingenious innovation, dogged determination and boundless energy. Get caught up in Gary's crazy tales and his lifelong mission to invite everyone to the greatest dance on earth.

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Book Synopsis'A thoughtful exploration of humanity ... Fabes is great company and makes riding bicycles seem like the best way to see and understand the world' - Guardian They say that being a good doctor boils down to just four things: Shut up, listen, know something, care. The same could be said for life on the road, too. When Stephen Fabes left his job as a junior doctor and set out to cycle around the world, frontline medicine quickly faded from his mind. Of more pressing concern were the daily challenges of life as an unfit rider on an overloaded bike, helplessly in thrall to pastries. But leaving medicine behind is not as easy as it seems. As he roves continents, he finds people whose health has suffered through exile, stigma or circumstance, and others, whose lives have been saved through kindness and community. After encountering a frozen body of a monk in the Himalayas, he is drawn ever more to healthcare at the margins of the world, to crumbling sanitoriums and refugee camps, to city dumps and war-torn hospital wards. And as he learns the value of listening to lives - not just solving diagnostic puzzles - Stephen challenges us to see care for the sick as a duty born of our humanity, and our compassion.Trade Reviewa thoughtful exploration of humanity ... Fabes is great company and makes riding bicycles seem like the best way to see and understand the world -- Guardiana poignant, funny memoir... Fabes is a winning storyteller * Star Tribune *The pages, and the turns, are a constant surprise and a wonder... Fabes writes beautifully, poetically, transportingly, about his journey * Life in the Fast Lane *an intrepid cyclist and doctor recounts an epic journey... A brisk, panoramic view of peoples and lands. * Kirkus Reviews *Witty and wild, intrepid and inspirational, the book chronicles two parallel journeys: Fabes' physical cycling tour of many countries and his look at health across the globe ... An entertaining and epic chronicle of a journey of extremes. * Booklist *Signs of Life is the kind of book we need right now. It is heart-warming. It is hopeful. It shows us that despite all the guns and guerrillas the world is also full of people who press presents and hospitality on travellers. It is also a very readable travelogue, a thoughtful one. * The BookBag *A dizzying, headlong, hilarious grand tour... deserves to become a classic. -- Gavin FrancisAn inspirational journey of humanity and humility. Fabes has redefined the medical memoir. -- Nathan FilerA clever and entertaining book, never veering too far from either the practicalities of bike-touring or Fabes's work as a medic and often using metaphors that connect the two * TLS *A charming, human story of resilience, adversity and compassion, all told with a good dose of dry British humour -- Lois Pryce author of * Revolutionary Ride *'I absolutely loved this book - a six-year, wheel-spinning, page-turning pedal around the world. Full of rich, vivid descriptions of people and landscapes, interwoven with wisdom, compassion, humanity and a playful Panglossian humour... he allows us to see how everything is connected. If Stephen is half as talented a doctor as he is a writer, then lucky patients I say. A worthy addition to the cycle-touring canon -- Mike Carter

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Book SynopsisA jaw-dropping photographic display of the world of big wave surfing, featuring the biggest and most dangerous waves and the legendary men and women who risk their lives to surf them. Over the last decade, a handful of surfers have been progressing the sport of big wave surfing to new extremes. Kai Lenny, one of the preeminent big wave surfers, offers readers a glimpse into this world. Lenny shares his personal stories and perspectives, and invites over 30 elite surfers—from legends who pioneered the way, to young guns who are the future of the sport—to contribute personal tales of the greatest waves ever ridden. These are the stories we’ve been waiting for: Shane Dorian pushing the boundaries in the gladiator arena of Pe‘ahi (Jaws), Maui; Peter Mel on riding the greatest wave ever caught at Mavericks, California; Keala Kennelly breaking the women’s glass ceiling at the death-defying slabs of Teahupoo, Tahiti; Kai LennyTrade Review"[O]ne of the most impressive photographic tributes to [big wave surfing] ever published." —MAXIM"Now, is there anything Maui’s Kai Lenny cannot do? Conquer oceanic mountains on all manner of craft, paddle between his islands like it was nothing at all, befriend the world’s 5th richest man and teach him to fly, charm two aging recently converted fitness buffs, revive the long-thought dead art of hardback book publishing. No, there is nothing he cannot do and, regarding the later, his gorgeous immortalization, published by Rizzoli, is due out October, 26th." —BEACH GRIT"If racing down the face of a 70-foot-tall wave off the coast of Portugal sounds like a lifelong dream rather than a nightmare, you’ll appreciate this ode to big-wave surfing written by Hawaiian-born surfer Kai Lenny. Lenny shares stories and jaw-dropping photographs from his own escapades — including the time he successfully surfed that massive wave in Nazaré — alongside the experiences of 30 other big-wave surfers who have ridden giants across the globe, from Jaws in Maui to Teahupoo in Tahiti." —NEW YORK MAGAZINE"It takes a special type of person to run toward danger. Or to paddle toward a massive wave. Most of us: not that type of person. But Kai Lenny is. He's one of the world’s best surfers, known for riding some of the world's biggest waves, and he's the youngest person to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame. He's also the author of "Big Wave Surfer: The Greatest Rides of Our Lives," a new hardcover tome that offers an inside look at the sport. Throughout the book, Lenny shares his personal stories and perspectives, but he's also joined by more than 30 elite surfers—from old-school legends to exciting young athletes—who contribute tales of the greatest waves they've ever ridden. And since the book is published by Rizzoli, you know it's loaded with gorgeous imagery. Flip through the 304 pages to find photos of surfers riding waves in California, Maui and Nazaré, Portugal." —URBANDADDY.COM"[Kai] Lenny's latest surfing endeavor is...sizeable: Big Wave Surfer is a 304-page large-format photography book that encompasses his journey as a surfer and waterman, but also shares the stories of more than 30 of the world’s top surfers with images from 50 of the world's best photographers alive today. The project took over two years to complete, and wouldn’t have been possible without the collaborative effort of the very people within its pages." —FIELD MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisQìgōng Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment. Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy within the human body through the two main pathways, the Conception, and the Governing vessels. This practice is considered a foundation of Internal Elixir Qìgōng and was a fundamental step of meditation training in ancient times. Practicing Small Circulation meditation will help you to Regulate the Qì circulating in your twelve primary Qì channels Make Qì abundant throughout your entire body Building upon a foundation of Embryonic Breathing practice, Small Circulation is the second stage of meditation training for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment through meditation. The third step is to practice Qìgōng Grand Circulation. Dr. Yáng presents translation and analysis of many ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents and offers modern scientific explanations for learning and training safely. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding. Qìgōng Small Circulation is organized into three parts Foundations: General Qìgōng concepts and meditation theory Meditation training procedures: Four refinements and five regulatings The practice of Small Circulation meditation This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Dedication About the Author Foreword Preface PART I. FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1. General Concepts Introduction 1-2. What is Qi and What is Qigong? 1-3. Categories of Qigong 1-4. Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li 1-5. Qigong and Health 1-6. Qigong and Longevity 1-7. Qigong and Spiritual Enlightenment 1-8. Buddhist and Daoist Qigong Concepts 1-9. Importance of Qigong Study to the Human Race 1-10. About this Book Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundations 2-1. Introduction 2-2. Qi Vessels and Channels 2-3. Human Qigong Science 2-4. Meaning and Purpose of Meditation 2-5. Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong 2-6. What is Small Circulation? 2-7. What is Grand Circulation? 2-8. What is Enlightenment Meditation? PART II. MEDITATION TRAINING PROCEDURES Chapter 3. Four Refinements 3-1. Introduction 3-2. Refine the Essence and Convert It into Qi 3-3. Purify Qi and Convert It into Spirit 3-4. Refine Spirit and Return It to Nothingness 3-5. Crush the Nothingness Chapter 4. Five Regulatings 4-1. Introduction 4-2. Regulating the Body (Tiao Shen) 4-3. Regulating the Breathing (Tiao Xi) 4-4. Regulating the Mind (Tiao Xin) 4-5. Regulating the Qi (Tiao Qi) 4-6. Regulating the Spirit (Tiao Shen) PART III. SMALL CIRCULATION MEDITATION Chapter 5. Theoretical Root of Small Circulation Meditation 5-1. Introduction 5-2. Small Circulation—Past and Present 5-3. Small Circulation and Qi Network 5-4. Theory of Small Circulation Meditation 5-5. Three Gates 5-6. Different Paths of Small Circulation 5-7. Tang Dynasty Internal Elixir Meditation Illustration Chapter 6. Embryonic Breathing 6-1. Introduction 6-2. Theory of Embryonic Breathing 6-3. Method of Embryonic Breathing Chapter 7. Important Points in Meditation 7-1. Introduction 7-2. Preparations 7-3. Meditation Place 7-4. Best time for Meditation 7-5. Meditation Orientation 7-6. Common Experiences for Qigong Beginners 7-7. Common Sensations in Still Meditation 7-8. Deviations and Corrections 7-9. Twenty-Four Rules for Qigong Practice Chapter 8. Small Circulation Meditation Practice 8-1. Introduction 8-2. Regulating the Body 8-3. Regulating the Breathing 8-4. Regulating the Emotional Mind 8-5. Regulating the Qi 8-6. Regulating the Spirit 8-7. Regulating the Essence 8-8. Recovery from the Meditative State 8-9. Meditation and Healing PART IV. QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLE HUMAN FUTURE Chapter 9. Questions and Possible Human Future Chapter 10. Conclusion Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms Index

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Book SynopsisHOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years is the official illustrated history of automotive enthusiasts’ favorite magazine.Trade Review"What I really dig about the HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years. Is the way they broke it out by decades. I can dig deep into the historical figures of the 1940s. Or when the mood hits, get groovy over the crazy cars and dragsters of the 1960s. If you have a garage library like I do, then this is a MUST-HAVE on your shelf. A timeless tome that you will share with your brothers over pizza after installing that new intake" * Blacktop Magazine *"At times, the writing so captures the scene at the moment that it’s almost possible to smell oil, and there’s even a temptation to look back for greasy fingerprints after a page is turned." * ClassicCars.Ride-CT.com *"For the hot rod enthusiast, especially fans of Hot Rod Magazine, this is the essential ‘coffee table’ book to share with friends, or put in your waiting room to entertain clients, if you trust them not to walk away with it." * Sun Cruiser Media *Table of ContentsContents 5 Foreword: 75 Years of Influence, by David Freiburger 01 ] The 1940s: Where It All Began 02 ] The 1950s: Boom Times 03 ] The 1960s: Swingin’ 04 ] The 1970s: Performance Is Dead. Long Live Performance 05 ] The 1980s: Dare to Be Different 06 ] The 1990s: In It for the Long Haul 07 ] The 2000s: A New Look for the Next Century 08 ] The 2010s: Discovering a New Direction 09 ] The 2020s: Where It’s Going Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisExplore more than 25 legendary F1 race tracks in high-definition satellite photography. From the glamour of Monaco and Yas Marina, to the heritage of Silverstone, Monza and Spa-Francorchamps, Formula One Circuits from Above showcases more than 25 legendary F1 race tracks as you've never seen them before. Powered by unique Google™ Earth photography, this stunning illustrated book highlights the signature properties of iconic circuits including Monza, Interlagos and the Nurburgring in incredible detail, providing an unparalleled insight into the unique strengths and challenges of each.This insightful commentary is accompanied by fascinating details on the history of each circuit, as well as the outstanding drivers and unforgettable moments that have defined them: the rivalries, the controversies and the spectacular feats of driving skill. Whether you're a seasoned F1 fan or a newcomer to the sport, Formula One Circuits from Above captures the colour, drama, history and excitement of Formula One.Table of ContentsHigh-definition aerial photographs of all these legendary F1 circuits, along with fascinating trivia and historic moments from each. EUROPE: Spa-Francorchamps • Magny-Cours • Hockenheim • Nurburgring • Red Bull Ring • Brands Hatch • Silverstone • Hungaroring • Imola • Monza • Monaco • Baku • Sochi • Barcelona. ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST: Yas Marina • Sakhir • Shanghai • Suzuka • Sepang • Marina Bay. THE AMERICAS: Buenos Aires • Interlagos • Montreal • Circuit of the Americas • Indianapolis • Mexico City. AUSTRALIA: Adelaide • Melbourne.

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Book Synopsis*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*HOW DOES A PIT CREW CHANGE FOUR WHEELS IN 1.9 SECONDS?AND WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR A COMPANY LIKE BLACKBERRY?WHAT IS RON DENNIS' SECRET TO GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT?AND HOW CAN THAT HELP TV PRODUCERS?WHY IS F1 THE PERFECT EXAMPLE FOR LEADERSHIP, MOTIVATION AND STRATEGY?AND WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM IT?In The Winning Formula, driver, commentator and entrepreneur David Coulthard opens the doors to the secretive world of F1 and reveals in simple, entertaining and utterly compelling terms how he has been able to master this mind-boggling variety of disciplines by applying the skills honed from his years at the top of the world's most demanding motorsport.By recounting his own stories, and combining them with first-hand experience of stellar individuals such as Lewis Hamilton, Ron Dennis, Sir Frank Williams, Christian Horner and Sebastian Vettel, Coulthard provides a fascinating fly-on-the-wall insight into F1 but at the same time offers an invaluable guide to the business of sport and the sport of business.

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Book Synopsis"An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safely Emily Scherb--a physical therapist who specializes in the care, treatment, and education of circus performers--offers the first comprehensive anatomy book specifically designed for aerialists (including trapeze, silk, and other aerial arts). Using full-color illustrations and photographs, this book shows aerial artists how to perform at their best while protecting their body from injury with correct form, precise alignment, and good training habits. Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Scherb explains the anatomical rationale for progressions of learning and demonstrates simple movements to achieve the coordination, muscular control, strength, and fitness needed to move safely and seamlessly through the air. Aerialists learn how bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues allow for specific movements and gain an appreciation for concepts of proximal stability. They discoverthe secrets of hanging with correct form, how to progress from hanging into a pull up, an inversion, and beyond with a strong center, precise muscle sequencing, and ease of movement. Anatomy of Aerial Arts lays a solid foundation for beginners and also provides advanced students with a wealth of insights into their own performance as well as refreshers on fundamentals in warm ups and conditioning. It explains how to structure a training session, how to care for injuries, and best practices for basic selffirst aid"--

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Book SynopsisA respected equine vet and farrier have joined forces to produce this manual for trainee and working farriers. This fully updated new edition for 2022, starts with a brief history of farriery, then looks at the legalities of the job and how to control equines for trimming and shoeing. The authors describe the care and maintenance of the forge and farriery tools, as well as the anatomy and function of the horse, especially the lower limbs, the principles of foot balance, and the practice of shoeing. Shoe making, surgical shoes, lameness and shoeing are dealt with in detail, and the book is embellished with hundreds of specially taken photos, and explanatory line drawings.

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Book SynopsisThis revised and updated biography intertwines the incredible playing career of one of the best and most popular tennis players of all time with a history of how he came to rescue the image of a young, war-torn country on the world stage. It describes Djokovic’s modest upbringing, revealing how he met the woman who taught him both to play tennis and how to deal with life as a high-profile icon. It charts Djokovic’s battle with illness, his relationship with a volatile father, and how his on-court deeds have made his country proud. It also tells the story of Serbia, offering a nuanced portrait of a people with a troubled past, and offers an unrivaled assessment of the player’s recent drop in form—and the untold reasons behind it.

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Book SynopsisMountaintops have long been seen as sacred places, home to gods and dreams. In one climbing year Peter Boardman visited three very different sacred mountains.He began in the New Year, on the South Face of the Carstensz Pyramid in New Guinea. This shark’s fin of steep limestone walls and sweeping glaciers is the highest point between the Andes and the Himalaya, and one of the most inaccessible, rising above thick jungle inhabited by warring Stone Age tribes.During the spring Boardman was on more familiar, if hardly more reassuring, ground, making a four-man, oxygen-free attempt on the world’s third highest peak, Kangchenjunga. Hurricane-force winds beat back their first two bids on the unclimbed North Ridge, but they eventually stood within feet of the summit – leaving the final few yards untrodden in deference to the inhabiting deity.In October, he was back in the Himalaya and climbing the mountain most sacred to the Sherpas: the twin-summited Gauri Sankar. Renowned for its technical difficulty and spectacular profile, it is aptly dubbed the Eiger of the Himalaya and Boardman’s first ascent of the South Summit took a committing and gruelling twenty-three days.Three sacred mountains, three very different expeditions, all superbly captured by Boardman in Sacred Summits, his second book, first published shortly after his death in 1982. Combining the excitement of extreme climbing with acute observation of life in the mountains, this is an amusing, dramatic, poignant and thought-provoking book, amply fulfilling the promise of Boardman’s first title, The Shining Mountain, for which he won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1979.Trade Review'A poignant record of [Boardman's] great skill and determination as a mountaineer.' - J.H. Emlyn Jones, Alpine JournalTable of ContentsForeword by Chris Bonington ‘A Great Partnership’Part One Snow Mountains Of New GuineaChapter One Sacred SummitsChapter Two Troubled ParadiseChapter Three AmakaneChapter Four CarstenszChapter Five DugunduguChapter Six An Impossible DreamChapter Seven Back From The Stone AgePart Two KangchenjungaChapter Eight SpringChapter Nine SéracsChapter Ten The WallChapter Eleven Ordeal By StormChapter Twelve Before DawnChapter Thirteen Softly To The Untrodden SummitChapter Fourteen Down WindChapter Fifteen SummerPart Three Gauri SankarChapter Sixteen First TimeChapter Seventeen Knight MovesChapter Eighteen BorderlineChapter Nineteen Cliffs Of FallChapter Twenty Final ChoiceChapter Twenty One TseringmaChapter Twenty Two Autumn … To Earth With LoveChapter Twenty Three WinterAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 38 day walks in Italy’s Stelvio National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Italian Rhaetian Alps, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 5-18km (3-11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-7 hours. They are and are perfect for walking late June through October. Sketch maps included for each walk Highlights include the Stelvio Pass, Forno glacier and Ortler Detailed information on planning, accommodation and public transport Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsIntroduction Geography History Nomenclature Plants and flowers Wildlife Valleys and bases Getting there Local transport Information When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to take Maps Dos and don'ts Emergencies Using this guide Walks Walk 1 St Gertraud Alm Route Walk 2 Höchsterhütte Circuit Walk 3 Fischersee Walk Walk 4 Rifugio Lago Corvo Walk 5 Rifugio Dorigoni Tour Walk 6 Baito Campisolo Route Walk 7 Cascate di Saent Walk 8 Ragaiolo Falls and the Venetian Sawmill Walk 9 Val Cercen Walk 10 Rifugio Larcher Tour Walk 11 Monte Vioz Walk 12 Sentiero dei Tedeschi Walk 13 Malga Covel and Waterfalls Walk 14 Forte Barba di Fior Loop Walk 15 Lago di Pian Palù Circuit Walk 16 Dosso Tresero Walk 17 The Forni Sentiero Glaciologico Alto Walk 18 Valle di Ced#xe8;c Walk 19 Rifugio Casati Walk 20 Val Zebrù and Rifugio V° Alpini Walk 21 Lago della Manzina Walk 22 Santa Caterina to Sant'Antonio Walk 23 Monte delle Scale Walk 24 Valle Forcola Traverse Walk 25 Monte Scorluzzo and Filone dei Möt Walk 26 Goldseeweg Walk 27 Berglhütte Walk 28 Trafoi Waterfalls Walk 29 Tabarettahütte Walk 30 Hintergrathütte Tour Walk 31 Düsseldorferhütte and Kanzel Circuit Walk 32 Madritschjoch and Hintere Schöntaufspitze Walk 33 The Martelltal Glacier Trail Walk 34 Zufritt See and Larchboden Loop Walk 35 Stallwieshof Traverse Walk 36 Pedertal Walk 37 Orgelspitze Walk 38 Soyalm Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThe World Cup 2018 saw a record 66 goals scored from set-piece situations (42% of the 155 total goals scored), a remarkable and emphatic statement regarding the influence of set-pieces on the modern game. Yet very little, if any, attention is paid to the influence of set-pieces in coaching literature, coaching courses, or symposiums. The Ultimate Book of Soccer Set-Pieces is the most comprehensive examination of set-piece planning on both the attacking and defending sides of the ball. It carefully and thoroughly examines the potential of all manner of restarts in soccer, from throw-ins to corner kicks and free kicks. From simple organizational considerations to complex plays featuring many variations, this book is the tool coaches at every level need to prepare their teams to win the set-piece battle.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round walking. Walks range from 2km to 23km (1-14 miles) in length with most walks being enjoyed in 3-4 hours. They start from key areas including Catania, Messina, Taormina. Sketch maps included for each walk Information on Travelling Around Sicily, Accommodation, and Food and Drink Highlights include Mount Etna, Madonie, the Nebrodi mountains and the Aeolian trail Short Italian-English glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Background Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas When to Go What to Take Emergencies Reaching Sicily Travelling Around Sicily Accommodation Telephones Food and Drink Tourist Information Flowers and Trees Wildlife WALKS The Northeast Coast 1 Taormina and the Castello Saraceno 2 Castelmola The Alcantara River Valley 3 Monte Mojo 4 Francavilla and the River Monte Etna 5 The Craters of Monte Silvestri 6 Monte Nero degli Zappini Loop 7 Schiena dell'Asino 8 The Monti Sartorio Circuit 9 Monte Nero Circuit and Grotta dei Lamponi 10 Monte Etna: The North-South Traverse Monti Iblei and the Southeast Corner 11 Wondrous Pantalica and its Necropolises 12 The Pantalica River Walk 13 Cava Grande del Cassibile 14 Noto Antica 15 Riserva Naturale di Vendicari 16 Isola delle Correnti 17 Cava d'Ispica Antiquities in the West 18 The White Cliffs of Eraclea Minoa 19 The Stones of Selinunte 20 Mozia and its Lagoon Le Isole Egadi (Egadi Islands) 21 Favignana by Bicycle 22 Levanzo and its Cave Paintings 23 Marettimo's Coastal Path 24 Marettimo's High Level Circuit The Glorious Northwest 25 Marvellous Medieval Erice 26 Riserva Naturale di Monte Cofan 27 Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Palermo Surrounds 28 Palermo's Monte Pellegrino 29 Monte Iato 30 Piana degli Albanesi 31 Bosco della Ficuzza 32 Rocca Busambra Le Madonie (Madonie Mountains) 33 Cefalù and its Rocca 34 Isnello to Gratteri 35 Pizzo Carbonara 36 Piano Cervi 37 Vallone Madonna degli Angeli 38 Piano Sempria Sentiero Natura I Nebrodi (Nebrodi Mountains) 39 Biviere di Cesarò 40 Floresta to Randazzo Le Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) 41 Vulcano's Gran Cratere 42 Lipari's Castello and Southern Headlands 43 Lipari's San Calogero Spa 44 Salina's Monte Fossa delle Felci 45 Stromboli - Ascent to the Volcano 46 Stromboli Loop Appendix A Italian-English Glossary Appendix B Further Reading

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Book SynopsisMillions of people worldwide practice t’ai chi, the most popular form of which was codified beginning in the 1960s by Cheng Man Ch’ing. In this scholarly yet practical book, Professor Cheng shows precisely how the postures and moves of t’ai chi work, with examples from anatomy and physics, both internally as energetic principles and externally on opponents. He clarifies the spheres, triangles, and centripetal and centrifugal forces within physical exchanges such as push-hands. Contrasting Western and Chinese techniques of healing, he also explores the relationships of organs to one another in pathology and the necessary dynamics of treatment. Professor Cheng explains how the practitioner may serve as his or her own doctor and, likewise, as the physician or trainer of an attacker. The martial arts, he says, are not a special case of unusual power, simply an aspect of adapting natural and cosmic law to circumstance. This edition of the classic text contains 13 major essays; oral secrets from Cheng’s teacher Yang Cheng’fu; a Q&A with commentary on martial arts classics; the author’s application and functions of each of the 37 postures of the short form, with the original photographs of him as a young man; two prefaces; and much more.

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Book SynopsisIn this book you'll find 64 routes that, if you complete them all, by default you will also have completed the Wainwrights. A few of the summits are featured in more than one walk. That's ok. You can do them more than once! Why do we need a guide book on the fells of the Lake District if Wainwright wrote seven of them? Well, I should say right here that this book is not intended to replace Wainwright's Pictorial Guides. They are superb books. But, they were written in the 1950s and 60s, and yes, some things in the hills have changed in the intervening years. Another reason is that many walkers struggle to devise full-day walks using the Wainwright guide books. Yes, he has detailed pretty much every conceivable way of getting to each individual summit, but this leaves the reader having to then come up with their own plan to make a longer day of it by continuing over one or more other fells. Wainwright didn't describe day walks in these seven guidebooks. He described individual ways up and down each one. So, please buy the Wainwright guidebooks if you haven't got them on your bookshelves already. Just use them alongside this book.

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Book SynopsisEverything you [n]ever wanted to know about big wall and aid climbing - from light and fast speed ascents to full-on vertical camping - along with the most up-to-date tips, tricks and techniques to teach you the Better Way to climb big walls. The "climbing porn" photos are superb, and the text is both creative and entertaining. The passion, thrill and suffering shared in the stories by the best aid climbers on the planet will make your hands sweat in terror, and the brilliant action photographs ensure this book will end up in haul bags and on coffee tables the wor Fabio Elli, one of the authors, is a chemical engineer who lives in the north of Italy near Como - he was introduced to climbing and the mountains by his dad when he was 14, and since then he's never stopped. He's an alpinism and ice climbing enthusiast, he also enjoys biking and photography. In 2010, he felt the pull of his aiders, and he has been active since then, often solo. He has climbed many of the most demanding classics in the Mont Blanc massif, and also on the Moose's Tooth in Alaska plus most of the 'classics' on El Capitan. Peter Zarbrok, the other author of the guide, began as a caver who started climbing in 1979. Also a chemical engineer, he is a self-unemployed financial advisor prefering the 'dirtbag' lifestyle. He is active in the exploration and survey of the Mammoth Cave System in Kentucky and also in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Book Synopsis'This fascinating history of how, where and why humans swim...is perfect reading for those missing a splash-about during the lockdown.' GuardianFrom the first recorded dip into what's now the driest spot on earth to the recreational swimmers in your local pool, humans have been getting wet for 10,000 years. And for most of modern history, swimming has caused a ripple that touches us all.Splash! dives into Egypt, winds through ancient Greece and Rome, flows mostly underground through the Dark and Middle Ages (at least in Europe), and then re-emerges in the wake of the Renaissance before taking its final lap at the modern Olympic Games. Along the way, it kicks away the idea that swimming is just about speed or great feats of aquatic endurance, revealing how its history spans religion, fashion, architecture, public health, colonialism, segregation, sexism, sexiness, guts, glory and much, much more.As refreshing as jumping into a pool on a hot summer's day, Splash! sweeps across the whole of humankind's swimming history with an irrepressible enthusiasm that will make you crave your next dip.Trade ReviewThis fascinating history of how, where and why humans swim...is perfect reading for those missing a splash-about during the lockdown. -- Katy Guest * Guardian *deeply researched and written in an accessible and humorous style * Times Literary Supplement *Splash! is an incredible book - the most amazing stories of anything and everything you wanted to know about the world and culture of swimming and its history. I loved every page! -- Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Olympic television swimming analystAn exuberant and sweeping cultural history of the sport and a thoughtful meditation on its possible origins and humankind's larger relationship to water itself...Means takes us on a breezy, easily readable journey across time and space to help us even to begin to understand why we took to the water in the first place and why we still insist on splashing about in it today. A great gift for the swimmer in you or in your life. -- Julie Checkoway, New York Times bestselling author of THE THREE-YEAR SWIM CLUBHoward Means' Splash! has raised the bar for the 'swimoir'! He takes masterful strokes through 10,000 years of the cultural and social history of swimming and makes the strongest case yet written on why everyone should swim. -- Bruce Wigo, former CEO & President, International Swimming Hall of FameTable of Contents1: Gods, Humans, and the Aquatic Ape 2: Swimming's Golden Age 3: First There Was Swimming; Then There Was None 4: Rediscovering a Lost Art 5: Swimming 2.0 6: A Frog in Every Tub 7: Diving in for Dollars and Pounds 8: Climb Every Mountain, Swim Every Sea 9: The Great Swimming Cover-Up 10: An Aussie Wrecking Ball Goes Rogue 11: Nylon, WWII, James Bond, and the G-String 12: Swimming Together, Swimming Alone 13: The Last Taboo 14: Growing Pains 15: The Fastest Swimmer Ever 16: Is Enough Ever Enough?

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Book SynopsisIn no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame. With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse's anatomy and how it is impacted by various riding techniques, Balancing Act presents proof that, although some steps have been taken to prevent the use of forceful and cruel techniques, many sport horses still perform in pain and discomfort. With fabulous art to help show the anatomy of the horse and multiple examples of poor riding in pictures so that the reader can avoid similar pitfalls, Dr. Heuschmann gives all of us reasons to examine ourselves and those around us through the lens of the horse's welfare. Readers will also find five chapters full of researched and proven recommendations for retraining horses with behavioural or biomechanical issues related to poor training techniques, including: the tense horse; the rein-lame horse; the horse with gait deviations; the hyperflexed horse; and the unbalanced horse that is completely off the aids. In paperback for the first time with new observations from the author, Balancing Act is for every conscientious horse person intent on riding and training with the good of the horse in mind.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect gift for the travelling football fan, football lovers or for anyone lucky enough to watch European football live. Available as part of our Collect and Scratch range, the Scratch Off European Football Grounds displays 75 stunning stadiums in Europe where the very best football clubs compete or have participated in European championships. Each Stadium is located by a football icon and you can scratch off the label and football kit, revealing the team colours. Follow your team as they play in these locations, and scratch them off the map. Or if you're lucky, scratch off these stadiums as you visit them in Europe as an away supporter this season! Are you a true football fan that can visit all 75 in your lifetime?

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Book SynopsisVicki Hastrich takes the reader on a stunning voyage through her writer's life and across her chosen patch: the private byways of Brisbane Water, north of Sydney, where she has spent much of her life.Hastrich fuses her intimate, loving knowledge of a tiny arena of Australia's natural world with the grand influence of ideas from throughout civilisation - from the baroque to the American Western, and artists as diverse as Zane Grey, Tiepolo and Goya - to create a truly original and deeply pleasurable collection.Night Fishing unfolds as a series of expeditions or essays, undertaken in the spirit of the philosopher scientist. All the while, slowly, thoughtfully, Hastrich reveals the ordinary and remarkable detail of her life, from her childhood by the sea to her life as a camera operator for the ABC, as a historian and amateur marine biologist, and as a single woman exploring her small stretch of water.The result is entirely new, entirely fresh and profoundly captivating. Night Fishing is a tonic for those of us who have forgotten how to slow down, how to look around, how to be part of our natural world. It will take its place alongside classics of observation and nature by David Malouf, Tim Winton and Annie Dillard.Trade ReviewDeft, ambitious, tender and humane, Night Fishing is the most breathtakingly original memoir you will ever read. -- Charlotte Wood * Charlotte Wood *

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Book SynopsisKefalonia was popularised and made famous by Captain Corelli's Mandolin. For your best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Kefalonia and Ithaca Tour and Trail Super Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price. A large 960mm by 690mm double sided map sheet has both Kefalonia and Ithaca at 1:40,000 scale with the North-West of Kefalonia on the cover side and the South-East of Kefalonia with neighbouring island Ithaca on the reverse. A generous common overlap of Kefalonia reduces the need to turn the map over when navigating. Our special concertina map fold makes your map easy to open and easy to refold to its 230mm by 120mm pocket size. Our legendary 'Tour & Trail' level of detail ranges from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow country roads, plus dirt roads, tracks and walking trails. Place names are in English and Greek to aid your navigation. Altitude shading is designed to clearly show the altitude range when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 20 metre and 100 metre contours combined with altitude shading bring this beautiful landscape to life. There are plenty of individual height points and all of the official Trig points are on the map. Tour and Trail attention to detail includes our useful symbol range including viewpoints, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds, cemeteries, monasteries, churches, chapels, lighthouses, castles, camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. Published walking routes are clearly highlighted on the map. It all adds up to the most detailed and most durable map of Kefalonia and Ithaca that you can buy anywhere. Super Durable means a waterproof, tear-proof, map that can take the roughest treatment and still folds up like new after your adventures. Super Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use Wear and Tear guarantee. Digital editions of our Kefalonia and Ithaca Tour and Trail Map are available for phone apps and Garmin users from our Discovery Walking Guides website.

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Book SynopsisDuck punch, cover block and knee strike. Boxing, wrestling and Ju-Jitsu. Gameplan, lines of attack and final disengagement. If you can’t take flight, you’re going to have to fight. Extreme Unarmed Combat is an authoritative handbook on an immense array of close combat defence techniques, from fistfights to headlocks, from tackling single unarmed opponents to armed groups, from stance to manoeuvring. Presented in a handy pocketbook format, Extreme Unarmed Combat’s structure considers the different fighting and martial arts skills you can use before looking at the areas of the body to defend, how to attack without letting yourself be hurt and how to incapacitate your opponent. With more than 300 black-&-white illustrations of combat scenarios, punches, blocks and ducks, and with expert easy-to-follow text, Extreme Unarmed Combat guides you through everything you need to know about what to do when you can’t escape trouble. This book could save your life.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE: TOOLS 1. Basics 2. Defensive Tools 3. Striking Tools 4. Grappling Tools 5. Groundfighting Tools PART TWO: APPLICATIONS 6. The Unarmed Opponent 7. The Armed Opponent 8. Firearms 9. Multiple Combatants 10. Distraction, Misdirection & Psychological Techniques PART THREE: TRAINING 11. Physical Training 12. Application Work Final Notes Appendices: Civilian Applications Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisClients often find the camaraderie of group training to be engaging and fun, motivating them to commit to regular activity. But participants also appreciate a more personalized experience, with focused attention from the instructor. That’s where small-group training comes in. A Professional’s Guide to Small-Group Personal Training is a much-needed resource designed to help you successfully lead training sessions for small groups—incorporating group dynamics and your knowledge of training principles to develop business offerings that will create a new stream of revenue. Learn how to apply group dynamics and social interaction to create a comfortable environment for clients who enjoy personal training in a group setting. Develop the skills necessary to quickly modify work for each participant to keep your entire group engaged and progressing toward their fitness goals. Increase client performance, adherence, and enjoyment while growing relationships bTable of ContentsPart I. The Business of Small-Group Personal TrainingChapter 1. Understanding Small-Group Personal TrainingChapter 2. Risk Management and Safe Training PracticesChapter 3. Creating Your PlanChapter 4. Building Your Client BasePart II. Working With Small GroupsChapter 5. Assessment and Exercise TestingChapter 6. Understanding Your Client and Enhancing the Group ExperienceChapter 7. The Three Styles of Coaching: Verbal, Visual, KinestheticChapter 8. Strategies to Optimize Group AchievementPart III. Applying Foundational Training Principles to Programming PracticesChapter 9. Training Principles and Programming ComponentsChapter 10. Advanced Training TechniquesChapter 11. Dynamic Warm-Ups and Cool-DownsPart IV. Sample ProgramsChapter 12. Introductory Training ProgramsChapter 13. Advanced Training ProgramsChapter 14. Partner and Team Training ProgramsChapter 15. Selected Exercises

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Book SynopsisStanding Free is the funny, emotional, at times downright bizarre but always enthralling autobiography of 1980s and 90s Aberdeen FC hero Theo ten Caat. Theo's time at Aberdeen was certainly eventful. All is revealed in this no-punches-pulled chronicle of his career, both in Scotland and Holland, told in Theo's own words.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of the popular paddling guidebook, "White Water Massif Central". -newly researched, completely updated, and given a more focussed, title. It is written for the recreational canoeist, kayaker, or stand up paddle boarder going on holiday to the South of France.

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Book SynopsisDame Bola takes us on a journey through the rich football-related language phrases, concepts, stories used by arguably the most passionate fans in world football. Fútbol dominates Argentinian society's machinery the cogs of their world simply wouldn't turn without a metaphorical mention of football in every sentence.

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Book SynopsisOxford Brookes University Boat Club has risen from obscurity to being acclaimed as probably the best rowing club in the world, winning no less than 13 titles at Henley Royal Regatta in the last two years. With a historical overview and photographs, this book lifts the lid on how the inspirational coaches have taken Brookes to the very top of rowing

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October. Routes range from 4-25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Key bases include L’Aquila, Sulmona, Castel di Sangro, and the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation Highlights include Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and Corno Grande Information given on local geology and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Location of walks Introduction Abruzzo Geological history Human history Animals and birds Plants and flowers Food and drink Walking in Abruzzo When to go Getting there Getting around Places to base yourself Daily essentials Maps Using this guide Advice for the trail The Maiella National Park Walk 1 Fara San Martino gorge and Val Serviera Walk 2 The hermitage of San Bartolomeo di Legio Walk 3 Monte Morrone from Passo San Leonardo Walk 4 Morrone di Pacentro and Monte Mileto Walk 5 The Orfento valley Walk 6 Caramanico and the Orfento gorge Walk 7 Monte Amaro from Lama Biancha Walk 8 Monte Amaro from La Maielletta Walk 9 Monte Amaro from Fonte Romana Walk 10 The Alento valley above Serramonacesca Walk 11 Monte Porrara ridge Corno Grande and Campo Imperatore Walk 12 Monte Prena and Monte Camicia Walk 13 Santo Stefano and Rocca Calascio Walk 14 The west summit of Corno Grande Walk 15 The east summit of Corno Grande Walk 16 Campo Pericoli and Pizzo Cefalone Walk 17 Monte Bolza ridge Walk 18 Pietracamela and Prati di Tivo Walk 19 Monte Corvo and the Val Chiarino Monti Della Laga Walk 20 Monte di Mezzo circuit from Campotosto Walk 21 Cima della Laghetta and Monte Gorzano The Abruzzo National Park Walk 22 Villetta Barrea and Civitella Alfedena Walk 23 The Val di Rose Walk 24 Monte La Meta and the Mainarde crest Walk 25 La Terratta Walk 26 The Scanno town and lake loop Walk 27 Serra del Campitello and Monte Godi Walk 28 Monte Marsicano Walk 29 Colli Alti and Bassi from Pescasseroli Sulmona Valley and Monte Genzana Walk 30 Anversa degli Abruzzi and Castrovalva Walk 31 Monte Mattone from Pettorano sul Gizio Walk 32 Monte Genzana from Pettorano sul Gizio Walk 33 A tour of the Valle del Gizio The Sirente-Velino Regional Park Walk 34 Monte Sirente Walk 35 The Celano gorge via Fonte degli Innamorati Walk 36 Monte Velino Walk 37 Monte Ocre Walk 38 Fontecchio and Pagliare di Tione Walk 39 The Navelli plain The Simbruini Regional Park Walk 40 Monte Viglio Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Further access information Appendix C Italian-English glossary Appendix D Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisOne of golf's most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world's most infuriating sport.

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Book SynopsisSo you're thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You're in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you're a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Youth Basketball 7 Chapter 1: Teaching Basketball to Children 9 Chapter 2: Preparing for a Successful Season 17 Chapter 3: Covering the Basketball Basics 31 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Parents 51 Part II: Building Your Basketball Coaching Skills 67 Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 69 Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 85 Chapter 7: Game Day 103 Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 121 Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 131 Chapter 9: Teaching the Offensive Fundamentals 133 Chapter 10: Teaching the Defensive Fundamentals 155 Chapter 11: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 177 Chapter 12: Coaching Offense 101 195 Chapter 13: Coaching Defense 101 213 Chapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 231 Part IV: Moving On to Advanced Basketball Strategies 247 Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 249 Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 265 Chapter 17: Zoning In on Advanced Drills 281 Part V: Shooting for the Extra Points 291 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Injury Free 293 Chapter 19: Challenges Every Coach Faces 311 Chapter 20: Coaching a Travel Team 327 Part VI: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 21; Ten (Or So) Things to Say to Your Team before the Game 339 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Stay Realistic When Coaching Children 343 Index 347

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Book Synopsis'This is fencing!' is a rally call heard in training centres around the country. Coined by experienced GB fencing coach, Ziemowit Wojciechowski, it embodies the passion, skill and dedication needed to excel at an international level. As one of the world's most renowned foil coaches, achieving Olympic podium success and top world rankings for his fencers, Ziemowit has sustained a long and successful career, which he now unpacks in this comprehensive guide. Using real life examples and case studies, This is Fencing! offers detailed approaches to training, tactics and exercises in the foil, providing key insights into how to create both individual and club training sessions. Key topics include: the core principles of coaching, training and performance; aspects of an individual lesson; detailed examples of footwork exercises; physical and psychological preparation and practical tactical advice during competitions.

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Book SynopsisThe Pennine Way is a National Trail. It follows the backbone of England from the Peak District to the Scottish borders. It is one of the toughest UK long distance footpaths, and forms part of the European Footpath Network. The Pennine Way was Britains first National Trail, opened in 1965. Just 2 HARVEY maps cover the whole 268 mile route. Each covers a section of the Way suitable for a comfortable week of walking. Each starts and finishes near public transport, so no hassle with getting lifts. Each also contains lots of information and useful telephone numbers to assist the walker with planning. Pennine Way North covers the route from Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm. Information on finding accommodation, camping and food. Directions to the start. Also Ranger Service contact numbers and enlargements of towns/villages showing facilities available and tips on weather and clothing. Detailed mapping, full legend. National Grid - can be used with GPS.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBella's brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book' Joe LycettPerfect for resetting a glum January mindset' Alexandra HeminsleyMy kind of role model' Ben FogleDivorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in tears. She could barely find the strength to get off the sofa, let alone piece her life back together. Until one day she did something she had never done of her own free will she pulled on a pair of trainers and went for a run.That first attempt didn't last very long. But to her surprise, she was back out there the next day. And the day after that. She began to set herself achievable goals to run 5k in under 30 minutes, to walk to work every day for a week, to attempt 10 push-ups in a row. Before she knew it, her mood was lifting for the first time in years.In Jog On, Bella explains with hilarious and unfiltered honesty how she used running to battle crippling anxiety and depression, without having to sacrifice her main loves: booze, cigarettes and ice cream. With the help of a supporting cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople and friends, she shares a wealth of inspirational stories, research and tips that show how exercise often can be the best medicine. This funny, moving and motivational book will encourage you to say jog on' to your problems and get your life back on track no matter how small those first steps may be.Trade Review‘Bella’s brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. This is a compassionate and important book which presents running as a simple but effective antidote to an anxious world’ Joe Lycett ‘An insightful take on what it's like to experience, and confront one's mental health while joyfully celebrating the fact that just being an everyday runner can be enough to change your life. Warm, accessible and perfect for resetting a glum January mindset’ Alexandra Heminsley, author of Running Like a Girl ‘A heartfelt and joyous ode to the strange, wonderful pull of a pair of ugly trainers, tight fitting Polyester, the rainy, windy open road and the peace and clarity it brings. Anyone that runs will love this book’ Dermot O’Leary ‘I don’t know that I will ever become a runner but this book is an inspiring start to the year’ Nigella Lawson ‘My kind of role model’ Ben Fogle ‘A very relatable book’ Philippa Perry ‘Sport and exercise are important for both body and mind. Jog On is one person’s brutally honest and insightful account of how running had a positive impact on their mental health’ Jimmy Anderson ‘A brilliant, compassionate insight into both mental illness and exercise, Bella Mackie’s Jog On will act as a comfort – and a spur – to so many. It is kind, it is honest and it will make you finally pull on those trainers and get moving. It will also – and this is so important – help you to understand what those experiencing anxiety endure’ Lynn Enright ‘Timely and empathetic… an insightful take on what it’s like to experience, and confront one’s mental health… warm, accessible and perfect’ Grazia ‘A book of real hope and one that will truly inspire you’ Stylist

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Book Synopsis All the fun of Pavilion’s bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form! Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest events from more than a century of rugby history. Quiz categories include: Famous Firsts and Lasts Trophy Cabinet Unexpected Interruptions Men and Women Behaving Badly Political Connections The Numbers Game Family Ties Never Mind the Weather Whether you're testing your friends, practising for pub quizzes or just reading it in an armchair, this book will take your rugby knowledge to a whole new level. Word count: 30,000 words.

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Book SynopsisThe Peugeot 205 T16 is the legendary Group B turbocharged four-wheel-drive rally car produced by Peugeot between 1983 and 1988. 205 T16s won 16 World Championship rallies between 1984 and 1986 in the hands of Ari Vatanen, Timo Salonen, Juha Kankkunen and Bruno Saby, and lifted both the manufacturers' and drivers' titles in 1985 and 1986 in the hands of Timon Salonen and Juha Kankkunen respectively, against strong opposition from Audi, Lancia, Ford and Austin-Rover., The car was used to extraordinary effect by Peugeot as a marketing tool for the 205 road car, and the project lifted Peugeot to become a mainstream manufacturer to rival the established brands worldwide. Today, the appearance of 205 T16s is always eagerly anticipated at historic rally events, and motorsport retrospectives such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed., This manual chronicles the design, anatomy and operation of the 205 T16, with input from many of the drivers and engineers involved., Author: Nick Garton has been a journalist, author, championship manager and PR person working in motor sport for more than 20 years. His experience of rallying includes representing Shell's interests with Volkswagen, Hyundai and Peugeot. He is author of Haynes Ferrari 312T, Porsche 956/962 and Audi Quattro Rally Car Manuals.

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