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Book SynopsisWhat we eat has a huge impact on our physical and mental health, and on our performance in our chosen sport, whether we’re elite-level athletes or enthusiastic amateurs. But, with so much information out there, how do we choose a way of eating that is right for us?More Fuel You is a clear and authoritative guide to making the most of your nutrition. Leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor looks at fuelling needs for sporting participation, training and competition, and analyses some popular diet options, including low-carbohydrate, vegan and intermittent fasting.But this is not just another sports nutrition book. Renee recommends a holistic view: by understanding the human body and being self-aware, you can find the ideal nutritional approach for you personally. Significantly, Renee also discusses areas of sports nutrition in populations that are often overlooked, including women’s health and the menopause, healthy ageing, and the inclusion of individuals who don’t necessarily conform to the stereotype of an athlete, such as people living with chronic health conditions.Whatever your race, genetics, gender, age, socio-economic status, body type or ability, it’s important to be your own athlete, fuel appropriately for your body and enjoy what you do.Whether you’re a world-class or real-world athlete, if you’re serious about sport and nutrition, you can’t afford not to read this book.Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Damian HallA WORD FROM THE AUTHORINTRODUCTIONFuelling for Training and Competition CHAPTER 1: Food as FuelCHAPTER 2: Athlete DietsCHAPTER 3: Low-Carbohydrate DietsCHAPTER 4: Vegan and Plant-Based DietsCHAPTER 5: Intermittent FastingCHAPTER 6: Calorie-Controlled DietsFuelling for Specific PopulationsCHAPTER 7: The Female AthleteCHAPTER 8: The Masters AthleteCHAPTER 9: The Individual AthleteCHAPTER 10: Over to YouACKNOWLEDGEMENTSNOTESBIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisLos Leones: The Unique Story of Athletic Club Bilbao is the first English language book that tells the incredible story of the unique Basque club. Founded in 1898 by British migrant workers and Basque students, Athletic Club grew to become the most successful team in Spain. Along with Real Madrid and Barcelona, Los Leones have never been relegated, despite their self-imposed Basque-only transfer policy, a philosophy that causes intrigue across the footballing world. In an age of globalisation and astronomical transfer fees, Athletic stand apart. The complicated politics of the Basque Country and its strained relationship with Spain fuel the fierce sense of identity, passion and pride that Bilbaínos and Basques possess. The San Mamés stadium, or La Catedral, outshines even the Guggenheim Museum as the most important landmark in this one-club city. Exclusive interviews with former legends, prominent journalists and Athleticzales, provide the historical, political and social context of what makes Athletic so special.

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the Cape Wrath Trail, a long-distance trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath crossing the wild northwest of the Scottish Highlands. The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, with 6 alternative stages along the way, allowing for a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks. A long tough trek with no waymarking, this is for the tried and tested backpacker. The guidebook includes OS mapping, route profiles and detailed route descriptions and gives you all the information you need about accommodation (including hotels, bothies, B&Bs and bunkhouses), campsites and amenities en route, to help you plan and prepare for this epic challenge. The Cape Wrath Trail is regarded as the toughest long-distance route in Britain and offers unparalleled freedom and adventure to the experienced and self-sufficient backpacker prepared to walk for many days in remote wilderness. Travelling through the wild and rugged landscapes of Morar, Knoydart, Torridon and Assynt, it will test the limits of your endurance.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface Introduction Geology and wildlife Getting there Getting around When to go Accommodation Safety Emergencies Money and communications Preparation and planning What to take Waywarking and access Maps and navigation Using this guide 1 Fort William to Strathcarron Stage 1 Fort William to Glenfinnan Stage 2 Glenfinnan to Glen Dessarry Stage 3 Glen Dessarry to Barisdale Stage 4 Barisdale to Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) Alternative Stage 1 Fort William to Laggan Alternative Stage 2 Laggan to Cluanie Alternative Stage 3 Cluanie to Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) Stage 5 Morvich (near Shiel Bridge) to Strathcarron 2 Strathcarron to Inverlael (near Ullapool) Stage 6 Strathcarron to Kinlochewe Alternative Stage 6 Bendronaig to Kinlochewe Stage 7 Kinlochewe to Strath na Sealga Stage 8 Strath na Sealga to Inverlael (near Ullapool) 3 Inverlael to Cape Wrath Stage 9 Inverlael (near Ullapool) to Oykel Bridge Alternative Stage 9 Ullapool to Oykel Bridge Stage 10 Oykel Bridge to Inchnadamph (or Loch Ailsh) Stage 11 Inchnadamph to Glendhu Alternative Stage 11 Loch Ailsh to Glendhu Stage 12 Glendhu to Rhiconich Stage 13 Rhiconich to Sandwood Bay Stage 14 Sandwood Bay to Cape Wrath Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Shops, caf#xe9;s and Post Offices Appendix D Useful websites Appendix E Maps Appendix F Further reading

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Book SynopsisDeveloped by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines. Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 11 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique.Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Trade Review“This is the most comprehensive reference available for exercise professionals in the area of strength and conditioning. The depth of information is unmatched, and the level of current research dissemination is excellent.”©Doody’s Review Service, 2016, Kimberly Friedman, MS, The Ohio State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1. Structure and Function of Body SystemsN. Travis Triplett, PhD Musculoskeletal System Neuromuscular System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 2. Biomechanics of Resistance ExerciseJeffrey M. McBride, PhD Skeletal Musculature Anatomical Planes and Major Body Movements Human Strength and Power Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction Joint Biomechanics: Concerns in Resistance Training Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 3. Bioenergetics of Exercise and TrainingTrent J. Herda, PhD, and Joel T. Cramer, PhD Essential Terminology Biological Energy Systems Substrate Depletion and Repletion Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise Metabolic Specificity of Training Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 4. Endocrine Responses to Resistance ExerciseWilliam J. Kraemer, PhD, Jakob L. Vingren, PhD, and Barry A. Spiering, PhD Synthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Hormones Muscle as the Target for Hormone Interactions Role of Receptors in Mediating Hormonal Changes Categories of Hormones Heavy Resistance Exercise and Hormonal Increases Mechanisms of Hormonal Interactions Hormonal Changes in Peripheral Blood Adaptations in the Endocrine System Primary Anabolic Hormones Adrenal Hormones Other Hormonal Considerations Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 5. Adaptations to Anaerobic Training ProgramsDuncan French, PhD Neural Adaptations Muscular Adaptations Connective Tissue Adaptations Endocrine Responses and Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Anaerobic Exercise Compatibility of Aerobic and Anaerobic Modes of Training Overtraining Detraining Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 6. Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training ProgramsAnn Swank, PhD, and Carwyn Sharp, PhD Acute Responses to Aerobic Exercise Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training External and Individual Factors Influencing Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training Overtraining: Definition, Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Potential Markers Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 7. Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance ExerciseRhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, and Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD Children Female Athletes Older Adults Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 8. Psychology of Athletic Preparation and PerformanceTraci A. Statler, PhD, and Andrea M. DuBois, MS Role of Sport Psychology Ideal Performance State Energy Management: Arousal, Anxiety and Stress Influence of Arousal and Anxiety on Performance Motivation Attention and Focus Psychological Techniques for Improved Performance Enhancing Motor Skill Acquisition and Learning Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 9. Basic Nutrition Factors in HealthMarie Spano, MS, RD Role of Sport Nutrition Professionals Standard Nutrition Guidelines Macronutrients Vitamins Minerals Fluid and Electrolytes Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 10. Nutrition Strategies for Maximizing PerformanceMarie Spano, MS, RD Precompetition, During-Event, and Postcompetition Nutrition Nutrition Strategies for Altering Body Composition Feeding and Eating Disorders Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 11. Performance-Enhancing Substances and MethodsBill Campbell, PhD Types of Performance-Enhancing Substances Hormones Dietary Supplements Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 12. Principles of Test Selection and AdministrationMichael McGuigan, PhD Reasons for Testing Testing Terminology Evaluation of Test Quality Test Selection Test Administration Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 13. Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected TestsMichael McGuigan, PhD Measuring Parameters of Athletic Performance Selected Test Protocols and Scoring Data Statistical Evaluation of Test Data Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 14. Warm-Up and Flexibility TrainingIan Jeffreys, PhD Warm-Up Flexibility Types of Stretching Conclusion Static Stretching Techniques Dynamic Stretching Techniques Learning AidsChapter 15. Exercise Technique for Free-Weight and Machine TrainingScott Caulfield, BS Fundamentals of Exercise Technique Spotting Free-Weight Exercises Conclusion Resistance Training Exercises Learning AidsChapter 16. Exercise Technique for Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implement TrainingG. Gregory Haff, PhD, Doug Berninger, MEd, and Scott Caulfield, BS General Guidelines Body-Weight Training Methods Core Stability and Balance Training Methods Variable-Resistance Training Methods Nontraditional Implement Training Methods Unilateral Training Conclusion Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Exercises Learning AidsChapter 17. Program Design for Resistance TrainingJeremy M. Sheppard, PhD, and N. Travis Triplett, PhD Principles of Anaerobic Exercise Prescription Step 1: Needs Analysis Step 2: Exercise Selection Step 3: Training Frequency Step 4: Exercise Order Step 5: Training Load and Repetitions Step 6: Volume Step 7: Rest Periods Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 18. Program Design and Technique for Plyometric Training David H. Potach, PT, and Donald A. Chu, PhD, PT Plyometric Mechanics and Physiology Design of Plyometric Training Programs Age Considerations Plyometrics and Other Forms of Exercise Safety Considerations Conclusion Plyometric Drills Learning AidsChapter 19. Program Design and Technique for Speed and Agility Training Brad H. DeWeese, EdD, and Sophia Nimphius, PhD Speed and Agility Mechanics Neurophysiological Basis for Speed Running Speed Agility Performance and Change-of-Direction Ability Methods of Developing Speed Methods of Developing Agility Program Design Speed Development Strategies Agility Development Strategies Conclusion Speed and Agility Drills Learning AidsChapter 20. Program Design and Technique for Aerobic Endurance Training Benjamin H. Reuter, PhD, and J. Jay Dawes, PhD Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs Application of Program Design to Training Seasons Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training Conclusion Aerobic Endurance Training Exercises Learning AidsChapter 21. PeriodizationG. Gregory Haff, PhD Central Concepts Related to Periodization Periodization Hierarchy Periodization Periods Applying Sport Seasons to the Periodization Periods Undulating Versus Linear Periodization Models Example of an Annual Training Plan Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 22. Rehabilitation and Reconditioning David H. Potach, PT, and Terry L. Grindstaff, DPT Types of Injury Tissue Healing Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Strategies Program Design Reducing Risk of Injury and Reinjury Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 23. Facility Design, Layout, and OrganizationAndrea Hudy, MA General Aspects of New Facility Design Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities Assessing Athletic Program Needs Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility Maintaining and Cleaning Surfaces and Equipment Conclusion Learning AidsChapter 24. Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal IssuesTraci Statler, PhD, and Victor Brown, MS Mission Statement and Program Goals Legal and Ethical Issues Staff Policies and Activities Facility Administration Emergency Planning and Response Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the final 411km through Italy, from Lucca to Rome. Suitable for most abilities – although the hilly terrain calls for moderate fitness – this section can be walked in under three weeks. The route is presented in 18 stages, of between 14 and 33km (9–20 miles). GPX files available to download 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging details help you plan your itinerary Comprehensive information about refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation Table of ContentsMap key Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome Overview map Lucca to Rome Overview profile Lucca to Rome Route summary table Foreword Introduction: The Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome A brief history of the Via Francigena The modern Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome Planning your walk Where to begin When to walk Where to stay What and where to eat Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? How do I get to this portion of the Via Francigena? How do I return from Rome? How do I secure my credential and Testimonium? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Via Francigena in Central Italy Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage transport and storage Health and well-being How to use this guide GPX tracks and accommodation downloads Section 1: Tuscany Stage 1 Lucca to Altopascio Stage 2 Altopascio to San Miniato Stage 3 San Miniato to Gambassi Terme Stage 4 Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano Stage 5 San Gimignano to Monteriggioni Stage 6 Monteriggioni to Siena Stage 7 Siena to Ponte d'Arbia Stage 8 Ponte d'Arbia to San Quirico d'Orcia Stage 9 San Quirico d'Orcia to Radicofani Stage 10 Radicofani to Acquapendente Section 2: Lazio Stage 11 Acquapendente to Bolsena Stage 12 Bolsena to Montefiascone Stage 13 Montefiascone to Viterbo Stage 14/15 Cimino Variant: Viterbo to Sutri Stage 14 Viterbo to Vetralla Stage 15 Vetralla to Sutri Stage 16 Sutri to Campagnano di Roma Stage 17 Campagnano di Roma to La Storta Stage 18 La Storta to Vatican City Appendix A Stage planning table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Bibliography Appendix C Sigeric's journey: then and now

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Book SynopsisReduce stress, release pain and create whole body harmony with this practical introduction to Qigong and the yin/yang balance of Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese arts of ''movement meditation''. From reducing stress and improving posture to balance and general mobility, the many physical and mental benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi are widely celebrated. In this accessible book, Mimi Kuo-Deemer offers practices, insights and wisdom on these arts, and shows us how to support our natural capacity for energy, balance and wellbeing. Qigong''s approach is based on the Chinese Five Elements or Phases of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each natural element relates to an organ and meridian system in the body, and Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis will explore each of these elements as they relate to our physical, mental and emotional health. It also will include popular and widely practiced sequences and forms such as the 8 Brocades, Five Animal Frolics, Tai Chi Qigong Trade Review'Qigong is a new word that describes ancient Chinese practices that help us use our bodies to achieve goals greater than just physical health, including spiritual awareness - maybe what we in the 21st century call mindfulness. Figuring out how to do this is sometimes difficult - there are so many schools and masters that it can be a daunting task - but thanks to Mimi Kuo-Deemer, we have a wise, insightful guide to understand and practice this venerable practice that resonates strongly today.' * Ian Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao *

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Book SynopsisI can move only with the aid of barrels of anti-inflammatory gel, sticking plasters and real ale anaesthetic. Martin and I descend from hours of walking to the small town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. I walk, stiff legged, into the campsite office and a plump, middle-aged woman looks up from her desk and can see the old timer is in trouble.“Oh, what a shame you weren’t here last week,” she says, pity radiating from behind her horn-rimmed specs. “You’ve missed him.”I look at her, puzzled.“Elvis!” she explains. “You missed Elvis.”Oh God, now I’m hallucinating…In Bothy Tales, the follow-up to The Last Hillwalker from bestselling mountain writer John D. Burns, travel with the author to secret places hidden amongst the British hills and share his passion for the wonderful wilderness of our uplands.From remote glens deep in the Scottish Highlands, Burns brings a new volume of tales – some dramatic, some moving, some hilarious – from the isolated mountain shelters called bothies. Meet the vivid cast of characters who play their games there, from climbers with more confidence than sense to a young man who doesn’t have the slightest idea what he’s letting himself in for…Table of ContentsGhost RidersFaindouranAre You a Real Man?The Unforgiven MountaineerThe Night the Bothy BurnedDry Man WalkingOf Fire and MenOf Bothies and BikesWe Are LegendsGelder Shiel BothyBen Alder CottageA Night in Two-Hat BothyA Quiet WordRequiem in SutherlandBlack Norman’s HouseNever on SundayThe Cherry Tree King of KearvaigThe Yellow-Eyed Bird of Glen Dubh-LigheFrom My Cold Dead HandThe Man from the MinistryFolk Lost on the HillThe Ghost BothyThe Journey ContinuesAlso by John D BurnsThe Last Hillwalker

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Book Synopsis'A must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior.' - Wall Street JournalThe New York Times Bestselling account of the new frontier of sports recovery science, which shows what we should and shouldn't be doing between exercising to achieve maximum performance.All athletes, from Olympians to weekend warriors, must find the balance between training and recovery to maximize the benefits of workouts and reach optimal performance. For the longest time, coaches and training manuals have emphasized training above all else. However, science shows that recovery is a crucial component of exercise training and it may even be the most important one.Good to Go is the first definitive account of this new frontier in sports and exercise science. Christie Ashwanden takes you on a first-person tour through the science of exercise recovery, from ice baths and cryogenic freezing chambers to the science behind Usain Bolt’s love of chicken nuggets and Tom Brady’s recovery pyjamas.Full of eye-opening revelations, Aschwanden takes us on an invigorating journey through the science and potions of sports recovery and debunks the junk to give a clear picture of what we should actually be doing to achieve peak performance.Trade ReviewOne of the best science writers in the world . . . Good to Go is the definitive tour through a bewildering jungle of scientific (and pseudo-scientific) claims that comprise a multi-billion dollar recovery industry. -- David Epstein, bestselling author of The Sports Gene and RangeThe most important book about training you’ll read this year -- Alex Hutchinson, bestselling author of EndureThis authoritative, delightful, and much-needed book slices through the hype around athletic recovery -- Ed Yong, bestselling author of I Contain MultitudesDeeply researched and artfully written. . . a must-read for all athletes, from the professional to the weekend warrior * Wall Street Journal *Immensely enjoyable and relatable examination of the science of recovery . . . a tour de force of great science journalism -- Nate Silver, bestselling author of The Signal and the NoiseHow to best adapt to and benefit from training is still fraught with confusion . . . Christie Aschwanden offers much-needed clarity * Runner's World *Fascinating! Christie Aschwanden makes the mind-boggling world of sports recovery a hilarious adventure, and she mixes science with stories that everyone can relate to -- Jessie Diggins, member of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and 2018 Olympic Gold MedalistAppealing to more than just gym rats and weekend warriors. It’s for anyone who wonders how scientific studies happen, and how they influence the claims on products found in grocery stores and athletic stores alike * Science News *Table of ContentsIntroduction - Introduction: Introduction Chapter - 1: Just-So Science Chapter - 2: Be Like Mike Chapter - 3: The Perfect Fuel Chapter - 4: The Cold War Chapter - 5: Flushing the Blood Chapter - 6: Calming the Senses Chapter - 7: The Rest Cure Chapter - 8: Selling Snake Oil Chapter - 9: Losing Your Zoom Chapter - 10: The Magic Metric Chapter - 11: Hurts So Good Section - Conclusion: Conclusion Acknowledgements - Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements Section - Notes: Notes Index - Index: Index

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Book SynopsisTour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You’ll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and alpine pastures, with snow-capped peaks visible above.Written by Tour du Mont Blanc expert Kingsley Jones, this guidebook includes unique customised timings to enable accurate itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners, allowing you to plan your Tour du Mont Blanc at a pace to suit you.You’ll find everything that you need to plan and undertake your Tour du Mont Blanc, including travel information, navigation, accommodation options, equipment and safety, food and drink, as well as useful extra information such as wild swimming locations and trekking tips.Together with amazing photography, the route includes clear and comprehensive directions, refreshments stops, accommodation and local points of interest, and is accompanied by bespoke 1:40,000-scale maps. Route variations are also included.Table of ContentsIntroductionTour du Mont BlancAcknowledgementAbout this guidebookHow to use this guidebookPersonalised timings using the Jones–Ross formulaPlanning your TMB using the Jones–Ross formulaRoute variationsTransportSeasonal weather and when to goSafety and mountain rescueInsurance and emergenciesInformation and adviceWhat terrain to expect in the AlpsEquipment lists and what to takeTraining for your tripNavigation and waymarkersMountain skillsGuided or self-guided?Baggage transfersAccommodationEating and drinkingFlora and faunaEnvironmental awarenessOverview mapRoute profileMap legendRoute map and descriptionDirectionsAppendicesLocal informationTransportPassports and visasLanguagesMoney and currencyAccommodation

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Book SynopsisThere''s one topic that passionately unites people around the globe: football! No other sport is as accessible and can be realised with so few resources. No matter where you go, someone is surely playing football, and joining in is almost always allowed. It''s no wonder that countless fan themes revolve around this topic, and they all find their place in the new coffee table book by Peter Feierabend and Bernd Pohlenz, Football - The Ultimate Book.With meticulous comprehensiveness, the two authors in this entertaining illustrated book orbit football and all the societal expressions of the world''s most popular grassroots sport. They showcase legends on the field, highlights from the best games in sports history, and the greatest football players, both men and women. The book also provides an overview of the various football associations and clubs, the World Cup, continental championships, and of course, presents the most beautiful goals.In addi

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020'The definitive biography of a racing driver who won three World Championship titles' Matt Dickinson, The Times, Sports Books of the Year'Thoroughly gripping...a fitting tribute' Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times Niki Lauda was one of the greatest stars in motor racing – a superb driver on the track and a much-loved personality off it. From his famous rivalry with James Hunt in 1976, as depicted in the film Rush, to working with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, his career helped define modern Formula One.   Six weeks after the 1976 crash at the notorious Nürburgring that left him burned and receiving the last rites while obituaries were written, Niki Lauda stepped back into his Ferrari at Monza to defend his first World Champion title. Jackie Stewart called it ‘the most courageous thing I have ever witTrade Review'By the end of this thoroughly gripping biography, what is abundantly clear is that statistics tell only half the story... This was a man who was forged in fire... Some of the most engrossing passages in this book, big on anecdote and reportage, have nothing to do with Lauda's racing career. Hamilton...reveals a man who is far more riveting and intelligent than his ability to pilot an F1 car very swiftly around a circuit may suggest. This biography is a fitting tribute to him.' -- Justin Marozzi * Sunday Times *'Hamilton's book is the one we'd recommend. As great as To Hell and Back remains, the new biography adds greater detail from other perspectives... Autobiographies are not necessarily the definitive word on a subject. Hamilton adds a nice personal touch... His use of less familiar period interviews adds vivid colour... What really makes this new biography compelling are the chapters after 1985... It was Niki Lauda's humanity that was his true driving characteristic, and that's the running thread that pulls his authoriative book together.' -- Damien Smith * Motor Sport *'Petrolheads will enjoy Hamilton’s expert analysis of car construction…for the rest of us, there is more than enough to savour in Lauda’s singular character, especially his amusing bluntness’ -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *'A comprehensive and enlightening biography' -- Damien O'Meara * RTE *'A compelling character study' -- Nick Greenslade * Sunday Times, Sport Books of the Year *

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The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide discusses and reveals all the skills you will need to survive TEOTWAWKI ('The End Of The World As We Know It' in survivalist jargon). It divulges what might cause societal breakdown, as well as how to survive in the short-term as society begins to collapse, and how to thrive in the long-term. Subjects covered include advance preparation, self-defence, medical advice, how to build shelter and a new home, advice on self-sufficiency, while also providing the mental and emotional guidance needed to help you through the most stressful experience you will ever have. We live in precarious times and increasingly people are recognizing that preparedness could mean the difference between life and death in the very near future. Written by the world's number one survivalist, this book may well be the most important book you will ever read.

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling guidebook has now been updated for 2022.The world's most famous trek: everything you need to know to plan and walk the Tour du Mont Blanc which starts near Chamonix. An epic journey around the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. 174km; 7-12 days; 9700m of altitude gain; 14 mountain passes; 3 countries, France, Italy and Switzerland. Unspoilt and remote high mountain terrain: snow frosted summits, beautiful valleys and pastures, sparkling azure lakes, carpets of wild flowers, the soothing sound of cow bells and easy to follow paths. This trek should be on your hiking bucket list. - Real maps for each stage: 1:25,000. No need to buy a separate map! - Unique Itinerary Planner: plan a bespoke itinerary to match your ability and vacation schedule. All difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you - Everything the trekker needs to know: route descriptions, costs, budget, difficulty, weather, how to get there, and more - Full accommodation listings: spectacularly situated mountain huts, villages and hamlets - Full section on camping: a complete list of camping locations - 10 exciting Variants to the main route! - Information for both self-guided and guided trekkers

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Book SynopsisIn 1983, Mantak Chia introduced the "Microcosmic Orbit" to the West. Prior to that time, most of the Eastern energy practices transmitted to the West were incomplete, dealing only with the ascending yang/masculine channel, which shoots life-force energy up the spine. The Microcosmic Orbit showed practitioners how to establish the descending yin/feminine channel of the life-force energy loop. Within Taoist systems, cultivating feminine energy has always been seen as the key to gaining balance and wholeness. HEALING LIGHT OF THE TAO presents the more advanced methods of chi cultivation in the Microcosmic Orbit, offering a full understanding of Taoist spiritual theory through its comprehensive overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system. The book, also, includes more advanced meditation methods for absorbing the higher frequencies of Earth Force, Cosmic Force and Universal Force (Heavenly chi) into the basic orbit. It establishes a spiritual science that not only emphasises practical benefits to health, sexual vitality and emotional balance, but, also, shows how changes made in the energy body can lead to physical rejuvenation that the Taoists called immortality. New edition of Awaken Healing Light of Tao.Table of ContentsForeword: Cultivating Inner Light by Michael Winn Foreword: Chi and Medicine by Lawrence Young, M.D. Acknowledgments Putting the Healing Light of the Tao into Practice Introduction: What Is the Tao? 1 • An Overview of Taoist Inner Alchemy 2 • Chi 3 • Virtues 4 • Energetic Preparations for the Healing Light Meditations 5 • The Points of the Microcosmic Orbit 6 • Opening the Basic Microcosmic Orbit 7 • Earth Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 8 • Cosmic Force: Higher Self Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 9 • Opening Your Heart: Shen and the Microcosmic Orbit 10 • Sexual Energy and the Microcosmic Orbit 11 • Heavenly Chi and the Microcosmic Orbit 12 • Summary of the Microcosmic Orbit Practice 13 • The Macrocosmic Orbit and the Five Pulses 14 • Oneness with the Tao: A Daily Practice Guide 15 • Troubleshooting Guide:Helpful Hints and Home Remedies 16 • The Tao of Healing and Health Maintenance Appendix: Spinal Cord Breathing Bibliography About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training Center Index

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated exploration of the design, meaning and symbolism of world football club crests.Why is there a devil shown on the crest of Manchester United? Which club's crest motto is To Dare Is To Do'? And whose emblem depicts a bear and a strawberry tree?From the seahorses of Newcastle United to the royal crown of Real Madrid, via the riveting hammers of West Ham United, Valencia's famous bat design and German club St Pauli's unofficial skull-and-crossbones emblem, there is a story behind every crest, a tale of identity.Covering more than 200 clubs from 20 different leagues, World Football Club Crests explores the design, meaning and symbolism of the game's most famous club crests to reveal why the badges look as they do.This carefully curated collection charts the continuing evolution of the designs and describes the changing styles, varied influences and remarkable controversies that have shaped football's most iconic crests. These important symbols of football heraldTrade ReviewExplores the meaning behind the badges of 200 clubs from across the world. * Daily Mail *Uncovers badges through the ages of football teams from around the world. * Daily Star *This is lovely -- Miguel Delaney * The Independent *a masterpiece for people interested in design and who are passionate about football... [a] must for football and design lovers. * SvD (Swedish Newspaper) *One of the best sports books of the year... A nerdy book made with a lot of love and knowledge * SVT 1 (Swedish television) *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction England Scotland Spain Italy Germany France Sweden Australia USA Rest of the World

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Book SynopsisWritten by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, a leading authority on muscle hypertrophy, Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Second Edition, is the definitive resource for strength and conditioning professionals, researchers, and instructors seeking information on muscle hypertrophy.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Hypertrophy-Related Responses and Adaptations to Exercise Stress Neuromuscular System Endocrine, Paracrine, and Autocrine SystemsChapter 2. Mechanisms of Hypertrophy Mechanical Tension Metabolic Stress Muscle DamageChapter 3. The Measurement of Muscle Hypertrophy Indirect Measures Site-Specific MeasuresChapter 4. Role of Resistance Training Variables in Hypertrophy Volume Frequency Load Exercise Selection Type of Muscle Action Rest Interval Length Repetition Duration Exercise Order Range of Motion Intensity of EffortChapter 5. Advanced Training Practices Loaded Stretch Training Intraset Rest Training Drop Sets Supersets and Pre-exhaustion Eccentric Overload TrainingChapter 6. Role of Aerobic Training in Hypertrophy Hypertrophic Effects From Aerobic-Only Training Concurrent Training Chapter 7. Factors in Maximal Hypertrophic Development Genetics Age Sex Training StatusChapter 8. Program Design for Maximal Hypertrophy Biomechanics Exercise Selection Strategies PeriodizationChapter 9. Nutrition for Hypertrophy Energy Balance Macronutrient Intake Feeding Frequency Nutrient Timing

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Book Synopsis'Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery' Lauren Laverne ________________________ 'We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2 ________________________ Walking strengthens our bodies, calms our minds and lifts our spirits. But it does so much more than this. Our vision, hearing, respiration, sleep, cognition, memory, blood pressure, sense of smell and balance are all enhanced by how we walk. For instance: · Walking in cold weather burns extra fat and builds more muscle. · Walking alone strengthens our memories. · Walking in woodland helps us sleep. · And there’s nothing more restorative than a romantic nighthike. Our choice of location, time, direction, duration, walking companion and gait, as well as the weather we opt to walk in, can transform our daily stroll. Here, Annabel Streets shares the thrill of 52 different ways to walk, explaining the latest science behind each one, and providing practical tips for making the most of your daily steps. 52 Ways to Walk is a revelatory and informative handbook for anyone stuck in a walking rut, curious about the lesser-known benefits of walking or merely in need of some on-foot novelty and adventure.Trade ReviewFull of clearly presented science, nuggets of history and infectious enthusiasm for being out in the world and simply walking as a way of tackling so many of our ills... The ideal companion for an afternoon’s urban ramble -- Anna Fielding * Observer *The Queen of walking * Robert Elms, BBC Radio London *We might think we know everything we need to about walking but there is always more to discover. This book is about how walking is connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery … If you’re not a habitual walker this book will give you good reasons why you should get started and, if you are experienced, ways to keep it fresh … Fascinating * Lauren Laverne *We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can * Michael Ball, Radio 2 *The most amazing book * Penny Smith, Scala Radio *A delightful balance of ideas, inspiration and science. The short punchy chapters fit well between walks and make them even more enjoyable * Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs *Urges readers to put on walking shoes, offering a weekly, new perspective on walking, no matter where you live * Irish Independent *Walking adds greatly to our lives, and this insightful and wise book adds greatly to our walking. Page after page, it's a pleasure to follow in the author's footsteps * Duncan Minshull, editor of Sauntering and Where My Feet Fall *Streets carefully breaks down the psychological and physical benefits of [walking], and makes a solid case that getting some movement in outside can help one “appreciate the exquisitely complicated and beautiful world we inhabit.” Readers ready to hit the pavement will find plenty of inspiration and information here * Publishers Weekly *Spiritual, educational, and informative * Booklist *Annabel Streets delves into the science and romanticism of walking and explores the good things that can happen with this one small act * Reader's Digest *

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Book SynopsisWaterproof sheet map for Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvorduhals Trail): 1:40,000. Includes free GPX downloads for the trails. The definitive map to Iceland's two best trails: larger scale and more detail than any other map. Made specifically for the treks by Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks. - Waterproof - Free GPX downloads - Tough - Lightweight - All huts/campsites are marked - Information on distances, times and altitude gain/loss between huts/campsites - Hot springs and fumaroles are marked - Unfolded 486 x 696mm. The Laugavegur Trail is one of the world's most beautiful and aspirational treks. It leads you into the heart of Iceland's unique ice-capped, volcanic terrain. Experience spectacular and unusual landscapes, the likes of which you will not find anywhere else on the planet. Impressive volcanic peaks are a constant companion and steam gushes from the ground. This is Iceland at its best and it will be an adventure that you will never forget.

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness and self-reliance and is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers. The trail is presented in 7 stages of between 7 (11.5km) and 18 miles (28.5km), plus an alternative stage to include an ascent of Bla Bheinn. Alongside detailed route description, 1:50,000 OS mapping and stunning photography, the guide provides a wealth of information about Skye's rich history, culture, literature, geology, wildlife and plants, as well as practical advice such as when to go, what to take and where to stay. Blending information with inspiration, the result is an ideal companion to trekking this magnificent route. From the headland of Rubha Hunish, through Portree to Broadford, the Skye Trail provides the walker with a tour of Skye's most iconic landforms - including the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr and the Cuillin - as well as of its turbulent history, from Iron Age forts to the ruins of Clearance villages. Whether making use of island hospitality or opting for the freedom of a tent, completing the continuous route represents a real challenge and a fitting match for the epic landscapes found on Skye.

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Book SynopsisWouldn't it be useful to be able to come up with an accurate weather forecast simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affects the weather over a large geographical area. But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot where you're standing (or walking, sailing, golfing, fishing, etc) you don't need any equipment or a wifi connection you just need to look up. This book will give you a great understanding of why clouds are symptoms of weather patterns, not causes. Highly practical, it shows you how by reading these signs in the sky and referring to the explanatory colour photos and diagrams, you will be able to tell exactly what those signs mean. After its very well received first edition, this second edition is revised and expanded, including plenty of new photos to cover every possible view oTrade ReviewWell researched - practical information in an easy to assimilate form * Professor Richard Collier, former President of the Royal Meteorological Society *So good that my Yachtmaster candidates would do well to read it. I learned something from this book. I bet you do too * Tom Cunliffe, author of The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster *Absolutely brilliant; a must for anyone who does anything outside and for whom the weather might be important. Everyone, wherever they are in the world, will get something from this book * Duncan Wells, author of Stress-Free Sailing *If you've ever wanted to forecast the weather by analysing clouds, you'll love this book. * People's Friend *Table of ContentsForeword by Tom Cunliffe Foreword by Duncan Wells 1. Getting to know the basics 2. Reading the high clouds 3. Reading the middle clouds 4. Reading the low clouds 5. Clouds with vertical growth 6. Weather forecasting rules 7. Local conditions 8. Weather lore 9. Quiz - what did you learn? Appendix 1 - Logging your observations Appendix 2 - The Beaufort scale of wind speed Bibliography Glossary Quick reference guide

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Book Synopsis'EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING...REMARKABLY FRANK' DAILY TELEGRAPH 50 GREATEST SPORTS BOOKS OF ALL TIME After finishing as runner-up three times in the drivers' world championship, in 1992 Nigel Mansell finally secured the title. It was the crowning achievement of a hugely successful career, in which he won 31 Grand Prix, a record for a British driver that stood until Lewis Hamilton overhauled him in 2014. Always an aggressive driver, his exciting style meant he was hailed as a hero by his millions of fans in the UK and around the world. Out of the car, he was outspoken and charismatic, which merely served to enhance his reputation. Now, 20 years after he retired from F1, Mansell looks back on a stellar career in which he battled against many legends of the sport, from Niki Lauda through the Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost years and on to Michael Schumacher. He provides vivid i

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Book SynopsisAn accessible, invaluable guide to mastering your “inner game” to ensure success on and off the court—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold! “Groundbreaking . . . [The Inner Game of Tennis is] the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of my All-Time Favorite Books”) Master your game from the inside out!This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work. W. Timothy Gallwey, a leading innovator in sports psychology, reveals how to• focus your mind to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and dis

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Book Synopsis''Heads up here's how to run like a pro'' The Times''A fascinating book'' Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans''I''m convinced that Shane''s insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time'' Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete''Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world'' Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner''You can''t but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice'' Nicky Spinks, endurance runnerThe Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the town of runners'; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in KeTrade ReviewA fascinating book -- Adharanand FinnHeads up – here’s how to run like a pro. * The Times *After working with Shane, I noticed big improvements in my performance. -- Tom Evans, elite ultrarunnerExplains in layman’s terms how to run efficiently by utilising elasticity: you can’t but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice -- Nicky Spinks, endurance runnerExcellent * Trail Running magazine *Shane's approach to running movement really works. Shane helped me prepare for my fourth Marathon des Sables. I am convinced that the insight from these sessions was instrumental in me being able to run as well as I did and secure my second win in a highly competitive race. -- Elisabet Barnes, ultra-endurance Runner)Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world -- Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner & journalistTable of ContentsForeword by Adharanand Finn Introduction: Bekoji, Ethiopia Dyer Island, South Africa Grand Union Canal Race, England PART I: THE JOURNEY Bekoji, Ethiopia An introduction to fascia Iten, Kenya Uganda Parkrun, Cardiff Yorkshire, England Chamonix, France Amazon Jungle, Peru University of Kent, England Arctic Circle, Sweden Sahara Desert, Morocco Essaouira, Morocco Chamonix, France Regent’s Park, London Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park, London Orsières to Champex to Chamonix (the OCC) Three-quarters of the way across America Conclusions PART II: THE FOUNDATIONS Foot placement Cadence Stride length Posture The head Arms A natural lean Breathing The mind PART III: THE PRACTICAL Foot placement Cadence Stride length Running downhill Running uphill Posture The head Arms, shoulders and hands A natural lean Breathing The mind Creating a dynamic take off Final words of wisdom Epilogue: Iten, Kenya Acknowledgements Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisRoyal Armouries Manuscript I.33 is the oldest-known manual of swordsmanship in the western canon. Dated to c.1310, it is a stunning work of late medieval art and the Armouries' most treasured manuscript. This new edition includes a critical introduction, transcription and translation by Jeffrey L. Forgeng, the foremost authority on I.33.Trade ReviewWhat a tour de force! Expertly analysed and impeccably edited, The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship is a superb addition to the growing corpus of scholarly publications on the medieval martial arts, and will stand as the definitive edition of this important manuscript for years to come. -- Noel FallowsRoyal Armouries Manuscript I.33 is a unique survivor and deserves to be widely known. Impeccably edited, meticulously annotated and accurately transcribed and translated, this facsimile with its erudite introduction does full justice to the earliest-known fencing manual. The volume should be studied not only by specialists in the history of personal combat but also (and far more so) by anybody interested in the history of movement notation, in medieval pedagogy, and in book illustration. -- Sydney AngloJeffrey L. Forgeng is a pioneer of European Martial Arts studies and holds the HEMA lifetime achievement award. He has packed more than 25 years of study into this new edition of the earliest Fight Book, which has been revised in light of the latest research. The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship is a must-have publication for both scholars and practitioners. -- Daniel JaquetRoyal Armouries MS I.33 is without doubt the most important early book of swordsmanship. It is essential for even a basic understanding of European martial arts, and Jeffrey Forgeng's new edition should be considered required reading for anyone interested in the history of weapons. -- Tobias Capwell

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Book SynopsisPresents the story of The Byerley Turk, one of the original thoroughbred horses from which racing stock descend. This book describes the story of the horse and his owner, Captain Byerley.

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Book SynopsisThe Outer Hebrides are a place apart, an island chain stretching almost 200km from the Butt of Lewis to Barra Head with some of Britain's most mesmerising beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, wonderful wildlife, a long and fascinating history and a rich and vibrant Gaelic culture. This book features 40 mostly moderate walks, with many ideal for families, which take in magnificent sweeps of sand, soaring sea cliffs and memorable hill ascents, as well as celebrated cultural sights such as the haunting Standing Stones at Callanish and the blackhouse village of Na Gearrannan.

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Book SynopsisBlessed with a natural talent and unwavering determination, Cole Palmer proved himself a footballing prodigy from a young age, quickly rising through the youth ranks at Manchester City and later joining their main squad as part of the winning team who took home victories for the Premier League, FA cup and UEFA Championship all in 2023. Known for his composure, this attacking midfielder is one of the best young footballers in the world.Follow the story of Cole Palmer, ultimate football hero, from academy player at Manchester City all the way to being named as Englands Mens Player of the Year in 2024.

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Book SynopsisTwelve minutes is all it takes to maximize muscle size and strength, shed fat, and dramatically reduce your risk of heart attack, cancer, and diabetesBody by Science challenges everything you thought you knew about exercise and takes you deep inside your body's inner workings--all the way down to the single cell--to explain what science now knows about the role of exercise in human health.With the help of medical diagrams and step-by-step photos, exercise scientist Doug McGuff, M.D., and weight-training pioneer John Little present a revolutionary new workout protocol that fully leverages the positive effects of high-intensity, low-frequency weight training, while avoiding the negative effects of traditional aerobic-centric exercise.In as little as 12 minutes a week, you'll: Build muscle size and strength, fast Optimize cardiovascular health Ramp up your metabolism Lower cholesterol Increase insulin sensitivity Improve flexibilityTable of ContentsForewordIntroduction1: Exercise: Who Can You Trust?2: Conservation of Energy: The Enemy of Progress3: "I Can't (Or Don't Want to) Get Bigger": the Genetic Factor4: The Dose-Response Relationship of Exercise5: The Ideal Exercise Stimulus (What Type and How Much)6: The Optimal Training Frequency7: Enhancing the Body's Response to Exercise8: Nutrition for Peak Performance9: What Exercise Can - and Can't - Give You10: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Weight Loss11: The Ideal Exercise Prescription for Athletes (Golf, Hockey, Football, Baseball, BMX12: Tweaking the Stimulus: Advanced Exercise Techniques13: A Rational Approach to Rehabilitating Injuries(Back, Knee, Shoulder, Neck, Elbows)14: Creating the Perfect Workout Environment15: Strength Training and the Heart (Global Metabloic Conditioning)16: Long Term Fitness (Safety Considerations)17: The Degradation of the Fitness Industry18: Exercise for Seniors19: Questions and Answers

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER"I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."--John Wooden Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.In honest and telling passages about virtually every aspect of life, Coach shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons and wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a dedicated husband, father, and teacher.These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, have made Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court an inspirational classic.Table of ContentsPreface Part I: Families, Values, VirtuesPart II: Success, Achievement, CompetitionPart III: Coaching, Teaching, LeadingPart IV: Putting It All Together: My Pyramid of SuccessMy Favorite Maxims

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Book SynopsisFeaturing the underlying strategies, planning and tactical skills required to take basic movements to a higher level, this video should be useful to any jujitsu artist. The reader is introduced to combat phases versus ranges and is shown how to attack and win from any phase.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Classical Jujitsu: Theory and HistoryChapter 2. Modern Jujitsu: New Concepts, New DirectionsChapter 3. Underlying Theory and Strategy of Modern JujitsuChapter 4. Free-Movement PhaseChapter 5. Clinch Phase Chapter 6. Ground FightingChapter 7. Winning From the Bottom PositionChapter 8. Winning From the Top PositionChapter 9. Training and CompetitionChapter 10. Jujitsu for Self-Defense

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the Coast to Coast Path National Trail, originally conceived by Alfred Wainwright. Suited to experienced walkers, the 302km (188 mile) C2C passes through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors to link St Bees on the west coast with Robin Hood’s Bay on the east. The route is described from west to east, with a summary for hikers travelling in the opposite direction. It is presented in 13 stages of between 17 and 33km – perfect for a fortnight’s holiday – although longer itineraries are also suggested. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps and elevation profiles Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line Route summary table and trek planner showing the distribution of facilties and public transport along the route Accommodation listings Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Trek planner Route summary table Preface to the fourth edition Introduction An unmissable experience Planning your walk Suggested itineraries When to go Getting there and back Public transport along the route First and last nights Accommodation Facilities en route Baggage transfer Cash management What to take Planning day by day Using this guide Maps Weather Waymarking and paths Emergencies Phones and Wi-Fi Language All about the region Geography and geology Wildlife and plants History and pre-history The Coast to Coast Walk Across Lakeland Stage 1 St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge Stage 2 Ennerdale Bridge to Borrowdale Stage 3 Borrowdale to Patterdale Stage 4 Patterdale to Shap Into the Dales Stage 5 Shap to Kirkby Stephen Stage 6 Kirkby Stephen to Keld Stage 7A Keld to Reeth (high-level route) Stage 7B Keld to Reeth (low-level route) Stage 8 Reeth to Richmond Stage 9 Richmond to Danby Wiske Stage 10 Danby Wiske to Osmotherley The North York Moors Stage 11 Osmotherley to Blakey Ridge Stage 12 Blakey Ridge to Grosmont Stage 13 Grosmont to Robin Hood's Bay Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation along the route Appendix C Further reading

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Book SynopsisPhysiotherapists, sports scientists and doctors agree that if we want to stay flexible, energetic and pain-free in our day-to-day lives and sporting pursuits, we need to look after our connective tissue - our 'fascia'. There has been a great deal of research into this over the last few years, all of which shows that the fascia around our muscles plays a huge role in keeping us fit, healthy, flexible and feeling good. This versatile tissue transfers energy to the muscles, communicates with the nervous system, acts as a sensory organ, helps to protect and regenerate our internal organs, and provides the foundations for a healthy physique. It responds to stress and other stimuli, and when it gets matted or sticks together, it can cause pain and mobility problems. That's why it's so important to train our fascia - and just 10 minutes, twice a week is all it takes! In this revised edition of his best-selling guide to fascial fitness, the author shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day routine. He introduces the most recent scientific findings from the world of fascial research, and explains which methods and equipment are most effective for fascial health (as well as which ones do more harm than good!).Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why you need to exercise your fascia; Chapter 1: Fascia and connective tissue - what are they?; Chapter 2: The principles of fascia training; Chapter 3: The exercises; Chapter 4: Fascia, physiotherapy and gentle methods of recovery; Chapter 5: Fascial fitness: healthy eating and lifestyle; Chapter 6: Periodised fascia training for speed, power, and injury resilience

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Book SynopsisAn experienced author and broadcaster, Steve Sleight was a former Royal Yachting Association Coach and instructor at the UK's National Sailing Centre, who taught dinghy sailing, cruising, and competitive racing, both in dinghies and in cruiser/racers. He sailed a wide variety of mono-hulls and multi-hulls, from 3m (10ft) to 45m (130ft) long, and was a successful racing yachtsman and British National Champion. He died in 2016.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning carver and fishing enthusiast Rich Rousseau shares his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. These are fun and easy projects for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving or collecting. It includes a full-colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Making a usable fishing lure from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who enjoys fishing, carving or collecting. Divided into three main chapters this covers everything from what to know about choosing the right wood, types of lures, extra options to add to a lure, how to dress a hook and full-sized bonus patterns to help develop skills. Along with the wonderful lures that can be made by hand, there is a full-colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz. Rousseau's love of lure making and fishing in general is evident in the Fun Fish Facts and entertaining stories that are littered throughout.Trade ReviewMaking a fishing lure from a scrap of wood and some paint is a fun and easy project for anyone who enjoys fishing. What's more, there's nothing like catching a big bass on a lure that you have made yourself. Award-winning carver and fishing enthusiast Rich Rousseau has developed numerous hand-made wooden lures over the years, so he decided to share his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Divided into three main chapters, this book covers everything you need to know about wood, types of lures and how to rig them up. Along with the wonderful lures you can make yourself, you will be reeled in by the full colour gallery of historic and contemporary wooden lures, accompanied by an introduction from top collector Butch Bartz.Learn how to make wooden lures with Rich Rousseau's fish-tested techniques for carving realistic bait based on the correct sizes and colors that particular species of fish are attracted to. The 176-page. 9" by 6" book covers what wood and tools to use, where to get hardware, and how to produce a beautiful airbrushed paint job. Step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and detailed diagrams included.If spring has sprung, it's possible, just possible, that you have hobbies that may somelimes take you outside the shop. If one of those hobbies is fishing, you may find it fun to combine your two interests wilh the new book from Fox Chapel Publishing, Making Wooden Fishing Lures by Rich Rousseau. The book includes plans for 11 lures (surface, floating/diving and sinking), plus info on wood and paint selection, and attracting certain species of fish. It's also sprinkled with "fishy facts" - such as, for instance, that most fish can spot blue and purple lures in deep water.No lying or truth stretching with this book, the author, in great detail, shows you how to make those wooden lures that will snare the big ones. Rousseau shows you how to make the simplest to the more complicated articulated lures. Making the lures from various wood species is only part of the fun, Rousseau tells (and shows) you the art of painting the lures as well. Although the fish are color blind it's the patterns that attract them. The colors attract the fishers. Looking to net pike or musky? The author shows you step by step, how to make a mallard duckling to bring in those toughies. There are 11 winning lures that Rousseau details for the reader and he takes great care to help you make them accurately. A list of tools are outlined as well as a comprehensive list of some of the metal components required to make the lures work and sparkle. Fishers pay big bucks at outfitters for these lures so it could save you a lot of money. In fact, make it a cottage business for yourself. If you do any fishing at all, you will love this book.Carving a fishing lure may seem like a simple task, but the finished product has to attract fish! Veteran carver and fisherman Rousseau's detailed step-by-step instructions with measured drawings are for lures guaranteed to catch fish (when used in the proper spot, of course). Intended for fishers who are handy with a carving knife, this book will also appeal to fishing-lure collectors.For the avid fisher among you, get hooked with this useful and fun guide on how to make your own fishing lures. Award-winning carver and fish enthusiast, Rich Rousseau, shares his fish-tested designs for creating a variety of fresh and saltwater lures. Divided into three clear sections, the reader is introduced firstly to what is needed in getting started, looking at the different lures commonly used, timber required, and essential tools needed to do the job. We then move on to a series of 11 lure projects, each designed to catch different types of fish such as bass, perch, saltwater fish and salmon, with lure designs being anything from a floating-diving minnow to a frog, mallard duckling or weasel. The final part of this book deals with further options such as adding jointed bodies, dressed hooks, and alternate uses for common hardware items. This is definitely a great guide for all you carvers who enjoy a, spot of fishing. Put this on your Christmas list!Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction 8 Lure Gallery 10 Chapter 1: Getting Started 18 Chapter 2: Lure Step-By-Step Projects 36 Lure 1: Surface Prop Bait 38 Scrap Wood and a hand-painted finish make this an approachable first project Lure 2: Surface Popper 54 This lure, using a purchased lure rough-out with a spray-paint finish, will teach you some alternative methods Lure 3: Perch Crawler 66 You'll learn airbrushing technique on this dowel-rod lure Lure 4: Saltwater Flatfish 80 Get out some scrap wood and your airbrush for this saltwater beauty Lure 5: Floating-Diving Minnow 90 Practice shading with your airbrush on this 1 by 2 scrap wood lure Lure 6: Pan Fish 100 This scrap wood lure will give you some experience with dressed hooks and making spots with your airbrush Lure 7: Minnow Chaser 107 Learn how to make a chaser on this airbrushed scrap wood minnow Lure 8: Floating-Diving Frog 118 You'll use a purchased rough-out and an airbrush to create this spotted lure Lure 9: Sinking Wiggler 124 Create a scrap wood lure with an airbrushed fire tiger paint scheme Lure 10: Mallard Duckling 131 This scrap wood duckling demonstrates the versatility of a hand-brushed acrylic paint job Lure 11: Weasel 146 Gather a purchased rough-out, your airbrush, and some sawdust to make this furry lure Chapter 3: Options 158 Jointed Lures 160 Wire-Through Lures 161 Natural-Colored Dressed Treble Hooks 163 Colorful dressed Treble Hooks 165 Alternate Ways to Utilize Hardware 167 Appendix: Bonus Patterns 168 Resources: 174 Index: 175

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Book SynopsisAn essential companion for anyone visiting or hiking in the Alpine regions of France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Alps remain one of Europe''s foremost tourist destinations not just for its world-famous scenery, but also its remarkable and diverse wildlife. Field Guide to Alpine Wildlife covers all of the animals and plants you are likely to see on a trip to this extraordinary place, including mammals such as Mouflon and Ibex, birds like the Bearded Vulture, White-winged Snowfinch and Wallcreeper, and a diversity of insects and wild flowers that will stop even seasoned wildlife-watchers in their tracks. It is packed with photography of each species, with photos carefully chosen to help pinpoint key identification criteria. Portable and pocket-friendly crucial for all travellers in this mountainous region this book is an essential companion for anyone visiting or walking through this spectacular part of central Europe.Table of ContentsIntroduction Animals Mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians Fish Insects Plants Ferns, Mosses and others Trees and Shrubs Flowers and Grasses Index

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Book SynopsisThis book celebrates the extraordinary sporting legacy behind the name Alfa Romeo, and is a unique record of every type of Alfa Romeo associated with official and, at times, not so official Alfa sporting achievements from 1945 to the present day. This photographic album and record consists entirely of period photographs, many previously unpublished, with a full description of each car's sporting achievement, and is the result of many years of research.

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Book SynopsisIn this edition, they are brought together in a single volume for the first time.Trade Review'As tales of raw courage these are unmatched; as a hunter's view of nature fascinating; as an example of sympathy for one's fellow inspiring.' Herald Express

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