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This guidebook explores the Camiño dos Faros (the Way of the Lighthouses), a 200km hike around the remote northwest corner of Spain. Starting in the old whaling town of Malpica and ending in Fisterra (Spain's Land's End), the eight day hike along the Costa da Morte follows a path that sticks limpet-like to the Atlantic coast. It's a spectacular walk along dramatic cliffs and around deep, verdant river estuaries, exploring the rich Galician culture and history. With stages between...
| Автор | John Hayes |
There are three main trekking routes across the Pyrenees from coast to coast: of these, the Pyrenean Haute Route (or HRP for Haute Route Pyrénéenne) is the most challenging – and arguably, the most spectacular. Unlike the GR10 and GR11, it is not waymarked and borders on mountaineering at times, sticking as closely as possible to the main ridge. It stretches 750km from the Atlantic resort of Hendaye to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, crossing the French-Spanish border many times on its...
| Автор | Tom Martens |
This guidebook describes 33 walks in the beautiful Algarve in southern Portugal. Boasting good weather, easy access, stunning scenery and some great hiking trails, the region is a perfect destination for a walking holiday. It is best known for its spectacular coastline: the coastal trails presented here afford ample opportunity to admire the plunging sinkholes, striking sea-cliffs and rock-hugged beaches. However, the interior is every bit as beautiful and other walks explore the forested slopes...
| Автор | Nike Werstroh |
The Weight Lifted collects Chicago Tribune sportswriter Paul Sullivan’s coverage of the Chicago Cubs’ historic 2016 championship season. The 16-article collection traces the arc of the Cubs’ groundbreaking year, from their spring training in Arizona all the way to their rousing Game Seven victory against the Cleveland Indians. Through interviews with players, fans, team manager Joe Maddon and other key figures, as well as in-depth reporting of the games as they happened, Sullivan details how...
| Автор | Paul Sullivan |
"A teacher is never a giver of truth—he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst."—Bruce Lee Within the pages of Striking Thoughts , you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success— as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world. Consisting of eight sections, Striking Thoughts covers 72 topics and 825 aphorisms—from spirituality to personal...
| Автор | Bruce Lee |
Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book. The Art of Expressing the Human Body , a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for superior health and muscularity.Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and...
| Автор | Bruce Lee |
This guidebook offers 35 day walks across the four Cycladic islands of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and Santorini. Best explored in spring and autumn, each island offers a unique walking experience and the walks range from easy 4km town tours to 16km hikes visiting remote peaks in wild interiors. This is the first guide to feature the new 50km Naxos Strada, which is introduced as a series of five day walks. The walks often follow traditional paved paths which have been used by locals for centuries...
| Автор | Gilly Cameron-Cooper |
Cyd Zeigler is one of the world's foremost experts on LGBT issues in sports. He is often seen on major sports shows (both network and cable) commenting on LGBT issues–his platform is very visible. In addition, Zeigler's Outsports.com website is very popular and will play a key role in the book's launch. The sports landscape is changing lightning-fast on LGBT issues, so this is a very vital and exciting time to be publishing this book. The book includes eye-opening...
| Автор | Cyd Zeigler |
What parents should know about the sports their children play. Every week young children are hospitalized on the playing fields of Britain. Yet the subject is rarely investigated, nor is there any concerted attempt to work out how to make sport safer. Using meticulous, peerreviewed research, the book sets out the true risks associated with the sport, raising uncomfortable questions for politicians and the educational authorities. Would parents be so willing to let their children play rugby if...
| Автор | Allyson Pollock |
Describing the exciting and adventurous world surrounding geocaching–a worldwide hunt in which treasures are located using global positioning system (GPS) devices–this book offers an understanding and application of the principles and best practices of the game. What's different is that the authors wrap this knowledge in a tapestry of human stories that range from hilarious to touching. Paul and Dana Gillin interviewed 40 of the world's 50 most prolific geocachers as well as experts in...
| Автор | Paul Gillin |
For generations of adventurers, from Mallory to Hilary, Norgay to Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground. But as the public's fascination with mountaineering reaches an all time high, the question remains – why climb? In High Exposure, legendary rock climber, mountaineer and film-maker David Breashears answers with a captivating and intimate look at his life, during which he has scaled many of the world's highest peaks,...
| Автор | David Breashears |
This book shows how easy it is to make your own awesome paracord gear for school, sports, and play. Learn to weave classic survival bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, headbands, and more. Discover wild and wacky new ideas for dragonflies, dreamcatchers, headphone wraps, and a monkey’s fist keychain. See how to rev up your sneaker style with colorful cord patterns. Totally Awesome Paracord Crafts takes you step-by-step through all the knots and wraps you need to know. It gives practical advice on...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
· An informative resource for beginner to intermediate welders for farm, home, blacksmith, auto, or school workshops · Organized into 10 sections describing specific types of welds, equipment, common faults, how to avoid and fix mistakes, and more · Starts with basic practices then progresses into trickier methods before finishing with chapters on workshop techniques and basic blacksmithing · Includes descriptive explanations, helpful visuals, step-by-step directions, and expert...
| Автор | Andrew Pearce |
This beautifully photographed guidebook takes you on a gastronomic tour of more than 100 of London’s finest food experiences, shops, services, and trends. You’ll discover the best bakers, butchers, cheesemongers, chocolatiers, delicatessens, fishmongers, food halls, farmers' markets, grocers, wine merchants, and world food stores, visiting famous names and uncovering hidden gems. Maps at the beginning of every chapter help you find your way to your chosen attraction, with stunning color...
| Автор | Cara Frost-Sharratt |
An irresistible collection of utterly cute baby clothes, these patterns will give great delight to the knitter and those who see the results on babies. There are bootees that look like little strawberries, a bumblebee set of hat and mitts, and a cozy cot blanket that looks like a field of daisies. Lovely hats, bootees, mitts, little coats and cardigans, none of the patterns are complicated and many are suitable for complete beginners. As well as cute clothes, there are accessories for the...
| Автор | Val Pierce |
· Fully updated global guide to the world's top dive sites. · Written by experienced dive authors, based on their first-hand experience. · Inspirational reference for divers who wish to personally or vicariously experience the best diving the planet has to offer. · Helps divers select and locate the type of diving experience they are looking for. · Emphasis on conservation projects and issues. · Superb quality underwater photography shows famous wrecks, a wide range of marine habitats,...
| Автор | Jack Jackson |
When Chris Zane bought his bicycle shop at age 16, his business struggled until he discovered the secret that catapulted his store into one of the largest in the country. His secret? Provide unbelievable, over the top, excessively generous customer service.Chris Zane isn’t a management consultant or professor preaching a theory of customer service; he’s a hands-on entrepreneur whose customer service approach has yielded enormous success. Zane has become a business celebrity,...
| Автор | Chris Zane |
Authored by a high-profile athlete with a large following; the interest to read his words will be great Speaks to and connects people at all levels A raw telling of a life story that digs into the rawness of life that many are searching for A genuine story that just about anyone can relate while at the same time providing a perspective to life that is sure to bring joy A source to guide one on how to champion their own life An uplifting and encouraging story guaranteed to inspire that the reader...
| Автор | Sam Chelanga |
The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide. Connor traces the career of a great climber from his native Scottish hills to his startling feats on Everest and the world's other great...
| Автор | Jeff Connor |
Learn how to cultivate and hone that winning edge.<br /> <br />Have you ever dreamed of taking your horsemanship to the next level; have you ever left the arena thinking you could have done better – or wondering why you didn't? International author, horse riding champion and judge Joanne Verikios shares her years of expertise and experience in this insightful book. <b><i>Winning Horsemanship</i></b> will show you how to achieve the success you desire and...
| Автор | Joanne Verikios |
Inside every human being is a «sleeping tiger»–a raw, untapped power that once harnessed, can repel aggressors of any kind. . . In this masterful book, Dr. Haha Lung draws on the psychological origins of ancient Chinese philosophies, explores the fist fighting traditions of Chinese Kung-fu from its birth in ancient India and introduces the extraordinary concept of the Mind Fist–the mental punch you never see coming! Ranging from nonviolent counterattacks to multiple devastating martial arts...
| Автор | Dr. Haha Lung |
To read the mind of your enemy, to turn his psyche to your own purpose, and to claim victory without ever landing a blow, these are the secrets of I-Hsing. Masters of I-Hsing's greatest weapon, the Mind-Fist, gain more than an advantage over their foes, they gain control of them.Dr. Haha Lung adds to his canon of easy-to-understand, relevant martial arts instruction with this indispensable guide to dominating your enemy's mind. In his previous classics, Mind Control and Mind...
| Автор | Dr. Haha Lung |
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is an acknowledged masterpiece–for the general reader. Yet the deeper truths of strategy and mind manipulation have been, until now, known only to true scholars dedicated to deciphering illegible scrolls and mastering the nuances of lost languages. Now, Dr. Haha Lung has at last gathered and fully translated these teachings from the shadows of history–the truly dangerous wisdom of the lesser-known masters–and presents them here for those daring, perhaps unwisely,...
| Автор | Dr. Haha Lung |
"For all those women who want to play golf but are perhaps too intimidated to start, Get Your Golf On! demystifies the game from tee to green to the 19th hole. This book answers the questions aspiring golfers don't want to or don't know to ask, and it shares core information to prepare golfers for their first round. You'll learn how to get started, including wardrobe and equipment. Pick up the basic rules and etiquette, even how to drive a cart and read a...
| Автор | Debbie Waitkus |