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The Old Firm’s Proud Past - Volume 1
Mountain Ash Rugby Football Club - "the Old Firm" - was formed in 1875 and is based in the Cynon Valley in South Wales. It grew to become one of the strongest Clubs in Wales, and during the years up until the start of the 2nd World War, took on and beat all Wales' "first class" Clubs and some in England. This book provides a summary of each season, including the playing record, newspaper match reports, Glamorgan League triumphs, and gives details of the Club's eight Welsh Internationals and those who left to play professional rugby. It is a compelling read.
The Independent Master of Arms
Charles Besnard's 1653 text marks both the start of the era of the smallsword and beginnings of the French school of fencing. The book clearly outlines the stances, strikes and parries taught during the transitional period between fencing with the rapier and the development of the lighter court sword carried by the nobility and upper classes as a mark of their status in society. The student of fencing history and the HEMA practitioner will find in this book much that is useful for understanding later French smallsword texts and refined explanations of the rapier techniques which came before them. The translation in this book also includes Besnard's polemic against the contemporary practice of duelling with pistols contained in the original publication.
Hiking Virginia
Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Kilimanjaro
The most authoritative and detailed guide to climbing Africa's highest mountainAt 19,341ft Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the world's greatest peaks. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the glacier-clad summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is. Includes full practical details - getting to Tanzania and Kenya, town guides and maps to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu. Routes covered on 40 detailed walking maps in the proven Trailblazer style; all walking times are indicated along with points of interest and gradients.This top selling guide from Trailblazer is now in its sixth edition.Comprehensive trail guide and maps (with GPS waypoints also downloadable from the website) to the six major routes: Machame, Marangu, Rongai (Loitokitok), Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe by an author who's climbed them all numerous timesCity guides - Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and gateway towns of Arusha, Moshi and Marangu Planning your trip and booking a trek - when to go, how to book, full reviews of trekking agenciesMount Meru - a popular pre-Kilimanjaro trekBackground information - Comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna, plus cultural information on the Chagga people Porters' rights - how to help Health and safetyIncludes new routes opening in 2024
Bobby Robson
Part memoir, part biography, legendary sportswriter tells the story of his years with his friend, Sir Bobby Robson.
The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024
A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Editor Jane McManus has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime. This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.
English League Football
On September 8, 1888, the inaugural season of the Football League kicked off, marking the beginning of a sporting tradition that has endured for over 130 years. Ian Laschke's comprehensive work meticulously records every match outcome for all the teams that have participated in the league since its first season. This book is an essential treasure trove for statistical aficionados and a definitive resource for fans of any team that has competed in the league, whether historically or currently.
Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance
This new edition updates the reader with new developments in the field and focuses on the information a strength and conditioning coach needs to be informed and successful. With a new flow of chapters and modifications to existing chapters, the topics are organized to be relevant and useful to all readers.
Sport, Performance and Sustainability
This book examines the logic of 'faster, higher, and stronger' and the technoscientific revolution that has driven tremendous growth in the sports economy and in sport performance over the last 100 years. It asks whether this logic needs revisiting in the light of the climate crisis and sport's environmental responsibilities.Drawing on multi-disciplinary work in sport history, sport pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport science, and environmental history, the book considers not only how sportification may have contributed to the growing environmental impact of sport but also whether it might be used as a tool of positive social change. It reflects on the ways that sport sets performance limits for other ethical reasons, such as doping controls, and asks whether sport could or should set limits for environmental reasons too. Sport, Performance and Sustainability touches on key themes in sport studies, including digitisation, activism, social media, empowerment, youth sport, and physical education.This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, the environment, development, sociology, or culture.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
Treading Water
Sydney Hanley was four years old when her mom gave her the nickname "Fishy Girl." Growing up by a lake, Sydney was always in the water-often deeper than her mother would have liked. She played mermaids with her sister, catch with her brothers, and swam laps to her neighbors' buoys and back. She would spend hours in the lake for days at a time. She could never just be by the water; if she was near it, she had to go under, had to swim. At freshly nineteen, in the spring of her senior year of high school, Sydney learned how to properly tread water for the first time. Now in college, Sydney reflects on her time spent as an athlete throughout her life with her memoir, Treading Water. She refuses to hold back the raw moments of her journey toward college athletics as she extends a lifeline to those struggling in a world obsessed with the curation of self-images. Treading Water breaks into "writing sketches" to convey Sydney's personal entrapment with the relentless pursuit of perfection, the emotional toll of being consistently reduced to statistics, and the lull that follows a blatant failure to meet expectations. The memoir also delves into critical moments in Sydney's life where seeking help and embracing vulnerability propelled her toward a stage of healing and self-acceptance. With Treading Water, Sydney shares how sometimes just keeping her head above water was exhausting. Sometimes, she even gave up completely. But ultimately, she created her own path back to self-fulfillment and acceptance. Her memoir is a testament to the importance of mental health in sports, the courage it takes to speak out, and the strength in the legs of those still treading.
For the Love of Sport
Learn how to prevent player dropout and build strong, healthy and vibrant sport clubs...**For the Love of Sport** is a guide to preventing player dropout and building strong, vibrant sport clubs. While many resources cover technical skills, this book addresses the often-overlooked key to lasting success: nurturing a genuine love of sport to keep members engaged year after year.This book is designed for: Coaches (professional and volunteer)Sports administratorsCommittee members and club volunteersEmployees of national governing bodies or associationsIn 13 insightful chapters, it offers support, showing you're not alone in your challenges and how rewarding it can be when everything clicks.You'll learn to: Focus on players' needs and motivations, creating an environment that supports their well-beingUnderstand and tap into the top motivations for youth, women, masters, and moreApply learning and motivational theories to turn casual participants into lifelong enthusiastsBuild the club your members truly wantIf you're ready to create a thriving club with high player retention and a strong, engaged community, **For the Love of Sport** is the essential guide you've been looking for.
Shooter's Bible 116th Edition
Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages. Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is included in this renowned compendium. The 116th edition also contains new and existing product sections on ammunition, optics, and accessories.
Great Football Trivia Challenge
Become an even bigger football trivia expert with these tough questions! Now with new and more difficult questions, The Great Football Trivia Challenge tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of football--covering players' careers from Draft Day to the rookie season, the Pro Bowl, and beyond! In this collection of six hundred questions, seasoned football writer Chris Price tests your level of expertise on all things football. Some of the many questions that Price poses include: Who was the first Black head coach in the NFL? (Fritz Pollard) As of 2023, which NFL team has the most followers on Twitter/X? (New England Patriots) Jimmy Johnson's last game as a head coach of the Miami Dolphins was a 62-7 playoff loss to what team? (Jacksonville Jaguars) Who was the first woman to serve as an on-field official in a Super Bowl? (Sarah Thomas, Super Bowl LV) Who said "IF Jimmy Clausen is not a successful quarterback in the NFL, I'm done. That's it. I'm out." (Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., on ESPN in 2010) Football stars and coaches past and present are represented, from Joe Montana to Patrick Mahomes, Cris Carter to Justin Jefferson, Tony Gonzalez to George Kittle, Chuck Noll to Mike Tomlin and everyone in between. So make sure to test your skills and challenge your friends to see who knows the most knowledgeable football fan with The Great Football Trivia Challenge!
The Stars of Football
The World's Best Players Celebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era. The Stars of Football profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes. Fully updated for 2024 with new chapters on the brightest young talent and the game's latest heroes. This modern, fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. Learn about masters such as Messi and Ronaldo, plus other heroes who continue to enhance their reputations, including Mbappe, Benzema, Lewandowski and De Bruyne. Plus new stars such as Fernandez, Bellingham and Gavi. Full colour packed with action photos. Each player is profiled in a dedicated spread with key statistics and points of interest. All-new cover for 2024 featuring the four biggest stars of the world game.
They Came From a Land Down Under
Australia had never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals and the odds were stacked against them when they started their campaign for West Germany 1974 with only the top 16 nations qualifying. But with a team of part-time players mostly born outside the country, often subject to abuse and written off as no-hopers, the Socceroos, under their brilliant young coach Rale Rasic, shocked everyone.
Warm Ups to Maximise Performance
Warm Ups from a World Leading High Performance Expert to Maximise the Performance of Your Players and TeamFollowing the success of his best-selling book, "Football Periodization to Maximise Performance," and his unparalleled expertise in football science and performance coaching, Adam Owen PhD (High Performance Expert and UEFA Pro & A License Educator) now focuses on optimising the warm up phase of training for coaches at all levels.Key Benefits of this Book for Coaches: Strategic Planning: Learn to plan engaging and progressively challenging warm up practices tailored to your team's needs.Targeted Preparation: Discover how to adapt warm ups for specific training days to prime players physically and mentally.Alignment with Objectives: Seamlessly integrate warm ups with session objectives, incorporating conditioning, technical skills, and mental readiness.Injury Prevention: Reduce the risk of injuries by using the correct warm up types and intensity for specific training days.Motivation and Performance: Keep players motivated and enhance individual and team performance.Learn How to Improve Player/Team Performance: Maximise Warm Up Time: Make the most of the crucial 10-15 minutes with varied and effective warm up practices.Comprehensive Approach: Different types of warm ups for resistance, speed endurance, reaction, and pre-match activation are needed to address various aspects of player readiness.Physical Preparation: Prepare players for the physical demands of the session/game, including directional changes, sprints, and jumps.Long-Term Benefits: Encourage growth, physical adaptation, and sustained improvement suitable for all levels - from youth to professional.Warm Ups from a World Leading High Performance Expert to Maximise the Performance of Your Players and Team116 PagesFull Colour50 PracticesYouth- Pro LevelIncluded Practice Examples: Resistance: "Crossfire" Passing, Agility, and Speed 4-Corners Technical Warm UpSpeed Endurance: Progressive Overload Speed and Agility Exercises Circuit TrainingReaction Speed: Passing and Reactions for Speed Work in a 4-Grid Warm UpActivation: Dynamic "Stop &
Earlsferry and Elie - A Scottish Golf Heritage
Earlsferry and Elie - A Scottish Golf Heritage tells the history of golf on the Fife coast from its early beginnings in the 18thCentury, through the lengthy litigation in the 19th Century with a local landowner and how the current golf course at Elie developed. Also how the various golf clubs associated with the village came and went and it catalogues the world renowned golf clubmakers and their pupils whose contribution led to the wide popularity of the current game and who pioneered the game especially in USA in the early 20th Century.
50 Great Irish Athletes
In 1924, the first team representing the newly established Irish Free State travelled to Paris to take part in the 8th Olympic Games of the modern era. At previous Olympic Games and at British and American championships, Irish athletes had distinguished themselves, winning titles, setting world records and helping create the sport of athletics as we know it but in the colours of other countries.This book celebrates the achievements of 50 carefully chosen Irish athletics greats from the late nineteenth century to the present day. These range chronologically from the Davin brothers to Ireland's greatest Paralympic the sprinter Jason Smyth who retired as recently as 2023. Among the many Olympic gold medal winners whose stories are told are pioneers John Flanagan and Martin Sheridan; Pat O'Callaghan and Bob Tisdall from the first third of the twentieth century, Ronnie Delany, our first track medal winner from 1956, Mary Peters from 1972 and the more recent stars like Eamonn Coghlan, John Treacy and Sonia O'Sullivan. Sprinters, hurdlers, multi-eventers, race walkers, jumpers and throwers as well as middle and long distance runners, from all 32 counties of Ireland and a variety of backgrounds, are included.​​​​​​​Whittling down the list of great Irish athletes came after hours of discussion between the late Colm Murphy, the vastly knowledgeable athletics historian who came up with the idea of this book, and the six contributing writers. Some hard decisions had to be taken - and of course you may find that your favourite Irish athlete is not included in the book. On a more positive note, you may well discover a few new favourites - even some you had never heard of previously!
Wrestling with Fatherhood
WWE Tag Team Champion Titus O'Neil shares his experience with fatherhood and all its successes and failures From the moment Titus O'Neil laid eyes on his first son nearly 20 years ago, he has considered fatherhood his greatest accolade. Neither his decorated college football career, nor a WWE Tag Team Championship, nor his staggering achievements in community service could compare. Having grown up fatherless, O'Neil strived to raise his children in not just his own image but into something greater. Learning on the fly how to raise two young boys, and later adopting a teenage daughter, O'Neil soon realized that he, like any parent, is far from perfect. Now, as his three children -- Titus, T.J., and Leah -- become thriving adults, O'Neil shares the details of his humbling successes and failures in parenting so that others may learn from his experiences. Wrestling with Fatherhood tackles important issues in relatable terms and is loaded with stories and guidance for fathers from all walks of life. No matter the topic, from encouraging emotional intelligence to handling difficult conversations to simply expressing love and affection, you will find anecdotes and advice to enrich the lives of your children and your family's journey together.
Remembering Henry
Henry Aaron was admired and respected by his former teammates and opponents. REMEMBERING HENRY offers written proof. Jim Bark wrote to former MLB players and asked them to share some thoughts on Henry Aaron. This book is a collection of their replies. Done in a similar format as his first book REMEMBERING ROBERTO, each comment is accompanied by a baseball card of the player along with a brief biography. Among the players contributing to this book are Darrell Evans, Ralph Garr, Tom House, Paul Molitor, Jim Colborn, Goose Gossage, Bobby Richardson, Don Kessinger, George Altman, Steve Blass, Bobby Shantz, Larry Bowa, and Jon Matlack. A nice tribute to Henry Aaron, the player and the man.
I Could Die at Any Moment
Adrenaline, avalanches, and addiction-I Could Die at Any Moment is the poignantly personal story about one thrill seeker's quest to live life to the fullest. Why is risking death worth it for adventurers? This is a question Greg Hill--Canadian pro skier, guide, and "The 2-Million Foot Man"--gets asked often. In this frank, open, and unflinching memoir, he does his best to provide an answer and bring some understanding and solace to his friends and family should he pay the ultimate price for his undeniable need for adrenaline.Starting with his formative years with young, hard-working parents in the Eastern Townships of Qu矇eacute;bec, Canada, Hill describes his challenges with finding his place in a blended family, his desire to be seen and acknowledged, learning to live with the serious consequences of poor decisions, and looking for the love of a lifetime while building a career from doing the crazy things he loved most of all. As he matured and set his sites on higher peaks and greater challenges, he also developed an awareness for the care of the planet that he traversed so extensively. Nature is a force to work with, not against, and despite the adrenaline drive, Greg knows to keep his humility in check--if not, it will get checked for him. How does an adrenaline-seeker build a career doing what he loves and still have time to be an integral part of a loving family and lead a full and balanced life as a ski adventuring environmentalist? To answer this question for himself and those he loves, Greg opens up about hardcore life-altering decisions, survival as a reality he faces daily, and the gratitude he has for still being alive after experiencing everything from avalanches to world records. As he puts it, he could die at any moment...
No Place to Fall
No Place to Fall is Victor Saunders' follow up to his Boardman Tasker Prize winning debut book Elusive Summits. Covering three expeditions in Nepal, the Karakoram and the Kumaon, each shares the exhilaration of attempting new alpine-style routes on terrifyingly committing mountains. In 1989 Victor Saunders and Steve Sustad completed a difficult route on the West Face of Makalu II, only to be brought to a storm-bound halt above 7,000 metres while descending. Without food or bivouac gear, they endured a tortuous descent after a night in the open. Two years later the pair were with a small team in the Hunza valley exploring elusive access to a giant hidden pillar on the unvisited South-East Face of Ultar, one of the highest and most shapely of the world's unclimbed peaks. In 1992 Victor Saunders was part of a joint Indian-British team climbing various peaks in the Panch Chuli range. A happy and successful expedition narrowly avoided ending in tragedy when Stephen Venables broke both legs in a fall on the descent from Panch Chuli V and Chris Bonington survived another fall going to his aid. The dramatic evacuation of Venables, in which the author took a major part, forms an exciting climax to a story of cutting-edge, alpine-style climbing in the world's highest mountains. No Place to Fall offers enviable mountain exploration, enriched by sharing the lives of the mountain peoples along the way. Victor Saunders casts a perceptive, if bemused, eye over his fellow climbers and reflects on the calculation of risk that drives them back year after year to chance their lives in high places.
Painted Mountains
'The mountains are crystal under the blue sky, as we climb up our untouched peak. This is why we climb.'In this fast-paced, refreshingly honest account, Stephen Venables invites you on an adventure like no other. Delving deeply into the unknown, the unclimbed and the undiscovered, Painted Mountains details the stories of two very different expeditions: the first ascent of 6,000-metre Kishtwar-Shivling in the Indian Himalaya alongside Dick Renshaw, before embarking on an Indo-British Expedition led by Harish Kapadia to Rimo: the Painted Mountain.'Most of us are content to settle for some sort of compromise between the desire to survive and the desire to retain an element of uncertainty.'Venables - the first Briton to climb Everest without oxygen - does not shy away from the obvious challenges that come hand-in-hand with tackling expeditions such as these; this account details the highs and the lows, the dropped equipment, the toll of extreme conditions and the shining successes of reaching a summit - all while retaining a sense of humour and an unwavering enthusiasm for the thrill of the climb. Venables' get-up-and-go attitude makes this a delightful read; he is never one to shy away from an opportunity, be it arisen from a year-long dream or a spontaneous invite.Painted Mountains is an invaluable education for anyone who is interested in the greater mountain ranges explored in this book, as well as an inspirational tale of the commitment to a dream, the birth of new friendships and the innumerable rewards of time spent in the mountains.
Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset
How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading-this book is for you!Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, a groundbreaking guide that will empower you to harness this incredible potential to enhance your performance by incorporating mindfulness, mental training, and adopting an embodied flow mindset.In this innovative book, Haskell reveals the simple strategies extreme sports athletes harness to maintain embodied flow. How can we utilize these unique perspectives in our own lives and journeys to become the best we can be?!Inside Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life, you'll discover: A comprehensive introduction to flow, including the science behind it, its nine qualities, and how to map your neural pathways to optimal performanceHow to create personalized routines for sustained flow and design your mind-body flow practiceStrategies for incorporating the three Rs toward embodying flow to transform your mindset and unlock the full potential of flow in everyday lifePractical methods to help you adopt mindfulness, cultivate embodied flow mastery, and optimize embodied peak performance potentialA step-by-step guide to building your performance toolkit that replicates success and fosters sustained engagement and resilienceAs you navigate through various aspects of life-be it in sports, creative endeavors, or entrepreneurial growth-you'll finally be able to incorporate the wisdom of extreme sports athletes and the mindset for mastering embodied flow. You're about to learn about a profound connection to your mind-body, environment, and inner self. Finally, you'll have the tools to enhance your ability to navigate life's challenges with perseverance, and the prospects of achieving your biggest dreams and goals!It's time to step into your journey of flow and ignite the extraordinary potential within you. Read Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in Sports and Life now!
Jerry Moffatt
Grand Prize Winner, Banff Mountain Book Festival 2009.When Jerry Moffatt burst onto the scene as a brash 17-year-old, rock climbing had never seen anyone like him before. Fiercely ambitious, even as a boy Moffatt was focussed on one thing: being the best in the world. This is the story of his meteoric rise to stardom, and how he overcame injury to stay at the top for over two decades. Top sport-climber, brilliant competitor and a pioneer in the new game of bouldering, Moffatt's story is that of climbing itself in the last thirty years.Yet Jerry Moffatt is more than a dedicated athlete. Travelling the world to fulfil his dreams, Revelations is a compelling and often hilarious account of the climbing community with all its glories, dangers and foibles, as well as the story of a true sporting legend.
Elusive Summits
At a time when the greatest mountains in the greatest ranges had been climbed by numerous routes, collected like stamps and written about extensively, Victor Saunders and his friends relished the exploration of the slightly lower, slightly humbler, but often more aesthetically satisfying and no less testing summits in the 6,000- and 7,000-metre range. With thousands of unclimbed peaks in the Karakoram and Himalaya to choose from, these were ripe fruit for the committed mountaineers of the day. In his Boardman-Tasker-winning Elusive Summits, Victor Saunders describes four expeditions to the Karakoram, to Uzum Brakk, Bojohaghur Duanasir, Rimo and the stunning Spantik. Battling crevasses and violent weather, injured climbers and dropped rucksacks, Saunders and his friends make a string of exciting and difficult ascents. Saunders communicates the highs and lows of expedition life with relish, good humour, and a keen eye for the idiosyncratic among his companions. His first book, Elusive Summits, is a wonderful celebration of the sheer exhilaration that comes from the hardest level of alpine-style exploration in the Karakoram.
Everest 1951
In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest. They climbed from the south, from Nepal, via the Khumbu Glacier - a route first pioneered in 1951 by a reconnaissance expedition led by Eric Shipton. Everest 1951 is the account of this expedition.It was the first to approach the mountain from the south side, it pioneered a route through the Khumbu icefall and it was the expedition on which Hillary set foot on Everest for the first time. Everest 1951 is a short but vitally important read for anybody with any interest in mountaineering or in Everest. The 1951 Everest Expedition marked the public highpoint of Shipton's mountaineering fame. Key information was discovered and the foundations laid for future success. Despite this, Shipton's critics felt he had a 'lack of trust' and thus failed to match the urgent mood of the period.Despite having been on more Everest expeditions than any man alive, he was 'eased' out of the crucial leadership role in 1953 and so missed the huge public acclaim given to Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and John Hunt after their historic success.
Upon That Mountain
Upon that Mountain is the first autobiography of the mountaineer and explorer Eric Shipton. In it, he describes all his pre-war climbing, including his Everest bids of the 1930s, and his second Karakoram survey in 1939, when he returned to Snow Lake to complete the mapping of the ranges flanking the Hispar and Choktoi glacier systems around the Ogre.Crossing great swathes of the Himalaya, the book, like so many of Shipton's works, is both entertaining and an important addition to the mountain literature genre. It captures an important period in mountaineering history - that just before the Second World War - an ends on an elegiac note as Shipton describes his last evening at the starkly beautiful snow lake, before he returns to a 'civilisation' about to embark on a cataclysmic war.
North Wall
'Far off on the horizon the snowfields sparkled, and across the meadow the Piz Molino towered formidably above the glacier, its snow cone glittering in the pale blue sky.'North Wall is award-winning writer Roger Hubank's first novel. The premise is one familiar to those with a thirst for adventure at high altitude: two men attempting to climb one of the world's most challenging peaks; yet at its core this is a story that examines the nature of climbing itself: trading familiar earthbound comforts for the allure of the mountains and risking it all to achieve the extraordinary.Following a first ascent that ended in tragedy, the Alps' most demanding mountain - the staggering 3,753-metre Piz Molino - awaits a second ascent. Two very different climbers step up. Raymond, an experienced mountain guide, is struggling with demons after being left the sole survivor of a previous expedition. Daniel is an amateur torn between his need to climb and his responsibilities as a husband and father. Together they attempt the treacherous 1,200-metre North Face.'Perhaps that is why we have been reduced like this ... deprived of those we love - stripped of all certainty - so that we may learn what it is to be ourselves.'North Wall takes the reader on a gripping journey. We follow Raymond and Daniel through tragedy and triumph as they face both the physical challenges of the dangerous ascent and the psychological turmoil of finding themselves along the way.A must-read for anyone interested in the quest to complete life's more extreme feats.
Jeet Kune Do The Textbook
For the first time ever; two of the most well-versed instructors of Bruce Lee's fighting method have joined forces to create this comprehensive training guide. Learn the Little Dragon's training and fighting methods. Over 1;000 step-by-step photographs. 8.5 X 11; 160 pages. The authors, Chris Kent and Tim Tackett are considered two of the most well respected and experienced instructors in the Jeet Kune Do community. They have shared their knowledge worldwide by in person in the form of seminars, instructional videos and in print.
Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing
"My followers in Jeet Kune Do, do listen to this . All fixed set pattern are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns." Bruce Lee 1966 By Chris Kent and Tim Tackett Utilizing Bruce Lee's philosophy, the authors' text is presented as a training aid or coaching guide. It features chapters that illustrate basic punching and kicking tools - single attacks. They also cover the ways of attack by combination, progressive indirect attack, and attack by drawing. Finally, they cover the various training methods and drills that a martial artist can use to achieve a well-rounded proficiency in kickboxing. The authors, Chris Kent and Tim Tackett are considered two of the most well respected and experienced instructors in the Jeet Kune Do community. They have shared their knowledge worldwide by in person in the form of seminars, instructional videos and in print
Running The Endless Race
Running the Endless Race is a story of mental anguish, survival & what it means to find something runderful in a pair of poorly fitting pinkish magenta running shoes.]After surviving a suicide attempt at only 15 years old, it took years before Ally realized that while quitting is always an option, it wasn't the right one for her. In this, her first book, Ally shares the intimate, uncomfortable, and at times hilarious truth about what it means to struggle with depression and darkness, survive a nearly fatal suicide attempt, and make the decision to create something runderful, something powerful, something worth living for in a life she'd initially wanted nothing more than to end, all while training for (and dominating) Spartan races, marathons, coaching other runners to achieve their own PR's, running a successful business, and raising 2 children of her own.]Featured in the groundbreaking film, Moving America's Soul on Suicide, Ally Robinson is speaking out about what it means to not simply find, but create, a purpose in life and make the often-difficult choice to keep moving forward because unlike marathons, in life, there is no finish line.
The Soccer Dad Chronicles
Youth soccer presents a wealth of opportunities for children to build mental and physical strength, but parents are often expected to take on new roles as coaches and spectators to enhance their child's success. At first blush, these roles seem simple, but like most things in life, the rewards of youth soccer depend on how much effort both parent and child invest, and appropriate parental involvement is crucial. Andy Beers embraced his role as a soccer dad and embarked on a sixteen-year adventure that spanned the childhoods of his three children, a big city, a small rural community, and two states. When he began, he was ignorant about everything related to soccer. By the time he was finished, he was a confident and knowledgeable coach. Still, like most parents, Andy frequently made potentially life-changing decisions involving his children but never knew how his actions would influence their futures. Now, he looks back and shares successful strategies, including coaching tips, parental advice, and dealing with the challenges of sportsmanship. The Beers family's real-life soccer adventure provides surprising plot twists. The lessons learned serve as a useful guide for soccer parents, no matter if their child is a beginning or advanced player. Don't miss this incredible story or the opportunity to improve your soccer experience by learning from Andy's missteps and triumphs.
The Forgotten Decade
CONTENDERS? NO. COMPELLING? YES. The Cleveland Browns in the 1970s were, for the most part, an average team. Their 72-70-2 overall record during that period proves that. They qualified for the postseason just twice and had no playoff wins. The low point came in 1974 and 1975 when they posted 4-10 and 3-11 records, respectively. The 1970s Browns, however, still managed to draw the attention of their fans. They still attracted large crowds to their home games. Their rivalries with AFC Central Division cohorts Pittsburgh and Cincinnati were as strong as ever. The '70s Browns had some intriguing players such as Brian Sipe, Doug Dieken, and Joe "Turkey" Jones. They also had memorable head coaches like Sam Rutigliano and Forrest Gregg. Despite being a so-so team in this timespan, the Browns nonetheless provided many moments that will live forever such as Billy Andrews's interception return for a touchdown off a Joe Namath pass that clinched the win in the first Monday Night Football game, Mike Phipps's touchdown pass to Fair Hooker that had Browns fans thinking upset in a Christmas Eve playoff against the undefeated Dolphins, and Thom Darden's pick-six off a Roger Staubach pass that helped lead to a shocking rout of the Cowboys on Monday Night Football that impressed even Howard Cosell. The Forgotten Decade is a collection of tales from the 1970s that will bring back memories -good and bad-for longtime Browns fans and will give younger fans a glimpse into what the 1970s Browns were all about.
West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's Great Trails, running for 96 miles (154 km) through superb scenery. Starting from the outskirts of Glasgow, it passes through Scotland's first National Park, along the banks of Loch Lomond, across the wilds of Rannoch Moor and ends in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. This sixth edition was revised in 2024 and contains many route updates. It has more pages, many more photos and much larger scale mapping than before, yet it's lighter than ever.This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the West Highland Way: the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and altitude profileswhere to find food and drink, accommodation and how to split the distanceconcise background on the history, heritage and wildlifeinformation about side-trips, e.g. Ben Lomond and Ben Nevisbackground information about Loch Lomond, history, habitats and wildlifeplanning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane15 pages with detailed route mapping at 1:42,500in full colour, with 120 photographsrucksack-friendly format.
The Soccer Dad Chronicles
Youth soccer presents a wealth of opportunities for children to build mental and physical strength, but parents are often expected to take on new roles as coaches and spectators to enhance their child's success. At first blush, these roles seem simple, but like most things in life, the rewards of youth soccer depend on how much effort both parent and child invest, and appropriate parental involvement is crucial. Andy Beers embraced his role as a soccer dad and embarked on a sixteen-year adventure that spanned the childhoods of his three children, a big city, a small rural community, and two states. When he began, he was ignorant about everything related to soccer. By the time he was finished, he was a confident and knowledgeable coach. Still, like most parents, Andy frequently made potentially life-changing decisions involving his children but never knew how his actions would influence their futures. Now, he looks back and shares successful strategies, including coaching tips, parental advice, and dealing with the challenges of sportsmanship. The Beers family's real-life soccer adventure provides surprising plot twists. The lessons learned serve as a useful guide for soccer parents, no matter if their child is a beginning or advanced player. Don't miss this incredible story or the opportunity to improve your soccer experience by learning from Andy's missteps and triumphs.
Mastering Public Bicycles with Popcorn
Discover the fascinating world of public bicycles and their rise in urban settings, while exploring the unexpected connection between these sustainable transportation systems and the irresistible snack option of popcorn. With in-depth information on bicycle basics, public bicycle systems worldwide, safety and security measures, promoting active transportation, and future trends and innovations, this comprehensive guide is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts, urban planners, and popcorn lovers alike.
Mindfulness for Digital Submarines and Soap
Discover the power of mindfulness in a digital world with Mindfulness in the Digital Age. This comprehensive guide explores the benefits of mindfulness, how it can enhance well-being, and strategies for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life. From managing stress and maintaining focus in the workplace to fostering relationships and personal growth, this book offers invaluable insights and practical techniques for navigating the challenges of the digital age.
The Impact of Renewable Bicycles
Renewable Bicycles: A Comprehensive Guide. Environmental, Economic, and Social BenefitsDiscover the incredible impact of renewable bicycles on our planet, economy, and society with this comprehensive and compelling guide. Learn about their environmental benefits, economic impacts, and social significance, along with case studies, policy frameworks, and future trends. Find out how renewable bicycles can reduce carbon emissions, preserve natural resources, and promote health and wellness. Explore their economic benefits for individuals, businesses, and governments, and dive. the social impact of cycling in terms of mobility, community building, and education. With insights into policy and regulatory frameworks, technological innovations, infrastructure development, and behavior change, this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable transportation.intoto
How to Get a Golf Scholarship
How to Get a Golf Scholarship to Stanford is a parent's guide to achieving the goal of getting a golf scholarship to Stanford. It is written for those who want to dedicate themselves to accomplishing a great goal: to get their kid to play golf for Stanford. Parents will learn about the academic and athletic challenges to achieve this goal. While my son's goal was to play for Stanford, it was a team effort to get to that school with an offer of a golf scholarship. The right people need to be engaged to help facilitate this accomplishment. This guide is a handbook for what to expect and what to do to accomplish that goal. Achieving this goal will be one of the most gratifying experiences for young golfers and parents to accomplish something of this magnitude. This is written by a father who endeavored to help his son achieve his dream of playing golf for Stanford. The book will guide any parent seeking an outstanding education at Stanford through a golf scholarship and how the community of Stanford takes care of each other. There are a number of steps that parents need to take to earn a golf scholarship to Stanford. The academic preparation starts early with a great deal of reading and learning. A good student is required for the academic requirements of Stanford, so an early start is necessary for that to be accomplished. Parents will need to start the child with golf at an early age and get them motivated to play the game. Certainly going a country club will be a requirement in order to give the child the maximum time to learn the game. Parents will also make sure there is plenty of competition for the child. Playing in golf tournaments is a prerequisite for making a player who can compete at the college level. There will be a great deal of time practicing the game and so a facility will need to be available in order to accomplish that goal. If and when the child has accomplished a successful golf life, contacting the coach around the 7th or 8th grade will show him or her how motivated the kid is to play for Stanford. This and much more can be done to accomplish the goal of play for that great college.
300 Full Body Kettlebell Workouts Book for Men and Women
Unlock your fitness potential with the 300 kettlebell workouts. This comprehensive guide is the definitive kettlebell training book you've searched for. This kettlebell workout book offers an unparalleled range of exercises that combine the dynamic power of kettlebells with the versatility of bodyweight movements, creating a balanced and effective workout regimen.This kettlebell book is your perfect companion. With 300 kettlebell workouts, you'll have endless options to challenge yourself and achieve your fitness goals.Each exercise is designed to build strength, burn fat, and enhance overall fitness.Key Features of this Kettlebell and Bodyweight Exercise Book: Diverse Workout Options: Choose from 150 kettlebell workouts and 150 workouts combining kettlebell and bodyweight exercises. This variety ensures a full-body workout that targets all major muscle groups for a balanced fitness routine.Timed-Based and Rep-Based Workouts: Enjoy a mix of timed-based and rep-based workouts to keep your training dynamic and effective.Step-by-Step Instructions: Each exercise comes with detailed guides and clear images, making this an excellent kettlebell exercise book for perfect form and technique.Muscle Targeting Information: Understanding which muscles you're working with each exercise can help you focus on your fitness goals and achieve better results.BONUS 1: Extra 1,000 Workouts - stay motivated and avoid workout boredom with endless variety.BONUS 2: Logging sheets to record your workouts.Why Choose This Book?Convenience: You don't need a gym membership or extensive equipment. A kettlebell and your body weight are all you need to perform these effective workouts.Efficiency: Focus on exercises that deliver results without wasting time, ensuring a productive workout session.Motivation: Keep your workouts exciting and varied with various exercises to prevent boredom and enhance motivation.Results: Build strength, lose fat, and improve your overall fitness with a proven combination of kettlebell and bodyweight workouts.With clear instructions and step-by-step guidance, you will feel empowered to push your limits and reach new heights in your fitness journey.What Sets This Book Apart?Visual and Interactive Learning: Step-by-step guides and images make learning and executing exercises straightforward and engaging.Comprehensive Approach: The blend of kettlebell and bodyweight exercises provides a well-rounded fitness regimen, promoting balanced muscle development and overall fitness.Don't miss this chance to elevate your fitness routine.Click the BUY NOW button and start your journey to a stronger, fitter you today with this essential kettlebell book workouts edition!
The Flies Are Too Damn Small
Peter Cammann has written about fishing for more than 30 years. In that time, he has explored at length the lasting questions of fishing, chief among them, why anyone would spend their time doing it. This book presents the odd tales, confessions and musings of a deeply flawed angler, well-acquainted with the limits of his own abilities. These humorous tales are presented by the author as a kind of answer to why so many people spend hours in the water, facing off with fish, sometimes only to release them right away. Occasionally profound and always funny, Cammann's unique perspective on the sport will delight even those who have never cast a line.
I Pucking Hate To Love You (alternate edition)
I vowed I'd never get involved with a client again. That was a lesson I thought I only had to learn once. When I'm assigned Stefan D瓣uchmen aka Doucheman, I realize I have a huge problem. My number one rule is "never date someone from work" ... or "a douche." One would think because he's an egotistical manwhore jerk, I would be safe from his charm. But my new, very attractive client has me questioning if rules were made to be broken.I have to remind myself constantly it doesn't matter how good-looking he is. With his panty-melting smile, rich chocolate eyes, and washboard abs, or the heart of gold he hides under his douchey exterior. He's my client and I'm not going there-again. But the more time I spend with him, the harder I fall. I pucking hate to love him, but I can't help it ... I'm so pucking screwed.
Pickleball 2025 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
Calling all picklers: let's play pickleball! If you're an avid player or even just an aficionado of this incredibly popular sport, you'll love this colorful and unique wall calendar. Stay organized in the upcoming year with a Willow Creek Press 2025 12" x 12" Wall Calendar. This calendar features large grids for easy notation of dates and events, helping you stay efficient and on top of your commitments. Let this calendar guide you to a more organized, successful and fulfilled year ahead.PERFECT GIFT - Look no further for the perfect gift for any special occasion. Make someone's year extra special with one of our 2025 Wall Calendars. Our calendars are the perfect choice for your friends or family, even for those difficult to buy for.PLANNING - Stay organized and inspired throughout the year. Ideal calendar for taking notes, recording dates to remember, tracking appointments and assisting in family activity organization.INCREDIBLE IMAGES - Crisp, detailed full-color images every month providing Wall art for Home, Office or School.LARGE GRIDS - 12" x 12" format, with large daily blocks providing ample writing room.SUPERIOR QUALITY - High quality paper stock that lays flat when hanging and offers crisp, bright colors.MONTHLY OVERVIEW - Plan ahead or look back with grids of the upcoming and previous months at a glance.ECO FRIENDLY - Willow Creek Press is committed to eco-friendly efforts to make our products more sustainable, our 2025 12" x 12" wall calendars are printed with soy-based inks on high-quality FSC certified paper for smooth writing.DATE RANGE - 2025 Wall Calendar with 6 bonus months from July-December 2024.BONUS FEATURES -US and International holidays and moon phases (CST) noted on each month for easy tracking.This year can be your most successful yet, with this beautiful and brilliant wall calendar. Learn how to become a highly effective person, one month at a time!
Wisdom in Combat
Self-defense in a nutshell: moral courage, determination, self-respect - peace. The author offers the reader a unique look behind the scenes of martial arts and reveals the essence of his more than 45 years of practice in various styles. Both the physical and psychological aspects of a self-defense situation are presented and solutions are shown. The book is just as interesting for active martial artists as it is for beginners, but is also aimed at people over 50 who want to bring more safety back into their lives. THE EGO IS OUR MOST POWERFUL ENEMY
Mastering Mental Strength
Unleash your inner champion! This game-changing guide is your roadmap to unlocking peak performance in sports and life. Packed with proven strategies used by elite athletes, it will teach you how to conquer self-doubt, build unshakeable confidence, and perform under pressure like never before. From visualization techniques to daily mental strength exercises, author James Card breaks down complex psychological concepts into actionable steps you can start using today. You'll discover how legends like Michael Jordan and Serena Williams harnessed the power of their minds to achieve greatness - and how you can do the same. Whether you're an athlete looking to level up your game or a guy striving to crush your goals, this mental strength book is your secret weapon. You'll learn how to: Develop a champion's mindset Overcome fear and anxiety Build resilience and mental toughnessStay focused under pressureAnd much more!James Card has over two decades of experience as an educator and coach and is a father of boys. His practical, science-backed advice on mental strength and building self-awareness, combined with personal experiences, empowers individuals to master their minds and conquer life's challenges. Committed to making complex psychological topics accessible to everyone, James guides people on their journey toward mental strength to reach their full potential in life and sports. Stop settling for mediocrity. It's time to unleash your full potential and become the best version of yourself. Grab your copy now!
Tough Times Never Last
Dennis Franchione, known as Coach Fran, is one of the winningest coaches in college football history. He successfully turned around football programs at every stop during his head coaching career. From his first job as a head coach of a high school near his hometown to a Sun Bowl victory at TCU and stints at Alabama and Texas A&M, this book takes readers behind the scenes of what it was like to run the show on the field, as well as the tragedies he faced throughout his life and how he overcame them. Readers will join former players and coaches on the sidelines as they relive some of the greatest games in college football in that era and get to hear some of the greatest football stories never told. Coach Fran shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of the most beloved game in the country. From his own personal tragedies to the bright lights of college football, Coach Fran's story is one of hope and the ability to do anything in life if you have the determination and drive to make it happen.
