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Elsa Beskow is one of Sweden's best-known authors and illustrators.
Her picture books have been loved for more than a century. This
month-to-view calendar is beautifully illustrated with Elsa
Beskow's characteristic seasonal artwork, which features joyful
children and magical little folk. The main UK, US and Swedish
public holidays are marked. The calendar includes illustrations
from Ollie's Ski Trip, Around the Year, Children of the Forest,
Woody, Hazel and Little Pip and many more. All of these are
published in English by Floris Books. The Elsa Beskow calendar
comes beautifully presented in a sturdy cardboard envelope -- no
plastic shrink wrap! Our eco-friendly printing processes include
the use of sustainable (FSC) paper and plant-based inks, which
reduce chemical emissions and make the calendar easier to recycle.
Applied Sport Psychology, Eighth Edition, presents to the reader
sport psychological theories, strategies, and techniques used by
coaches and sport psychologists to cultivate peak performance and
personal growth. Williams and Krane bridge the gap between research
and practice by using examples, exercises, case studies, and
anecdotes-helping students to think more critically and to apply
their knowledge to real-world situations. This Eighth Edition
includes a new chapter on mindfulness in sport and updates that
reflect the latest statistics and research from the field.
Instructors and students can now access their course content
through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either
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McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service
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this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in
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SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook
that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are
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assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other
important files for the course. Progress dashboards that quickly
show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for
improvement. The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print
version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes
free shipping.
All of Ireland is clearly shown in this handy, up-to-date Philip's
road map covering the whole island at 9 miles to 1 inch. By
including the latest new roads and motorways, route-planning and
touring is made wonderfully simple with this easy-to-read guide.
'THE CLEAREST AND MOST DETAILED MAPS OF EUROPE' David Williams MBE,
former CEO Gem Motoring Assist The bestselling fold-out road map
for navigating in Ireland has been updated for all travellers
wanting to go places on the island. Whether driving through the
most spectacular scenic routes on offer, enjoying the cultural and
natural heritage or just planning city-to-city travel, this handy
map has all you need. - Super-clear scale at 9 miles to 1 inch -
Key driving information: motorways (toll and free), road numbers
with distances between towns - Fully revised and up-to-date with
the latest tourist and leisure information - Places of interest
added: from castles, historic houses, beaches and national parks to
theme parks, places of worship and ancient monuments - Includes the
islands of Aran, Valentia, Blaskets - Detailed city plans: Dublin,
Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Cork - Full index of place names
Whether exploring the many enchanting sights and heritage of
Ireland or getting from A to B in the most effective manner, this
map caters for it all. Town plans, airports, ferry routes and
motorways are added for clarity, alongside the Wild Atlantic Way
and the Giant's Causeway for inspiration. Failte!
The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's coast-to-coast walk and the
longest of the nation's Great Trails. 215 miles long, it links the
pretty harbour village of Portpatrick on the west coast with
Cockburnspath, a little south of Dunbar, in the east. The walk is
at times a strenuous one, crossing the remote high moorland of the
Galloway Hills, Carsphairn range, Lowthers, Ettrick Hills and
Lammermuirs, calling for competence, fitness and self-reliance.
This guide presents advice on how best to plan and tackle this
challenging but highly rewarding journey. The waymarked trail is
presented in fourteen stages of 9-19 miles and suggestions for a
rest day exploring Moffat and its environs are also included. It is
possible either to backpack, taking advantage of five bothies and
unlimited wild camping possibilities, or to stay in towns and hill
villages, B&Bs and inns (facilitated by vehicle pick-up to
avoid excessively long walking days). The guide covers all the
practicalities, with tips on planning, transport, accommodation,
luggage transfer and vehicle support services. Clear step-by-step
route description is provided for each stage, accompanied by
1:50,000 OS mapping and notes on local history and points of
interest. A trek planner and useful contacts can be found in the
appendices. The Southern Upland Way showcases the wild beauty of
southern Scotland, taking in rugged moorland, rolling hills, wooded
river valleys, lochsides and coast, as well as some of the
attractive border towns that scatter the region. There are also
numerous historical sites, offering an insight into a fascinating
past - from ancient cairns to bastles, Covenanters' memorials and
literary connections - plus opportunities to visit local
attractions, including Castle Kennedy Gardens, Wanlockhead Lead
Mining Museum, Traquair House, Melrose Abbey and Thirlestane
Castle.
Have your kids ever shaved the dog? Or decided pants are optional?
Don't worry, you are not alone. Parenting is hard and this mummy is
f*cking tired. Inspired by the story of a beloved caterpillar, The
Very F*cking Tired Mummy is an all-too-relatable tale of the
frustration, exhaustion and sometimes unexpected joy of parenthood.
Here we follow the journey of one mummy over the course of a week,
taking everything life throws at her with a side of wine, coffee,
chocolate from last Christmas, the kids' leftover lunch and even
the occasional dog treat. It will comfort anyone for whom eight
hours of sleep seems like a distant memory, and serve as a welcome
reminder that sometimes, just sometimes, we all need a break...
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Showcasing weekly reflections on colorful patterned pages, this
100% recyclable planner features a distinctive lay-flat, Smyth sewn
binding stitched with dark teal thread. Weekly topics include
happiness, love, relationships, change, letting go of anxiety,
facing fears, meaning, mindfulness, work/life balance, simplicity,
personal growth, and more. Other features include: 6" x 8" (12" x
8" open) Earth-friendly 100% recyclable materials Sewn binding with
dark teal stitching lays flat, friendly for left-handers
Plastic-free product and packaging Forest Stewardship Council (R)
(FSC) uncoated paper American Soybean Association (R) recognized
inks 12-month planner: January-December 2023 Monthly and weekly
planning pages Lightweight for easy carrying Generous grid space
for notes, appointments, and reminders Moon phases, based on
Universal Time Official major world holidays and observances
Convenient storage pocket Uplifting, inspirational quotes to help
you stay grounded in 2023
Germany did not have professional players or a national league
until the 1960s, yet it became one of the most successful football
nations in the world. Tor! (Goal!) traces the extraordinary story
of Germany's club and international football, from the days when it
was regarded as a dangerously foreign pastime, through the horrors
of the Nazi years to postwar triumphs and the crisis of the new
century. Tor! challenges the myth that German football is
'predictable' or 'efficient' and brings to life the fascinating
array of characters who shaped it: the betrayed pioneer Walther
Bensemann; the enigmatic genius Sepp Herberger; the all-conquering
Franz Beckenbauer; the modern misfit Lothar Matthaus. And even the
radio commentator Herbert Zimmermann, whose ecstatic cries of
'Tor!' greeted the winning goal in the 1954 World Cup final and
helped change a whole nation's view of itself. Fully revised and
updated ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Tor! is the definitive history
of German football.
It's time to embrace the slower pace! There's no denying it -
you're OLD, but that comes with a lot of perks. You can say the
most outrageous things and somehow get away with it. You can dress
however you damn well please. And after learning from so many
mistakes, you're now as wise as you are wizened. It's your time to
recline, and this hilarious book will show you how it's done.
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring Miles
Morales, by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and Eisner
nominee Pablo Leon! Join Miles Morales in his most epic adventure
yet! Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being
Spider-Man thing. Keeping Brooklyn safe, taking down bad guys, and
finishing his homework - he's got this! But when Spider-Man is
invited to a launch for a brand-new video game, things go sideways
fast. Anyone who plays the game is frozen, and it's all because of
a villain named the Stranger. He's judged humanity and found it
lacking, and his idea of justice is extreme. Left with the fate of
the world in his hands, and the clock is ticking on Miles. Can he
turn old foes to friends and find the answers he needs in time?
Full-colour illustrations throughout by illustrator, Pablo Leon!
Perfect for Marvel fans old and new - especially Spider-Man: Into
the Spider-Verse. An original middle-grade graphic novel with an
enthralling plot.
Complete coverage for your Honda VFR800 V-Fours covering 781cc for
1997 to 2001 (Does not include 2002 VFR V4 VTEC): --Routine
Maintenance and servicing --Tune-up procedures --Engine, clutch and
transmission repair --Cooling system --Fuel and exhaust --Ignition
and electrical systems --Brakes, wheels and tires --Steering,
suspension and final drive --Frame and bodywork --Wiring diagrams
--Reference Section With a Haynes manual, you can do it
yourselfa?A]from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes
every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn
the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and
cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of
photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a
pro, you can save big with Haynes! Step-by-step procedures
--Easy-to-follow photos --Complete troubleshooting section
--Valuable short cuts --Color spark plug diagnosis
Pull on your wellies, grab your flat cap and join Jeremy Clarkson
in this hilarious and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the
infamous Diddly Squat Farm THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously
funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out _________ Welcome
to Clarkson's farm. It's always had a nice ring to it. Jeremy just
never thought that one day his actual job would be 'a farmer'. And,
sadly, it doesn't mean he's any good at it. From buying the wrong
tractor (Lamborghini, since you ask . . .) to formation combine
harvesting, getting tied-up in knots of red tape to chasing
viciously athletic cows, our hero soon learns that enthusiasm alone
might not be enough. Jeremy may never succeed in becoming master of
his land, but, as he's discovering, the fun lies in the trying . .
. _________ 'Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube'
Evening Standard Praise for Clarkson's Farm: 'The best thing
Clarkson's done . . . it pains me to say this' GUARDIAN 'Shockingly
hopeful' INDEPENDENT 'Even the most committed Clarkson haters will
find him likeable here' TELEGRAPH 'Quite lovely' THE TIMES
'Original and illuminating ... what a good book this is' Jonathan
Dimbleby 'A love letter to the people of the Old City' Jerusalem
Post In Jerusalem, what you see and what is true are two different
things. Maps divide the walled Old City into four quarters, yet
that division doesn't reflect the reality of mixed and diverse
neighbourhoods. Beyond the crush and frenzy of its major religious
sites, much of the Old City remains little known to visitors, its
people overlooked and their stories untold. Nine Quarters of
Jerusalem lets the communities of the Old City speak for
themselves. Ranging through ancient past and political present, it
evokes the city's depth and cultural diversity. Matthew Teller's
highly original 'biography' features the Old City's Palestinian and
Jewish communities, but also spotlights its Indian and African
populations, its Greek and Armenian and Syriac cultures, its
downtrodden Dom Gypsy families and its Sufi mystics. It discusses
the sources of Jerusalem's holiness and the ideas - often
startlingly secular - that have shaped lives within its walls. Nine
Quarters of Jerusalem is an evocation of place through story, led
by the voices of Jerusalemites.
Cross the rugged Picos de Europa mountain range of Asturias to
arrive to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Primitivo, a
less-traveled pilgrimage route that can be combined with the Camino
del Norte (Northern Way) for a longer experience. The Village to
Village Map Guide provides detailed maps and accommodations
listings as well as daily stage overviews in an ultralight,
minimalist format with no fluff. -Full-colour detailed
topographical stage maps of each day's walk with free GPS files
online -Detailed accommodations listings for pilgrim and private
lodging including contact information, amenities and approximate
prices -Detailed stage, city and town maps and elevation profiles
including town amenities such as ATM, pharmacy, grocery store, etc.
-Practical information on packing, how to get there, where to stay
and more -Walking notes and helpful tips -Integrated website
CaminoGuidebook.com with GPX tracks and extended planning and
online booking info
A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator,
Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and
children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures
and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures
alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene
shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most
distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out
of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come
back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk
emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour
and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic
folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and
China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back
of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature
and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.
Hazel Hendry is a remarkable woman. She worked tirelessly raising
money for charities, and particularly for TEARFUND, including
walking the form of a cross from John Oa Groats to Lands End and
from Ramsgate to Fishguard in Wales. When the Croatian War began,
the founder of TEARFUND, George Hoffman, told her, a Hazel, the
people of Croatia need your helpa . So she raised money to send
over 50 lorries, full of much needed supplies of food, furniture,
medical equipment and toiletries, into Croatia. She travelled
personally with many of them during and after the war. Hazel
delivered aid right to the Front Line risking her life to help
people who had lost their homes, livelihoods, and families. This
book is about her experiences during those dangerous years, and the
people who helped her and those that she helped. It is based on
journals which she kept at the time and later recollections of
particular people and events. As such, it is a vivid account of how
the Croations in the War Zone suffered at the hands of the Chetniks
who would attack their villages while leaving neighbouring villages
in Croatia where Serbs lived unscathed. Some of the details that
she recalls are not for the squeamish, but the way in which her
faith supported her throughout this period shines through on every
page.
This detailed Insight Guides Travel Map of Northern Spain is all
you need to plan your route and navigate your way around Northern
Spain. It also includes area highlights, top attractions, places of
interest, street plans, plus the fabulous free app aids on-the-road
navigation. Features of the Insight Guides Travel Map of Northern
Spain * Travel Map Northern Spain is drawn to scale and shows the
entire country, with a comprehensive index for easy look-up * Ideal
for planning your route, and on-the-road-exploring * Includes free
app, which gives access to top travel tips, and additional area
highlights * Features detailed street plans of Madrid, Barcelona
and Bilbao * Outlines Top Attractions and places of interest,
including national parks, nature reserves and heritage sites *
Handy distance indicators, located in the margin, give distances to
the nearest town and major locations * Shows roads, rail networks
and ferry routes * Pictorial symbols allow for instant, easy
recognition * Detailed topography, through the use of relief
shading, with mountain ranges named, and peak heights given *
Legend shown in eight languages
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