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Books > Sport & Leisure
On May 4, 1968, Dancer's Image crossed the finish line at Churchill
Downs to win the 94th Kentucky Derby. Yet the jubilation ended
three days later for the owner, the jockey and the trainers who
propelled the celebrated thoroughbred to victory. Amid a firestorm
of controversy, Dancer's Image was disqualified after blood tests
revealed the presence of a widely used anti-inflammatory drug with
a dubious legal status. Over forty years later, questions still
linger over the origins of the substance and the turmoil it
created. Veteran turfwriter and noted equine law expert Milt Toby
gives the first in-depth look at the only disqualification in Derby
history and how the Run for the Roses was changed forever.
Tossary of Terms by Modern Toss is the first in an illustrated
dictionary series. Produced by cartoonists Jon Link & Mick
Bunnage, this book features new words such as: Scumcestor,
Prioritit, Newmonia, Cock-bonnet, Screen-margarine and
Attenborough's Trench. The fast changing modern scene chucks up
stuff faster than we can nail it down and label it. The ear grease
on a smart phone screen, wearing a hat that makes you look like
even more of a tit, the DNA rich stew in the bogs hand dryer
trough, paying extra money to sit in a plane before the rest of the
passengers. This invaluable tool for navigating the 21st century
shitscape is printed on paper, rendering it impervious to cyber
attack.
America's Cup: Trials & Triumphs is a concise history of some
of the most interesting of the international struggles for
possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes
about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years
in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not
satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup
challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the
interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the
popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the
singular pleasure of wealthy barons of industry is now enjoyed by
thousands of middle-class citizens from many nations with access to
the sea. Also included in this volume are sailing techniques,
maneuvers and useful nautical terminology.
Twee verhale word in hierdie teks gelyktydig vertel: die van die
skrywer se reis deur Angola tydens die herdenking van die
Dorslandtrek en die geskiedenis van daardie epiese tog. De Klerk se
lewendige verteltrant laat 'n veelbewoe stuk geskiedenis uit die
stof van ou geskrifte opstaan. W.A de Klerk was een van die
voortreflikste literere joernaliste in Afrikaans.Vir die skryf van
Swerwer op die sonpad het hy onder meer talle onderhoude met
Dorslandtrekkers en hulle kinders gevoer, wat hier woord vir woord
weergee word in elkeen se unieke, sappige Afrikaans. Dit is ’n ryk
geskakeerde boek vol wetenswaardighede, lewenslustigheid en
lewenswysheid.
A mysterious tower randomly appears on the outskirts of Nevermind, an
isolated rural village...adventurers and soldiers have been sent to
investigate the tower but none that have entered ever return. Now it is
the turn of the characters' intrepid party.
Visitors and New England natives alike will see a new side of the
region through Thomas D'Agostino's road trip guidebook. He captures
the reader's imagination with folklore and anecdotes, plus
recommendations useful for any traveler. This guide uncovers
lingering spirits across all six states in the region, from the
victims of alchemy gone awry in the White Mountains to wraiths in
the Berkshires to the ghosts of long-dead sailors who haunt the
decks of the last whaling ship, the "Charles Morgan," in Mystic,
Connecticut. Enjoy these retellings of classic New England ghost
stories and discover obscure ones, and then go visit the spooky
sights for yourself.
The North Fork's natural riches have been seducing people for more
than four hundred years. The Algonquin Indians -and, later, Dutch
and English colonists- first recognized the area for its waters
rich with clams and fish, its fertile soil for growing crops and
its abundant forests to support shipbuilding. Hearing the ocean's
call, many have long admired the inlets, creeks and bays and
contrast the ruggedness of the Long Island Sound with the
tranquility of Peconic Bay. In this pictorial history, local author
Rosemary McKinley showcases the nautical history, idyllic seaside
settings and lush landscapes of this picturesque country.
Elephants breaking down walls, a hyena sharing a fire with the
night guard to keep warm, hippos fighting, armless monkeys bringing
their young to be admired by the author-this book is a kaleidoscope
of wild animals, strange and often eccentric tourists, the trails
and tribulations of running a poorly equipped lodge in a remote
wilderness area, and the laughter and tears of working with and
living alongside staff from a different background and culture.
Written with great compassion, this is Lesley Cripps Thomson's
story of how she forges a bond with staff who do not want to be
told what to do or how to do it by a woman and the hardships they
have to live with, including illness and poverty. She tells of the
good times they have and how, in a crisis, they all pull together.
============================ In The Derelict House, Lesley Cripps
Thomson vividly conveys the fun and the frustrations of living and
working in the African bush. Enlivened by the many characters who
pepper the pages, her book also paints a colourful picture of the
wildlife scene. For those who aspire to sample wild Africa for the
first time, and for those who have already fallen under its spell,
this is an excellent read. For myself, it has been a pleasure to
encounter a book so evocative of the Africa I have come to love.
Douglas Willis, FRGS, FRSGS (Scotland) Running a lodge in the
African bush means not only exotic wildlife but also eccentric
human life. A vivid and engaging read. William Saunderson-Meyer -
Sunday Times, South Africa "I loved The Derelict House ... it
brought back fond memories of my own time in The Luangwa Valley and
the characters and wildlife really are true to form" Julie
Croucher, 'Travel With Jules' UK
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Le Tresor d'Hessaret
(Paperback)
Matthew Eager; Translated by Frederic Arsac, James Manez, Stephane Salmons, Wilfried Soret, …
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R395
Discovery Miles 3 950
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Chasse au tresor ou chasse a l'homme?
Avent. Dernier bastion de civilisation avant les terres barbares de la
Longue Chevauchee. Dans cette ville turbulente, nul garde ne patrouille
les rues et les gangs de voyous tabassent volontiers les etrangers
imprudents. C'est ici que Zarand et sa bande de canailles preparent
leur prochain coup : trouver le legendaire tresor du chef barbare
Hessaret. Mais l'avidite des uns et des autres fera voler la bande en
eclats...
Le Tresor d'Hessaret est un scenario pour Mythrasse deroulant dans la
Contree, decor du supplement Contre le Chaos. Les personnages feront
face aux perils d'une region sauvage en compagnie d'individus sans
scrupules et prets a s'entretuer. Vous pouvez utiliser ce scenario
comme un chapitre de la campagne Contre le Chaosou comme une aventure
independante. L'adaptation a la plupart des cadres de jeu fantastiques
est aisee.
A mythras adventure role playing game.
A collection of Mythras rules for combat, conflict and character
creation and much more.
'No' is the first thing I ever said. It was actually the only thing
I said in my first speaking months. Like most children, I was born
with an innate ability to set boundaries for myself. 'No.' 'Mine.'
I intuitively knew how to practise self-care and self-preservation.
Then, at some point, just like my ability to shuffle across the
floor on my butt, I forgot how to say no... Traumatic childhood
sleepovers, stressful social occasions, unrealistic demands at
work, unwanted second dates and endless offers of cake, in her
memoir, award-winning writer Stefanie Preissner leaves no NO
unexplored. From the issue of consent, and what happens when a
whole country comes together to say Yes, Can I Say NO? is one
woman's honest and hilarious take on how re-learning one small word
can pave the way to saying YES to who you really are.
European explorers were captivated by the seemingly endless bounty
of natural resources on Cape Cod Bay. One Englishman declared that
the codfish were so thick one "could" walk on their backs. Early
settlers quickly learned how to harness the bay's resources and
excelled at shore whaling, shipping and salt making. But as these
new industries flourished, the native Wampanoag, who helped the
fledgling colony to take root, nearly vanished. Author Theresa
Mitchell Barbo's skillful narrative weaves together the natural and
cultural histories of the bay, highlighting some of the region's
diverse milestones- from the drafting of the Mayflower Compact in
1620 to the establishment of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant 350
years later. "Cape Cod Bay: A History of Salt & Sea" inspires
new appreciation for this storied and stunning seascape, and
underscores the importance of new efforts to preserve the bay's
unique ecosystem.
Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th
edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's
60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's
father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast
Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to
cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and
swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers.
Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of
local knowledge is complemented by port information and local
maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of
their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout
with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial
shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this
cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the
memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating
this extraordinary sailing area.
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Shot Ready
(Hardcover)
Stephen Curry
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R775
R665
Discovery Miles 6 650
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Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative
philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement,
creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his
incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with
more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative
and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own
potential.
Hired to accompany Jesra Vorak, an infamous warrior of Greymoor,
the characters find themselves on a journey into the sinister realm of
Ravenholm, in search of Jesra's family sword, Salvation. But dark
forces are at work, and soon the characters are drawn to face an
ancient evil held within the ominous Sorrow's Keep…
This challenging module brings Gothic Horror to the Classic Fantasy
range as the characters go in search of the fabled sword named
Salvation, and find themselves travelling deep into sinister Ravenholm.
The scenario is complete and ready for play, introducing intriguing
NPCs and new monsters to face!
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