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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Guidebook to the Way of the Roses, a 170-mile coast-to-coast cycle
route across Lancashire and Yorkshire. The three-day journey
(alternative two, four and five day itineraries are also outlined)
begins in Morecambe and finishes in Bridlington, linking scenic
country lanes, minor roads and traffic-free cycle paths. Six
excellent day rides, located in the vicinity of the main route, are
also described. Clear and concise route description is accompanied
by 1:100K mapping and gradient profiles, guaranteeing problem-free
navigating. Also included is handy advice on practicalities such as
preparation, equipment, accommodation and travel logistics to and
from the start and finish of the route. A challenge within the
reach of cyclists of all abilities and a satisfying traverse across
country, the Way of the Roses takes in idyllic villages such as
Burnsall, Pocklington and Settle, castles and cathedrals including
York, Ripon abbey and prehistoric sites, along with stunning
natural features such as the Three Peaks, Brimham Rocks and
Flamborough Head.
The building of human towers (castells) is a centuries-old
competitive practice where hundreds of men, women, and children
gather in Catalan squares to create breathtaking edifices through a
feat of collective athleticism. The result is a great spectacle of
suffering and overcoming, tension and release. Catalonia's Human
Towers is an ethnographic look at the thriving castells
practice—a symbol of Catalan cultural heritage and identity amid
debates around autonomy versus subsummation by the Spanish state.
While the main function of building castells is to grow community
through a low-cost, intergenerational, and inclusive leisure
activity, Mariann Vaczi reveals that this unique sport also
provides a social base, image, and vocabulary for the
pro-independence movement. Highlighting the intersection of
folklore, performance, and self-determination, Catalonia's Human
Towers captures the subtle and unconscious processes by which the
body becomes politicized and ideology becomes embodied, with all
the risks and precarities of collective constructions.
This book, The Seanachie of Motorcycling, is a collection of tales
from a master story teller, Harry Lindsay of Dublin. Described in
his youth by his headmaster as the boy with oil in his veins",
Harry grew up with motorcycles, becoming a trials and road racer, a
grass track champion, holder of the Irish land speed record, racing
team leader, an importer and retailer of motorcycles, a restorer of
antique bikes and an historian along the way. Many of his stories
bring to life the characters and heroes that were the racing world
from the thirties through the turn of the last century. They offer
a rare glimpse of life behind the scenes and more than one tale is
told with a twinkle in his eye. This, then, is an Irishman's view
of the world as it was. Pour a pint of Guinness, put your feet up
and be prepared to enjoy the Seanachie's tales and learn and laugh
with him. Seanachie (pronounced sha-nah-key): Irish for master
story teller in the great tradition of orally passing folklore and
history on down through the generations.
This book, The Seanachie of Motorcycling, is a collection of tales
from a master story teller, Harry Lindsay of Dublin. Described in
his youth by his headmaster as the boy with oil in his veins",
Harry grew up with motorcycles, becoming a trials and road racer, a
grass track champion, holder of the Irish land speed record, racing
team leader, an importer and retailer of motorcycles, a restorer of
antique bikes and an historian along the way. Many of his stories
bring to life the characters and heroes that were the racing world
from the thirties through the turn of the last century. They offer
a rare glimpse of life behind the scenes and more than one tale is
told with a twinkle in his eye. This, then, is an Irishman's view
of the world as it was. Pour a pint of Guinness, put your feet up
and be prepared to enjoy the Seanachie's tales and learn and laugh
with him. Seanachie pronounced sha-nah-key: Irish for master story
teller in the great tradition of orally passing folklore and
history on down through the generations.
When Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens opened in 1931, manager Conn
Smythe envisioned an arena that would project an aura of
middle-class respectability. In A Night at the Gardens, Russell
Field shares how this new arena anticipated spectators by examining
varying spectator behaviours, who the spectators were, and what the
experience of spectating was like. Drawing on archival records, the
book explores the neighbourhood in which Maple Leaf Gardens was
situated, the design of the arena’s interior spaces, and the ways
in which it was operated in order to appeal to respectable
spectators at a particular intersection of class and gender.
Examining a ticket ledger compiled by arena staff for the 1933–34
National Hockey League season, the book reveals that the average
subscriber purchased more than two tickets, suggesting that
attending hockey games was a social experience. It also shows that
while ticket subscribers were overwhelmingly middle-class men,
women were also present. Oral history interviews with twenty-one
former spectators at the Maple Leaf Gardens detail the experience
of watching the spectacle that unfolded on the ice during each
hockey game. A Night at the Gardens tells the fascinating story of
how one prominent public building became such an important part of
Toronto society.
David Moore's book chronicles how the momentous season unfolded,
match by match, week by week, starting with the successful
pre-season tour of Germany and Holland right up to the famous
encounter with Liverpool. It is a story of a triumphant season as
Derby County were crowned champions of England for the first time.
It was the Rams' seventy-second in League football, forty-five of
which had been played in the top flight and Brian Clough's tiny
squad of first team players had to finish above the likes of Don
Revie's formidable Leeds United and Bill Shankly's outstanding
Liverpool side to win the title. David Moore's book chronicles how
the momentous season unfolded, match by match, week by week,
starting with the successful pre-season tour of Germany and Holland
right up to the famous encounter with Liverpool at the beginning of
May which was followed seven days later by the nail-biting climax
when Leeds and Liverpool failed to secure the points needed to deny
Derby the title they richly deserved. Clough and Taylor also found
time to mastermind victory in the Texaco Cup, but a promising run
in the FA Cup came to a dramatic end in a 5th Round second replay
against double holders Arsenal at Leicester City's Filbert Street
in March. To round off a memorable season Derby's reserve side won
the Central League. David's book records the Rams' exploits in
those competitions too.
"The Who's Who of Cardiff City" looks at the varied experiences of
the Bluebirds through the club's lifeblood - the players. The book
is an important addition to Breedon's (now DB Publishings) growing
list of "Who's Who" titles. Through readable biographies and career
statistics the book looks at the contribution that players and
managers have made to the fortunes of Cardiff City over the years.
Illustrated throughout with high-quality photographs, the book
gives a fascinating insight into the men who have shaped the
history of the club. Here are details of the careers of all the
players, from the house-hold names to the not-so-famous, including
the number of appearances they made, the number of goals they
scored, the position they played in and their transfer records.
This comprehensive volume is a valuable addition to the
book-shelves of all fans of the Bluebirds, and is sure to appeal to
any-one with an interest in the club.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The fourth title in the extremely popular series of good practice,
these DVDs are written by the experts. Filmed in the Lake District
and the Scottish Highlands, this DVD outlines the essential skills
and techniques for summer hill walking in the UK. In 2007, the
Mountain Rescue teams of England and Wales dealt with 778
incidents, a 23% increase since 2003. As with previous DVDs in the
series, this DVD has been produced to educate mountain users,
making them aware of the often hostile environment of our uplands.
It will also inspire, with the dramatic beauty of two of the UK's
most popular walking areas shown to full effect. The film follows
two walkers, Frederlina and Ben, as they plan their days and follow
their walks. We see the challenges they face and the decisions they
make. In addition to the film, the technical chapters include:
Navigation, Scrambling, Weather, River Crossings, Mountain Rescue,
Ticks and Hazards.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
'A master of plotting and pacing' - New York Times 'With every new
book I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his compassion
for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new
directions' - Entertainment Weekly ONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONCE CHANCE
TO BECOME A LEGEND. ONE MAN Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleymon
comes from a village in South Sudan, a war-torn country where one
third of the population is a refugee. His great love is basketball:
his prodigious leap and lightning speed make him an exceptional
player. And it may also bring him his big chance: he has been
noticed by a coach taking a youth team to the United States. ONE
HOPE If he gets through the tournament, Samuel's life will change
beyond recognition. But it's the longest of long shots. His talent
is raw and uncoached. There are hundreds of better-known players
ahead of him. And he must leave his family behind, at least at the
beginning. ONE CHANCE As American success beckons, devastating news
reaches Samuel from home. Caught between his dream and the
nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away, 'Sooley', as he's
nicknamed by his classmates, must make hard choices about his
future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has
achieved in the history of his chosen game: become a legend in
twelve short months. Global bestseller John Grisham takes you to a
different kind of court in this gripping and incredibly moving
novel that showcases his storytelling powers in an entirely new
light. 'Grisham's books are smart, imaginative, and funny,
populated by complex interesting people' - The Washington Post 'A
superb, instinctive storyteller' - The Times 350+ million copies,
45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN
GRISHAM
Sad people who sit in front of a television set wishing they could
get some adventure in their lives should take note of the contents
of this small tome as it proves beyond doubt that even in the prime
of life the rush of adrenaline can still be achieved. This is the
second volume of factual events undertaken by a group of people who
should have the wisdom of age but choose to ignore it.
This is the second book about a long distance walk, althought the
first was a family record and not for general distribution. The
experience encouraged me to undertake another long distance walk so
it has been a delight to recently complete the Coast to Coast Walk
with my wife Ruth. This book records the ups and downs of our
journey.
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