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Hats, Handwraps and Headaches is the inspiring, surprising and
sometimes shocking story of Irish boxing coach Paddy Fitzpatrick, a
failed pro boxer who was almost a Foreign Legionary before finding
fame as a trainer of world-class fighters. After struggling as a
young adult and attempting suicide, Paddy's life was transformed by
a chance meeting with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. Paddy
moved to LA to learn his trade at Roach's Wild Card gym, working
with the likes of world champions James Toney and Laila Ali, and
spending time with Laila's legendary father Muhammad Ali. Back in
England, Paddy used the things he had learnt to take George Groves
to three world title fights, including the return super-fight with
Carl Froch, which drew 80,000 fans to Wembley Stadium. Filled with
astonishing anecdotes - like the time Paddy took shots from a
Heavyweight contender and a near-miss with a grizzly bear - Hats,
Handwraps and Headaches is funny and poignant in equal measure,
with riveting tales from both sides of the Atlantic.
Seven self-regarding critics assemble at a disused theatre in
response to a mysterious invitation. Too late they discover its
gruesome purpose as Edward Lionheart, an actor frenzied by a
lifetime of sneering reviews, hacks his revengeful way through the
bloody works of Shakespeare, assisted by a gang of murderous
tramps.The laws of theatre supersede the laws of physics in this
macabre exhibition of putty noses, Kensington gore and some very
large acting indeed.
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East Sacramento (Hardcover)
Lee Simpson; Edited by Lee M.A. Simpson
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
Save R151 (18%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Still No Idea (Paperback)
Lisa Hammond, Rachael Spence; As told to Lee Simpson
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R344
Discovery Miles 3 440
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Best mates Lisa and Rachael are making a new show almost a decade
after they created
This is the story of the Coker family of South Carolina which for
over five generations has distinguished itself in many fields. It
was and is unique in its enduring personal qualities, in the range
of its contributions to southern life, and in its admirable balance
of things economic, cultural, and intellectual. The author shows
the family's influence on individual members to develop their own
direction in society.
Originally published in 1956.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the
latest in digital technology to make available again books from our
distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These
editions are published unaltered from the original, and are
presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both
historical and cultural value.
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