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This full colour book to the Historic Cotswolds takes you
alphabetically through the fascinating and mostly hidden side to
the Cotswolds. 100s of pen and ink line drawings by Peter Reardon
matching 100s colour photos of the same thing by his son Nicholas
Reardon, so one can see things such as a stone crocodile head, with
a spring gushing out of its mouth at Compton Abdale, as both a line
drawing and colour photograph. The book travels all over the
Cotswolds from its very own Stonehenge (Rollright Stones) in the
North of the Cotswolds, to a Sham Castle in the South, with lots of
strange or old odd things to see on the way, with this book you
will soon find the Cotswolds have something of interest for anyone.
An A - Z illustrated Town and Village guide to what you can see in
the Cotswolds, with word and pen the Author brings to life this
wonderful part of England, show and explaining what you can see as
you explore the Cotswolds. From the strange sounding Cotswold towns
and villages with this guide you will be shown sides of the
Cotswolds that the average visitor often misses, the text is
brought to life with well over 100 pen and ink sketches of
Gargoyles and Hobbit like church entrances, Public monuments to
medieval punishment tools, Castles to Magic stones, a life time of
local knowledge has gone into this book. The beauty of the
Cotswolds is not new, it is not something that has just come about
recently, it is, you might even say, as old as the hills
themselves. But it is not only beauty to be found in these hills,
they are also rich in history, the Romans came, stayed a while and
then left. They were about the first to leave us monuments of their
advanced way of life that we can understand today, then came the
Saxons, the Danes and the Normans. Each left something by which to
remember them. In more recent times great houses have been built
and are there for all to see. The Cotswolds intriguing, majestic,
even cruel in its own way. There is a bigness that is breathtaking,
especially during the summer, a loneliness that can be frightening
during the winter, but always a grandeur, as powerful as an
exciting tale that not one little bit must be missed. Perhaps early
man found the excitement of these hills a good reason for settling
in them. They offered a natural fortification in many instances for
settlements, often with views over the valley of the Severn, where
animals could be hunted and fish caught in the river. It is hoped
that your visit to the Cotswolds will be most enjoyable, and if,
with the help of these pages, more memorable, then the object of
this publication will have been achieved
Evolving from the author's personal experience as a competitive
bodybuilder and his many years of committed research and testing,
the Biomechanically Correct (BMC) Training System-as outlined in
this 250-page book-is a completely new way of thinking about
resistance training. It optimises the substantial benefits for body
and mind of unilateral training: exercising one muscle on one side
of the body at any one time. Through its direct targeting of the
prime moving muscle, the BMC Training System is an imperative
training regime for anyone concerned to safely optimise muscle
development and joint efficiency, while minimising wear and tear of
body structures. In so doing, the BMC Training System moves beyond
the traditional bilateral training approach, which so often sees
unintended harm done to the body. Key features Clear and methodical
presentation of the principles, components and benefits of
unilateral resistance training that: - create awareness of physical
functionality to help preserve mental and structural well-being and
prevent injury - empowers participants with the knowledge needed
for peak development of body and mind - breaks down natural
defences often put up by those challenged to learn new things -
encourages participation by a wider audience-beginner and
experienced athlete alike, of all ages-by removing the stigma of
intimidation and fear often associated with traditional bilateral
training Simple, common-sense answers to simple questions - How do
I exercise a muscle in a safe and efficient manner? Why is this
system so important for achieving this? Series of extensively
illustrated exercises for the prime moving muscle that detail
step-by-step guidelines on how to execute each so as to develop,
strengthen and condition the muscle and associated structures with
minimal risk of injury The author has a simple philosophy for
maintaining longevity for those committed to reaping the benefits
offered by his BMC Training System: 'Train smart - think about what
you are doing.'"
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