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Ian: ‘You’re going to run how far?’
Ryan: ‘250 kilometres. But it’s over seven days, though.’
Ian: ‘And the furthest you’ve ever run is …?’
Ryan: ‘42.2 kilometres … on the road. And on trail … 35 kilometres.’
Ian: ‘Ryan, I think you need to reassess this …’
What does it take to run a six-day race through the world’s harshest deserts? Or 100 miles in a single day at altitudes that would leave you breathless just walking? More than that, though: what is it like to win these races? South Africa’s ultra-trail-running superstar Ryan Sandes has done just that.
Since bursting onto the international trail-running scene by winning the first multistage race he ever entered – the brutal Gobi March – Ryan has gone on to win various other multistage and single-day races around the globe. Written with bestselling author and journalist Steve Smith, Trail Blazer – My Life as an Ultra-distance Trail Runner recounts the life story of this intrepid sportsman, from his experiences as a rudderless party animal to becoming a world-class athlete, and includes details on his training regimes, race strategies and aspirations for future sporting endeavours. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the adrenaline-inducing trials and tribulations of one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring athletes, while endurance-sport participants – from beginners to aspirant pros – will benefit from his insights and advice.
As Professor Tim Noakes says in the Foreword to this book: ‘However much we might think we know and understand, there are some phenomena which now, and perhaps forever, we will never fully comprehend. We call such happenings “enigmas”. Or even miracles. Ryan Sandes is one such.’
The first series of the TV drama based on the lives of William
Masters and Virginia Johnson, who conducted pioneering research
into the nature of human sexual attraction. Dr William Masters
(Michael Sheen) is a leading US obstetrician determined to launch a
study of human sexual behaviour. When he makes the acquaintance of
Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan), Masters finds an assistant who
possesses the qualities to help him move forward with his plan.
Though in many ways Masters and Johnson are polar opposites, as
their project progresses a growing sense of attraction develops
between the two and the line begins to blur between their personal
and professional interests. The episodes are: 'Pilot', 'Race to
Space', 'Standard Deviation', 'Thank You for Coming', 'Catherine',
'Brave New World', 'All Together Now', 'Love and Marriage',
'Involuntary', 'Fallout', 'Phallic Victories' and 'Manhigh'.
A historical tour de force that demolishes the myths and taboos that have surrounded Jewish and Israeli history, The Invention of the Jewish People offers a new account of both that demands to be read and reckoned with. Was there really a forced exile in the first century, at the hands of the Romans? Should we regard the Jewish people, throughout two millennia, as both a distinct ethnic group and a putative nation—returned at last to its Biblical homeland?
Shlomo Sand argues that most Jews actually descend from converts, whose native lands were scattered far across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The formation of a Jewish people and then a Jewish nation out of these disparate groups could only take place under the sway of a new historiography, developing in response to the rise of nationalism throughout Europe. Beneath the biblical back fill of the nineteenth-century historians, and the twentieth-century intellectuals who replaced rabbis as the architects of Jewish identity, The Invention of the Jewish People uncovers a new narrative of Israel’s formation, and proposes a bold analysis of nationalism that accounts for the old myths.
After a long stay on Israel’s bestseller list, and winning the coveted Aujourd’hui Award in France, The Invention of the Jewish People is finally available in English. The central importance of the conflict in the Middle East ensures that Sand’s arguments will reverberate well beyond the historians and politicians that he takes to task. Without an adequate understanding of Israel’s past, capable of superseding today’s opposing views, diplomatic solutions are likely to remain elusive. In this iconoclastic work of history, Shlomo Sand provides the intellectual foundations for a new vision of Israel’s future.
As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trail Blazer,
Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening
adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around
the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge
of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run
for his life.
Along with a 1 500-kilometre Himalayan adventure, read about his
attempt at completing the first 700-kilometre solo run up Namibia’s
legendary Skeleton Coast – only to stumble upon some very angry
Namibian soldiers conducting illegal and, possibly,
government-sponsored seal clubbing. And, with his running partner Ryno
Griessel, becoming the first people to run the entire circumference of
Lesotho, during which they find themselves fighting off an attack from
local herdsman armed with rocks and clubs.
In between these adventures, Ryan battles to balance a challenging
career with a dedicated commitment to his young family. Risk. Run.
Reward. is packed with adventure, humour and some fascinating insights
into the psyche of an ultra-endurance athlete. Trust me, these people
are not like you and me …
THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 SUNDAY
TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER When he receives an invitation to deliver a
lecture in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, international lawyer
Philippe Sands begins a journey on the trail of his family's secret
history. In doing so, he uncovers an astonishing series of
coincidences that lead him halfway across the world, to the origins
of international law at the Nuremberg trial. Interweaving the
stories of the two Nuremberg prosecutors (Hersch Lauterpacht and
Rafael Lemkin) who invented the crimes or genocide and crimes
against humanity, the Nazi governor responsible for the murder of
thousands in and around Lviv (Hans Frank), and incredible acts of
wartime bravery, EAST WEST STREET is an unforgettable blend of
memoir and historical detective story, and a powerful meditation on
the way memory, crime and guilt leave scars across generations. * *
* * * 'A monumental achievement: profoundly personal, told with
love, anger and great precision' John le Carre 'One of the most
gripping and powerful books imaginable' SUNDAY TIMES Winner:
Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction JQ-Wingate Literary Prize Hay
Festival Medal for Prose
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The Hole (DVD)
Teri Polo, Bruce Dern, Chord Overstreet, Haley Bennett, Chris Massoglia, …
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R35
Discovery Miles 350
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Joe Dante directs this suspense horror/thriller. When 17-year-old
Dane (Chris Massoglia) and his younger brother Lucas (Nathan
Gamble) move with their mother Susan (Teri Polo) from New York City
to the sleepy little town of Bensonville, they stumble across a
mysterious hole under a locked trapdoor in the basement while
exploring their new house. Before they know it, the brothers are
caught up in a terrifying odyssey into the dark labyrinths of their
worst fears and most sinister nightmares.
A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt
rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm.
"Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle
rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other
things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song" Good
Housekeeping Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a
special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous
Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! This is the perfect picture
book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,
atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the
sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and
hope. Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This
is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandoy's
exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details
to point out and share A paragraph on the final page of the book
explains the true story behind the tree The Christmas Pine is based
on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches
back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway
presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The
tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the
UK's support during World War II. Each year, the UK Poetry Society
asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson
originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas
tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and
displayed in Trafalgar Square. Julia Donaldson is the author of
many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been
awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most
celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia
Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning
animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.
Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
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