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Britain's Best Bike Ride

Sports & Outdoors

Britain's Best Bike Ride by John Walsh and Hannah Reynolds is a beautifully illustrated and inspirational guide to the ultimate thousand-mile cycling adventure from Land's End to John o' Groats.There are many ways to cycle between Land's End and John o' Groats, but the route specially created for this book, LEJOG1000, is designed to show you the quiet roads, picturesque villages and dramatic landscapes that make the experience memorable. Instead of taking the most direct route, it invites you to explore the best of each region you pass through. You'll discover stunning beaches and wild ponies on your way along the quiet wild-flower-edged lanes of Cornwall and Devon, follow the meandering River Wye in Wales, wind your way through a post-industrial landscape of canals and mill chimneys in the North West, before moving on to the epic climbs and grand vistas of Scotland.Carefully crafted to allow you the freedom to create your own ultimate adventure, the route is split into 30 adaptable stages, each finishing in a town or village with suggested places to eat, drink and stay. Create your own bespoke itinerary, or use one of three itinerary options provided: the 2-week classic, 3-week explorer or 10-day challenge. Along with stunning photography and lively insightful writing you will find all the practical information you need to plan your LEJOG1000 – route directions, bespoke mapping, cafes, pubs and local bike shops. Downloadable GPX files of the route are also available.Britain's Best Bike Ride will inspire you to take on this once-in-a-lifetime challenge – you'll be pedalling into John o' Groats having experienced the very best of Britain on a bike before you know it!

Wild Guide Schottland

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Entdecken Sie magische Berge und einsame Täler mit schillernden Seen und versteckten Wasserfällen, perfekt für ein erfrischendes Bad. Erkunden Sie alte Ruinen und Schlösser, beobachten Sie Vogelkolonien auf dramatischen Klippen, laufen Sie barfuß an weißen Sandstränden mit türkisblauem Wasser. Zelten Sie in blumenbedeckten Dünen, und stärken Sie sich am knisternden Kaminfeuer eines alten Gasthofs. In diesem Wild Guide finden Sie die Highlights der unberührten schottischen Highlands und Inseln. Mit seinen wunderschönen Fotos und spannenden Tipps ist dieser Reiseführer perfekt für alle, die wilde Abenteuer suchen.

Think Like a Runner

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Run faster. Run farther. Run better. Discover exactly what it is that makes you a runner and improve your running technique with this practical guide packed with friendly advice, anecdotes, tips, and more.We all decide to run for different reasons, whether it’s to lose weight, improve health, or deal with stress in everyday life. But what is it that keeps you motivated to run, train, and race day after day? Professional runner and running coach Jeff Horowitz aims to answer this question in Think Like a Runner. When you’re just past mile 22 of a marathon and looking down the barrel of four more miserable miles of running until you can finally cross the finish line, it’s not the science that keeps you going; it’s something mental. Alongside insights into the mental journey all runners take in starting and sticking with this sport, you’ll discover practical tips to help improve your running, including:Establishing your running tribeFinding the running gear every runner needsSetting training and racing goalsRecognizing the onset of injuriesPreparing your mind to get in the gameAdjusting your relationship with running as you ageAnd so much moreWith Think Like a Runner, you’ll realize that understanding the complexities of why we run will simply help you run better.

Straight Talk on Armed Defense

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In Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know, Massad Ayoob and the nation's leading experts on personal protection, self-defense and concealed carry deliver authoritative guidance from their areas of expertise and personal experience. In chapters by distinguished authors hand-picked by Massad Ayoob:John Hearne takes us "inside the defender's head" and reveals the most effective route to train and prepare for self-defense incidents.Dr. Anthony Semone discusses post-shooting trauma and necessary steps to develop resilience and symptom reduction following a deadly force event.Dr. Alexis Artwohl explains why understanding how the mind operates is critical to surviving an attack and the legal and emotional challenges that follow.Dr. William Aprill describes "the face of the enemy" to help us understand violence and those who traffic in it.Craig "Southnarc" Douglas details the conditions present during the typical criminal assault and how to incorporate those conditions into your training.Massad Ayoob discusses power, responsibility and the armed lifestyle.Tom Givens underscores the importance of finding relevant training, through case studies of his own students involved in armed encounters."Spencer Blue," active robbery/homicide detective, reveals patterns that emerged during his investigations and describes the differences in tactics of citizens who won versus those who lost.Ron Borsch presents dozens of actual cases of armed and unarmed citizens single-handedly stopping mass murders in progress.Harvey Hedden provides insight and advice to guide lawfully armed citizens in interactions with law enforcement.Jim Fleming, Esq. describes the criminal trial process and how it plays out in a "righteous use of deadly force in self-defense" case.Marty Hayes, JD, provides the critical questions that must be asked to choose a reliable post-self-defense incident support provider.Get the straight talk on armed defense, from this unique compendium of the world's leading subject matter experts in lethal self-defense.

Legends of Pro Wrestling

Sports & Outdoors

Legends of Pro Wrestling offers the first comprehensive look at the entire world of wrestling. With detailed biographies and neverbefore- seen statistics of some of the greatest athletes in the sport, you will be able to read about hundreds of wrestlers, dating back to the mid-1800s. As the first of its kind, this centralized reference allows wrestling enthusiasts a range of information at their fingertips and stands alone as the “ultimate wrestling resource.” This book offers readers a link between what happened a century ago to what is currently happening today. A fan of Bruno Sammartino or “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers can enjoy this book as much as someone who follows John Cena or The Undertaker today. This collection is a never-ending source of facts, figures, and other entertaining data. Professional wrestling is a world of accomplishment and legacy. Through injuries, sickness, and family tribulations, many wrestlers have given everything there is to give in the ring and true fans of the sport love every second of it. No matter your age, if you’re a fan of professional wrestling, Legends of Pro Wrestling is the book for you to own and cherish.

NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science

Sports & Outdoors

Within the domain of sport, the application of science is more apparent than ever before. Not only are universities and academic institutions scientifically investigating sport as one element of human performance, but professional teams, sporting organizations, and private training companies are embracing approaches that use scientific principles to help their athletes and teams gain a competitive edge in sporting competition. The potential for applying science to sport training and sport performance is vast. There is a demand for sport scientists who can collect and convert data into valuable information—information that drives decision making and directly influences performance outcomes. To address this growing need, the world-renowned National Strength and Conditioning Association developed the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification, along with the must-have reference for anyone in the field.NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science features contributions from 52 globally recognized experts and thought leaders from the field of sport science. It is the only resource to go beyond sport science’s foundations—physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, nutrition, and skill acquisition—to address the use of statistics and broader fields of data science, analytics, and technology management. Readers will explore every aspect of the sport scientist’s role: understanding training theory, performing needs analyses, conducting athlete monitoring and assessment, managing data and analytics, and educating and disseminating information. The integration of these technical skills will guide sport scientists in drawing conclusions that can be used to manipulate training methods and shape competition strategies for the betterment of athletes’ health, well-being, and performance.NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science offers a holistic overview of the technical expertise, skills, and knowledge required to operate effectively as a modern-day sport scientist. Further, it will help prepare candidates for the NSCA’s CPSS certification exam and aid all sport scientists in acquiring and using the best available evidence—at the right time, in the right environment, and for the right individual—to maximize their performance.

The Best American Sports Writing 2018

Sports & Outdoors

For more than twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications. Each year, the series editor and guest editor curate a truly exceptional collection. The only shared traits among all these diverse styles, voices, and stories are the extraordinarily high caliber of writing, and the pure passion they tap into that can only come from sports.

U.S. Army M-1 Garand Technical Manual

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This manual includes a detailed description of the rifle and its general characteristics; procedures for detailed disassembly and assembly; an explanation of functioning; a discussion of the types of stoppages and the immediate action applied to reduce them; a description of the ammunition; and instructions on the care, cleaning, and handling of each weapon and ammunition.

Maximus Body

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Men's Health magazine's #1 personal trainer delivers cutting-edge, high-intensity workouts to help you pack serious muscle and become unstoppably fit. From the man responsible for the gym that trained the actors in the movie 300 comes cutting-edge fitness strategies, 100 workouts, and a training plan that has successfully transformed A-list actors and actresses, elite special-forces soldiers, all-star athletes, and everyday men and women. With Bobby Maximus’s guidance you too can become one of the most insanely fit people the world has ever seen. The diets and workouts that promise easy results in minutes per day have tricked masses into wasting their money on false promises. Supplements, smoothies, and 4-minute workouts aren’t getting people any fitter. Getting that shredded body requires real commitment and real work—and Bobby can show you how. Maximus Body features circuit-style workouts that will push you to your limits and work your whole body. With a plethora of exercises like “Don’t Ask Me About Your Abs,” that work your core with a combination of sit ups, push ups, pull ups, and even leg raises, you can develop an exercise routine that fits your needs. Whether you are overweight and trying to get back into shape, or a high-level athlete trying to gain that extra edge, Maximus Body offers up thousands of once-secret ways to burn fat, add lean muscle, reveal a shredded 8-pack, and build mind-bending physical fitness.

Guide du personal trainer

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Le nombre de coaches personnels a progressé de près de 30 % en dix ans. Indépendants ou présents dans les salles de fitness, ils doivent faire face à une clientèle dont les profils, s'ils sont très variés, possèdent un but commun : prendre soin de soi.Dès lors, comment se positionner en tant que spécialiste de l'entraînement personnel ? Quelle approche avoir selon les profils et comment les distinguer ?Quelles sont les données essentielles à connaître sur le plan anatomique, que doit-on connaître des systèmes énergétiques, nerveux et cardiorespiratoires ?Comment évaluer la forme physique, la nutrition et le mode de vie de ses clients ?Enfin, comment adapter l'entraînement, mettre en place une planification et une programmation en fonction de tous les critères... et des objectifs de chacun ?Plus de 20 spécialistes du monde du coaching personnel, réunis au sein du label EuropeActive, ont mis leur expérience en commun pour proposer ce guide complet de référence.La référence mondiale qui sert de guide à tous les coaches sportifsLes clés pour devenir un bon coach persoUne approche anatomique complète pour faire les bons choix de séance et prévenir les blessuresCe qu'il faut savoir pour évaluer et conseillerLes conseils pour planifier l'entraînement selon les profils

Scottie Pippen - Libéré

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Les mémoires incontournables du sextuple champion NBA, double médaillé d'or olympique etHall of Famer, révélant comment Scottie Pippen, le plus jeune d'une fratrie de 12 enfants, asurmonté deux tragédies familiales et le mépris des recruteurs universitaires pour devenir unélément essentiel de la plus grande dynastie de basket-ball des cinquante dernières années.Scottie Pippen est considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs de la NBA pour une bonne raison. Sans Pippen, il n'y a pas de bannières de. championnat - et encore moins six - suspenduesau plafond du United Center des Chicago Bulls. Il n'y a pas de documentaire The Last Dance surNetflix. Il n'y a ni "Michael Jordan », ni Chicago Bulls tel que nous le connaissons. Bref, sans lui,rien de cette épopée n'aurait été possible. Dans Unguarded, Scottie Pippen nous racontera sans filtre :• son parcours, de son enfance difficile dans l'Arkansas à son statut de légende vénérée dela NBA tout en faisant face à deux tragédies familiales en cours de route.• ses relations avec Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman, et bien d'autres vedettes dela NBA.• comment il a su mettre de côté son ego (au niveau sportif et salarial) pour que les Bullsdeviennent la dynastie de basket-ball la plus dominante du dernier demi-siècle.• des histoires inédites sur certains des matchs les plus célèbres de l'histoire de la franchise etde la NBA.

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 11. Old Soar

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 11 Old Soar: mediaeval manors and Civil War churches Distance: 5 miles Map:OS sheet 188 Start and Parking:The walk commences from the church at Plaxtol (grid ref: 602537). Plaxtol is on a minor road, one mile to the east of the A227 Tonbridge to Ightham road, five miles north of Tonbridge. There is on-street parking in Plaxtol, down side roads leading off the main street. Refreshments:Shops and public houses in Plaxtol. Public house at Shipbourne. Public house at Dunks Green.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Tom Dokken's Advanced Retriever Training

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You will enjoy Dokken's famous no-nonsense, common-sense training approach for taking retrievers to an advanced level. In addition, you will see those principles in action via professional photography from Lee Thomas Kjos. Best, you can implement these training principles at your own pace and as your schedule allows.You will also enjoy: • Proven professional training techniques for molding great finished retrievers • Step-by-step photographic instruction • Trouble-shooting advice for any training dilemma

MILO: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes, V18.1

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2010 European Weightlifting Championships-all the action in color! - Andrew Durniat gets his grip on the grip world - why the plank isn't just for sissies anymore - explosive power-endurance training - the value of a strong upper back . . . and more! 128 pp.

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 2. Kits Koty

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 2 Kits Coty: Stone Age graves and trackways Distance: 4 miles Map:OS sheet 178 or 188 Start and Parking:The walk commences from Blue Bell Hill Picnic site (grid ref: 743621). Blue Bell Hill is just off the A229 and very close to junction three of the M2, two miles south of Chatham and four miles north of Maidstone. If coming from the south (Maidstone) turn off the A229 just at the summit of the North Downs, following signs for Blue Bell Hill. From the north go to the roundabout where the A229 meets junction two of the M2, and then take a minor road south for half a mile, again signposted Blue Bell Hill. There is parking at the picnic site. Refreshments:Public house at Blue Bell Hill.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Walks Through History: Kent. Walk 4. Richborough and the Roman Invasion of Britain

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In 2007 John Wilks updated his bestselling Walks Through History: Kent book. When JMD Media were asked to make this book available as an e-book, we decided to give the customer a choice. You can buy the whole book with all 24 walks for full price, or just buy an individual walk as a taster or because there is one walk which is of particular interest. Each individual walk includes the original map showing all of the walks available as well as the introduction and the authors advice for walkers. WALK 4 Richborough and the Roman invasion of Britain Distance: 4.5 miles Map:OS sheet 179 Start and Parking:The walk commences from the old quay in Sandwich (grid ref: 334582). Sandwich is on the A256, seven miles south of Ramsgate and six miles north of Deal. There is ample pay-and-display car parking on the quay itself. Refreshments:Public houses, shops and cafe's in Sandwich.Walks Through History: Kent is a celebration of the beauty and poetry of the county. Each walk in this book has been chosen not only because it is a pleasant walk in its own right, but also because it goes past sites which reveal the rich and varied history of the county. Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent’s proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.About the author:John Wilks has been a professional historical guide and a history teacher, and is a branch secretary of the Historical Association. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Rambler's Association and has written a number of walking books with historical themes. If you like walking and writing and would like to contribute to the Walking Around Britain series JMD Media Ltd are developing, please contact steve.caron@jmdmedia.co.uk.

Onward to Victory

Sports & Outdoors

From the acclaimed author of Shake Down the Thunder, Murray Sperber's Onward to Victory is a brilliant, detailed, and engrossing work of social history for not only sports fans, but anyone interested in the development of modern American culture. With the 1940 release of the classic film Knute Rockne, All American, the myth of the hero scholar-athlete was born, and with it came the age of big-time college sports in America. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, including press accounts, letters and diaries, historical papers, and interviews with many who were there, Murray Sperber recounts how the myths created by Hollywood studios were embellished and codified by a hungry press, infiltrating the collective unconscious with epic stories of players, coaches, and teams. As college sports became a mainstay of popular entertainment, they also were fertile ground for near-fatal scandal, ultimately giving rise to the modern NCAA. Sperber vividly re-creates the world of postwar America, with its all-powerful radiomen, its lurid press, its growing prosperity, and, of course, the infancy of television

The Rider

Sports & Outdoors

The instant cult classic about biking, road racing, and the bicyclists who love their sport. Originally published in Holland in 1978, The Rider went on to sell more than 100,000 copies. Brilliantly conceived and written at a break-neck pace, it is a loving, imaginative, and, above all, passionate tribute to the art of bicycle road racing. Tim Krabbé begins this story at the very start of the Tour de Mont Aigoual, ready to race his rivals through the mountains of Central France. Over the course of the 150 pages that follows, Krabbé takes his bike 150 kilometers, and pulls his readers into the life of the sport he loves. The Rider is beloved as a bicycle odyssey, a literary masterpiece, and the ultimate book for bike lovers as well as the arm-chair sports enthusiast.

The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly-Fishing

Sports & Outdoors

Buy this book on a Wednesday, and you could be out catching fish on Saturday morning!The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly Fishing is the only book a first-time angler needs to go from zero to catching fish in no time at all. Many people believe that learning to fly-fish is very difficult, but the truth is that, with a little expert instruction, anyone can become a successful fly fisher in a matter of days. Phil Monahan’s just-the-basics approach will teach you what makes fly-fishing so special, exactly what tackle and gear you need for any given fishing situation, how to cast a fly rod, and fundamental fly-fishing techniques that catch fish. Everything is explained simply, clearly, and concisely without a lot of extraneous information, so you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go out on the water with confidence. Important topics include: • Tackle Selection—Making sure you have the right tools • Casting—Including step-by-step photos featuring Orvis instructor Pete Kutzer • Fish Biology and Behavior—Understand the species you're targeting • Basic Entomology and Fly Selection—How to identify and imitate the bugs trout eat • How to Read Water—Learn where fish live in rivers and lakes • Fly Presentation—How to put all this knowledge together to catch fish • Warmwater Fly Fishing—A whole chapter on how to catch bass and panfish

L'Encyclopédie de la préparation mentale

Sports & Outdoors

La référence pour tous les acteurs de la préparation mentale et de la psychologie du sport. - 25 chapitres qui présentent les informations les plus complètes et actualisées sur les facteurs personnels et situationnels qui affectent le comportement du sportif. - De nombreux thèmes étudiés : l'interaction et les processus de groupe, les techniques psychologiques et la préparation mentale pour atteindre la performance, l'agressivité dans le sport, le développement moral, la diversité et l'inclusion, etc. - Des contenus relevant de domaines émergents : courage, pleine conscience, technologie en psychologie du sport, etc. - Des outils pédagogiques, objectifs et résumés de chapitres, termes et points clés. - Des encadrés pratiques, exemples illustrés et questions d'approfondissement. - Une relecture scientifique complète par les membres de la Société Française de Psychologie du Sport.

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