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Fast Powerboat Seamanship - The Complete Guide To Boat Handling, Navigation [Bok / Inbunden]

<p>WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - SPORT'A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management... Superbly insightful .' - Jamie Carragher'Superb - great stories about the greatest tournament' - Daniel TaylorMaster tacticians, crazy tyrants and lucky generals... This insightful investigation reveals the mindsets and, frankly, at times unbelievable approaches of the coaches who strive to deliver football's ultimate prize. </p><p>HOW DO YOU WIN THE WORLD CUP?Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation's fury - the world's most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach. Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international football. They may silently plot on the bench or manically gesticulate from the sidelines, but what can the coach really do to influence their team's performance? Discover the tactical innovations and brilliant strategies as well as the bizarre superstitions, psychological masterclasses and bonkers team-building regimes that managers have employed in the quest for that iconic trophy. </p><p>Charting the successes, failures, dramas and controversies of 90 years of World Cup action, through the insights of journalists, players and managers with first-hand experience of World Cup competition, this book comprehensively documents the lengths the man in the dugout will go to in order to bring home the greatest prize. The book features contributions from leading World Cup stars, including Luiz Felipe Scolari, Geoff Hurst, Carlos Alberto Parreira, Pierre Littbarski, Roberto Martinez, Mick McCarthy, Tomas Brolin, Jamie Carragher, Alexi Lalas, Patrick Barclay, Raphael Honigstein and Graham Hunter. 'A rich and rewarding football read' - Patrick Barclay'A fascinating read' - Barry Davies</p>

<p><b>A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soul.</b><br/><br/>Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow.<br/><br/>Danish scientist Dr Susanna Soberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter season. Not only do our circulation, heart, lungs and skin respond positively, but our immune system, metabolism and mental health too. In particular she explains how our "brown fat" is activated to benefit multiple health conditions.<br/><br/>Winter swimming is fast becoming one of our most popular pastimes. This beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world shows how it can have a significant positive impact on our physical and mental health, confidence and well-being, providing such a boost to body and soul.<br/><br/><b> Translated from the Danish by Elizabeth DeNoma</b></p>

Cyclist - Climb [Bok / Inbunden]

<p>Take your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of The Bikepackers' Guide to the World. Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes in every continent and use the detailed maps, directions, accommodation and practical information to plan your trip. Lonely Planets experts tell you how to prepare, what to take, when and where to go. </p><p>Bikepacking is the fast-growing adventure activity that gives people the freedom to discover the world in a sustainable and slow-paced fashion on their bicycles. The number of new purpose-built, long-distance cycling routes is increasing all the time and this comprehensive book selects the top 75 to add to your bicycling bucket list. Lonely Planet describes the route in step-by-step detail with a large, accurate map and elevation profile helping cyclists pick a route that suits their experience. The routes are graded from easy to challenging and cover a range of distances from a weekend to a month or more. The rides vary from easy-going rail trails to rugged off-road routes. Accommodation recommendations and options for eating and drinking along the way are also included.</p><p>The Bikepackers Guide to the World explains how to pack for each trip, what you will need and all the practical considerations. It also highlights some of the top sights along the way and suggests how to maximise your time in a new and exciting region by experiencing local foods and customs. Large images paint a picture of each place. Practical advice for first-time bikepackers is also provided, covering how to prepare physically, what sort of bicycle is best for each route, how to perform basic repairs on the road and how to carry baggage and eat and sleep comfortably.</p><p>Routes and countries covered include:</p><ul><li>The Tahoe Rim Trail, the Oregon Timber Trail and Missouri's Katy rail trail in the US</li><li>The Tour de Mont Blanc and Scotland's North Coast 500 in Europe</li><li>The Annapurna Circuit and Trans-Hokkaido routes in Asia</li><li>The Murray to the Mountains rail trail and New Zealand's Old Ghost Road in Oceania</li><li>And many more</li></ul><p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b> Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.</p>

<b>This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia.</b><br/><br/>Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, <i>100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime</i>takes you across six continents to the most epic bike rides on the planet.<br/><br/>Geared to everyone from expert riders to casual enthusiasts, this vibrant book offers a route for every type of biker, from quick jaunts in your own neighborhood to multi-week challenge. You'll also find essential information-the best time to ride, the best spots to refuel, cultural highlights along each route, where to stay, and how to relax post-ride.<br/><br/>Bucket list recommendations include:<br/><br/><ul><li>Delightful excursions on 45 miles of scenic, traffic-free carriage roads through Maine's Acadia National Park</li><li>A two-to-three-month expedition across the U.S. on the Trans-America Bicycle Trail from Oregon to Virginia</li><li>Romantic and picturesque day trips across 130 miles of trails in the rural hills of Tuscan</li><li>A multi-day ride along France's classic Tour de Mont Aigual loop</li><li>A summer trek through the Andes of Argentina and Chile</li><li>A weeks-long trip through New Zealand's Alps2Ocean Track, stretching from Mt. Cook to the Pacific Ocean</li></ul><br/>Inspiring and authoritative, this information-packed book will be the ultimate resource for every kind of cyclist.

<p>The ultimate book for both hoops fans and sneaker obsessives, <i>A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers</i> is an exciting and fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former <i>Complex</i> magazine editor Russ Bengtson.<br/><br/>From primeval Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars to baroque Reebok Pumps and myth-making Air Jordans to super-high-tech Nike Adapt BBs, each chapter breaks down how a specific sneaker defined an era of basketball, transformed the culture, or changed the game.<br/><br/>With full-colour sneaker photographs and sidebars throughout, the book is a kaleidoscopic celebration of the players, styles, and iconic moments that have shaped hoops both on and off the court.<br/><br/>Topics include: Puma Clydes and the New York City street game; the explosion of sneaker marketing in the 1980s and the rise of the modern global basketball superstar with Michael Jordan; Nike Air Swoopes and the evolution of the women's game; sneaker tech and tweaking design to playing style, from inside post moves to outside sharpshooting; and much more.</p>