Englische Bücher: Hobby & Freizeit

`Prepare to laugh' - Reese Witherspoon 253 steps to becoming an anti-it girl.

The ultimate guide to animal flatulence: the perfect gift for anyone who has ever farted.

Iconic brand Farrow & Ball began in the 1940s as a small firm based in Dorset specializing in paints made in the traditional way with traditional ingredients.

'One of the World's all-time great leaders'Professor Anita Elberse, Harvard Business SchoolWhat does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time?Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow Manchester United into one of the biggest commercial brands in the world. In this inspirational and straight-talking book, Sir Alex reveals the secrets behind his record-breaking career.LEADING is structured around the key skills that Sir Alex values most highly. It includes subjects we immediately associate with his managerial style: Discipline, Control, Teamwork and Motivation. But it also addresses subjects that are less obvious but no less important when seeking success: Delegation, Data Analysis and Dealing with Failure.Written with the investor Sir Michael Moritz, a longstanding friend of Sir Alex, LEADING is packed with insight, wisdom, humour and honesty. The individual stories inevitably concern themselves with football, and the phenomenal success that came along the way, but the lessons can be applied by anyone. Whether you run a business, teach in a classroom, or work in a small team, LEADING will help you become a better leader.

The story of one of the most recognisable and successful players in world football. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. He has played for his native Ivory Coast and for clubs in France, China and Turkey, but it is as a Chelsea striker that he is best known. His feats with Chelsea have made him a cult hero among supporters. In Didier Drogba's honest and revealing autobiography he will talk about life as an immigrant in Paris, the importance of his education and how finding success later than most professional footballers has kept him grounded.In 2012 Didier was voted Chelsea's greatest ever player. He talks from a privileged behind-the-scenes position about tactics and how he felt mentally and physically as well as anecdotes from the dressing room. Didier provides unique insight into important and controversial matches from the first trophy he won with them in 2005 to the Premier League title a decade later; as well as what persuaded him to stay when he was at his lowest ebb.Away from football Drogba has been widely applauded for his involvement in trying to broker peace in the Ivorian civil war - he is a UN Goodwill Ambassador and does a huge amount of work with the Didier Drogba Foundation - Time magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. Go behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge and find out about life on and off the field for this humble Chelsea hero.

This book is cleverer and better looking than you.This book will blow your mind.This book loves you.This Book Loves You is a collection of beautifully illustrated inspirational sayings by which you should live your life. If you follow each and every one, your life will become easier, more fabulous, more rewarding. Imagine what a chilled-out and wonderful human being people would think you were if you lived by the simple principle: 'You can never fail if you never try.' Your wasted life would be an inspiration to others. Think of all the pointless, unhappy striving you could simply give up. Throw away that guitar! Give up on your dreams! Embrace your astounding mediocrity. This Book Loves You has something for everyone - or at least everyone willing to give up and stop caring. If all else fails, remember: 'Don't be yourself. Be a pizza. Everyone loves pizza.'PewDiePie was sent to planet Earth to dispense wisdom, teach us common sense and instruct us in the ancient art of Inspirology.PewDiePie just wants to make you happy. PewDiePie loves you even more than this book does - isn't that enough for you?

Perfect for fans of Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine; Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things and Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project, A Man Called Ove is one of the best-loved and most life-affirming novels of the decade. This multi-million-copy phenomenon is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. 'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail 'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the Year At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets. But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so? In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . .

Zum Zeitpunkt seiner Präsentation 1955 war der Citroën DS gleichermassen Sensation und Faszination für Designer, Philosophen und Politiker. Kein anderes Fahrzeug vermochte Form und Technologie scheinbar mühelos so stimmig zu vereinen. Radikal in seiner Ausführung und revolutionär in Sachen Komfort und Sicherheit, ist der DS einer der innovativsten Design-Ikonen des 20. Jahrhunderts.In Kollaboration mit Lars Müller Publishers, veröffentlichte der Schweizer Architekt Christian Sumi 2001 eine neue Edition "AS in DS" (Alison Smithson in DS). In diesem neuen Werk, untersucht er die Charakteristiken dieses vollendeten Automobils anhand sorgfältig arrangierter Fotoserien und Zeichnungen von Falminio Bertoni und dem Citroën Designteam, die Innen und Aussenkonstruktion des DS detailliert aufzeigen. Mit Hilfe von Fotoessays der damaligen Werbekampagnen zum Citroën DS, analysiert Sumi dessen Ikonisierung, Wahrnehmung und Theorien, welche das Phänomen in einem zeitgenössischen und philosophischen gleichermassen kontextualisieren.

Following the hugely popular Volume 1 book, Volume 2 gives you a rare insight into Pep Guardiola's Training Sessions and another chance to learn from one of the best coaches in the history of football.The 85 Practices included in this book are:Warm-upsSpeed & Agility ExercisesTechnical CircuitsPassingRondos"Juego de Posición" (Positional Games)Possession GamesAttacking Positional Patterns of PlaySmall to Large Sided GamesTaken directly from Pep's training sessions at Manchester City, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona.This is your chance to practice and apply Pep Guardiola’s training sessions to develop your players' speed, agility, technique and positional play – a unique opportunity to improve your team's performance using practices from the highest level.PEP GUARDIOLA PRACTICE TOPICS INCLUDEDTraining Session Warm-up Exercises (3 Man City)Manchester City Pre-Match Warm-upSpeed and Agility Exercises Without a Ball (2 Man City, 1 Bayern)Speed and Agility Exercises With a Ball (7 Barcelona)Technical Circuits (8 Man City, 10 Bayern)Manchester City Passing Practices (6 Man City)Bayern Munich Passing Practices (7 Bayern)FC Barcelona Passing Practices (12 Barcelona)Rondos (5 Man City, 1 Barcelona)"Juego de Posición" (Positional Games) and Possession Games (5 Man City, 4 Bayern, 4 Barcelona)Attacking Positional Patterns of Play (4 Man City)Small to Large Sided Games (2 Man City, 1 Bayern, 2 Barcelona)PEP GUARDIOLA PRACTICE EXAMPLESCombined Actions: Switch Play, Cross and Finish in a Speed & Agility PracticeHigh Intensity Speed, Power and Agility Training Circuit with 3 v 2 Duel3 v 1 + Quick Passing Combination with Aerial Pass in Behind and Finish3 v 1 Ground and Aerial Triangle Rondos"Juego de Posición" 8 v 8 (+3) Possession and Transition Game

Using the tough, polished-looking hooves of the Great Basin mustang as the picture perfect model of health and soundness, wild horse expert and veteran hoof care professional, Jaime Jackson, discovered he could consistently stimulate natural growth patterns in the hooves of domestic horses simply by mimicking the natural wear patterns of these wild, free-roaming equines. Rooted in the fundamental laws of nature, these Guidelines use elements of math, science, art and common sense to provide exact trimming and measuring instructions-and get excellent results! Identifying and mimicking key natural wear patterns to generate naturally shaped hooves. Never "soring" or over-trimming any hoof. Why a corrective trim-isn't! Trimming in harmony with a horse's natural break-over, conformation, and gaits. Trimming laminitic hooves or a club foot. Activating key structures to stimulate growth in over-shortened or 'invaded' hoof capsules. Restoring "run under" and "slipper toe" hooves to their natural shapes and angles. Taking precise angle and length measurements.

Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has produced extensive analysis of Marcelo Bielsa in 9 different tactical situations, supported with 9 full training sessions (35 practices). Athanasios is the author of some of the best-selling Football Coaching books, most notably 'Jurgen Klopp's Attacking and Defending Tactics', 'Coaching the Juventus 3-5-2' and 'FC Barcelona Training Sessions', which won the Italian FA Award for "Best Coaching Book" in 2014.The book includes Marcelo Bielsa's tactics (and playing philosophy) for building up play from the back against high pressing teams with a full analysis of his 4-2-3-1, 3-3-3-1 and 3-4-3 formations. Marcelo Bielsa's attacking philosophy includes a mix of short and long passing, moving the ball to the free player through 'link players', creating numerical advantages, dragging opposition players out of position and exploiting the gaps created.Marcelo Bielsa is a highly respected coach and is famous for his innovative playing style, tactics and formations. He has had a massive influence on football across the world and on other top coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino, Jorge Sampaoli and Gerardo Martino. The aim of the book is to use the innovative tactics of Marcelo Bielsa to provide a complete guide of how to build up play effectively against high pressing teams.To successfully build up from the back, the team in possession has to follow four steps:Step 1: Provide a free passing option for the goalkeeperStep 2: Move the ball to the target or free playerStep 3: Create a numerical advantage in specific areas of the pitchStep 4: Take advantage (exploit) the numerical advantageEach chapter has extensive analysis for a tactical situation based on Marcelo Bielsa's tactics and is then followed by a full session to help all coaches adapt the tactics into training sessions for their team.Chapter 1: Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 ForwardsChapter 2: Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak SideChapter 3: Building Up Play from the Back Against 1 ForwardChapter 4: Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the SidelineChapter 5: Attacking Solutions with a 3 v 3 Situation Near the SidelineChapter 6: Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball AreaChapter 7: Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive PressingPep Guardiola"My admiration for Marcelo Bielsa is huge because he makes the players much, much better.""That is why, for me, he is the best coach in the world. I am looking forward to seeing him in Lille next season. I am pretty sure his influence on their team, their club and their players will be huge - amazing."Mauricio Pochettino"He is one of the best managers in the world."

Dog Man 6: Brawl of the Wild PB is a captivating book written by the renowned author, Dav Pilkey. Published in 2020 by Scholastic, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys engaging and riveting literature. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it brilliantly combines elements of humor, adventure, and drama. The story is set in a world where a dog and a man become one, leading to a series of wild and thrilling adventures. The author's unique storytelling and the publisher's dedication to quality make this book a standout in its genre. Don't miss out on this masterpiece by Dav Pilkey, brought to you by Scholastic.

Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living is a captivating book by Lauren Liess. Published by Abrams in 2019, this book falls under the genre of Home & Interior Design. Liess, an acclaimed designer, shares her secrets for creating a laid-back, easy, and inviting home. The book is full of inspiration and practical advice for creating an effortlessly stylish home while keeping it comfortable and functional. Down to Earth is more than just a book about decorating; it's about adopting a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature. In this book, Liess shows you how to create a home that feels as good as it looks. Published by Abrams, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in interior design or those looking to revamp their living space.

Monocle's latest book unpacks what makes a perfect shopping experience and offers tips on how to launch, design and run your own store. A must-have guide.The world of retail has never been so challenged thanks to a mix of e-commerce, unimaginative brand owners and greedy landlords. Yet while many stores have stumbled, a new generation of storekeepers and department store owners is arising. Is this the dawn of a new, independent age of bricks and mortar retail?Since launch the retail world has been one of the pillars of Monocle's editorial coverage. On their travels around the world, the magazine's editors are constantly looking for well-designed fit-outs, the people setting new benchmarks in service and the stores offering the smartest product mix.At the heart of all this is an understanding that a memorable shopping experience relies on a delicate balance of an inviting space, a warm welcome and a sense of discovery (not to mention covetable products)-but an understanding, too, that shops and shopkeepers play an indispensable role in creating lively neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets.This new book from Monocle reveals the global media brand's 100 favourite shops worldwide, from the independent fashion boutique to the department store that takes up a city block. It also offers a few top tips and advice on how to launch and run your own retail venture, as well as a collection of sharp essays and snappy interviews. The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets is a handbook for any aspiring shopkeeper, stocking a wealth of insight and inspiration.

In Cozy White Cottage, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares hundreds of tips and tricks, budget-friendly hints, and project how-tos to make every room in your house a place you love coming home to, whether you live on a country farm or an urban apartment.

Todd Mikkelsen's "Paracord!" offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords--known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters.

Dive into the world of Tom Gates with 'Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)', a captivating book by Liz Pichon. Published in 2019 by Scholastic, this book is a delightful addition to the children's literature genre. The story revolves around the life of Tom Gates, a schoolboy with a knack for getting into hilarious situations. With its engaging narrative and unique illustrations, it's a must-read for young readers. The author, Liz Pichon, expertly crafts a world that is both relatable and entertaining. This book is a testament to Pichon's storytelling prowess and her ability to create characters that resonate with the reader. Published by Scholastic, a publisher known for their commitment to creating engaging and educational content for children, 'Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)' is a testament to their reputation. Indulge in this entertaining read and join Tom Gates on his amusing adventures.

~ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ~ From the creator of Hamilton: The Musical and star of His Dark Materials, this beautifully illustrated book of pep talks will inspire you at the beginning and end of each day.

The Porsche 356 Engine Assembly Handbook is a self guided tour through the unique engine that started it all for Porsche. Cole Scrogham steps the reader through very practical steps using photos and instructions to assembling a 356 engine, giving lots of helpful hints along the way including details all the way down to the proper fastener type and plating. This book is for the novice and experienced restorer alike and written by one of the foremost 356 experts in America. Several naunces of the 356 engine are explored, including performance modifications and details that will help any owner keep their German jewel running in top condition for decades to come!

Paint by Sticker, the latest rage in adult activity books, is now purrfect for cat lovers! Create gorgeous illustrations of felines in the new "low-poly" (geometric, polygon shapes) style, one sticker at a time.

Discover the Swedish ethos of balanced living with Lagom.