Hobby & Freizeit

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING... brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player to his trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays, Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled with hilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essays brilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and once again reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent and gargantuan intellect.

The Sunday Times Top Ten BestsellerHave you ever wondered if a severed head retains consciousness long enough to see what happened to it? Or whether your dog would run to fetch help, if you fell down a disused mineshaft? And what would happen if you were to give an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD? The chances are that someone, somewhere has conducted a scientific experiment to find out... 'Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology' Simon Singh If left to their own devices, would babies instinctively choose a well-balanced diet? Discover the secret of how to sleep on planes Which really tastes better in a blind tasting - Coke or Pepsi?

'We have had diaries from other Cabinet Ministers, but none I think which have been quite so illuminating... It is a fascinating diary... It is shorter than Barbara Castle's... and although it is rather more accurate than Dick Crossman's, itis distinctly funnier' - Lord Allen of Abbeydale (formerlyPermanent Secretary at the Home Office) in The Times'It has an entertainment and educational value which isunique. It is uproariously funny and passes the acid test ofbecoming more amusing at every subsequent reading... I willgo so far as to claim that in the characters of Jim Hacker andSir Humphrey Appleby, Messrs Lynn and Jay have createdsomething as immortal as P.G. Wodehouse's Bertie Woosterand Jeeves' - Brian Walden in The Standard

Lab Girl is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about her childhood playing in her father's laboratory; about how lab work became a sanctuary for both her heart and her hands; about Bill, the brilliant, wounded man who became her loyal colleague and best friend; about their field trips - sometimes authorised, sometimes very much not - that took them from the Midwest across the USA, to Norway and to Ireland, from the pale skies of North Pole to tropical Hawaii; and about her constant striving to do and be her best, and her unswerving dedication to her life's work.Visceral, intimate, gloriously candid and sometimes extremely funny, Jahren's descriptions of her work, her intense relationship with the plants, seeds and soil she studies, and her insights on nature enliven every page of this thrilling book. In Lab Girl, we see anew the complicated power of the natural world, and the power that can come from facing with bravery and conviction the challenge of discovering who you are.

Following the smash-hit sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' multi-media phenomenon and cult classic series. This edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Monty Python star, Terry Jones.If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe?Which is exactly what Arthur Dent and the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea.And did anyone actually make a reservation?Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

Subtitled 'A tragicomedy in two Acts', and famously described by the Irish critic Vivien Mercier as a play in which 'nothing happens, twice', En attendant Godot was first performed at the Theatre de Babylone in Paris in 1953. It was translated into English by Samuel Beckett, and Waiting for Godot opened at the Arts Theatre in London in 1955. 'Go and see Waiting for Godot. At the worst you will discover a curiosity, a four-leaved clover, a black tulip; at the best something that will securely lodge in a corner of your mind for as long as you live.' Harold Hobson, 7 August 1955'I told him that if by Godot I had meant God I would have said God, and not Godot. This seemed to disappoint him greatly.' Samuel Beckett, 1955

En lystfiskers erindringer fra de første 15 år med en fiskestang i hånden. Forfatteren fortæller med lune og indlevelse 25 små historier fra den spæde start med orm og prop ved barndommens bæk i 1973 og frem til 1987. Læs om opture og nedture, kammeratskab og store oplevelser, udviklingen fra ormefisker til fluefisker og meget mere. Bogen er illustreret med 16 stregtegninger udført af forfatteren, og den indeholder desuden bindevejledning til seks af forfatterens favoritfluer.

Tiden er din vigtigste ressource. Den kan ikke erstattes. Hver dag eksisterer kun én gang. Enten bruger du den godt, eller også bruger du den ikke godt. Et godt liv er et liv, hvor man udnytter tiden effektivt. Det er et liv med udfordringer, opgaver, mening, sorger og glæder, had og kærlighed. For at få del i dette liv og få så meget af det som muligt, skal du lære at planlægge. Det er det, som denne bog handler om. Den handler om at blive rig. Ikke på penge, men på gode oplevelser, venner og kærlighed. Den handler om at få et godt liv.

"Maskeansigtets hemmelighed. Tæmmede dæmoner i menneskers tjeneste. Maskeansigter, grimer og hoveder til værn, skræk og advarsel". Bogen sætter over 316 sider med 157 illustrationer fokus på brugen af billeder og skulpturer af masker, ansigter og hoveder som symboler anvendt til amuletter og styring af mennesker i de nordiske lande tilbage i tiden. Maske hedder på gammelnordisk og nutidig islandsk grima, som også betyder ansigtsbillede. Som en afledt form af ordet kaldtes Odin for Grimnir, når han færdedes maskeret for at skjule sin identitet. Maskeansigter blev typisk placeret på centrale steder, som det var af særlig betydning at værne mod overlast. Ordet grime blev anvendt om et ejermærke på et træ og Grim indgår i navne på træer, bakkedrag og vandløb, som markerer skel. Maskeansigterne kendes bedst fra runesten, som den fra Aarhus, som Moesgård Museum nu udstiller og bruger som sit logo. Men de kendes også som udsmykning – amuletter – på skibsåretolde, sværdhæfter, økseblade, stokkehåndtag og værdiskrin.Bogen henleder opmærksomheden på overleverede vidnesbyrd om åndemanere (shamaner) før kristendommens indførelse. Shamanerne fremtrådte med hjortegevir på hovedet samt tromme og trommestikker i hænderne. I Deres påkaldelse af guderne kunne indgå håndtering af slanger samt menneske- og dyreofringer.Skulpturer og billeder af hoveder af mennesker, dyr og fantasivæsener blev brugt som magt-, skræmme- og værnesymboler i lighed med maskeansigter. Krigsskibe fik f.eks. i vikingetiden under angreb påsat aftagelige dragehoveder. Sidenhen blev de udstyret med løvehoveder på kanonporte og andre strategisk velvalgte steder.For første gang gives her en samlet fremstilling af de formodede tanker bag brugen af sådanne symboler til magtdemonstration, forhånelse, værn, skræk og advarsel. Med beskrivelserne af disse forhold åbner bogen op for en verden, som der hidtil ikke har været lagt ret meget mærke til.

"Hæklede håndmadder" indeholder opskrifter på rugbrød, franskbrød, 11 forskellige slags pålæg og 9 forskellige typer pynt. Det er bare med at komme i gang og kaste sig ud i at eksperimentere med sammensætninger.Bogen giver ikke en introduktion til de forskellige masker, disse forventes man at kunne i forvejen. Der findes rigtigt mange gode små video forklaringer på internettet, som kan løse det problem. Børnene vil elske at lege med disse hyggelige madder og man kan jo planlægge udvalget sammen med barnet, så det er yndlings madderne, som hækles.Opskifterne er udformet så runde ting er runde og ikke 6 kantede. Der er brugt så mange forskellige teknikker, som det nu er muligt, så det bliver interessant for hækleren at arbejde med.

"At leve med en Tjekkoslovakisk Ulvehund er ikke en hobby, det er en livsstil."Denne bog er skrevet med kærlighed og ærlighed om den Tjekkoslovakiske Ulvehunds fortræffeligheder og fortrædeligheder.Myter om denne fantastiske og udfordrende race kommer igennem storvasken hos de to forfattere, der ikke lægger skjul på, at det kræver ekstraordinær tålmodighed at (vej)lede denne majestæt. Det beskriver de blandt andet med 'Bilka-testen'."Vores vigtigste mission er at gøre folk bekendt med racen, så man ikke køber den for udseendets skyld. Den er uegnet som potensforlænger, og det er synd for både ejer og hund, hvis man vælger forkert."Bogen handler om Tjekkoslovakisk Ulvehund, men kan med fordel læses af alle hundeinteresserede.

A stunning insight into the homes of some of Britain's most acclaimed interior designers

2 falsede kort over Mallorca i meget detaljeret målestok 1:50.000 indsat i plastomslag. Kortene har cykelruter indtegnet. Det ene kort dækker den nordlige del af øen, det andet den sydlige del.I plastomslaget ligger også et hæfte på 86 sider med beskrivelse af cykelruterne samt link til flere oplysninger, top-10 tips til seværdigheder samt register over byer og tilhørende postnumre samt bykort.

Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of phrenology, anatomy, floral design and Ouija to create deeply imaginative embroidery art.

The perfect companion hexagonal graph paper notebook for organic chemistry students and beyond.

Epic Bike Rides of Europe: Explore Europe's most thrilling cycling routes on road, gravel, and trails is an exhilarating book by the renowned publisher, Lonely Planet. Written by the same name, Lonely Planet, this book takes you on a breathtaking journey across Europe's most scenic cycling routes. Published in 2020, this book is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. It beautifully combines the thrill of cycling with the serene beauty of Europe's landscapes. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or an adventurous soul looking for a new challenge, this book will inspire you to explore the unexplored. It's not just a book; it's a guide, a companion, and a roadmap to your next cycling adventure in Europe. Published by Lonely Planet, a name synonymous with travel guides, you can be assured of the quality and reliability of the information. So, gear up for your next adventure with Epic Bike Rides of Europe: Explore Europe's most thrilling cycling routes on road, gravel and trails.

A miniature book offering mastery of the sashiko basics, presenting tips for creating your own designs as well as demonstrating twenty-seven included motifs.

From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World and Book Love comes a funny and adorable collection of comics about married life. From choosing a movie and sharing (or not sharing) dessert to snoring (naturally) and knowing when someone needs a cup of tea and a cozy blanket, Happily Ever After is the perfect gift for anyone in a relationship.

After nearly a decade of climbing to reach all 82 summits over 4000m, Ben Tibbetts sets out his selection of the most compelling routes in the Alps. He describes his journey on each ascent through a series of stirring adventures, into which are woven threads of historical ascents from the earliest days of alpine climbing to its present day.

Start your engines for a grand tour of the most stylish grand motoring automobiles ever created. Evoking an era when elegance, romance, and outright performance defined the automobile-and the fascinating stories that made them icons of the road. From the shark-inspired Maserati Ghibli to the fiery Lamborghini Miura, from European elegance with American firepower such as the Iso Grifo and Facel Vega to the groundbreaking designs of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale and Renault Alpine and the advanced technology behind the Jensen FF or Porsche 918 Spyder-these cars are less transportation and more testaments to beauty, freedom, ambition, innovation, and speed.Beautiful Machines was conceived and edited by gestalten. The stories are written by automobile expert Blake Z. Rong with a preface by Classic Driver's Jan Baedeker and gestalten's Robert Klanten.

In response to the success of the all colour photographs in Locals Only, this new volume of Hugh Holland's focuses only on his black and white images of the same 1970s skateboarding subculture in Southern California.

Atmospheric photos by Stefan Bogner, capturing the full magnificence of the Norwegian landscape. Text in English and German.

A cheeky -- but altogether practical -- guide on how to move to Canada (and what to expect once you get there).

An elegantly packaged new edition of a classic Chinese folk tale collection that responds to the contemporary fascination with the ancient culture of the Far East. This elegantly presented edition of Richard Wilhelm & Frederick H. Martens'' classic collection of 73 Chinese fairy tales has been re-edited by a leading Chinese historian to heighten its appeal to the modern Western reader. As China continues to develop as an economic and political superpower, there has been a growing interest in its history and literature. China has a rich oral tradition and these stories, passed down through hundreds of years, not only enthrall and delight, but also cast light on the country''s ancient culture.Chinese folklore is as colourful and captivating as the Arabian Nights or the work of the Brothers Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen, yet the stories themselves remain largely undiscovered in the West. Written with economy and wit, the short, one- or two-page tales exhibit those distinct aspects of the Chinese character and approach to life which derive from the values of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. These include moderation, the value of promises, respect for one''s elders, justice and injustice, and the power of wisdom.The stories are arranged thematically under headings such as nursery fairy tales, nature and animal tales, and myths. Some, such as the legend of the ghostly general and haunted battlefield, engage with the supernatural, while others are dramatic tales featuring flying ogres and cunning demons. Yet others introduce magical talking animals, dragons, endangered princesses, clever shepherd boys and divine figures, including the shape-shifting Yang Oerlang, Guan Yu, the god of war, and the Silkworm Goddess who has a horse''s head.Intriguing titles such as Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies, The Dragon Princess, The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away and The Bird with Nine Heads sit next to tales familiar to all Chinese children, including The Lady of the Moon and The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden.

The latest in the Essentials series from internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue, celebrating the ultimate fashion power symbol, the high heel.

Great inspiration for small spaces! Petite Places presents clever solutions for compact living.From living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms, small spaces can offer immense possibilities, if only the interior is well considered. By showing a variety of projects in different styles - from reduced and pragmatic to cozy - Petite Places delves into how small homes are being designed today, delivering insights from interior designers and architects. Floor plans will allow you to translate inspirations from the book into your home. Living in small spaces is not a new phenomenon. By looking at pioneering projects from times gone by, one starts to understand where modern living concepts draw ideas from. Clever furniture and storage solutions create more room to cook, relax, read in a comfortable nook, or work from home. Explore how you can add striking changes to your modest home with only a few tweaks.