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This book is lavishly illustrated and packed with useful data. Being already a bestseller in the Netherlands and Belgium, The Secret of Running can be considered the ultimate textbook for all serious runners and their coaches.

Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan shows how paint can transform any surface in your house.

Appeals to both manga and colouring fans. Fun-to-colour illustrations. By bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart celebrates 'grrrrllll' power with a wildly entertaining colouring book featuring manga's most popular female characters.

The astonishing story of the maps and atlases throughout history that got it completely wrong

The title says it all: one man, one bike, one long ride, the adventure, the pleasure, and the pain. It is simultaneously a travelogue and visual journey.Martijn Doolaard traded the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure that would take him from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines, One Year on a Bike indulges in slow travel, the subtlety of a gradually changing landscape, and the lessons learned through traveling.Venturing through Eastern European fields of yellow rapeseed to the intimate hosting culture and community in Iran, One Year on a Bike is a vivid chronicle of what can happen when the norm is pointedly replaced by exceptional self-discoveries and beautiful sceneries. Doolaard shares the gear and knowledge that made his trip possible alongside the passionate curiosities that served as his impetus.

Weavers have always traded patterns, just as avid cooks trade recipes. 'The Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns' is the ultimate pattern swop: some 250 readers of Handwoven magazine, dedicated and skillful weavers all, created samples and drafts to share in these pages.

111 Porsche stories provide an insight into the legendary car manufacturer.

Actor. Director. Musician. Heartthrob. Feminist icon (sort of). There's only one Ryan Gosling. Women want him. Men want to be him. Most Tumblr blogs are about him. No mere Hollywood pretty boy, he's a model of sensitive masculinity, symbolic of everything modern manhood should aspire to. Did you see The Notebook? Exactly. Filled with edgy humour and photos that graphically illustrate his physical perfection, 100 Reasons to Love Ryan Gosling provides scientifically irrefutable evidence of exactly why Ryan is so damn loveable. Is it because he looks good in anything? Breaks up street brawls? Is great with kids? Has no problem with nudity? It's all these things - and more.

The book that started it all, from international bestselling author, dog trainer and TV star, Cesar Millan offers definitive advice for understanding dog behaviour and correcting common dog problems.

Many artists are intimidated by perspective. However, creating an illusion of depth in your work is actually far easier than colour or design when explained correctly. This book helps readers learn how to create perspective on a flat surface using a variety of mediums. It covers the theory behind perspective and introduces various subjects.

Artists of all ages are invited to add their own hues to Grant Wood's "American Gothic, "Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party, " Winslow Homer's "Snap the Whip, "as well as works by Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, and masterpieces by 51 other great artists.

The groundbreaking sports book that revolutionised the age-old techniques of swimming, now in a fully revised and updated edition.

A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.

Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview.

The leading thinking-book on the art of flying.

Vi er i Danmark begavet med ca. 7000 km kyststrækning, som er noget af det mest varierede, bedste og smukkeste, man finder. Alt fra vilde klinter, stille vige, endeløse sandstrande, Bornholms klippekyster, bølgeeksponerede kyster, strømfyldte farvande etc. Vi har det meste. Tilsvarende er vores nabolande mod nord og øst, beriget med fantastiske kyststrækninger. Alt sammen noget, der kan opleves og mærkes, når man bevæger sig i de kystnære farvande i havkajak. Naturen bliver nærværende, krop og sanser skærpes på en måde, så de fleste får havkajakroningen under huden som en del af deres livsstil. Måske endda som en del af deres identitet, "Jeg er havkajakroer". At begive sig ud i havkajakken for at udforske det kystnære farvand, på ferien såvel som aftenturen, er altid forbundet med en vis risiko for at komme en ufrivillig tur i vandet. Derfor er det en god ide at lære sig de basale færdigheder, der kan gøre forskellen på en god tur og en fatal tur. Emnerne i bogen spænder over den basale viden til mere avancerede teknikker. Alt sammen viden, som en havkajakroer vil kunne få glæde af - uanset om det er en kort tur, eller om det er på havkajakferien.

Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide dives into the vast universe of the 41st Millennium with hundreds of beautiful photographs showcasing miniatures from every faction, following key characters through the evolution of their models and exploring Warhammer 40,000 in pinpoint detail through the lens of its incredible miniatures. This essential visual journey through the history of Warhammer 40,000 is written by NYT bestselling authors Gav Thorpe and Guy Haley, and is packed with insight into the game's defining miniatures.

'The best book on games I've read in years' G.T. KARBER, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of MURDLE'Clare is a fabulous tour guide through the history of table games' Tom Brewster, presenter of Shut Up & Sit DownWhy is playing games a universal human instinct?Why did the same games evolve across wildly different civilisations?And how can those games make your life happier, healthier and more fulfilled?The history of board games is really the history of human civilisation. Through it we see how our species has learned to live with one another, make deals, take on different roles and manage the ups and downs of luck.In this entertaining and thought-provoking look at games through the ages, Tim Clare explores the legal highs of a good dice roll, the thrills of a predatory race game and the tactile pleasures of the games that age with us through our lives to discover how, through play, we become fully ourselves.Drawing on Roman anti-cheating devices, organised crime card syndicates and the combative domestic bonding ritual of Monopoly, The Game Changers explains why games are more popular now than ever, and how playing them helps us learn to be better losers, make smarter decisions and become more human.

Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Laze on an undiscovered beach, wander lost cities and ancient ruins, or hit the markets for exotic fruits and rich spices; all with your trusted travel companion.

With new and classic Sarah's Scribbles comics, essays, stickers, and more, this book is a celebration of one of the best loved comic voices of a generation. With 100 comics, 15 essays, and dozens of photos and sketches, the fifth Sarah's Scribbles book offers a rare look behind the creative process of one of the most original and beloved comic artists of a generation. A comedic companion to her first book, the bestselling Adulthood is a Myth, the artwork and writing in Adulthood is a Gift! is a celebration of the many experiences and life lessons the author has picked up in her decade of making viral, relatable, and award-winning comics and books. This book also includes a sticker sheet.

This commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they illustrate both the beauty and drama of the natural world and our conflicted relationship with it. Chosen by an international panel of judges from around 50,000 entries, the images are the work of photographers from dozens of countries and represent a worldwide range of styles and ways of seeing nature. You will find a rich variety of subjects, from wild regions, remarkable behaviour and portraits of creatures you may never have seen before, to reportage of vitally important ethical and environmental issues. Adding depth are the background stories - not just about how the pictures were made and the equipment used but also information about the subjects and why the photographers chose them.

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, known simply as Ronaldo or Ronaldo Nazário, in this captivating biography that unveils the life of a Brazilian football legend. Born on September 18, 1976, Ronaldo's illustrious career as a striker saw him redefine the role with his multifunctional prowess. Nicknamed 'O Fenômeno' ('The Phenomenon') and R9, he is hailed as one of the greatest players of all time.From his early days at Cruzeiro to breaking world transfer records with moves to PSV, Barcelona, and Inter Milan, Ronaldo's impact on the football world was unparalleled. Despite facing setbacks, including a series of knee injuries, he triumphed at Real Madrid, winning the La Liga title in 2002-03. Representing Brazil in 98 matches, Ronaldo became the third-highest goalscorer for his national team, winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup and achieving redemption in 2002 after a tumultuous 1998 World Cup.This book explores Ronaldo's individual accolades, including three FIFA World Player of the Year awards and two Ballon d'Ors. It delves into his marketability as one of the world's most recognizable sports figures, his ambassadorship for the United Nations Development Programme, and his ownership roles in football clubs, including Real Valladolid and his boyhood club, Cruzeiro. A tale of resilience, triumph, and football excellence, Ronaldo Nazário's story is a testament to the enduring legacy of a true sporting icon.

This book explores the iconography of the English country house and lifts the curtain on its interior design secrets, with more than a dozen chapters on various country house motifs, each illustrated with photographs taken in private country homes throughout England. From the boot room to the butler's pantry, and from the library drinks table to the kitchen AGA, each chapter unpacks all the little design details for readers who are eager to make the look their own?or simply wish to enjoy a peek at English country life.

"An in-depth lore book for Blizzard's hit video game World of Warcraft"--