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Sports and games
Are you sitting comfortably? Then Jeff will begin ... The universally-loved, award-winning host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday and Channel… 4's Countdown, and author of the bestselling Jelleyman's Thrown a Wobbly, returns with a Jackanory-style, football-flavoured narrative which gathers together the funniest, weirdest, most tragic, most heart-warming, under-the-radar stories of the football season. The book is stuffed to the gunnels with behind-the-scenes revelations, opinions and personal anecdotes from Jeff, and has a strong leaning towards the absurdities of both the highest levels and the grass-roots of the game. From the Macclesfield goalkeeper booked for using a golf tee to take his goal kicks, to the unintelligible ranting and raving of South American dictator chairmen. Let Jeff be your trusted guide through the madness of the football season, and let Jeffanory supply you with a veritable treasure trove of great anecdotes to take to the pub.
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Laws and statutes, Law and crime, General non-fiction
As research continues to accumulate on the connections between media and crime Crime explores the impact of social… media on the criminal legal system It examines how media influences our perceptions of crime the perpetration of crime and the implementation of punishment whilst emphasizing the significance of race ethnicity class gender and sexuality It offers an accessible and in-depth examination of media and in each chapter there are case studies and examples from both legacy and new media including discussions from Twitter that are being used to raise awareness of criminal legal issues It also includes interviews with international scholars and practitioners from Australia Belgium and the United States to voice a range of global perspectives This book speaks broadly to those interested in criminology criminal justice media and culture sociology and gender studies
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United States history, Law and crime
Here's middle-grade nonfiction that reads like a thriller. With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie… Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of wealthy and prominent Andrew and Abby Borden. The accused? Mild-mannered and highly respected Lizzie Borden, daughter of Andrew and stepdaughter of Abby. Most of what is known about Lizzie's arrest and subsequent trial (and acquittal) comes from sensationalized newspaper reports; as Miller sorts fact from fiction, and as a legal battle gets under way, a gripping portrait of a woman and a town emerges. With inserts featuring period photos and newspaper clippings--and, yes, images from the murder scene--readers will devour this nonfiction book that reads like fiction."Sure to be a hit with true crime fans everywhere." --School Library Journal, StarredFrom the Hardcover edition.
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Sports biography, Sports and games
The story of America s most sacred and carefully constructed football dynasty is revealed in this unflinching family… portrait For generations American athletes have enjoyed the ever-escalating celebrity lavished upon them when they combine on-the-field talent with off-the field charisma but never before have we seen as transformative a sports dynasty as the Mannings a bloodline of strong arms Southern values and savvy business instincts each man compelling in his own right made whole by family But how in just fifty years did this private trio achieve football immortality A gripping and definitive account In the Name of the Father traces Archie Peyton and Eli s roots from red-clay Mississippi to the bright lights of the Super Bowl to reveal the truth of their grit and dedication their inherent ability and the drama they endured behind closed doors As New York Times Notable biographer Mark Ribowsky meticulously chronicles the road to football stardom was not paved smoothly for patriarch Archie The most celebrated and beloved athlete to emerge from tiny Drew Mississippi Archie lost his father to suicide during his heyday at Ole Miss Then despite his playing through the pain a string of surgeries prematurely ended a storied NFL career most memorably spent with the New Orleans Saints Similar savior-like expectations were passed to Archie s eldest Cooper the most gifted of his brood but the shocking discovery of a spinal condition prevented Cooper from ever playing a single snap of college ball Luckily Archie had been raising all three of his sons to love the gridiron throwing deep balls to them off the front porch and there were two more heir apparents in the wings Raised watching dusty old game films in the family den Peyton was swiftly hailed as a generational talent his record-breaking tenure at Tennessee paving a clear path to the NFL Winning Super Bowls with both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos he was able to overcome a debilitating neck injury after barely being able to hold a football to eclipse Archie in football success It was Peyton who would first pair his football cachet with capitalism selecting commercials and appearances to show off his humor and expand the now-ubiquitous Manning brand into mainstream popular culture And finally there was quiet Eli with an arm and a career to match his big brother s but a reserved and enigmatic affect all his own The good-boy who followed his father to Ole Miss Eli entered the NFL even more carefully managed then his brother was forcing a trade when the lackluster San Diego Chargers selected him with the first pick in the draft Even with two dramatic Super Bowl wins with the New York Giants Eli s lows have been catastrophic and he has never been quite the media darling his brother is But even as their football careers wind down the power of the Manning name only grows Drawing on new interviews and research Ribowsky reveals a family of transcendent talent and intense loyalty dedicated to maintaining an all-American fa ade that has on occasion shown cracks From the family s past steeped in problematic parts of Southern identity to locker-room scandal turned lawsuit to flashes of fraternal jealousy Ribowsky leaves no stone unturned Rich in gridiron dramatics and familial intrigue In the Name of the Father is a quintessentially American saga of a multifaceted lineage that has forever changed the game
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Arts and entertainment, Sports and games
The legendary boxer s personal photographer from 1977 1978 shares fascinating stories and stunning rare photographs… Michael Gaffney traveled the world with Muhammad Ali covered three fights took eight thousand photographs and produced hours of recordings that pieced together in this book define and reveal an authentic Ali Poignant funny and brutally honest this book reveals the struggles of the legendary fighter who fought to stay in the game he loved This is a dramatic and up-close look at the trilogy of Ali s fights from 1977 1978 A tough win against Earnie Shavers a shocking loss to Leon Spinks and a glorious redemptive comeback victory to win the World Heavyweight Championship for an unprecedented third time a feat never accomplished before or since Filled with dramatic photos The Champ is also a compelling personal journey inside the good heart and courageous spirit of one of the most extraordinary people of our lifetime The Champ is one helluva achievement and one helluva book Bert Randolph Sugar Hall of Fame boxing historian
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Nutrition
A revolutionary new diet program based on the latest science showing the importance of fat in weight loss and overall… health from 1 bestselling author Dr Mark Hyman Many of us have long been told that fat makes us fat contributes to heart disease and generally erodes our health Now a growing body of research is debunking our fat-phobia revealing the immense health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in eggs nuts oils avocados and other delicious super-foods In his new book bestselling author Dr Mark Hyman introduces a new weight-loss and healthy living program based on the latest science and explains how to EAT FAT GET THIN and achieve optimum wellness along the way Offering practical tools meal plans recipes and shopping lists as well as step-by-step easy-to-follow advice EAT FAT GET THIN is the cutting edge way to lose weight prevent disease and feel your best
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Sports and games, Travel and geography
Hike through tranquil pine forests and across vast prairies of wildflowers With Moon 75 Great Hikes Minneapolis … St Paul adventure is just outside your door Inside you ll find A Hike for Everyone ranging from short flat routes suitable for families to daylong treks for more ambitious hikers with options to extend or shorten the journey All hikes are rated for difficulty and indicate if they are wheelchair-accessible or dog-friendlyExplore the Trails Highlights like lakes rivers waterfalls historic sites wildlife and wildflowers are noted for each hike Maps and Directions Get around with easy-to-use maps point-by-point navigation and detailed driving directions to each trailhead with GPS coordinates and public transit options when availableTop Hikes throughout the Twin Cities Metro Area including Brainerd Lakes and the Mississippi River Valley the St Croix River Valley the Minnesota River Valley and Southern MinnesotaTrusted Advice Expert outdoorsman and Minnesota native Jake Kulju has been hiking the greater Twin Cities since childhoodTips and Tools Essentials like health and safety information trail etiquette and background on the landscape and history of the trailsWhether you re a veteran hiker or a first-timer Moon s comprehensive coverage and strategic advice will have you ready to lace up your hiking boots and head out on your next adventure Looking to experience more of the Midwest s beauty Try Moon Michigan s Upper Peninsula or Moon Wisconsin
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Food and drink, Nutrition
Delicious plant-based gluten-free recipes and lifestyle tips for packed lunches snacks and simple meals that are easy… and accessible to everyone--from the author of the international bestseller Deliciously Ella It s easy to be healthy until you get hungry Making healthy eating sustainable is about two things One it s got to be doable in the context of a time starved life Two it s got to be delicious Ella Woodward s newest cookbook Deliciously Ella Every Day offers fantastically appealing and quick recipes for breakfasts packed lunches snacks on the go and stress-free meals The book is packed with more than 100 simple yet irresistible plant-based dairy-free and gluten-free recipes Be inspired by Ella s quick weekday dinners amazingly colorful salads and incredible ideas for meals and snacks on the go Favorites include the insanely delicious roasted cinnamon and maple trail mix a super-rich chocolate ganache cake a lovely roasted potato hazelnut and pomegranate salad with a maple dressing The book includes a section of big-batch cooking recipes that can be made on the weekend so you can pack satisfying lunches or prepare quick easy dinners during the week--a lovely cauliflower pizza or a stunning mushroom risotto Featuring the top ten rules for living the Deliciously Ella way tips for eating well without breaking the bank and shopping lists to help you get organized this is the cookbook you ve been waiting for
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General non-fiction, Sports and games
This book reimagines the pleasures of sports and provides a critical perspective from the Global South Analysing the spread… of sports markets in Sri Lanka along with a range of struggles the book highlights how the celebration of sportive nationalism promoting sports markets in the Global South reinforces patriarchal ethno-nationalist authoritarian sports cultures By explaining how the realm of social reproduction involving households and communities is integral for play and sports the book challenges the market-driven sports and development agenda while arguing for a sports commons By foregrounding issues of justice and care the book highlights how struggles for recognition redistribution and representation are central to reimagining sports within an alternative notion of work play and resistance
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United States history, Sports and games
In the tradition of Michael Lewis s Moneyball award-winning historian S C Gwynne tells the incredible story of… how two unknown coaches revolutionized American football at every level from high school to the NFL Hal Mumme is one of a handful of authentic offensive geniuses in the history of American football The Perfect Pass is the story of how he irreverently destroyed and re-created the game Mumme spent fourteen mostly losing seasons coaching football before inventing a potent passing offense that would soon shock players delight fans and terrify opposing coaches The revolution he fomented began at a tiny overlooked college called Iowa Wesleyan where Mumme was head coach and Mike Leach a lawyer who had never played college football was hired as his offensive line coach In the cornfields of Iowa while scribbling plays on paper napkins these two mad inventors drawn together by a shared disregard for conventionalism and a love for Jimmy Buffett began to engineer the purest most extreme passing game in the 145-year history of football Implementing their Air Raid offense their teams--at Iowa Wesleyan and later at Valdosta State and the University of Kentucky--played blazingly fast--faster than any team ever had before and they routinely beat teams with far more talented athletes And Mumme and Leach did it all without even a playbook Their quarterback once completed sixty-one of eighty-six passes both collegiate records In The Perfect Pass S C Gwynne explores Mumme s leading role in changing football from a run-dominated sport to a pass-dominated one the game that tens of millions of Americans now watch every fall weekend Whether you re a casual or ravenous football fan this is a truly compelling story of American ingenuity and how a set of revolutionary ideas made their way from the margins into the hot center of the game we celebrate today
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Food and drink, Nutrition
From the founder of the wildly popular food blog Deliciously Ella 120 plant-based dairy-free and gluten-free recipes… with gorgeous full-color photographs that capture the amazing things we can do with natural ingredients In 2011 nineteen-year-old Ella Woodward was diagnosed with a rare illness that left her bed-ridden in chronic pain and plagued by heart palpitations and headaches When conventional medicine failed her Ella decided to change her diet She gave up meat gluten dairy sugar and anything processed--and the effects were immediate her symptoms disappeared her energy returned and she was able to go off all her medication A self-confessed sweet tooth Ella taught herself how to make delicious plant-based meals that delight the palette and improve overall well-being Deliciously Ella is an essential how-to guide to clean plant-based eating taking you through the best ingredients and methods for preparing easy exciting meals This is not a diet--it s about creating a new mindset that embraces fantastic food From sweet potato brownies to silky chocolate mousse and roasted butternut squash risotto and homemade fries and ketchup Ella shares 100 brand-new recipes and twenty classics in her signature elegant style Packed with vivid photos and simple foolproof instructions Deliciously Ella provides a foundation for a pure unprocessed unrefined diet so you can look and feel better while enjoying great food
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Journals and memoirs, Sports and games, United States travel and geography
Based on his popular New York Times series bestselling author Bruce Weber shares the adventures of his solo bicycle… ride from coast to coast P Riding a bicycle across the United States is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few fulfill During the summer and fall of 2011 at the age of fifty-seven Bruce Weber an obituary writer for The New York Times made the trip alone and wrote about it as it unfolded mile by mile a vivid and immediate report of the self-powered life on the road P Now expanding upon the articles and blog posts that quickly became a must-read adventure story Weber gives us Life Is a Wheel a witty inspiring and reflective diary of his journey in which the challenges and rewards of self-reliance and strenuous physical effort yield wry and incisive observations about cycling and America not to mention the pleasures of a three-thousand-calorie breakfast P The story begins on the Oregon coast with Weber wondering what he s gotten himself into and ends in triumph on New York City s George Washington Bridge From Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northern Rockies to the headwaters of the Mississippi and through the cityscapes of Chicago and Pittsburgh his encounters with people and places provide us with an intimate two-wheeled perspective of America And with thousands of miles to travel Weber considers when he s not dealing with tractor-trailers lightning storms dehydration headwinds and loneliness his past his family and the echo that a well-lived life leaves behind P Part travelogue part memoir part romance part paean to the bicycle as a simple mode of both mobility and self-expression and part bemused and panicky account of a middle-aged man s attempt to stave off well you know Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and beguiling escape for biking enthusiasts armchair travelers and any readers who are older than they were yesterday
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Nutrition, Fitness, Health and medicine
Women are not small men Stop eating and training like one Because most nutrition products and training… plans are designed for men it s no wonder that so many female athletes struggle to reach their full potential ROAR is a comprehensive physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women This book teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition hydration and training to your unique physiology so you can work with rather than against your female physiology Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy T Sims PhD shows you how to be your own biohacker to achieve optimum athletic performance Complete with goal-specific meal plans and nutrient-packed recipes to optimize body composition ROAR contains personalized nutrition advice for all stages of training and recovery Customizable meal plans and strengthening exercises come together in a comprehensive plan to build a rock-solid fitness foundation as you build lean muscle where you need it most strengthen bone and boost power and endurance Because women s physiology changes over time entire chapters are devoted to staying strong and active through pregnancy and menopause No matter what your sport is running cycling field sports triathlons this book will empower you with the nutrition and fitness knowledge you need to be in the healthiest fittest strongest shape of your life
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Food and drink, Nutrition
Comida limpa está rapidamente se popularizando, pois mais e mais consumidores estão prestando atenção nas comidas que comem e nos… métodos usados para preparar estas comidas. Há uma abundãncias de informações neste livro para lhe ajudar a cuidar de sua dieta e adotar hábitos alimentares saudáveis. As melhores comidas para o seu corpo são comidas que nunca foram processadas ou refinadas. Comida limpa é mais do que uma modinha ou uma dieta passageira. Comida limpa é um estilo de vida que vai lhe energizar e te ajudar a perder peso. APREND A EVITAR COMIDAS PROCESSADAS E OBTENHA ENERGIA E SAÚDE INCRÍVEIS! Comidas processadas e junk food podem ter um efeito negativo em sua saúde e sua vida. Com o tempo, seu corpo ficará lento e não conseguirá operar com todo o seu potencial. Uma dieta imprópia pode levar a perda de peso, doenças e saúde debilitada. Se estiver pronto para levar uma vida mais saudável e obter uma quantidade incrível de energia, então junte-se à multidão que começou a abraçar uma dieta limpa. Dentro deste livro, lhe darei minhas melhores receitas para quem quer viver limpo e ficar saudável. Comida limpa não precisa ser chata. Todas as receitas são divertidas e fáceis de fazer, tenho certeza que irão amá-las. Você e sua família merecem comidas deliciosas, saudáveis e lentas todos as noites da semana. Prepare-se para começar sua panelada enquanto cozinha pratos tentadores que vai gostar de fazer de novo e de novo. Role para cima e clique no botão COMPRAR AGORA no topo desta página!
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Criticism, Sports and games
Fishers Craft and Lettered Art provides editions English translations and analysis from social cultural and… environmental perspectives of the three oldest European extended tracts on fishing Richard Hoffmann discusses the history of fishing in popular culture and outlines the economic and ecologic considerations needed to examine and understand the fishing manuals Hoffmann further explores how continental fishing traditions were conveyed from oral craft practice into printed culture and proposes that these manuals demonstrate a lively and complex interaction between written texts and popular culture The tracts are presented in their original languages - Spanish and German - with facing page translations Close attention is paid to original setting functions and possible range of readings with detailed explanatory notes to help modern fishers and historians Fishers Craft and Lettered Art is a fascinating look at one vital aspect of everyday life at the end of the Middle Ages
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Computers and internet, Sports and games, Science and technology
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Politics and government, Law and crime, General non-fiction
This book argues that homophobia plays a fundamental role in disputes for hegemony between antagonists during political transitions Examining… countries not often connected in the same research Colombia and South Africa the book asserts that homophobia as a form of gender and sexual violence contributes to the transformation of gender and sexual orders required by warfare and deployed by armed groups Anti-homosexual violence also reinforces the creation of consensus around these projects of change The book considers the perspective of individuals and their organizations for whom such hatreds are part of the embodied experience of violence caused by protracted conflicts and social inequalities Resistance to that violence are reason to mobilize and become political actors This book contributes to the increasing interest in South-South comparative analyses and the need of theory building based on case-study analyses offering systematic research useful for grass root organizations practitioners and policy makers
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Law and crime
Offering a unique and interdisciplinary focus on the roots of violence, Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications explores cutting-edge research… on the etiology, nature, assessment, and treatment of individuals who commit violent crimes. This edited volume covers the foundations of criminal behavior, offers a balanced discussion of both environmental and biological research, and includes articles written by top researchers and scholars in the field. In Part I, Violent Crime examines the origins of violence, including family and other social factors, media violence, genetics, biochemistry, and head injuries. Part II delves into research on specific subgroups of offenders, including sex offenders, domestic violence perpetrators, murderers, and serial murderers. Part III focuses on issues related to victimology, prevention, and the treatment of violent offenders. Key Features Draws from a wide range of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, biology, medical science, genetics, clinical psychology, and psychiatry Introduces students to cutting-edge research on genetic, biochemical, and traumatic brain injury-related causes and correlates of violent crime Presents a systematic introduction to the current state of the field (and its likely future) through articles from leading researchers in the various subfields of violent crime Includes case studies with salient, fascinating examples of actual crimes and criminals to help students understand key points Offers an international focus, with authors from Canada, England, Greece, and Spain, as well as from the United States Provides end-of-chapter learning aids, including summaries, discussion questions, Internet resources, and suggestions for further reading A must-read for any student of criminological research, Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications can be used as a core or supplementary text in undergraduate and graduate courses on Violent Crime, Interpersonal Violence, and Social Deviance.
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Law and crime
As a good encyclopedia does the Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime brings together articles that offer diverse insights… into the topic while at the same time giving the reader a feel for its overall scope --AGAINST THE GRAINThis comprehensive single-volume encyclopedia contains a wealth of material on killing and other violent behavior as well as detailed information on a host of criminal cases from local decisions to Supreme Court rulings The Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime includes nearly 500 entries that range from Antisocial Personality Disorder and the Beltway Snipers to the infamous Zodiac Murders Entries take several formats including substantial essays on criminal terms pathologies and criminal justice concise case studies of serial murderers infamous crimes and their investigations relatively brief definitions of relevant legal and criminological terms The Encyclopedia is written by an impressive group of contributors many leading experts in their fields of criminology criminal justice and more Extra features such as a handy easy-to-use Reader s Guide a lavish art program of approximately 50 photographs and several appendixes enhance and complete the volume This valuable reference is designed for academic school public and special private libraries as well as criminal justice agencies
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Food and drink, Nutrition
p The Biggest Loser Cookbook provides more than 125 healthy delicious recipes from The Biggest Loser experts and cast… as seen on NBC s hit show p Building on the groundbreaking success of The Biggest Loser brand this sequel to the best-selling book is sure to be a hit p The Biggest Loser Cookbook offers br 125 recipes from The Biggest Loser cast trainers and fans br motivational before-and-after photographs of the cast br 50 beautiful 4-color food shots br dozens of trainer tips from The Biggest Loser trainers inspiring stories of how the cast members did it br at-a-glance guides to The Biggest Loser Diet and The Biggest Loser Exercise plan armed with this arsenal of nutritional information and training tips readers will be inspired to achieve the dramatic weight loss transformations that have amazed TV fans around the country