What can Roger Federer teach us about the secret of longevity? What do the All Blacks have in common with improvised jazz musicians? What can cognitive neuroscientists tell us about what happens to the brains of sportspeople when they perform? And why did Johan Cruyff believe that beauty was more important than winning? Matthew Syed, the ` Sports Journalist of the Year 2016`, answers these questions & more in a fascinating, wide-ranging & provocative book about the mental game of sport. How do we become the best that we can be, as individuals, teams & as organisations? Sport, with its innate sense of drama, its competitive edge, its psychological pressures, its sense of morality & its illusive quest for perfection, provides the answers. ...

A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale that teaches colours & days of the week from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek.A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale that teaches colours & days of the week from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. Goat has had enough of eating grass. She wants to try something different
- the dog`s food, the pig`s potatoes & even the farmer`s pants. But things go wrong in this hilarious, but cautionary, farmyard tale from the Kate Greenaway-Medal shortlisted illustrator described by the Washington Post as ”the thinking tot`s Eric Carle”.
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This handy guide to the Greek & Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece & Rome, the book features an engaging blend of stories, facts "ations from ancient authors, & places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths & the relevance of their messages today. Factfiles on heroes & heroines & family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students. ...

The two-line ad in the Sunday Times advertising Villa Parginos in Corfu conjured an image of long afternoons drinking wine on a marble patio shaded by a grape arbour, looking out over an impossibly blue Greek sea. Instead James Chatto & his wife Wendy got a little pink bungalow with linoleum, a buzzing fluorescent light & a patio separated from the village`s main street by a wire fence. Yet Corfu delivered so much more than their wildest fantasy had suggested. There was the intoxicating warmth of the sun, walks along sage-bordered byways, & swimming naked off an idyllic beach. There were olive trees that dropped their fruit into nets, as well as fresh apricots, grilled sardines, marinated lamb & long evenings of storytelling at the local taverna. The couple arrived as young tourists, new to each other & in love, & were captivated by the way the islanders embraced them. It was their deep connection to Corfu & its people that later sustained them through the darkest tragedy, just as it had carried them into the most wonderful love. ...

A richly rewarding narrative about a young painter's love affair with the Greek island of Sifnos
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The DK Eyewitness Greek Islands Travel Guide is your indispensible guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide

Includes:: unique cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities & towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs & illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual ”DK Eyewitness Travel” guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals & markets to day trips. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars & shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK`s excellent insider tips & essential local information will help you explore every corner of the Greek Islands effortlessly. ”DK Eyewitness Greek Islands Travel Guide”
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The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, & unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus, & the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia & influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization, when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus & offered mankind hope, the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic, magical, & mythical world of the Greek gods & heroes. As the tales unfold, renowned classicist Robin Waterfield, joined by his wife, writer Kathryn Waterfield, creates a sweeping panorama of the romance, intrigues, heroism, humour, sensuality, & brutality of the Greek myths & legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae & Thebes, Jason & the golden fleece, Perseus & the dread Gorgon, the wooden horse & the sack of Troy
- these amazing stories have influenced art & literature from the Iron Age to the present day. And far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales, The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages, & a notable work of literature in its own right.
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The Greek Myths: Stories of the Greek Gods & Heroes Vividly Retold The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic & unforgettable stories in all human history. From achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus, from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus & the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert a fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia. There are few people as steeped in the ancient world as Robin & Kathryn Waterfield, & in their hands the heroism, humour, mystery, sensuality & brutality of the Greek myths are brought brilliantly to life. Perfect for those who wish to learn about the vivid stories of the Greeks. ...

* The definitive & comprehensive edition of Robert Graves`s classic retelling of the Greek myths*` Icarus disobeyed his father`s instructions & began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...` These are the greatest stories ever told
- the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus & the minotaur, Midas & his golden touch, the Trojan War & Odysseus`s journey home
- brought together into one epic & unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single page-turning narrative, while full commentaries as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable for anyone seeking an authoritative & detailed account of the spectacular stories that make up the bedrock of Western literature. The Greek Myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales & a masterful work of literature in its own right.

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