Your Fathers, Where Are They is Dave Eggers` brilliantly executed story of one man struggling to make sense of the world. In a barracks on an abandoned military base, miles from the nearest road, Thomas watches as the man he has brought wakes up. Kev, a NASA astronaut, doesn`t recognize his captor, though Thomas remembers him. Kev cries for help. He pulls at the chain. But the ocean is close by, & nobody can hear him over the waves & wind. Thomas apologizes. He didn`t want to have to resort to this. But they really needed to have a conversation, & Kev didn`t answer his messages. & now, if Kev can just stop yelling, Thomas has a few questions. ” With each tightly controlled book, Eggers` fiction becomes more prescient, moving & unsettling.. . Even if all generations are lost generations, we need engaged, incendiary novels which ask: What now?” (Independent). ” An angry & astute investigation into the state of America.. . Politically & polemically engaged in the tradition of Dickens & Zola”. (Mark Lawson, Guardian). ” One of our fiercest & most compelling writers”. (Sunday Times). Dave Eggers is the author of nine books, including most recently The Circle & A Hologram for the King, which was a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award. He is the founder of Mc Sweeney`s, an independent publishing company based in San Francisco that produces books, a quarterly journal of new writing (Mc Sweeney`s Quarterly Concern), & a monthly magazine, The Believer. He lives in Northern California with his family. ...

Answering all of the important questions, this book shows not just how to sail an ocean for the first time, but also how to enjoy it. There are insights into the social as well as nautical reality of preparing the boat, the comfort of having highly detailed plans, the inside story of life with a crew, coping with unexpected gales & calms, the live-or-die decision to keep watches or not & the ports of call from Spain to Tobago via the Atlantic islands & West Africa. This fourth edition has been substantially expanded, with extra information on: types of boat, anchoring, sleep & watch keeping, weather & climate, & the impact of Atlantic weather systems on timings & conditions of crossings & latest developments in technology (navigation, self steering, equipment). ...

After day sailing, the next step for the adventurous yachtsman or motorboater is their first open sea crossing, & for many that invariably entails crossing the English Channel. This invaluable guide walks the first timer through their first Channel crossing step by step, tackling all the aspects that have to be taken into account before embarking, as well as managing on the trip, in the order in which they will be encountered. The trip is eminently achievable given good planning, reasonably competent crew & a working knowledge of navigation, & this essential handbook shows how to apply knowledge & skills to crossing the Channel in a safe & enjoyable way
- for all concerned. Aspects covered include:
- Preplanning: navigation, tides, weather, timing, course setting, bolt holes, collision regs, boat preparations, etc
- Provisioning for all conditions
- Weather on the day
- Crew briefing (safety, watches, etc)
- Grab bag, flares, etc Packed with instructional photos, facts & advice, this handholding book is perfect for anyone thinking of attempting a Channel crossing, whether by sail or power. Encouraging, engaging & practical, by covering each stage in precisely the amount of detail required for the first-timer, it is like having an instructor or mentor on board.





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The Comprehensive Sailing Start-Up Resource Can a keelboat tip over? Can I take a centerboard boat onto open water? How can I determine what boat I want? Once I do, what's a fair price to pay for it? Should I buy it new or used? How can I tell the difference between a used boat & one that's used up? Now that I have it, how can I start sailing quickly & safely? Your First Sailboat is the first book to answer all your questions about selecting, buying, maintaining, & using your first boat. This user-friendly guide covers issues that other books ignore, including how to choose between a trailer sailer, daysailer, raceboat, cruiser, or multihull; what hull material is best for your first boat; whether to buy new or used; where to shop; how to judge quality & condition; where to keep your new boat; & what to do about gear, loans, insurance, & annual maintenance. Special features of this all-in-one handbook include: A descriptive buying guide to 75 recommended sailboats of all types & sizes, from daysailers to racers, cruisers, & multihulls A decision tree to guide you to your ideal starter boat Complete instructions on how to care for & sail your boat as well as how to acquire it Straightforward & fun, Your First Sailboat gives you just what you need to stop asking questions & start sailing. Everything else is optional. Save time. Save money. This book omits everything you don't need to know. ...

Your Gap Year contains a wealth of information to enable you to create the adventure of a lifetime for yourself. Leading gap year specialist Susan Griffith reveals up-to-date information & advice for exploring every corner of the globe. Not only what to pack & where to party can be found in Your Gap Year, but informed suggestions on fundraising for your trip, insider tips on not getting ripped off & budget guidance (so you don ...

From the co-author of the best-selling, Running Made Easy, with a foreword by running legend Kathrine Switzer. Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly a committed fitness-phobe, she became a marathon runner at 31, & ran her first 56-mile ultramarathon aged 41. & unlike many runners, Lisa`s not afraid to finish last
- in fact, she`s done so in 20 of the 90-plus marathons she`s completed so far. But this isn`t just Lisa`s story, it`s also that of the extraordinary people she`s met along the way
- tutu-clad fun-runners, octogenarians, 250-mile ultrarunners
- whose tales of loss & laughter are sure to inspire you just as much as they`ve inspired her. This book is for anyone who longs to experience the sense of connection & achievement that running has to offer, whether you`re a nervous novice or a seasoned marathoner dreaming of doing an ultra. An account of the triumph of tenacity over a lack of talent, Your Pace or Mine? is proof that running really isn`t about the time you do, but the time you have!


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Fendi s fashionable & cultural experts help you discover the best of Rome like a local through a series of themed walks that take you to the best places to shop, eat, have fun, & rejuvenate & spoil yourself. Whether you re looking for art, fashion, or simply a beautiful park to sit & relax in, this quirky yet comprehensive guide covers everything from the classic to the unusual, ancient to modern, & everything in between. There is something for everyone, whether you prefer to visit aristocratic galleries or Caravaggio s haunts, scout the local markets, or dance the night away at one of the city s top nightclubs. The walks are filled with interesting history, trivia, suggested music playlists, & advice on the best places to try some Roman specialties. Accompanied by Fendi, one of the oldest fashion houses of the capital, Rome is seen with one eye on art & history & the other on palatable pleasures & secret places that only the Romans know. Enclosed with the guide is a map of Rome, a series of fun stickers, & a lined section in the back to take notes on your favourite experiences. ...

It was at their `torture chamber`, a hut in the pinewoods nearby, that Varg Veum, Private Investigator, first encountered the gang`s pathetic but deadly ferocity. Eight-year-old Roar`s bicycle had been stolen & not an adult in sight dared retrieve it. But a preliminary brush with such youthful violence was as nothing compared to what awaited Veum when he got to know Roar`s blue-eyed, shy yet sensuous mother, Wenche Andresen, & her estranged husb&, Jonas. Veum`s attempts to break up Joker & his pack of young thugs by enlisting the help of the local youth club leader proved a dead end. But not so dead as the man who lay prone with a knife in his back on the floor of Andresen`s flat. Yours Until Death is an unbearably tense novel of revenge & murder about marriage, childhood, bereavement & the destructive force of passion. First published in Norwegian in 1979, it was described by the critic Nils Nordberg as `one of the finest, most serious, most ambitious books in post-war Norwegian crime writing`. ...

BY THE DIRECTOR & CO-AUTHOR OF THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNING THE GREAT BEAUTY THE FILM OF YOUTH, STARRING MICHAEL CAINE, HARVEY KEITEL, RACHEL WEISZ, PAUL DANO & JANE FONDA IS RELEASED IN THE UK ON 29 JANUARY In a luxury spa hotel in the Swiss Alps, octogenarian friends Fred Ballinger & Mick Boyle look back on their eventful & successful lives as composer & film director, surrounded by a host of colourful & eccentric fellow guests. But despite the tranquil setting, trouble is brewing. Fred`s daughter & Mick`s son are having marital problems, & both men, without knowing it, are entering a critical stage in their careers
- for it is never too late to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Shabba me whiskers! It`s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They`re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. You`re A Bad Man, Mr Gum! Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun & corn on the cob. This book`s all about him. & an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. & Jake the dog, & a little girl called Polly & an evil, stinky butcher all covered in guts. & there`s heroes & sweets & adventures & EVERYTHING. You`re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! is the first book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) the Roald Dahl Funny Prize & the Red House Children`s Book Award. Praise for Mr Gum: ` Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!`
- Jeremy Strong ` Worryingly splendid`
- Guardian NOT FOR BORERS!

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