Double Olympic gold-medal winner James Cracknell. His story before & after his life-changing accident. In October 2011 James Cracknell two-time Olympic gold-medal rower & one of the greatest endurance athletes the world has ever known suffered a seizure at home as his young son looked on in horror. A man who had known no limits a man who had practically achieved the impossible was now struggling to master lifes simple challenges. A year earlier as James undertook yet another endurance challenge in Arizona he was knocked off his bike by the wing mirror of a petrol tanker. It had smashed into the back of his head at high speed causing severe frontal lobe damage. The doctors werent sure if he would recover & if he did whether he would ever be the same again. Touching Distance" is an extraordinary honest & powerful account as James & his wife Bev confront for the first time the lasting effects that the accident has had on their lives. It is the story of a marriage of a family & of one mans fight back to be the best husband & father he can be." ...

This is the only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division written by his widow. Revered by his peers & idolised by his fans Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. But although mesmerising on stage in his private life he was introverted & had desperate mood swings. In Touching from a Distance" his widow pieces together why
- despite his impending international fame & young family
- Curtis took his own life on 18 May 1980. Regarded as the essential book on the essential icon of the post-punk era " Touching from a Distance"

Includes:: a full set of Curtis lyrics discography & gig list."



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A poem for every mood every temperament & every feeling however subtle. Anger hate remorse & fear are all captured in verse. Everyone can identify with the special whims the author has crafted. Many poems tell a story; many reach deep into the heart; & several poems reach out to the comedy realm. A poem for every mood every temperament & every feeling however subtle. Anger hate remorse & fear are all captured in verse. Everyone can identify with the special whims the author has crafted. Many poems tell a story; many reach deep into the heart; & several poems reach out to the comedy realm. ...

The book behind the BAFTA award-winning film. Winner of the NCR Award for non-fiction & the Boardman Tasker award. Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He & his climbing partner Simon reached the the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1995. A few days later Simon staggered into Base Camp exhausted & frost-bitten with news that that Joe was dead. What happened to Joe & how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship. ...

Extensive reading improves fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating contemporary graded material that will instantly appeal to students. Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Joe Simpson Touching the Void" is the compelling true story of a mountaineering expedition which goes dreadful wrong." ...

Cathy Birchall is the first blind person ever to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle covering 26 385 miles 31 countries & 5 continents with her companion Bernard on their 18 year old BMW. Adventure & courage all the way
- from feeling the traffic passing so close it touches you as you ride through Indian cities to mounting an elephant from the front (yes really!) & climbing Wayna Picchu with its innumerable steps & vertiginous drops Touching The World takes you on a journey of extraordinary beauty & interest full of surprises. It is unique in the perspective it takes because it is written from Cathy's point of view that of a blind woman. Men do not want you if you are blind why would you want to be with a blind woman?" asks Neena at the Centre for Blind Women in Delhi as Cathy & Bernard experience some heart wrenching cultural differences where a blind woman was considered doubly afflicted & worthless. Their old BMW motorcycle keeps breaking down & you feel for Bernard as the lights dim in Malaysia & the bike grinds to a halt with a dead battery. But somehow they keep the bike going & in this they were often helped by the unwavering kindness of strangers. From border guards guiding Cathy's hand to the bike to anchor her in a strange place to Glen helping perform open heart surgery on the bike in the Nullarbor desert the natural generosity of people is vividly portrayed. Touching The World challenges our perceptions of our own boundaries as well as those of others & portrays vividly just what it means to be blind in a way that has never before been attempted. Cathy & Bernard not only achieve their dream but also set a landmark for us all. " An incredible & inspirational story. Ride Cathy ride!" Ted Simon author of Jupiter's Travels. " Cathy's courage has been truly inspirational for many blind & partially sighted people across the world" Stephen Remington Action for Blind People."
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Four selected episodes from both BBC Radio 4 series featuring Des Lynam & Christopher Matthew. Old friends Des Lynam & Christopher Matthew visit some famous sporting venues to enjoy observe reminisce & trade tales. Heres a list of questions you may want to ask about these CDs which Des & Christopher have tried to answer: Q. What are they about? A. Sport & stuff. Mostly stuff. Q. How much scripting is involved? A. None. Q. How much research did you do before recording? A. None. Q. Do you interview people at the venues you go to? A. No we just talk to each other. Q. Are you experts in the sports to go to see? A. Definitely not in Chriss case. Q. What was the most important aspect of the programmes? A. Finding a producer who knew how to turn on a tape recorder & use an editing machine. Q. Were you surprised how well the broadcasts were received on Radio 4? A. Chris was surprised. Des was shocked. Q. If youve already heard the radio broadcasts should you bother to buy these CDs? A. Definitely because the recordings get better with age
- like Des & Chris. Q. If you havent heard the broadcasts should you buy these CDs? A. Definitely otherwise youll have missed a whole experience. Q. Do you plan to do a TV series? A. Have you seen the state of us recently?
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This is a new edition of this popular title for Christmas 2007 & the perfect present for a very young child. This enchanting book follows Father Christmas as he puts on his boots loads up his sleigh & sets off delivering presents. Full of touchy-feely patches sparkly foil & a wide variety of textures this book provides babies & toddlers with important first sensory experiences. ...

Young children will love this brand new luxury touchy-feely book featuring the mischievous dragons of Dragon Castle. Each double ...

This is a gorgeous new Christmas edition from the popular & creative Usborne Touchy-Feely team. Charming illustrations by Rachel Wells accompany a delightful tactile retelling of the Christmas story complete with fluffy donkeys woolly sheep a glittering angel & of course the baby Jesus sleeping in his soft blanket. This appealing large-format book makes the perfect present for young children who are experiencing Christmas for the very first time. ...