Cycling remains one of the most popular leisure activities in Britain today & continuing numbers of people are taking up the sport whether for leisure enjoyment for all the family or for health & environmental reasons. The Midlands has a high density of towns & cities & because of the congested & dangerous roads there is a growing need for a useful guide to safe traffic-free cycling around the area. Cyclists living in the area want quick easy access to a range of enjoyable new cycling routes where they can quickly escape from their usual crowded environment & explore quiet routes in attractive natural or man-made surroundings. In recent years there have been many initiatives to develop traffic-free routes through national or local government schemes & organisations such as Sustrans but it is often impracticable for leisure cyclists to keep right up to date with the latest information on the many thousands of miles of paths & lanes where it is possible & legal for cyclists to pursue their hobby away from traffic. All the more welcome then is this brand new title from experienced author & cyclist Nick Cotton who brings together 30 of the best routes in the Midlands & the Peak District. As well as offering practical general advice for the cyclist the author gives clear instructions for each route a useful diagrammatic map suggestions on where best to park and/or start the trip distance gradients & hills places of interest & suggested refreshment stops along the way or close to the route. This volume covers a large area of central England with the majority of the rides concentrated in the counties of Cheshire Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Staffordshire Leicestershire & Northamptonshire. There are also descriptions of rides in & around the cities of Birmingham Leicester Nottingham Derby Stoke & Sheffield. Several sections of the Trans Pennine Trail are featured. ...

Joe Friel the most trusted name in coaching has equipped thousands of athletes for success with his scientifically proven training system. This new edition of his best-selling Cyclist's Training Bible"

Includes:: all of the latest advances in training & technology. Using this book cyclists can create a comprehensive self-coached training plan that is both scientifically proven & shaped around their personal goals. " The Cyclist's Training Bible" speaks to cyclists of all ability levels whatever their experience. Joe Friel empowers athletes with every detail they need to consider when planning a season lining up a week of workouts or preparing to race. The fourth edition

Includes:: extensive revisions on the specifics of how to train & what to eat. Friel explains how cyclists can: best gauge intensity with power meters & other new training technology to maximize form & fitness & reduce fatigue; more knowledgeably & accurately make changes to their annual training plan over the course of a season; dramatically build muscular endurance with strength training; & improve body composition & recovery with smarter nutrition. With more case studies to draw from & multiple contingency plans for those times when training doesn't progress as planned " The Cyclist's Training Bible" continues to be the definitive guide to optimal cycling performance. Colour interior illustrations charts & tables throughout."



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On a hot summer's night in June 1985 in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time Barry Mc Guigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the featherweight champion of the world. An epic battle that lasted a full 15 rounds it remains one of sport's greatest moments
- watched by 27 000 spectators ringside & by a further 20 million on television around the world. Raised in the border town of Clones Co. Monaghan at the height of the troubles Barry Mc Guigan united people across sectarian & religious divides during a difficult time in the country's political history. A Catholic Barry married his Protestant childhood sweetheart Sandra in 1981. An Irishman he fought for the British title wearing boxing shorts in the colours of the United Nation's Flag of Peace
- & in place of a national anthem his musician father Pat Mc Guigan would often sing a heartfelt rendition of ' Danny Boy' before a fight. Engaging & intelligent Mc Guigan is a renowned & revered figure in the boxing world & beyond. In this candid autobiography The Clones Cyclone shares his stories of extraordinary professional triumph & devastating personal tragedy.

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The world of cycling is a veritable treasure trove ready to be plundered & in Cyclopedia " renowned two-wheeled aficionado William Fotheringham delves deep to unearth some 24-carat bike booty. This essential book is a miscellany of facts figures interesting snippets & quirky characters from the world of cycling. It tells you everything you could ever want to know about the bicycle from the history of the Tour de France to Chris Hoys dominance of the Beijing Velodrome via the origins of the ubiquitous quick release system & the diet that powered Graeme Obree to the world hour record
- marmalade & cornflakes. " Cyclopedia" has all the gear the equipment the races the chases the faces the places the drugs the sex & the scandals to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully-fledged BMX bandit."
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Dirk Pitt doesn't go looking for adventure: it finds him easily enough. His chance witnessing of an airship disaster
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Percussion The Cymbal Book is the first book of its kind. It details the 5000-year history & development of these fascinating instruments. Based on visits to all the major cymbal manufacturing companies & interviews with the worlds leading drummers journalist & drummer Hugo Pinksterboer has created a well-documented & readable book featuring over 200 photos & a 16-page color photo section. It covers topics such as selection & testing acoustics ideas for set-ups cleaning & repair & much much more. Whether read for enjoyment or used as a specific reference guide The Cymbal Book will answer every question on this subject. ...

Golden lads & girls all must As chimney-sweepers come to dust.""--Cymbeline Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate & Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this classic tragedy in which nothing is as it seems. THIS VOLUME ALSO

Includes:: MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE

Features:
- an original Introduction to " Cymbeline"- incisive scene-by-scene synopsis & analysis with vital facts about the work- commentary on past & current productions based on interviews with leading directors actors & designers- photographs of key RSC productions- an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career & chronology of his plays Ideal for students theater professionals & general readers these modern & accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century."




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Legendary & iconic singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper offers a poignant account of the journey that led her to become an international superstar. From her years growing up in Queens New York to the making of enduring hits like ' Time After Time' ' Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' & ' True Colors' to becoming an actress a mother an outspoken activist & maintaining a music career that has lasted more than thirty years. After leaving her childhood home at seventeen Cyndi took on a series of jobs: racetrack hot walker IHOP waitress & as she puts it 'gal Friday the thirteenth' as she pursued her passion for music. She worked her way playing small gigs & broke out in 1983 with ' She's So Unusual' which earned her a Grammy for Best New Artist & made her the first female artist in history to have four top five singles on a debut album. & while global fame wasn't always what she expected she has remained focused on what matters most. Cyndi is a gutsy real-life heroine who has never been afraid to speak her mind & stick up for a cause
- whether it's women's rights gay rights or fighting against HIV/AIDS. With her trademark warmth & humour Cyndi fearlessly writes of a life she's lived only on her own terms.
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Arlen Wagner has seen it in men before
- a trace of smoke in their eyes that promises imminent death. He is never wrong. When Arlen
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A fractured identity a passionate people & lifestyle culture & landscape that capture the imagination providing plenty of surprises. Josephine Quintero Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 authors 7 weeks of on-the-ground research 30+archaeological ruins Countless meze dishes Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps In-depth background At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout ...