In the kingdom of Asgarnia though the Knights of Falador defend the land & protect the people they face threats that clamor from all sides. A young woman's stormy arrival launches a chain of events that endangers the very fabric of magic. The knights must solve the riddle of Kara-Meir or everything they hold close may be lost. Their one hope may lie with an untested squire named Theodore. ...

Varrock is the greatest human city in the world yet it is filled with dangerous secrets. People are being taken by an inhuman abductor. Its victims are murdered...or worse spirited away to Morytania where vampires rule. As unrest against the crown grows the King chooses to send the now-famous Kara-Meir & her friends across the holy river into Morytania the land of the dead. ...

Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running-and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker & Jonathan Dugas whose work has demolished many long-standing beliefs about running. Now Tucker & Dugas whose blog Science of Sport has already created a devoted readership join with esteemed fitness author Matt Fitzgerald to provide a captivating tour of the human body from the runners perspective. Focusing on how runners at all levels can improve their health & performance The Runners Body" offers in a friendly accessible tone the newest most surprising & most helpful scientific discoveries about every aspect of the sport
- from how best to nourish the runners body to safe & legal ways to increase oxygen delivery to the muscles. Full of surprising facts practical sidebars & graphical elements " The Runners Body" is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to become a better & healthier runner."
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If youre a runner or would like to be one The Runners Handbook" will answer all your questions. Fitness expert Bob Glover
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Runner's World Big Book of Marathons (and Half Marathons)" gives readers the core essentials of marathon training nutrition injury prevention & more. The editors of " Runner's World" know marathon training better than anyone on the planet. They have spent the last few years inviting readers to share the long sweaty journey to the starting line putting themselves on call to personally answer readers' questions 24/7. This book will include testimonials from real runners more than 25 training plans for every level & ability workouts a runner's dictionary & sample meal plans. " Runner's World Big Book of Marathons (and Half Marathons)" is a powerful & winning resource
- the ultimate tool kit for anyone who wants to get from the starting line to the finish line."
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It is probably not surprising to learn that the modern craze for running is not new: our species has been running since we were able to stand upright. What may be surprising however are the many ways & reasons we have performed this painful exhausting & yet exhilarating activity down the ages. In this original humorous & almost improbable world history Thor Gotaas brings us many unusual & curious stories showing the remarkable diversity of running from earliest times to the immense popularity of running today at athletics meetings world championships & Olympic games. Amongst the myriad characters the author describes are King Shulgi of Mesopotamia who four millennia ago boasted about his ability to maintain high speeds while running long distances & once claimed to have run from Nippur to Ur a distance of not less than 160 kilometres & Norwegian Vikings who exercised by running races against animals. There are also the little-known naked runs backward runs monk runs snowshoe runs the Incas ingenious infrastructure of professional runners & the running culture of Native Americans. This unique book will be a revelation to everyone who reads it. It will appeal to all who wish to know more about why the ancients shared our love & hatred of this physically demanding yet spiritually rewarding pastime. ...

Fifteen year old Scott Anderson has a secret so big he darent share it even with his best friends. He & his dad are American. If youre American you dont talk about it. If you dont talk about that you dont talk about any of the other secrets that haunt your life
- that your dads really a computer scientist & people are searching for him. When Bill Anderson disappears Scott is determined to find him. He has already lost his mother. She disappeared in the California earthquake which killed ninety percent of the worlds computer scientists; a tragedy for which America is held responsible. But theres little for Scott to go on; a scrap of paper left in a printer & a poster pinned to the wall. Now someones looking for Scott too. Is it the mysterious Frenchman who pretends to be a radiation expert or Sean Terry of the American Secret Service who believes the United States innocent of the crimes levelled against it? Could it be Hilary Stone the prettiest girl in class who also claims to work for the American Secret Service? Or is it someone else entirely? Following the clues Scott heads north on his dads bike. As his pursuers catch up with him it is Hilary Stone who saves him. Despite not trusting her he grudgingly allows her to go with him to Scotland where he believes the answer lies. After all as Hilary points out; she has the gun. The annual flower festival at the Keukenhof in Holland plays host to the final scene where at last Scott comes face to face with his pursuers & learns the secret his father has always kept hidden from him.
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For all those looking to take their running to the next level Serious About Running" provides an all-encompassing guide to improving running skill & overall fitness. Whether it's tips for beginners or advice for experienced runners this book provides essential information on a range of topics from competitive running to getting the most out of social running. Written by an experienced personal trainer " Serious About Running"

Includes:: detailed step-by-step training programmes accompanied by annotated photographs & precise anatomical illustrations to create safe clear & effective workouts. This book also incorporates tasty meal plans compiled by a specialist in sports nutrition which detail the best foods to eat to refuel & energise the body. Both mental & physical fitness are covered to allow runners of all abilities to improve their strength stamina & enjoyment of running."

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Have you ever thought of owning your own bar? Did you ever stumble into an overpriced watering hole & think how much better it could be if you ran the place? Or maybe you walked into your dream bar & realized that running one was the dream job youve always wanted? With Running a Bar for Dummies you can live your dream of operating your own establishment. This hands--on guide shows you how to maintain a successful bar manage the business aspect of it & stake your place in your towns nightlife. It provides informative tips on: * Understanding the business & laws of owning a bar * Developing a business plan * Creating a menu choosing decor & establishing a theme * Stocking up on equipment * Choosing & dealing with employees * Handling tough customers * Controlling expenses managing inventory & controlling cash flow * Getting the word out about your place * Preparing for your grand opening step--by--step This guide cues you in on how to keep your bar safe & clean making sure everyone is having fun. It warns you about the pitfalls & no--nos that every owner should avoid. There are also helpful resources such as contact information for State Alcohol Control Boards & Web sites with valuable information. ...

This best selling title is a clear thorough & straight-forward guide for directors & company secretaries of smaller or newly incorporated companies offering information on the legal accounting & tax compliance rules & implications on running a business as a limited company. This new edition has been completely updated to take in to account the implementation of the Companies Act 2006 explaining the new rules for setting up company share capital directors duties company name maintaining company registries & the new accounting rules. Other key requirements include share rights to be included on a company's annual return statutory information for company's correspondence & new rules on corporate representatives at shareholder meetings. Written in plain language & using practical examples diagrams & checklists Running a Limited Company is an easy-to-follow guide for both professionals & lay people. Within one handy volume this text covers all the essential information required for establishing & managing a limited company. ...