Charlie Oatway was born into a family who were often in prison & always on the wrong side of the law. Unable to learn his lessons in school Charlie was soon involved in petty crime & it seemed his life would follow that of his dad & uncles. He managed to become a professional footballer but when he was sent to jail himself it seemed that there was no turning back for this bad lad either. Tackling Life" is the story of how Charlie managed to turn his life around. Even though trouble was always just around the corner his fighting spirit made him a success on the football pitch. & after becoming captain of Brighton & Hove Albion Charlie went public with his problems with reading & writing. His book tells how people can be inspired & educated through the power of football." ...

Jonny Wilkinsons impact on global sport has been extraordinary. Yet Jonny has faced a battle all his life to achieve success & crucially happiness. A crippling fear of failure the targets he set himself & a string of injuries have caused Jonny to question his attitude to life. In this startling new book writing with Steve Black Jonny opens up for the very first time revealing his darkest moments & explaining in a practical way the steps & techniques he has taken to ensure success in all aspects of his life. He still wants to be the best but he now enjoys the journey. With never-before-told stories from his life & rugby career this book will act as a powerful inspiration for anyone wanting to bring to the field of play
- be it business personal or sport
- the very best they have to offer.

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Aelians work on tactics is a hugely significant piece of ancient military literature yet the last new edition in English was published in 1814. Although writing (in his native Greek) in the second century AD Aelian drew heavily on earlier works such as Asclepiodotus to put together a comprehensive manual of warfare in the Hellenistic period (late 3rd to early 1st centuries BC). His Tactica thus examines all facets of warfare in the period of Alexander the Greats successors including the arms & armour of cavalry & infantry formations commands & signals. Aelian also provides a discussion of the Roman army of the period. As well as being an invaluable source for modern historians studying the Hellenistic period the book was very influential on military theory long after Aelians death. Arrians work on tactics may merely be a revision of Aelians; the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI used excerpts in his own treatise & an Arabic translation made around 1350 was used to train Muslim armies. Most significantly it became one of the primary training aids for the pike & musket armies of the 16 & 17th century Europe. A substantial edition published in London in 1616 contained a full direct translation as well as comprehensive notes & a treatise on how to apply Aelians work to the training of English pike formations in the Macedonian manner. It was well used to train the foot regiments that fought the English Civil War. This unique longevity makes it of interest to anyone interested in warfare from the Hellenistic period right up to the English Civil War. Christopher Matthews new edition is based on the 1616 edition but written in modern English with new renditions of all its accompanying figures. It has the original 1616 notes as well as comprehensive new notes & cross references to the other ancient manuals (such as Arrian & Leo) that drew upon it. It is without a doubt the most up to date version available in any language of this significant work that was influenced tactical thought for 1 500 years. ...

Tadpole loves his rainbow friend the caterpillar & she tells him she loves everything about him. Promise that you will never change she says. But as the seasons pass & he matures his legs grow & then his arms
- & what happens to his beautiful rainbow friend? As he sits on his lily pad digesting a butterfly Tadpole little realises that now he will never know! Follow the predictable changes of a tadpole & a caterpillar to their natural conclusion in this award winning picture book
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Teaching tae kwon do forms 5-8 the mastery of which are required for promotion by the World Taekwondo Federation this DVD demonstrates at both normal & slow-motion speeds for greater understanding. Approximate running time of this title is 30 minutes. ...

This volume is a practical guide to the Korean martial art of Taekwondo written specifically for children & young adults. It serves as both an introduction to the sport & as an accessory to organized training. With easy-to-understand instructions & excellent Manga-style illustrations Taekwondo Kids" will help all abilities progress through the various stages of knowledge & technique training to achieve advancement to the next belt grade. This is a must-have volume for all kids & young adults with an interest in this growing martial art." ...

Taekwondo Kyorugi" is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medallist Kuk Hyun Chung WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee & renowned martial arts author Sang H Kim it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. It helps you to learn the skills drills strategies & methods used by Korean coaches & competitors for years. It

Includes:: footwork kicks hand target drills heavy bag workouts coaching combinations strategy professional training opponent analysis conditioning weight control competition tips official Olympic rules scientific analysis of scoring & more."

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Tender aromatic & wonderfully diverse North African food is full of subtle flavours yet it is easy to create & delicious to eat. This newly updated bestseller

Includes:: the core recipes for traditional tagines & couscous but adds the exotic starters soups & salads that provide perfect companion dishes. Bring the spice & scent of the souk to your kitchen with this little gem.

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Tagines are the rich & aromatic casseroles that form the basis of traditional Moroccan cooking. These hearty one-pot meals flavoured with fragrant spices are cooked & served from an elegant specially designed cooking vessel also called a tagine. In Ghillie Basan's collection of deliciously authentic recipes you will find some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen such as the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates Almonds & Pistachios & the tangy Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon Green Olives & Thyme. Also included in this collection are less traditional but equally delicious recipes for beef & fish
- try Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes Peas & Ginger or a tagine of Monkfish Potatoes Tomatoes & Black Olives. Hearty vegetable tagines include Baby Aubergine with Coriander & Mint & Butternut Squash Shallots Sultanas & Almonds. Recipes for variations on couscous the classic accompaniment to tagines are also given plus plenty of ideas for fresh-tasting salads & vegetable side dishes to serve as part of your Moroccan-style feast. This title

Includes:: superb location photography plus fascinating essays on culinary traditions.


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Avantia needs a hero. Under the spell of an evil wizard the magical beasts that once protected the land are destroying it. Tagus the horse-man is terrorising the people & animals in the plains
- can Tom stop him? Don't miss FERNO THE FIRE DRAGON SEPRON THE SEA SERPENT ARCTA THE MOUNTAIN GIANT NANOOK THE SNOW MONSTER EPOS THE FLAME BIRD
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