Trial of the Clone" is a choosable pathway gamebook that allows the reader to make choices interact with the world & otherwise navigate through over 500 scenes & thousands of potential pathways. Readers can choose to simply read through the story or interact more fully with the books game by keeping track of statistics items & battles. Readers are incentivized to reread the book many times to explore other pathways or to catch some of the many secrets the author has hidden throughout the book. The reader plays as a clone who sets out to find his place in the world solving challenging puzzles & fighting monsters along the way. Weinersmiths writing is characteristically irreverent & satirical painting a dystopian future world filled with comical colorful characters & clever surprises. " Trial of the Clone" is Zach Weinersmiths first full-length book & is evident of his sprawling understanding of literature science logic philosophy & technology. Weinersmith is the sole creator behind " Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal " a daily comic that boasts over 250 000 daily readers & served more than 500 000 000 comics in 2011. This book is published by Breadpig whose publisher profits will be donated to Fight for the Future." ...

Les Dawson more than any other comedian spoke for the phlegmatic pessimistic British way of life. A Northern lad who climbed out of the slums thanks to an uncommonly brilliant mind he was always the underdog but his bark was funnier & more incisive than many comics who claimed to bite. Married twice in real life he had a third wife in his comic world
- a fictional ogre built from spare parts left by fleeing Nazis at the end of World War 2
- & an equally frightening mother-in-law. He was down to earth yet given to eloquent absurd flights of fancy. He was endlessly generous with his time but slow to buy a round of drinks. He was a mass of contradictions. In short he was human he was genuine & thats why audiences loved him. This is his story.

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Les Dawson: a comedian who more than any other spoke for the phlegmatic resigned sarcastic glorious British way of life. This is his story. A Northern lad who climbed out of the slums thanks to an uncommonly brilliant mind Les Dawson was always the underdog but his bark was funnier & more incisive than many comics who claimed to bite. Married twice in real life he had a third wife in his comic world
- a fictional ogre built from spare parts left by fleeing Nazis at the end of World War II
- & an equally frightening mother-in-law. He was down to earth yet given to eloquent absurd flights of fancy. He was endlessly generous with his time but slow to buy a round of drinks. He was a mass of contradictions. In short he was human he was genuine & thats why audiences loved him.

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This is the fifth title in the compelling & chilling saga of Darren Shan but the second part in a new trilogy following Darren's initiation into the vampire clan. THE SAGA OF DARREN SHAN BOOK 5 Compelled by his loyalty to Mr Crepsley Darren Shan the vampire's assistant agrees to prove his worthiness to the vampire clan by undertaking a series of trials. Each Trial is set by the Vampire Princes to test agility cunning & intelligence. Failure means death. Whilst their attention is focused on Darren the vampire clan fail to notice that the vampaneze have infiltrated their mountain stronghold. Who is the traitor helping the vampaneze & will Darren survive the trials to oust the vampire's greatest foes? Another atmospheric & terrifying tale from the author of Cirque Du Freak. ...

The amazing manga retelling of Darren Shans international best-selling vampire saga with illustrations by Japanese artist Takahiro Arai. Compelled by his loyalty to Mr Crepsley Darren Shan the vampires assistant agrees to prove his worthiness to the vampire clan by undertaking a series of trials. Each Trial is set by the Vampire Princes to test agility cunning & intelligence. Failure means death. While their attention is focused on Darren the vampire clan fail to notice that the vampaneze have infiltrated their mountain stronghold. Who is the traitor helping the vampaneze & will Darren survive the trials to oust the vampires greatest foes? The stunning illustrations & manga format give a new dimension to this ever-popular vampire saga available for the first time in translation in the UK. This will be a must-have for Shan fans & manga aficionados alike. ...

Coach Joe Friel has equipped thousands of triathletes for success in the sport. This new edition of his best-selling book



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Discover what it takes to maximize multisport strength power speed & endurance. Triathlon Anatomy" shows how to improve performance by increasing muscular strength & optimizing the efficiency of every movement. " Triathlon Anatomy" features 82 of the most effective multisport exercises with step-by-step descriptions & full colour anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles in action. It places the reader at the starting line & into the throes of competition by fundamentally linking each exercise to multisport performance. It explains how to strengthen muscles & increase stamina for running across various terrains cycling steep inclines & swimming in open water. It shows how to modify exercises to target specific areas reduce muscle tension & minimize common injuries. Best of all it shows how to put it all together to develop a training programme based on individual needs & goals. This is an inside look at triathlon training." ...

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips & proven methods for training for a triathlon & pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to stick to your program eat better to maximize your energy & prevent injures both before & during the race. This authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular fitness muscle strength endurance & flexibility & to set manageable realistic training goals. Youll learn how to establish a workout schedule choose a target finish time get the right affordable equipment youll need for each leg of the race & maximize your fitness & form for swimming biking & running. Youll also get plenty of help in putting it all together as you focus your training add dual workouts become a quick-change artist & save time during transitions. Discover how to:* Choose an event to train for based on your fitness level* Get into your best possible shape* Select the right equipment & sportswear* Train for an Olympic Sprint or Ironman triathlon* Fuel your body & prevent injuries* Prepare for training sessions* Maintain energy & recover quickly* Set training schedules for every triathlon event* Treat common training & racing injuries* Live like an athlete Triathlon Training For Dummies comes complete with resources for finding triathlons near you lists of items to bring along on race day & tips on registration formalities & racing etiquette. ...

Next time someone dares you to take on the challenge of a triathlon take the bet. Eric Harr did & it changed his life. He is now a fitness & triathlon expert who can show anyone the techniques for getting in shape for this demanding event. This standard program explodes the myths of the triathlon: you do not have to be an experienced runner & training does not have to take over your life. Harr's program demands just five hours a week for training & is suitable for even a rank beginner with the barest of fitness levels. Each chapter approaches a different sport & the combinations found in triathlon events. The workouts can be tailored to individual athletic strengths & weaknesses. Included are: Chapters on each of the sports as well as chapters on how to integrate workouts in all three Special focus on integrating training into busy lives & the no excuses" method of training Advice on which gear a rookie triathlete can & can't live without Chapter on race day features a detailed checklist of the things no triathlete should be without at a race" ...

Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent" is an exploration of one of the most ancient crafts of the world. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest complete rug which has been dated to the fifth century bc the reader is led through the weaving history of the nomadic peoples of Iran Afghanistan Turkey the Caucasus & Central Asia. Each chapter introduces a different group of tribes & illustrates the rugs carpets kilims & utilitarian bags attributed to their weavers. Tribal weaving together with the use of natural vegetable dyes began its swift decline around the turn of the twentieth century under the twin assaults of civilisation & commercialism. This book is both a celebration of the woven legacy left by the tribes & a tribute to the skill & artistry of the women who created these wonderful works of tribal art. It is hoped that it will provide an introduction to the novice & excite the more knowledgeable to further study. The book is illustrated in colour throughout with examples of the finest work of each tribe the majority of the illustrations being previously unpublished. This is a completely new edition with updated text & many new photographs." ...