Showing results for "Twelve" in Sports & Outdoors

*Chosen by Waterstones as one of their best Nature Writing Books of 2024, and by The Economist as one of their best books of 2024* 'A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature . . . A book that is full of surprises . . . Highly empathetic and informative' Independent 'A global...

"At long last, Williams opens up about one of the most successful partnerships in sports history." -- Golf Digest "Explosive."-- Today's Golfer "Steve Williams knew Tiger Woods like no other... now he reveals all." -- Daily Mail Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams...

Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE. With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and controversial moments in wrestling...

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. 

How three football legends -- Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs, and Bill Parcells -- won eight Super Bowls during the 1980s and changed football forever. Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells dominated what may go down as the greatest decade in pro football history, leading their teams to a combined...

Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from...

“Now I had approached within the shadow of the cloud, into the thick darkness whereof I was soon to disappear, thenceforward to be hidden from the eyes of all my kindred, and shut out from the sweet light of liberty, for many a weary year.”—Solomon Northup Born and raised a freeman in New...

Can you recognise the cheerful chirrups of the house sparrow? A song thrush singing out at winter's darkest hour? Or the beautiful, haunting call of the curlew? At a time of great anxiety and uncertainty, while coping with the untimely death of his mother, Charlie Corbett realised his perspective on life was slipping. In a moment of despair, he found himself - somewhat damp - lying on the side of a lonely hill staring up at a leaden sky, a melancholy drizzle seeping into his bones.

When Arjan Dwarshuis first heard of the “Big Year”—the legendary record for birdwatching—he was twenty years old, it was midnight, and he was sitting on the roof of a truck in the Andean Mountains. In that moment he promised himself that, someday, somehow, he would become a world-record-holding birder. Ten years later, he embarked on an incredible, arduous, and perilous journey that took him around the globe; over uninhabited islands, through dense unforgiving rainforests, across snowy mountain peaks and unrelenting deserts—in just a single year.

An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future. From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing, a book that...

The twelve sheep have come into his life at just the right moment. After years of hard work, John felt a deep tiredness creeping up on him, a sadness that he couldn't shrug off. Having always sought spiritual guidance, he comes to realize that, in addition to the soothing words of literature and philosophy, perhaps the way ahead involves this simple flock of sheep. In the hard work of livestock rearing, in the long nights in the shed helping the sheep to lamb, he can reflect on what life truly means.

Healthy Arms, Healthy Kids is a comprehensive guidebook that provides parents and caregivers with practical tips and advice for preventing arm injuries in children between the ages of 6-12.

Every day, thousands of golfers purchase equipment that simply will not work for them, leading to poor performance and higher scores. This book was written to help consumers better understand how golf clubs work and how to select appropriate equipment for any skill level. This is the plain truth about clubs - not marketing hype.

A unique hill-walking guide to 20 of Britain’s peaks, adding up to the exact height of Everest. This audiobook allows you to embark on your own personal "Everest" without leaving England’s green and pleasant land. Ascending hills of varying sizes whose ascents add up to the same height as Everest, around 29,000 feet, celebrity vicar and countryman Peter Owen Jones guides the you on a road trip covering over 20 hill-climbs in different parts of England.

'For me, he is England's greatest ever player' - Gary Lineker 'Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world' - Manchester United FC Sir Bobby Charlton is widely acknowledged as the greatest player ever to wear an...

Cricket fans, where were you during the disaster that was the 2013 Ashes? Adam Zwar was making a documentary about bodyline and filming a stunt that involved Brett Lee bowling bouncers to him while he wasn't wearing a helmet. Matthew Hayden warned him not do it. But the cameras were set up. What...

A breakout training and fitness audiobook by Hollywood trainer and former Navy SEAL, Duffy Gaver, featuring the tried and true workouts used by movie stars like Chris Pratt and Brad Pitt. Former Marine sniper and ex-navy Seal, Duffy Gaver is the unsung hero of Hollywood. As a master trainer to...

Worum geht es wirklich im Leben? Und was reicht, um glücklich zu sein? Patrizia Schlosser lässt sich auf ein Experiment ein, um dieser Frage nachzugehen: sie verabschiedet sich von Routine und Alltag, kündigt ihre Wohnung und zieht mit ihrem Freund Fredy in ein Auto. Ohne Ziel, nur mit dem Vorsatz weiter als Journalistin und Buchautor zu arbeiten, fahren die beiden los. Ihr Weg führt sie kreuz und quer durch Deutschland, bis in die USA, nach Mexiko und - tief hinein in den Dschungel der eigenen Identität.

Embark on an unforgettable journey in Walk 12 Months 12 Journeys 1200, a poignant and inspiring travel memoir that chronicles a year of walking pilgrimages across the globe. Trading certainty for step-by-step discovery, Carol and her husband Karl wander through Portugal’s sunbaked villages, California’s misty coastlines, Croatia’s ancient paths, and beyond—each place offering its own rhythm, beauty, and unexpected wisdom. In this personal narrative, discover the highs and lows of their travels, the unexpected challenges, and the moments of pure joy and connection.

Fühlst Du Dich unsportlich und möchtest etwas dagegen tun? Trainierst Du manchmal, aber nicht annähernd oft genug? Oder hast Du Deinen ehrgeizigen Trainingsplan schon geschrieben, aber zum Loslegen fehlt Dir noch die Motivation? Hier bist Du auf alle Fälle richtig, denn Sportmotivation durch Hypnose funktioniert, hält lange an, und lässt sich jederzeit wiederholen. "Be Fit!" ist ein Hypnoseprogramm, mit dem die Hypnosetherapeutin Kim Fleckenstein Dir hilft, den inneren Schweinehund zu überwinden und motiviert durchzustarten.