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Growing Up With the Trinity brings to life that unique period in 60s football when Manchester United had three European Players of the Year - Charlton, Best and Law - in their team. As the Manchester football scene blended with music and fashion, a young boy found inspiration watching these legends. As a child, Brendon McGuire was taken to Old Trafford by his mother, as his colourful, hard-drinking father had no interest in football. Seeing George Best make his debut, the Stretford End became a place of sanctuary while the music scene of 1960s Manchester provided the soundtrack for a road to be travelled. The awesome power of a Bobby Dazzler, the sight of the 17-year-old Best twisting a full-back's blood, and the raised-arm salute of Denis Law created an alluring magic. As The Beatles rocked one end of the East Lancs Road, Manchester responded with its own top bands and Northern Soul, forming an irreplaceable moment in time for Manchester United, a fast-changing city and one young boy.

'One of the best accounts ever written of deep-water diving and its staggering, haunting dangers' Robert Kurson, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow DiversDeep underwater lurks a mysterious man-made illness. It has gone by many names over the years - Satan's disease, diver's palsy, the chokes - but today, medics call it decompression sickness. You know it as the bends.That's the devil British diver Martin Robson faces each time he plunges beneath the surface. In the winter of 2012, Robson was part of an expedition to Blue Lake, southern Russia, which sought to find a submerged cave system never seen by the human eye. On the final day of the expedition, as Robson returned from diving deeper into the lake than anyone had before, disaster struck: just seventy-five feet down, he was ambushed by the bends.Robson knew that if he continued up to the surface he would probably die before help arrived. Instead, he sank back into the water, gambling on an underwater practice most doctors believe is a suicidal act. Soon the only hope he had of saving his life would rest in the hands of a dramatic mercy mission organised at the highest levels of the Russian government.Between the Devil and the Deep is the first book to tell the terrifying true story of what it feels like to get the bends, taking you inside the body and mind of a man who suffered the unthinkable. Writer Mark Cowan also explores the grimly fascinating history of decompression sickness, the science behind what causes the disease, and the stories of the forgotten divers who pushed the limits of physical endurance to help find a solution.

Discover 15 of the best short walks around Norfolk - Broads and Coast. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Examine the true and deeper nature of taekwondo movement patterns with Taekwondo Poomsae 1-8! Within this book are the eight main Poomsae (or movement) forms of Taekwondo. Each move is broken down into steps which are further enhanced by detailed photos. Not only are the movements themselves presented, but the author also organizes each Poomsae based on its effectiveness, highlighting the vital points and nerve centers of the attack. All the techniques presented are easy to learn and can be mastered quickly. Additionally, the reader will find historical background on Taekwondo, its evolution to the forms we know today, and the philosophy of this type of combat, leading to the reader's deeper understanding of this martial art. It is the perfect book for every practitioner!

An anthology and tribute to a unique independent publisher, Clark City Press. In 1987, the painter and author and fly fisherman Russell Chatham, renowned for his stunning landscape paintings and his appetite for life, decided to take control of his own career by creating a publishing house in Livingston, Montana. As one does, at least if they are Russell Chatham. "Control" was probably the wrong concept--for the next five years, Clark City Press was the chaotic home of beautifully produced works by an eclectic, talented collection of writers and artists, many of them given a painting in lieu of a publishing advance. What began as an effort to publish Chatham's own work and that of his friends (a large and varied group) in elegant trade paperbacks morphed into something grander and more wayward. Chatham could talk almost anyone into anything, and before the press imploded, all sorts of people said yes: Barry Gifford signed on for A Good Man to Know, a fictionalized memoir about his gangster father, Jim Harrison traded paintings for The Theory & Practice of Rivers and Just Before Dark, and Rick Bass wrote about the first wolves to resettle the continental United States in The Ninemile Wolves. Clark City Press published Thomas McGuane on fishing and memory, Guy de la Valdene on hunting woodcock, Richard Hugo's only mystery, James Crumley's short stories, and Peter Stackpole's Life photos from the golden age of Hollywood. In A River Dream, Clark City's former editor, novelist Jamie Harrison, has collected some of the best of the press's prose, art, and poetry, in a glorious celebration of a small and lost world.

Stay connected when it matters most! Emergency Communication 101 provides a step-by-step plan for maintaining contact with loved ones, requesting help, and receiving vital outside information during any emergency scenario from a natural disaster or a power grid failure to a cyber attack or an EMP.

A cry from the past. A radical plan to save the planet. The ultimate betrayal. When John McCready receives a cry for help from the past, he's hurled headlong into a far-reaching conspiracy of global proportions. With every step, he uncovers more of an enigmatic billionaire's plan to save the planet at any cost. A plan that could kill thousands to save millions. A plan, that if it can't be stopped, threatens an uncertain future from which there would be no going back. From California to the Alps to the depths of the Indian Ocean, McCready must use all his ingenuity and skills to combat a seemingly unstoppable force that could change the world forever. An action-packed thriller blending high-stakes intrigue with pulse-pounding adventure, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final dramatic conclusion.

A world on the edge. VIP hostages. A diver's mission to avert global disaster. Terrorists hold two of the most powerful people on Earth hostage. Their demands are impossible to meet. The consequences could lead to World War III. For John McCready, what starts out as a rescue mission, turns into a race against time to a backdrop of global disaster. As the clock ticks down, he's left to confront impossible odds and make the ultimate decision of life and death. From a desperate fight for survival deep underwater in California, to the knife-edge tension of a confrontation high above the Pacific, Deep Hostage will take you over the edge, as one man is forced to the brink with the fate of the world in his hands. An action-adventure thriller that will keep you turning the pages and leave you breathless until the very end.

A stranded nuclear sub. A crew in danger. A race for an asset crucial to national security. When a British nuclear submarine is in trouble in the Pacific, John McCready and his team are dispatched on a covert mission to rescue the crew and recover an item of vital importance to national security. As hidden agendas and sinister forces emerge, McCready finds himself in a web of lies that threatens everything he holds dear. Abandoned by those he trusts, but with help from an unlikely quarter, will McCready uncover the truth as he puts his life on the line for the safety of a nation? From the depths of the Pacific to the icy mountains of Russia, Deep Impact is a gripping tale of heroism and deception that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler, Deep Impact is a must-read for anyone who loves a good page-turner.

A brother's revenge. A deadly adversary. A CEO's greed for sunken gold. After his brother dies salvaging gold from the wreck of a German U-boat, John McCready is consumed by his need to find those responsible and bring them to justice. From the depths of the North Sea to tunnels beneath London, McCready must outwit a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to silence him. Racing against time, as the stakes rise and the danger increases, McCready finds himself entangled in a web of deceit that will test his resolve and push him to the limit. With each revelation, he uncovers more of the shocking plot that claimed his brother's life. Will McCready's quest for justice succeed, or will he pay the ultimate price? Filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding turns, this action-packed diving thriller will keep you captivated until the very last page.

This book explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research.

This book explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research.

The secrets of personalised medicine and how to make it work for you by one of the UK's favourite TV presenters, Julia Bradbury.

Sport First Aid, Sixth Edition, covers causes, symptoms, and action steps for more than 100 injuries and illnesses, preparing sport coaches to respond appropriately in emergency situations, meet their legal obligations, and foster a safe environment for their athletes.

Separately, they were great. Together, they were the greatest ever. Madden and Summerall is about two stalwarts of the game of football, but their story is not without controversy. Summerall was a five-sport star who became a broadcaster by accident. Madden was a larger-than-life Super Bowl-winning coach, and he easily could have been a stand-up comedian. Madden and Summerall follows the intimate stories of their lives from childhood until their deaths, before and during their great 21-year partnership. Never-before told insider stories from friends, family members and dozens of ex-colleagues pepper these chapters.

The first illustrated book to celebrate the remarkable stories and achievements of twenty of the most daring women mountaineers from around the globe. As adventure pursuits like climbing and mountaineering continue to gain popularity on the world stage, women's visibility in the sport has also grown. Mountaineering Women is the first publication of its kind, a richly illustrated collection of the awesome and oft surprising stories that celebrate the achievements of twenty women climbers from across the globe. From the Amazigh (Berbers) of the Atlas Mountains to the Inca Empire, high in the Andes, women have long traversed the world's most forbidding peaks. When, many centuries later, mountaineering took off as a sporting activity in the West, it was plucky Victorian women who defied convention to tackle the fabled summits of the European Alps. Yet despite the fact that women have a pronounced and rich history in the sport, they are conspicuously absent from mountaineering literature. Mountaineering Women seeks to redress a narrative that frequently focuses on the exploits of white, male 'explorers'. The climbers come from a wide range of nations, and each of their compelling stories is accompanied by a specially commissioned ink illustration and evocative black-and-white photographs. Three 16-page photographic sections, meanwhile, reveal the mountaineers in action and the mountainscapes in all their grandeur. Bookending the main chapters is a comprehensive introduction, written by Nandini Purandare, and a closing essay by Ashima Shiraishi, looking towards the future of the sport.

Mountain Walks Ben Nevis by Keri Wallace is a guide to walking routes to the summit of Ben Nevis in Lochaber, Scotland. Alongside the summit routes, there are also lower-level alternatives for mixed weather or shorter days and those new to mountain walking. Features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps and downloadable GPX files.

The 2024 Barkley Marathons is one that will never be forgotten. In Do Not Block Gate, sports photographer David Miller takes you on a visual journey to witness the pain, the suffering, the tears and the triumphs of one of the most iconic editions of the world's most infamous race.

Fuel for Thought by sports dietitian Renee McGregor is a practical guide to sports nutrition. Cutting through the jargon and misinformation, Renee draws on over twenty years' experience of working with sportspeople from a range of disciplines to provide straightforward, accessible advice about how you can fuel your adventures.

Day Walks in Lincolnshire by Anna Paxton features 20 routes suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, distance and navigation information, refreshment stops and local information.

Walk Britain by Elise Downing is an inspirational collection of 90 walking routes accessible by public transport which can enable you to see the best of England, Scotland and Wales in an environmentally friendly way.