Bøker av John Shepherd

Afraid of training with weights? Worried of putting on muscles? Think again. Strength training is for women.This book is the ultimate guide to toning up, burning fat and getting the body you want. It shows you why women should train with weights and why you should not be afraid of them. Dispelling the myth that weight training makes a woman 'bulky and unfeminine', the book shows that weights and resistance training methods could be the single most important element in your fitness regime. Packed with full-colour photos and descriptions of over 30 exercises, the book gives you advice on how to put together a resistance training programme as well as how to interchange exercises. Motivational, it also gives three 6-week workout programmes to achieve a stronger, fitter and firmer body.This is the ideal companion to get the best toned body you've always wanted. Strength training is for women.

Octubre de 1944. El Capitán Bernd Schuster, perteneciente a las SS, es enviado a comandar un grupo de jóvenes e inexpertos soldados al norte de Finlandia. Su misión consistirá en rescatar varias unidades alemanas que han quedado atrapadas en la zona más oriental de Laponia, en plena confrontación con los ejércitos ruso y finlandés. Sin embargo, toda la operación parece irse por la borda incluso antes de empezar, cuando el avión que transporta al comando se estrella en un perdido bosque en algún lugar entre Oulu y Rovaniemi. A partir de aquí, comenzará una espeluznante aventura de supervivencia en donde nada va a resultar ser lo que en un principio parece; especialmente, ese tan admirado y condecorado Capitán de las SS..."1944: Huida de Laponia" está escrito a modo de spin-off de la anterior novela de su mismo autor, "El Hombre de Confianza de Hitler". La narración se centra en la historia de uno de los caracteres secundarios de aquel libro, el controvertido Capitán Schuster, y el complicado destino al que es enviado a finales de 1944: Laponia justo antes de comenzar el crudo invierno ártico. Una novela dura y con escenas realmente espeluznantes, mezclando el ambiente bélico con las pruebas de supervivencia más extrema, y sumando, como ingrediente especial, la desquiciada y enfermiza mente del protagonista principal de la trama.

Si eres de esas personas que viven enfrascadas en la actualmente tan de moda corrección política y resulta que te ofendes fácilmente, entonces este libro no es para ti. A pesar del título, ni mucho menos esperes una guía de viajes al uso. No, esto no es ni por casualidad parecido a cualquier otra cosa que hayas leído sobre viajar. Y es que el autor tiene una habilidad especial para encontrar los lugares más sórdidos de cada ciudad, y también los sitios donde mejor se come y peor se bebe. Por si fuera poco, los personajes, todos ellos reales, que aparecen en los diferentes relatos, bien podrían formar parte de cualquier novela de villanos o del mismísimo J.D. Salinger. Lo único que puedes tener por seguro es que, a medida que vayas leyendo estas páginas, realmente descubrirás "una forma diferente de viajar".

Hans Hirt es el hombre de confianza de Hitler. A través de los ojos de este personaje ficticio, el lector se podrá adentrar en los secretos más recónditos y desconocidos de los últimos años del III Reich. Desde abril de 1944 y hasta el final de la II Guerra Mundial e incluso más allá, "El Hombre de Confianza de Hitler" es una novela que narra los entresijos de la verdadera historia, aunque nunca se haya hecho oficial, de los últimos días del régimen encabezado por Adolf Hitler y los últimos planes del máximo mandatario nacionalsocialista. Conspiraciones, espectaculares y terroríficas armas misteriosas, instalaciones secretas y la meticulosa y oscura planificación para instaurar un IV Reich después de la contienda. Todo esto y mucho más en una obra que se mueve entre la investigación, la acción y una trama llena de desconocidos personajes reales que formaron parte de la Historia de unos convulsos años cuya auténtica verdad jamás llegaremos a saber.

It was anticipated that an enclosure of pre-Roman date , lay on the route of the new road near Bedale, but the site of a hitherto unknown Roman villa near Aiskew was also located.

He hates clichés. It's apparent in every dust-filled corner of his life.While he's pouring one too many drinks, hovering in the airless loop of his apartment to savor every bit of his misery, and pinching his bruised heart whenever memories flood forward, he's chronically blocked from writing his next novel. He hates taking the path most trodden. Overanalyzing everything as if it's a scientific experiment - too proud to take advice or to grow up. But he can't help himself.Tempted with second chances but reluctant to reach out from his cocoon, will he ever get over himself, shed this façade of dissatisfied dread, and recover an authentic life?

The first comprehensive history of the Villa Wolkonsky, one of Rome's hidden treasures, and since 1944 the residence of the British ambassador.

Accessible to all home brewers, from beginners to experienced, and practical as a guide to the process of brewing beer. Not just a step-by-step guide but a journey into the world of beer and brewing it yourself. Readable, enjoyable AND practical.

Whose Music? combines historical, musicological, and sociological materials and styles of analysis in ways that connect to the field of sociology

Popular music has been a major force in the world since the 19th century. With the advent of electronic and advanced technology it has become ubiquitous. This encyclopaedic volume covers popular music of the world and features some 500 entries by 130 contributors.

Popular music has been a major force in the world since the 19th century. With the advent of electronic and advanced technology it has become ubiquitous. This encyclopedic volume covers popular music of the world and features some 500 entries by 130 contributors.

Provides a comprehensive description and analysis into the use of music information retrieval, from the data management perspective.

British labour history has been one of the dominating areas of historical research in the last sixty years and this book, written in honour of Professor Chris Wrigley, offers a collection of essays written by leading British labour historians of that subject including Ken Brown, Malcolm Chase and Matthew Worley. It focuses upon trade unionism, the co-operative movement, the rise and fall of the Labour Party, and working-class lives, comparing British labour movements with those in Germany and examining the social and political labour activities of the Lansburys. There is, indeed, some important work connected with the cultural developments of the British labour movement, most obviously in the essay written by Matthew Worley on communism and Punk Rock.

The first full length account of the 1979 'winter of discontent' -- .

How does a society recover from a devastating war? This title uncovers the hardships and stresses of the age, strains which manifested in the general strike of 1926. It offers insights into the difficult time period for Britain and the people tasked with its recovery.

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains 101 progressive practical drills to help them develop their fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential skills, including agility, speed, peripheral vision, body awareness, strength and general fitness.

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains 101 progressive practical drills to help them develop their fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential skills, including agility, speed, peripheral vision, body awareness, strength and general fitness.

Designed specifically for young athletes, this manual contains 101 progressive practical drills to help young athletes develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills, including warm-ups, running, jumping, hurdling and throwing.