Railway Walks in the Lake District

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Fighting Irish Football: The Notre Dame Tradition in Photographs

Fighting Irish Football spans the history of college football's most storied pro

Mike Singer (Author)

Why So Serious?: The Untold Story of NBA Champion Nikola Jokic

5,"A deeply insightful and introspective look at arguably the best basketball player in the world."--Jemele Hill"This is a fantastic book. Mike Singer, through moments large and small, captures the unlikely journey of Nikola Jokic with detail and texture, and with a style that holds the reader's attention and energy from start to finish."--Bomani JonesA revealing, intimate biography of basketball savant and enigmatic NBA superstar Nikola Jokic, filled with news-breaking interviews and deep reporting from Mike Singer, the Nuggets' former beat writer for the Denver Post.Why So Serious? takes readers on Nikola Jokic's long, strange, and incredibly unlikely journey to becoming the heartbeat of the champion Denver Nuggets and the best basketball player on the planet. As he traces Jokic's transformation from his humble beginnings in Sombor, Serbia, sports journalist Mike Singer captures the witty irreverence, unparalleled competitiveness, and slight mischievousness of the MVP fondly known as "The Joker."Behind his veiled public persona, who really is Nikola Jokic? Filled with exclusive, sure-to-be-headline-making interviews, including unique insights from Jokic himself, Why So Serious? ...

Jeremy Evans (Author)

The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper

1, This new, revised edition of The Sailing Bible is the complete, hands-on manual packed with detailed, step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at every level. Whether one is a dinghy or yacht sailor, just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this book will deliver all the answers needed. Contents include: What type of dinghy or yacht? Cruising and racing Launching, helming and capsizing Mastering the trapeze Sailing with a spinnaker Managing a crew Reading the weather Racing techniques and tactics Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation Anchoring, and marina berthing Knots, ropes and flags Boat etiquette and seamanship Rules of the road, safety and emergencies Boat maintenance and repair. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and brought completely up to date. Hundreds of improvements cover new technology to help with navigation, communications and safety. There is also increased coverage of dinghies and racing.