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The gripping new novel from the &i>Sunday Times&/i> bestselling author of &i>The Mercies, The Dance Tree&/i> is a transporting story of lust, family secrets and women under the eye of the Church.

Historien om en av de mest spennende skjebner i norsk utvandringshistorie. Leonhard Seppala utvandret fra Nord-Troms til USA i 1900 under gullrushet i Alaska. Boken forteller om denne tiden, om gullgravere, immigranter og polarliv på en måte som tar pusten fra leseren. Men Seppalas enorme berømmelse (i sin tid en av Amerikas best kjente personer) kom ikke fra gullgraving, men fra hundekjøring.

Så lenge vi har vært mennesker, har vi løpt. Forfatteren viser i denne boka hva løping er og har vært. Her er blant annet horeløp, baklengsløp, munkeløp, veddeløp og kunstløp, i tillegg til moderne konkurranseløp.

This ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels.

Uncovering the incredible stories behind the world's most iconic and unusual ski runs.

Discover 120 of the most beautiful places to swim, from the Mediterranean coastline of Croatia to the mesmerising mountain landscapes of Slovenia. Including secret coves, sea caves, rock arches, waterfall pools, aquamarine canyons and hidden lakes - many never before published. Lavishly illustrated, with 200 photos and 120 maps.

Discover untouched lakes, rivers and waterfalls in the Alps and foothills of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia. Over 150 secret bathing and swimming spots with detailed descriptions and tips on safety and access. Including family-friendly locations as well as challenges for the true adventurer.

A second volume of photos from the archive of the oldest off-road cycling club in the world is a further look into an unseen corner of cycling, social history and outdoor culture.

For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Pardey, Matt Sheahan and Andrew Claughton.The expert advice section has been updated in line with current thinking, with major new additions tackling preventing or coping with lightning strikes, navigating in heavy weather with both paper and electronic charts, the choice and use of tenders in severe weather, and special problems faced by the new generation of foiled cruising boats. For the first time the book also covers the unique challenges presented by weather in high latitudes, with more yachts crossing the Drake Passage and attempting the North West Passage. These revisions ensure that Heavy Weather Sailing is as relevant, useful and instructive for today's sailor venturing offshore as it ever was.This is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required, and the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow.

This lightweight, minimalist map guide offers all the detailed maps, accommodations listings, and stage overviews available in the full Camino Frances Village to Village Guide, condensed to an ultralight 96 pages.

Ingen har vunnet mer enn Marit Bjørgen. Hun er tidenes vinterolympier. Landets største forbilde og mest populære utøver. Hva er det med denne beskjedne, tilsynelatende helt vanlige jenta som gjør henne til den råeste utøveren i hele den norske langrennshistorien? Denne boka er Marit Bjørgens tilbakeblikk på et liv som langrennsløper. Her møter vi den ti år gamle jenta som lurer på om hun kan bli best i verden. Vi følger den unge utøveren som vinner alle sprintrenn, før hun går på den store smellen og vurderer om hun skal legge opp. Vi får et unikt innblikk i endringen som gjorde henne til en ubestridt ener. Og vi blir kjent med Marit Bjørgen, slik hun er i dag. Åpent og ærlig forteller hun om livet på landslaget, treningsgleden og verdiene som ligger i bunn for livet hun har hun levd. Om veien fra å være den yngste på laget, til å bli den åpenbare lederen på verdens beste landslag. Hvilke tanker hun har gjort seg underveis, for seg selv, om det som blir sagt og skrevet om henne. Og hvilke tanker hun gjør seg nå i ettertid, om utviklingen av idretten, både for unge og voksne utøvere.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country.

As Marcelo Bielsa's interpreter, Salim Lamrani was his right-hand man throughout his first season in charge of Leeds United. As a privileged witness to that remarkable 2018/19 campaign, Lamrani tells the inside story of how the club came within a hair's breadth of returning to the Premier League before winning promotion in the very next season to end a 16-year exile. Lamrani lays bare the secrets behind Bielsa's methods, starting with the demands he makes in an intense pre-season, through to the Argentinian tactician's unwavering loyalty to a highly effective style of play - a style based on possession, collective coverage, rapid transitions, changes of tempo and constant attack. For him, beauty is non-negotiable. Thanks to Bielsa, the players of Leeds United were the actors in an unforgettable epic, which made an indelible mark on millions of supporters. Taking us match by match through Bielsa's first year in English football, Lamrani weaves a fascinating narrative and paints an intimate portrait of a unique football genius.

A refreshingly candid and inside look at two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom, who recounts his dizzying fame, hitting rock bottom, and struggling with his demons as he takes the treacherous path of self-discovery to redemption.

In the latest addition to the successful 150 series, here are the 150 most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide.

Meet woodsman Ben Law as he explores a diverse collection of crafts made from materials sourced directly from the woods.

English translation of a classic text by a legendary fencing master. Essential reading for any historical swordfighter, martial arts student or military history student.

Valentino Rossi's announcement of retirement brings down the curtain on an incredible career in the MotoGP motorcycle world championships. With his nine titles, including seven in the premier class, he is widely regarded as the greatest motorcycle racer of all time.

This insider's guide profiles breath-taking surfing spots, authentic beach restaurants, fabulous hotels, and the most scenic routes in 7 European regions, including Spanish Cantabria, the French Basque Country, and Brittany.

Denne bog er en introduktion til Jiu-Jitsu - mest til Selvforsvar.Der er medtaget et bredt udvalg af teknikker. Teknikkerne er udvalgt blandt de teknikker, som begyndere eller let øvede vil kunne fokusere på og få udbytte af næsten med det samme og nogen stykker, der stiller lidt større krav. Teknikkerne er vist i deres basale udgave for at give det bedst mulige udtryk. Igennem længere tids træning lægges flere og flere detaljer på udførelsen og det bliver mere og mere rettet mod effektivitet og mindst mulig brug af styrke med størst muligt udbytte.Som introduktion til Jiu-Jitsu er der valgt at starte med komplette forsvarsteknikker og hvordan de udføres. Det vil sige, at der i hver af disse indgår en lang række elementer fra Jiu-Jitsu til at gennemføre det enkelte forsvar. Selvforsvarsteknikkerne er i indholdsfortegnelsen angivet med angrebet set fra angriberens side. Der er også medtaget en del basis træningselementer for at give et mere komplet billede af Jiu-Jitsu træningens indhold. Disse er placeret i anden halvdel af bogen for fra en start at kunne hoppe ud i det spændende; de komplette forsvar. Basisteknikkerne er angivet med den japanske betegnelse og en dansk oversættelse. De ca. 480 billeder og og den fyldige tekst supplerer hinanden. Et billede siger mere end 1000 ord. Teksten er således et supplement til billederne. Der er naturligvis for forståelighedens skyld et overlap mellem tekst og billeder.

The updated edition of Luca Caioli's brilliant biography of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, now covering the 2019/2020 season.

The only officially licensed book charting the history of the FIFA World Cup.