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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (17th ed.) by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer & John Ayto
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Brewer's ... Ser.
First published in 1870, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer's treasury of 'words that tell a story' is one of the world's best-loved reference books. At the heart of the dictionary lie entries on the meaning and origin of a vast range of words and expressions, from everyday English phrases to Latin tags. For the 17 ...Show more
London 2012 Training Guide Athletics - Track Events by John Brewer
Category: Sports and Hobbies
This training book is the perfect introduction to the Olympic Athletics track events and will prove an indispensable guide for both the keen beginner and club athlete. Written by a leading sports scientist and fully illustrated with over 50 specially commissioned diagrams, this official book gives an ov ...Show more
Pocket Anatomy of the Moving Body by John Brewer
Category: Health
This compact book combines full colour illustrations of the structures of the body with succinct but informative explanatory text to build a clear picture of the science behind human movement. Beginning with an overview of the structures of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, the book then exp ...Show more
Run: 500 Races, Routes and Adventures A Runners Bucket List by John Brewer
Category: Sport
500 Races, Routes and Adventures contains all the information and practical advice needed to enjoy the best and most unusual running experiences around the world – all gathered in one place, a veritable bucket list for runners. Taking an exciting journey around the world, the book details the best route ...Show more
Run Smart: Using Science to Improve Performance and Expose Marathon Running's Greatest Myths by John Brewer
Category: Health and Wellbeing
Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong -- and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached. Run Smart uses the latest scientific ...Show more
Running Science: Revealing the Science of Peak Performance by John Brewer
Category: Sports and Hobbies
Running is a deceptively simple sport. At its most basic, you need only shoes and comfortable clothes you don't mind getting sweaty. Yet each time you lace up, all your body's moving parts must work together to achieve a gait that will keep you injury-free. Many other factors also affect your performanc ...Show more
Running Science: Revealing the Science of Peak Performance by John Brewer
Category: Sports and Hobbies
Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical developmen ...Show more
Sport in 30 Seconds by John Brewer
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Kids 30 Second
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport.
The American Leonardo: A 20th Century Tale of Obsession, Art and Money by John Brewer
Category: Art and Design
After the First World War, Harry Hahn returned to America with his new wife and a spectacular wedding present - which the couple claim was the real La Belle Ferronniere by Leonardo Da Vinci. The painting caused a sensation until the world's leading art critic, Sir Joseph Duveen (without seeing it in per ...Show more
The Pleasures of the ImaginationEnglish Culture in the Eighteenth Century by John Brewer
Category: History
The Pleasures of the Imagination examines the birth and development of English "high culture" in the eighteenth century. It charts the growth of a literary and artistic world fostered by publishers, theatrical and musical impresarios, picture dealers and auctioneers, and presented to th public in coffee ...Show more
The Runner's Bucket List: The 500 most epic runs, races and adventures around the world by John Brewer
Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Bucket List Ser.
The best organised runs around the world and epic places to run on solo or group adventures. Taking readers on an exciting journey around the world, The Bucket List: Run contains 1,000 entries detailing the world's best races, routes and locations to run, alongside impressive full-colour photography and ...Show more