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The Secret History of Sharks
'Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page' -Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and SteelFrom ancient megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this book tells the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as Earth's ultimate survivors, by world-leading paleontologist John Long. Sharks have been fighting for their lives for 500 million years and today are under dire threat. They are the longest-surviving vertebrate on Earth, outlasting multiple mass extinction events that decimated life on the planet. But how did they thrive for so long? By developing superpower-like abilities that allowed them to ascend to the top of the oceanic food chain. John Long, who for decades has been on the cutting edge of shark research, weaves a thrilling story of sharks' unparalleled reign. The Secret History of Sharks showcases the global search to discover sharks' largely unknown evolution, led by Long and dozens of other extraordinary scientists. As the tale unfolds, Long introduces an enormous range of astonishing organisms: a thirty-foot-long shark with a deadly saw blade of jagged teeth protruding from its lower jaws and bizarre sharks fossilized while in their mating ritual. With insights into the threats to sharks today, how they contribute to medical advances, and the lessons they can teach us about our own survival, The Secret History of Sharks is a riveting look at scientific discovery with ramifications far beyond the ocean. 'This book is the work of a master scientist and storyteller. It will make you see sharks in a new way: not as blood-thirsty monsters that we should fear, but as nature's ultimate survivors' - Steve Brusatte, New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs'Readers will want to sink their teeth into this' - Publishers Weekly'Thoroughly researched and wonderfully narrated, The Secret History of Sharks makes a convincing case that the story of sharks is nothing less than the story of life on Earth. Highly recommended!' - Nate Blakeslee, New York Times bestselling author of American Wolf
Sbornaya
Sbornaya takes you on an evocative journey through the Soviet Union’s final decade – politically, economically and culturally unravelling – as seen through the lens of its football world. The book explores the history, politics and geopolitical dimensions of the game: how it began, how it evolved and how it became the country’s greatest sporting passion. It reveals how political machinations and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring disrupted a World Cup squad mid-tournament; how two brilliant scientific minds came together to pioneer technological and scientific breakthroughs at a football club; and the recurring story of the USSR’s underachievement on the world stage despite its vast resources and talent. All of this unfolds under the shadow of a political system that sought to control, manipulate and micro-manage the game at every level. It is a football story like no other.
Nicola Harding
Having moved around a lot as a child, Harding has always been interested in creating homes that evoke a sense of belonging. After designing several homes for herself, what began as a passion grew organically into a thriving career. Today Harding is known for her quintessentially British, reassuringly familiar interiors that mix traditional charm with rich atmosphere. A sense of meaning comes from deftly weaving together expertly sourced antiques and luxurious fabrics, married with craftsmanship that has a particular significance for example, a supplier who works in a village near where a client grew up, or antiques from local dealers. With a calming, nature-inspired palette, Harding s residential projects embrace English country-house coziness and radiate a warmth that makes each place feel personal and well lived in, while her hospitality commissions are bold and spirited, often inspired by literary or historic characters. This first book delves into Harding s design philosophy, which, at its heart, prioritizes human experience above all else.
London & North Eastern Railway 4-4-0 Tender Locomotives - North Eastern, North British, Great North of Scotland, L N E R
This second volume on the LNER 4-4-0 locomotives describes the design, construction, history, operation and performance of the North Eastern, North British, Great North of Scotland and Gresley LNER built examples, classified by the LNER at the Grouping as classes, D17 - D24, D25 - D36, D38 - D48 and D49 respectively. It covers from their emergence in the late nineteenth century to their demise in the mid or late 1950s and early 1960s with their performance at their peak operation times, mainly in the inter-war years of LNER ownership.
To Hear The Trees Speak
'A poetically-written testimony of our own deep relationship with the natural world, and of nature’s own resilience' Ben GoldsmithImagine if you could hear the trees speak. How would it change your life? Your relationship to the world around you? This is the story of what happened when the trees whispered me to quit my job, leave my life in New York and go on a journey to listen. It is the story of what I learnt from ten trees on five continents – and the lessons that the trees have for all of us on how to be in a rapidly changing world. Olivia Sprinkel was sitting in her office in New York, an experienced international sustainability strategy and communications consultant, and as a newly single woman, she decided she had to make a change in her life and undertake a journey. To Hear the Trees Speak: Adventures in Listening is the story of her travels to Europe, North and South America, Australia, and South Asia, to discover ten of our world’s essential trees and their habitats. The ten trees range from the banyan and bodhi to the olive, giant sequoia and beech. Powerfully crafted, this is important and accessible nature writing blended with insightful memoir.
Birds of Uruguay
The definitive photographic field guide to the diverse avifauna of UruguayLying in the heart of the pampas, South America''s great lowland grassland habitat, Uruguay is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers. It boasts iconic species such as Crane Hawk, Maroon-bellied Parakeet and Saffron-cowled Blackbird, as well as pampas specialities including Curve-billed Reedhaunter, Greater Rhea and Pampas Meadowlark.The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Uruguay provides photographic coverage of more than 360 species that regularly breed in or pass through the country. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photograph carefully selected to aid identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Uruguay is also included.Portable yet authoritative, this is the photographic guide of choice for birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich corner of South America.
HIFT – Vysoce intenzivní funkční trénink
Vysoce intenzivní funkční trénink představuje komplexní publikaci, která se věnuje jednomu z nejdynamičtěji se rozvíjejících přístupů ve světě sportu a kondičního tréninku. Kniha nabízí ucelený pohled na problematiku HIFT (High-intensity functional training) od jeho historických kořenů až po aktuální vědecké poznatky. Zabývá se vlivem HIFT na fyzickou výkonnost i zdraví, přičemž neopomíjí ani specifické aspekty tréninku různých skupin jako senioři, děti, obézní jedinci nebo těhotné ženy. Důraz je kladen na fyziologické procesy, analýzu výkonu a efektivitu tréninkových metod.
Praktická část obsahuje ukázky konkrétních HIFT tréninkových jednotek navržených pro obecnou populaci, běžce nebo silové sportovce. Díky tomu je kniha nejen teoretickým průvodcem, ale i praktickým nástrojem pro trenéry, sportovní odborníky, studenty tělovýchovných oborů a nadšence do moderního fitness.
Tadej Pogacar
'Excellent' DAVID WALSH, TWO-TIME WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER'Fascinating' THE TIMESTHE FIRST MAJOR BIOGRAPHY OF THE MODERN ERA’S GREATEST CYCLIST, WRITTEN BY A WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST. Tadej Pogacar is not like any other professional cyclist. The Slovenian is a sporting phenomenon. He won almost everything there is to win in bike racing, has done so with breathtaking audacity and style – and all by the age of 26. This comprehensive biography follows his meteoric rise to the top and reveals the character, motivation and skills that have led to his domination of elite cycling. Andy McGrath documents the superstar’s development from his victory in the Tour de l’Avenir in 2018 to his Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Il Lombardia and Tour of Flanders successes. He also delves into his historic 2024 season, when he won cycling’s prestigious triple crown: Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and the World Championship road race. McGrath explores how ‘Pogi’ first took up the sport, his emerging talent as a teenager and the role played by his UAE Team Emirates-XRG coaches and management. He also gets the inside story from those close to him, trusted teammates and fierce adversaries. It is not only what Pogacar has won, but the manner in which he wins that also makes him so unique and popular. This book gets to the very heart of the fascinating young man behind the runaway success story.
In the House
A vibrant and inspiring celebration of America’s leading Black interior designersIn the House is a groundbreaking showcase of the talent, vision, determination, and impact of today’s leading Black interior designers. With gorgeous photography, compelling profiles, and vivid narratives spotlighting signature projects, this book offers an intimate look into the work and inspiration of 33 trailblazing designers, including Brigette Romanek, Tiffany Brooks, Elliott Barnes, Ishka Designs, Forbes Masters, Beth Diana Smith, Keita Turner, Laura Hodges, Justina Blakeney, Leyden Lewis, Rayman Boozer, and many more.Featuring designers working in an extensive variety of styles and aesthetics, In the House spotlights the breadth and collective brilliance of Black interior designers in one volume. These creatives are redefining style, forging new paths within the industry, and setting new standards in residential spaces across the country and around the world.Author Alton LaDay’s introduction draws on his extensive interviews to explore the Black experience in interior design, honoring pioneers such as Cecil Hayes (the first Black designer to be featured in Architectural Digest, in 1997, and included on the AD 100 list, in 2000) and examining how far the field has come - and where it’s headed.Perfect for design enthusiasts and professionals alike, In the House is more than a visual feast; it’s a powerful testament to the creative impact of today’s Black interior designers, and a source of inspiration for the next generation of talent.
Further
'A unique and funny writer with a true understanding of what it takes to make it as an elite cyclist' Chris Boardman'As if Bill Bryson had taken to two wheels' Financial Times'Hutchinson proves as good a writer as he is rider - congenial, funny and insightful' Guardian'Michael Hutchinson takes an inhuman sport and makes it deliciously, wonderfully, wickedly human' Ned BoultingFurther sees former professional cyclist Michael Hutchinson immerse himself in the world of ultra-distance bike racing. Speaking to some of the best athletes in the world, as well as sports scientists, psychologists and nutritionists, he discovers what some of the toughest events in sport demand - both physically and mentally. He experiences hallucinations, emotional meltdowns and a depth of physical exhaustion he never thought possible. But he also bears witness to the profound pleasures of the long ride - the joy of crossing a continent under your own power, and the wonders of discovering what you're truly capable of. And as he takes on one of the hardest events in the cycling calendar, he might just find out for himself the miseries and the glories of going all the way to the edge, and maybe just a little bit further...
Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car Second Edition
Explore 75-plus years of Ferrari Formula 1 competition with a detailed survey of every car ever campaigned, accompanied by exciting imagery and technical specifications. Since 1950, Scuderia Ferrari has competed—and often dominated—Formula 1, the only team to compete in every season since the F1's inception. From its first dedicated racer, the 125, to the cutting-edge machines of the hybrid era, Ferrari’s relentless pursuit of innovation, speed, and victory has defined the sport itself. With a record 16 Constructors’ Championships and a legacy built by icons like Michael Schumacher, Gilles Villeneuve, Niki Lauda, Kimi Räikkönen, and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, the Prancing Horse remains synonymous with excellence. Organized chronologically, this revised and updated second edition of Ferrari Formula 1 Car By Car showcases every Ferrari F1 car with:A comprehensive review of its design and significant featuresTechnical specificationsA discussion of its racing recordSpectacular images, both historic and contemporaryComplete with a year-by-year competition record, this thorough and authoritative volume is a must-have for racing fans, motorsport historians, and Ferrari devotees eager to trace the team’s legendary past—and thrilling future. Motorbooks' Car By Car series offers a year-by-year review of the greatest cars ever to compete in motorsports. A detailed profile and technical specifications accompany historic race and contemporary studio photography to present each car in a handsome book package. Explore other milestone racers in McLaren Formula 1 Car By Car and Formula 1 Champions Car By Car with additional titles to come.
The Edge of Silence
A journey like no other. Acclaimed nature writer Neil Ansell has suffered from progressive hearing loss his whole life. As his world is becoming ever more silent, he suddenly hears something quite unexpected – the haunting call of the great northern diver. It is this extraordinary experience which makes him realise that there might still be remarkable sounds in nature within his reach – if he can only find himself in the right place at the right time. This moving book charts Neil’s mission to hear rare and elusive creatures that he had not previously encountered. This journey takes him from the mountaintops and islands of the Scottish Highlands to the marshes of England and the hills of Wales. Many of these species are in grave danger of extinction, so the future Neil faces, devoid of their distinctive calls, is one we all must fight to prevent. LOCATIONS AND ANIMALS: Great northern diver (Nether Lochaber, Scottish Highlands), Ptarmigan (Ardgour, Scottish Highlands), Little Grebe (Ardgour, Scottish Highlands), Bittern (Morecambe Bay, Lancashire), Natterjack toad (The Wirral), Red-throated diver (Ardgour, Scottish Highlands), Corncrake (Coll), Snipe (Coll), Black grouse (North Wales), Greenshank (Ardgour, Scottish Highlands), Puffin (Canna and Sanday), Storm petrel (Mousa, Shetland), Whimbrel (Shetland), Red kite (Perthshire), Otter (Sunart, Scottish Highlands), Manx shearwater (Rum)Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025
Nature's Apothecary
Herbs have been used for centuries to cure all manner of ailments. In the Middle Ages, before the advent of affordable healthcare, monastery gardens were used to cultivate plants to treat both the monks’ own house and the surrounding secular community. Information about the medicinal properties of plants was gathered into books known as herbals, which gained a much-increased audience with the advent of printing. This beautiful book features 100 plants showing how herbs, as well as flowers, fruit and vegetables, have been used medicinally. Drawn from the writings of a range of herbalists, particularly John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper, the text is accompanied by exquisite illustrations from the renowned Herball by Gerard, first published in 1597. Together with recipes from household books, these selections give a fascinating history of nature’s role in both formal and folk medicine.
The Sound of Many Waters
Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea. With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all flow into this mighty river. As Robin Crawford walks along the banks of the Tay, we delve into the history of this landscape and his personal connection with it, from hill walks with friends into the mountains of the Tay’s source to his student days in Dundee, where the Tay eventually spills out into the North Sea. Along the route we dip into the river’s story: the gold-panners on the river Cononish, the Earthquake House outside Comrie, Beatrix Potter’s holiday home near Dunkeld. Throughout, the river is our constant companion, connecting the small moments on which events turn and lives are changed forever.
Life in the Pitlane
Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for. Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will bring a brand new perspective to this incredibly exciting corner of the market, as the inimitable Calum Nicholas reflects on his career in the sport so far, as well as the future he hopes lies ahead. Unflinching in his appraisal of F1 and where it's at in terms of diversity and inclusion, Calum hopes to spark industry-changing conversations and initiatives. While Life in the Pitlane will address some difficult topics, it is, ultimately, a book designed to inspire its reader - because no matter what the odds have been, Calum has always found a way to make it work.
Liquid Faith
Since time immemorial, water has been a major theme in myth, religion and folklore throughout the world. With its 12,000-mile coastline, as well as a plethora of rivers and lochs, Scotland is a particularly rewarding place in which to explore the spiritual dimensions of what is both the most commonplace and yet the most mysterious of all chemical compounds. This is a journey from healing wells, springs, river sources and bogs to the seashore, islands and whirlpools, to discover the legends, superstitions and rituals that have grown up around them. Drawing on spirituality, philosophy and faith as well as history and tradition, Ian Bradley highlights the crucial importance of water over thousands of years, and emphasises its preciousness and vulnerability today and in the future. 'Bradley has a gift for wresting the most joyous morsels from his sources' – The Sunday Telegraph
Russ Anber
After more than 45 years of dedication and sacrifice, International Boxing Hall of Famer Russ Anber is one of boxing’s most respected figures: trainer of champions, legendary hand-wrapper, cornerman and cutman, and CEO of Rival Boxing Gear. Unrivaled is his definitive memoir — an unfiltered account of life inside the fight game. From meeting the heros of his youth like Angelo Dundee and Ray Arcel to unforgettable nights alongside champions including Otis Grant, Jean Pascal, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Oleksandr Usyk, this is a rare and intimate chronicle of boxing’s inner circle — its triumphs, betrayals, and unbreakable bonds. Enriched with exclusive interviews from the fighters and trainers who helped define an era, Unrivaled provides a record of modern boxing history — from the man who’s seen it all. This edition includes exclusive QR-coded access to filmed interviews with Russ Anber.
The British Rail High Speed Train
After fifty years of service the lives of the HST 125s are now drawing to a close. Some remain to remind us of the extraordinary impact these trains had on British Rail’s operations over so many decades, but their number is dwindling fast. A long goodbye, but a goodbye nonetheless. With their days numbered, now would seem to be the time to consider the achievement of the design engineers who created them and the service they rendered across Britain’s rail network, aided by so many others. It is a story that might never have been told if BR’s plans for its Advanced Passenger Train had reached fruition more quickly. But delay upon delay meant that there was pressing need for a fast modern passenger less technically advanced substitute to fill the gap. The 125s were the result and very quickly they showed what they could do, and would continue to do wherever BR, or the privatised companies that followed in the 1990s, operated them. This book pays homage to these exceptional trains and all those who were involved in their design, construction and day to day operation.
Povel, pochvala, pochopení
Jak přes lákadla a odměny naučit psa významu vašich slov
„Výchozí myšlenka téhle knihy je prostá: je nejvyšší čas, abychom si plně uvědomili obrovskou hodnotu výchovy psů založené na lákadlech a odměnách, která je šetrná vůči psům i vůči lidem, rychlá a snadná, zábavná a plná her, probíhá bez vodítka a opírá se o výsledky. Tyhle techniky jsem utvářel a upravoval během uplynulých padesáti let. Trénink lákadlo-odměna je nejsnadnější, nejrychlejší a nejúčinnější způsob, jak naučit psa význam vašich slov, a tak otevřít komunikační kanály, které vám podstatně usnadní vštěpování základů způsobného chování, prevenci nebo řešení problémů s chováním a výchovou a postupně zformují povahu a osobnost vašeho psa.“ Dr. Ian Dunbar
Veterinář a behaviorista Dr. Ian Dunbar v roce 1982 vytvořil metodu SIRIUS® Puppy Training, která znamenala revoluci v trénování štěňat a psů. Jeho jedinečný způsob tréninku bez vodítka metodou lákadlo-odměna nabídl alternativu ke škubání za vodítko, alfa převalení, výcvikovým obojkům a jiným averzivním prostředkům. Koncepty a metody Dr. Dunbara ovlivnily snad všechny trenéry psů po celém světě.
Největší výhody metody lákadlo-odměna:
- Snadno a rychle naučíme psa rozumět významu našich slovních povelů, aby věděl, kdy a kde se venčit, co okusovat, kdy a jak dlouho štěkat, kdy a jak vhodně „vypouštět páru“ a spoustu dalších věcí.
- Průběžně můžeme testovat, zda a jak moc dobře nám rozumí.
- Naučíme se používat co nejvíc odměn ze života, jako jsou procházky nebo hry s jinými psy.
- Hrajeme se psem hry, které u něj rozvíjejí sebemotivaci. - Nevhodné chování a neposlušnost řešíme pomocí účinných neaverzivních technik
Veterinář a behaviorista Dr. Ian Dunbar v roce 1982 vytvořil metodu SIRIUS® Puppy Training, která znamenala revoluci v trénování štěňat a psů. Jeho jedinečný způsob tréninku bez vodítka metodou lákadlo-odměna nabídl alternativu ke škubání za vodítko, alfa převalení, výcvikovým obojkům a jiným averzivním prostředkům. Koncepty a metody Dr. Dunbara ovlivnily snad všechny trenéry psů po celém světě.
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