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  Lost Tramways of England – Leeds...

  Peter Waller

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  Lost Tramways of England: Leeds East is the second of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the 
  city, from their origins in the late 19th century through to the conversion of the final routes in November 1959. This 
  volume examines in detail the later history of the system from the outbreak of war in September 1939 through the 
  developments of the 1940s to the period of conversion from the early 1950s, as well as concentrating on routes that served the eastern side of the city, such as those to Temple Newsam, Middleton, Gipton and Hunslet.

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  Climb to the Lost World -...

  Hamish MacInnes

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  Over 9,000 feet up on the top of Mount Roraima is a twenty-five mile square plateau, at the point where Guyana's border meets Venezuela and Brazil. In 1973, Scottish mountaineering legend Hamish MacInnes alongside climbing notoriety Don Whillans, Mo Anthoine and Joe Brown trekked through dense rainforest and swamp, and climbed the sheer overhanging sandstone wall of the great prow in order to conquer this Conan Doyle fantasy summit.
  As one of the last unexplored corners of the world, in order to reach the foot of the prow the motley yet vastly experienced expedition trudged through a saturated world of bizarre vegetation, fantastically contorted slime-coated trees and deep white mud; a world dominated by bushmaster snakes, scorpions and giant bird-eating spiders.
  This wasn't the end of it, however. The stately prow itself posed extreme technical complications: the rock was streaming with water, and the few-and-far-between ledges were teeming with scorpion-haunted bromeliads. This was not a challenge to be taken lightly. However, if anyone was going to do it, it was going to be this group of UK climbing pioneers, backed by The Observer, supported by the Guyanan Government, and accompanied by a BBC camera team, their mission was very much in the public eye.
  Climb to the Lost World is a story of discovering an alien world of tortured rock formations, sunken gardens and magnificent waterfalls, combined with the trials and tribulations of day-to-day expedition life. MacInnes' dry humour and perceptive observations of his companions, flora and fauna relay the story of this first ascent with passion and in true explorer style.

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  Phantom of the Peak

  Gerry Roach

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  Phantom of the Peak is a work of fiction that will take you to magical places and events. It's main themes are Mountains and Music or perhaps its Music and Mountains. The musical pieces referenced range from all time classical favorites to some truly ridiculous titles. The mountaineering climbs range from the High Himalaya to the Flatirons above Boulder Colorado. The characters are all fictional, and any resemblance to any living person is coincidental. Some of the places and events are real, and some are left to your imagination. The climbing in the High Himalaya is considered to be, "off the map," although there are actually places like that in the real world. There are twists and turns to the events, and you are never quite sure what will happen next. There are some exaggerations in talents, but it never hurts to strive for the impossible. It's good to imagine that these people might actually exist. It's a big complicated world. Nobody knows everything that is out there. Oh yes, there is a powerful romance involved. Join me for my trek into a fantasy land!

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  Mike Mentzer's Nutritional...

  Mick Southerland

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  Unearth the unspoken yet pivotal role of nutrition in high-intensity training through Mike Mentzer's Nutritional Philosophy This book is a potent brew of forceful insights and gritty truths, aimed squarely at those who are serious about bodybuilding. Mike Mentzer, a colossus in the field of high-intensity training, may not have penned an encyclopedia on nutrition, but his scattered teachings and interviews offer golden nuggets of wisdom. We've mined these fragments to present a comprehensive guide on how Mentzer might have approached his meals to complement his rigorous workouts.The book doesn't just tell you what to eat; it dives deep into the psychology of eating and the crucial Mind-Muscle-Nutrition connection. You'll discover why one size doesn't fit all and why self-experimentation is not just encouraged but necessary. We round off this raw exposition with a look at supplements—the when, why, and what.  We delve into practical aspects like Efficient Grocery Shopping and Meal Prepping Tips that make nutritional excellence achievable for the everyman. We offer tailored nutritional advice for various life stages and goals, from the novice and the aging athlete to the advanced bodybuilder.For Mentzer aficionados and newcomers alike, this book provides you with answers, grounded in the bedrock of high-intensity training, so you can apply them to achieve your own peak physique. Whether you're pushing the iron or pushing the shopping cart, this book is your unfiltered guide to nutritional empowerment.

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  Tennis Maestros - The Twenty...

  John Bercow

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  ROGER FEDERER. RAFAEL NADAL. NOVAK DJOKOVIC. At the highest echelons of tennis, a few names stand out. Dominating the rankings, these famous big hitters are unarguably among the finest players in the world, with multiple Grand Slams to their credit. But how do today's champions compare with those of earlier eras? From 'Big' Bill Tilden and Pancho Gonzalez to Rod Laver and Pete Sampras, who makes the grade as the greatest male singles player of all time? Better known as the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow has enjoyed a successful dual career in the tennis world as competitive junior player and qualified coach. Ideally placed to argue the merits of the maestros, in this fascinating guide he sets out to determine just who is the greatest of the greats. It is no easy task. Court surfaces and ball speeds have changed, racket technology has revolutionised the game, and trying to distinguish the best from the rest is as challenging as it is enjoyable. Drawing on published records of past glories, and offering his own analysis and reasoning, Bercow describes the accomplishments of twenty all-time tennis heroes and suggests a hall of fame from the unashamed vantage point of the lifelong enthusiast. Let the debate begin...

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  Sinning Across Spain

  Ailsa Piper

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  Pilgrim seeks sinners for mutually beneficial arrangement. Tireless. Result-oriented. Reliable. Seven Deadlies a specialty. 
  
  
  On her 1,300 kilometre pilgrimage from Granada to Galicia, Ailsa Piper carried an unusual cargo. Walking in the tradition of medieval believers who paid others to carry their sins, Ailsa lugged a swag of confessions from friends, colleagues and strangers. 
  
  
  Although some days her load weighed heavy, Ailsa's story celebrates impossible kindnesses, the wonders of Spain and the simple but profound act of putting one foot in front of another for as long as it takes. Praying with her feet... 
  
  
  Audio exclusive: Ailsa Piper in conversation with Tony Doherty, coauthor of The Attachment: Letters from a Most Unlikely Friendship.

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