Author: Bruce Fordyce
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781776056811
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown - apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg's Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa's most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon.Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers. This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa's greatest race.
Winged Messenger
Author: Bruce Fordyce
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781776056811
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown - apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg's Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa's most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon.Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers. This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa's greatest race.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781776056811
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown - apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg's Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa's most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon.Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers. This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa's greatest race.
Halo
Author: Alexandra Adornetto
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1429945052
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
A small town is touched by angels; a powerful, forbidden romance forms, and intrigue and action ensue as the Dark Forces resist the angels influence, in the first book of Alexandra Adornetto's heartfelt YA Halo Trilogy. Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough to save anyone—especially herself—from the Dark Forces. Is love a great enough power against evil?
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1429945052
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
A small town is touched by angels; a powerful, forbidden romance forms, and intrigue and action ensue as the Dark Forces resist the angels influence, in the first book of Alexandra Adornetto's heartfelt YA Halo Trilogy. Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough to save anyone—especially herself—from the Dark Forces. Is love a great enough power against evil?
The Planets
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465435735
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest. These and more are all to be found in The Planets. The Sun's gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Planets takes you on a dazzling visual tour. From the Solar System's fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth. Using 3-D models and photography from NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets describes each one, as well as the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration. Edited by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book is enthralling reading for everyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465435735
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Discover places where a day is longer than a year, where hailstones are made of diamonds, and where a mountain looms twice the size of Everest. These and more are all to be found in The Planets. The Sun's gravity holds in thrall eight planets, each with an entourage of moons, as well as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. The Planets takes you on a dazzling visual tour. From the Solar System's fiery heart, travel to rocky worlds such as tiny Mercury scorched by the Sun. Then witness Venus swathed in a sulfurous haze, and go to the outer reaches to visit planets such as gas giant Jupiter, which is 120 times the size of Earth. Using 3-D models and photography from NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets describes each one, as well as the extraordinary endeavors of space exploration. Edited by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this book is enthralling reading for everyone interested in astronomy and space exploration.
The British Messenger
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Holst: The Planets
Author: Richard Greene
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521456333
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The first comprehensive guide to Holst's orchestral suite considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521456333
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The first comprehensive guide to Holst's orchestral suite considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context.
Faery Magick
Author: Sirona Knight
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1632658267
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Travel down a pathway to the Faery realm, and bring enchantment into your life. With over 100 spells, rituals, and journeys, this practical book is designed to help you in matters of romance, love, and beauty, as well as home, health, protection, and wealth. Collectively known as the "Sidhe" or "the Bright People," Faery beings exist halfway between the material and spiritual, mortal and deity. Hands-on information and techniques in this book includes: origins, history, and lore; living Faery traditions, Faery Wicca, and Faery Shamanism; The Golden Rules of the Faery realm; the best days, times, and locations for Faery Magick; how to attract Faeries with foods, brews, herbs, flowers, crystals incense, and essentials oils; how to set up your Faery magick altar by gathering and consecrating your Faery Magick altar tools; how to open and close your Faery Magick Circle; and empowering, easy-to-do Faery magick spells, rituals, and journeys.
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1632658267
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Travel down a pathway to the Faery realm, and bring enchantment into your life. With over 100 spells, rituals, and journeys, this practical book is designed to help you in matters of romance, love, and beauty, as well as home, health, protection, and wealth. Collectively known as the "Sidhe" or "the Bright People," Faery beings exist halfway between the material and spiritual, mortal and deity. Hands-on information and techniques in this book includes: origins, history, and lore; living Faery traditions, Faery Wicca, and Faery Shamanism; The Golden Rules of the Faery realm; the best days, times, and locations for Faery Magick; how to attract Faeries with foods, brews, herbs, flowers, crystals incense, and essentials oils; how to set up your Faery magick altar by gathering and consecrating your Faery Magick altar tools; how to open and close your Faery Magick Circle; and empowering, easy-to-do Faery magick spells, rituals, and journeys.
International Year of Astronomy 2009: Ages 5-7
Author:
Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
ISBN: 1741267765
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A part of three-book series written to introduce primary school students to astronomy. Includes information about what astonomy is, the solar system, the sun, the planets, the moon, galaxies, stars, constellations, comets, meterors, asteroids, meteorites, telescopes, different ways of observing space, astonomers, the calendar, astonomy and culture, light pollution and dark skies, and astrology and the zodiac.
Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
ISBN: 1741267765
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A part of three-book series written to introduce primary school students to astronomy. Includes information about what astonomy is, the solar system, the sun, the planets, the moon, galaxies, stars, constellations, comets, meterors, asteroids, meteorites, telescopes, different ways of observing space, astonomers, the calendar, astonomy and culture, light pollution and dark skies, and astrology and the zodiac.
The Odyssey of Homer
Author: Homerus
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Princeton Review PSAT/NMSQT Prep, 2023-2024
Author: The Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN: 0593516591
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the PSAT/NMSQT with 2 full-length practice tests, thorough PSAT topic reviews, and everything you need to know about National Merit Scholarships. Techniques That Actually Work • Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam • Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions • Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need for a High Score • Up-to-date information on the new digital PSAT • Comprehensive review for every section of the test, including a special section on advanced math topics • Key information and advice about National Merit Scholarships and the College Board's BigFuture Scholarships Practice Your Way to Excellence • 2 full-length practice tests (1 in the book and 1 online) with detailed answer explanations • Expert content review and drills for all test topics • Targeted math drills for geometry, quadratic equations, functions, and more • Targeted verbal drills for vocabulary, purpose, punctuation, and more
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN: 0593516591
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the PSAT/NMSQT with 2 full-length practice tests, thorough PSAT topic reviews, and everything you need to know about National Merit Scholarships. Techniques That Actually Work • Time-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the exam • Problem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questions • Point-earning strategies for multiple-choice questions Everything You Need for a High Score • Up-to-date information on the new digital PSAT • Comprehensive review for every section of the test, including a special section on advanced math topics • Key information and advice about National Merit Scholarships and the College Board's BigFuture Scholarships Practice Your Way to Excellence • 2 full-length practice tests (1 in the book and 1 online) with detailed answer explanations • Expert content review and drills for all test topics • Targeted math drills for geometry, quadratic equations, functions, and more • Targeted verbal drills for vocabulary, purpose, punctuation, and more
Once More Unto the Speech, Dear Friends: The tragedies
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781557836571
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
(Applause Books). There has been a great change in the last twenty years to actor auditions, which now require the demonstration of enormous flexibility. The actor is often expected to show more range than ever before, and often several shorter audition speeches are asked for instead of one or two longer ones. To stay at the top of his or her game, the Shakespearean actor needs more knowledge of what makes the play tick, especially since the early plays demand a different style from the later ones. Each genre (comedy, history, tragedy) has different requirements. No current monologue book deals directly with the bulk of these concerns. One More unto the Speech, Dear Friends now fills that gap. This three volume set will help actors discover the extra details of humanity that the original folio texts automatically offer. Of Shakespeare's 37 plays, only Pericles is not included. In the trilogy of books there are over 900 separate audition possibilities. This represents about 600 more monologues than are available in any other series. There are four parts to each speech: * A background giving context and approximate timing; * A modern text version; * The original folio version; * Commentary to explain the differences between the two texts including full discussion of the devices peculiar to that speech's genre, the age and gender of the character, and more.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781557836571
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
(Applause Books). There has been a great change in the last twenty years to actor auditions, which now require the demonstration of enormous flexibility. The actor is often expected to show more range than ever before, and often several shorter audition speeches are asked for instead of one or two longer ones. To stay at the top of his or her game, the Shakespearean actor needs more knowledge of what makes the play tick, especially since the early plays demand a different style from the later ones. Each genre (comedy, history, tragedy) has different requirements. No current monologue book deals directly with the bulk of these concerns. One More unto the Speech, Dear Friends now fills that gap. This three volume set will help actors discover the extra details of humanity that the original folio texts automatically offer. Of Shakespeare's 37 plays, only Pericles is not included. In the trilogy of books there are over 900 separate audition possibilities. This represents about 600 more monologues than are available in any other series. There are four parts to each speech: * A background giving context and approximate timing; * A modern text version; * The original folio version; * Commentary to explain the differences between the two texts including full discussion of the devices peculiar to that speech's genre, the age and gender of the character, and more.