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| drinking club with a running problem: RUNNING FROM INSIDE OUT Jerry Lee, 2020-11-29 Enthusiastic Hiker and Trail Runner Jerry has participated in trail running events for more than twenty years across the United States, Canada and Southeast Asia. He has a passion for trail running, approaching nature and exploring the world's mountains, forests and fields. He has journeyed from Hawaiian volcanoes to the American Rocky Mountains; from Canadian mountains to the jungles of Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. He also led students from the Hawaii Pacific State University Mountaineering Society in volcanic and mountain in-depth trail running activities. Appreciating the beauty and majesty of nature and inviting my friends to explore it with me gave me the greatest sense of achievement. The beauty of nature is like the sun in the mountains; because you can't absorb all the sun on your own, so share it with everyone! Mother Nature is always there waiting for you. As long as you are willing to return to the mother's arms, she will provide endless positive energy. Why do I like climbing? 1. To get to know myself better, 2. To see the beauty of heaven and earth, 3. To meet friends who love nature and extend the spirit of adventure challenges to all corners of the world. This book mainly addresses my first-hand experience of exploring the mountains and waters of eight countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, through independent travel, trail exploration, national Hash trail running, foreign mountaineering trail competitions, as well as promoting and organizing Crazy Beer Trail running activities. I hope to introduce more friends to hiking, promote international cultural sports exchange and finally share the experience of years of trail nd mountain running. I draw on inner strength, experiencing the challenges of nature, to achieve the best balance of mind and body. Running from the inside out!!! |
| drinking club with a running problem: Running That Doesn't Suck Lisa Jhung, 2019-07-09 Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete. We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by in their short-shorts and Fun Run-finisher tops and felt a little envious. How do they get out there and do it every day? How did they become Runners? Though it's theoretically one of the most natural sports for humans, the general response to running tends to be, It's hard. It sucks. I wish I could do it. If you want to enjoy running, this helpful and humorous guide will get you started, keep you going, and teach you to embrace the suckiness (Hint: You don't have to run at 6 a.m. and you definitely don't have to wear short-shorts). You'll also find body maintenance tips, nutritional guidance, and running etiquette pointers. And, when you're feeling discouraged, Jhung's down-to-earth advice will help you stay motivated and confident. With smartly organized chapters that you can read in any order, this book includes insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists, and Jhung's own two-decade writing and running career. Whether you're looking for inspiration or setting specific goals, this book has everything you need to get hooked on the sport. |
| drinking club with a running problem: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol Scott C. Martin, 2014-12-16 Alcohol consumption goes to the very roots of nearly all human societies. Different countries and regions have become associated with different sorts of alcohol, for instance, the “beer culture” of Germany, the “wine culture” of France, Japan and saki, Russia and vodka, the Caribbean and rum, or the “moonshine culture” of Appalachia. Wine is used in religious rituals, and toasts are used to seal business deals or to celebrate marriages and state dinners. However, our relation with alcohol is one of love/hate. We also regulate it and tax it, we pass laws about when and where it’s appropriate, we crack down severely on drunk driving, and the United States and other countries tried the failed “Noble Experiment” of Prohibition. While there are many encyclopedias on alcohol, nearly all approach it as a substance of abuse, taking a clinical, medical perspective (alcohol, alcoholism, and treatment). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol examines the history of alcohol worldwide and goes beyond the historical lens to examine alcohol as a cultural and social phenomenon, as well—both for good and for ill—from the earliest days of humankind. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Searching for Che Harold Anderson, 2012-01-06 Searching For Che is about a mans quest to find a childhood friend somewhere in Latin America. This novel follows a high school teacher from school tragedy on the hallowed grounds of a New York prep school to the remotest pueblos of Latin America. Will Dunlop is a high school teacher at the end of his tenure. Distracted by his impending divorce, he takes the blame for a tragic school shooting by one of his students. To save his career, he must travel to Latin America to find a childhood friend: Amy Phipps. Amy is the estranged daughter of a wealthy New England family. Obsessed with Che Guevara, she ran away from home to follow the steps of the late revolutionary figure. Using cryptic letters she sent her mother, Will travels from Mexico to Cuba to Guatemala to Bolivia searching for the girl who does not wish to be found. As he travels from pueblo to pueblo, he begins to think hes being followed. Could it be the same person following the Phipps girl in her letters? Or could it be the effects from the malaria pills that have been giving him such strange dreams? |
| drinking club with a running problem: Terrorist Rehabilitation Ami Angell, Rohan Gunaratna, 2011-07-12 Because terrorists are made, not born, it is critically important to world peace that detainees and inmates influenced by violent ideology are deradicalized and rehabilitated back into society. Exploring the challenges in this formidable endeavor, Terrorist Rehabilitation: The U.S. Experience in Iraq demonstrates through the actual experiences of m |
| drinking club with a running problem: Tweak a Dragon's Tail John Graham, 2008-03-21 This is an adventure story set in the People's Republic of China in the early eighties before the nation was opened to the Western world. An engineer, Toby, from Hong Kong follows his mentally disturbed brother who has entered China. He fears the worst: illegal entry without a passport to be sure but perhaps also an act against China itself. Toby's colleague, Donna, his lover, helps in his quest while a mysterious college student, Kathy, invades the scene. The path leads deep into China. The story is a vivid picture of what the country and its people were like in the seventies: full of intrigue under a totalitarian regime. Guangzhou, Guilin, the Yangtze, and Chongking lead to Beijing and a triple-whammy ending. |
| drinking club with a running problem: I Can Run Amy Lane, Edward Lane, 2020-04-16 I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little voice in their head make the excuse, 'I can't run'. In 12 chapters, you will discover that you can. You will dig deep to find your inner athlete. You'll learn how to train smart, recover well, sync your runs to your menstrual cycle and fuel right. I CAN RUN will ensure you never again wait until you're thin enough, fast enough, athletic enough, whatever-next enough to call yourself a runner, because if you put one foot in front of the other, repeatedly, you are a runner. Getting outside, surrounding yourself in nature and moving your body is more important than ever in these anxiety-inducing times, and Amy's debut will give you the encouragement and know-how that you need to do this. I CAN RUN recognises that this is hard and that committing to consistent training is often more of an accomplishment than the 10K, half marathon or marathon race itself. You will find comfort and encouragement in Amy's experience of cramps, chafing and the occasional little sick, while learning from leading experts about how to set yourself up for success and get the very best from your runs both physically and mentally. This book is real talk about the keys to going well far. We're all in it for the long run, together. We CAN do this! |
| drinking club with a running problem: Let's Go Southeast Asia 9th Edition Deysia L. Dundas, Let's Go Inc., 2004-12-13 Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Southeast Asia puts our forty-five years of travel savvy at your fingertips, with helpful commentary and plenty of listings to get you where you need to be. From cosmopolitan Singapore to the most remote villages of Laos, the new edition delivers expanded cultural information, and more study and volunteering opportunities-the tools that will help you hit the road like a seasoned traveler, not just a tourist. Whether you'd rather tempt Lady Luck at a five-star casino on the Thai-Cambodian border or watch fireflies flit off into the night in Malaysia, Let's Go's intrepid researchers ensure that you're in tune with this quickly changing region. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Summary of Lisa Jhung's Running That Doesn't Suck Everest Media,, 2022-05-02T22:59:00Z Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 If your main reason for becoming a runner is how it makes you feel, rather than how it makes you look, you’ll be much more likely to stick with it. Focus on how running can make you feel, and the body benefits will come. #2 There are three parts to visualization: visualizing your goal as if it were easy for you to get out there and enjoy the run the way you want to, after the momentum kicks in and you feel good; how good it feels after your run; and how your clothes will fit differently after you start running. #3 The runner’s high makes you feel good, and getting addicted to that feeling will make you want to keep doing it. Things that feel good become addictive. #4 The runner’s high only lasts for a short period of time. You must be running for at least thirty minutes before you get it. Be patient and keep going. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Runner's World , 2008-01 Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling. |
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| drinking club with a running problem: The Bible of Badness Jonathan Stanland, Ian M Poster, 2006-03-14 The BoB is a book of alternative philosophy and morals disguised with humour and excess that will shock many people. It is aimed at those who want more out of life and provides the intellectual, moral, and practical means of obtaining those things. To traditional ways of thinking this approach will be BAD but may result in readers enjoying a much better, more enjoyable and productive life than before. At a time of international turmoil when the world will change in unexpected ways this book will provide its readers with a more flexible approach to life which may well be useful in the years to come. |
| drinking club with a running problem: The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago Rough Guides, 2015-08-03 The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago is the definitive guide to these high-spirited twin islands. White-sand beaches, swaying palms and reef-studded waters are all here for the taking, but Trinidad and Tobago turns the Caribbean stereotype on its head, offering a whole lot more than sun and beachlife. The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago gives you insider information on everything from watching leatherback turtles lay eggs on the beaches, to navigating the multitude of Carnival fetes and Calypso tents and playing mas on the streets of Port of Spain. Up-to-date listings and tips give you the lowdown on the islands' brilliant dining and nightlife scenes. And from boutique hotels on the sand to budget rooms, local guesthouses to lavish villas, our accommodation reviews will help you find a room that suits your needs. Whether your tastes are striking out on rainforest hikes, cooling off in hidden waterfalls, or exploring Hindu temples and Indo-Trinidadian food, The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago will ensure you get the very best out of your stay. |
| drinking club with a running problem: A New Treatise on a Small Blue Planet Michael K. Robinson, 2007 |
| drinking club with a running problem: The Rough Guide to Mauritius Rough Guides, 2015-03-02 The Rough Guide to Mauritius includes Port Louis, the northern islands, Black River Gorges National Park, Mahébourg, Blue Bay, Île aux Aigrettes, Le Morne Peninsula, and Rodrigues. The Rough Guide to Mauritius is the ultimate travel guide to this idyllic tropical island. It leads you through the country with reliable information and insightful coverage of all the main attractions, from the bustling capital of S.t Louis and its photogenic historic counterpart, Mahébourg, to the famed beaches of the north and forested slopes of Black River Gorges National Park. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip. Packed with pre-departure advice, and practical tips, the Basics section contains all the information you need to travel around Mauritius, including transportation, accommodation, food, drink, costs and health, while Contexts fills you in on history, beliefs, and music and includes a handy Language section. Full coverage: Port Louis, Turtle Bay, Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie, Grand Gaube, the northern islands, Pamplemousses, Trou d'Eau Douce, Île aux Cerfs, the Bambous Mountains, Vieux Grand Port, Tamarin Falls, Curepipe, Le Pouce and the Moka Mountains, the Black River Gorges National Park, Mahébourg, Blue Bay and Pointe d'Esny, Île aux Aigrettes, La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes, Souillac, Bel Ombre, Flic en Flac, Tamarin, Chamarel, La Gaulette, Le Morne Peninsula and Rodrigues and its offshore islands. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Hello to a Better Body! Dr. Suzanne Koven, 2012-05-22 weight Full of inspiring stories, helpful tips and expert medical advice, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Hello to a Better Body! will encourage and support readers in their weight loss and fitness goals. It can be hard for women over 50 to lose weight and stay fit. Bodies change and old strategies don’t seem to work anymore. But readers can find encouragement and practical advice in this new book that combines inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul stories written just for this book and accessible leading-edge medical information from Harvard Medical school assistant professor and weight management specialist Dr. Suzanne Koven. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Stranger Than a Green Dog Paul Sedory, 2011-03 For 12 years Paul Sedory trekked across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in search of nothing much in particular. Despite his greatest attempts to avoid purpose, he did have a few (mis)adventures along the way and learned a thing or two. Within these pages you will find observations on philosophy, politics, and religion; on love, romance, and sex; on people, places and the nitty-gritty of backpacker travel. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Tour Jamaica Joan Williams, 2012-12-16 Who hasn't heard of the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt or the great musician Bob Marley? No one I dare say but what do you know about their homeland, Jamaica? Tour Jamaica gives visitors, interested persons and potential visitors to the beautiful island of Jamaica a comprehensive picture of what to expect and do in order to have a wonderful vacation and to make sure you understand everything around you, your own private dictionary which interprets Jamaican words and phrases, is provided at the back of the book. Apart from introducing readers to its world famous attractions such as picturesque and challenging Dunns River falls, the mysterious Blue and John Crow Mountain range and the Cockpit Country which is full of biodiversity, we also tell you about the numerous white sands beaches, numerous beautiful waterfalls, the wildlife, food, drinks, crime, arts and craft, music festivals, sports, the parishes etc. In addition, the book also includes a dictionary explaining popular Jamaican words and phrases. In fact, after reading Tour Jamaica, all you need to do is to book your ticket, come to Jamaica and have a wonderful time. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Memories from an Ex-Pat John R. White, 2022-03-31 Most of these stories are from my life as an expat (expatriate—i.e., someone who works outside the US). I worked for General Electric (GE), and part of that time, I worked overseas. I have been on every continent (except Antarctica). I have had some part of my body in every ocean in the world and have been from above the Arctic Circle to just short of the Antarctic Circle. I have flown around the world several times and worked in over twenty-five countries. Whew! So much for that intro. I originally had these stories in a random order. (Whatever memories came to mind, I wrote them down.) But since then, I have tried to put these stories in the best chronological order that I can remember. There are some holes in the memories, some names can’t be pulled up, but I have done the best I can. Please enjoy. John |
| drinking club with a running problem: Portfolio and Programme Management Demystified Geoff Reiss, Paul Rayner, 2012-11-12 You’re now responsible for a programme, or you’ve got a portfolio to manage? Where do you start? Right here! Projects are not simply the bread and butter of an organisation. Form them into programmes or portfolios and they can be prioritised and integrated to deliver change to your organization in line with your strategic vision. You will be able to control costs and risks and bring together a complex series of themes effectively. This overhauled second edition now combines portfolio management as a parallel theme with programme management, and it is brought in line with the current thinking of the Association for Project Management and the Project Management Institute. It is written for managers in both the public and private sectors. This new edition includes half a dozen short case studies (from Belgium’s Fortis Bank, a software company, local government, and central government), along with more on cross-functional management. Together with Project Management Demystified, also from Routledge (third edition, 2007), it provides the tools to manage your projects, your programmes and your portfolio to a very high level. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Running Over 40, 50, 60, 70... Bruce Tulloh, 2015-10-19 The only book written specially for over-forty runners, including: starting from scratch, how to train properly, how to avoid injuries, diet and lifestyl advice, graded training schedules for all standard distances. |
| drinking club with a running problem: New York Magazine , 1997-04-14 New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Chasing the Runner's High Ray Charbonneau, 2010-10-12 In Chasing the Runner's High, Ray Charbonneau tells the story how he pushed his addiction to running up to, and then past, his limits. There are plenty of hard miles, but there's lots of fun along the way too as Ray shares what he learned, what he should have learned, and what he still has to learn from running. Marshall Ulrich, 4-time winner of the Badwater Ultramarathon and author of Running on Empty, calls Chasing the Runner's High a look at one man's life and obsession with running and addictive behaviors. Humorous at times, but always looking toward the greater good, Ray shares life's ups and downs and provides a hard look into the mind of a runner, offering advice that can only be had with experience and hard fought miles underfoot.Adena Schulzberg, winner of the 2006 Arkansas Marathon, writes, these are brutally honest tales, told with candor and frankness about strength, courage, obsession, desire and hard won understanding of self and sport.It's a great read for runners or for non-runners who want to understand their running friends.www.y42k.com/books/chasingtherunnershigh.html |
| drinking club with a running problem: 1,260 Days Craig Conte, 2012-08-31 1,260 Days is a journey to a foreign land, a detour called a shortcut in a cab. Its riding on a night train in a warm sweat as you hear the choo choo chuggen down the tracks. Its a vision in a restless dream, a nightmare with a bloody scene, a demon putting thoughts into your head. 1,260 Days is about the man in black. Its about a work shift. Its about a suicidal note. Its the unheard music. Its a forty-day fast. Its a severed artery. Its an itchy rash. 1,260 Days is a holy book. Its a trumpet being blown upon a hill. Its a paradox. Its a riddle. Its a jest. Its hope. Its change. Its woe. Its greed. Its me. Its you. Its them. Its us. 1,260 Days is about the end of the world. I found myself alternately astounded, intrigued, and ultimately jealous of Enoch, whose adventures on a daily basis made my own life seem small and mundane by comparison. Rich Marotta, KFI Radio Inducted 2011, Southern California Sportscasters Hall of Fame Brilliant manurevres of narrative wreaking havoc upon accepted norms. Tortelvis of Dread Zeppelin An honest and straightforward book, one mans experiment with disgrace takes on an aura of supernaturally experienced grace. Easy on the ear and steering clear of massaging his own story-telling of an awfully curious humanity, Conte gives a read hell-bent on making us experience the nit and grit of rubbing up against the taboos binding human pleasure. Scott Hartstein, Author of Adagia |
| drinking club with a running problem: Cairo Claire E. Francy, Lesley Lababidi, 2008-06 The guide described by The New York Times as indispensable, revised and updated for 2008, fills a vital niche for expatriates and Cairenes alike who need a helping hand to organize--and enjoy--the challenges of a sojourn in Cairo. The basics of daily life--finding a flat, transporting personal goods, investigating school options for children, navigating Egypt's famous bureaucracy, and the intricacies of feeding and clothing oneself and one's family from the local market--are all detailed here. Advice gathered from a wide range of Cairo insiders, both native and foreign, gives the reader a cornucopia of current facts on prices, neighborhoods, product availability, work and business opportunities, and the dizzying range of cultural and leisure pursuits that Cairo is famous for. The format of this edition addresses the needs of independently minded tourists as well as residents by the inclusion of: an A-to-Z directory of goods, services, and interests subdivided by neighborhood; a language section on the basics of Cairene Arabic; and details on shopping and sightseeing from a resident's perspective. Cairo: The Practical Guide, now in its sixteenth edition, is the key to deciphering the complexities of living, working, and enjoying life in one of the world's most exciting and dauntingly complex mega-cities. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Indianapolis Monthly , 2005-02 Indianapolis Monthly is the Circle City’s essential chronicle and guide, an indispensable authority on what’s new and what’s news. Through coverage of politics, crime, dining, style, business, sports, and arts and entertainment, each issue offers compelling narrative stories and lively, urbane coverage of Indy’s cultural landscape. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Running's Strangest Tales Iain Spragg, 2016-04-04 Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates. Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath. Word count: 45,000 |
| drinking club with a running problem: The End of the World Running Club Adrian J. Walker, 2020-01-30 A powerful post-apocalyptic thriller, perfect for fans of The End of the F*cking World. 'A real find' STEPHEN KING When the world ends and you find yourself stranded on the wrong side of the country, every second counts. No one knows this more than Edgar Hill. 550 miles away from his family, he must push himself to the very limit to get back to them, or risk losing them forever... His best option is to run. But what if your best isn’t good enough? The Number One race-against-time bestseller as featured on Simon Mayo’s Radio 2 Book Club *The sequel, The Survivors’ Club, is now available to pre-order* What readers are saying - over 350 5* reader reviews: ‘Difficult to put down and impossible to forget’ ‘A real page turner’ ‘An absolute joy of a read’ ‘Gripping and entertaining all the way through’ ‘Exciting right from the beginning and it left me wanting more’ ‘This book gets better with every page turn’ |
| drinking club with a running problem: Breaking and Entering Jeremy N. Smith, 2019 This taut, true thriller dives into a dark world that touches us all, as seen through the brilliant, breakneck career of an extraordinary hacker--a woman known only as Alien. When she arrived at MIT in the 1990s, Alien was quickly drawn to the school's tradition of high-risk physical trespassing: the original hacking. Within a year, one of her hallmates was dead and two others were arraigned. Alien's adventures were only just beginning. After a stint at the storied, secretive Los Alamos National Laboratory, Alien was recruited by a top cybersecurity firm where she deployed her cache of virtual weapons--and the trespassing and social engineering talents she had developed while hacking at MIT. The company tested its clients' security by every means possible--not just coding, but donning disguises and sneaking past guards and secretaries into the C-suite. Alien now runs a boutique hacking outfit that caters to some of the world's biggest and most vulnerable institutions--banks, retailers, government agencies. Her work combines devilish charm, old-school deception, and next generation spycraft. In Breaking and Entering, cybersecurity finally gets the rich, character-driven, fast-paced treatment it deserves. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Destination Marketing Steven Pike, 2020-10-19 Destination Marketing offers the reader an integrated and comprehensive overview of the key challenges and constraints facing destination marketing organisations (DMOs) and how destination marketing can be planned, implemented and evaluated to achieve successful destination competitiveness. This new third edition has been revised and updated to include: 27 new and updated case studies, including destinations such as Sri Lanka, Barbados, the UAE, and crucially relevant topics such as the Australian bushfires and the threat of COVID-19 Brand-new pedagogical features such as in-chapter class activities, key term definitions, and highlighted critical points New content on cross-sector consortia marketing for meetings and events, social media influencer marketing, the role of technology, resource consumption and climate change, creativity and innovation in developing destination branding, experiential destination marketing and the influence of culture and sustainability on destination marketing Links to free access of the author’s journal articles on destination marketing Updated additional online resources for lecturers and students including PowerPoint slides, quizzes and discussion questions It is written in an engaging style and applies theory to a range of tourism destinations at the consumer, business, national and international level by using topical examples. |
| drinking club with a running problem: The RAF's Armourers Tony Lamsdale, Phil Appleby, 2023-11-23 It is said that one of the earliest trades in the world is that of the armorer. Historically, it is a profession dated slightly after prostitution, but well before banking! Since the birth of the Royal Flying Corps in 1912 through to the modern Royal Air Force, the role of the armorer has been pivotal. Not for nothing did the founder of the RAF, Lord Trenchard, once declare: ‘The armorer – without him there is no need for an air force.’ In the years since the need for RAF armorers was first recognized, it has been a role that has evolved with the times. What has remained constant, however, is the fact that it is still a fascinating and potentially dangerous trade with many different branches and specialisms. In this book the authors, one of whom, Tony Lamsdale, is himself a former RAF armorer, reveal the previously untold story of how the trade has adapted to the most modern of military machines, the aircraft. The authors look at the shared history of the armorer and the RAF through the eyes of those who served. These veterans’ stories span decades, and their first-hand accounts and insights into conflict and peace-time operations demonstrate the qualities and characteristics that make armorers unique. The book starts with a brief history of the armorer, then before capturing the adventures and exploits of RAF armorers from the Second World War and on into the Cold War. The dangerous duties of the armorers on deployment in such places as the Falklands, Iran, Iraq or Afghanistan are all explored. There is also the question of having to learn of bomb dumps, the use of small arms and the unique world of the armorer with its own peculiar language and the camaraderie of the crew room. With each chapter brought to life through personal anecdotes and shared experiences, this book provides an insight into an utterly essential role which has remained largely hidden – until now. |
| drinking club with a running problem: The Search for the Perfect Pub Paul Moody, Robin Turner, 2011-11-24 Inspired by George Orwell, Paul Moody and Robin Turner take a nostalgic road trip around Britain in search of the perfect pub. 'A deeply satisfying travelogue' Stuart Maconie In 1946, George Orwell, a man fond of a pint, wrote about his favourite pub, The Moon Under Water, in his EVENING STANDARD column. But it didn't actually exist. It was Orwell's vision of a perfect pub. Today, Wetherspoons have fourteen Moon Under Waters, and the nation is awash with identikit, high-street lounge bars competing for a dwindling clientele. Paul Moody and Robin Turner's road trip around Britain, therefore, is not just a search for the perfect pub. It is a deeper investigation into what has happened to British pub culture, once the toast of the world. In fact, it is a search for a kind of life-force kindled by the British public, something the powers-that-be are forever trying to extinguish. Along the way, such luminaries as Pete Brown ('the King of Beer'), Tim Martin (Wetherspoon's boss), Iain Sinclair, James Dean Bradfield and Paul Kingsnorth are consulted - along with a host of micro-brewers, landlords, politicians, bloggers and barroom philosophers. What emerges is a picture of the country as seen through a pint glass, a vision that goes to the heart of what it means to be British. |
| drinking club with a running problem: They Rest Not at Night Mark W. Merritt, 2013-08-29 Every time Mark W. Merritt puts on the uniform of a US Naval Officer, he is reminded of how thankful he is to be an American. He began compiling his memories in 2008 while serving in Iraq, just after celebrating his fiftieth birthday in a combat zone. In his memoir, he offers a collection of lessons learned from his years in intelligencethrough twenty-nine countries, frost bite, two hip replacements, cancer, three wars, five combat zones, eight marathons, multiple parachute jumps, three college degrees, and two black belts. He has been an author, high school hall-of-famer and collegiate NCAA athlete, mountain climber and kayaker, husband, son, brother, warrior, scholar, and gentleman. As a special operations intelligence officer, Merritt has always pushed to do more, but now he can step back and take in what he has accomplished. He has failed many times, but he has succeeded often, as well. Happiness no longer seems like an unobtainable goal. They Rest Not at Night offers both Merritts personal life history with all its variety and an exploration of his intelligence experience, sharing his own commentary on the wisdom he has gained the hard way. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Bangkok Babylon Jerry Hopkins, 2011-04-11 In the colorful tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters. In 25 vivid profiles, Hopkins explores what motivates people to leave home and the unforeseen adventures that can befall them once abroad. Hopkin's knack for the biography is evident in his coverage of individuals ranging from famous performers to ordinary businesspeople. The 25 true stories include the lives of: The Real Colonel Kurtz? --An American soldier who allegedly was the model for Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now. The Oscar Winner --An acclaimed screenwriter who moves to the city of Bangkok to die. Urban Gorilla Priest --A Catholic priest who founded Mercy Centre in one of the city's harshest slums. The Odd Couple -- A circus clown turned computer programmer turned restaurateur. Professor Elephant-- A documentary filmmaker living with elephants. All of these individuals escaped to Thailand to re-invent themselves and live out their fantasies in one of the world's most notorious cities. Bangkok Babylon shares their exciting true stories, many of which are stranger than fiction. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Run the Game Jason Myers, 2012-06-12 A cocaine-addicted teenaged guitarist in a rock band falls dangerously in love with a fourteen-year-old prostitute. |
| drinking club with a running problem: The Contemporary Reader of Gender and Fat Studies Amy Erdman Farrell, 2023-06-28 The Contemporary Reader of Gender and Fat Studies is a key reference work in contemporary scholarship situated at the intersection between Gender and Fat Studies, charting the connections and tensions between these two fields. Comprising over 20 chapters from a range of diverse and international contributors, the Reader is structured around the following key themes: theorizing gender and fat; narrating gender and fat; historicizing gender and fat; institutions and public policy; health and medicine; popular culture and media; and resistance. It is an intersectional collection, highlighting the ways that gender and fat always exist in connection with multiple other structures, forms of oppression, and identities, including race, ethnicity, sexualities, age, nationalities, disabilities, religion, and class. The Contemporary Reader of Gender and Fat Studies is essential reading for scholars and advanced students in Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Body Studies, Cultural Studies, Psychology, and Health. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. |
| drinking club with a running problem: Long May You Run Chris Cooper, 2010-10-19 You are a runner. You know how hard it is to make time to run. So you go out at 5:30 a.m. . . . in the rain. You remember every strain, sprain, ache, and pain you’ve ever felt. You ran through it then. You’ll run through it now. You have great runs. You have not-so-great runs. You run fast. You run slow. You race for a personal best. You race just for fun. This is your time. This is your run. This is your book. LONG MAY YOU RUN all. things. running. Learn how to win a race even when you finish last; the ten “destination” runs every runner should experience; what to do with your old running shoes; why listening to the right song may help you run faster; and how to run across the United States without leaving home. Featuring can’t-miss races, must-run places, tips, tricks, and words of advice and encouragement from some of the top runners today, including: Brian Sell, Bart Yasso, Colleen De Reuck, Nathan Brannen, Jeff Galloway, Suzy Favor Hamilton, Don Kardong, and many more! |
| drinking club with a running problem: Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in New York City Jack Finnegan, 2007 |
| drinking club with a running problem: Unwasted: Sacha Z. Scoblic, 2011-01-28 “Triumphant, moving, and wildly entertaining. This is an unabashed and completely relatable account of getting clean and getting a life.”—Steve Geng, author of Thick as Thieves The single glass of wine with dinner . . . the cold beer on a hot day . . . the champagne flute raised in a toast . . . what I’d drink if Hunter S. Thompson wanted to get wasted with me . . . these are my fantasies lately. Too bad I've gone sober. When Sacha Z. Scoblic was drinking, she was a rock star; the days were rough and the nights filled with laughter and blackouts. Then she gave it up. She had to. Here are her adventures in an utterly and maddeningly sober world—and how she discovered that nothing is as odd and fantastic as life without a drink in hand. . . “A gripping, inspiring tale that picks up where most sobriety memoirs leave off . . . This is a story for anyone trying to enact meaningful change in their lives.”—Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, #1 New York Times-bestselling coauthors of The Nanny Diaries “Hilarious and heartbreaking, Unwasted is a traveler’s guide to the perilous, wondrous land of sobriety. Scoblic’s scorched, sweet prose is the work of a writer at the top of her form.”—Jennifer Finney Boylan, New York Times-bestselling author of She’s Not There “Scoblic’s testament to life on the wagon is pertinent and raffish, marked by considerable candor and humor. A dryly witty, spirited memoir.”—Kirkus Reviews |
| drinking club with a running problem: Venezuela Russell Maddicks, 2011-02 Venezuela occasionally features in world news in connection with its rich oil resources, its obsession with beauty pageants, its outspoken and colourful president, Hugo Chávez, or the world's highest waterfall - and little else. However, beyond the headlines, this beautiful and diverse country has so much more to offer to all types of visitors - hiking the 'Lost World' landscape of Conan Doyle, piranha-fishing from dugout canoes, paragliding from Andean peaks and windsurfing on Margarita Island. Taking travellers to the wildest of fiestas, inside the steamiest salsa bars and introducing visitors to the quirkiest of local customs, Bradt's Venezuela leads tourists from the Caribbean coast to the southern tropical wilderness, delving into the culture and eccentricities of the country more deeply than any other guide. |
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