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Author: Alexis Berg Publisher: ISBN: 9780500025079 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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A glorious photographic record of the superhumans who have completed the Barkley Marathons, one of the most mythical running races on earth. It is a race like no other: There is no website to take entries; participants are selected from those who find a way to submit written applications and a $1.60 entry fee; only around 40 people are chosen to run, with condolences from the race director. The course, based in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee, takes place amid unforgiving landscapes and harsh vegetation, often in horrendous conditions with poor visibility. Runners must complete five 20-mile loops - those who manage to complete only three laps are deemed to have achieved the 'fun run' - with a total elevation climb equal to two ascents of Mount Everest. Since 1986, only 15 people have ever finished. This exceptional publication celebrates their unbelievable achievements. Until relatively recently, the event was known only by true insiders, but with the increasing popularity of trail running and the race's inaccessibility to anyone except the participants and a handful of media, it has attained mythical status. Thanks to ultrarunning photographer Alexis Berg and L'Équipe journalist Aurélien Delfosse, we now have a record of these superhumans - many of whom are unknown in sporting circles - who have completed the race. Crisscrossing the United States to meet each finisher, Berg and Delfosse travelled from New Hampshire to Oregon via New Mexico, Colorado, California and Utah, capturing stunning photographs and in-depth interviews with the finishers. These stories inspire awe, respect and reflection at the limit of the human spirit.
Author: Alexis Berg Publisher: ISBN: 9780500025079 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A glorious photographic record of the superhumans who have completed the Barkley Marathons, one of the most mythical running races on earth. It is a race like no other: There is no website to take entries; participants are selected from those who find a way to submit written applications and a $1.60 entry fee; only around 40 people are chosen to run, with condolences from the race director. The course, based in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee, takes place amid unforgiving landscapes and harsh vegetation, often in horrendous conditions with poor visibility. Runners must complete five 20-mile loops - those who manage to complete only three laps are deemed to have achieved the 'fun run' - with a total elevation climb equal to two ascents of Mount Everest. Since 1986, only 15 people have ever finished. This exceptional publication celebrates their unbelievable achievements. Until relatively recently, the event was known only by true insiders, but with the increasing popularity of trail running and the race's inaccessibility to anyone except the participants and a handful of media, it has attained mythical status. Thanks to ultrarunning photographer Alexis Berg and L'Équipe journalist Aurélien Delfosse, we now have a record of these superhumans - many of whom are unknown in sporting circles - who have completed the race. Crisscrossing the United States to meet each finisher, Berg and Delfosse travelled from New Hampshire to Oregon via New Mexico, Colorado, California and Utah, capturing stunning photographs and in-depth interviews with the finishers. These stories inspire awe, respect and reflection at the limit of the human spirit.
Author: E. T. Thayer Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473344611 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 49
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A collection of vintage and traditional recipes and instructions for making a variety of stains for finishing leather shoes and boots, with a particular focus on staining soles. Originally intended for contemporary shoe manufacturers and finishers, this handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in leather crafting and is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: “Enamel Stain”, “Directions for Mixing”, “Sediment, Dry Out, Dry Brush or Burnish Stain”, “Directions for Mixing”, “Directions”, “To Make a Hard Finish”, “Sediment, Dry out, Dry Brush or Burnish Stain”, “Directions for Mixing”, “Sediment, Hard Finish Stain”, “Quick Brush Stain”, “Quick Brush Custom Stain”, “Fancy Colored Stain”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with specially commissioned new introductions on leather crafting and the history of shoemaking.
Author: Teacher Created Resources Publisher: Teacher Created Resources ISBN: 1420629662 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 114
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Keep fast finishers busy while other students are still working. Choose from 35 Lively Language Arts activities, 35 Mind-Bender Math activities, and 31 Beyond Brainy activities that focus on critical thinking. Each activity is labeled with an estimated amount of time it will take to complete--usually just 5 to 15 minutes.
Author: Cassie Stephens Publisher: ISBN: 9781637602225 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Art Teacherin' 101 is a book for all elementary art teachers, new and seasoned, to learn all things art teacherin' from classroom management, to taming the kindergarten beast, landing that dream job, taking on a student-teacher, setting up an art room and beyond. It's author, Cassie Stephens, has been an elementary art teacher for over 22 years and shares all that she's learned as an art educator. Art teachers, home school parents and classroom teachers alike will find tried and true ways to make art and creating a magical experience for the young artists in their life.
Author: Bob Flexner Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing ISBN: 1607658771 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 581
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· Called the “bible” of wood finishing, this comprehensive guide offers valuable and expert information on a variety of topics surrounding wood finishing · Written in an approachable, conversational tone that’s engaging and interesting to the reader · Newly updated edition will feature current regulatory information on solvents and other chemicals that are safe and just as effective as mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, and methylene chloride strippers · Also includes new information on replacement products · Since its 2010 publication, this best-selling authoritative guide continues to rank as #1 in multiple Amazon categories, including Furniture Design, Furniture & Carpentry Crafts, and Architectural Decoration & Ornament
Author: Bob Flexner Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440319057 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 301
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Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be "boiled down" to simple step-by-step instructions. And that's what this book offers; no science, no art, just easily-to-follow directions with lots of pictures to show you every step of the process. Inside, you'll find specific instructions on how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials—the kind of wood, stains and finish coats every home center, paint store or hardware store carries. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want. Then follow the step-by-step instructions and eliminate the guesswork. Wood Finishing 101 is by Bob Flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Let Bob's years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions.
Author: Peter Lovesey Publisher: Soho Press ISBN: 1641292881 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 385
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On the 50th anniversary of the publication of his first novel, Peter Lovesey, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and titan of the British detective novel, returns to the subject of his very first mystery—running. Through a particularly ill-fated series of events, couch potato Maeve Kelly, an elementary school teacher whose mother always assured her “curvy” girls shouldn’t waste their time trying to be fit, has been forced to sign up for the Other Half, Bath’s springtime half marathon. The training is brutal, but she must disprove her mother and collect pledges for her aunt’s beloved charity. What Maeve doesn’t know is just how vicious some of the other runners are. Meanwhile, Detective Peter Diamond is tasked with crowd control on the raucous day of the race—and catches sight of a violent criminal he put away a decade ago, and who very much seems to be up to his old tricks now that he is paroled. Diamond’s hackles are already up when he learns that one of the runners never crossed the finish line and disappeared without a trace. Was Diamond a spectator to murder?
Author: Alexis Berg
Author: Alexis Berg
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Author: E. T. Thayer
Author: Teacher Created Resources
Author: Cassie Stephens
Author: Jan Kinne Conway
Author: Bob Flexner
Author: Bob Flexner
Author: Peter Lovesey
Author: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. General Executive Board