Chase's Calendar of Events 2021
Chase's Calendar of Events 2021

Author: Editors of Chase's

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1641434244

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Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2021, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2021 is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth The 400th anniversary of the Plymouth pilgrim Thanksgiving The 200th independence anniversary from Spain of its Central and South American colonies. The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre Scores of new special days, weeks and months Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout stars And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

The Art of Cycling
The Art of Cycling

Author: James Hibbard

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2021-06-03

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1529410274

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A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, THE ART OF CYCLING traces the journey of a former professional racer regaining his love for the sport and shows how cycling can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose. Interweaving cycling, philosophy, and personal narrative, THE ART OF CYCLING provides readers with a deep understanding into the highs and lows of being an elite athlete, the limits of approaching any sporting pursuit from a strictly rational perspective, and how the philosophical and often counterintuitive lessons derived from sport can be applied to other areas of life. Accessible to everyone from the hardened racer to the casual fan, THE ART OF CYCLING engages the history of thought through the lens of cycling to undermine much of what is typically thought of as "intellectual", breathing new vitality into life, and countering society's obsession with progress and drive towards the abstract, detached, and virtual.

Cycling Societies
Cycling Societies

Author: Dennis Zuev

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1000339890

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This book examines emerging debates and questions around cycling to critically analyse and challenge dominant framings and prevalent conventions of ‘good cycling’. Cycling Societies brings to light the plurality of voices and forms of cycling in other societies, revealing the diversity and complexity of cycling across different socio-political regimes, geographies and cultures. It presents case studies from five continents and demonstrates the need of thinking comparatively about cycling and urban environments. The book pivots around the three themes of innovations, inequalities and governance and engages a diversity of voices: world-renowned academics in the field of cycling and urban mobility, cycling activists and transportation consultants. Synthesising academic contributions with policy briefs, this innovative book will be of great interest to students, scholars and practitioners of sustainable transportation, urban planning and mobility studies.

Chase's Calendar of Events 2022
Chase's Calendar of Events 2022

Author: Editors of Chase's

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1641435046

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Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2022, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2022 is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth Scores of new special days, weeks and months Birthdays of new world leaders, lauded authors, and breakout celebrities Info on key anniversaries, such as the 200th birth anniversaryof Harriet Tubman, the 100th anniversary of the first insulin treatment, the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line, and the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone. And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

The Best 386 Colleges, 2021 Edition
The Best 386 Colleges, 2021 Edition

Author: Franek The Princeton Review

Publisher: Princeton Review

Published: 2020-08

Total Pages: 882

ISBN-13: 0525569723

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The Best 386 Colleges is a comprehensive guide with reviews and rankings based on responses from 139,000 college students. Written for students or parents mystified by the confusing college admissions process, it provides the essential facts about the best schools in the country, popular college ranking lists, and all the information needed to make a smart decision about which schools to consider. Plus, direct quotes from students throughout the book provide unique insight into each school's character.

Sundressed
Sundressed

Author: Lucianne Tonti

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2023-01-19

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1642832723

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For conscious consumers, buying clothes has never been more complicated. Even as fashion brands tout their sustainability, the industry is plagued by pollution, waste, and poor working conditions. If our clothes reflect our values, is it possible to be truly well-dressed? Sustainable fashion consultant Lucianne Tonti answers with a resounding yes. Beautiful clothes made from natural fabrics including cotton, wool, flax, and cashmere can support rural communities and regenerate landscapes. They can also reduce waste—but only if we invest in garments that stand the test of time rather than chasing fast fashion trends. In Sundressed, Tonti travels the world to showcase producers who are reforming the industry, from Mongolian goatherders, to Mulberry groves in China, and American hemp farms. Many of these innovations begin in the fields, with the cotton crops that will ultimately be spun into a soft T-shirt or the sheep’s wool than will be knitted into a cozy sweater. Fiber farmers are taking a page from the regenerative agriculture movement, giving back to the land as they tend it. Meanwhile, further down the supply chain, top designers are working with Indigenous communities to relearn the artistry of sewing—and reward them financially. And global brands, including Levi’s, are working to produce a pair of jeans that can withstand dozens of washes without any sign of wear. Tonti also shows readers how accessible sustainable fashion can be. Not everyone can afford a designer shirt that was lovingly hand-sewn. But most of us can buy less, choose natural fabrics over polyester, thrift shop, and wear our clothes longer. Sundressed is an exploration of a revolution taking place in fashion. And it is a love letter to clothing that embodies beauty and value, from farm to closet.

On Shining Wings
On Shining Wings

Author: Alan Gilmour Nairn

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2021-01-28

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1665585137

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What do you do at sixty when the juices are still flowing but everyone treats you like a pensioner Sasha Gilbèrt, Dream Analyst and part-time writer is emerging from her mid-life crisis and hankering for greater adventures. When her sister has an unusual dream, Sasha tries to solve the mystery and sees criminal activity behind it. When the police refuse to act she turns detective and becomes embroiled in bomb plots and crimes of revenge in a Nuclear Power Plant. Escaping from these adventures she becomes involved in Jason Edmundson’s dreams to build a Curling Rink and Museum with his local authority surplus cash. This is all set against the background of the fall of the Berlin Wall and she reflects on events in her native Czech Republic with her sister Golda who still lives there. Alan Nairn has written a revealing and witty story of the adventures of a dream analyst but there is a serious side to this story – What would happen if we really took our dreams seriously and acted on them?

Here with the Winter
Here with the Winter

Author: J. Penrod Scott

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 1665705248

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The residents of West Emmette, Ohio welcome back Jessie Conrad, who moves to the newly constructed Meadow Drive. It is 1960, and Jessie and her two young children join old friends and new in the challenging days of building a life without their husband and father. They have left behind important friends but have the counsel of wise townsfolk, including Jessie’s father, Henry, the town patriarch who collects clocks and rifles. Henry, however, is suddenly under the watch of the confused and jealous son of one of his long-time friends, a young man who is obsessed with acquiring one of Henry’s most prized possessions. A well-crafted, lyrical novel set in a bustling township, Here with the Winter threads together – through letters, music, seasons and the land itself – a charming story of building in the early Sixties.

Leathered
Leathered

Author: John Hopkins

Publisher: Cassell

Published: 2021-09-02

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1788403290

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Injury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one man's race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits. Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world of professional motorcycle racing. Despite the success in his professional life, his personal life was crumbling around him - John was battling with depression and temptation, which began to threaten his career, health and marriage, ultimately bringing him to a life of alcoholism, addiction and even smuggling. In his remarkable memoir, one of the world's most renowned riders takes us on a raw and unique journey to the extremes of fast living. John 'Hopper' Hopkins is an icon for motorsport fans worldwide. He won't let anything hold him back. He has broken almost every bone in his body (twice), suffered a bleed on the brain, and had a finger amputated... yet he continued to race. Finally, at the age of 35 - with his latest crash at Brands Hatch in 2017 putting him in rehab for two years - he decided to hang up his helmet. Leathered tells the incredible story of an unparalleled career. From bone-crunching injuries and alcohol-fuelled antics to the breakdown of his marriage, it unveils the true stories behind the lurid headlines.