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The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

By: Tom Stableford

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The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

By: Tom Stableford

This book provides a wide range of Russian literature as well as literal translations for the first part of the book.

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CUP Archive

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0521234980

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Off the Main Sequence

By: Tom Easton

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Tom Easton has served as the monthly book review columnist for Analog Science Fiction for almost three decades, having contributed during that span many hundreds of columns and over a million words of penetrating criticism on the best literature that science fiction has to offer. His reviews have been celebrated for their wit, humor, readability, knowledge, and incisiveness. His love of literature, particularly fantastic literature, is everywhere evident in his essays. Easton has ever been willing to cover small presses, obscure authors, and unusual publications, being the only major critic in the field to do so on a regular basis. He seems to delight in finding the rare gem among the backwaters of the publishing field. "A reviewer's job," he says, "is not to judge books for the ages, but to tell readers enough about a book to give them some idea of whether they would enjoy it." And this he does admirably, whether he's discussing the works of the great writers in the field, or touching upon the least amongst them. This companion volume to "Periodic Stars" (Borgo/Wildside) collects another 250 of Easton's best reviews from the last fifteen years of "The Reference Library." No one does it better, and no other guide provides such lengthy or discerning commentary on the best SF works of recent times. Complete with Introduction and detailed Index.

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Wildside Press LLC

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080951205X

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The Rules of Golf

By: Tom Watson,Frank Hannigan

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The Rules of Golf

By: Tom Watson,Frank Hannigan

Based on the rules drawn up by the R & A and USGA.

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Three Rivers Press

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0812917286

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A Course Called Ireland

A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee

By: Tom Coyne

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A Course Called Ireland

A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee

By: Tom Coyne

The hysterical story bestseller about one man's epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world's greatest round of golf By turns hilarious and poetic, A Course Called Ireland is a magnificent tour of a vibrant land and paean to the world's greatest game in the tradition of Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods. In his thirties, married, and staring down impending fatherhood, Tom Coyne was familiar with the last refuge of the adult male: the golfing trip. Intent on designing a golf trip to end all others, Coyne looked to Ireland, the place where his father has taught him to love the game years before. As he studied a map of the island and plotted his itinerary, it dawn on Coyne that Ireland was ringed with golf holes. The country began to look like one giant round of golf, so Coyne packed up his clubs and set off to play all of it-on foot. A Course Called Ireland is the story of a walking-averse golfer who treks his way around an entire country, spending sixteen weeks playing every seaside hole in Ireland. Along the way, he searches out his family's roots, discovers that a once-poor country has been transformed by an economic boom, and finds that the only thing tougher to escape than Irish sand traps are Irish pubs.

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Penguin

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1592405282

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We Could Be Heroes

By: Tom Fordyce,Ben Dirs

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We Could Be Heroes

By: Tom Fordyce,Ben Dirs

Ben: Do you ever worry you’ll die without having left a mark? Tom: What about when you won that 3 a.m. break-dancing battle with the overweight Australian girl? Ben: It’s not enough. I want to go down in history. Tom: You’re called Ben Dirs. You will. Finely-tuned triathlete Tom Fordyce and hopeless smoker Ben Dirs have made a living blogging for the BBC about the triumphs and tribulations of sport at its highest level – but they will never be World Champions themselves. Well, unless they can find some really pointless sporting challenges... From the gripping slow-motion drama of the World Sauna Championships to the Cotswold Olympicks, in which ‘competitors, wearing boots, attempt to kick each other,’ We Could Be Heroes is a collection of brilliantly funny gonzo despatches from the frontline of sport. If you can race Ben Fogle up a Yorkshire hillside carrying a sack of coal, or kick the shin out of Rory McGrath, you could be the Champion of the World – and what’s more, you’ll have very, very sore shins, my son.

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Pan Macmillan

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0330533282

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A Course Called Scotland

Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game

By: Tom Coyne

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A Course Called Scotland

Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game

By: Tom Coyne

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves. For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in college, studying abroad in London, he entered the lottery for a prized tee time in Scotland, grabbing his clubs and jumping the train to St. Andrews as his friends partied in Amsterdam; later, he golfed the entirety of Ireland’s coastline, chased pros through the mini-tours, and attended grueling Qualifying Schools in Australia, Canada, and Latin America. Yet, as he watched the greats compete, he felt something was missing. Then one day a friend suggested he attempt to play every links course in Scotland and qualify for the greatest championship in golf. The result is A Course Called Scotland, “a fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles” (GolfWeek), including St. Andrews, Turnberry, Dornoch, Prestwick, Troon, and Carnoustie. With his signature blend of storytelling, humor, history, and insight, Coyne weaves together his “witty and charming” (Publishers Weekly) journey to more than 100 legendary courses in Scotland with compelling threads of golf history and insights into the contemporary home of golf. As he journeys Scotland in search of the game’s secrets, he discovers new and old friends, rediscovers the peace and power of the sport, and, most importantly, reaffirms the ultimate connection between the game and the soul. It is “a must-read” (Golf Advisor) rollicking love letter to Scotland and golf as no one has attempted it before.

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Simon & Schuster

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1476754292

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition

Make Your Dream of Writing a Novel Come True

By: Tom Monteleone

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition

Make Your Dream of Writing a Novel Come True

By: Tom Monteleone

A completely updated guide for first-time novelists Completely revised to include new interviews with best-selling authors; more detailed information on writing genre fiction from paranormal romance to cozy mysteries; and everything a writer needs to know about self-publishing and ebooks to get started. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing a Novel, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference on how to write and publish a first novel. • Expert author with over thirty published novels • Includes interviews with new best-selling novelists • Features new material on writing genre fiction and self-publishing

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1101198117

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Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

By: Lonely Planet,Steve Fallon,Bridget Gleeson,Paul Harding,John Hecht,Tom Masters,Tom Spurling,Lucas Vidgen,Mara Vorhees

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Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

By: Lonely Planet,Steve Fallon,Bridget Gleeson,Paul Harding,John Hecht,Tom Masters,Tom Spurling,Lucas Vidgen,Mara Vorhees

#1 best-selling guide to Central America * Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Scale the Maya temples of Tikal, surf the smoothest and most uncrowded waves in Latin America, or explore the colonial charms of Granada; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Central America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, music, cuisine, sports, wildlife, environment, architecture, literature, cinema, current events Over 90 maps Covers Mexico's Yucatán & Chiapas, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides, our most comprehensive guides that cover destinations' top sights and offbeat experiences. Check out Lonely Planet Latin American Phrasebook & Dictionary or Lonely Planet Latin American Fast Talk to make your trip go smoother and to get more cultural enrichment out of your travels. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Central America. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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1786576767

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

By: Cheryl Anderson,Brian A. Crowell,Tom Mackin

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

By: Cheryl Anderson,Brian A. Crowell,Tom Mackin

This book is not par for the course—hundreds of color photos make learning golf techniques and skills fun. You'll learn how to drive, chip, and putt your way to a respectable score. This visual guide covers basics like grip, stance, and swing, along with techniques for executing various shots and solving common problems. Beginners and veteran duffers will see how to progress from in the rough to on the green. Concise lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review Each skill or technique is defined and described Detailed color photos demonstrate each shot or technique Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo Helpful tips provide additional guidance

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470165782

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All in the Best Possible Taste

Growing Up Watching Telly in the Eighties

By: Tom Bromley

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All in the Best Possible Taste

Growing Up Watching Telly in the Eighties

By: Tom Bromley

Television past, as LP Hartley might have once said, is another country. And, in the early 1980s it certainly was a different beast. There were still only three channels to watch; the evening's programmes finished with the playing of the national anthem; and the biggest prize on TV was not Chris Tarrant's million pounds but a speedboat on Bullseye . . . But as Tom Bromley suggests in this funny and warming memoir, all that was about to change: The 1980s saw the end of the original golden era of television, and the beginnings of TV as we know it today. In 1982, Channel 4 became the first new terrestrial channel for almost twenty years and by the end of the decade, Rupert Murdoch's Sky Television was vying to become Britain's first multi-channel provider. The result of all this was that slowly but surely, British viewers had more choice than ever before and the cost of this choice was the erosion of television as a shared national event. And no-one felt this change more deeply than Tom Bromley. Television played a large part in Tom's childhood. His first word was 'two', as in BBC Two, and his earliest childhood memory is seeing Johnny Ball at a church fete. With great humour and affection, Tom Bromley tells the story of a childhood spent with his three siblings and that other all-important family member; the television set.

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Simon and Schuster

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1847378544

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9781847378545

Weird Tales 359

By: Laird Barron,Richard Kirk,Stephen Graham Jones,Evan J. Peterson,Tom Underberg,Leena Likitalo,Conrad Williams,Joel Lane

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Weird Tales 359

By: Laird Barron,Richard Kirk,Stephen Graham Jones,Evan J. Peterson,Tom Underberg,Leena Likitalo,Conrad Williams,Joel Lane

Weird Tales 359 presents interviews with Laird Barron and Richard Kirk, features on books and weird music, and short stories by Stephen Graham Jones, Evan J. Peterson, Tom Underberg, Leena Likitalo, Joel Lane, and Conrad Williams -- plus poetry and the usual features.

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Wildside Press LLC

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1434443981

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Tom Watson's Strategic Golf

By: Tom Watson,Nick Seitz

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Tom Watson's Strategic Golf

By: Tom Watson,Nick Seitz

To master the game of golf, you have to go beyond the mechanics of the swing and learn how to play the golf course. Now golf superstar Tom Watson, the 1993 United States Ryder Cup Team Captain, teaches his game-winning tactics to golfers at all skill levels, and demonstrates how to take a strategic approach to the game. Short, to-the-point chapters tell you first how to prepare for a game: how to create a "personal par" chart, how to get the most out of a practice round, how to "work the ball" so its trajectory suits the situation, and how to "rehearse" for your next match. Now you're ready to take on the tactics of conquering the course itself: the different ways to attack par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s; the defensive maneuvers around and through trouble spots like bad lies and bad weather; and how to make a crucial decision to play a shot safe or go for the green.

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Pocket Books

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0671743627

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9780671743628

What Do I Read Next?

By: Neil Barron

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What Do I Read Next?

By: Neil Barron

By identifying similarities in various books, this annual selection guide helps readers to independently choose titles of interest published in the last year.Each entry describes a separate book, listing everything readers need to know to make selections. Arranged by author within six genre sections, detailed entries provide: Title Publisher and publication dateSeriesNames and descriptions of charactersTime period and geographical settingReview citationsStory typesBrief plot summarySelected other books by the authorSimilar books by different authorsAuthor, title, series, character name, character description, time period, geographic setting and genre/sub-genre indexes are included to facilitate research.

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Gale Cengage

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0787690228

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The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

By: Tom Stableford

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The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

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This book provides a wide range of Russian literature as well as literal translations for the first part of the book.

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The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

Off the Main Sequence

Off the Main Sequence

The Rules of Golf

The Rules of Golf

A Course Called Ireland

A Course Called Ireland

We Could Be Heroes

We Could Be Heroes

A Course Called Scotland

A Course Called Scotland

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition

Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Golf

All in the Best Possible Taste

All in the Best Possible Taste

Weird Tales 359

Weird Tales 359

Tom Watson's Strategic Golf

Tom Watson's Strategic Golf

What Do I Read Next?

What Do I Read Next?

The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

The Literary Appreciation of Russian Writers

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