Bøger af David Coggins

From the New York Times bestselling author of Men and Style comes a witty guide to manners for the modern man

An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler.In The Optimist, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney).

Sam who hasn't seen her father since childhood when he divorced her mother re-marries and moves with his new bride to Australia but becomes widowed for the second time. It is on a request by his second wife to find his daughter and to put things right between them and so he invites his daughter over to see him but his lavish lifestyle fuels many questions of which Sam needs answers to. On the plain over unknown to her is his step-son, is he also an orphan of fate like herself? They soon become acquainted when he occupies the seat next to hers for the rest of the flight.

Get Krafty With These Unique and Delicious Recipes It's really easy to get set in your ways and into a routine. We do it with a lot of things in life; school, work, morning routines and yes, even cooking. The problem is there are so many different ways to use one ingredient, but we can't see past the usual method of cooking with it. In this book, I will teach you awesome ways to make a simple ingredient, kraft macaroni, into something so much better! My favorite recipe ever: slow cooked mac and cheese, it is to die for!)

From the author of the instant fishing classic, The Optimist, comes new wisdom, humor, and experience on five extraordinary fly fishing expeditions in the US and around the world that mark the author's pilgrimmage into the next phase of life: starting a family.

New York Times BestsellerMen and Style reaches beyond standard "e;what to wear"e; advice: It is equal parts style guide and intriguing conversation about the masculine identity within the world of fashion. David Coggins explores the history of men's style and learns from some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry and beyond. Its essays and interviews discuss the lessons men learned from their fathers, the mistakes they made as young men, and how they emerged to become better men. Some of the most dapper men in the world discuss bad mustaches, misguided cologne choices, and unfortunate prom tuxedos. All the men here have arrived at a place in the world and have a keen understanding about how they fit in it. Men and Style celebrates singular men who've lived well and can tell us about how they earned their worldview. They're smart enough to absorb the wisdom that's hidden in the world, and even smarter to wear that wisdom lightly.