Bøger af Nick Newman

Two elderly sisters tend a large walled garden, planting and reaping crops according to the plans left to them in an almanac by their mother. They are entirely self-sufficient, they believe that the outside world is a wilderness and that they will only survive if they remain in the garden and live as their mother dictated. They live in one part of a large house inherited house, the doors to the upper levels sealed off - the secrets of their past sealed along behind them. And they dare not look beyond the walls for fear of what lurks outside. But then the arrival of a young boy unsettles their careful lives and makes them begin to question the existence they have so carefully forged and the 'truth' that has been laid out for them in this strange new world. One sister believes that everything their mother has taught them will keep them safe; the other longs for the possibilities of a different life she might have lived. Meanwhile the boy is perhaps not quite as innocent as he seems...

From beacons to barricades, towers to treehouses, this highly illustrated book explores the unique intersection between architecture and activism in historical moments of societal change.

An insight into how to develop the Horizontal Jumper, The Horizontal Jumps: Planning for Long Term Development details aspects of long-term preparation, training periodization, technical guidelines, and more. Chapter breakdowns include: 1) An introduction to the horizontal jumps, and a look at past, present, and future jumpers. 2) A breakdown of the technical components of the Long and Triple Jump, including picture guides, common errors and corrections, and coaching related topics. 3) A look at the physical components required for success, and related information regarding training design. The chapter concludes with descriptions of specific testing protocols and evaluation tables for both men and women. 4) Discusses training methods and principles related to the development of event specific abilities. Concludes with information on recovery methods, the prevention of overtraining and more. 5) Discusses how the training components are periodized and progressed throughout the training year. Included is information on exercise progressions, periodization styles, load manipulation, and exercise choice. 6) Details how the pieces of the program fit together to create a structured training program. Includes a breakdown of each training phase and how to structure the short and long term plan. Examples include an American influenced and European influenced training philosophy. Also included are a variety of periodization, tapering, and peaking strategies. 7) This chapter brings it all together and demonstrates periodized and ready to use training programs written in multiple training styles. Includes complete training phases for preparation, competition and peak competition. 8) Chapter 8 presents exercise pictures and descriptions. Included are primary options such as plyometrics, and special weight training exercises, as well as the secondary training inventory and description guide. Final Thoughts include 101 tips for horizontal jumpers and closing words. Overall, the book is an introductory/mid level coaching resource, full of information, and presented in a simple to use format. From the serious professional to the part-time high school coach, if you are interested in the jumps or Track and Field training in general, this book is welcome addition to your library.

One of the most difficult parts of communicating is delivering the good news of Jesus in a way that people can understand and relate to. Too often people come to church yearning to learn who Jesus is but leave more confused than when they first walked through the doors. But it's not impossible to teach the gospel in a clear, yet powerful way.You may be wondering, why "Bridge the Gap"? We see gaps everywhere in life, but one we ignore far too often is the gap between where people are and where God wants them to be. By bridging this gap in our sermons more people can come to know and accept Christ as their Savior.In the pages of this book you will find simple and effective tips for communicating and the tools you'll need to build the bridge that will help people meet God on the other side of the gap. With Jesus, you have the power to impact eternity by delivering messages that lead to more conversions and less confusion!

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!“terrific comedy packed with killer comic dialogue... plenty of twists and turns” ***** Whatsonstage“Deliciously stuffed with Shakespeare...a laugh-a-minute” **** Mail on Sunday