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The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland
From the authors of Taking the Plunge, an in-depth, impassioned and expert guide to how, when and why to enjoy wild swimming adventures in Scotland. This unique guide to the where, when, how and why of wild swimming in Scotland draws upon the passion and knowledge of the wild swimming community. Here they share their hard-earned secrets, expertise and spirit of adventure to bring together over a hundred of the most invigorating and rewarding swimming spots around the country. All of which have been tried and tested by swimmers who can be found immersed there regularly, come rain or shine, ice or balmy waters. How do you get started? What do you need? Why is wild swimming so good for you? Plus...biosecurity, water access, road access, wild camping, the plastic problem Full of local knowledge, quirky tips and a spirit of adventure, The Art of Wild Swimming is a brilliant, practical guide to wild swimming in Scotland which will help you make the most of your wild swims and the wild swimming community, as well as looking after the environment.
Taking the Plunge
The thrill of plunging--or dipping a toe--into open water brings joy, confidence, adventure, and friendship. It can wash away stress and sadness, pain and grief. Here water is a great healer, a place to feel gloriously, elementally alive and in touch with yourself, with others, and with nature. Full of life-affirming personal stories and breath-taking images of scenery and swimmers, this bookcelebrates the remarkable wild swimming community. With practical advice on how wild swimming works and how to get started--from what you'll need (a swimsuit and a smile ) to where best to go (rivers, oceans, lochs, lakes . . .)--there's never been a better time to take the plunge.
For the Love of Trees
For the Love of Trees is a beautiful celebration of trees and our connection with them. Combining amazing photographic portraits of people and trees with powerful personal testimonies, it tells stories of unique relationships with favourite trees. There are stories of people who have fought for trees, put down roots by planting them; found solace among them during times of grief; fallen in love through them; felt uplifted or relieved from stress or anxiety in their presence; known the way a window out on a tree can help during times of illness; memorialised loved ones through them; protected them and sought to understand them. These are stories of why trees have mattered to individuals, and how they have impacted on the lives of people whose own span, particularly in the case of older trees, is just a fraction of rings in their existence. Above all, this is a book about relationships - between humans and these majestic, long-living plants - at this time of climate emergency. For the Love of Trees is both unique and timely, as we look to find a new balance between humanity and our planet.
The Art of Wild Swimming: England and Wales
Full of local knowledge, quirky tips, celebrity stories - and shot through with wit, wisdom and a spirit of adventure - The Art of Wild Swimming is as much about the wild swimming community, as it is about where to do it.
Swim Wild
Live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature. Brothers Jack, Calum and Robbie have been swimming together their whole lives, and have never lost the sense of wonder, excitement and relief that getting in open water brings. In this book, we learn about their swimming feats, from tackling the 145km River Eden to setting the world record for swimming in the Arctic. They take us through their preparation for these expeditions, including sourcing wild spots in the heart of sprawling cities in which to train. They document the challenges they encounter and the successes often achieved in the most unexpected ways. And with everything they've learned, they give tips f...
Deacon King Kong
From the author of THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE... A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK Chosen by BARACK OBAMA as a favourite read TOP TEN books of the year, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST NATIONAL BOOK AWARD winning author 'Brilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic.' JOYCE CAROL OATES 'Deeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane.' JUNOT DIAZ 'Among the greatest American storytellers of our time.' BOOKPAGE 'A modern day Mark Twain' NYT Book Review The year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots - for no apparent reason - the local drug-dealer who used to be part of the church'...
The Ripple Effect
A Beautifully Photographed Swimming Book “Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wild swimming - you won't regret it.” -Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Dive into the wonderful world of wild swimming with a series of photographs by Anna Deacon that captures the wonderful world of diving. Forging friendships in the water. Enter the world of aquatics and learn about the community of swimmers that Britain’s wild swimming creates. Wild swimming isn’t just a pastime; it’s an ocean of connection that attracts swimmers across Britain and draws people from all walks of life to dive deep and find inspiration in the water. A swimmer’s paradise. The Ripple Effect showcases all types of swimmers. F...
GilesSolveKatie
Award-winning fashion designer Giles Deacon, celebrated photographer Sølve Sundsbø, and super-stylist Katie Grand explore 15 years of their finest collaborations in this inspiring and unique book, illustrated with stunning photography by Sølve Sundsbø. For the first time, Deacon, Sundsbø, and Grand discuss the stories, production and artistry behind some of their greatest work together, much of which is published here for the first time. Through exclusive interviews, the trio examines the clothing, photography, and styling – recording their inspirations and providing valuable insights into their virtuosity. Featuring fashion's pre-eminent models, including Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, and Stephanie Seymour, and insightful anecdotes about putting together and shooting a collection, GilesSølveKatie provides insider knowledge of the trade and outstanding fashion photography.
Miracle at St Anna
High in the Tuscan mountains, four soldiers of the US Army's 92nd Division of African-American 'Buffalo' soldiers rescue a traumatised Italian boy from the Germans and stumble into a war-torn villages looking for help. Instead they find themselves stranded between worlds, with the German Army hidden on one side and their racist and largely mismanaged American commanding officers on the other. Floating between myth and reality in a place where belief in magic co-exists with the most horrific acts of war, they are all about to be touched by a miracle.
The Lady Anatomist
Anna Morandi Manzolini (1714-74), a woman artist and scientist, surmounted meager origins and limited formal education to become one of the most acclaimed anatomical sculptors of the Enlightenment. The Lady Anatomist tells the story of her arresting life and times, in light of the intertwined histories of science, gender, and art that complicated her rise to fame in the eighteenth century. Examining the details of Morandi’s remarkable life, Rebecca Messbarger traces her intellectual trajectory from provincial artist to internationally renowned anatomical wax modeler for the University of Bologna’s famous medical school. Placing Morandi’s work within its cultural and historical context, as well as in line with the Italian tradition of anatomical studies and design, Messbarger uncovers the messages contained within Morandi’s wax inscriptions, part complex theories of the body and part poetry. Widely appealing to those with an interest in the tangled histories of art and the body, and including lavish, full-color reproductions of Morandi’s work, The Lady Anatomist is a sophisticated biography of a true visionary.
