Andy Martin Bücher

224p hardback, a fresh copy, clean, firm binding, in excellent condition, like new, signed by the author, this copy published in the year 1993

It had never been attempted before, and might never be done again. One man watching another man write a novel from beginning to end. On September 1, 2014, in an 11th floor apartment in New York, Lee Child embarked on the twentieth book in his globally successful Jack Reacher series. Andy Martin was there to see him do it, sitting a couple of yards behind him, peering over his shoulder as the writer took another drag of a Camel cigarette and tapped out the first sentence: “Moving a guy as big as Keever wasn’t easy.” Miraculously, Child and Martin stuck with it, in tandem, for the next 8 months, right through to the bitter-sweet end and the last word, “needle”. Reacher Said Nothing is a one-of-a-kind meta-book, an uncompromising account in real time of the genesis, evolution and completion of a single work, Make Me. While unveiling the art of writing a thriller Martin also gives us a unique insight into the everyday life of an exemplary writer. From beginning to end, Martin captures all the sublime confidence, stumbling uncertainty, omniscience, cluelessness, ecstasy, despair, and heart-thumping suspense that go into writing a number-one bestseller.

This is the true story of Ted, Viscount Deerhurst, an aristocrat’s son who dedicated his life to becoming a professional surfer. Surfing was a means of escape, from England, from the fraught charges of nobility, from family, and, often, from his own demons. Ted was good on the board, but never made it to the very highest ranks of a sport that, like most, treats second-best as nowhere at all. He kept on surfing, ending up where all surfers go to live or die, the paradise of Hawaii. There, doomed to the inevitable, he fell in love with a dancer called Lola, who worked in a Honolulu nightclub. The problem with paradise, as he was soon to discover, is that gangsters always get there first. Lola already had a serious boyfriend, a man who went by the name of Pit Bull. Ted was given fair warning to stay away. But he had a besetting sin, for which he paid the heaviest price: He never knew when to give up.Surf, Sweat and Tears takes us into the world of global surfing, revealing a dark side beneath the dazzling sun and cream-crested waves. Here is surf noir at its most compelling, a dystopian tale of one man’s obsessions, wiped out in a grizzly true crime.

In the world of rugby, the All Blacks have an unparalleled legacy. Legends in Black features candid interviews with New Zealand rugby legends, who share their insights on what it means to be an All Black. Topics include first selection, the haka, international and provincial rugby, professionalism, team culture, camaraderie, technical advancements, coaching, and leadership. This unique account provides unprecedented access to some of the sport's biggest names, revealing the secrets behind their success. John Hart emphasizes the ingrained winning ethos that has been a fundamental part of the culture for years. Colin Meads discusses the importance of leadership within the team, describing his role as a mediator. Wayne "Buck" Shelford reflects on the habit of winning and the necessity of learning to lose graciously. Andy Haden highlights the significance of playing for those around you rather than just the team's name or colors. With these insights, Legends in Black captures the essence of what it means to be part of a legendary team, showcasing the values and traditions that drive their ongoing success. Also available as an eBook.

Vzdělávání zážitkem má několik základních charakteristik, mezi něž patří například snaha o osobní rozvoj, prvek dobrodružství, které nemusí mít nutně povahu fyzické zátěže, jistou míru nejistoty a přijímání rizik, element výzvy a reflexe, zasazení do neobvyklého prostředí, přítomnost her, využití metafor a rozborů proběhlých aktivit. Mají-li všechny tyto charakteristiky být využity v zážitkovém programu, je třeba návrhu takového programu věnovat zvláštní pozornost.