Dieses Glossar der einzigartigen Fußballbegriffe aus aller Welt dokumentiert die skurrile und wunderbar kreative eigene Sprache, die von Fans, Kommentatoren und Spielern auf der ganzen Welt verwendet wird. Von einem platzierten Schuss dorthin, »wo die Eule schläft«, (ins obere Eck des Tores) in Brasilien bis zum »Schokoladenbein« eines einseitig begabten Spielers in den Niederlanden ist dieses umfassend recherchierte Buch unterhaltsam und lehrreich zugleich. Der Leser erfährt, warum Dundee-United-Fans in Nigeria einen schweren Stand haben und was Bambi auf dem Eis mit Fußball zu tun hat. Mit über 700 Begriffen aus 89 Ländern ist es das ultimative Wörterbuch für die globale Sprache des Fußballs.
Tom Williams Bücher
Tom Williams ist ein Technologieveteran, dessen Karriere die Art und Weise, wie wir arbeiten, lernen, uns unterhalten und interagieren, tiefgreifend verändert hat. Seine Romane befassen sich mit dem komplexen Zusammenspiel von Technologie und menschlicher Erfahrung und enthalten oft einen Kommentar des Autors zur Klärung der technologischen Konzepte in seinen Erzählungen. Williams lädt die Leser ein, sich mit seinem Werk auseinanderzusetzen und regt zur Beobachtung und Diskussion über die Technologien an, die unsere Welt prägen.
Chinesische Medizin
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How Britain Shaped the Manufacturing World
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The author was inspired by his family history to examine the British manufacturing industry.
Focusing on growth strategies, this book provides practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses. It covers essential topics such as effective marketing techniques, optimizing operations, and building a strong team. With actionable advice and real-world examples, readers will learn how to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a competitive marketplace. The emphasis is on creating sustainable success and fostering innovation to achieve long-term business objectives.
The players, the goals, the games, the scandals, the gloom and the glory: the story of French football’s chequered coming of age over the last 40 years.
Complete Chinese medicine
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Chinese Medicine has never been so popular and relevant to the modern way of life and yet the sysem itself has evolved over 3,000 years. More and more people are turning to its Taoist-influenced vision of healing through balancing the bodily harmonics. It is essential reading for all those who seek a natural means to total health. This authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated guide to the healing world of Chinese Medicine covers the basic principles behind Chinese Medicine; the meridian system and how it works; the causes of disharmony; treatments including acupuncture, herbal remedies, nutrition, qigong and meditation; and Chinese Medicine and the future of healthcare.
Viking Britain
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
A new narrative history of the Viking Age, interwoven with exploration of the physical remains and landscapes that the Vikings fashioned and walked: their rune-stones and ship burials, settlements and battlefields.
Do You Speak Football?
- 289 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
An expertly compiled and utterly delightful compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football around the world.
Hooked For Life
- 118 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
The narrative explores the profound connection between fishing and personal growth, highlighting the author's journey from childhood to fatherhood. Initially, fishing was a solitary pursuit intertwined with lessons of masculinity from his father. However, the arrival of his daughter transformed his perspective, shifting the focus from the thrill of the catch to the joy of shared experiences and lasting memories. The author also reflects on how the patience and persistence gained from fishing have influenced his career in the security industry, emphasizing a life filled with love and fulfillment.
