In 2015, 19-year-old Londoner, Tom Davies rode 18,000 miles to become the youngest person ever to cycle around the world. Emu Racing and Record Chasing recounts his journey, covering 100 miles a day and visiting 21 different countries to complete a very big circle from London to London.
Retelling the story of the decades across the United States in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, this book reveals how the War on Poverty cultivated black self-determination politics and demonstrates that federal, state, and local funds during this period bolstered economic, social, and... číst celé
To Stand by the Sickbed describes the development of medical services in the Swansea and Neath districts, drawing on what is known of the work of doctors who practised there from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. It contains biographical details concerning 310 doctors and a number of photographs, and the discussion of the medical advances in that period makes fascinating reading. It will be of interest to those who enjoy medical or social history.
Over 100,000 miles to cover, one man, one bike and one hungry stomach.
A fascinating first-hand exploration of the entire 1,100 miles of the Offa's Dyke and Wales Coast Paths, with heart-warmingly open and honest insights into facing this enormous challenge. The author's contagious enthusiasm for Wales cannot fail to inspire readers to get out on the trail themselves and see what this incredible country has to offer.
Ryan Lucas is the sole owner of the world’s largest privately owned security company, Globalsec. Ryan involves himself in a secret mission to save the daughters and wife of a diplomat and leads one of his elite commando squads to locate and save the women from criminals in a volatile country.But the mission takes on a bizarre twist and Ryan finds himself kidnapped by an alien race of beings that desperately need his skill and help. Ryan will risk everything, including his life, to carry out this extraordinary mission and face his greatest challenge ever. No training or experience has prepared him for this unique mission alone and without his beloved and loyal Privateers. Unbeknown to Ryan, the consequences of his success or failure will reach not only back to Earth, but his own family.Will Ryan and his brave Privateers finally meet their match, or will Ryan pull one last winning card from the deck that will save the universe?