The Adventures Of A Bicycle Frame Builder Old Enough To Know Better

Author : Malc Cowle
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781445777863

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The Adventures of a Bicycle Frame Builder - Old Enough To Know Better by Malc Cowle Pdf

Set against the contrasting backdrops of industrial Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales, Old Enough to Know Better tells the story of ten years in the life of bicycle frame builder, Malc Cowle. It was a decade when Malc should have been enjoying peace and tranquillity. Instead, it proved to be exactly the opposite; a period of turmoil, death threats and danger.It's a story involving the curse of alcoholism, a major currency counterfeiting operation, seduction, deceit, betrayal and murder.It's also a wonderful guide to good cycling, pubs and campsites in the Yorkshire Dales and other parts of the North of England.An exciting and absorbing read from start to finish.

Author : Malc Cowle
Publisher : Malc Cowle
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781445765785

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The Devil's Jig by Malc Cowle Pdf

Mike Hand gets caught up in the rivalry between two music festivals which is threatening to upset the idyllic rural harmony of his adopted Dentingdale.A host of well-drawn characters from the Dale and from Mike's former life play out an absorbing tale that moves effortlessly between the bar of 'The Sun' and the glorious landscape beyond.As the plot unfolds, Mike becomes the innocent victim of a hit-and-run accident that develops into an excellent 'whodunit' and ultimately a surprising denouement involving his friends, his son Tom, a clever Mancunian copper and even a former lover.This tale cannot fail to fascinate and enthral its readers, even one who doesn't keep up with the latest rumours circulating in 'The Sun'.Bob PontefractGawthrop, Dentdale

Author : Malc Cowle
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781447875635

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Dirty Politics - Hard Times - A Trilogy of Chartism by Malc Cowle Pdf

Author : Malc Cowle
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781447875703

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Dirty Politics - Famine Times - A Trilogy of Blasphemies by Malc Cowle Pdf

Author : Marc-Andre R. Chimonas
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Bicycles
ISBN : 1492232645

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Lugged Bicycle Frame Construction by Marc-Andre R. Chimonas Pdf

Contrary to popular belief, building a strong well-aligned bicycle frame does not require thousands of dollars of tools or weeks of hands-on training. This manual instructs the reader how to construct a quality lugged bicycle frame using inexpensive tools. Sections of this manual describe: principals of bicycle design; brazing technique; the use of inexpensive air-fuel and industrial grade oxy-fuel torches; tube mitering; jigging using inexpensive materials; builds for 26 inch, 650c, 650b, and 700c wheels; builds for tires up to 45 mm wide; and a step-by-step walkthrough of the frame building process. Build the following: road racing bicycles, all-road bicycles, touring bicycles, commuting bicycles, fixies and single speed bicycles, cyclocross and monstercross bicycles.

Author : Edward Gorey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 0151003149

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The Epiplectic Bicycle by Edward Gorey Pdf

The story of an intrepid voyage of epic proportion with a hero unequaled in the annals of literature. Gorey is "a man of enormous erudition . . . an artist and writer of genius" ("The New Yorker").

Author : Julian Barnes
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307957337

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The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Pdf

BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.

Author : Bike Snob NYC
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781452113470

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The Enlightened Cyclist by Bike Snob NYC Pdf

The author of Bike Snob helps bike commuters transcend common obstacles and handle cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists with grace. The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few. In this follow-up to Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm. He asks the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike.

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181818

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433069078156

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The Wheel and Cycling Trade Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joe Kurmaskie
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cyclists
ISBN : 9780609809112

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Metal Cowboy by Joe Kurmaskie Pdf

This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.

Author : Robert Penn
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780141930893

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It's All About the Bike by Robert Penn Pdf

As seen on TV The bicycle is one of mankind's greatest inventions - and the most popular form of transport in history. Robert Penn has ridden one most days of his adult life. In his late 20s, he pedalled 40,000 kilometres around the world. Yet, like cyclists everywhere, the utilitarian bikes he currently owns don't even hint at this devotion. Robert needs a new bike, a bespoke machine that reflects how he feels when he's riding it - like an ordinary man touching the gods. It's All About the Bike is the story of a journey to design and build a dream bike. En route, Robert explores the culture, science and history of the bicycle. From Stoke-on-Trent, where an artisan hand builds his frame, to California, home of the mountain bike, where Robert tracks down the perfect wheels, via Portland, Milan and Coventry, birthplace of the modern bicycle, this is the narrative of our love affair with cycling. It's a tale of perfect components - parts that set the standard in reliability, craftsmanship and beauty. It tells how the bicycle has changed the course of human history, from the invention of the 'people's nag' to its role in the emancipation of women, and from the engineering marvel of the tangent-spoked wheel to the enduring allure of the Tour de France. It's the story of why we ride, and why this simple machine remains central to life today.

Author : Jobst Brandt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Bicycles
ISBN : 0960723668

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The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt Pdf

Author : Mark Beyer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823959856

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Bicycles of the Past by Mark Beyer Pdf

Did you know that riders had to use stepstools to get onto the first bikes?

Author : Elspeth Beard
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782438052

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Lone Rider by Elspeth Beard Pdf

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left behind her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her motorbike. This is the story of a unique and life-changing adventure.