Andrew Edwards Bücher

Faszination Fixed-Gear zwischen Keirin und Kurierdienst: Weltweit grassiert das Fixie-Fieber. Immer mehr Menschen steigen auf das Fahrrad in seiner puristischen Form – ohne Freilauf, Schaltung und Bremse. Das Fixed-Gear-Bike fasziniert als elegante Rennmaschine und als Arbeitstier für Radkuriere. Es ist ein Meisterwerk von Designern und Ingenieuren, die ihre Kunst lieben. Das Fixie bietet die Freiheit, durch dichten Stadtverkehr zu navigieren und ist Ausdruck von Ästhetik, Rebellion und ungebremstem Glück. Rund um das Starrgangrad hat sich eine eigene Straßenkultur entwickelt. Dieses Buch dokumentiert diese pulsierende Bewegung und spannt den Bogen von der Technik der Fixed-Gear-Bikes und ihren Ursprüngen bis hin zu ihrem individuellen Design, das unsere Straßen prägt. Es beleuchtet Weltrekordler, Kuriere, Bikepolo-Spieler und Künstler, die im Fixie ihre Inspiration finden. Andrew Edwards und Max Leonard bieten einen rasanten Einblick in ein Universum, in dem die Straßenverkehrsordnung oft ignoriert wird. Mit zahlreichen Interviews und Fotografien erforschen sie die Leidenschaft für die Einheit von Form und Funktion, den richtigen Style und den wahren Temporausch. So wird das Buch zum Denkmal für die reinste Form des Fahrrads und die außergewöhnlichen Menschen, die mit dem Fixie besondere Momente schaffen.

Set against a backdrop of societal collapse in America, Grayson grapples with a death-bed promise to protect a couple expecting a child. As he navigates a chaotic landscape filled with mercenaries, refugees, and ruthless elites, he confronts his own profound loss and the moral complexities of survival. The narrative blends apocalyptic themes with literary depth, echoing the styles of Cormac McCarthy and Joseph Conrad, while exploring the tension between beauty and brutality in a decaying civilization.

The eight guides in the City Cycling Europe series are each devoted to a different city: London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Antwerp/Ghent, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona and Milan. Each compact volume features cycle-friendly neighbourhoods, itineraries, cycle maps and places to visit where cyclists are always welcome. Aimed primarily at those looking to take casual weekend breaks, there is also information for hardcore racing enthusiasts and special routes for those wishing to escape the traffic. Initally, all eight volumes will be released as a special edition boxed set.

Rising up from the heart of the Mediterranean, Sicily has a rich and ancient history spanning over 2,000 years. A bounty prized by invaders from the Greeks, Romans and Vandals to the Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, Sicily's violently beautiful landscapes are haunted by a vibrant mix of cultures and her soil has always been fertile ground for the literary and artistic imagination. This compelling guide uncovers the island's multi-faceted personality through those literary figures who have managed to get under her skin - from Pindar, Cicero and Aeschylus to Shakespeare and Cervantes; DH Lawrence, Coleridge and Oscar Wilde to Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Ezra Pound and Lawrence Durrell; as well as local writers who have defined the modern Italian novel - Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and Leonardo Sciascia. Through their words and lives we witness the beauty, pain and power of the Sicilian cultural landscape and discover how the potent mix of influences on the island's society has been preserved forever in literature.

A quirky collection of true stories from the stranger side of horse racing, featuring horse-swapping skulduggery, battling jockeys and a horse that may or may not have beaten a train.

Fixed-gear cycling has today become the coolest form of urban transport, giving rise to a global fixed-gear culture.Fixed is the first book to document fixed-gear cycling. The authors have traveled to cities around the world to examine at first hand the intersections between the fixed-gear bike's design and its racing heritage, and the street style and customization that are at the heart of its current popularity.Interviews with sports-people, frame-builders, and those at the nexus of design, art, and fixed-gear culture give an insight into fixed-wheel design, philosophy, and riding experience. The book will appeal to cyclistsfixed-gear riders, urban riders, racers, and those interested in cycling heritageas well as to a wider design audience.

The narrative follows Andrew Edwards, diagnosed with autism at four, and his mother's relentless determination to defy a bleak prognosis. Instead of succumbing to despair, she actively seeks to provide him with a fulfilling life, challenging societal expectations. Their journey highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of parental love in the face of adversity.

Set against the backdrop of Sicily's Grand Hotel, the story intertwines themes of murder, music, and mafia intrigue. As the characters navigate the glamorous yet dangerous world of the hotel, secrets unravel, revealing the dark connections between the elite and organized crime. The narrative explores the tension between ambition and morality, showcasing the impact of the mafia on personal lives and relationships, all while the haunting melodies of music play a pivotal role in the unfolding drama.

A Super Quick guide to beating writing anxiety, providing tools and tips for overcoming blocks, improving productivity and building good assignment writing habits.

Andalucia is the quintessence of Spain and yet, historically and culturally, it is surprisingly unlike the rest of the country. Its literary history began to develop with the Romans and reached an early flowering when Arabic poets drew on centuries of literary tradition, together with the landscapes and passions of Moorish Spain. Later, Prosper Mâerimâee, Byron and Washington Irving forged legends of exotic southern Spain that persist to this day and Spanish writers themselves captured the rich tapestry of Andalucian culture, from Cervantes' Seville to the Câordoba of Baroque poet Luis de Gâongora and Lorca's 'hidden Andalucia'. With the advent of the Civil War, a new generation flocked to Andalucia and were inspired to write some of the Twentieth Century's most iconic works of literature, from Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls to Gerald Brenan's The Spanish Labyrinth and Laurie Lee's trilogy of books. As vibrant and compelling as the region itself, Andalucia: A Literary Guide for Travellers illuminates the very soul of Spain.