Lisa Purcell - Böcker

Den här boken ger kvinnor de insikter och kunskaper de behöver om sin kropp för att få ut maximalt av sin styrketräning. Med hjälp av anatomiska genomskärningar av kroppen kan man tydligt se hur olika muskler arbetar vid olika övningar. På så sätt blir det lättare att förstå hur man ska göra för att styrketräna korrekt och få ut det mesta möjliga av övningarna.

“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away” —Paul Terry If ever a book could lift your spirits and make you smile — this is it! Wisdom of Sloths is a wise and whimsical book that passes along optimistic and heartfelt messages about idleness and energy, hopes of sleep and dreams. “When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap” —Tom Hopkinson Here for the first time charming images of this entertaining animal are presented with an inspiring compendium of the wise words of wits through the ages. “I’ve heard that hard work won’t kill anyone. But why take the chance?” —W.C Fields The pairing of quotations and images will turn the grumpiest frown upside down. Make somebody smile today with Wisdom of Sloths. “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow, just as well.” —Mark Twain

“It’s all in the eyes: those magnificent piercing optics are what make all owls look like they are deep in concentrated scrutiny and steeped in long-lost knowledge” —Matt Swell With their big round eyes that gaze out intensely, owls have long captured our hearts and imaginations. Here, charming images of these mysterious nocturnal raptors are presented with an inspiring compendium of the wise words of wits throughout the ages. The pairing of quotations and images will turn the grumpiest frown upside down. Wisdom of Owls makes the perfect present for a forlorn friend or perky pal, a low loved one or even yourself — no matter what the mood. People quoted include Toni Morrison, C.S. Lewis, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln and, one of the great invokers of owls, William Shakespeare. “Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often” —Mae West Make somebody smile today—with the delightful Wisdom of Owls.

Readers say it best: "fascinating book" with "beautiful photos" and "information regarding all kinds of light houses"From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), Lighthouses of the World traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries.

A celebration of all things tattoo, this visually appealing wealth of tattoo knowledge will have you running for the nearest tattoo artist. The twenty-first century has seen a boom in tattooing, with millions of American’s—23 percent of them—boasting ink on their body. This popular pastime is not something to be taken lightly, as there are dozens of aspects to consider when planning your ink. Art on Skin helps with that planning by detailing the different types of art, ink, and artists that pervade the industry.Using striking visuals, Art on Skin showcases the beauty of the art of tattooing and aids in the choosing of a style, with detailed descriptions of the many different styles of tattoos, including fine art, cartoon characters, wildlife, and many more. The full-color photographs within these pages will leave you with dreams of your own pieces, and stories from others who have lived the tattoo experience will keep you from stumbling upon unwelcome surprises. This is the perfect book for tattoo lovers and prospective tattoo junkies of all kinds.