Matrix pro náctileté. 24 hodin napětí. Strhující příběh na pomezí skutečnosti a virtuální reality.
24. prosince v osm hodin večer vyletěla vojenská základna v Pinegrove do povětří. Výbuch zdevastoval rozsáhlé plochy lesního porostu i část odlehlého horského údolí, kde základna sídlila. Žádná oficiální příčina katastrofy nebyla nikdy zveřejněna. Na základně bylo v době výbuchu 185 vědců a vojáků, mezi nimi i sedm zvláštních teenagerů. Tato kniha vypráví o jejich posledních čtyřiadvaceti hodinách.
Kniha s více než 200 barevnými fotografiemi poodhaluje, jak se můžete díky
tvrdé práci, odhodlání a talentu stát mistrem na fotbalovém hřišti i mimo něj.
Autor spolupracoval s Cristianem Ronaldem a jeho zapálení zapůsobilo na takové
osobnosti jako jsou David Beckham a Neymar. Andrewova upřímná doznání o cestě
za snem a překonávání nepřízně osudu, prokládané dechberoucími triky, ukázkami
taktizování, základními dovednostmi a tipy na zlepšování techniky, dokazují,
že nadšení a trpělivost hrají jednu z nejdůležitějších rolí v každé sportovní
aréně i mimo ni. Andrew Henderson byl šestnáctiletý nadějný hráč ragby, když
jeho kariéru ukončilo vážné zranění. Obrátil tedy pozornost k fotbalu -
přesněji řečeno k freestylovým fotbalovým dovednostem - a už se nikdy neohlédl
zpět. Nyní je pětinásobným mistrem světa a osminásobným mistrem Velké Británie
ve freestylovém fotbale. V této jedinečné knize Andrew shromažďuje všechny své
zkušenosti a rady, které vám pomohou stát se lepšími fotbalisty.
"'Passion, positivity and precision ... and always be willing to learn something new.' Athlete Andrew Henderson was just sixteen years old when a horrific rugby injury put paid to his career in the game. So he turned his attention to football--more specifically, freestyling football skills--and never looked back. Now a five-time World Freestyling Champion and the UK Freestyle football champion for eight years running, in this unique manual Andrew brings together all his expertise and advice to help make you a better footballer. Packed with over 100 step-by-step skill tutorials, tricks, tips and guidance, Andrew also reveals how hard work, dedication and flair allowed him to become a master on the football pitch and beyond. Having worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, impressed the likes of David Beckham and Neymar, to performing at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and various World Cups around the world, he is now sharing all his secrets and famous freestyling skills to help you improve your football techniques and take them onto the pitch. Interspersed with the jaw-dropping tricks, guidance on tackling, fundamental skills and tips on advancing your expertise, Andrew's passionate advice about following a dream and overcoming adversity prove that both enthusiasm and patience play a major part in any sporting arena. This isn't only about teaching the physical elements but learning from a master about how to focus your mentality to bring flair, passion and precision to your game"--Publisher's description
Set in a technologically advanced refuge, New Hebrides is the last livable place on Earth, designed by the late visionary Alan Carver. Isolated for a century, the island now faces a dire resource crisis, with its inhabitants unaware of the looming threat to their survival. As the reality of their situation unfolds, the story explores themes of isolation, hope, and the consequences of humanity's choices.
When Sammy builds himself a tyre swing in Swing, he suddenly finds himself
able to travel through time: but what he finds in the future is more than a
little worrying. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking
guided reading programme for the whole school.
Take a trip into the future of medicine. Dr Cross explains everything from
genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote
surgery by robot and personalised medicine.
Exploring the intriguing contrast between Edinburgh's vibrant modernity and its haunted reputation, this book delves into the city's dark history and supernatural lore. It serves as both a historical account and a guide to Edinburgh's most eerie locations, while also investigating the broader themes of the occult and the city's unique ties to it.
A group of fifteen teenagers finds themselves trapped in a zoo as the animals have inexplicably escaped their enclosures. As they navigate the chaos, they must work together to survive the dangers posed by the wild animals and uncover the mystery behind the zoo's bizarre situation. Themes of teamwork, bravery, and the struggle for survival are central as the teens confront both external threats and their own fears.
Edinburgh's cemeteries have been notorious for centuries, from the infamous
Greyfriars to the countless crypts, graveyards and mausoleums that proliferate
through the city. This book reveals a host of traditions and stories regarding
these distinctive sites, as told by an expert on the subject.
