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Twigger Robert

    Robert Twigger je britský autor, ktorého štýl je často prirovnávaný k dobrodruhom 19. storočia uväzneným v tele spisovateľa 21. storočia. Jeho próza sa vyznačuje živým opisom neobvyklých ciest a hlbokým záujmom o rôzne kultúry a ľudské skúsenosti. Twigger skúma témy zmysluplnej motivácie a polymathie, často s využitím osobných zážitkov z expedícií a spolupráce s domorodými komunitami. Jeho písanie ponúka čitateľom pútavý pohľad na svet optikou odvážneho objavovania a osobného rozvoja.

    36 Islands
    The Modern Explorers
    Walking the Great North Line
    Red Nile
    Angry White Pyjamas
    How Not to Get Hit
    • How Not to Get Hit

      The Art of Fighting Without Fighting

      • 192 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      The average person isn't looking to be in a situation where fists are going to fly, but many of us have found ourselves there anyway. At that moment, it's probably too late to do anything about it. But how do we change circumstances, so those situations don't happen? How Not to Get Hit is a book on personal safety for people who don't want to learn to fight, but do want to learn how to avoid those situations where a fight is likely to develop. Told in a lighthearted, irreverent style, How Not to Get Hit takes you on a journey through the funny side of violence, its roots in our evolutionary past and where it fits into modern society. Self-defense isn't a series of techniques or moves; it's an attitude, a strategy and a life skill. This martial arts philosophy book will give you an understanding of why people want to use violence and how to manage situations in order to create a better outcome.

      How Not to Get Hit
    • Angry White Pyjamas

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania
      4,0(1293)Ohodnotiť

      A brilliant and captivating insight into the bizarre nature of contemporary Japan.

      Angry White Pyjamas
    • Red Nile

      • 600 stránok
      • 21 hodin čítania
      3,8(158)Ohodnotiť

      Twigger's book on the history of the river Nile is one of the those unexpected great reads... This is a non-fiction book that reads like a great, page- turning novel. CATHOLIC HERALD 20140418

      Red Nile
    • The Modern Explorers

      • 304 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania
      3,7(76)Ohodnotiť

      Stories of the thrills and hardships faced by modern expeditions that continue to enhance our understanding of the world around us This book profiles thirty-nine modern explorers who have disproved the idea that there is nowhere left to discover and explore. Some are greatly experienced and are celebrated worldwide, while others are young or less well known and just starting to make their mark. Here are challenging and extraordinary expeditions to the remotest parts of the world by explorers from the United States, Australia, China, France, and beyond. Eight thematic sections cover all terrains: Polar, Desert, Rainforest, Mountain, Ocean, River, Under Sea, Under Land, and Lost Worlds. Written mainly by the explorers themselves, the accounts provide a unique insight into what it is actually like to join an expedition, from being dragged through the top of the rainforest canopy in an inflatable raft suspended from a balloon to pedaling a boat across the Pacific to standing on the edge of an erupting volcano. Their stories are supplemented with dramatic expedition photographs, many capturing the moment of discovery or danger.

      The Modern Explorers
    • A journey across the Lake District to discover the secrets of its 36 islands

      36 Islands
    • Emphasizing the power of incremental change, this book encourages readers to embrace small, manageable steps toward lifelong learning. It presents practical strategies for integrating learning into daily life, making it accessible and sustainable. By focusing on minor adjustments rather than overwhelming goals, the author inspires a mindset that values consistent growth and curiosity. This approach fosters a deeper engagement with knowledge, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and enriched life.

      Micromastery: Learn Small, Learn Fast, and Unlock Your Potential to Achieve Anything
    • The Dangerous Book for Men, not boys Every man has faced that emergency where a car needs to be broken into and hot-wired; just as every man needs to be able to mix the perfect dry Martini. The world is a dangerous and unpredictable place; a man never knows when he might be called upon to start a fire with just a coke can, win at croquet or drive a T34 tank. Twigger has plenty of experience of facing down bears, building coracles, swimming with sharks - now he shows every man how to cook a hedgehog, commit hara-kiri and land a Boeing 747.

      Real Men Eat Puffer Fish
    • Micromastery

      • 272 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania
      3,5(513)Ohodnotiť

      Brilliant . . . . mastering a series of small tasks has created pockets of perfection through my day, and made me calmer and happier in the process Rachel Kelly, author of 'Walking on Sunshine: 52 Small Steps to Happiness'

      Micromastery