Robert Twigger Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

A journey across the Lake District to discover the secrets of its 36 islands

A journey on foot due north from Stonehenge to Lindisfarne to discover the mysteries of our ancient past

Micromastery explores the idea that instead of focusing on one passion and dedicating 10,000 hours to achieve mastery, successful individuals often cultivate multiple areas of knowledge and skills. By engaging in small, quantifiable areas of expertise—such as making a perfect soufflé, dancing a tango, or lighting a fire—we can enhance our learning abilities, recognize creative opportunities, improve brain health, and increase happiness. The skills gained from seemingly simple tasks can lead to significant transformations in our lives. The message is clear: start small, start specific, but take that first step towards mastery.

Home to mythical kingdoms, wars and expeditions, and strange and magical beasts, the Himalayas have always loomed tall in our imagination. Overrun at different times by Buddhism, Taoism, shamanism, Islam and Christianity, they are a grand central station of the world's religions. They are also a plant hunter's paradise, a climber's challenge, and a traveller's dream. In his quest to explore the region's seismic history, Twigger seeks out the Nagas, who helped his grandfather build a camp for Allied soldiers near Imphal during the Second World War and takes the most scenic bike ride in the world from Lhasa to Kathmandu. The result is a sweeping, fascinating and surprising journey through the history of the world's greatest mountain range.

Takmer štyridsať napínavých príbehov z pera novodobých objaviteľov Táto zbierka vzrušujúcich a inšpiratívnych príbehov obsahuje rozprávania nebojácnych bádateľov súčasnosti. Ponúka jedinečný pohľad do srdca expedície, ako funguje od úplného začiatku až po nie vždy víťazný koniec. Spolu s bádateľmi vzlietnete do korún stromov v nafukovacom člne, prejdete naprieč nehostinnou púšťou s nedostatkom pitnej vody, zdoláte kolmú skalnú stenu po centimetroch a dosiahnete nezdolaný vrchol, preplavíte sa Tichým oceánom osamote na šliapacej lodi či budete stáť na okraji vybuchujúcej sopky. Vášeň, odvaha a sila dnešných bádateľov ožíva v ich výpravných príbehoch o cestách na najodľahlejšie miesta našej planéty v extrémnych podmienkach, často osamote a s nebezpečenstvom v pätách. V knihe navštívite Peruánske Andy, púšť Taklamakan, amazonský dažďový prales, potopené mesto Hérakleion, Mount Everest, Severozápadný priechod, rieku Mekong, Saharu, sopku Eyjafjallajökull, Torrensovo jazero, rieku Zair, severný pól, Veľké pieskové more v Egypte, Borneo, ľadovec Siačen či Mongolsko. Z anglického originálu preložili Ondrej Kolčiter a Anna Kolčiterová.

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.

Wie schwimme ich in einem Eisloch? Wie knacke ich einen Tresor? Wie bekämpfe ich einen Kater? Diesen und vielen anderen wichtigen Fragen im Leben eines Mannes geht Robert Twigger auf den Grund: Er gibt wertvolle Tipps und Ratschläge, wie die jeweilige Aufgabe erfolgreich bewältigt werden kann. Denn Twigger, einer der letzten großen Abenteurer unserer Zeit, weiß um die Gefahren im Leben eines Mannes: Er hat die größte Schlange der Welt gefangen, studierte in einer Sondereinheit der Tokioter Polizei japanische Kampfkunst- und besteht bisher auch das Abenteuer Ehe mit Bravour. Ein Survivalguide mit augenzwinkerndem britischem Humor.

Having learnt Aikido with the Tokyo riot police (ANGRY WHITE PYJAMAS), hunted for the world¿s longest snake in the jungles of the Far East (BIG SNAKE), Robert Twigger now turns his attention to other traditionally male pursuits and pastimes (some of which are fairly close to home, some of which are more extreme), and looks at the questions these raise about masculinity and the role of man in modern society. BEING A MAN isn¿t exactly a search for the lost attributes of primitive man - hunting, shooting, making fires, etc - but, hooked on a nostalgia for past writers such as Hemingway, the book features Twigger participating in, and writing on: the informal rules and thrill seeking of solo climbing, bullfighting in Spain, the ¿illicit pleasure of buying my first gun¿, and the rules of survival with a tribe of Naga headhunters - the sort of activities and pursuits often scorned in the modern, interiorised office-based world. He also looks at why men feel the urge to escape in this way, and why, even in mundane everyday life, modern man is trapped in an endless loop of having to prove himself a man.

From Robert Twigger, the acclaimed author of Angry White Pyjamas and Big Snake, comes a brilliant and complex tale centered on the Milu, an exotic deer species with unique features. For a millennium, the Milu thrived solely in the Chinese emperor's private park in Beijing. In the late 19th century, Basque missionary Pére David became the first Westerner to encounter this peculiar creature. Captivated, he risked his life to secure a specimen, which he embalmed and sent to Paris in a diplomatic bag. The preserved remains sparked excitement across Europe, leading to a demand for live animals. However, most Milu failed to adapt to their new environments and quickly perished, while conflicts like the Boxer Rebellion led to their extinction in China. Remarkably, a herd survived in Bedfordshire, England, thanks to the dedication of the 11th Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. This effort bore fruit in 1986 when part of the British herd was returned to China. Today, the Milu is hunted in exclusive game reserves worldwide, particularly in Texas. Twigger's engaging narrative explores themes of nature, civilization, and human obsessions, including evolution, truth, extinction, myth-making, and survival.

Robert Twigger entdeckt bei Recherchearbeiten zufällig den Roosevelt-Preis, der demjenigen winkt, der eine zehn Meter lange Pythonschlage lebend fängt. Obwohl der Preis im Wert von 50.000 Dollar seit 1912 ausgeschrieben ist, konnte ihn noch niemand erringen. Twigger macht sich zu einer abenteuerlichen Jagd in die grünen Höllen von Malaysia und Indonesien auf ...

Exploring themes of self-discovery and physical transformation, the author embarks on a journey through the rigorous world of Japanese martial arts after realizing his own lack of fitness and courage. Immersed in the demanding training of the Tokyo Riot Police, he confronts both the brutal realities of budo and the vibrant, contrasting culture of 1990s Tokyo. This blend of ancient traditions and modern life offers a unique and captivating insight into contemporary Japan, showcasing the author's humorous and enlightening experiences along the way.