The ultimate golf manual from world-renowned coaches—discover the impact zone and transform your swingThe different elements of a good golf swing—the impact zone, backswing, and finish—are analyzed in this practical, in-depth guide. The impact zone, an area measuring a couple of feet before the ball and a couple after it, is what good golf is all about. As such, it should be studied, practiced, and trained more than anything else, yet it isn't. Hundreds of instruct...

The Golf Delusion is a collection of stories, instruction and step-by-step photography designed to improve the swing of the amateur golfer. Each entry is a light-hearted but informative look at the golf swings of the famous – and sometimes not so famous – pupils of the Knightsbridge Golf School, founded by Leslie King, who pioneered a new approach to golf swing tuition in the 1950s. Over the past 60 years, the Knightsbridge Golf School has improved the swings of thousands of amateurs as we...

In "The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner," J. Wilkinson vividly recounts the harrowing experiences of a blockade runner during the American Civil War. The book employs a first-person narrative style that immerses readers in the perils and strategies of evasion at sea, drawing on rich, descriptive language to evoke the tension and desperation of wartime maritime endeavors. Wilkinson's work exemplifies the genre of war literature, interweaving vivid personal accounts with broader historical co...

Almost every golfer struggles with consistency in their game. Typically, a player might hit a few great shots followed immediately by several disastrous ones, without being able to discern any change at all in their swing. It can be incredibly frustrating. The cause of this problem is most frequently found in the moments before and after impact, which are key to building a perfect swing. Once your finish has been refined, the backswing and downswing can be blended into a consistent, seamle...

In "The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner," J. Wilkinson crafts a captivating tale set during the tumultuous Civil War era, focusing on the perilous operations of blockade runners who defied the odds to transport goods and supplies through hostile waters. Wilkinson's prose is marked by vivid imagery and dynamic storytelling, employing a first-person narrative that immerses the reader in the experiences of those who navigated danger and deception on the high seas. The text serves as both a thr...

Teaching Digital Literacies explores different approaches to teaching digital literacies in the second language classroom.The authors provide a comprehensive overview of literacy and the new technologies in an easy to follow guide that language teachers will find very practical for their own contexts. Topics covered include different and multiple forms on literacy including web 1.0 and web 2.0, blogging and Twitter, multimodal literacy, social networking, ...

In a time when men fought and women stayed home, Nicholaa de la Haye held Lincoln Castle against all-comers. Not once, but three times, earning herself the ironic praise that she acted 'manfully'. Nicholaa gained prominence in the First Baron's War, the civil war that followed the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215. Although recently widowed, and in her 60s, in 1217 Nicholaa endured a siege that lasted over three months, resisting the English rebel barons and their French allies. The siege end...

Almost every golfer struggles with consistency in their game. Typically, a player might hit a few great shots followed immediately by several disastrous ones, without being able to discern any change at all in their swing. It can be incredibly frustrating.The cause of this problem is most frequently found in the moments before and after impact, which are so key to building a perfect swing. Once your finish has been refined, the backswing and downswing can be blended into a consiste...

As sister of Henry III and aunt of the future Edward I, Eleanor de Montfort was at the heart of the bloody conflict between the Crown and the English barons. At Lewes in 1264 Simon de Montfort captured the king and secured control of royal government. A woman of fiery nature, Eleanor worked tirelessly to support her husband's cause. She assumed responsibility for the care of the royal prisoners and she regularly dispatched luxurious gifts to Henry III and the Lord Edward. But the family's ...

The city of Carchemish in the valley of the Euphrates river can be regarded as one of the iconic sites in the Middle East, a mound complex known both for its own intrinsic qualities as the seat of later Hittite power and Neo-Hittite kings, but also because its history of excavations included well known historical figures such as Leonard Woolley and T. E. Lawrence. However, because of its location within the military zone of the Turkish-Syrian border the site itself has been inaccessible to...

This book, based on proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Structures, includes contributions on current research in composite design, fire engineering, light gauge construction, advanced structural analysis, concrete filled tubes and seismic retrofit.

40 Civil War Memoirs of Confederate Soldiers is an indispensable anthology chronicling the myriad experiences of Confederate soldiers during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The collection spans a broad spectrum of literary styles, from detailed personal diaries to reflective memoirs, and captures the essence of the Civil War from a Southern perspective. The anthology's rich tapestry of narratives reveals not only the heroism and hardships faced by these men but also...