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  Brittains Ida or Venus and Anchises

  Phineas Fletcher

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  While hunting, the boy Anchises stumbles upon Venus's forest retreat and is so kindly entertained by the goddess that he becomes the proud father of Aeneas, the hero of Vergil's Aeneid.  The poem is an epyllion like Marlowe's "Hero and Leander" and Shakespeare's "Venus and Adonis," a short erotic poem with a mythological subject.  The style is Spenserian, the stanzas rhyming ababbccc.  When Brittain's Ida was published in 1628, the publisher ascribed it to Edmund Spenser. However, in 1926 Ethel Seaton discovered and published Fletcher's original manuscript, whose opening stanzas make clear that this is the work of Fletcher, who entitled it "Venus and Anchises."  - Summary by T. A. Copeland

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  Running With the Buffaloes - A...

  Chris Lear

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  In Running with the Buffaloes, writer Chris Lear follows the University of Colorado cross-country team through an unforgettable NCAA season. Allowed unparalleled access to team practices, private moments, and the mind of Mark Wetmore—one of the country's most renowned and controversial coaches—Lear provides a riveting look inside the triumphs and heartaches of a perennial national contender and the men who will stop at nothing to achieve excellence. 
   
   
   
  The Buffaloes' 1998 season held great promise, with Olympic hopeful Adam Goucher poised for his first-ever NCAA cross-country title, and the University of Colorado shooting for its first-ever national team title. But in the rigorous world of top-level collegiate sports, blind misfortune can sabotage the dreams of individuals and teams alike. In a season plagued by injury and the tragic loss of a teammate, the Buffaloes were tested as never before. What these men managed to achieve in the face of such adversity is the stuff of legend and glory. 
  With passion and suspense, Lear captures the lives of these young men and offers a glimpse of what drives a gifted runner like Adam Goucher and a great coach like Mark Wetmore.

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  Of Big Hills and Wee Men

  Peter Kemp

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  Before us in the bright spring sunshine lay the entire Clyde valley, dominated by the vast sprawling mass of Glasgow, the dear green place. There was a time no too long ago when the old heavy industries would have made this view much less clear. But today we could see the Cowal Hills and Greenock in the west to the Pentlands in the East. 'From the time he bagged his first Munro, Peter Kemp has remained an enthusiastic hillawalker and this book is a testament to his passion for Scotland's outdoors and hillwalking culture. REVIEW: Kemp's narrative is amusing and not without insight into the ludicrous nature of some of the altercations… Kemp is an engaging storyteller and has some good stories to tell… This is a great wee book. THE ANGRY CORRIE

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  Understanding a Nautical Chart -...

  Paul Boissier

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  We all rely on charts to navigate at sea – but are we missing essential information? A mass of data is included on each chart and deciphering the many symbols and abbreviations can be complicated. The accuracy of some charted depths can be trusted entirely while others should be treated with caution.  This book will tell you where to find and how to understand this vital knowledge. This updated second edition explains how charts are compiled before guiding you through the elements that make up these vital navigational tools. Improve you understanding of charts and you will navigate with increased safety and confidence. Understanding a Nautical Chart offers superb value as, in addition to a wealth of practical advice, there is a key to all the recently updated chart symbols and abbreviations from Symbols and Abbreviations Used on Admiralty Charts (5011). It includes information on electronic charts, explains how to update a chart and how to establish the accuracy of each chart.  It is ideal for professional mariners and leisure sailors.

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  50 Weight Loss Juice Recipes for...

  Joseph Correa

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  50 Weight Loss Juice Recipes for Body Cleansing will help you lose weight naturally and efficiently. These are not to replace meals but should complement your normal day to day meals.Being too busy to eat right can sometimes become a problem and that’s why this book will save you time and help nourish your body to achieve the goals you want.This book will help you to:-Lose weight fast.-Reduce Fat.-Cleanse your body.-Have more energy.-Naturally accelerate Your Metabolism to become thinner.-Improve your digestive system.As a certified sports nutritionist, I honestly believe in the positive effects that proper nutrition can have over the body and mind. My knowledge and experience has helped me live healthier throughout the years and which I have shared with family and friends. The more you know about eating and drinking healthier, the sooner you will want to change your life and eating habits.Nutrition is a key part in the process of being healthy and living longer so get started today.

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  Golf: Golf Strategies: The...

  Ace McCloud

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  Are you tired of anger and frustration on the golf course? Do you wish you could play more consistently?Whether you want to (1) learn basic golf techniques, (2) improve your consistency, or (3) master the mental part of the game, this audiobook will teach you everything you need to know.Do missed putts drive you crazy?Stop doing the same thing while expecting different results. Start applying proven strategies to improve your game. I've waded through the plethora of contradictory opinions on golfing tactics and distilled them into straightforward instructions anybody can follow to start seeing steady improvement.Would you like to see your game steadily improve?Start learning ideas that work in harmony to lower your scores. As you discover each principle, apply it to your golfing, and take note of how your playing improves!Get the perfect swing.Because you are a unique person, your perfect swing is going to be unique to you. I've boiled this complex action down to a few key ideas that will help you greatly improve your swing. What I share in this audiobook is designed to help your mind and body work in unison to find the swing that is optimal for you.Balance the technical versus the intuitive.All golfers fall somewhere along the lines between technical players and those who rely mainly on instinct. I have taken a mixed position, which allows me to share with you the best of both extremes, equipping you to play both technically and intuitively to your greatest advantage.Start winning and having fun on the golf course!Boost your game today: Buy it now!

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