Giant hornets, rampaging rabbits, dancing dinosaurs, angry ants, human boiler systems. A nightmarish vision of a post-apocalyptic future? Maybe. But these are also the furry characters who add that little extra spice to every sporting occasion. These are the world’s mascots.\nWhat is the point of them? To cajole, to intimidate, to inspire, to celebrate, to console, to terrify young children? Who knows, and frankly, who cares? They are here to stay and there’s nothing we can do about it, so we might as well enjoy them.\nDance Like Everybody’s Watching! is a loving and hysterical celebration of the best, worst, silliest and most absurd mascots sport has to offer.

Dance Like Everybody’s Watching!: The Weird and Wacky World of Sporting Mascots

Miller, Nick

Humor & Entertainment

Harpercollins

Isn’t It Pretty To Think So? is a contemporary, coming-of-age novel by Nick Miller.
Set in Los Angeles, the novel follows Jake Reed, a world-weary recent college graduate struggling to find use for his liberal arts degree amidst a waning workforce. He eventually lands a job in real estate as a "Social Media Manager," a role that requires the mindless pursuit of likes, tweets, and hits.
After a death in the family and a surprise inheritance, Jake quits his job and meanders through lonely hotel rooms, quiet beach towns, and then, in a dramatic shift, stations himself in West Hollywood where disillusioned twenty-somethings lose themselves in the madness of drugs and sex. It is here that the only proof of memories is found in filtered photographs posted online from the night before.
Miller captures the angst, restlessness, and spirit of the Millennial Generation — a group mindlessly charging through the recession during a time when the line between existence in the physical and digital world is blurred. The novel provides a fascinating, grim, and often times humorous portrayal of the lifestyle that represents our contemporary youth.

Isn't It Pretty To Think So?

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Fernando French Publishing, Corporation

Dyspraxia and its Management (Psychology Revivals)

Dyspraxia is a disorder of voluntary, purposeful, learned movement and is one of the most common sequelae of stroke, head-injury, neoplasm and abnormal ageing. It is also a major complicating factor in the assessment and treatment of acquired language, visual-spatial and other movement disorders. Dyspraxics are found not only in specialist neurological units, but also in rehabilitation centres, general medical and surgical wards, geriatric units and in the community. Despite this there was little systematic discussion of dyspraxia in major texts on stroke, head injury, rehabilitation or movement disorders at the time. Originally published in 1986, one aim of this book was to correct the imbalance in the attention paid to the disorder. The emphasis of the book is practical, dealing with the recognition and assessment of dyspraxic dysfunction, and guidelines and issues in its remediation. Theoretical issues are covered in relation to their bearing on clinical management. It was the standard textbook on the topic for many years and directly relevant at the time to clinicians in the fields of clinical psychology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, speech therapy, neurology and geriatrics.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Psychology Press

'A treasure trove of curious tales' Sarah Winterburn 'Superb, from the first page to the last' Daniel Taylor Leading football journalist Nick Miller lifts the lid on football club ownership: the defining issue shaping the modern game. Football club owners can take teams to the heights of the Champions League or send them out of existence entirely. They have to tread a precarious tightrope, navigating the issues presented by super leagues, rapidly escalating wages, transfer fees and financial fair play. Who Owns Football? uncovers the jeopardy, strategies, transformative successes and horror stories, steering you through the complex world in which the people who control our game live and operate. There's the owner who was a safe-breaker, the man who tried to burn down his own stadium and even one who was accused of war crimes. This insightful guide is full of fascinating characters, high finance and shady deals. Football journalist Nick Miller examines the forces at play and discusses how today's football club ownership models face up to an impending crisis. But among the potential doom, there are some bright lights, people who are doing things differently and might make you think there is some hope after all.

Who Owns Football?: The Changing Face of Club Ownership

Biographies & Memoirs

Bloomsbury Sport

101 Things To Worry About

Humor

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

From the award-winning team behind the Totally Football Show, one of the world's leading independent football podcasts TheTotally Football Yearbook isn't just a collection of statistics. It's analysis, insight, authority and irreverence. It's the views of some of the biggest names in football writing, the same names that make The Totally Football Show one of the world's biggest independent football podcasts. It's the breathless story of the season just passed and an eager look ahead to the season still to come. But yes, there's loads of statistics as well. I mean, we couldn't stop ourselves if we tried... We've got the Premier League, Scotland, the Women's Super League, the Football League, France, Spain, Italy and Germany all covered, and so much more besides. Will you ever need anything else to keep you informed on the beautiful game? That's really not for us to say. But no, you won't. With an introduction from James Richardson, and contributions from Iain Macintosh, Daniel Storey, James Horncastle, Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander, Nick Miller and many more, The Totally Football Yearbook is a must-have for every football fan. Pre-order your copy now.

The Totally Football Yearbook

Richardson, James

Storey, Daniel

Macintosh, Iain

Coronet

Telling the story of the once-ubiquitous Lancashire Nobby, a handsome sailing trawler that was once found in every harbour from West Wales to the West Coast of Scotland. This inshore boat worked as a shrimper in Morecambe bay working from the fishing ports of Barrow, Morcambe, Fleetwood and Heysham. It was also worked on the Lancashire coast and Liverpool bay, operating from Lytham St Annes, Southport and the port of Liverpool. The Nobby also worked from Rhyl and Colwyn Bay on the North Wales coast, through the Menai Strait and down into Cardigan Bay, operating as far South as Cardigan and Fishguard.

The Lancashire Nobby: Shrimpers, Shankers, Prawners and Trawl Boats

History

Military

Amberley Publishing

Foreign Accent Syndromes: The stories people have to tell

What does it feel like to wake up one day speaking with a foreign accent from a country one has never visited?  Why does someone wake up doing this?  This book seeks to portray the broad and diverse experiences of individuals with a rare neurological speech disorder called Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS). Through a combination of personal testimony and scientific commentary, the book aims to shed unprecedented light on the understanding of FAS by elucidating the complex links between how the brain produces speech, how listeners perceive speech and the role that accent plays in our perception of self and others. The first part of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to FAS and covers a number of key subject areas, including: • The definition and phenomenology of FAS • A history of research on FAS • The causes and psychosocial consequences of FAS • A guide to further reading and a glossary of specialized terms. The chapters in part two provide a unique insight into the condition through personal testimony and accounts from family members. This collection of 28 testimonies from across the world underlines the importance of listening carefully to patients explain their cases, and in their own words. The final section contains a questionnaire for use by clinicians to support case history taking. The authors are two leading global experts on FAS, and this is the first volume of its kind to provide such a broad and comprehensive examination of this rare and poorly understood condition. It will be of great interest to practising clinicians in neurology, psychiatry, psychology and speech and language therapy/pathology, as well as students in health disciplines relevant to neurorehabilitation, linguists and also to families and caregivers.

Foreign Accent Syndromes

Ryalls, Jack

This guide has been written by Nick Miller as a comprehensive, step-by-step manual for those looking to intelligently and economically design an extraordinary engagement ring that reflects the unique story shared with their loved one.1 - SET YOUR BUDGETFind a definitive answer to "How much should I spend?" Nick offers a unique formula for determinig the perfect budget for YOU.2 - GET THE RING SIZEThere are multiple strategies for getting the ring size right the first time, whether the proposal is a surprise or not.3 - CHOOSE YOUR JEWELEREffectively evaluate both online and retail jewelers, so that you can easily select the one that makes you comfortable and will meet your needs for a lifetime.4 - DESIGN THE RINGBreak down the anatomy of an engagement ring, then reconstruct it with the exact elements that you want to create the perfect design.5 - SELECT A DIAMONDThe 4 C's are covered, in depth. But they are only the tip of the iceberg. Nick educates you on the most important elements when choosing a diamond, and offers expert recommendations on the exact specifications for the top 10 shapes, so that you can be confident that you are buying a diamond with maximum beauty, brilliance and value. 6 - MAKE THE PURCHASELet's cross the T's and dot the I's before making one of the most important investments of your life. When the time comes to pull the trigger, you'll need to know the payment options available to you and exactly what you're paying for.7 - GET INSURANCEProtect your invesment from the unknowns in life with our simple guide.8 - CARE & MAINTENANCEWhat are the immediate and ongoing best practices you need to be aware of to properly maintain the beauty and integrity of your ring? They are all laid out here.

The 8-Step Guide to the Perfect Engagement Ring

Self-Help

Relationships

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