Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer is een productieve auteur wier werken zich verdiepen in het uitgestrekte landschap van menselijk geluk en leven. Haar schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door uitgebreid onderzoek en een diepe toewijding aan het categoriseren van kennis, zoals blijkt uit haar redactionele werk aan belangrijke lexicografische projecten. Kipfer combineert op unieke wijze haar expertise in taalkunde en archeologie met een passie voor het documenteren van de positieve aspecten van het menselijk bestaan. Haar aanpak biedt lezers een verrijkend perspectief op de wereld door zorgvuldig samengestelde collecties.
Featuring 73 comprehensive checklists, this guide enhances outdoor experiences by detailing essential gear and optional items for various sports and activities. It emphasizes safety and preparedness, ensuring participants have everything they need. Additionally, informative callouts provide practical tips for outdoor situations and highlight interesting observations one might encounter, making it a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts.
Part love letter, part invitation, Hiking is Fundamental is an informative celebration of hiking. Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in simple, classic, fun, illustrated list-style chapters. This isn't a technical manual--it's an inviting overview that will demystify the whole hiking experience. For anyone intimidated to hit the trail, introductory chapters make the case for the benefits and fun to be had. Hiking is not exclusive to the wealthy, the athletic, or the experienced. It's fun! And it's for everyone.
The second edition offers an updated and comprehensive exploration of its subject, featuring new research findings and enhanced insights. Readers will find expanded topics that reflect current trends and evolving perspectives, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and those familiar with the material. The revisions aim to provide clarity and depth, ensuring that key concepts are accessible and engaging. This edition serves as an essential guide for understanding the complexities and nuances of the field.
Because life is calling. Put down your phone, close the lid on your laptop, and get back in touch with the wonders of the world around you. With thousands of ideas for simple, beautiful things to do instead of scrolling down the rabbit hole of cyberspace, this healing little book offers the opportunity, 5,203 times, to slow down, look up, and rediscover what makes you feel nourished and grounded as a human being. With illustrations throughout by Scot Ritchie.
"A newly revised and updated 8th edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus-the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852. This hardcover thumb indexed edition includes more than 325,000 words and phrases (more than 2,400 of which are new) in 1,075 categories"--
Make time to slow down, breathe, be awake, be aware, and appreciate.
"Let your imagination run wild! Whatever your passion, this exquisite book invites you to dive in and harness the creativity within. Filled with glorious illustrations, these colorful pages overflow with whimsical ideas, helpful tips, inspiring quotes, and endless encouragement to help you find a life of fulfillment through the power of ingenuity." --pg 4 of cover.
Můžete se pustit do čtení: králičí stopy ve sněhu, karamelová zmrzlina, letní bouřka, nadýchaný polštář, koupě letních sandálů, sbírání borůvek během výletu, urovnání rodinného sporu, zapnuté mlhovky, kočka milující fleece, nové tapety, … Autorka tohoto bestselleru, Barbara Ann Kipferová, si už jako dítě začala psát seznam věcí, které jí těší a dělají radost. Žádné rozbory, žádné názory, žádné poznámky pod čarou – jen jasný seznam milých a pozitivních věcí a zážitků. Je tak snadné se inspirovat, polemizovat či doplnit seznam o své vlastní body.
A classic reference book used by millions globally, this thesaurus has undergone over a century and a half of expansion and improvement. It stands as the most time-tested and bestselling thesaurus, now newly revised to reflect the contemporary English language. The groundbreaking achievement of Dr. Peter Mark Roget in 1852 was the innovative arrangement of words and phrases by their meanings. This system consolidates terms associated with a single thought or concept, allowing for a comprehensive survey of language in a compact format, avoiding the limitations of traditional A-to-Z dictionaries. This organization makes it both an efficient word finder and a valuable tool for stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and enhancing clarity in writing and speaking. The updated seventh edition includes thousands of new words and phrases, capturing the latest slang and expressions that enrich everyday language. Despite these additions, it retains the essential qualities that have made it the most popular word reference book after the dictionary.
