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Wife and mother. Teacher and musician. Marathoner and rock climber. At 66, Dierdre Wolownick-Honnold became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite–and in <i>The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story</i>, she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.<br><br> Dierdre grew up under the watchful eyes of a domineering mother and realized early on that her parents’ plans for her future weren’t what she wanted for herself. Later, what seemed like a storybook romance brought escape, with new experiences and eye-opening travel, but she quickly discovered that her husband was not the happy-go-lucky man he had first appeared. Adapting as best she could, Dierdre juggled work and raising two young children, encouraging them to be fearlessly confident. She noted with delight how her “little lady” Stasia took it upon herself to look out for her baby brother, and watched in amazement as Alex (Honnold of «Free Solo» fame) started climbing practically before he could crawl.<br><br> After years of struggle in her marriage and her ultimate divorce, Dierdre found inspiration in her now-adult children’s passions, as well as new depths within herself. At Stasia’s urging, she took up running at age 54 and soon completed several marathons. Then at age 58, Alex led her on her first rock climbs. A world of friendship and support suddenly opened up to her within the climbing “tribe,” culminating in her record-setting ascent of El Cap with her son.<br><br> From confused young wife and busy but lonely mother to confident middle-aged athlete, Dierdre brings the reader along as she finds new strength, happiness, and community in the outdoors–and a life of learning, acceptance, and spirit. Получить ссылку |
Sharp
Автор: Творческий коллектив шоу «Сергей Стиллавин и его друзья»
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Японская корпорация, производитель электроники. История корпорации Sharp началась 15 сентября 1912, когда молодой токиец Токудзи Хаякава зарегистрировал свою фирму по ремонту металлоизделий. Под офис Хаякава арендовал небольшое помещение в центре Токио. Он придумал пряжку для ремней западного стиля под названием «Токубидзё»…
Adam Sharpi parimad palad
Автор: Graeme Simsion
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Olin tagasi kodus Norwichis, lugedes Pete Bestist, The Beatles’i unustatud esimesest trummarist, kui mu arvutiekraani alumisse nurka potsatas e-kiri.Kellelt: angelina.brown@tpg.com.auHeiMuud ei midagi. Hei. Parast kahtekummend kahte aastat, kakskummend neist ilma igasuguse kontaktita, nagu valk selgest taevast, otsustab Angelina Brown, minu Suur Kaotatud Armastus, muuta maailma, ja kirjutab Hei.Viiekumnenda eluaasta kunnisel on Adam Sharpil olemas truu elukaaslane, ta teenib lepingulise IT-noustajana hasti ning on viktoriiniohtutel muusikakusimustes asjatundja. Tapselt sellist eluviisi oli ta endale soovinudki, kuid midagi jaab ometi puudu.Kahe kumnendi eest maakera teisel poolel oli tema klaverimanguharrastus viinud ta kirgliku suhteni Angelina Browniga, kes oli huljanud juuraopingud, et jargida oma unistust saada naitlejaks. Angelina oli andnud talle voimaluse muuta nende suhe millekski enamaks kui armulugu, kuid Adam polnud sellest kinni haaranud. Ning nuud ei suutnud ta maha raputada nostalgilisi motisklusi selle ule, mis koik oleks voinud olla.Ja siis, nagu valk selgest taevast, votab Angelina uhendust. Mida ta tahab? Kas Adam julgeb elada ohtlikult? Kui kaugele on ta valmis minema uue voimaluse nimel?
Sharp Shot
Автор: Justin Richards
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Jack Higgins, master of the modern thriller, teams up with Justin Richards, bestselling author of Dr Who, to deliver a pulse-pounding new instalment in the adventures of the teenage Chance twins…This third gripping novel about the adventures of teenage twins Rich and Jade Chance takes the action and adventure to a new calibre – then pulls the trigger…With their secret agent dad in trouble, Jade and Rich are flung into a headlong series of chases, fights and captures that leads them to the arid deserts of the Middle East. There, the pair come up against terrifying new villains and surprising allies as an assassination attempt threatens international relations and a buried secret of the first Gulf War comes explosively to light…
Sharpe 3-Book Collection 1: Sharpe’s Tiger, Sharpe’s Triumph, Sharpe’s Fortress
Автор: Bernard Cornwell
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Three classic Richard Sharpe adventures.Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Seringapatam, 1799When a senior British officer is captured by the Tippoo of Mysore’s forces, Sharpe is offered a chance to attempt a rescue, which in turn offers an escape from the tyrannical Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.Richard Sharpe and the battle of Assaye, September 1803Sergeant Richard Sharpe witnesses a murderous act of treachery by an English officer who has defected from the East India Company to join the Mahratta Confederation. In the hunt for the renegade Englishman, Sharpe penetrates deep into enemy territory where he is followed relentlessly by his worst enemy, Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill.Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Gawilghur, December 1803Sir Arthur Wellesley's army is closing on the retreating Mahrattas in western India. Marching with the British is Ensign Richard Sharpe, newly made an officer, wishing he had stayed a sergeant.
Sharpe 3-Book Collection 2
Автор: Bernard Cornwell
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Three classic Richard Sharpe adventuresRichard Sharpe and the campaign in northern Portugal, spring 1809A small British army is stranded when the French invade northern Portugal. Sharpe is cut off and his attempts to fight his way back to the British lines fail until he is joined by the future Duke of Wellington.Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809In Portugal, Richard Sharpe is ordered to accompany a newly arrived, inexperienced regiment. But Sharpe, a veteran, quickly clashes with the incompetent colonel after they start to lose men.Richard Sharpe and the Destruction of Almeida, August 1810Sharpe is delighted when, after long months of patrolling duties, he and his regiment are summoned north by Wellington. But his new mission is desperate and dangerous: to go behind enemy lines to recover the gold, vital to the success of the war.
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