Plexus publishing dez 2015 (2 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is a great truism of golf that the game cannot be learned from a book. Yet it is equally true that there are some things every golfer must know before setting foot on the course or risk making an utter ass of himself. These are things your local golf pro can't or won't tell you.In this humble little volume is gathered together a collection of the wisest counsel and advice on the Noble Sport in all its forms. Included here are fantastic original photographs and illustrations from the 1880s through the 1920s, the rules and etiquette of golf as described by the wittiest classic sources, an old-school guide to the very best (and worst) of the world's golf courses, and golf fashion at its vintage best. The ball will not land always on the fairway, the wind will sometimes blow against you, there are times when those natty plus-fours will end the day so besmirched and bespattered by sand and grime that you know in your heart of hearts they will never be the same again, but despair not! For this book will ensure you come off with top honors even when the odds are against you.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Astrology and palmistry make people vivid and full of possibilities. Everybody has a birthday and almost everyone has a palm.' - Kurt VonnegutThe future's not written in the stars, but etched in the palm of your hand, as Victorian mystic Rosa Baughan discovered to her endless fascination. Drawn from clandestine dinners with Parisian scholars, the wisdom of the Kabbalah, and more, this handbook is the product of her exhaustive research into the ancient art of palmistry. More than a century on, it still stands as the definitive guide for anyone seeking their first glimpse of tomorrow today. Filled with intriguing illustrations, this lavish new edition of Madame Rosa's 1883 original showcases her findings beautifully. With chapters devoted to palmistry's enigmatic Eastern origins, the influence of the planets at the time of our birth, and the meaning of every formation you could possibly encounter - from mounts to forks, stars to spots, Rosa leaves no palm unturned - prepare to astound your friends with your new-found knowledge. The Handbook of Palmistry is essential reading for anyone who's ever dreamed of unlocking their inner seer.…