Vive le Tour!

Vive le Tour!
Author: Nick Brownlee
Publisher: Portico
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-07-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1909396346

The Observer, July 1, 2007 "A quirky and inventive collection of history, statistics and random trivia, Brownlee's book would be perfect for whipping out of the back pocket of your cycling jersey to settle arguments or impress your friends." The Guardian, 30 June, 2007 "an accessible if at first unprepossessing blend of history-lite, helpful explanation and bizarre factoids." The Tour De France is one of the most revered, thrilling sporting events in the world, not to mention one of the most physically exhausting. Every year top cyclists from around the globe break speed records and push themselves harder and faster in pursuit of the legendary yellow jersey. Vive le Tour! is the ultimate guide to the competition's heroes, cheats, controversy, extreme terrain, triumphs and tragedy – on and off the trail. Now fully revised and updated, this edition reflects the huge interest generated in the Tour thanks to the recent success of British cyclists, the high-profile launch of Team Sky in 2010 and the fact that the event once again returns to freeview TV (ITV 4). Vive Le Tour! is your essential companion to this awe-inspiring event, with a wealth of tales and trivia drawn from the Tour's century-long history.

Le Tour

Le Tour
Author: Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 0743449924

When Henri Desgrange began a new bicycle road race in 1903, he saw it as little more than a temporary publicity stunt to promote his newspaper. The 60 cyclists who left Paris to ride through the night to Lyons that first July had little idea they were pioneers of the most famous of all bike races, which would reach its centenary as one of the greatest sporting events on earth. Geoffrey Wheatcroft's masterly history of the Tour de France's first hundred years is not just a hugely entertaining canter through some great Tour stories; nor is it merely a homage to the riders whose names—Coppi, Simpson, Mercx, Armstrong—are synonymous with the event's folly and glory. Focusing too on the race's role in French cultural life, it provides a unique and fascinating insight into Europe's 20th century.

The Tour

The Tour
Author: Dave Shields
Publisher: DaveShields.com
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780974849218

Cyclist Ben Barnes continues his quest to win the Tour de France in this sequel to "The Race." Despite his attempts to distance himself from the traditional political maneuvering, Ben falls victim to the repercussions associated with his success.

Tomorrow, We Ride--

Tomorrow, We Ride--
Author: Jean Bobet
Publisher: Mousehold Press for Basque Children of '37 Association UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Cyclists
ISBN: 9781874739517

An account of the lives of the Bobet brothers - Louison, triple Tour de France winner and Jean who gave up an academic career to ride in the service of his brother. This story brings alive the romance of the great races and star riders of those post war days whose exploits lifted the public spirit after years of conflict and economic hardship.

Vive Le Color! Peace (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils)

Vive Le Color! Peace (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils)
Author: Abrams Noterie
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781419722875

Coloring is calming--especially when you have all of the supplies at your fingertips! This highly giftable kit contains a 96-page adult coloring book, eight soft-leaded vibrant colored pencils, and a sharpener. Fill in the meditative designs with a radiant spectrum of color and let the stress of daily life fade away! Kit includes 8 pencils (12 colors, including metallic and neon) and a pencil sharpener Top-bound coloring pad is perfect for the right- and left-handed Detachable sheets make it easy to display your finished work or share pages at coloring parties 94 images are printed double-sided on high-quality paper Compact size is great for travel, and a smaller page is less time-consuming to complete Pad has a thick backer board so that you can color with the book on your lap The Vive Le Color! collection includes: Vive Le Color! Africa (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722523 Vive Le Color! Arabia (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722530 Vive Le Color! Butterflies (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419719806 Vive Le Color! Energy (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720529 Vive Le Color! Flowers (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722547 Vive Le Color! Harmony (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720536 Vive Le Color! India (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419719820 Vive Le Color! Japan (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781617691812 Vive Le Color! Mandala (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722554 Vive Le Color! Meditation (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419722868 Vive Le Color! Peace (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419722875 Vive Le Color! Serenity (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720543 Vive Le Color! Vitality (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720550

Vive la Revolution

Vive la Revolution
Author: Mark Steel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2003
Genre: France
ISBN: 0743208056

For most of us, the French Revolution has been reduced to jokes about Marie-Antoinette, guillotines and the Scarlet Pimpernel. But for Mark Steel, bestselling author of REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL, the French Revolution was one of the most inspirational moments in human history - a moment when ordinary people changed the world and became extraordinary. It deserves better jokes than that. In this revolutionary new book, Steel banishes stuffiness from history, telling us what happened in France between the storming of the Bastille and the rise of Napoleon, bringing to life the people who made them happen. His account is dominated by bizarre events and splendid characters, from the famously odd Robespierre, Danton and Thomas Paine, to the less well known Drouet, the local postman who arrested the fleeing King because he recognised him as the man off of the money. VIVE LA REVOLUTION is an uproariously serious work of history - brilliantly funny and insightful, it puts the peculiarity of individual people back at the centre of the story.

Le Tour de France

Le Tour de France
Author: Ray Hamilton
Publisher: Summersdale
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-05-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0857659650

The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world and is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes and intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing.

Vive Le Color! Tropics (Adult Coloring Book)

Vive Le Color! Tropics (Adult Coloring Book)
Author: Abrams Noterie
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781419724381

Whether you want to unplug completely or be creatively engaged while commuting or watching TV, this adult coloring book offers 72 pages of beautiful and meditative designs featuring flamingos, parrots, orchids, palm trees, and other flora and fauna of the tropics. Top-bound coloring pad is perfect for the right- and left-handed Detachable sheets make it easy to display your finished work or share pages at coloring parties 72 illustrations are printed single-sided on high-quality paper that is suitable pencils, markers, and watercolors Compact size is great for travel, and a smaller page is less time-consuming to complete Pad has a thick backer board so that you can color with the book on your lap Cover has gold foil stamping The Vive Le Color! collection includes: Vive Le Color! Africa (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722523 Vive Le Color! Arabia (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722530 Vive Le Color! Butterflies (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419719806 Vive Le Color! Christmas (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419724350 Vive Le Color! Energy (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720529 Vive Le Color! Flowers (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722547 Vive Le Color! Harmony (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720536 Vive Le Color! Hearts (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419724367 Vive Le Color! Horses (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419724374 Vive Le Color! India (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419719820 Vive Le Color! Japan (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781617691812 Vive Le Color! Mandala (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419722554 Vive Le Color! Meditation (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419722868 Vive Le Color! Peace (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419722875 Vive Le Color! Serenity (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720543 Vive Le Color! Tropics (Adult Coloring Book) - ISBN 9781419724381 Vive Le Color! Vitality (Adult Coloring Book and Pencils) - ISBN 9781419720550

Opuscula

Opuscula
Author: Stephen Prentis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 534
Release: 1853
Genre: English literature
ISBN: