Lynne Cox Knihy

Lynne Coxová dokázala, co lékaři považují za nemožné. Přeplavala všechny světové úžiny a velké jezerní plochy, aby si splnila svůj sen. Už v 15 letech přeplavala kanál La Manche ve světovém rekordu, o dva roky později Magellanovu úžinu. V prosinci 2002 uplavala jednu míli v arktickém ledovém oceánu. Antarktická míle je životní příběh ženy, jejímž snem bylo poddat se elementární vášni a objevit v moři zrcadlo duše. Fantastické líčení života ve vodě, stavů bolesti i štěstí, které se člověku dostanou, když překoná sám sebe. Spisovatel Oliver Sacks tvrdí, že Lynne Coxová píše o moři a plavání stejně krásně jako Antoine de Saint-Exupéry o létání. Mimořádný zážitek nejen pro každého, kdo si chce splnit své dětské sny.

The Thrive in Bioscience revision guides are written to help undergraduate students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience. They communicate all the key concepts in a succinct, easy-to-digest way, using features and tools - both in the book and in digital form - to make learning even more effective.

In this picture book that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remarkable journey as she swims farther than any animal in recorded history--23,000 miles!--to return to the beach where she first hatched, to lay her own eggs. Inside every loggerhead turtle is genius: the ability to find their first home, no matter how far away. Follow one, from her birth on a beach in Australia...to her trip across an ocean filled with sharks and seahorses and much more...to her rescue from a net by a fisherman, who names her Yoshi...to her rehabilitation at an aquarium...to her record-breaking swim across the Indian Ocean to the beach on which she hatched, to lay her eggs. Written by Lynne Cox, also a record-breaking swimmer, here is the true story of a sea turtle who swam the longest distance of any animal in recorded history.

Now in paperback, with photos and maps added especially for this new edition, here is the acclaimed life story of a woman whose drive and determination inspire everyone she touches.Lynne Cox started swimming almost as soon as she could walk. By age sixteen, she had broken all records for swimming the English Channel. Her daring eventually led her to the Bering Strait, where she swam five miles in thirty-eight-degree water in just a swimsuit, cap, and goggles. In between those accomplishments, she became the first to swim the Strait of Magellan, narrowly escaped a shark attack off the Cape of Good Hope, and was cheered across the twenty-mile Cook Strait of New Zealand by dolphins. She even swam a mile in the Antarctic.Lynne writes the same way she swims, with indefatigable spirit and joy, and shares the beauty of her time in the water with a poet's eye for detail. She has accomplished yet another feat--writing a new classic of sports memoir.

Relates the story of an elephant seal named Elizabeth that was transferred from the Avon River in Christchurch, New Zealand, to the ocean, but found her way back to the city.

Lynne Cox, adventurer and swimmer, author of Swimming to Antarctica ("gripping" --Sports Illustrated) and Grayson ("wondrous, and unforgettable" --Carl Hiaasen), gives us in South with the Sun a full-scale account of the explorer's life and expeditions.

This Captivating Bestseller tells the true story of a miraculous encounter between a teenage girl and a baby whale off the coast of California. It was the dark and early morning; Lynne was swimming her last mile back to the pier after a long workout when she became aware that something was swimming with her. The ocean was charged with energy as if a squall was moving in; whatever it was felt large enough to be a white shark coursing beneath her.In fact, it was a baby whale following alongside her. Lynne quickly realized that if she swam back to the pier, the young calf would follow her to shore and die from collapsed lungs. But if Lynne didn't find the mother whale, the baby would suffer from dehydration and starve to death.Something so enormous-the mother whale would be at least fifty feet long-suddenly seemed very small in the vast Pacific Ocean. How could Lynne possibly find her?This is the story-part mystery, part magical tale-of what happened.

"The story of an elite corps of water rescue dogs, and the bond between dog and trainer"-- Provided by publisher

The memoir explores the author's transformative journey as an open-water swimmer, detailing her path to recovery and the pursuit of freedom and mastery in her life. Through her reflections, she navigates the challenges of returning to the open waters, ultimately uncovering an unexpected surprise: the experience of falling in love. This personal narrative highlights the intertwining of physical and emotional healing, emphasizing the profound impact of both swimming and relationships on her quest for transcendence.

Facing the profound challenge of life after loss, a celebrated open-water swimmer shares her deeply personal journey in this memoir. The author, known for her previous bestselling work, navigates the emotional waters of grief, revealing how she confronts the unexpected trials that come with it. Through her story, she explores resilience and the transformative power of perseverance, offering insights that resonate with anyone dealing with loss.