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Natural born heroes : how a daring band of misfits mastered the lost secrets of strength and endurance Christopher McDougall

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2015.Edition: 1st edDescription: 337 p. : map ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780307594969
  • 0307594963
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 940.53/495/9 23
LOC classification:
  • D766.7.C7 M535 2015
Other classification:
  • HEA007000 | TRV001000 | HIS027100
Online resources: Summary: Investigates how a small band of Resistance fighters on the island of Crete in World War 2 were able to abduct a German general while surrounded by German troops; discovers that techniques for extraordinary endurance, natural movement, and nutrition allowed the ancient Greek soldiers and Cretan shepherds to cross mountains on all-night missions; and provides inspiration for readers to leave the gym and take fitness routines to nature to climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump to heroic feats.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 940.534959 MC NA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0052358

Investigates how a small band of Resistance fighters on the island of Crete in World War 2 were able to abduct a German general while surrounded by German troops; discovers that techniques for extraordinary endurance, natural movement, and nutrition allowed the ancient Greek soldiers and Cretan shepherds to cross mountains on all-night missions; and provides inspiration for readers to leave the gym and take fitness routines to nature to climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump to heroic feats.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-337).

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