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Malcolm Cook

    Cook's Tours
    101 Youth Soccer Drills Ages 7-11
    Early British Animation
    Adapting Science Fiction to Television
    Banking Reform in Southeast Asia
    Soccer Training: Games, Drills & Fitness Practices
    • A compilation of practices and routines used and recommended by some of the world's top coaches. Over 60 drills aimed at developing specific skills such as: Controlling and Passing, Dribbling and Screening, Tackling, Crossing and Heading and many more. Also includes strength, speed and endurance exercises.

      Soccer Training: Games, Drills & Fitness Practices
    • Banking Reform in Southeast Asia

      The Region's Decisive Decade

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the history of banking reform in Southeast Asia, this book examines significant developments in the global economic landscape over the last thirty years. It delves into the globalization of finance, the impact of the 1980s debt crisis, and the repercussions of the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, offering insights into how these events have shaped the region's banking systems and economic policies.

      Banking Reform in Southeast Asia
    • Adapting Science Fiction to Television

      Small Screen, Expanded Universe

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the adaptation of science fiction, this book explores how literary and film sources transition to television, emphasizing the distinct identity and aesthetic principles of the medium. The authors provide insightful comparisons between television and film, highlighting the unique storytelling techniques and visual elements that define science fiction on the small screen.

      Adapting Science Fiction to Television
    • Early British Animation

      From Page and Stage to Cinema Screens

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the evolution of British animated cartoons from the 1890s to the late 1920s, this book explores how traditional cartoonists adapted their skills to the cinematic medium. It highlights the blend of commercial artistry with modern themes, addressing significant issues like the aftermath of the First World War and the cultural shifts of the 1920s. Through a detailed reassessment of these early animations, the author uncovers their impact on audience perceptions and the broader understanding of vision during a transformative period in British history.

      Early British Animation
    • 101 Youth Soccer Drills Ages 7-11

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Targeting young athletes aged 7 to 16, this collection offers progressive practice drills aimed at skill development in soccer. Each book features illustrated drills that cover essential techniques such as warming up, dribbling, passing, and goalkeeping, ensuring a fun and educational experience. Detailed instructions accompany each drill, outlining necessary equipment, space requirements, and player organization, making it easy for coaches and players to implement effective training sessions.

      101 Youth Soccer Drills Ages 7-11
    • Cook's Tours

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Throughout his 44 years in the entertainment industry, the author met and worked with some of the biggest names in show business. In this biographical account, he lifts the lid on what it takes to keep a show on the road and artists and audiences happy. It's all here: transport problems, unscrupulous promoters, and hassles with the Mafia.

      Cook's Tours
    • Fishing in Hartlepool

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book explores the evolution of the Hartlepool fishing industry, detailing its transformation from traditional open cobles and steam trawlers to the challenges faced in contemporary times. It examines the economic and social factors contributing to the industry's decline, highlighting the impact on local communities and culture. Through historical insights and personal narratives, it paints a vivid picture of the fishing heritage and the struggles for survival in a changing environment.

      Fishing in Hartlepool
    • 101 Youth Soccer Drills: Age 12-16

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Targeted at young players aged 7 to 16, these two books feature a variety of progressive practice drills aimed at skill development. Each drill is illustrated and covers essential techniques such as warming up, dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping. The instructions are user-friendly, detailing necessary equipment, space requirements, and player organization, making the drills both fun and educational. These resources are designed to challenge young athletes while enhancing their technical abilities in a structured way.

      101 Youth Soccer Drills: Age 12-16
    • 101 Youth Football Drills

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Designed specifically for players aged 12 to 16, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills including: warming up, dribbling and running with the ball, passing, shooting, heading, crossing, goalkeeping and warming down. As well as easy-to-use instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required and how to organise the players. 'For 30 years Malcolm Cook has shone his light down the path of soccer development and progress.' Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director

      101 Youth Football Drills
    • A travers les écrits de plusieurs auteurs (Marivaux, Grafigny, Baculard d’Arnaud, Sade, Mme de Staël, Pigault-Lebrun et Hugo), cet ouvrage offre une analyse de la réécriture entre 1700 et 1820. Ce phénomène littéraire englobe une grande richesse de pratiques différentes: parodie, imitation, traduction, adaptation, et pose la question des motivations des auteurs dans le choix des formes et des textes pris comme modèles. Tous les genres littéraires sont concernés: romans, pièces de théâtre et poésie, pendant une période qui est particulièrement riche.

      Réécritures 1700 - 1820