Bøger af John Daly

The 1995 Open Champion and legendary wild man of golf recalls the best and worst of his life: his inspirational play on both US and European tours; the demons that afflicted him on the course and his addiction to gambling and drink; and the trashed hotel rooms and spectacular marital problems.

In part one I explore Ireland's Ancient East, meander along the Wild Atlantic Way and delve into the Mysterious Midlands, a veritable treasure trove of prehistoric, historic, and scenic gems.In part two, I look into Ireland's past from prehistory to the early twentieth century. I also examine the unhappy relationship which existed between England and Ireland through the centuries.

In this book, I outline the story of Ireland in a simple synopsised fashion. It is an exploration of a mysterious land from prehistoric times up to the late twentieth century. I also examine the relationship which existed between England and Ireland through past centuries.

The Long Haul presents poems dealing with sporting endeavour, childhood recollections, contemporary social issues along with the frustrations and occasional bafflement in the face of the complexities of modern life. The offerings in this set include reflections, dialogues, allegorical tales and dramatic vignettes.

Written in authentic, up-to-date Spanish and based in a contemporary setting, these original stories cover a range of styles and genres and make ideal reading for intermediate level, adult and young adult learners of Spanish. Each story in the collection is accompanied by a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary used, useful phrases and expressions as well as cultural and linguistic references. Comprehension questions and topics for discussion are also provided. With intriguing plots and colourful characters, Topical Spanish; Mi tierra, mi pueblo, mi gente is an entertaining and helpful resource for practising and improving your Spanish.

Light and dark, poignant and painful, wistful and optimistic, these poems tread an intimate path from childhood poverty, more than fifty years ago, to the rapid advances and new technologies of the digital era. This collection takes an eye-glass to the past, reflects on the present and contemplates the uncertainties of future. Reading these poems will take you on a journey from youthful dreams and soaring ambitions to the complexities and pleasures of the modern world, all sharply observed and wryly delivered.

Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly, known affectionately on the PGA Tour as "e;Big 'Un,"e; has enthralled fans with his big drives, bigger personality, and "e;Grip It and Rip It"e; approach to golf -- and to life.Long John, usually seen with a Marlboro Light dangling from his lip, is the unchained, unpredictable, unapologetic bad boy of professional golf. "e;The only rules I follow,"e; JD likes to say, "e;are the Rules of Golf."e;Daly's play-it-as-it-lays approach drives My Life in and out of the Rough, a thrillingly -- and sometimes shockingly -- candid memoir of a larger-than-life athlete battling assorted addictions (alcohol, gambling, chocolate, sex), his weight, and, perhaps worst of all, divorce lawyers. (He's been married four times.)A two-time major winner before he turned thirty, John Daly is one of the most popular athletes in the world. Taking readers with him off the fairway and into his $1.5-million motor home for a rollicking ride through his life -- an ever-churning world of booze, burgers, casinos, country music, and breathtaking moonshots -- Daly reveals how a down-home Everyman from Arkansas managed to rise to the peak of the golf world, escape from the depths of abject depression, and, finally, take control of his life. Well, sort of.

The elucidation of the cellular and molecular bases underlying the inte grated function of the central nervous system, both in disease and in health, must ultimately come from the combined efforts of scientists from many disciplines, including biology, chemistry, histology, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, and psychology.

An introductory textbook for all diploma and degree nursing students, offering a concise yet comprehensive overview of the practical and theoretical aspects of professional nursing studies.