{"title":"Philosophy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fly-fishing-through-the-midlife-crisis-paperback","title":"Fly Fishing Through the Midlife Crisis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHowell Raines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowell Raines has gone fly fishing with presidents of the United States and legends of the sport, as well as relatives, childhood friends, and his two sons. Casting deep into the waters of his tumultuous and momentous life -- his storied career at the New York Times, his painful divorce, his seven-year feud with his father, his memorable friendship with fisherman\/philosopher Richard C. Blalock -- Raines offers his now-classic meditation on the \"disciplined, beautiful, and unessential activity\" of fly fishing and the challenges and opportunities of middle age. A witty and profound celebration of life's transitions and the serene pleasures of the outdoors, Raines's memories and observations offer wisdom for the younger man, comfort for the older man, and rare insight for women into the often puzzling male psyche. \"Hear me, my brothers,\" Raines says. \"Anything is possible in the life of a man if he lives long enough. Even adulthood.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as \"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance used motorcycle repair as a metaphor for the examination of self, Howell Raines uses his lifelong experiences as a fly fisherman to explore his life, politics, gender, roles as a son, husband, father, and journalist, and his attitudes toward aging and mortality. A man who has fished with presidents and Southern friends as well as with his own two sons, Raines chronicles his progress from \"the Redneck way of fishing\" for quantity and food to the catch-and-release way of his friend and mentor Dick Blalock. Blalock taught Raines that fly fishing is about attitude and friendship, not about catching fish. Raines imparts tips on casting and stream beds gracefully, along with his love for what he calls \"waters that move\" as he explores the deep funk he fell into at midlife, complete with a divorce, a seven-year feud with his father and brother, and the all-consuming animosity he allowed himself to develop toward his boss at work. By casting into the waters of his own life -- and ultimately reconciling with middle age -- Howell Raines has written a literate, contemplative celebration of life and friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowell Raines has gone fly fishing with presidents of the United States and legends of the sport, as well as relatives, childhood friends, and his two sons. Casting deep into the waters of his tumultuous and momentous life -- his storied career at the New York Times, his painful divorce, his seven-year feud with his father, his memorable friendship with fisherman\/philosopher Richard C. Blalock -- Raines offers his now-classic meditation on the \"disciplined, beautiful, and unessential activity\" of fly fishing and the challenges and opportunities of middle age. A witty and profound celebration of life's transitions and the serene pleasures of the outdoors, Raines's memories and observations offer wisdom for the younger man, comfort for the older man, and rare insight for women into the often puzzling male psyche. \"Hear me, my brothers,\" Raines says. \"Anything is possible in the life of a man if he lives long enough. 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Since 9\/11, much public discussion has centered on the destructiveness of extremist religion. Guinness provocatively argues that this is far from an accurate picture and too easy an explanation. In this expansive exploration of both the causes of modern evil and solutions for the future, he faces our tragic recent past and our disturbing present with courageous honesty. 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The book also acts as a guide to any infringements and penalties that may occur as a result of breaking the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAimed at both the beginner and regular club golfer, the book follows the progress of two players of differing ability and the different situations which they experience over nine holes of a course. The implications of each rule they encounter, or breach, are explored before the players move on to the next hole.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePocket Golf Rules contains the most recent updates to the rules while illustrations demonstrate those that come into play most often. It is a must for any player who wants to save time and arguments on one of the most trying aspects of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Pocket Golf Rules' is an invaluable guide to the most common rules a golfer is likely to encounter on the golf course. It forms an entertaining and practical reference source to the latest rules as laid down by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and also acts as a guide to any infringements and penalties that might occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAimed at both the beginner and regular golfer, the book follows the progress of two players of differing ability and the different situations which they encounter over nine holes of a course. Including obstructions, bunkers, out of bounds, water hazards and loose impediments, it is a must for any player who wants to save time and arguments on the most trying aspects of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Vickers was the first Marketing and Publicity Manager of the PGA European Tour (1980-83). He now runs his own consultancy company specialising in marketing, design, and public relations for all areas of golf. 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