The Joy of Swimming - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Joy of Swimming write by Lisa Congdon. This book was released on 2016-04-19. The Joy of Swimming available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The acclaimed artist and author invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming in this beautifully illustrate and “loving homage to aquatic bliss” (Brain Pickings). Best known as an artist, illustrator, and author, Lisa Congdon is also a record-breaking long-distance swimmer. Now she shares her personal passion for swimming in this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and watercolor portraits are paired with real people's personal stories. Illustrated collections of vintage objects—such as colorful swim caps, traditional pool signs, and bathing suits through the ages—evoke the beauty and inspiration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as a way of life—from taking a leap to going with the flow—makes this delightful volume a must-have for serious swimmers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.
Swim
Swim - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Swim write by Lynn Sherr. This book was released on 2012-04-03. Swim available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explores the nature and appeal of swimming, from the history of the strokes to aspects of modern Olympic competition, as well as the author's personal experiences and milestones in the sport.
Let's Have a Swim
Let's Have a Swim - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Let's Have a Swim write by Joy Cowley. This book was released on 2015. Let's Have a Swim available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Ruby Learns to Swim
Ruby Learns to Swim - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Ruby Learns to Swim write by Phillip Gwynne. This book was released on 2012-12-01. Ruby Learns to Swim available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A delight for parents to read aloud, and for children to chant along, this gorgeously illustrated picture book will encourage young children to have fun and feel safe in the water. 'Ruby Learns to Swim is a great book. I read it to my kids at bedtime - a well written story that reinforces a strong message about learning to swim, which I believe is a must for kids of all ages.' Michael Klim.
Whatever You Are, Be a Good One
Whatever You Are, Be a Good One - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Whatever You Are, Be a Good One write by Lisa Congdon. This book was released on 2014-04-01. Whatever You Are, Be a Good One available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Wise words from great minds: “Revisit this colorful read whenever you need a pick-me-up—or a push—to get out there and make the most of your day.” —Real Simple A quote book like no other, this thought-provoking collection compiles the timeless wisdom of great original minds— from Marie Curie to Stephen King, Joan of Arc to Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde to Harriet Tubman—brilliantly hand-lettered by beloved indie artist Lisa Congdon. You’ll find enlightening insights (“Wisdom begins in wonder”— Socrates), stirring calls to action (“Leap and the net will appear”—John Burroughs), and stimulating encouragements (“Be curious, not judgmental”—Walt Whitman) beautifully illuminated on every page. A delightful reminder to make the most of life, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One is perfect for recent graduates, creative thinkers, and anyone looking for a little inspiration. “An impossibly charming compendium . . . The common thread underpinning these quotes—which include such beloved luminaries as Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Henry James, Anne Lamott, Soren Kierkegaard, and Leo Tolstoy—is Congdon’s own sensibility about what it means to live with kindness and integrity, to cherish beauty and the creative spirit, and ultimately to be a good human being.” —Brain Pickings
