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In this book 23 Qi Gong stand exercises are described. These exercises improve energy absorption, strengthen the self-healing powers and balance the vegetative nervous system. They promote concentration and inner peace. They strengthen the muscles and tendons. The standing positions of the 5 animals...

Are you an amateur athlete considering partnering with a brand to sponsor your athletic pursuits? #sponsored looks to explain the exciting and highly competitive world of sports sponsorships, including the sponsor-sponsee relationship. Through stories of other athletes and brand liaisons as well as her...

Professor Jigoro Kano classified Kodokan Judo under what he called the 3 cultures or levels of Judo: Shobuho (as warrior and combat art), Rentaiho (as a physical and sports education system) and Shushinho (as a method for moral development), intellectual and ethical). On this...

This book started as a self-serving exercise to personally organize the major details and interesting facts of each Indianapolis 500 over the hundred-plus-year history of the greatest race in the world. For many of us passionate racing fans who have attended a multitude of...

In war, the removal or neutralization of an enemy sentry is necessary for a variety of mission-critical reasons, in particular for gaining access to an enemy location or escaping confinement that might lead to interrogation, torture, and/or execution. But could such methods be used...

The reawakening of Asian martial arts is a distinct example of cultural hybridity in a global setting. This book deals with history of Asian martial arts in the contexts of tradition, religion, philosophy, politics and culture. It attempts to deepen the study of martial...

Chinese martial arts have a long, meaningful history and deep cultural roots. They blend the physical components of combat with strategy, philosophy and tradition, distinguishing them from Western sports. A History of Chinese Martial Arts is the most authoritative study ever written on this...

Sir Edwin Hartley Cameron Leather (1919-2005) was born in Canada. He is remembered as having been a self-defence expert, successful author, politician and Governor of Bermuda. Despite his endorsement of violent acts against other human beings, as described in his book, Combat Without Weapons,...

Sports Page is a book of accessible, engaging, and crafted poetry about sports and the people who love them. There's basketball, football, tennis, running, baseball, and even some lesser known sports such as poker, dog sledding, and and skating. In each poem, Waldman uses...

Military Close Quarter Combat for Modern Operations. Instructor Training Program Military close quarter combat instructors book. Self defence for the battlefield taught to military and police.Author: Gus MichalikISBN-10: 1794834370ISBN-13: 9781794834378Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/28/2019Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

Pressing RESET for Kids is for teachers, kids fitness/movement specialists, PE teachers, parents, and kids who want to achieve more. Readers will learn the techniques taught by Original Strength Systems to help improve movement, focus, memory retention, sleep, and overall performance. This booklet will...

The RCT Level One book is the first step in furthering your knowledge and understanding of the systems and parts of a dedicated race car. This course will explain all of the relevant systems race teams and race engineers work with on a daily...

Learn 30 basic Pilates exercises with modifications, corrections and target muscles. This book is a reference guide for mat-based Pilates certification and therefore includes important information about the principles of alignment, postural assessment, class design and anatomy. Reading this book does not replace certification,...

Taking part in a sport means that one must acquire the relevant skills: mental, physical and strategic. This book presents a new perspective on the role of skills, knowledge and intentionality in sporting contexts, examining how these skills and practical 'know how' can be...

The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its...

This book describes the structural and functional asymmetries in human body movement by providing cases and examples using illustrations and easy-to-understand scenarios. Specifically, it adopts an evidence-based approach to demonstrate (i) the role of structural (e.g., bone dimensions) and functional (e.g., hemispheric dominance) asymmetries...

Great football drills book for the best coach, keep track of the stats, plan your strategies and organize your game. keep the ball rolling and get your goals with this field notes coach book. Great Gift Idea for your favorite Coach, Football Mom or...

The low altitude orientation of this book is different, but not difficult. The objective of this book is to teach low altitude maneuvering techniques, including the basic low ground effect takeoff, the energy management 1g regardless of bank angle turn, and the apparent brisk...

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is one of the most widely used counselling approaches in the world and is one of the original forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Sport and Exercise is the first and only book to...

Sure, a monkey can design a disc golf course. But, what kind of quality will that end up being? Will it bring users back over and over again? Will there be major safety issues? How will users perceive the course? Most people will tell...

The Man-eaters of Tsavo is a book written by John Henry Patterson in 1907 that recounts his experiences while overseeing the construction of a railroad bridge in what would become Kenya. It is titled after a pair of lions which killed his workers, and...

"Nothing stirs my soul more than watching a 100-year-old classic yacht roll over a wave, sails flared, white water crashing off her bow, crew attentive. Watching these beauties race around a course is truly spectacular." --Michael Kahn. Sailboats features over 75 photographs of stunning...

From physical and mental to social and sexual, Dianne Hales' AN INVITATION TO HEALTH: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH helps students achieve a healthier lifestyle now and in the future. The 19th Edition covers new research on such topics as happiness and health, current...

Mine has not been a remarkable life. I'm just a good old-fashioned northern lass who hit middle age following the same trials and tribulations that most people encounter along the way. Although I flirted with adventure in my youth, I soon found my comfort...

From the author of Martial Arts and Self-Defence for Everyone: A Complete Beginner's Guide, comes this landmark addition to every karate student's book collection. Covering every aspect of karate training and packed with details about the vast range of karate styles from around the...

If you coach an under 5's or under 6's football team or you are the chairman of a club with an under 5's or under 6's team, then this book was written for you. I've worked with players aged 2-6 for the last 10...

Squash Diary is an inspiring, true story about one man's amazing recovery from a near fatal car accident through his passion for the game of squash.Author: Kiran DellimoreISBN-10: 0557455650ISBN-13: 9780557455652Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2010Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d

Covering self-contained adapted physical education classes, general physical education programs, and youth sports and community recreation, this book presents a series of case studies of teaching individuals of varied ability and disability in physical activity settings. Outlining realistic scenarios, it encourages an interactive, problem-solving...

How do you catch an elephant? Can a question mark live? What is the relation between Go and music? And have you ever played Go in a paddy field? In this book you will experience Go problems from a very different angle. The creative...

Das schwierigste aller Go-Probleme, geschaffen von Inoue Dosetsu Inseki (1646 - 1719), ist bis heute von professionellen Go-Spielern nicht gel st worden. Hat die jahrelange Zusammenarbeit dreier Amateure aus Deutschland und Gro britannien jetzt die Antwort ans Licht gebracht? The most difficult of all...

Yacht Etiquette - Courtesies, Discipline, Ceremonies, and Routine for Any and... is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine,...

Scientific Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Health - Sport - Sport Medicine, Therapy, Prevention, Nutrition, Loughborough University, course: Sport and Exercise Science, language: English, abstract: Energy metabolism is a process that is essential in the maintenance of life and has obvious...

Modern observations on rifle shooting, - with an improved system of score book, and including silicate slate for use on the range is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such...

Elephant-Hunting in east equatorial Africa is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...

Represents the first-ever critical biography of Thomas HamblinProvides a wealth of information on nineteenth American theatre historyDraws upon a wide array of research resourcesAuthor: Thomas A. BogarISBN-10: 3319684051ISBN-13: 9783319684055Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2018Pages: 301Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.75d

DIY prepping is not just about saving money. DIY prepping is about learning new skills that will help make your life easier when things turn upside down. The big idea behind these DIY prepping hacks is to improvise with the random items lying around...

Split-Grip Golf is simply a way to gain better control of the golf club.Author: Gerald a. WalfordISBN-10: 1985861836ISBN-13: 9781985861831Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2018Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

A chess puzzles book from FIDE master who is legally blind now and was selecting this set for 3 years.Author: Alla MkrtichyanISBN-10: 1985308207ISBN-13: 9781985308206Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2018Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

Ballet sketch Coloring Book for adult Forty coloring pages mostly filled with rough sketches of ballerina poses. Perfect for anyone that loves ballet. Vivid colors, great illustrations and imagination are all you need to keep calm and relaxed Each picture is printed on its...

Coaching like a Champion is about providing solutions to the daily pressures and stressors coaches face in their programs by focusing on the following: - Fulfilling your regular coaching responsibilities in a proactive, forward-thinking way - Incorporating the eight essential building blocks into your...

This special re-print edition of the 1899 Edition of Cox and Lascelle's book "Coursing and Falconry" has not been available to falconry and coursing dog enthusiasts since it first appeared on the scene back in 1899. Coursing and Falconry will shed considerable light on...

A coloring book for the whole family, depicting the greatest moments from Cleveland professional sports. The companion to our popular Why is Daddy Sad on Sunday? Disappointing Moments in Cleveland Sports Coloring Book, this new coloring book celebrates the great moments in Cleveland sports...

An RV may seem like the ultimate bug out vehicle. After all, it's essentially a house on wheels This book is going to dive into the pros and cons of an RV as a bug out vehicle and also talk about the specific steps...

Ten super effective footwork drills designed to improve any tennis player's footwork technique and conditioning.Author: Clint BrasselISBN-10: 1521013691ISBN-13: 9781521013694Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2012Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d

The Wing Chun - it is a traditional style of the Chinese Kung Fu. The Wing Chun is very popular in the whole world thanks to its hight efficiency application techniques. In this book, an attempt to consider question related with the theory of...

Prepare for Survival Without Breaking the Bank We all need to prep. Nobody knows what the future will bring. But, prepping doesn't need to cost you your life savings You don't need to spend money on every latest gadget and toy, every item marketed...

Excerpt from The Gamekeeper at Home: Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life Those who delight in roaming about amongst the fields and lanes, or have spent any time in a country house, can hardly have failed to notice the custodian of the woods...

SHUFFLEBOARD, WHY NOT? is written for beginning Shuffleboard players who want to improve their game to the best of their individual abilities. Shuffleboard is 85% strategy and 15% physical skill. Exercise counts, and with Shuffleboard you can achieve mental growth, physical activity, experience, social...

Author: Rico C. DanieleISBN-10: 1587213419ISBN-13: 9781587213410Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.02h x 4.56w x 0.52d

We all look forward to spring and summer, when the sun returns, the blooms bud, and we feel the urge to reacquaint ourselves with the great outdoors. But camping and hiking trips, whether day treks or week-long journeys, beg an age-old question: what to...