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Tennis Fitness for the Love of it : A Mindful Approach to Fitness for Injury-free Tennis (0982949960)

It is possible to play pain-free tennis for the rest of your life. One of the prerequisites is improving your fitness. However, it is not just any fitness. It needs to be mindful, purposeful, and perfectly suited for you. Nobody can tell you what is perfectly suited for you, only your body can. Listen to it because it will ask for what it needs. In your pursuit for maximum fitness and tennis performance, you need to be aware, patient, and disciplined. Carry this little book with you always and reread the chapters often. Each time you will discover something new. Learn to understand your body. Every exercise you do should be performed with the goal of increasing awareness of your body, and gradually building a new relationship with it. Learn how to free up the tightness and how to balance your strengths. The less pain you experience, the healthier and more functional you are, and the more your energy will increase. Treat the moments of stretching and myofascial release as time for medit...

Ecological Aspects of Social Evolution : Birds and Mammals (9780691084404)

Seeking common principles of social evolution in different taxonomic groups, the contributors to this volume discuss eighteen groups of birds and mammals for which long-term field studies have been carried out. They examine how social organization is shaped by the interaction between proximate ecological pressures and culture"--the social traditions already in place and shaped by local and phylogenetic history. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. ...

Hiking & Trekking in Cordillera Blanca & Huayhuash Map 3 (South) Cordillera Huayhuash, Chiquian, Llamaq, Cajatambo, Yerupaja & Siula Peaks Topographic Map Atlas 1 : 50000: Trails, Hikes & Walks Topographic Map (9781985872820)

Updated edition. Detailed topographic map 1:50.000 & 20 meter contours for hiking and trekking, printed as an atlas book (with overlapping pages). Covers the Cordillera Huayhuash with the famous Yerupaja & Siula Peaks and the villages of Chiquian, Llamaq, Cajatambo, and others. 20 meter contour lines, road network, trails & paths, transportation, food, campsites, shelters, guest houses & hotels.Mercator projection with both UTM and WGS84 coordinate grids. The map scale of 1:50000 (1 cm = 500 meters) provides a wealth of detail while keeping low the weight of the atlas itself. The large page format of 8.5x11in minimizes page count and along with an overlapping map design allows for comfortable navigation. The details included in the topographic maps of this atlas were specifically selected to be useful for trekkers, hikers and walkers of all interests, and make it easy to plan and enjoy both short excursions and hikes as well as long multi-day adventures along the ma...

Psychologie und Schule (3743904853)

Für die erfolgreiche Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen ist die Stärkung ihrer Selbstwirksamkeit ein entscheidender Faktor. Die Sozial-Kognitive-Psychologie bietet hier viele theoretische Ansätze, die ihren Weg in die Schule jedoch erst noch finden müssen. Als Ratgeber für die Schulpraxis stellt das Buch Psychologie und Schule die Potenzialentfaltungsbox als Diagnose- und Förderwerkzeug vor und gibt Lehrkräften damit erstmals eine strukturierte Handlungsempfehlung zur nicht-fachlichen Förderung ihrer Schülerinnen an die Hand. Mit der Potentialentfaltungsbox können Lehrkräfte schulform- und fächerunabhängig die Potenzialentfaltung ihrer SchülerInnen fördern. Ausgehend von den Theorien zu Mindset (Carol Dweck) und zur Selbstwirksamkeit (Albert Bandura) wird gezeigt, wie Lehrkräfte gezielt die Einstellungen und Denkmuster ihrer SchülerInnen positiv beeinflussen und sie damit in ihrer Selbstwirksamkeit stärken können. Mit Hilfe von differenzierten Beispielen und konkreten Fördermaßnahmen ...

Haiku in English : The First Hundred Years (9780393348873)

Haiku in English is an anthology of more than 800 brilliantly chosen poems that were originally written in English by over 200 poets from around the world. Although haiku originated as a Japanese art form, it has found a welcome home in the English-speaking world. This collection tells the story for the first time of Anglophone haiku, charting its evolution over the last hundred years and placing it within its historical and literary context. Product details Format Paperback | 464 pages Dimensions 130 x 180 x 30mm ...

Puckoon (9780140023749)

DISCOVER PUCKOON, SPIKE MILLIGAN'S CLASSIC SLAPSTICK NOVEL 'Pops with the erratic brilliance of a careless match in a box of fireworks' Daily Mail In 1924 the Boundary Commission is tasked with creating the new official division between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Through incompetence, dereliction of duty and sheer perversity, the border ends up running through the middle of the small town of Puckoon. Houses are divided from outhouses, husbands separated from wives, bars are cut off from their patrons, churches sundered from graveyards. And in the middle of it all is poor Dan Milligan, our feckless protagonist, who is taunted and manipulated by everyone (including the sadistic author) to try and make some sense of this mess . . . 'Bursts at the seams with superb comic characters involved in unbelievably likely troubles on the Irish border' Observer 'Our first comic philosopher' Eddie Izzard Product de...

Art Fundamentals 2nd edition : Light, shape, color, perspective, depth, composition & anatomy (9781912843077)

Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated back-to-basics title, packed with the fundamental concepts, conventions, and theory every beginner artist needs to create successful work. This essential book is written by industry experts who thoroughly address key basics including color and light, composition, perspective and depth, and anatomy in a series of insightful chapters. As well as being the perfect introduction for newcomers, Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition also offers experienced artists the chance to brush up on their theory and discover new tricks, tips, and techniques to advance their art even further. Richly illustrated throughout for optimal learning, each section of the book is specifically designed to guide the reader through the essential yet often challenging elements that make up the foundations of art, no matter which medium or technique is used. As fascinating and illuminating as it is practical and essential, Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition contains the fo...

The Anxious Truth : A Step-By-Step Guide To Understanding and Overcoming Panic, Anxiety, and Agoraphobia (9781734616446)

The Anxious Truth is a step-by-step guide to understanding and overcoming the anxiety problems that have plagued you for so long. At 70,000 words and 450 printed pages, the Anxious Truth goes well beyond just telling you that you can be OK. It actually tells you exactly how to do it! You're anxious all the time, experiencing panic attacks over and over, and maybe afraid to leave your house or to be left alone for even a few minutes.. You are avoiding simple things like driving, eating in restaurants, attending family functions, or going to the supermarket. You are terrified of the next wave of anxiety or the next panic attack. Your anxiety problems are ruining your relationships, your family life, and your career. Your anxiety problems have you afraid, confused, lost, and feeling hopeless. How did you get here? What went wrong? You've tried so many things, but nothing has cured your anxiety? What can you do now? This book, written by a former anxiety sufferer, best-selling aut...

Darkness Visible : A Memoir of Madness (9780679736394)

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A literary tour de force that chronicles a prize-winning author's descent into an almost suicidal depression. Compelling ... Harrowing ... a vivid portrait of a debilitating disorder ... It offers the solace of a shared experience.--The New York Times A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this bestseller is Styron's true account of his experience of crippling depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape, as well as the illuminating path to recovery. Product details Format Paperback | 96 pages Dimensions ...

Sufi Message of Hazrat Inayat Khan : Volume 1 -- The Inner Life (9781941810170)

At once deeply rooted in the Sufi tradition and strikingly original in insight and expression, Hazrat's teachings remain meaningful today, with a message for every human mind and heart, and indeed for humankind collectively. "The Inner Life" includes The Way of Illumination, The Inner Life, The Souls Whence and Whither, and The Purpose of Life. "The Inner Life" explores the ways of living in both the heart and the body, maintaining the spirit of inner freedom while fulfilling life's duties, keeping the ideal always before one and achieving balance between and within the inner and outer life. "The Soul, Whence and Whither" contains Hazrat Inayat Khan's account of the journey of the human soul from its earliest origins to its ultimate destination. While these teachings bear an undeniable relation to traditional Sufi descriptions of life before birth and after death, Hazrat's articulation of the soul's journey is remarkable for the fre...

Wszystko o sprzataniu (9788325800437)

"Koniec z... przepelnionymi koszami na brudna bielizne i zaplamionymi blatami kuchennymi, zatkanymi rurami, plesnia, zakurzonymi bibelotami i ksiazkami, poplamionymi ubraniami, brudnymi oknami, przypalonymi garnkami, plamami na dywanach i tapicerowanych meblach. Szafka wypelniona sciereczkami, gabkami i preparatami - kazda rzecz przeznaczona do czyszczenia innego przedmiotu lub powierzchni, a wiekszosc nie spelnia pokladanych w nich nadziei? Jeden idealny i uniwersalny srodek, ktory upora sie z brudem w calym domu - jak obiecuja reklamy - i znowu rozczarowanie? Sprzatanie mieszkania nie musi byc udreka. W tej ksiazce autorki odslonily wszystkie tajniki sprzatania. Pomagaja wybrac wlasciwe narzedzia i preparaty oraz tlumacza, w ktorych pomieszczeniach i jak ich uzywac. Zdradzaja takze, jak wyeliminowac zbedne preparaty czyszczace i podaja receptury na srodki domowej roboty - latwe do przygotowania i tanie. ...

Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies : 400 Important Scientific Papers Summarized for Parents and Researchers (9781881217404)

Many people sincerely believe that all vaccines are safe, adverse reactions are rare, and no peer-reviewed scientific studies exist showing that vaccines can cause harm. This book -- Miller's Review of Critical Vaccine Studies -- provides the other side of the story that is not commonly told. It contains summaries of 400 important scientific papers to help parents and researchers enhance their understanding of vaccinations. "This book should be required reading for every doctor, medical student and parent. Reading this book will allow you to make better choices when considering vaccination." -- David Brownstein, MD "This book is so precise and exciting in addressing the vaccine controversy that I read it in one evening. I recommend this book to any parent who has questions about vaccines and wants to be factually educated to make informed decisions." -- Gabriel Cousens, MD "Neil Miller's book is a tour de force and a clarion voice championing the cauti...

Managing Sport Facilities (9781492589570)

Managing Sport Facilities, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, merges the historical and theoretical foundations of the sport facility industry with real-world challenges and insights to create an engaging, modern guide for effective sport facility management. This updated edition provides a comprehensive knowledge base for the wide-ranging duties of sport facility managers and prepares students to enter the field ready to confront the responsibilities they will face on the job. Joining field expert Gil Fried for this fourth edition is Matthew Kastel, a practicing stadium manager with over 25 years of experience. Together, the authors blend extensive research and insights from the professional industry with everyday occurrences at sport facilities. With an increased focus on in-depth, real-world examples of issues facing facility managers today, this edition takes a detailed look at different types of facilities, including stadiums, arenas, fitness centers, parks, and multiuse facilit...

The Edinburgh Companion to Shari'Ah Governance in Islamic Finance (9781474436007)

Written by a group of prominent shari'ah scholars, academics and practitioners in the field of Islamic finance, this book contains 17 in-depth case studies of shari'ah governance practices and experiences as well as critical analysis of these practices. It serves as a standalone comprehensive reference work on shari'ah governance, containing an overview of its Islamic legal foundations, its evolution and development over the years, current practices and debates on shari'ah governance standards and future prospects for shari'ah governance in the global Islamic finance market. Product details Format Hardback | 480 pages Dimensions ...

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, Mountaineer, Scout, Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Indians (9780344107115)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Product details Format ...