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Children's Books

Gadson, Denise

Literature & Fiction

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This book begins with an illuminating discussion about the nature of balance: its inherent beauty, its elusive source, its necessity, and its common loss late in life. The author details the importance of the postural muscles (those that involuntarily control balance and stability) and provides numerous examples of weight-bearing sports that require and enhance balance. The second part of the book presents 15 postures and exercises derived from T'ai Chi, which are described in words and illustrated with 122 sequential photos of the author. These exercises activate and strengthen the postural or balance muscles, and develop the ability to create downward force to increase stability. The postures and exercises which do not have to be memorised and can be done at home -- emphasise simple positions and small movements that are appropriate for those who have mobile impairments, including several exercises that acknowledge the common elderly struggle to sit down and stand up. The book ends with a glossary of terms that clearly explain highlighted terms in the text that might be unfamiliar to the reader. While Postural Retraining exercises were conceived for those who have lost stability and seek to regain it safely and incrementally, mid-lifers and athletes will equally benefit. The book is presented in a clear, straight-forward style that is well-suited to the subject and audience. The author, who has studied T'ai Chi for 40 years, writes with authority and from experience. The section in which he discusses what balance is not, is particularly noteworthy. This is an original, provocative, and ground-breaking work. It promises to be a useful and adaptable reference and guide for health professionals and for anyone in need of an effective physical therapy to improve balance and stability (which is just about everyone).

Falling Is Not An Option: A Way to Lifelong Balance (1)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Locker, George

Exercise & Fitness

The coveted space where elite athletes thrive is called the 'Zone' and that prime state of being is also attainable for each of us in business, sales, entrepreneurship, and life. In Step Into Your Zone, by TV Host/Producer, former All-American college football player, ex-NFL free agent pro prospect and entrepreneur, 'H' John Mejia reveals a playbook that guides you how to take your performance to a higher level, where you breakthrough, find your zone and better your best. Mejia, who has endured the highest highs and the lowest lows during his life and his career, will help readers fight through limiting beliefs and self-sabotage to create the next level results you want and deserve. In Step Into Your Zone, the award-winning celebrity TV Host/Producer, shares his secrets through his experiences, struggles, and the lessons shared by other top business achievers during his TV interviews. This easy-to-follow book reveals how we can build an environment that nourishes success, define your outcome, and build confidence to trust in your skill and preparation to carry you through. Step Into Your Zone also provides personal insights from the authors experiences, and inspires you to achieve more than you ever thought was possible through practical, easy to understand tips and strategies. Time to get your business-sales game on, because your best is yet to come. Right here, right now.

Step Into Your Zone: Playbook of Secrets for Peak Performance in Business, Sales, and Life

Biographies & Memoirs

Mejia, 'H' John

Community & Culture

This book is the first in-depth introduction into the modern technique of hammer throwing, based on the broad application of the laws of physics to rationalize the technique. It is addressed to coaches, throwers, and specialists in biomechanics and physics of sports. It is a result of a collaboration of the two-time Olympic champion, world champion, and the current world record holder Yuri Sedykh and the physicist and coach Dr. Vladimir Strelnitski. The book consists of two major parts (Part 1 and Part 2), the Conclusions, and the Addendum. Part 1 is dedicated to the general characteristics of the hammer/thrower motion. It begins with a brief review of the basic Newtonian mechanics for rectilinear and rotational motion. The acquaintance with such fundamental notions as the reference frame, the linear and angular momentum, the forces and torques as the causes of, respectively, the linear and angular acceleration, are helpful in understanding various elements of technique and the ways of increasing their efficiency. The rest of Part 1 is dedicated to several rarely (or never) discussed aspects of the theory of hammer throwing: the axes of rotation, the origin of the force accelerating the hammer along its orbit, the usefulness of the notion of centrifugal force (often undeservingly denigrated as "fictitious"), and the usefulness of the effect of hammer "hanging" due to gravity. Part 2 is a thorough discussion of the hammer throw technique. The authors emphasize the conventionality of any division of the throw into phases. They put forward their working definition of the beginning of a turn (the beginning of the hammer acceleration after the right foot landing), and they single out the traditional phases of the preliminary winds, the turns, and the delivery. The traditional division of a turn into the double-support and single-support phases partially overlaps with the authors' division of a turn into the "power" phase and "inertial" phase. Each of the throw phases is discussed in detail. The authors introduce two new concepts that help the discussion: the "neutral position" of the thrower (the key position separating the "power" phase of a turn from its "inertial" phase), and the "Point X" (the point where the "lash" of the hammer as a "whip" is attached to the whip's "handle"—the torso and the arms). Part 2 ends with a section discussing the most typical technical errors and the ways of their correction and a section describing a few useful drills helping to master the most challenging elements of technique. The "Conclusions" summarize the major ideas and findings discussed in the book. The Addendum, besides some visual material, contains several sections dedicated to those aspects of the theory of hammer throwing that require more mathematical rigor and the use of calculus. These sections will probably be most interesting to specialists in sports biomechanics and kinesiology.

Art and Science of Hammer Throwing (1)

Sports & Outdoors

Sedykh, Yuri

Strelnitski, Vladimir

Other Team Sports

Although pyramids are similar in design, many may have had different or dual functions. The authors propose that ancient Egypt developed and controlled an elaborate power system that was centered around Giza and as far south as Abydos. They believe that the underground structures, channels, and cavities that surround ancient Pyramid structures were part of an immense industrial complex, including gigantic earth batteries. The authors believe evidence indicates that the Great Pyramid on the Giza Plateau had the ability to electrically charge, or change the molecular structure of water, giving it unique properties. We believe the ancient Egyptians created a fourth form of electrically-charged water, giving it unique properties. James Ernest Brown calls this "Earthmilk Ancient Energy." All pyramids were connected to the Nile River, and there is physical evidence that water from the Nile River circulated through their passageways and chambers by way of man-made channels both above and under the ground.

Giza's Industrial Complex: Ancient Egypt's Electrical Power and Gas Generating Systems (1)

Engineering & Transportation

Brown, James Ernest

Hurtak, Drs. J.J. & Desiree

Engineering

The book was originally written as a self-help book to help a person from the time they get up until the time they go to sleep, or between the Zzzs. When the author had a stroke, everything in his life was wiped clean, including his hopes of publishing the finished book. Then the idea suddenly came to him to revisit each section from the standpoint of a stroke survivor. His life was changed as was the entire book. "Stroke of Genius: Between the Zzzs" was the net result. The author has summarized lessons from his own life to help others. Throughout the book, he has separated his advice into 26 sections, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each section is paired with a song from popular music which helps drive the section's point home. Each of the 26 sections includes a "PS" (for "Post Stroke") discussion, to see how the lessons apply for rebuilding your life and continue living a meaningful life after a stroke. The combination of sound advice, supporting musical references, and a check of how well the advice holds up after a stroke, is not only impressive, but also all inclusive. There are gold nuggets for everyone.

Stroke of Genius: Between the Zzzs

Self-Help

Kritzman, Richard

Personal Transformation

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