Спорт, фитнес

1921 кн. Подписаться на жанр

Сортировать по:

дате добавления

названию

году выхода

количеству скачиваний

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes:...

Jared Hargrave

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Utah

• Nearly 100 backcountry ski routes—most located in the central Wasatch • Written by a ski-obsessed outdoor journalist • Both day trips and overnights included Jared Hargrave averages more than 70 ski days a year, which adds up to a ton of local knowledge. He's exactly the ski partner you'd want to show you the best backcountry routes, from those you can hit on a pre-work dawn patrol to multiday overnight trips. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Utah includes tours in the...

Автор

Jared Hargrave

Hike the Parks: Redwood National &...

John Soares

Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks

Features hikes everyone, including children and seniors, can enjoy Highlights must-see park sights and activities beyond hiking Full-color maps and photos throughout Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks is the first in a new series of national park hiking guides that feature an easy-to-use design, pocket-sized format, and full-color photos and maps, with top trails detailed alongside top sights. These public lands offer a breathtaking setting of giant trees that have survived...

Автор

John Soares

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Sou...

Shawnté Salabert

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) traces a 2,650-mile route from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. While many hikers attempt a “thru-hike” every year, beginning in Campo, California and connecting their footsteps all the way to Manning Park, B.C., even more people enjoy “section hiking” – tackling the trail in bits and pieces. This guidebook serves as a road map to section hiking the Southern California portion of the PCT, beginning at its...

Автор

Shawnté Salabert

Crack Climbing

Pete Whittaker

Crack Climbing

Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film <i>Wide Boyz</i>. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including...

Автор

Pete Whittaker

Baseball and Philosophy

Группа авторов

Baseball and Philosophy

Baseball and Philosophy brings together two high-powered pastimes: the sport of baseball and the academic discipline of philosophy. Eric Bronson asked eighteen young professors to provide their profound analysis of some aspect of baseball. The result offers surprisingly deep insights into this most American of games.The contributors include many of the leading voices in the burgeoning new field of philosophy of sport, plus a few other talented philosophers with a personal interest in baseball. A...

Автор

Группа авторов

The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan

C S Tang

The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan

The ancient Chinese martial art of Xingyi Quan is known for its explosive internal power. Closely related to both Taiji Quan and Bagua Quan, Xingyi is regarded as the most esoteric, and the most dangerous of the fighting arts, though the purposes of consistent practice include health and spiritual development. This in-depth guide is the first to cover the history and traditions of the art in such a comprehensive way, describing the essential Xingyi Quan movements, and their effects, in fully...

Автор

C S Tang

The Complete Book of Yiquan

C S Tang

The Complete Book of Yiquan

With detailed photographs and clear instruction for practice, this is the first book comprehensively to cover the history, development and training methods of this rarely taught esoteric internal martial art. The deceptively simple postures and movements of Yiquan are highly effective for achieving results for both health and combat, making it very appealing to martial artists, and Master Tang here reveals the secrets of a martial art still surrounded in mystery. He also provides a history of...

Автор

C S Tang

The Essence of Taijiquan Push-Hands...

Fengming Wang

The Essence of Taijiquan Push-Hands and Fighting Technique

Traditionally shrouded in mystery and taught only to the closest students, the secrets of Taijiquan push-hands and fighting technique from the Chen style are revealed in this book.Master Wang Fengming, an eleventh generation practitioner of Chen-style Taijiquan, provides detailed information about the famous internal fighting techniques and reveals inside knowledge essential to the remarkable results achieved by the Chinese masters. The book features:– effective ways of cultivating Taiji...

Автор

Fengming Wang

The Valley Spirit

Lindsey Wei

The Valley Spirit

A young woman, Lindsey Wei, graduates from high school in America and sets out to find her roots in China, questing for who she is and where her life path belongs. She discovers in herself a skill for martial arts and seeks the hidden knowledge of meditation. After three years of study in various martial styles and unveiling false teachers, she is finally led to the ancient Wudang Mountains. Here she meets a Daoist recluse, Li Shi Fu, who has renounced the world of the 'red dust' and...

Автор

Lindsey Wei

More Proficient Motorcycling

David L. Hough

More Proficient Motorcycling

Written as a stand-alone or follow-up to David L. Hough’s wildly successful duo, «Proficient Motorcycling» and «Street Strategies,» this book contains invaluable lessons for avoiding nasty accidents. Presenting new tips and topics geared toward protecting riders from road dangers with a special focus on mental and physical preparedness. Diagrams, examples, plain talk, and Hough’s practical attitude make this one of the most accessible guides available.

Автор

David L. Hough

Fifty Questions Asked of a Pebble B...

James Hudgeon

Fifty Questions Asked of a Pebble Beach Caddie

Fifty Questions Asked of a Pebble Beach Caddie is a look into what a caddie has gone through on and off the course. “What was it like caddying at Pebble Beach?” is just the start and only one question. “Who I have caddied for?” is another question. “How did they play?” “Was being a caddie a good job?” Are just a few of questions answered. Caddying for the movie stars, rock stars, hall of famers, and everyday people all in the same way was the best part of the job. They all ask the same...

Автор

James Hudgeon

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The...

Julia Lawless

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.

This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.This edition does not include illustrations.This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in...

Автор

Julia Lawless

Can You Get Hooked On Lip Balm?

Perry Romanowski

Can You Get Hooked On Lip Balm?

Why does my shampoo stop working? Are my cosmetics poisoning me? What does hypoallergenic mean? Are organic products better? Every day thousands of people turn to the scientists at the popular blog TheBeautyBrains. com for answers to their most pressing beauty questions.In Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm?* you'll learn how cosmetic products work, what advertising claims actually mean, and how to make smarter buying decisions. You'll discover that:– Salon products are not necessarily better than...

Автор

Perry Romanowski

Doris Inc.

Shirley Roberts

Doris Inc.

Proven strategies for finding balance in your life and career while maximizing the quality of life for an elderly person When Shirley Roberts' father passed away, her life and career were put on hold as the demands of caring for her elderly mother, Doris, began consuming more and more of her time and energy. Using her business prowess, Shirley, with the help of her financial advisor brother, developed Doris Inc. Using their business skills, they found ways to maintain their own lives and careers...

Автор

Shirley Roberts

Customer Service in Health Care

Группа авторов

Customer Service in Health Care

Research confirms that it is six times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing one. Creating a culture of service excellence requires planning, preparation, and persistence. Customer Service in Health Care is designed to provide readers with the fundamental information and skills to start or strengthen a customer service initiative within a health care organization. This book concentrates on action as opposed to theory. It offers a practical, step-by-step process...

Автор

Группа авторов

Integrating Device Data into the El...

Группа авторов

Integrating Device Data into the Electronic Medical Record

Future generations of vital signs and point-of-care medical devices must interoperate directly and seamlessly with information technology systems to facilitate effective patient care management within the healthcare enterprise. This is the first book addressing medical device integration with the computer-based patient record in a holistic way. Readers step into the area of two-way device communication & control and learn best practises from an author known for his brilliant expertise in this...

Автор

Группа авторов

Lifestyle Management in Health and...

Jim McKenna

Lifestyle Management in Health and Social Care

Lifestyle Management in Health and Social Care is a one-stop handbook for health and social care professionals that assists in the provision of a wide range of professional lifestyle advice, treatment or condition specific therapy. It is both evidence-based and highly practical. Each chapter provides background information on a particular lifestyle factor including fatigue, stress, relationships and diet. In addition the book offers suggestions for further reading and step-by-step advice on how...

Автор

Jim McKenna

Golf All-in-One For Dummies

Consumer Dummies

Golf All-in-One For Dummies

The fun way to get a grip on every aspect of golf Golf is a popular spectator sport, but for those who play it's a great source of low impact cardiovascular, strength, and aerobic exercise. In addition, golf is by nature a social game that provides the opportunity to meet new people. Golf All-In-One For Dummies shows you not only how to get the most physical benefit from a round of golf, but also the tools you need to truly enjoy the game. From perfecting your swing to avoiding injuries, the...

Автор

Consumer Dummies

Higher, Further, Faster

Stewart Ross

Higher, Further, Faster

Sport is undergoing a global technological revolution. Year on year, records are smashed, equipment gets more sophisticated, facilities improve almost beyond recognition. These changes are impacting on all areas of sport, from shoes to cycles and stadia. Is this making sport more exciting for participants and spectators? Or are talent and determination becoming secondary to money and technology, devaluing honest competition? In Higher, Further, Faster…, Stewart Ross looks at these questions and...

Автор

Stewart Ross

Physik des Segelns

Wolfgang Püschl

Physik des Segelns

Eine Einführung in die physikalischen Grundlagen des Segelsports für die an Naturwissenschaften interessierten Segler, die schon immer wissen wollten, wie Segeln tatsächlich funktioniert. »Physik des Segelns« führt zunächst in die einfachen Grundsätze und Bedingungen des Segelns ein, wie beispielsweise das Kräftegleichgewicht während der Fahrt. Anschließend wird aus den Eigenschaften von Luft und Wasser und den dynamischen Grundgleichungen das Entstehen dieser Kräfte dargelegt. Das Buch räumt...

Автор

Wolfgang Püschl

Rivals!

Richard Davies O.

Rivals!

Rivals! The Ten Greatest American Sports Rivalries of the 20th Century presents the most memorable rivalries in over a hundred years of American sports history. Examines ten of the greatest American sports rivalries of the past century, relating them to their broader historical context Includes the rivalries between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Duke and North Carolina, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and more...

Автор

Richard Davies O.

The Sport Psychologist's Handbook

Joaquin Dosil

The Sport Psychologist's Handbook

A practical handbook for sports psychologists that outlines the most effective interventions for athletes across a variety of sports. A practical manual for the growing force of sports psychologists helping today's athletes to unprecedented levels of application and success Offers specific guidance on the psychological assessment of athletes, uniquely presented in an accessible sport-by-sport format Written by an experienced practicing sports psychologist and author, who draws on his own methods...

Автор

Joaquin Dosil

Võit või surm: Venemaa salajane dop...

Grigori Rodtšenkov

Võit või surm: Venemaa salajane dopinguprogramm

"Grigori Rodtšenkov (snd 1958) töötas aastaid Moskva Antidopingu Keskuse juhina ning vastutas Venemaa sportlaste dopinguproovide analüüsimise eest. Tema täiendav tööülesanne oli jälgida, et Vene sportlased ei jääks dopinguga vahele. 2015. aastal hakkas Maailma Antidopinguagentuur WADA pöörama rohkem tähelepanu Venemaa sportlaste kahtlastele dopinguproovidele ja uudistesse jõudis sageli ka Grigori Rodtšenkovi nimi. Rodtšenkov hakkas toimuva valguses kartma, et kuna ta teab liiga palju,...

Автор

Grigori Rodtšenkov

Eriskummalised olümpialood

Luciano Wernicke

Eriskummalised olümpialood

Moodsate olümpiamängude ajaloos on peale suure võitluse, triumfide ja kaotuste juhtunud ka hulk inspireerivaid ja uskumatuid sündmusi ning ootamatuid lugusid. Selles raamatus on alates 1896. aasta Ateena olümpiast kuni 2016. aasta Rio mängudeni iga suveolümpia kohta kokku kogutud kõige värvikamad sarnased lood. Muuhulgas võime lugeda sportlasest, kes uppuvate konkurentide päästmiseks võistluse pooleli jättis; oma tegelikku sugu varjanud võistlejatest; kavalamatest ning jultunumatest...

Автор

Luciano Wernicke

←
1
2
...
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
→
стр.

Для правообладателей и по всем вопросам knigism.info@yandex.ru