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The Jury Crisis: What's Wrong with Jury Trials and How We Can Save Them
Drury R. Sherrod - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Format: Hardcover
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Juries have a bad reputation. Often jurors are seen as incompetent, biased and unpredictable, and jury trials are seen as a waste of time and money. In fact, so few criminal and civil cases reach a jury today that trial by jury is on the verge of extinction. Juries are being replaced by mediators,... |
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The Naturalist's Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife
Dave Hall - Mountaineers Books Format: Paperback
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Practical guidance on how to achieve a deeper level of nature observationFrom the co-founder of Primitive Pursuits, renowned nature awareness programProvides concrete tools for improving the depth and quality of outdoor experiences The Naturalist's Companion fills an important void... |
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Storey's Guide to Training Horses, 3rd Edition: Ground Work, Driving, Riding
Heather Smith Thomas - Storey Publishing, LLC Format: Hardcover
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Storey's Guide to Training Horses is a one-stop reference for every aspect of horse training, including a complete program for turning a shy and gangly foal into a calm, confident, well-balanced equine partner. Now with full-color photography, the third edition includes step-by-step... |
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Chair Yoga for Seniors: Stretches and Poses That You Can Do Sitting Down at Home
Lehmkuhl, Lynn - Skyhorse Format: Paperback
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One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or "yoga while seated," allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair Yoga for Seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor... |
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Stretching: 40th Anniversary Edition
Bob Anderson - Shelter Publications Format: Paperback
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This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed... |
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Discovering Portland Parks: A Local’s Guide
Owen Wozniak - Mountaineers Books Format: Hardcover
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Portland has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to parks, with more than 500 found in the greater urban area. Here Owen Wozniak takes on the challenging task of selecting just over 100 of the most appealing parks across the city; those that offer excellent facilities, "hidden"... |
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Garage Gym Bible: The Expert Guide to Creating The Ideal Home Gym
William Smith - Hatherleigh Press; 1 edition Format: Print book
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Think the best workout results can only be achieved through the use of expensive weights and complicated machines? Wrong!Getting the results you deserve - without spending a fortune - requires only minimal equipment...plus the know-how to use them properly. Garage Gym Bible shows... |
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Rage on the Field: The Decline of Sportsmanship in Sports Today
Bob West - FriesenPress Format: Hardcover
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During a match in Colville, Washington, official Bob West was head-butted by a high school wrestler in 1996 and knocked unconscious. This incident, captured on tape, has been aired on every major network, been discussed on numerous talk shows, and is still used today to portray the decline... |
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The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi
Lou Reed - HarperOne Format: Paperback
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The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of Lou Reed's worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It was edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson, with Stephan Berwick, Bob Currie, and Scott RichmanLou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary... |
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