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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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The Yoga Effect: A Proven Program for Depression and Anxiety

Owen, Liz - DA CAPO PR INC


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Rage on the Field: The Decline of Sportsmanship in Sports Today

Bob West - FriesenPress
Format: Hardcover

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

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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