Calmyour mind and energize your body with these must-do exercises to keep you flexible and free ofaches and pains.Yoga may have ancient roots but the "yoga lifestyle" is very current. For some people that means retreats with a guru, an athleisure-focused wardrobe, green juice and meditation while for others it goes much deeper. It's about exploring yoga philosophy, trying to live a more meaningful, less stressful life, and taking advantage of the many health benefits that come with regular practice. The Book That's a Bit of a Stretchwill give enthusiaistsan inside look at the various aspects of yoga, including diet, meditation and Ayurveda, and provide all the tools for getting started on the mat in their own living room. Beginner-friendly routines that boost energy, improve performance, lower stress and ease muscle tension make it easy to embrace this multi-faceted practice and set the stage for years of exploration to come.
‎Centennial Books
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9781951274924
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Flexibound
Fix It Yourself
By Leadbetter, David
A contemporary look at the most common faults that plague golfers today and the simple and effective solutions based on Leadbetters groundbreaking A-Swing technique. From the worlds number one golf coach, the pro who teaches the pros, comes Fix It Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Correcting Your Golf Swing, the only guide youll need to improve your game, whatever your level of play. Leadbetters Faults and Fixes, published in 1993, remains one of the most important golf guides to players all over the world. Twenty years later, he brings us a modern approach to this revolutionary format, based on the extraordinary innovations in performance and technology in recent years. Yet while golf superstars push the boundaries of performance, most recreational golfers lack access to the technology that would enable them to take their game to the next level. If you are serious about golf, you will forever be in search of clear-cut remedies to the various faults that plague your game. This comprehensive fault-finding guide, containing easy-to-understand solutions to the games most common errors, is invaluable for any aspiring player.In this manual, you will find:- Solutions to 72 of the most common problem areas in golf- Drills and exercises specially designed to cure even the most persistent faults- Full color illustrations to take you step-by-step through your grip and swing- A unique instruction package that will enable you to identify the weaknesses in your game - and then systematically eliminate them.Golfs #1 instructor has reimagined his bestselling book, to the benefit of golfers everywhere!
‎St. Martin's Press
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9781250189783
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Hardcover
Beyond Hot Yoga
By Ferguson, Kyle
A holistic method for practicing hot yoga--a new 40-pose series of postures based on modern understandings of anatomy and movement.. Bringing hot yoga beyond Bikram and into the 21st century, Beyond Hot Yoga offers a bold new science-backed 40-pose sequence. Built on up-to-date insights on bodily movement--and the understanding that all bodies are different--author, practitioner, and teacher Kyle Ferguson challenges the long-held belief that all yoga poses are right for all people. He also opens up a vital conversation regarding the principles of embodiment and interconnectedness in yoga, doing so with humor, erudition, and tongue-in-cheek wit.. More than just a practice guide, Beyond Hot Yoga is a shake-it-up investigation of ideas: it encourages a new exploration of the social nature of human beings, emphasizes the harmony between physical design and mental process, and explores the philosophy of embodiment and the spiritual value of practice.
North Atlantic Books
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9781623175948
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Paperback
Total Body Beautiful
By Orbeck, Andrea
A woman's mind and body change as she goes through life, and so should her outlook on what it means to be healthy and fit. If you're a woman over age 35, you need fitness and wellness advice that's uniquely tailored to your needs so you can look and feel your best. You need Total Body Beautiful.With combined decades of experience and dozens of fitness certifications and credentials, the expert team of authors, Andrea Orbeck, Desi Bartlett, and Nicole Stuart, have worked with hundreds of celebrities, supermodels, and ordinary women to develop workout and wellness solutions to stay active and feel good in their own skin - and they can do the same for you. These authors understand the complexities of women's bodies and the changes that occur as women age.
"No other person has had more influence on my thirty-six years of coaching than Jerry Lynch." -- , Head women's lacrosse coach, Middlebury College The Competitive Buddha is about mastery, leadership, and spirituality. Learn what you need to keep, what you need to discard, and what you need to add to your mental, emotional, and spiritual skill set as an athlete, coach, leader, parent, CEO, or any other performer in life. Understand how Buddhism can help you to be better prepared for sports and life, and how sports and life can teach you about Buddhism. Discover how people from all parts of the world have brought together the Buddha and athletics for greater fun, enjoyment, and pleasure during their performances.On the Court, Field, and Beyond.
Mango
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9781642505894
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Hardcover
Sports Illustrated The New York Mets
By Illustrated, The Editors Of Sports
Celebrate the championship glory, Hall of Fame personalities, and passionate fans that make the New York Mets one of the most historic franchises in baseball Once an intrepid expansion club, the New York Mets have now thrilled their loyal fans for six decades. Sports Illustratedâ„¢ celebrates the franchise with The New York Mets, an extraordinary collection of classic stories and photographs from the pages of SI. This commemorative book salutes the World Series teams of 1969 and 1986 while spotlighting legendary stars like Casey Stengel, Tom Seaver, Keith Hernandez, Mike Piazza, and David Wright.. From the Polo Grounds to Shea Stadium to Citi Field, fans will unearth countless gems from the Mets' past on each page of this celebration.
Sports Illustrated
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9781637272978
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Hardcover
The Negro Baseball Leagues
By Motley, Bob
The Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, the Birmingham Black Barons, the Homestead Grays, and the Indianapolis Clowns; for over fifty years, they were the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox of black baseball in America. And for over a decade beginning in the late 1940s, umpire Bob Motley called balls and strikes for many of their games, working alongside such legends as Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Willie Mays. Today, Motley is the only living arbiter from the Negro Leagues. His personal account of the Negro Leagues is a revealing, humorous, and unforgettable memoir celebrating a long-lost league and a remarkable group of baseball players. In this brand new 100-year anniversary edition of Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars, Motley and his son Byron share the characters, adventures, and challenges faced by these amazing men as they enthusiastically embraced America's pastime and made it their own.
Publisher: n/a
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9781683584001
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Hardcover
It's Hard for Me to Live with Me
By Chapman, Rex
A powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.. He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed "King Rex." The first player ever drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he spent twelve seasons in the NBA, dazzling in dunk contests and sinking one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in league history. But by the end of his career, Rex Chapman was harboring a destructive secret. Years before America's opioid crisis would become national news, Chapman developed a dependency on Vicodin and Oxycontin, ultimately ingesting fifty painkillers a day.
Simon & Schuster
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9781982197773
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Hardcover
Welcome To Karate
By Costa, Bruce G.
Welcome To Karate offers what you need to begin successful martial arts training Welcome To Karate is a curricular guide and sourcebook for new karate students. We will introduce you to dojo principles, traditions, etiquette, and involvement along with technical support for the variety of materials that you will encounter during your first months in a traditional karate dojo. Stances Kicks Blocks Body Shifting Strikes Sparring All of the techniques relevant to your rank are clearly explained and accompanied by anecdotes, history, humor, and encouragement. Inside this book discover: How to prepare before your first visit to a dojo Technical descriptions and drills for self-training Reinforcement of experiences Contemplative reasoning, funny stories, and empathy for your challenges A fundamental karate glossary and pronunciation guide And much more Sensei Costa will arm you with necessary insights before a class - and reinforce your training experiences after class - to drive your enthusiastic return to the dojo time and time again.
Yoga for Busy Bodies
By Lee, Janet
Calmyour mind and energize your body with these must-do exercises to keep you flexible and free ofaches and pains.Yoga may have ancient roots but the "yoga lifestyle" is very current. For some people that means retreats with a guru, an athleisure-focused wardrobe, green juice and meditation while for others it goes much deeper. It's about exploring yoga philosophy, trying to live a more meaningful, less stressful life, and taking advantage of the many health benefits that come with regular practice. The Book That's a Bit of a Stretchwill give enthusiaistsan inside look at the various aspects of yoga, including diet, meditation and Ayurveda, and provide all the tools for getting started on the mat in their own living room. Beginner-friendly routines that boost energy, improve performance, lower stress and ease muscle tension make it easy to embrace this multi-faceted practice and set the stage for years of exploration to come.
Fix It Yourself
By Leadbetter, David
A contemporary look at the most common faults that plague golfers today and the simple and effective solutions based on Leadbetters groundbreaking A-Swing technique. From the worlds number one golf coach, the pro who teaches the pros, comes Fix It Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Correcting Your Golf Swing, the only guide youll need to improve your game, whatever your level of play. Leadbetters Faults and Fixes, published in 1993, remains one of the most important golf guides to players all over the world. Twenty years later, he brings us a modern approach to this revolutionary format, based on the extraordinary innovations in performance and technology in recent years. Yet while golf superstars push the boundaries of performance, most recreational golfers lack access to the technology that would enable them to take their game to the next level. If you are serious about golf, you will forever be in search of clear-cut remedies to the various faults that plague your game. This comprehensive fault-finding guide, containing easy-to-understand solutions to the games most common errors, is invaluable for any aspiring player.In this manual, you will find:- Solutions to 72 of the most common problem areas in golf- Drills and exercises specially designed to cure even the most persistent faults- Full color illustrations to take you step-by-step through your grip and swing- A unique instruction package that will enable you to identify the weaknesses in your game - and then systematically eliminate them.Golfs #1 instructor has reimagined his bestselling book, to the benefit of golfers everywhere!
Beyond Hot Yoga
By Ferguson, Kyle
A holistic method for practicing hot yoga--a new 40-pose series of postures based on modern understandings of anatomy and movement.. Bringing hot yoga beyond Bikram and into the 21st century, Beyond Hot Yoga offers a bold new science-backed 40-pose sequence. Built on up-to-date insights on bodily movement--and the understanding that all bodies are different--author, practitioner, and teacher Kyle Ferguson challenges the long-held belief that all yoga poses are right for all people. He also opens up a vital conversation regarding the principles of embodiment and interconnectedness in yoga, doing so with humor, erudition, and tongue-in-cheek wit.. More than just a practice guide, Beyond Hot Yoga is a shake-it-up investigation of ideas: it encourages a new exploration of the social nature of human beings, emphasizes the harmony between physical design and mental process, and explores the philosophy of embodiment and the spiritual value of practice.
Total Body Beautiful
By Orbeck, Andrea
A woman's mind and body change as she goes through life, and so should her outlook on what it means to be healthy and fit. If you're a woman over age 35, you need fitness and wellness advice that's uniquely tailored to your needs so you can look and feel your best. You need Total Body Beautiful.With combined decades of experience and dozens of fitness certifications and credentials, the expert team of authors, Andrea Orbeck, Desi Bartlett, and Nicole Stuart, have worked with hundreds of celebrities, supermodels, and ordinary women to develop workout and wellness solutions to stay active and feel good in their own skin - and they can do the same for you. These authors understand the complexities of women's bodies and the changes that occur as women age.
Escudo Americano
By Gonell, Aquilino
"American Shield" es una historia tÃpicamente americano sobre el deber y la determinación - maravillosamente contada por un inmigrante, un veterano de guerra, y un patriota."Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita de la House of Representatives de los Estados Unidos. Aquilino Gonell era un jóven cuando llegó a los Estados Unidos de la Republica Dominicana. Aunque no hablaba inglés, se dedicó a su nueva tierra adoptada, luchando para conseguir el dichoso sueño americano. Su resolución de lograr una vida de éxito le llevó a alistarse en el ejército, como manera de pagar sus estudios universitarios. Tras combatir en Irak, volvió a los EEUU con TEPT, pero siguió con confianza en las promesas del gobierno, y se concentró en su familia y en el proceso de sanarse.
The Competitive Buddha
By Lynch, Jerry
"No other person has had more influence on my thirty-six years of coaching than Jerry Lynch." -- , Head women's lacrosse coach, Middlebury College The Competitive Buddha is about mastery, leadership, and spirituality. Learn what you need to keep, what you need to discard, and what you need to add to your mental, emotional, and spiritual skill set as an athlete, coach, leader, parent, CEO, or any other performer in life. Understand how Buddhism can help you to be better prepared for sports and life, and how sports and life can teach you about Buddhism. Discover how people from all parts of the world have brought together the Buddha and athletics for greater fun, enjoyment, and pleasure during their performances.On the Court, Field, and Beyond.
Sports Illustrated The New York Mets
By Illustrated, The Editors Of Sports
Celebrate the championship glory, Hall of Fame personalities, and passionate fans that make the New York Mets one of the most historic franchises in baseball Once an intrepid expansion club, the New York Mets have now thrilled their loyal fans for six decades. Sports Illustratedâ„¢ celebrates the franchise with The New York Mets, an extraordinary collection of classic stories and photographs from the pages of SI. This commemorative book salutes the World Series teams of 1969 and 1986 while spotlighting legendary stars like Casey Stengel, Tom Seaver, Keith Hernandez, Mike Piazza, and David Wright.. From the Polo Grounds to Shea Stadium to Citi Field, fans will unearth countless gems from the Mets' past on each page of this celebration.
The Negro Baseball Leagues
By Motley, Bob
The Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, the Birmingham Black Barons, the Homestead Grays, and the Indianapolis Clowns; for over fifty years, they were the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox of black baseball in America. And for over a decade beginning in the late 1940s, umpire Bob Motley called balls and strikes for many of their games, working alongside such legends as Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Willie Mays. Today, Motley is the only living arbiter from the Negro Leagues. His personal account of the Negro Leagues is a revealing, humorous, and unforgettable memoir celebrating a long-lost league and a remarkable group of baseball players. In this brand new 100-year anniversary edition of Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars, Motley and his son Byron share the characters, adventures, and challenges faced by these amazing men as they enthusiastically embraced America's pastime and made it their own.
It's Hard for Me to Live with Me
By Chapman, Rex
A powerful memoir from the University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer about his recovery from addiction.. He is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. In two years at the University of Kentucky, he scored over 1,000 points, led the Wildcats to a Sweet Sixteen appearance and was nicknamed "King Rex." The first player ever drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he spent twelve seasons in the NBA, dazzling in dunk contests and sinking one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in league history. But by the end of his career, Rex Chapman was harboring a destructive secret. Years before America's opioid crisis would become national news, Chapman developed a dependency on Vicodin and Oxycontin, ultimately ingesting fifty painkillers a day.
Welcome To Karate
By Costa, Bruce G.
Welcome To Karate offers what you need to begin successful martial arts training Welcome To Karate is a curricular guide and sourcebook for new karate students. We will introduce you to dojo principles, traditions, etiquette, and involvement along with technical support for the variety of materials that you will encounter during your first months in a traditional karate dojo. Stances Kicks Blocks Body Shifting Strikes Sparring All of the techniques relevant to your rank are clearly explained and accompanied by anecdotes, history, humor, and encouragement. Inside this book discover: How to prepare before your first visit to a dojo Technical descriptions and drills for self-training Reinforcement of experiences Contemplative reasoning, funny stories, and empathy for your challenges A fundamental karate glossary and pronunciation guide And much more Sensei Costa will arm you with necessary insights before a class - and reinforce your training experiences after class - to drive your enthusiastic return to the dojo time and time again.