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Book Synopsis***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***"Jessie (a.k.a. the Glucose Goddess) takes you on a fun and informative journey to understand how food affects your sugar spikes and your health. This practical guide is full of wonderful tips and hacks on how and what to eat; a must for anyone who wants to understand their body and improve their health." - Professor Tim Spector, author of Diet Myth and Spoon Fed, professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College, London"Glucose Revolution will help you feel better, cut cravings, connect with yourself, balance your hormones, live longer, teach you science and put a smile on your face along the way. This book is one of my references - don't wait to read it." - Davinia Taylor, British actor and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It's not a DietDietary science is on the move. For decades, people were wrongly focused on reducing fat and calories, whereas we now know that the real trouble-makers are the foods that deregulate our blood sugar levels.In writing both clear and empathetic, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé explains why blood sugar spikes are so bad for us and how to flatten those spikes to transform our health.By analysing decades of research and running thousands of original experiments on herself wearing a continuous glucose monitor, she has distilled 10 simple and surprising hacks that can be easily incorporated into everyday life.By the end of this book, you'll be aware of how food impacts your biology. You'll know which breakfast choices may be causing your cravings, in which order you should eat the food on your plate, what not to do on an empty stomach, which foods lead to mood swings, and how to avoid being sleepy at 3pm. You'll evolve the way you eat, take control of your health, and your life will flourish.Trade Review'Glucose Revolution will help you feel better, cut cravings, connect with yourself, balance your hormones, live longer, teach you science and put a smile on your face along the way. This book is one of my references - don't wait to read it.' -- Davinia Taylor, actor and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of * It’s not a Diet *'Jessie (a.k.a. the Glucose Goddess) takes you on a fun and informative journey to understand how food affects your sugar spikes and your health. This practical guide is full of wonderful tips and hacks on how and what to eat; a must for anyone who wants to understand their body and improve their health.' -- Professor Tim Spector, Professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College, London, author of * The Diet Myth and Spoon Fed *'Jessie Inchauspé, a born communicator, has written the best practical guide to managing glucose to maximize health and longevity.' -- David Sinclair, Harvard Professor and NYT bestselling author of * Lifespan *'This breakthrough book is a savvy, one-stop shop to sustainable weight loss and better health.' -- Nina Teicholz, science journalist, bestselling author of * The Big Fat Surprise *'Being a goddess is harder than it looks. But it turns out being a Glucose Goddess is easy. Jessie Inchauspé takes the new science of nutrition and makes it practical for everyone.' -- Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL, Author of New York Times bestseller * Fat Chance and Metabolical *'As a metabolic scientist, I'm concerned with two things: insulin and glucose. With a mix of personal experience and published evidence, Jessie has woven these two ideas together in a fascinating and satisfying memoir. Reading and applying the principles outlined in Glucose Revolution can help anyone achieve divine levels of health.' -- Benjamin Bikman, PhD, Professor of Cell Biology, Brigham Young University, author of * 'Why We Get Sick *A startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimising it while still eating the foods we love. * Dr Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author *

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Book SynopsisIn Porsche 911: 50 Years, bestselling author Randy Leffingwellcelebrates a half-century of one of the world's premiere sports cars, covering every iconic 911 model.Trade Review'an exhaustive history of the 911... I wholeheartedly recommend it.' Oversteer.org.uk

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Book SynopsisAn official Pokémon Crochet book! Make your own adorable Pokémon characters including Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle and more, with simple crochet patterns and step-by-step photos to guide you.

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Book SynopsisZentangle Basics introduces you to today's hottest trend in drawing meditation. Using only pencil, pen and paper, you'll learn how to draw 25 original tangles and discover inspiring ideas for incorporating these designs into your art. This expanded workbook edition includes a bonus section where you can get started with warm-up exercises, practice tangling, and experiment with strings and shading. With benefits including stress relief, inspiration and improved self-esteem, Zentangle can be done anywhere and no special 'artistic' talent is required. Tangles can be used to decorate wearables and home decor objects as well as cards, scrapbook pages and journals. Best of all, you can tangle even if you have never drawn anything before.

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Book SynopsisThe book Inc. magazine calls one of the best, clearest guides to the numbers on the market.Inc. magazine calls it one of the best, clearest guides to the numbers on the market. Readers agree, saying it''s exactly what I need to know and calling it a must-read for decision makers without expertise in finance.Since its release in 2006, Financial Intelligence has become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through the numbers--helping them to understand not only what the numbers really mean, but also why they matter.This new, completely updated edition brings the numbers up to date and continues to teach the basics of finance to managers who need to use financial data to drive their business. It also addresses issues that have become even more important in recent years--including questions around the financial crisis and those around broader financial and accounting literacy.Accessible, jargon-free, and filled wTrade Review"Nonfinancial managers will appreciate this nontechnical, in-depth guided tour through financial statements and financial concepts and analysis. -- Choice Magazine

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Book SynopsisDo you feel like there's more to life than this? You're right. This book will help you discover and cultivate the countercultural practices to connect you with a vibrant lifelong faith.Trade Review"One of the most important books I have read in a decade . . . If we would all follow in this way, our lives would change and the world would change." -- Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head and Find Your People"I love John Mark Comer's vision for life-to be with Jesus, become more like him, and aspire to do what Jesus would do. This book can help us all in our own walk with Jesus." -- Nicky Gumbel, Pioneer of Alpha"In this spacious, eminently readable volume, John Mark Comer meditates on how Christian discipleship is, at its root, the radical task of becoming an apprentice of Jesus-to be with him, to become like him, and to do as he did. The deceptively simple call is to take Jesus at his word, to open ourselves fully to him, to organize our schedules, our routines, our study, our daily practices around him, and, by doing so, to become people who can do as he would in our day and our culture. Comer's experiences as a pastor, teacher, thinker, and an apprentice himself are helpfully on display here. Sit with this book slowly and let it be your guide into a life of apprenticeship to Jesus." -- Tish Harrison Warren, Anglican priest and author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night"In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer offers us a portrait of following Jesus that is as profound and compelling as it is simple. Be prepared to take an honest look at your own life habits and prayerfully ask, What kind of person am I becoming and Is it more like Jesus or less? Here you will find a beautiful picture of the kind of life Jesus envisioned for his followers and a practical pathway to experience it for yourself." -- Tim Mackie, co-founder of BibleProject"This is the book that I want everyone in my church to read. It is an invitation deeper for the lifelong follower of Jesus, and the perfect primer for the new believer. Somehow, in a way only John Mark can do, he has plunged the depths of the gospel invitation in a way that is relatable, accessible, and readable for the everyday seeker." -- Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church"Herein is a window to the meaning and significance of life that only Jesus affords. John Mark has given us the antidote to failed religion and generational hypocrisy. Read it slowly. Be changed deeply." -- Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and Progressive Baptist Church, Chicago

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Book SynopsisAn oracle deck that opens an ancient portal into the energy and healing power that connects the stars above us and the plants growing from the earth.Open an ancient portal to discover the powerful connection between the healing wisdom of plants and their astrological rulers with this unique 55-card oracle deck and guidebook. Each richly illustrated card depicts a sacred plant ally and its planetary correspondences, while the guidebook illuminates the traditional medicinal applications, ceremonial uses, spiritual messages, animal guides, and symbolic meanings associated with these important herbs, trees, flowers, and mushrooms.

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Book SynopsisMORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD!Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God''s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!We''ve all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he''s discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term.Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winn

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Book SynopsisTHE BRO CODE provides men with all the rules they need to know in order to become a "bro" and behave properly among other bros. THE BRO CODE has never been published before. Few know of its existence, and the code, until now, has been verbally communicated between those in the 'bro'. Containing approximately 150 "unspoken" rules, this code of conduct ranges from the simple (bros before hos) to the complex (the hot-to-crazy ratio, complete with bar graphs and charts). With helpful sidebros THE BRO CODE will help any ordinary guy become the best bro he can be. Let ultimate bro and co-author Barney Stinson and his book, THE BRO CODE share their wisdom, lest you be caught making eye contact in a devil's three-way (two dudes, duh.) Sample Articles from THE BRO CODE: Article 1: Regardless of veracity, a Bro never admits familiarity with a Broadway show or musical. Article 53: A Bro will, whenever possible, provide his Bro with prophylactic protection.Article 57: A Bro may not speculate on the expected Bro / chick ratio of a party or venue without first disclosing the present-time observed ratio.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some businesses thrive while many more struggle? In this age of disruption, a key reason is the failure of many leaders to realign all the moving parts of their enterprise, including its business strategy and how it is organised, to best support its enduring purpose. Thousands of enterprises globally are operating below their potential simply because they are not well aligned or fail to realign to reflect the new realities of their changing business environment. This book aims to change that.This book is about strategic realignment, a leadership process to overcome disruption and secure high performance on a sustainable basis. Given that change is a constant and disruption to the business environment ever more likely, strategic realignment must become a core competency in order that all enterprises and leaders can succeed in the future. Most executives recognise this but lack a robust system of thought to execute strategic realignment effectively and realise its full Trade ReviewToday’s C-suites are well-advised to heed Jonathan Trevor's distinctive wisdom and method. * Paul Polman, CEO Unilever (2009-19) and co-author of 'Net Positive' *Re:Align is essential reading for any business leader looking to improve performance and realise the enduring purpose of their enterprise. * David Mills, CEO, Ricoh Europe *In Re:Align, Jonathan Trevor continues to share why connecting core purpose, strategy and organization enable businesses to overcome disruption and improve performance. * Dame Angela Ahrendts, former SVP, Apple Retail & CEO, Burberry *This new edition carries timely observations on making the best out of disruption and the unexpected. * Dame Sandra Dawson, Professor Emerita, University of Cambridge *Jonathan Trevor has succeeded in writing an authoritative and highly compelling exposition about strategic realignment - a mission critical matter for every type of enterprise, whether social, governmental or commercial. * Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, former CEO, Turning Point and Chancellor of the University of Lincoln *As someone who is often resistant to accepting advice from business books for even my own strategies, it is no small feat that Jonathan Trevor's book, Re:Align, has commanded my attention and that, more importantly, I have learned immensely from it. * John Crabtree OBE, Lord Lieutenant of West Midlands and Chair of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee *Align has been my bedside companion, and my institutional guardian angel, for the last two years. Re:Align offers a swathe of new insights on dealing with strategic change at the enterprise level. As a worthy successor to Align, Re:Align is essential reading for strategic leaders in both public and corporate sectors. * Lt Gen Sir Nicholas Pope, Former Deputy Chief of the General Staff, British Army, Chair of the Service Charities Federation *Dr Jonathan Trevor's Re:Align vividly demonstrates not only strategic alignment's power to clarify the strategic priorities we should be focusing on but, more importantly, the unhelpful distractions we should be letting go of. * Trent Smyth, Executive Director, The Chief of Staff Association *Re:Align is an invaluable compass in an unpredictable and ever-more dynamic global environment, and allows business leaders to understand their organizations better and plot their future with confidence. * Hajime Watanabe, CEO, Development Bank of Japan *

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Book Synopsis THE ACCOMPANYING JOURNAL - LEARN TO LET GO - OUT NOW 'Life-changing' - Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin Wellness If you learn to let go,your life will take off.When you let go, you live intuitively. Everything flows, because you are no longer attached to things being a certain way, to being a certain person or always being right. What a relief. The irony is that when you feel stuck in any area of your life - career, relationships, purpose, health or money - letting go can seem very hard. You cling on for dear life just at the moment you need to take the leap.In The Power of Letting Go, John Purkiss explains why we should let go and how we can do it, using proven techniques to make things happen.The stages of letting go:-Be Present and Enjoy Each Moment-Let Go of the Thoughts that Keep You Stuck-Let Go of the Pain that Runs Your Life-Surrender and Tune into Something Far More Intelligent than Your BrainTrade ReviewLife-changing -- Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin Wellness

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Book SynopsisTHE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM THAT INSPIRED MILLIONS FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION, ASK AND IT IS GIVENA POWERFUL PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION BOOK THAT EXPLAINS HOW TO USE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO MANIFEST YOUR DREAM LIFE Within these pages, you''ll learn how to be happier, and how all things, wanted and unwanted, are brought to you by this most powerful law of the universe, the Law of Attraction. (That which is like unto itself is drawn). You''ve most likely heard the saying Birds of a feather flock together, aka the Law of Attraction. This has been alluded to by some of the greatest teachers in history, it has never before been explained in as clear and easy to understand terms as in this inspirational law of attraction basics book. Learn here about the omnipresent Laws that govern this Universe and how to make them work to your advantage. The understanding and consciousness shiTrade Review"This is plain and simply, one of the most powerful books I have ever read. One's entire life can change because of what is found here." - Neale Donald Walsch "This is a great book! My wife and I have enjoyed these profound and extremely practical Abraham teachings for several years" - John Gray"Jerry and Esther Hicks' bestselling title Ask and it is Given is an absolute must for anyone interested in the law of attraction, and using it to better their lives, finances and relationships." - Soul & Spirit magazine

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Book SynopsisDr Bob Rotella, author of half a dozen bestselling books on golf, including Golf is Not a Game of Perfect, brings together his skills and years of experience as a golf psychologist to give readers the insight they need to improve their game -- before they ever step up to the tee. At some point in playing the sport, whether they're competing on the professional tour or enjoying a day with their foursome on any public course, every golfer hits a snag in their mental game. Dr Bob shows readers how to emulate Tiger, become more comfortable with their own inner arrogance, how to learn from better golfers, and overcome fear. He teaches readers easy ways to talk themselves into feeling confident and provides a detailed plan that anyone at any level can use to build self-esteem both on and off the course.

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Book SynopsisThe Macrame Bible is a comprehensive guide to the craft of macramé with illustrated instructions for all the basic techniques, the knots and popular knot patterns as well as step-by-step instructions for projects.

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Book SynopsisFrom elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book - a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as 'the bible of bodybuilding.' Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, sports psychology, the treatment and prevention of injuries, and methods of training, each illustrated with detailed photos of some of bodybuilding's newest stars. Covering every level of expertise and experience, with his unique perspective as a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia title,The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding will help you achieve your personal best.Table of ContentsContentsForewordBOOK ONE INTRODUCTION TO BODYBUILDINGCHAPTER 1EVOLUTION AND HISTORYThe Transition to BodybuildingBodybuilding in the Forties and FiftiesBodybuilding in the SixtiesBodybuilding in the SeventiesPumping IronBodybuilding in the Eighties and NinetiesThe Explosive Growth of BodybuildingThe Arnold Classic WeekendThe Profession of BodybuildingJoe WeiderThe Evolution of Modern TrainingThe Future of BodybuildingWomen's BodybuildingCHAPTER 2THE ABCs OF BODYBUILDINGSport vs. Exercise SystemProgressive-Resistance TrainingWeightlifting, Resistance Training, and BodybuildingAerobics and Muscular DefinitionBodybuilding for AthletesCHAPTER 3THE TRAINING EXPERIENCEWhat You Think Is What You GetTraining for WomenCHAPTER 4THE GYMThe Gym ExplosionWhat to Look for in a GymEnvironment and AtmosphereWho Else Is Training in the Gym?You Don't Have to Train in Los AngelesGyms for NoncompetitorsTraining at HomeCHAPTER 5GETTING STARTEDFast and Slow DevelopersFree Weights vs. Machines -- A Matter of GravityShoesGlovesStrapsBeltsWrapsHead StrapsGravity BootsRubber SuitsTraining DiaryBodybuilding and the Very YoungStarting LateBodybuilding and the ElderlyMarking the TransitionCompetitionBOOK TWO TRAINING PROGRAMSCHAPTER 1BASIC TRAINING PRINCIPLESIndividual NeedsProgressive ResistanceRepsTraining to FailureSetsFull Range of MotionThe Quality of ContractionWarming UpPower TrainingHeavy DaysOvertraining and RecuperationResting Between SetsBreathingStretching STRETCHING EXERCISES SideBends Forward Bends Hamstring Stretches Lunges Feet Apart Seated Forward Bends Inner Thighs Stretches Quadriceps Stretches Hurdler's Stretches Spinal Twist Hanging Stretches CHAPTER 2LEARNING YOUR BODY TYPEUnderstanding Your Body TypeMetabolism and Muscle-BuildingEctomorph TrainingMesomorph TrainingEndomorph TrainingBody Composition TestingCHAPTER 3THE BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMSplit System TrainingThe Basic MusclesOrganizing Your TrainingRest and RecuperationWhen to TrainLevel I Exercise ProgramLevel II Exercise ProgramCHAPTER 4ADVANCED TRAINING PRINCIPLESIncreasing Training IntensityIntensity TechniquesPower-Training PrincipleLearning to Use Advanced Training PrinciplesCHAPTER 5BUILDING A QUALITY PHYSIQUE: THE ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMWhen to Move on to Advanced Training"High-Set" TrainingDouble-Split TrainingAdvanced Training ProgramThe Two-Level Advanced ProgramLevel I Exercise ProgramLevel II Exercise ProgramGoing to the LimitVarying Your ProgramWeak Point TrainingTraining Weak AreasCHAPTER 6COMPETITION TRAINING PROGRAMBuilding a Competition PhysiqueThe Fear of SmallnessThe Elements of Competition TrainingDepending on Your Training PartnerTraining VolumeChoosing ExercisesThe Training SplitCompetition Exercise ProgramIndividualizing the Training ProgramMuscle SeparationMuscularity and Definition: Analyzing Your ProgressOutdoor TrainingCHAPTER 7MIND OVER MATTER: MIND, THE MOST POWERFUL TOOLBig Goals and Little GoalsLearning from FailureMuscular InhibitionMaximizing Your MotivationBreaking BarriersHow Bodybuilding Affects the MindBOOK THREE BODY PART EXERCISESTHE SHOULDERSThe Muscles of the ShouldersLooking at the ShouldersTraining the DeltoidsBasic TrainingAdvanced TrainingThe Competition ProgramTraining the Trapezius MusclesWeak Point Training SHOULDER EXERCISES Arnold Presses Behind-the-Neck Presses Dumbbell Presses Military Press Clean and Press Machine Presses Push Presses Standing Lateral Raises One-Arm Cross Cable Laterals One-Arm Side Cable Laterals Seated One-Arm Cross Cable Laterals Reverse Overhead Dumbbell Laterals Machine Laterals Front Dumbbell Raises Seated Bent-Over Dumbbell Laterals Standing Bent-Over Dumbbell Laterals Bent-Over Cable Laterals Lying Side Laterals TRAPEZIUS EXERCISES Upright Rows Heavy Upright Rows Dumbbell Shrugs Barbell ShrugsTHE CHEST The Muscles of the Chest Total Chest Development Training the Chest Beginning and Advanced Programs Competition Program Weak Point Training Power Training Posing and Flexing The Serratus Muscles Training the Serratus CHEST EXERCISES Barbell Flat Bench Presses Barbell Incline Bench Presses Dumbbell Flat Bench Presses Incline Dumbbell Presses Decline Dumbbell Presses Parallel Dips Machine Presses Dumbbell Flys Incline Dumbbell Flys Standing Cable Crossovers Bent-Forward Cable Crossovers Flat Bench Cable Crossovers Machine Flys Straight-Arm Pullovers Rope Pulls One-Arm Cable Pulls Machine Pullovers Close Grip Chins Hanging Serratus Crunches Hanging Dumbbell Rows THE BACK The Muscles of the Back Training the Back The Upper Back The Lats Lower Lats Middle Back Thickness Lower Back Back Muscle Functions Designing a Back Program Weak Point Training Stretching and Flexing BACK EXERCISES Wide-Grip Chins Behind the Neck Wide-Grip Chins to the Front (Optional) Close-Grip Chins Lat Machine Pulldowns Close-or Medium-Grip Pulldowns Bent-Over Barbell Rows Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows T-Bar Rows One-Arm Dumbbell Rows One-Arm Cable Rows Seated Cable Rows Seated Cable Rows (Optional) Machine Rows Bent-Arm Pullovers with Barbell Machine Pullovers Deadlifts Good Mornings Hyperextentions THE ARMSThe Muscles of the ArmsTraining the ArmsDeveloping Perfect ArmsBICEPS TRAININGCheat CurlsBeginning ProgramAdvanced ProgramCompetition ProgramWeak Point TrainingTRICEPS TRAININGBeginning and Advanced ProgramsCompetition ProgramWeak Point TrainingFOREARM TRAININGBeginning ProgramAdvanced ProgramCompetition ProgramPosing the ForearmsWeak Point Training ARM EXERCISES Standing Barbell Curls Arm Blaster Curls (Optional) Cheat Curls Preacher Curls 3-Part Curls (21s) Incline Dumbbell Curls Seated Dumbbell Curls Hammer Curls (Optional) Alternate Dumbbell Curls Concentration Curls Lying Dumbbell Curls Two-Hand Cable Curls Cable Curls with Preacher Bench (Optional) Reverse Curls Reverse Preacher Bench Curls Biceps Machines Machine Curls Triceps Cable Pressdowns (or Lat Machine Pressdowns) One-Arm Cable Reverse Pressdowns Seated Triceps Presses Standing Triceps Presses Lying Triceps Extensions Lying Dumbbell Extensions Lying Cross Face Triceps Extensions (Optional) Dumbbell Kickbacks One-Arm Triceps Extensions Dips Dips Behind Back Fixed Bar Triceps Extensions Barbell Wrist Curls Dumbbell One-Arm Wrist Curls Behind-the-Back-Wrist Curls Reverse Wrist Curls with Barbell Reverse Wrist Curls with Dumbbells Reverse Barbell Curls Reverse Preacher Bench Barbell Curls Reverse Curls Machine One-Arm Cable Reverse Curls THE THIGHS The Muscles of the Upper Leg The Importance of Thigh Training The Demands of Leg Training Building the Quadriceps The Hamstrings Beginning and Advanced Programs Competition Program Flexing and Stretching Weak Point Training LEG EXERCISES Squats Heavy Squats Half Squats Machine Squats Front Squats Sissy Squats Leg Presses Leg Press Variations Back Squats Lunges Leg Extensions Leg Curls Standing Leg Curls Straight-Leg Deadlifts THE CALVES The Muscles of the Calf Training the Calves Stretching the Calves Beginning Program Advanced and Competition Programs Weak Point Training Posing the Calves CALF EXERCISES Standing Calf Raises Calf Raises on Leg Press Machine Seated Calf Raises Donkey Calf Raises One-Leg Calf Raises Reverse Calf Raises THE ABDOMEN The Muscles of the Abdomen Training the Abdominals Spot Reduction Ab-Specific Exercises All Kinds of Crunches Oblique Exercises Serratus and Intercostals Beginning Program Advanced Program Competition Program Weak Point Training ABDOMINAL EXERCISES Roman Chairs Crunches Twisting Crunches Reverse Crunches Hanging Reverse Crunches Vertical Bench Crunches Cable Crunches Machine Crunches Seated Leg Tucks Seated Twist Leg Raises Flat Bench Leg Raises Bent-Knee Flat Bench Leg Raises Bent-Knee Incline Board Leg Raises Bent-Knee Vertical Bench Leg Raise Hanging Leg Raises Twisting Hanging Leg Raises Additional Leg-Raise Exercises Side Leg Raises Bent-Knee Side Leg Raises Front Kicks Bench Kickbacks Rear Leg Scissors Vacuums BOOK FOUR COMPETITIONCHAPTER 1POSINGThe History of PosingThe Art of PosingLearning by ObservingHow IFBB Contests Are ConductedScoringNPC ContestsOverall WinnersEndurancePracticing PosingPracticing for Round OnePracticing for Round TwoPersonalizing Your PosesPracticing for Round ThreeThe Way judging Used to BeChoosing Posing Music (For Round Three)The Boredom FactorPracticing for Round FourCommon Posing MistakesControlling Your EmotionsPosing as ExercisePosing for PhotographsCHAPTER 2TOTAL PREPARATIONPosing TrunksTanningTanning Parlors and SunlampsArtificial TansPosing OilHairstyleBody HairDressing for SuccessFinishing Touches CHAPTER 3COMPETITION STRATEGY AND TACTICSThe Role of ExperienceHow Often to CompeteGetting Your Feet WetAdvanced CompetitionPublicityPolitics and Public RelationsLearning to Peak for CompetitionWaterThe Day of the ContestPsychological WarfareRepresenting the SportBOOK FIVE HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND DIETCHAPTER 1NUTRITION AND DIETThe Special Requirements of BodybuildingThe Basic NutrientsProteinCarbohydratesDietary FatsWaterVitaminsMineralsThe Energy Content of FoodMetabolic RateExercise and Energy Expenditure"False" EnergyNutritional MinimumsBalanced DietThe Importance of GlycogenKetosisEating and TrainingHow Often to EatCHAPTER 2WEIGHT CONTROL: GAINING MUSCLE, LOSING FATBody CompositionInfluences on Body CompositionDiet and Body TypesAge and Body FatCalorie ConsumptionQuality of DietCreating "Demand"How Much Aerobics?Eating to Gain MuscleMuscle-Gain Menu PlanHigh-Protein, High-Calorie DrinksLevel ILevel IILevel IIIHow to Lose FatKetosisRecommended Protein SourcesRecommended Carbohydrate SourcesA Summary of Fat-Loss Diet RulesReading LabelsCHAPTER 3CONTEST DIET STRATEGIESGetting in Shape to Get in ShapeWriting It All DownEating, Eating, and EatingDeprivationMetabolic SlowdownMeasuring Body ChangesGetting Started: 12 Weeks OutTesting for KetosisAvoiding Too Much AerobicsDrugsDrugs and SportsSide Effects of Steroid UseDiureticsGrowth HormoneDrug Testing and BodybuildingSuper-SupplementationThe Last Week"Depletion"Carbing-UpLosing WaterTraining, Posing, and DietThe Night BeforeThe Morning of the ContestBetween Prejudging and the Night ShowAfter the ContestCHAPTER 4INJURIES AND HOW TO TREAT THEMTechnical InformationMuscle and TendonInitial TreatmentSpasms and CrampsTendinitisPainTherapyInjury PreventionJoints and LigamentsInjuries to the Capsule and LigamentsTreatmentJoint DislocationPractical InformationThe CalvesThe KneeThe Upper LegThe GroinLower AbdomenLower BackUpper BackThe ShouldersThe PectoralsThe BicepsThe TricepsThe ElbowsThe ForearmsTraining Around InjuriesCold-Weather TrainingA Quick SummaryMuscle Stiffness, Soreness, or InjuryPain or Problems with Your JointsPumping Up Your DietWhat to Watch Out For: DehydrationWhat's Going On with My Immune System?The Final 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Book SynopsisYour power lies in the rhythm of your menstrual cycle. Connect with your body on a deeper level to find healing, balance and wholeness. The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in the female body, yet our understanding of and respect for this process is both limited and distorted. Few women really know about the physiology of their cycle, and many do not see it as an integral part of their health and wellbeing, let alone as a potential guide to emotional and spiritual empowerment.Wild Power tells a radical new story about feminine power. It reveals: · Your inner architecture and the path to power that is encoded in your body· How to tune in to the rhythm and changes of your menstrual cycle to realize the fullness and beauty of your authority· Three 'maps' to guide you through the energies, tasks and challenges presented as you journey through each cycle· How to work with your Inner Seasons to pace your energy, calm your nervous system and gain insight into your overall wellbeing · How to work with your cycle to channel spiritual forces, affirm your expression in the world and achieve a deep sense of belongingWritten with humour, tenderness and practicality, and packed with women's stories and quotes throughout, Wild Power will restore women to wholeness and reinstate the full majesty and grace of the Feminine.Trade Review‘Finally. It’s happening. Women are waking up to our real power – the power that comes through our physical bodies – our menstrual cycles and lunar wisdom. Power that has been shamed and vilified for centuries, but which can no longer be kept silent or kept down. Let Wild Power lead you to its very source.’Dr Christiane Northrup, author of Goddesses Never Age and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom‘The female body reconstitutes the world. And yet the very blood that makes that possible became the reason that we are less holy, less capable of holding positions of authority or speaking on behalf of the divine. It’s time we remember that there’s no scripture more sacred than being in our own skin. Embodiment is our holiest spiritual path. And Wild Power paves the way.’Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal: A Sacred Manual for Getting Spiritually Naked‘Wild Power is a beautifully conceived and articulated work on a subject long neglected yet central to women and society: the conscious and integrated experience of the menstrual cycle. This book charts a wise, healing and holistic process of self-knowing and empowerment through developing menstrual cycle awareness, guiding the reader towards sustainable wellbeing grounded in the natural rhythms of the body and the seasons. If you follow the pathway described in this book, your whole life will be radically enhanced as a result. Welcome to the full spectrum version of being a woman.’ Lara Owen, teacher and consultant on menstrual well being, and author of Her Blood is Gold‘Reading Wild Power is to be initiated into a source of a profound power and wisdom, which for many of us perhaps was forgotten, but as we learn through this gem of a book, was never lost. From their decades of practice and studies in the realms of women’s cycles, with breathtaking generosity and luminosity, the authors guide us back to the humble authority of true embodiment. I believe this is the guidebook needed for these times, when millions of women are hearing the call to lead the way for humans to live in alignment, in collaboration and honouring of body and earth. I am profoundly grateful that this book is finally here. For the benefit of us all.’Chameli Ardagh, founder, www.awakeningwomen.com ‘Alexandra and Sjanie are wonderful guides to discovering the Wild Power that lies within your femininity and your cycle. They walk with you as you discover the beautiful complexity of your cycle, show you how to awaken and live your Wild Power, and lead you deeper into the joy, the sweet tenderness and the love and vision that it offers you. This book is a powerful addition to the current evolution of the story of the menstrual cycle and the awakening of women.’Miranda Gray, author of Red Moon and The Optimized Woman, and originator of the Worldwide Womb Blessing‘If you can’t imagine anything less interesting or less appealing than menstrual cycle awareness, but wouldn’t mind a dose of Wild Power, take a leap of faith and venture into Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer’s new book of that name. With mastery born of deep personal contemplation and paradigm-changing commitment, be intrigued, be amused, be moved, be surprised, and perhaps be angry too that no one enlightened you to the extraordinary potential hidden within your menstrual experience. Until now. Let Alexandra and Sjanie guide you, step by step, and discover your very own Wild Power.’Jane Bennett, Author of A Blessing Not A Curse and Girl Topia‘Alexandra and Sjanie are true gurus of menstruality consciousness. Their work is vital, timely and empowering for everyone. Wild Power is the new bible for every woman, and every man who lives and works with women. Read this book, follow its guidance and give to everyone you love.’Uma Dinsmore Tuli PhD, author of Yoni Shakti: A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra‘Western women long for a modern cosmology that inspires us to be our whole selves: passionate, powerful and instinctual. Wild Power is the golden thread in a living tapestry that is being woven by women around the world. It helps make sense of not just our cycles, but our souls and our deeper calling to create a new story for womankind, the womb of the world. Profoundly practical and intensely spiritual, may Wild Power one day be a required text – for both genders – in all high schools and colleges.’Clare Dubois and Edveeje Fairchild, directors of Treesisters - the global environmental and feminine leadership charit

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Book SynopsisFrom legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the international bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and markets, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve experienced in our lifetimes - but similar to those that have happened many times before. A few years ago, Ray Dalio noticed a confluence of political and economic conditions he hadn’t encountered before. They included huge debts and zero or near-zero interest rates that led to massive printing of money in the world’s three major reserve currencies; big political and social conflicts within countries, especially the US, due to the largest wealth, political and values disparities in more than 100 years; and the rising of a world power (China) to challenge the existing woTrade Review'Ray Dalio has a special talent for identifying the key questions of our time. In this sweeping new book, he marshals a variety of economic, social and political measures to trace the rise and decline of nations. It is a serious contribution - and an urgent warning to the West.' -- Henry Kissinger'An audacious, practical guide to the rise and fall of empires over the last five hundred years of history - with important lessons for the US and China today.' -- Graham Allison, author of Destined for War'Ray Dalio has a unique talent for making important and complex issues simple. I was riveted by his descriptions of the cause/effect relationships that drove the last five hundred years of history and how they provide practical guidance for dealing with what is happening now. This may well be the most important book of the year if not the decade. A must-read.' -- Arianna Huffington'When Ray Dalio talks, I listen. His new book is remarkable in its scope - shedding new light on the biggest reasons nations win in the global economic and political arenas, and applying it to China and the US today. After reading this book, you probably won’t see the world the same again.' -- Henry Paulson, former US Secretary of the Treasury'History is too important to leave to historians. Only Ray Dalio would have the brilliant audacity to attempt such a synthesis of the financial, economic and political history of the world. Agree or disagree, Dalio’s book is essential reading to understand our times.' -- Lawrence Summers, former US Secretary of the Treasury'How do we learn from history so that we don’t repeat the same mistakes that have led to the downfall of nations? By reading Ray’s book Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order. Ray shows us how history can provide a template to help guide how we might think about what comes next. And for those of us who might shudder at reading 576 pages, he provides an ingenious highlighted path that makes the book a shockingly easy, yet comprehensive, read.' -- Mark Cuban'Ray does an astounding job of giving us an inspiring and thought-provoking experience by looking at the rises and declines of empires, showing how economics, culture, military prowess, innovation, inequality and other elements interact. He leaves us with an improved perspective for thinking about very vexing issues such as the state of America versus China.' -- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase

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Book SynopsisAn essential companion whether you are travelling around London by car, public transport or on foot.Clear and easy-to-read map of central London and surrounding area. Contains detailed mapping, presented in a handy compact format.This attractive map, ideal for both tourists and residents, and fully updated, has an extensive area of coverage and displays a wealth of detail.This map includes: New for this edition: Electric car recharging sites Fully classified roads Congestion charging zone & T-charge (Ultra Low Emission Zone from April 2019) Postal districts and boundaries clearly depicted Full indexes to street names (on back of map), place names and places of interest Fully updated London underground map conveniently located on the back coverCovers this area:Extends from Hampstead in the north to Clapham in the south and from Hammersmith in the west to Greenwich in the east.Scale: 1:17,500 (3.6 inches to 1 mile)

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Book SynopsisActivate your cosmic energy and awaken the whispers of your soul through the lost lands, energy portals and ancient sites of this beautiful 53-card oracle card deck. Have you always had a longing for home without really knowing what that meant? If so, you could be a Starseed Soul - one who has incarnated elsewhere in the cosmos before your time on Earth. The Starseed Oracle is a sacred collaboration between Rebecca Campbell, bestselling author of Light Is the New Black and Rise Sister Rise, and creator of the Work Your Light Oracle, and Danielle Noel, visual artist, creator of the renowned The Starchild Tarot, The Moonchild Tarot, and illustrator of the Work Your Light Oracle."Rebecca Campbell is a grounded spiritual teacher here to awaken and call in a new age." Sonia Choquette, New York Times best-selling author The 53 oracle cards in this deck are designed to support you on your healing journey and soul's path and to embody your true purpose here as who you truly are. They guide you to connect with the portal to your heart, remember who you are at soul level and unlock your soul's gifts. In the accompanying oracle card guidebook, you'll find instructions for attuning to your Starseed Oracle cards, to your inner guidance and to the cosmic energy beyond. Each card interpretation includes a Starseed call to action to help you to unlock your soul gifts, connect with your cosmic origins and remember who you truly are. The innovative triangle box design is a technology in itself, providing interactive card reading options, and can also be used as a beautiful altar piece. “The Starseed Oracle was created for all souls who are interested in the mystery of the human experience. My deepest prayer is that it supports you in remembering who you are from a soul perspective, in clearly hearing the whispers of your soul, and turning these whispers into grounded action. May these cards support you on your soul’s path.” Love, Rebecca and Danielle x

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Book SynopsisDavid Epstein is the author of the Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers The Sports Gene and Range. He holds master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Washington, DC.

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Book SynopsisThe Official Guide to Disney Dreamlight Valley is packed with info and tips to help you progress, get creative and make the most of your Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game. It's rich with quests, exploration and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.The Official Guide will teach you how to gather resources, earn Star Coins and Dreamlight, work on your friendships, complete mysterious quests and get creative to build a magical Valley for everyone to enjoy.Section One explains everything you need to know about the Valley, its inhabitants, its resources and its secrets - it'll show you where to look for rare resources, how to make meals, which gifts will earn you the most friendship points, tried and tested methods for befriending critters and the best ways to earn Star Coins. Section Two is where the fun really begins - it's full of inspiration to help you landscape, design and decorate your Valley, as well as interior design ideas for the home, and instructions on how to use the Touch of Magic creative tool for clothing and furniture customisation.Including behind-the-scenes info from the game developers and information about the paid expansion, A Rift In Time, this is the definitive guide to Dreamlight Valley for all players.

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Book SynopsisThe author of the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Think Like a Monk offers a revelatory guide to every stage of romance, drawing on ancient wisdom and new science.Nobody sits us down and teaches us how to love. So we're often thrown into relationships with nothing but romance movies and pop culture to help us muddle through. Until now.Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don't break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking up and starting over. And he shows us how to avoid falling for false promises and unfulfilling partners.By living Jay Shetty's eight rules, we can all love ourselves, our partner, and the world better than weTrade ReviewA fulfilling life begins and ends with how you show up in your relationships. With that said, this could be the most valuable book you read this year.Dr Julie Smith, Clinical Psychologist and #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? 8 Rules of Love guides you on your quest for love as you build a foundation first with yourself, then with others and, finally, with the world. Jay's teachings and writings inspire and empower you to navigate love and to live life with compassion, humour and the belief that anything is possible.Jennifer Lopez This is the first and last book anyone needs to read on the topic of love and relationships. A truly complete, demystifying, challenging and captivating journey through modern love, its inevitable human challenges and its unavoidable human answers. One of the most important books I’ve ever read.Steven Bartlett Jay’s gift is to teach and empower. This book not only helps us gain a better understanding and appreciation of love, but assists us in achieving greater awareness of the self and the needs of those around us.Deepika Padukone Jay Shetty has created an excellent guide to rising in love to joy and fulfilment. The usual falling in love is a mask for self-importance; this is love as the ultimate truth in creation. The rules of love he explores will take you on a path of self-discovery towards new levels of awareness – the only means to blissful relationships.Deepak Chopra

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Book SynopsisFollow Siddhartha on a journey toward peace and enlightenment in this gorgeous hardcover edition of Herman Hesse’s lyrical masterwork. Herman Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha comes to you in this newly designed edition complete with full-color illustration and foil and debossed hardcover. In the journey, Siddhartha, living in ancient Nepal, rediscovers the illumination of travel, meditation, and the wisdom of the Buddha. Join the young Brahmin and explore the themes of enlightenment and self-discovery in his ultimate search for reality. This edition contains the original work from the US publication in 1951. For Herman Hesse fans, this elegantly designed keepsake edition features beautiful illustrations that enhance Hesse’s poetic vision.Table of ContentsPART I The Son of the Brahman With the Samanas Gotama Awakening PART II Kamala With the Childlike People Sansara By the River The Ferryman The Son Om Govinda

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Book SynopsisThe Self-Care Year reveals how to re-connect with your body and mind and engage with your surroundings, how to slow down, live in tune with the seasons, and pay attention to the present moment.Each season is different and special, bountiful and beautiful in its own unique way. The book is divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter and covers how you can harness the changing seasons and take inspiration from the natural world, with bite-sized self-care practices, projects and mind and body exercises for each chapter.Offering tips and rituals for better sleep, yoga positions, breathing and meditation exercises, as well as simple craft projects and seasonal affirmations, this book is for those who are seeking a slower pace and want to carve out quiet, mindful moments in their lives. Whether you're a lover of the first buds of spring, a summer sun worshipper, a fan of the autumn leaves as the year turns or a winter wonderland devotee, there is something for everyone.

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Book SynopsisDitch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more.When you’re autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness. Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 activities that help you accept yourself, destigmatize autism, find your community, and take care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the challenging aspects of autism, as well as ideas to bring out the many positive aspects. With expert advice from therapist Megan A. Neff, this book will help you make the most of your life and your diagnosis.

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Book SynopsisThe official art book for Hideo Kojima's DEATH STRANDING. After the collapse of civilization, Sam Bridges must journey across a ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to save mankind from the brink of extinction. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation(R)4 system, nominated for the DICE Game of the Year Award. In the near future, mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and the planet on the verge of a mass extinction, it's up to Sam Bridges to journey across the ravaged continent and save mankind from impending annihilation. The Art of Death Stranding is packed with hundreds of pieces of concept art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures featured in the game, as well as early and unused concepts, including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.Trade Review“Well worth picking up...every element of the concept art makes for a treat for the eyes” 9/10 - Adventures in Poor Taste"An artbook so lovely inside and out, you’ll want to strap it to yourself like a BB." - Adventures in Poor Taste"Just the thing to make you want to jump back into Kojima’s haunting world." - The Verge “stuffed to the brim with astonishing artwork” - Comicbook.com“Death Stranding gives players plenty to noodle on, and this book shows just how it all came together -- it’s a must have for any Kojima fan” 95/100 - Gaming Trend

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Book SynopsisMatt Abrahams is the Larsen Lam Family Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a much sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies.His popular podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart, is the number one career/business programme on Apple Podcasts in India, Israel, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore, and in the top five in the US and the UK, with 1.1 million average downloads/listens per month. His TEDx talks have racked up over six million views. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is his first book.

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Book SynopsisIn 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men.In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.Trade ReviewAn eye-opening account of one of adventure motor-cycling's most enjoyable and inspiring stories. If there's only one adventure biking book you read this year, make it this one. * Adventure Bike Rider *Stunningly honest, Lone Rider is going to raise eyebrows. This extraordinary story is hard-hitting ... It's going to challenge and surprise every reader. * Overland Magazine *[A] beautifully crafted memoir * The Guildford Magazine *Lone Rider's a book that carries you around the globe on a fast-moving wave of sights and struggles - the pace alone makes it unputdownable [...] a stunning read. * Drivetribe *A remarkable feat by an equally remarkable woman. * 100% Biker *

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Book SynopsisThis origami pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and bright rainbow colours.The rainbow papers were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different colours unique to this pack.Trade Review"All papers are smooth to the touch. You can see some texture, especially if you look at the paper against the light…[I] like this subtle texture; it gives a more natural look to it." --PaperFingerCuts.com

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Book SynopsisMost people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life, including your personal goals, business and money goals, and overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the "no excuses" approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do --instead of wistfully envying others you think are just "luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way -- so stop making excuses and read this book!

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Book SynopsisEntièrement mise à jour, la carte Belgique Sud MICHELIN vous permettra de connaître toutes les INFORMATIONS ROUTIERES ET TOURISTIQUES utiles sur cette région pour optimiser vos déplacements : un INDEX DES LOCALITES, le TABLEAU DES DISTANCES et TEMPS DE PARCOURS. Son échelleau 1/200 000 soit 1 cm = 2 km vous permet de visualiser facilement les grands axes comme les petites routes. Pour mieux circuler aux abords des villes, aidez-vous des PLANS de Charleroi, Liège, Namur et Mons. En complément, pensez au guide Vert MICHELIN Belgique. Cartes et atlas MICHELIN, trouvez bien plus que votre route !

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Book SynopsisA simple and accessible exploration of the best-selling author of Letting Go and Power vs. Force, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. most famous work, The Map of Consciousness, that will help you to experience healing and transcendence. World-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, spiritual teacher, and researcher of consciousness David R. Hawkins shares that we are all born with an energetic frequency within the vast field of consciousness. And with The Map of Consciousness, we can truly understand the total spectrum of human emotions and consciousness. Using a unique muscle-testing method, Dr. David R. Hawkins conducted more than 250,000 calibrations during 20 years of research to define a range of values, attitudes, and emotions that correspond to levels of consciousness. This range of values-along with a logarithmic scale of 1 to 1,000-became the Map of Consciousness, which Dr. David R. Hawkins first wrote about in his best-selling book, Power vs. Force. With the Map, Dr. David R. Hawkins laid out the entire spectrum of consciousness, from the lower levels of Shame, Guilt, Apathy, Fear, Anger, and Pride; to Courage, Acceptance, and Reason; all the way up to the more expanded levels of Love, Ecstasy, Peace, and Enlightenment. These "higher" energy fields are a carrier wave of immense life energy. An essential primer on the late Dr. David R. Hawkins's teachings on human consciousness and their associated energy fields, The Map of Consciousness Explained offers an introduction and deeper understanding of the Map, with visual charts and practical applications to help you heal, recover, and evolve to higher levels of consciousness and energy. This enlightening book transcends the boundaries of conventional wisdom, integrating the realms of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality in a powerful exploration of human consciousness and human potential to help you be more effective in every area of your life.Some highlights include:– A thoughtful fusion of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality.– A comprehensive interpretation of the law of attraction and its intrinsic link with consciousness and personal evolution. – A scientifically grounded guide to harness the power of positive thinking and its practical applications.– An insightful perspective on the 'power vs force' dynamic, offering fresh insights into personal and professional relationships.– An enriching collection of practical exercises and affirmations designed to awaken and energize your consciousness.Dr. David R. Hawkins has a remarkable ability to simplify complex concepts. Whether you're in search of motivational books for women, leadership books for aspiring entrepreneurs, or behavior books to comprehend the nuances of human interaction, this book can revolutionize how you perceive and interact with the world, inspiring profound transformation and positive change."That which weakens life energy is to be avoided: shame, guilt, confusion, fear, hatred, pride, hopelessness, and falsehood. That which uplifts life is to be realized: truth, courage, acceptance, reason, love, beauty, joy, and peace." –David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.Whether you're a scholar, a personal growth enthusiast, or simply on a path of self-discovery, this book will help you live with more awareness and lead a more conscious and fulfilling life.

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Book SynopsisThe illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style.His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and Figure Drawing is the first in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of this best-selling medieval history textbook offers a gorgeously illustrated guide to more than one thousand years of history.Table of ContentsList of Maps List of Plates List of Genealogies List of Figures Abbreviations, Date Conventions, Website  Acknowledgments 1. Prelude: The Roman World Transformed (c.300–c.600) 2. The Emergence of Sibling Cultures (c.600–c.750) 3. Creating New Identities (c.750–c.900) Material Culture: Cloth and Clothing 4. Political Communities Reordered (c.900–c.1050) 5. New Configurations (c.1050–c.1150) 6. Ambitions Realized and Thwarted (c.1150–c.1250) Material Culture: The Making of an Illuminated Manuscript 7. Empires of Land and Mind (c.1250–c.1350)  8. Catastrophe and Creativity (c.1350–c.1500)  Sources Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw pretty much EVERYTHING. With over 2,000 images, this visual reference book offers instructions for drawing animals, people, plants, food, everyday objects, buildings, vehicles, clothing, and more. Each entry is broken down with step-by-step illustrations making this book perfect for beginners or experienced artists in need of a quick refresher.

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Book SynopsisTranslated by renowned Rumi expert Nader Khalili, over 120 poems on friendship from the Persian mystic poet and Sufi master have been carefully collected and curated in this beautifully illustrated edition. For more than eight centuries, Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi—commonly referred to simply as Rumi—has enchanted and enthralled readers from every faith and background with his universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality, which he seamlessly wove into resplendent poetry. The verses perfectly express the universal importance of friendship in its many forms. A perfect gift to celebrate a special friendship, allow Rumi to exquisitely express the deeper meanings of being, and having, a friend in your life. With intricately designed and richly colored covers that mirror the beauty of the words within, the Timeless Rumi series presents themed collections of poems from the great Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi that serve as cherished tools for self-reflection. Find Yourself a Friend find yourself a friend who is willing to tolerated you with patience put to the test the essence of the best incense by putting it in fire drink a cup of poison if handed to you by a friend when filled with love and grace step into the fire like the chosen prophet the secret love will change hot flames to a garden covered with blossoms roses and hyacinths and willow spinning and throwing you a true friend can hold you like God and his universeTrade ReviewThe Friendship Poems of Rumi is a perfect gift for a good friend, someone who enjoys short yet powerful readings and would like to meditate in several topics. * Patheos, A Modern Day Sha'ir *Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Rumi’s Friendship Poetry Fountain of Fire Dancing the Flame About the Translator

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Book SynopsisPrep for the GRE on the go with Kaplan's GRE Vocabulary Flashcards. This set of 500 essential flashcards help you build strong vocabulary skills so you can master the GRE Verbal Reasoning section of the test. Plus, a web-based app lets you review your flashcards on any deviceEssential Review 500 GRE flashcards feature the challenging college-level vocabulary tested on the GRE. Flashcards include synonyms and a pronunciation key for each word. Meaning in context: Each word is used in a sentence to promote mastery and retention. More GRE Prep Online (register your flashcards at kaptest.com/booksonline) Web-based app so you can review your cards on any device Free full-length GRE practice test Video instruction on how to build your vocabulary and effective flashcard review Test-like questions to practice your skills Expert Guidance We kn

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