Sport Books
Simon And Schuster Group USA The Anatomy of Martial Arts
£26.09
Amorata Press Krav Maga For Women: Your Ultimate Program for
Book Synopsis
£18.04
Shambhala Publications Inc Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
£14.24
Shambhala Publications Inc The Shambhala Guide to Aikido
Book SynopsisAikido is the Art of Peace, a discipline that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict. Far more than a self-defense technique, Aikido is a physical and spiritual discipline that aims at unifying the body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe, fostering compassion, wisdom, and fearlessness. This book introduces the basic principles and practices of this popular martial art and includes: • The biography of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), highlighting key events that led to the development of Aikido • The fundamental training methods and techniques, illustrated by dozens of photographs • The philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Aikido • How to choose an instructor • A glossary of important terms • Suggestions for further reading
£14.49
Shambhala Publications Inc Invincible Warrior: A Pictorial Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
£21.09
Shambhala Publications Inc Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
Book SynopsisIn budo—which can be translated as 'the way of brave and enlightened activity'—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo''s greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they''re for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts
Book SynopsisWhile technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one''s inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu—an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher—shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make training in martial arts more meaningful, effective, and personally and spiritually rewarding. Tokitsu emphasizes the mental aspects of martial arts practice including: • The importance of ki development • Seme, or capturing your opponent''s mind • Understanding ma, the spatial relationship in combat Studying these concepts, he explains, gives martial artists the tools to train for a lifetime and at the very highest level. Tokitsu also gives a historical and cultural survey of budo, and explains how the Western view of budo training is different than the Japanese—a perspective rarely available to Western martial artists.
£19.80
Trafalgar Square Physical Therapy for Horses: A Visual Course in
Book SynopsisIn recent decades, knowledge in the field of equine physical therapy has accrued as different types of bodywork have steadily gained acceptance in the horse world. An understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, and a grasp of the variable options available to both keep the active equine healthy and rehabilitate following an injury or layoff have become integral aspects of general horse health management. Equine physical therapy expert Helle Katrine Kleven understands the need for a reference that supports the horse owner as she strives to keep her horse sound in body and mind, and at the top of his game. In this highly illustrated book, she begins with a comprehensible introduction to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as an instructive conversation covering biomechanics basics, then explores the major areas of therapy in detail. Readers will find practical how-to guidance in the most popular therapeutic modalities, as well as cutting-edge alternatives that are currently gaining ground: fascia work, stretching, massage, stability and strengthening exercises, laser therapy, kinesiotaping, and much more. With this incredible course in preventive and rehabilitative techniques, horse owners and professionals will be thoroughly prepared to ensure their horses’ comfort and well-being. Table of ContentsForeword by Bettina Hoy Foreword (for 4th edition) by Victoria Max-Theurer Preface 1. Introduction to Physical Therapy for Horses 2. The Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System 3. Biomechanics 4. The Nervous System 5. Observation 6. Palpitation 7. Massage - The Art of Healing With Your Hands 8. Mobilizing and Stretching 9. Stabilization and Strengthening 10. Physical Therapy 11. Rehabilitation 12. Preventive Measures Anatomy Tables (Skeletal and Muscular) Glossary Acknowledgements Index
£31.46
£19.31
Penfield Books Czech Immigrants and the Sokol Movement
£15.84
University of Tennessee Press Paddling The Tennessee River: A Voyage On Easy Water
Book SynopsisIn late August 1998, Kim Trevathan and his dog, Jasper, set out by canoe on a long, slow trip down the 652 miles of the Tennessee River, the largest tributary of the Ohio. Trevathan wanted to experience the river in its entirety, from Knoxville’s narrow, winding channel, which flows past rocky bluffs, to the wide-open waters of Kentucky Lake at its lower end.Over the course of the five-week voyage, Trevathan rediscovered the people and places that made history on the Tennessee’s banks. He crossed the path of the explorer Meriwether Lewis along the Natchez Trace, noted the sites of Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War battles, and passed Hiwassee Island, the spot where a teenaged runaway named Sam Houston lived with Cherokee Chief Jolly.Trevathan also came to know the modern river’s dwellers, including a towboat pilot, two couples who traded in their landlocked homes for life on the river, a campground owner, and a meteorologist for NASA. He placed his life in the hands of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lock operators as he and Jasper navigated the river’s nine dams.Paddling the Tennessee River is a powerful travel narrative that captures the river’s wild, turbulent, and defiant past and confronts what it has become—an overused and overdeveloped series of lakes. But first and foremost, the book is the story of a man and his dog, riding low enough to smell the water and to discover the promise of a slow river running through the southern heartland.The Author: Kim Trevathan, who earned his M.F.A. in creative writing at the University of Alabama, works as a new media writer and producer and writes a column for the Maryville Daily Times. His essays and short stories have been published in The Distillery, New Millennium Writings, The Texas Review, New Delta Review, and Under the Sun. He lives in Rockford, Tennessee.
£25.60
New World Library Creative Coaching Essentials: Everything You Need to Discover and Activate Your Muse
£13.77
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Marathoning for Mortals: A Regular Person's Guide to the Joy of Running or Walking a Half-Marathon or Marathon
£14.24
Cardoza Publishing,U.S. The Horseracing Formula: Proven Betting Formulas
Book Synopsis
£11.66
Burford Books,U.S. Swing Easy, Hit Hard: A Complete Guide to a
Book Synopsis
£11.88
Burford Books,U.S. Trophy Striper: A Master Fisherman's Techniques for Catching Monster Striped Bass
£14.39
Burford Books,U.S. Anatomy of a Golf Course: The Art of Golf
Book Synopsis
£23.24
Burford Books,U.S. Striped Bass Book: Tackle, Techniques & Strategies for America's Most Unpreditctable Game Fish
Book SynopsisHere is a complete, fully illustrated guide to catching striped bass (rockfish), written by a seasoned professional.
£14.39
Burford Books,U.S. Complete Book of Shark Fishing
£14.39
Burford Books,U.S. Fluke: An Angler's Guide
£12.34
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing the Long Island Coast
£12.34
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing Connecticut and Rhode Island: A Guide for Freshwater Anglers
£12.34
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing the Delaware & Maryland Coasts: A Guide to the Most Productive Beach, Bay & Inshore Locations
£14.39
£14.24
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing Soft Baits in Saltwater: A Complete Guide to Rigs, Adaptations, Techniques & More
£14.39
Burford Books,U.S. Plain Sailing: Learning to See Like a Sailor
£15.29
Burford Books,U.S. Cape Horn to Starboard
Book Synopsis
£14.39
Burford Books,U.S. Fishing the Finger Lakes: A Complete Guide to
Book Synopsis
£14.24
Burford Books Fishing Oneida Lake
£12.34
Burford Books Fishing the Cape Cod Canal
£11.39
Burford Books Take a Paddlefinger Lakes: Quiet Water for Canoes and Kayaks in New York's Finger Lakes
£17.09
£14.24
Burford Books 200 Waterfalls in Central and Western New York: A
Book Synopsis
£14.24
Universal Publishers The Florida Spiny Lobster: How to Catch It, Its Biology, a Crawfish Cookbook, and First Aid for Minor Diving Injuries
£21.01
WW Norton & Co Hikes & Walks in the Berkshire Hills
Book SynopsisFor almost fifteen years, Hikes & Walks in the Berkshire Hills has been the authority for those seeking to enjoy the Berkshires on foot. Often compared to the English Lake District, the Berkshires abound with country lanes, scenic vistas, and forest trails for hikers and strollers of all abilities. A region famed not only for natural beauty but also for culture, the Berkshires also offer theater, music, museums, historic homes, and scores of country inns, B&Bs, and restaurants. This newly revised and updated edition includes 12 new hikes and walks to discover in addition to: 56 hikes or walks, with variations 38 maps, with illustrated landmarks and USGS topographic relief Colorful background on 21 Berkshire towns Commentary on Berkshire natural history, local history, and flora and fauna Also included are guided walks for people with disabilities; a special section about the area's long hikes and trails, such as the Appalachian and Mohawk Trails; a detailed appendix for where to find boots, books, maps, and packs; and a bibliography for those who wish to learn more about this fascinating region. 15 black & white photos and 37 maps.
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Rider
Book Synopsis
£14.02
Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery: Using the Revolutionary R4 System to Repair and Replenish Muscles for Peak Performance, Revised and Expanded Second Edition
Book SynopsisNow in a revised, expanded second edition, Dr. Edmund Burke’s landmark book will take any athlete—elite or recreational—to new peaks in physical performance. Based on the most recent sports science research, Dr. Burke’s R4 System® emphasizes the importance of • restoring fluids to your body to recover from dehydration • replenishing glycogen, a primary fuel source • reducing muscle and immune-system damage resulting from exercise stress • rebuilding muscle protein to maintain muscle structure and function This remarkable nutritional regimen goes beyond sports drinks and energy bars, and shows how to consume the right nutrients in the right proportions to ensure muscle health and enhance performance. In addition, readers will learn the latest on the importance of sleep and nutrition in recovery, the best supplements and drinks to aid in replenishment, and a new spin on carbohydrate loading. The book includes forewords by Frank Shorter, an Olympic marathon champion, and Don Kirkendall, Ph. D., a member of U.S. Soccer Sports Medicine, Physical Fitness Research Committee.
£21.47
Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. The New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle
Book SynopsisWant to get more out of your workout and spend less time in the gym? Many guys devote so many hours to lifting weight yet end up with so little to show for it. In many cases the problem is simple: they aren't doing exercises based on the movements their bodies were designed to do. Six basic movements - the squat, deadlift, lunge, push, pull and twist - use all of the body's major muscles. And, more important, they use those muscles in co-ordinated action, the way they were designed to work. "The New Rules of Lifting", now in paperback and with more than one hundred photographs, gives you more than a year's worth of workouts based on these six basic movements. Whether you're a beginner, an experienced lifter looking for new challenges, or anything in between, you can mix and match the workouts to help you get bigger, stronger and leaner. In addition, the comprehensive nutritional information provided makes "The New Rules of Lifting" a complete guide to reaching all your goals. If you aren't using The New Rules of Lifting, you aren't getting the best possible results.
£16.63
Penguin Putnam Inc Running On Empty: An Ultramarathoner's Story of
Book Synopsis3063 miles across America at age 57: One man's inspirational run!
£15.19
Waterford Press Edible Wild Plants
Book Synopsis
£8.13
AuthorHouse The Mindset of a Martial Artist
£9.16
Penguin Putnam Inc In Search of Captain Zero: A Surfers Road Trip
Book SynopsisIn 1996, Allan Weisbecker sold his home and his possessions, loaded his dog and surfboards into his truck, and set off in search of his long-time surfing companion, Patrick, who had vanished into the depths of Central America. In this rollicking memoir of his quest from Mexico to Costa Rica to unravel the circumstances of Patrick's disappearance, Weisbecker intimately describes the people he befriended, the bandits he evaded, the waves he caught and lost en route to finding his friend. In Search of Captain Zero is, according to Outside magazine, A subtly affecting tale of friendship and duty. [It] deserves a spot on the microbus dashboard as a hell of a cautionary tale about finding paradise and smoking it away.In Search of Captain Zero: A Surfer's Road Trip Beyond the End of the Road is a Booksense 76 Top Ten selection for September/October.
£12.34
PublicAffairs,U.S. The Meaning Of Sports
Book SynopsisIn The Meaning of Sports , Michael Mandelbaum, a sports fan who is also one of the nation's preeminent foreign policy thinkers, examines America's century-long love affair with team sports. In keeping with his reputation for writing about big ideas in an illuminating and graceful way, he shows how sports respond to deep human needs describes the ways in which baseball, football and basketball became national institutions and how they reached their present forms and covers the evolution of rules, the rise and fall of the most successful teams, and the historical significance of the most famous and influential figures such as Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi, and Michael Jordan. Whether he is writing about baseball as the agrarian game, football as similar to warfare, basketball as the embodiment of post-industrial society, or the moral havoc created by baseball's designated hitter rule, Mandelbaum applies the full force of his learning and wit to subjects about which so many Americans care passionately: the games they played in their youth and continue to follow as adults. By offering a fresh and unconventional perspective on these games, The Meaning of Sports makes for fascinating and rewarding reading both for fans and newcomers.Trade Review"Not only fascinating but enormously entertaining. A knowledgeable sports fan will learn more than a thing or two. I'm one and I did. The non-sports fan will discover just why sports are woven so tightly into the fabric of American life." Wall Street Journal"
£17.09
PublicAffairs,U.S. Not By a Long Shot: A Season at a Hard Luck Horse Track
Book SynopsisThe great myth of horse racing is that the game is the regal and royal Sport of Kings. It isn't. Not by a long shot. Anyone who doubts this need look no further than Suffolk Downs, a once-proud racecourse graced in its glory years by boisterous throngs and champions such as Seabiscuit. Now the blue-collar East Boston track is one of many that have fallen on hard times. These days "Sufferin' Downs" is where grizzled Thoroughbreds come to end their careers, hopeful young jockeys aspire against daunting odds to begin them, and diehard fans cheer, curse and gamble on the entire fascinating spectacle. These bit players are not just cogs of a single, struggling horse track. They are the unseen supporting cast for a 15 billion betting industry. In fifteen years as a racing reporter and press box personality, T.D. Thornton gained access to remote corners of racetrack life off limits to the general public. He got to know the raucously Runyonesque characters and the quirky personalities of the horses he learned the tricks of the trade from trainers, owners, and jockeys he witnessed the tragedies and small triumphs of racing lives lived below the radar. One recent season, he finally decided to write it all down. Not by a Long Shot is a deeply textured portrait of an industry where even the best in the business lose 75 percent of the time.Trade Review"Not By a Long Shot is the sort of book American sports writers do better than almost anyone else, filled with anecdotes and atmosphere and underpinned with solid reporting and great quotes. Worth reading even if you're not a race fan." Observer "In Not by a Long Shot, (TD Thornton) offers an insider's version of a single four-month winter season at Suffolk Downs, a day-by-day, blow-by-blow account of the many and varied walks of racetrack life at close to the bottom level... In his most successful sections, Thornton turns the spotlight on an unsung, woebegone array of diehards." Racing Post"
£17.09
AuthorHouse Turkey Huntings Finer Points
£11.67
Hats Off Books Kelso's Shrug Book
£11.39
£9.49
Regent Press Million Dollar Man: Jack Dempsey
£22.50
