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Book SynopsisThis book is a clarion call to proclaim that, in all things, women and men follow Christ and pursue the callings that God alone invites us to. We all alike go where Jesus sends and serve how he instructs. If women were prohibited from participating in all parts of kingdom work, why would God equip women with so many gifts and talents in those roles? Why would he so often grant greater gifts to women than menas pastors, preachers, teachers, and leaders? The unique and gifted contributors to this volume are leaders in their respective fields in the church, theological education, and society. Through their personal accounts of vocational identity, they share collective wisdom and experiences in being called by God and exercising that call. Reflecting on their journeys, these extraordinary women disclose transparent stories of heartache and yet offer hope in the one whom they have chosen to follow, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Book SynopsisPreaching is typically considered to be a practice confined to ministry within the institutional church. Studies of preaching are often filtered through the lens of the pulpit, with Black women rarely positioned as central figures in this discourse. Proclamation Beyond the Pulpit lifts up Sojourner Truth, Nannie Helen Burroughs, and Fannie Lou Hamer as crucial sources for homiletic theory. Chelsea Yarborough introduces a methodology for preaching arising from the witness and practices of these three Black women non-pulpit preachers, expanding our understanding of proclamation beyond traditional notions of its nature and purpose. This shift away from the limitations of the pulpit into the public sphere and beyond has deep roots in the preaching legacy of Black women. Often denied places of authority in the church, Black women have carved out spheres for their proclamation, teaching us that the essence and purpose of preaching is less about place and more about impact and practice. By centering the lives and ministries of three historical Black women preachers who preached beyond the pulpit, Yarborough highlights a lineage of expansive homiletical possibilities and offers valuable insights for preachers across diverse platforms.

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Book SynopsisThis is an unusual book, rich with intrigue. It is, foremost, a book about Ecclesiastesnot a commentary, not another scholarly monograph, but rather a guide to understanding the angle of vision the ancient text asks us to see: that is, how to live our lives within proper limits, how to surrender ourselves to God, and finally how to learn to die. With creativity, flair, insight, and eloquence, Christopher Seitz moves effortlessly between the wisdom of Kohelet and an illustrious figure of the seventeenth century, not well known outside of FranceNicolas Fouquet, whose position as Superintendent of Finances under Louis XIV gave him wealth, fame, creative talent, friends, and influence. He was the purported author of a highly successful volume of sayings from Solomon entitled Les Conseils de la Sagesse, and the rapidity and severity of his fall is the stuff of legend. This biographical angle gives to the treatment of Ecclesiastes a fresh perspective for those who are confounded by this challenging book. Seitz guides us in evaluating how we are to view the narrator in relation to Solomon (whose name is never mentioned) by centering on the matter of authorial perspective. Fouquet's life mirrors Solomon's as that legendary king has been given voice in the book of Ecclesiastes. And as with Ecclesiastes, the contested issue of Fouquet's authorship of the book associated with him relativizes authorship as a determinative category for interpretation, which has presented a major challenge for scholarship on the biblical book. He and the Solomon referred to, taken as a source of wise counsel, endure similar circumstances and share a landscape of penitential confession and surrender to God's purposes. Their common thread is scriptural and "Solomonic." And the thing they most truly share, and which Ecclesiastes seeks to show usas Les Conseils does in its wayare two larger-than-life individuals, broken and penitent and, just to the degree that is so, finally coming to their spiritual senses.

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Book SynopsisShedding light on the unseen world around us, Fur, Fleas, and Flukes reveals the role parasites play in shaping the lives of wild mammals.Today, even if you live in a major city and seldom get a chance to visit national parks or wildlife reserves, you encounter wild mammals. On the inside and the outside of these animals exist an amazing diversity of living things: parasites. These parasites play crucial roles in the ecology, behavior, and evolution of their wild mammal hosts.In Fur, Fleas, and Flukes, parasitologist Michael Stock tells the stories of wild mammals – from armadillos to zebras – and the fascinating unseen organisms – such as tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms – that live in and on them. Stock examines how parasites can modify mammal behavior, shape their appearance, determine where they live, and even influence how they survive. He details how parasites can transfer to our pets and, disturbingly, lead

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Book SynopsisHow and why did humans get to be so clever and thoughtful? The beginning of the Stone Age, marked by the invention of stone tools, has traditionally dominated discussions about the origin and evolution of human intelligence. However, feminist anthropologists have long theorized that the first tools were actually nests, slings, and baskets that would not have survived in the archaeological record.In The Botanic Age, leading evolutionary anthropologist Dean Falk argues that millions of years of weaving botanical materials and woodworking preceded the Stone Age, facilitating the basic neurological underpinnings for humankind’s later creative and technological inventions. She further suggests that mothers and infants may hold the key to understanding a series of events that eventually kindled the emergence of advanced cognitive abilities, including language and music.The Botanic Age takes readers millions of years into the past to a time before our

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Book SynopsisIn Heidegger’s Being: The Shimmering Unfolding, the eminent Heidegger scholar Richard Capobianco draws on many new texts and sources to highlight in fresh ways the beauty and spiritual resonance of Martin Heidegger’s thinking about Being. As in his earlier books, Capobianco offers a meditative path through Heidegger’s thought. He illuminates major motifs that are overlooked or set aside by most contemporary readings of Heidegger, amplifying these motifs in an original, heartfelt, and eloquent way. The book also offers a series of reflections that bring Heidegger’s thinking into close proximity to other thinkers and poets, including Alfred North Whitehead, C.G. Jung, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, and Rumi. Heidegger’s Being: The Shimmering Unfolding is intended not only for dedicated students of Heidegger’s work but also for engaged general readers who wish to come to a deeper appreciation of his distinctive vision oTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Studies 1. Pindar’s “Gold” and Heraclitus’s “Kosmos” as Being Itself 2. In the Black Notebooks: The “Turn” Away from the Transcendental-Phenomenological Positioning of Being and Time to the Thinking of Being as Physis and Aletheia 3. Heidegger’s Manifold Thinking of Being: In Honor of Prof. William J. Richardson 4. Athena, Art, and Overcoming the Egoity of Our Age 5. Mythos, Being, and the Appropriation of a Religious Tradition 6. On Heidegger’s Heraclitus Lectures: In Nearness of a Process Metaphysics? 7. The Path through Heidegger’s Thought: Interview with FILOZOFIA Part II: Translation 8. “Martin Heidegger’s Thinking and Japanese Philosophy” by Kōichi Tsujimura and “Reply in Appreciation” by Martin Heidegger Part III: Reflections and Impressions 9. Heidegger and the Earliest Greeks 10. Heidegger, Phenomenology, and Metaphysics 11. Why “Phenomenology” Inevitably Slides toward Idealism/Subjectivism/Constructivism 12. Heidegger’s “Clearing” Is Not Identical with the Human Being 13. Heidegger, Max Müller, and Metaphysics: “Heidegger Remains a Metaphysician” 14. Heidegger, Plato, and “Light” 15. Hegel and the Inexhaustible Depth of “Things” 16. Facticity Only in the Light of Eternity 17. Another Suggestion on Thinking: Heidegger and Whitehead 18. Heidegger and C.G. Jung on Wholeness as the Telos of the Human Being 18. Heidegger and C.G. Jung on “Opposites” 20. Heidegger and Melville 21. Heidegger and a Robert Frost Poem 22. The Unspeakable Mystery of All Things 23. A “Hermetic Saying” and the Hermetic Tradition 24. Heidegger and Walt Whitman 25. Heidegger and the Limit of Language – and Rumi 26. Thomas Aquinas, “God,” and the “Godhead of God” Afterword A Note on the Text and Heidegger’s Gesamtausgabe Acknowledgments Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIn a remarkable tale of tragedy, war, family conflict, and imperial diplomacy, The Black Box presents a collective biography of four generations of women in an elite Nova Scotia family during the late-nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. These intelligent, educated, artistic women were pragmatic and autonomous persons who contributed to the development, maintenance, defence, and management of the Borden family’s material resources. Illustrating the changing nature of the time, the book explores the adventurous and curious lives of women who moved at the highest levels of society. It examines how the synergies of their private and public lives redefined their place in society during an era when the state and religion became more active and private lives more public. It also demonstrates the role and importance of the material components of social power, such as dress, residence, clubs, and travel. Drawing on archival material retained by the family, the

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Book SynopsisBusiness the NHL Way draws on hockey-inspired stories to show how brands, institutions, and individuals associated with the NHL have consistently survived a variety of challenges and thrived as a result of its decisions. This revised and expanded edition explores business-related scenarios from the sport of hockey and links each lesson back to business, leadership, diversity, management, and sport outcomes.Using ice hockey as an analogy for life, Norm O’Reilly and Rick Burton – leaders in the business of sports and former amateur hockey players – inform business and industry professionals on best practices to achieve strategic outcomes and career advancement. The book aims to help businesses emerge from the financial and health disruptions of the global COVID-19 pandemic that not only altered the future of hockey but threatened business sustainability in every sector. Business the NHL Way will appeal to both casual and passionate hockey faTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner A Word from the Authors 1. It Starts at the Top 2. Why the World’s Business Leaders Use Sport to Drive Themselves 3. Why Ice Hockey Matters during Global Challenges 4. “Smart” Copycats Can Run with the Big Dogs 5. “Brand” New Offerings with Creativity 6. Innovation: How the NHL Has Thrived in This Space 7. Veterans Matter: The Case Study of Zdeno Chára 8. Market the NHL Way: Relevant to the Day 9. Women’s Professional Ice Hockey and the True Value of Inclusion 10. Conflict Management: What Can We Learn from the NHL? 11. Modern Cautionary Tales for Business: Cherry, Rhéaume, Peters, and Chicago’s Blackhawks 12. Two Birds, One Stone Afterword Hayley Wickenheiser References Index

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Book SynopsisSovereignty and Contestation compares practices of pluralism in Europe and Canada, exploring how transnational integration and Indigenous resurgence are reshaping our concepts of law, social order, and justice.

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Book SynopsisGiovanni Boccaccio's RIME is the first complete English translation of Boccaccio's lyric poetry.

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Book SynopsisEssentials of Youth Fitness is an evidence informed, practical guide for fitness and strength and conditioning professionals working with younger clientele. Backed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and coauthored by three leading authorities in pediatric exercise science, this cutting-edge book reflects current research. It is built around the modern understanding that youth are not simply smaller versions of adults but are instead a special population with their own specific needs.This is a must-have resource for professionals working with young clients. Readers will learn the scientific theories behind youth training as well as how to apply them to help design effective programs that maximize creativity, engagement, and fun.This seminal resource is broken into three parts to systematically bridge the gap between science and practice. Part I lays the groundwork for understanding fundamental concepts of pediatric exercise science, includinTable of ContentsPart I. Fundamental Concepts Chapter 1. Physical Activity and Children’s HealthChapter 2. Principles of Pediatric Exercise ScienceChapter 3. Growth, Maturation, and Physical FitnessChapter 4. Long-Term Athletic DevelopmentChapter 5. Pedagogy for Youth Fitness SpecialistsPart II. Youth Fitness DevelopmentChapter 6. Assessing Youth FitnessChapter 7. Dynamic Warm-Up and FlexibilityChapter 8. Motor Skill TrainingChapter 9. Strength and Power TrainingChapter 10. Speed and Agility TrainingChapter 11. Aerobic and Anaerobic TrainingChapter 12. Integrative Program DesignPart III. Contemporary Issues Chapter 13. Young Athletes and Sport ParticipationChapter 14. Exercise for Overweight and Obese YouthChapter 15. Exercise for Youth With Selected Clinical ConditionsChapter 16. Nutrition for Youth

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Book Synopsis Awareness, anticipation, physical conditioning . . . these are just some of the qualities a goaltender needs to bring onto the ice at game time. Excellence requires practice, consistency, and understandingof the position, the situation, and your talents. No one knows this better than Eli Wilson does. Widely recognized as the leading authority on goaltending, he has worked alongside 30 NHL goaltenders, including Carey Price, Ray Emery, Tuukka Rask, and Brian Elliott. In Hockey Goaltending, Eli Wilson and Brian van Vliet have created the definitive guide to stopping more pucks, winning more games, and lowering your goals against average. Inside, you will find coverage on every facet of the position: Selection of the right equipment for fit and functionality Stance and presence in the net, including footwork, stick placement, and body positioning Puck stopping, from save selection to execution Postsave recovery strategies, including controlling and directing rebounds Tactics for breakaways, odd-man rushes, and wraparounds Focus and visualization methods to improve the mental game On- and off-ice drills and training programs for year-round conditioning to increase strength, stamina, speed, and agility Suggestions for building productive relationships between head coaches, goaltending coaches, and goaltenders From skills to strategies, equipment to exercises, Hockey Goaltending covers the position like no other. Packed with drills, step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and coaching tips, this book touches on every aspect of the game so you can compete at the highest level. Trade Review“Eli Wilson’s approach and mindset helped me break into the best league in the world with confidence. Both are on display for you in Hockey Goaltending.”—Brian Elliott, NHL Goaltender, 2006-present, NHL All Star, 2012, 2015 “Eli is sharing a lifetime’s worth of learned secrets in Hockey Goaltending. I am happy to know that the next Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, or Carey Price will have taken part of their game from my good friend Eli.”—Ray Emery, NHL Goaltender, 2005-2016 “I have worked with Eli pretty much since I started playing goal as a kid. The things that have always stood out to me are his intensity on the ice and his genuine passion for the position. I continue to enjoy working with him and talking with him about goaltending to this day.” —Devan Dubnyk, Goaltender for the Minnesota Wild “Eli Wilson is always exploring and instituting new ways and ideas to help goaltenders become more proficient and consistent in their position. Our goaltending world is an ever-changing environment where technical modifications occur almost yearly, and the dialogue he and I have shared over the past decade has been invaluable to me as a coach.”—Bob Essensa, Goaltending Coach for the Boston Bruins Table of ContentsChapter 1. Selecting and Fitting Gear Chapter 2. Stance and Movement Chapter 3. Save Execution Chapter 4. Postsave Recovery Chapter 5. Puck Handling Chapter 6. Tactics Chapter 7. Off-Ice Training Chapter 8. The Mental Game Chapter 9. The Complete Goaltender

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Book Synopsis Are you ready to see what it takes to lace up the skates? Hockey Anatomy will show you how to improve on-ice performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing efficiency of every movement. Dr. Michael Terry, the team physician for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, and Paul Goodman, the strength and conditioning coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, share 96 of the most effective hockey exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations to show the muscles in action. You'll also find 68 exercise variations to increase difficulty, add complex movements, or simply change up your routine. Hockey Anatomy goes beyond the exercises by taking you onto the ice and into the action. Illustrations of the muscles involved in shooting, passing, and stopping the puck show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to hockey performance. No matter your position, or your hockey skill set, there is something here for you. You'll also go into the training room to explore the anatomy of common injuries as well as exercises for minimizing and recovering from such setbacks. Hockey Anatomy is essential reading for players, coaches, trainers, and fans of the sport. If you love the action and artistry of hockey, you are going to love this book. Trade Review“Paul Goodman is always striving to perfect his craft on player development. He’s committed to maximizing results. Paul has one goal in mind, not only for himself, but his players as well... to be the best! In Hockey Anatomy, he shares that expertise with you.”Patrick Kane, Right Wing for the Chicago Blackhawks (National Hockey League) Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Hockey Player in Motion Chapter 2. Strength Chapter 3. Power Chapter 4. Speed Chapter 5. Agility Chapter 6. Mobility Chapter 7. Balance Chapter 8. Core Stability Chapter 9. Injury Rehabilitation

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Book SynopsisRunning Anatomy, Second Edition, features 48 of the most effective exercises for runners—each with clear step-by-step descriptions—and 155 anatomical illustrations highlighting the runner’s muscles in action. Trade Review"As a physician, exercise scientist, and masters athlete, I've come to recognize the critical importance of strength training in maximizing performance. Running Anatomy lays the groundwork for proper strength, cardiovascular, and mental training for runners of all abilities. If you're a runner looking to reach your full potential, you need to read this book."Jason Friedman, MD—Exercise Physiologist, and National 100K Age-Group Champion “I cannot overstate the impact Joe Puleo has had on my running career. One of the biggest challenges as an amateur elite runner is the workload balance between training and managing a career as an active-duty Marine, all while holding off injuries. Puleo's knowledge and advocacy for strength training have been force multipliers in allowing me to run fewer miles, train smarter, and continually push my boundaries as a distance runner. This book is a great addition to any athlete's library.”Major Christine M. Taranto—Two-Time PIAA State Champion, Two-Time Marine Corps Athlete of the Year, Second Place Marine Corps Marathon (2015) Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Runner in Motion Chapter 2. Training Concepts Chapter 3. External Factors (That Affect Performance) Chapter 4. Feet and Ankles Chapter 5. Legs Chapter 6. Core Chapter 7. Shoulders and Arms Chapter 8. Chest and Back Chapter 9. Injury Prevention Chapter 10. Alternate Training Activities Chapter 11. Gear and Advancements

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Book SynopsisA Journey Into Yin Yoga explores the origins and application of this popular, passive style of yoga. Learn the poses, breathing, and meditation techniques that have helped millions strengthen body, mind, and spirit.Trade Review"Yin has been life changing for me; however, I give the initial credit to Travis Eliot. He has this innovative ability to guide students to deeply hear the voice of yin and to taste and see the everlasting life-changing qualities of yin. I am eternally grateful for his unique ability to guide all of us on this yin journey.”—Suzanne Imbruno Cobb, Owner of Panacea Yoga Studios “Travis Eliot’s A Journey Into Yin Yoga elevates the science and practice of yin to a new level. Increased information demonstrating the importance of vagus nerve stimulation in controlling inflammation and lowering stress levels makes this a vital book for our times. Whether you are a regular practitioner of yoga, run marathons, do both, or are a couch potato, the information and poses in the book are accessible to you and are a must have for a healthy life!”—Marilyn A. Solsky, MD, Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology “Travis Eliot has a really inspiring balance of insightful wisdom, dynamic encouragement, and a fun sense of humor. The importance of real dudes embracing yin practice for our well rounded well-being can’t be overstated. Travis’ teachings bring genuine love and offer a practice that is healing, inspiring, and effective. Bros, get your yin up!”—Stic of dead prez, Hip Hop Artist, Founder of RBG Fit Club, Healthy Gangsta “Travis Eliot is like a yogi poet . . . bathing your connective tissue with prana as he wisely guides you deeply into the geometry of the asana. His wisdom teaching is rich in classical yogic philosophy with modern-day usefulness. He will stretch not only your muscles, but your mind and heart as well.”—Dr. Jeremy Brook, Doctor of Chiropractic, Yogi, Movement Specialist “Travis Eliot’s vast knowledge of yin, and the science behind it, comes through, along with his personal dedication and passion. I highly recommend A Journey Into Yin Yoga!”—Bernice Chao, Creative Director and President of TEDxCulverCity “Travis Eliot’s teachings and classes are the most engaging I’ve taken and go much deeper than most yoga teachings out there. I’ve grown to love the yin practice, and it’s become a huge part of my life as a way to restore my body and mind. Travis’ experience is quickly shown through his vast knowledge and mastery of the yin yoga practice, and every class is truly immersive in both physical and spiritual experience.”—Mark Meyuhas, Founder and CEO of Evenflow Mindfulness and Meditation “Travis Eliot’s special delivery of the practice of yin yoga has added a quality and dimension to our yoga community that’s irreplaceable!”—Bryan Kest, Founder of Power Yoga “Travis Eliot is one of the most honest and authentic teachers I’ve ever known. His teachings of yin yoga are accessible to our modern world of yoga, but wiith a respect and humility that honour the traditions. Travis doesn’t just teach the practice—he embodies it, which to me, is one of the greatest qualities of a teacher. In the age of fast and strong dynamic yoga classes, Travis is helping to lead the way in showing that yin is in and that there is so much more value to our everyday lives when we just slow down.”—Michael Wong, Author of Sit Down, Be Quiet “Yin yoga with Travis is a game changer! It's like I've discovered the fountain of youth. I’ve never felt better!”—Diana Dixon, Founder of DIXON Creative Agency “A Journey Into Yin Yoga is a must read for any serious yoga student!”—Tiffany Cruikshank, Founder of Yoga Medicine “Travis Eliot is an All-Star in the yin yoga world!”—A.J. Pollock, Major League Baseball Player (Arizona Diamondbacks) and All-Star Table of ContentsList of Yin Yoga Poses Introduction Chapter 1. The Origins of Yoga Chapter 2. The Essence of the Tao Chapter 3. The Subtle Anatomy of Yoga Chapter 4. The Science of Yin Yoga Chapter 5. The Poses of Yin Yoga Chapter 6. Pranayama and Meditation Chapter 7. Developing a Personal Practice Chapter 8. Inspiration and Final Thoughts

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Book Synopsis This is the loose-leaf version of Applied Sport Mechanics, Fourth Edition, which offers students a printed version of the text at a lower price. Applied Sport Mechanics, Fourth Edition With Web Study Guide, helps undergraduate students understand how the fundamental laws of human movement affect athletes' performances. Foundational principles of kinetics, kinematics, and sports technique are clearly presented and then explored through a variety of applied scenarios. What's New This latest edition builds on the success of the previous editions (formerly titled Sport Mechanics for Coaches), and offers much new material: A web study guide with new chapter review questions and practical activities that help students learn and apply complex theories to real-life situations An array of updated pedagogical aids, including a glossary and chapter objectives to reinforce learning A full-color design for more engTable of Contents Part I. Foundations of Movement in Sports Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Sport Mechanics How Applied Sport Mechanics Is Organized What Is Sport Mechanics? Understanding and Quantifying Technique Summary Key Terms References Chapter 2. Sport Mechanics Anatomy Standard Anatomical Reference Terminology Connection Between Human Anatomy and Sport Mechanics Summary Key Terms References Chapter 3. Sport Mechanics Fundamentals How to Describe Human Motion Applying Sport Mechanics to Resistance Training Measurement and Evaluation in Sport Mechanics Summary Key Terms References Chapter 4. Linear Motion in Sport Linear Motion Measures (Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration) Linear Motion for Projectiles Summary Key Terms References Chapter 5. Linear Kinetics in Sport Fundamental Principles of Linear Kinetics Momentum and Impulse in Sport How to Measure Linear Kinetics: Running Gait Summary Key Terms References Chapter 6. Angular Motion in Sport Fundamental Principles of Angular Motion Applied Angular Motion: How an Athlete Initiates Rotation Summary Key Terms References Chapter 7. Angular Kinetics in Sport Gravity: Fundamental Principle of Angular Kinetics Angular Momentum Summary Key Terms References Chapter 8. Stability and Instability Fundamental Principles for Stability Mechanical Principles for Stability Factors That Increase Stability How to Measure Center of Gravity and Line of Gravity for an Athlete Summary Key Terms References Chapter 9. Sport Kinetics Work Power Energy Rebound Friction Summary Key Terms References Chapter 10. Moving Through Fluids Fundamental Principles of Moving Through Fluids Hydrostatic Pressure and Buoyancy Drag and Lift Factors That Influence Moving Through Air and Water Summary Key Terms References Part II. Putting Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics to Work Chapter 11. Analyzing Sport Skills Step 1: Determine the Objectives of the Skill Step 2: Note Any Special Characteristics of the Skill Step 3: Study Top-Flight Performances of the Skill Step 4: Divide the Skill Into Phases Step 5: Divide Each Phase Into Key Objectives Step 6: Understand the Mechanical Reasons Each Key Element Is Performed as It Is Summary Key Terms References Chapter 12. Identifying and Correcting Errors in Sport Skills Step 1: Observe the Complete Skill Step 2: Analyze Each Phase and Its Key Elements Step 3: Use Your Knowledge of Sport Mechanics in Your Analysis Step 4: Select Errors to Be Corrected Step 5: Decide on Appropriate Methods for the Correction of Errors Summary Key Terms References Chapter 13. Selected Sport Skills Sprinting Jumping Wheelchair Sports Throwing Striking and Batting Swinging and Rotating Weightlifting Combat Throwing Tackle in Football Swimming Kicking a Ball Paddling a Watercraft References Appendix. Units of Measurement and Conversions

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Book SynopsisLearn to master essential volleyball skills such as serving, receiving, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging. With this book's coverage of scoring systems, rules, rotations, and common tactics, it's never been easier to teach or learn the game.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Volleyball BasicsChapter 2. ServingChapter 3. Receiving the ServeChapter 4. SettingChapter 5. AttackingChapter 6. BlockingChapter 7. DiggingChapter 8. The LiberoChapter 9. Team DefenseChapter 10. Free BallChapter 11. Team OffenseChapter 12. TransitionChapter 13. Modified GamesChapter 14. Scoring Systems

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Book SynopsisFrom steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy, Second Edition, will ensure you are prepared for every challenge that comes your way. Using the same methods that elite cyclists use, you can employ this well-rounded collection of 89 strength and conditioning exercises to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance to improve your cycling performance. Each exercise includes clear step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations that highlight the primary muscle being used. You’ll find dozens of variations that use a wide range of training equipment so you can modify exercises to target specific areas, and minimize common cycling injuries. The Cycling Focus section of each exercise includes illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting to show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to delivering maximum power to the pedals. Using tried-and-true strength training principles for all parts of the body, Cycling Anatomy will help you develop a training plan based on your individual needs and goals. Whether you’re training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatomy will help you reach top performance, avoid injury, and ensure you get the most out of every ride.Trade Review“With detailed anatomical illustrations accompanying each exercise, Cycling Anatomy allows you to see and understand exactly what muscles you’re training. This book will give you the knowledge you need to minimize injuries and maximize power on the bike.”—Alex Howes, WorldTour Professional Cyclist and Two-Time Tour de France Finisher “Cycling Anatomy is full of the most effective exercises that cyclists of any level can use to improve their training and enhance their performance.”—Christian Vande Velde, Professional Cyclist, NBC Cycling Analyst, and Two-Time OlympianTable of ContentsChapter 1.The Cyclist in MotionChapter 2. Strength Training PrinciplesChapter 3. ArmsChapter 4. Shoulders and NeckChapter 5. ChestChapter 6. BackChapter 7. CoreChapter 8. Leg IsolationChapter 9. Leg Complete PowerChapter 10. Whole-Body Training for Cycling

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Book Synopsis In Developing Agility and Quickness, leading experts from the NSCA offer more than 130 drills, 12 agility and quickness tests, and 15 sport-specific training plans to help athletes gain a step on the competition. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Developing Change of Direction SpeedChapter 2. Factors Determining QuicknessChapter 3. Warm-Up Methods and Techniques for Agility TrainingChapter 4. Age and Sex ConsiderationsChapter 5. Testing, Assessment, and Monitoring of Agility and QuicknessChapter 6. Change of Direction Speed DrillsChapter 7. Quickness DrillsChapter 8. Agility and Quickness Program DesignChapter 9. Sport-Specific Agility and Quickness Training

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Book SynopsisAbsolute strength. Sharp acceleration. Explosive power. The modern era of football demands that athletes in all positions are exposed to quality strength training programs that translate strength gains into better performance on the field and limit athlete vulnerability to injury.Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Football shows you how to design resistance training programs that will help athletes excel on the field. The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of the six groups of positions—offensive and defensive linemen; tight ends, fullbacks, and linebackers; wide receivers and running backs; defensive backs; quarterbacks; and kickers and punters. You will also find the following: 11 testing protocols for measuring and assessing athletes’ strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and anaerobic capacity 11 total body exercises with 14 variations 20 lower body exercises with 13 variations 23 upper body exercises with 29 variations 15 core exercises with 35 variations 115 sample programs—90 of which are position-specific—for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Each resistance training exercise consists of a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips to guide you in selecting the right exercises for a program. You’ll also learn how to structure those programs based on the goals and length of each season and for each position.Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of successful high school, college, and professional football strength and conditioning professionals, Strength Training for Football is the authoritative guide for creating football-specific resistance training programs to help your athletes optimize their strength and successfully transfer that strength to the field.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.Trade Review“Throughout more than 30 years of coaching in the NFL I made it a point to stay up to date with the advancements within the profession. Strength Training for Football provides the essential keys so you can do the same while building a great program. Within this book you’ll find all the exercises and drills required to improve your athletes’ performance.”—Steve Watterson, Retired Strength and Conditioning Coach for Tennessee Titans Football“The NSCA’s efforts have improved the athlete and football player. One look at Strength Training for Football and that becomes abundantly clear. Here is the latest in science, research, and programming you need to develop the strongest players on the field.”—Chris Snee, New York Giants Offensive Lineman (2004-2014) and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion“Strength Training for Football is the comprehensive conditioning resource for the sport. The authors provide excellent insights and programming templates for every position and phase of the game.”—Kevin Yoxall, CSCS, MSCC, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Midway High School in Waco, TexasTable of ContentsForeword by Tom Coughlin Introduction by Mike GentryPart I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance TrainingChapter 1. Importance of Resistance TrainingAnthony CaterisanoChapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport PositionsBrett BartholomewChapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete AssessmentZac WoodfinChapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design GuidelinesJeff Hurd and Nathaniel D.M. JenkinsPart II. Exercise TechniqueChapter 5. Total Body Exercise TechniqueRichard LanskyChapter 6. Lower Body Exercise TechniqueAnthony LomandoChapter 7. Upper Body Exercise TechniqueJim Peal and Erik MyyraChapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise TechniqueTed RathPart III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample ProgramsChapter 9. Off-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 10. Preseason ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 11. In-Season ProgrammingJerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac WoodfinChapter 12. Postseason ProgrammingDarren Krein, Jerry Palmieri, and Zac Woodfin

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Book SynopsisSee your tennis training in a brand new light. Tennis Anatomy, 2nd Edition shows you how to dominate the court by increasing your strength, speed and agility. By emphasising a movement based approach to conditioning, this new second edition offers over 75 exercises designed to maximise explosive power and meet the physical demands of the game.Trade Review"Tennis Anatomy provides many practical applications of exercises designed to enhance the strength, conditioning, and level of play for everyone. Roetert and Kovacs use their years of vast experience to enhance the reader's understanding of not only what works, but why it works—and how to utilize this knowledge to improve health, well-being, and your level of play. A must-read for all!”—Paul Annacone, Former Coach of Roger Federer and Pete Sampras “Tennis Anatomy contains very practical and well-organized training information featuring tennis-specific exercises for the whole body. The high-quality anatomical drawings make this a must-have resource for coaches and players of all levels.”—Miguel Crespo, PhD, Head of Participation and Coaching for the International Tennis FederationTable of ContentsChapter 1. Training for Tennis SuccessChapter 2. Movement on the CourtChapter 3. Lower BodyChapter 4. Core and TorsoChapter 5. Rotational StrengtheningChapter 6. ShouldersChapter 7. BackChapter 8. ChestChapter 9. Arms and WristsChapter 10. RecoveryChapter 11. Common Tennis Injuries

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Book SynopsisSoccer Anatomy, Second Edition, combines step-by-step instructions and full-color anatomical illustrations to convey proper form of soccer-specific exercises that increase speed, strength, and agility as well as prevent injury.Trade Review"Soccer Anatomy will show you how to run faster, resist fatigue, and survive the collisions in our contact sport. It's a must-have resource for every coach and player."—Anson Dorrance, Head Coach of University of North Carolina Women's Soccer (22-Time National Champions)“Soccer Anatomy is an important book in our field, written by two esteemed soccer scientists. Donald Kirkendall, PhD, and Adam Sayers, PhD, deliver top-notch knowledge in an innovative and straightforward manner.”—Peter Krustrup, Professor of Sport and Health Sciences at University of Southern Denmark, UEFA Pro License Coach, and Fitness Coach for the Denmark Women’s National Team Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Soccer Player in MotionChapter 2. Injury PreventionChapter 3. The FIFA Warm-UpChapter 4. Core TrainingChapter 5. Back and HipsChapter 6. Legs: Muscle IsolationChapter 7. Shoulders and NeckChapter 8. ChestChapter 9. ArmsChapter 10. Legs: Complete PowerChapter 11. Total Body Training for Soccer

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Book SynopsisDance Partnering Basics: Practical Skills and Inclusive Pedagogy With HKPropel Access presents easy-to-implement, technique-based partnering instruction for dancers of all ages. The exercises and techniques, which are broken down into parts and presented in a skill progression, from beginner to advanced, can be applied to a variety of dance forms. The book offers a plethora of tools to help dance educators in providing expert partnering instruction: 18 illustrated exercises that teach techniques, mechanics, and individual partnered skills; each exercise includes additional variations and explorations Tips for developing a partnering component and integrating it into an existing dance program or curriculum Related online materials delivered via HKPropel, including video clips demonstrating partnering exercises, vocabulary, questions for discussion and reflection, and assessments and rubrics to help assess student progress IncTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Dance PartneringChapter 2. Time: Getting Started Exercise 1: Grasp and Clasp Exercise 2: Trust Building Exercise 3: Active and Passive Exercise 4: Weight Sharing Exercise 5: Counterbalance Exercise 6: Shelves and LedgesChapter 3. Weight: Digging Deeper Exercise 7: Draping Exercise 8: Airplanes Exercise 9: Redirection and Leverage Exercise 10: Under, Over, and Through Exercise 11: Falling and Rocking Exercise 12: Assisted InversionsChapter 4. Energy and Flow: Activating Creativity Exercise 13: Hip Rides Exercise 14: Promenade Exercise 15: Traditional Lifts Exercise 16: Initiation and Suggestion Exercise17: Rolling Points Exercise 18: Me ScoreChapter 5. Space: Fostering Community and Inclusive Pedagogy

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Book SynopsisBaseball programs at all levels recognize the competitive edge that can be gained by their athletes through targeted resistance training programs. Every Major League Baseball team, most minor league teams, the top 25 ranked college baseball teams, and even some high schools (depending on the level and size) have a full-time strength and conditioning professional on staff. With Strength Training for Baseball, you will gain insights into to how amateur to professional baseball players are trained, and you will learn to apply those best practices with your own team to gain a winning advantage.Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Baseball explains the value of resistance training for baseball athletes—backed by practical experience, evidence-based training methodologies, and research. The book will help you understand the specific physical demands of each position—pitchers, catTrade Review“Strength Training for Baseball provides a road map—compiled by experts in the field and game—that utilizes research and practical experience to enhance a player’s performance on the field.”—Butch Thompson, Auburn University Head Baseball Coach“The intelligence, research, and practical information provided in Strength Training for Baseball make this an absolute game changer. If you are serious about playing and taking your game to the highest level, this book is a must.”—Lane Burroughs, Louisiana Tech University Head Baseball Coach“Creating and maintaining strength and explosiveness through a sport-specific resistance training routine are a must for all baseball players. Strength enhances power, which is essential for pitching performance, bat speed, and explosive first-step movement, whether on defense or offense.”—Wade Simoneaux, West Monroe High School Head Baseball Coach“Strength Training for Baseball has been written and designed by experts in the field for each level of play without compromising the need for sustainable production in the future. Everyone wins: the player and the team.”—Steve Renfroe, Briarwood Christian High School Head Baseball Coach“We stress playing the game the right way to our guys all the time. That includes preparing themselves fundamentally and physically to play every day. It starts in the weight room, with the right routines to draw from and help reach any player’s full potential.”—Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians ManagerTable of ContentsForeword by Nolan Ryan Introduction by David J. SzymanskiPart I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance TrainingChapter 1. Importance of Resistance TrainingDavid J. Szymanski and Brad LawsonChapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport PositionsA. Eugene Coleman and William E. AmonetteChapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete AssessmentDavid J. Szymanski and Jose VazquezChapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design GuidelinesSean Marohn and Zach GjestvangPart II. Exercise TechniqueChapter 5. Total Body Exercise TechniqueJay DawesChapter 6. Lower Body Exercise TechniqueMatthew Krause and Rigo FeblesChapter 7. Upper Body Exercise TechniquePaul FournierChapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise TechniqueNate Shaw and Derek SomervillePart III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample ProgramsChapter 9. Off-Season ProgrammingPatrick McHenry, Chris Joyner, and Joe KesslerChapter 10. Preseason ProgrammingPatrick McHenry, Chris Joyner, and Joe KesslerChapter 11. In-Season ProgrammingPatrick McHenry, Chris Joyner, and Joe KesslerChapter 12. Postseason ProgrammingPatrick McHenry, Chris Joyner, and Joe Kessler

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Book SynopsisProvides students with the practical knowledge and tools to succeed in the fast-paced field of sports journalism, whether with media outlets or sport teams and organizations. Students explore what to write and how to write, the latest digital media, ethics in sports journalism, and more.

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Book SynopsisAdapted for the Paramount+ miniseries Lawmen: Bass Reeves, directed by Taylor Sheridan and starring David OyelowoWinner of the2024 International Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society Book Award Finalist for the 2022 Oklahoma Book Award Finalist for the 2021 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist for the 2021 Best Book Award from American Book Fest Set in 1884, Hell on the Border tells the story of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves at the peak of his historic career. Famous for being a crack shot as well as for his nonviolent tendencies, Reeves uses his African American race to his strategic advantage. Along with a tramp or cowboy disguise, Reeves appears so nonthreatening that he often positions himself close enough to the outlaws he is pursuing to arrest them without bloodshed. After a series of heroic feats of capturing and killing infamous outlaws-most notably Jim Webb-and an introduction to Belle Starr, Reeves finds himself in the Fort Smith jail, charged with murder. This second book in the Bass Reeves Trilogy investigates what really happened when Reeves made the greatest mistake of his life on the heels of his greatest achievements.Trade Review"If you've read and enjoyed Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves, you won't want to miss Hell on the Border. And if you haven't read them yet, this is a good time to start. Thompson . . . writes with a folksy feel, as if the story is being told by one of the people of the day, perhaps by the light of a campfire as cicadas sing from surrounding trees and a horse nickers nearby."—Glen Seeber, Oklahoman"Western action and justice certainly figure in Hell on the Border, but they are relayed here with a nuanced lyricism, more Larry McMurtry than dime novel. . . . Bass Reeves, as Thompson portrays him, is a complex, compelling character, a fully evolved hero."—Michael Ray Taylor, Chapter16.org“Gripping, hard-to-put-down.”—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette“A finely calibrated trilogy about a subject who couldn’t be more necessary to our moment. The voice with which Thompson pursues Bass Reeves, at once austere and ornamented by its historical circumstances, is just one of the book’s many enviable achievements.”—Kevin Brockmeier, author of The Brief History of the Dead“Hell on the Border imaginatively reclaims the life of pioneering African American U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves. . . . This may be a book set in the historical past, but it contains stories and lessons we should contemplate today.”—W. Ralph Eubanks, author of The House at the End of the Road“In Sidney Thompson’s hands, this story of a remarkable life shows us that Oklahoma was always Indigenous land, Black lives have always mattered, and the white supremacy that seeks to squash Black brilliance still must be destroyed. With masterful structure, pacing, and language, this historical fiction reveals the truth of our present moment. . . . If you finished the first book desperate to see Bass Reeves free, in this book you will watch him become legendary, and you’ll end this novel dying to know what happens next.”—Erin Stalcup, author of Every Living Species Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Note on Language Part 1. Before 1. The Coldirons Part 2. During 2. Tick Tick 3. Tamales 4. Twelve 5. Scrambled Eggs and Brains and Ripe Cantaloupe 6. The Dead Line 7. There Were Cattle 8. Webb Again 9. High Horse 10. Somewhere at Sea 11. Tock Tock 12. A Deeper Darkness Part 3. After 13. A Wake 14. A Tail 15. A Hole 16. The Blackness 17. A Case Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisContributions by Lisa Abney, Patricia Anderson, Albert Camp, Katie Carmichael, Christina Schoux Casey, Nathalie Dajko, Jeffery U. Darensbourg, Dorian Dorado, Connie Eble, Daniel W. Hieber, David Kaufman, Geoffrey Kimball, Thomas A. Klingler, Bertney Langley, Linda Langley, Shane Lief, Tamara Lindner, Judith M. Maxwell, Rafael Orozco, Allison Truitt, Shana Walton, and Robin WhiteLouisiana is often presented as a bastion of French culture and language in an otherwise English environment. The continued presence of French in south Louisiana and the struggle against the language's demise have given the state an aura of exoticism and at the same time have strained serious focus on that language. Historically, however, the state has always boasted a multicultural, polyglot population. From the scores of indigenous languages used at the time of European contact to the importation of African and European languages during the colonial period to the modern invasion of English and th

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Book SynopsisA product of twenty-five years of archival and primary research, this volume narrates the efforts of three generations of Japanese Americans to reach home' through musicking. Emphasizing the notion of national identity and belonging, the book provokes a discussion about the challenges of nation-building in a democratic society.Trade ReviewBringing together decades of interviews and original archival work, Sounding Our Way Home is the first book to provide a true overview of the full range of the Japanese American musical experience." - W. Anthony Sheppard, author of Extreme Exoticism: Japan in the American Musical Imagination "In Sounding Our Way Home, Susan Miyo Asai weaves together historical and musical analysis, spotlighting the achievements of individual musicians within a broader narrative of Japanese American musicking across generations. This book is an admirable and important contribution to Asian American studies and music history." - Grace Wang, associate professor of American studies at the University of California, Davis

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