2021
Do you feel ill-equipped to handle the leadership challenges of a pandemic and post-pandemic world? If so, you no longer have to. In 2021, author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster Brian Dodd helped equip countless leaders across world through his content. Over 80 of his most popular articles make up the pages of 2021- The Year In Leadership: The Stories of Faith, Athletics, Business, and Life Which Inspired Us All. Each chapter is filled with wisdom and insights from the leaders who succeeded and struggled during 2021. Brian takes these lessons from all walks of life and gives you practical steps on how to best use them in your own leadership. As you will discover, the stories are entertaining, challenging, inspiring, and sometimes even sobering. The best leaders are the ones who sense and seize opportunity in the midst of chaos. Brian thinks this describes you. This is why this book was written. By learning the lessons from 2021, it helps ensure you have the potential to become the leader God meant for you to be in 2022.
Learn the Great Lakes with Homer & Heather
Louis Dumas enjoys the view and breezes from the shore of Lake Erie. While earning a Bachelor's degree in science and a Master's degree in business, Louis has enjoyed tutoring children. Louis was crossing Lake Michigan in an airplane while traveling on a business trip. The lake view and his love for playing baseball as a youth inspired this book. Homer and Heather are young ball players who enjoy teaching the names of the Great Lakes to young people. A native of Michigan, Louis wanted to introduce young people to the Great Lakes in a fun and interactive.Louis Dumas Sr. was born and raised in southwest Detroit. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Eastern Michigan University. For most of his professional life, he worked in the auto industry as a technical program manager and earned a Master's Degree in Business at the University of Phoenix. Later in his life, Louis was employed at his alma mater, Eastern Michigan University, as an operations manager at the student center. He loves art, music, and spending time with his grandchildren, which inspired him to write "Learn the Great Lakes with Homer and Heather." He currently resides in Ypsilanti, MI, to remain close to his mother and family.
Walking
This book contains useful information on the exercise of walking and how you can benefit from getting into a daily habit of long walks. You'll learn the most important elements needed to make your walking plan a success.You'll find practical advise on establishing the right mindset and motivation, choosing the best places for your daily walks and setting up a schedule you can stick to every day for a successful walking plan. In this book, you will: Learn about shamanism from its ancient beginnings until modern timesDiscover the path of shamanism and discover who can walk itExplore how to build a shamanic way of lifeDiscover everything you need to know about the medicine wheel, and the importance of the four directionsDiscover your power animals and spirit guides, and why you need themInvestigate the three shamanic worldsThis book is a journey of reflection and learning on how to walk wisely using biblical teachings. It presents a series of practical guidelines for applying these teachings in everyday situations and for making important decisions wisely and consciously. Throughout the book, the reader will find inspiring stories, deep reflections and a clear and practical approach to how biblical wisdom can be applied in different areas of life, such as relationships, finances, work and spirituality.
The Modern Day Gunslinger
"This book will save lives." --Dick Conger. An all-encompassing manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and the best practices for all shooters, here is an all-encompassing book of use to every gun owner. A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who wants to become a better shooter in defense of our country. It's also for the law enforcement officer who risks his or her life going against the thugs of our society and for anyone interested in learning the defensive and tactical training techniques from some of the best and most experienced shooters in the world. This comprehensive training manual includes chapters on: Weapons and Range SafetyDry FireUse of ForceLiving in a BattlefieldCombat MindsetShooting CompetenceHandgunsDefensive Handgun AmmunitionMarksmanshipStanceBasic Kneeling PositionsReady PositionsThe Draw StrokesGrip and Trigger ControlVisual Techniques and Sight AlignmentMultiple ShotsFollow-Through and ScanLoading, Reloading, and UnloadingMalfunctionsLow- and No-Light ShootingConcealed Carry and HolstersLearning StylesTraining FundamentalsShooting DrillsThe shooting skills taught in this book carry broad application in civilian, law enforcement, and military contexts. Common criminals, terrorists, assailants--the enemy and threat--all will find themselves outgunned in the face of a properly armed and trained gunslinger. Members of the armed services, government and law enforcement agencies, as well as civilians, will find that the close-range shooting methods addressed in this book can provide a decisive advantage.
Youth Sport in Australia
Sport plays an important role in the cultural and social identity of Australians. Its potential to influence the physical, social, personal and moral development of youth is of ongoing interest to teachers, coaches, policymakers, researchers and parents.Based on recent research, Youth Sport in Australia provides an overview of contemporary issues related to youth sport that affect the experience and participation of youth, and create lifelong attitudes to physical activity.Youth Sport in Australia explores the history and policy development of youth sport in the Australian context, the role of sport and physical education in private and public schools, and community clubs. The book investigates the conflict between elite and grassroots sport and its repercussions on policymaking and youth involvement in sport, and the impact of coaches on youth sport participation. It looks at child protection issues, the construction of gender and body image, and the experiences of Indigenous and marginalised. It examines the influence of media and sporting celebrities on young people, and reviews the research methodology of youth sport studies.Youth Sport in Australia will be an invaluable resource for teachers, coaches, policymakers and researchers in sport sociology, sport history, sport and youth studies.
Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the AK-47/AK74 Rifle
The objective of this manual is to enable the reader to competently use and maintain the weapon system. Key topics: - background and specifications- instructions on its operation- disassembly and assembly- proper firing procedures- malfunction/misfire procedures- operator level maintenance
The 10 Basic Shots of Pool (Paperback)
The 10 Basic Shots of Pool is the pool world's practice bible. Every professional player will tell you that to reach the highest level of play you have to hit a million balls, better known as the HAMB method of learning. But not until now has anyone attempted to show you how to do this. That's what the 10 Basic Shots of Pool is all about - teaching you the 10 basic shots and the many variations of each shot, showing you exactly what needs to be practiced in order to reach the highest levels of play.
Best Racehorses of 2022
The series that aims to fill the gap left by the demise of Timeform's much-loved Racehorses annuals. Best Racehorses has been described by reviewers as "the new racing bible", "an incredibly valuable addition to the libraries of racing and breeding buffs", "the most comprehensive review of the European flat season available", a "treasure trove of information" and "an amazing achievement".This is the third year of the series in its current format and fifth in all including the European Group 1 Winners books for 2018 and 2019's campaigns.Best Racehorses of 2022 contains racing and pedigree profiles and analysis on all the Group 1 winners in Europe, all the Irish- and British-trained group-race winners at home and abroad, plus all winners of Group 2 races in France, and any horse who travelled to Ireland or Great Britain and won a group race there. There is also the usual extensive and invaluable data section plus a new Others Of Note section.This was the year in which we saw the brilliance of Baaeed, a popular Arc victory for Alpinista, a new Cup star in Kyprios, an undefeated Derby winner in Desert Crown, a standout French three-year-old in Vadeni, impressive Group 1 wins from two-year-olds Little Big Bear and Tahiyra that catapulted them to the head of the ante-post market for the 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas respectively for 2023. It was the year in which classic-winning miler and phenomenal stallion Dubawi finally became champion sire, when his 2021 conqueror Frankel secured a repeat championship title overall in Europe, and when Lillie Langtry joined the small but select group who of mares have produced three Group 1 classic stars at stud thanks to her daughter Tuesday's victory in the Oaks.So many memories, so much to look forward to in the coming year!
The AR-15 Assembly Guide
At last - the definitive, no-nonsense guide to building and servicing the popular AR-15 rifle system. The AR-15 Assembly Guide and Service Manual takes you step-by-step through the process of building an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Utilizing high-quality photography and concise, easy-to-read instructions that anticipate problem areas, the author applies his years of working on and employing the AR-15 and its M16/M4 progenitors in the field to develop a manual that novice and veteran AR-15 shooters alike can follow. There are three sections in the book: BUILDING - a complete step-by-step, illustrated guide that walks you through building your AR-15 from the individual parts.SERVICING - covers how to clean, maintain and service your AR-15OPERATING - marksmanship, troubleshooting and malfunction remediesKey topics covered include: Lower assemblyUpper assemblyPopular upgradesCleaning and lubricationSafe operation and handlingProper shooting techniquesMalfunctions and troubleshooting
The Best All Around
Dan Driver appeared to be living the American dream. He had a comfortable job with a reputable accounting firm, financial security and a great family. But something was missing. Something that excelling at work couldn't satisfy.As a former multi-sport athlete, Dan understood the value of having a wide range of skill sets and experiences. The parallels between sports and business are many, and Dan came to the realization that he wasn't ready to exit the competitive arena for good. In fact, the time was right to try something truly outside the corporate box.Sports fans, as well as fans of the human spirit, will cheer for Dan as he pursues a dream most would never dare attempt. This inspiring story carries a positive message about following your passion and striving to reach your potential.
Zen Golf. Fully Challenged. Golf Zen & Dirty Bikers. Zen Extreme Golf With John Doty. FMX Zen Polo
In case your ego gets in the way and you start worrying about how to please others, you will let it ride, any distraction from your goal of playing the shot at hand. Subsides. You, your equipment and your Skills, so just give the birdies something to see and the boagies will be as they may be. Regardless of your shot the birds will always be chirping, calmly allow the thought to come and pass. Do not attempt to eliminate it; allow it to pass naturally, like a wave on the ocean. note from the creator: This is a Zen-based book of insightful mind challenges that collectively organize mind, body and soul, making the game of golf the highlighted factor and focusing on perfecting the game while enjoying all the green grass flying with a dash of Dirty and a poke, slap, squeeze of Biker in every tee drive at one in the hole. Fill up the Tip cup and spike the punch for A round of, "putt-ing" the Zen on the dirty birdie. Let's get started...
The Art of Cycling
A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling which explores how the cultivation of a tangible skill can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose. Interweaving a deeply personal narrative of elite-level cycling and mental health struggles with an evocative history of Western philosophy from Plato to the Existentialists, The Art of Cycling explores the limits of rationality and how the visceral, embodied nature of sport ultimately has the potential to redeem us from the painful, locked-in isolation of our own heads. In the tradition of philosophical road trip titles like Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and On the Road, The Art of Cycling turns a critical eye towards our increasingly disconnected digital lives --showing how re-engaging with the material world can breathe new vitality into everyday existence and serve as a countervailing force against the sense of detachment which has come to characterize modern life for so many.
Mat Time 2
From the author of the beloved Kingdom Kicks Series comes a much needed resource for martial artists all over the globe. Mat Time 2 enables instructors and parents to integrate faith training in an engaging and simple way for the enrichment of their classrooms and homes. This sequel to the original Mat Time builds on the foundation that its predecessor set. Mat Time 2 also makes an excellent addition to the libraries of martial artists and parents for use as personal Christian devotions throughout the year. Interweaving the lessons learned from the martial arts with Biblical truth, this book delivers endless opportunities for growth in knowledge and character in your dojos and homes.
Impact of Coach Athlete Relationship on Performance of Long-Distance Runners in Selected Oromia Athletics Clubs
Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Sport - Sport Sociology, grade: A+, Jimma University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (Sport Academy), course: Research in athletics, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of coach-athlete relationships on long-distance runners' athlete performance in selected Oromia Athletics clubs. Triangulation design Cross-sectional study design was employed. The population of the study was selected from four clubs. From four clubs 108 athletes' long-distance events and 17 coaches were totally selected by availability sampling technique. The instrument of data collection used for this study was standard questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. SPSS version 23 was used for the statistical analysis of the data. Descriptive statistics such as percent, and frequency for the demography of athletes and coaches while mean, standard deviation, skewness, and kurtosis were used to analyze the current performance of athletes. Inferential statistics Whereas, linear regression was used to analyze the impact of the 3Cs of coach athlete's relationship on athlete performance. The average performance of the four club's female athletes is 32.6944 minutes, the dispersion from the mean is 1.01937, it is (-.117) negatively skewed, and the kurtosis is 0.250, which indicates a distribution that is too flat. The average time of male athletes is 29.72 minutes. SD dispersion from the mean is 1.30705 with skewness of 1.460; and Kurtosis is 3.169, (distribution of mesokurtic).
Heart Failure to Victory
He has been through the worst of heart failure and within hours of dying and two very complicated open heart surgeries to save his life. After the second, he set a goal to complete an Ironman race. He had doubters and naysayers, but three years later, he was defying the odds. This story chronicles all of the hardships and successes of a triathlete, husband, and father who puts family and friends first, and who has overcome obstacles that few ever face.Follow Jeremy Woodward's journey from adolescence to adulthood, from athlete to small business owner, from the operating room to the finish line, and from heart failure to victory. Written by Jeremy Woodward with Ben Veilleux- Published by Civin Media Relations
The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge
Laugh while you learn basic and advanced techniques for mountain biking from an expert who is also a renowned cartoonist! William Nealy has revolutionized learning how to mountain bike. Whether you're a rank beginner or a cycling pro, William's The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge educates and entertains like no other how-to manual you've ever read! His crash-and-burn experience, four-dimensional drawings, and twisted sense of humor give you the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and detailed book on mountain biking ever written. The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge teaches you everything you need to know, from your first ride to the secrets of wheelie turns, log jumps, bar hops, and dog evasion--to name a few. It also includes embarrassing but true stories about the best-selling author's own experiences. After crashing and burning on mountain bikes for more than a decade, William decided to share his hard-earned wisdom--using his hilarious, accessible cartoon style. Inside you'll find: Entertaining and educational content for beginners and experts Basic skills to advanced techniques like wheelie turns and log jumps Anecdotal stories from the author's own experiences Riotous cartoons that make learning fun! Whether you're just thinking about buying your first mountain bike or you're a full-blown mountain bike racer-head, this is the book you've been waiting for.
Skiing Tales of Terror
Laugh out loud with this hilarious guide to downhill skiing, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy.A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning-not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William's irreverent illustrations.Skiing Tales of Terror is an insightfully demented look at what it means to ski. Learn while you laugh at Nealy's self-effacing humor. It won't matter if you are a member of your nation's alpine team or just getting ready to hop onto the bunny slopes, this book will lighten your heart and expand your mind as it teaches you several skiing techniques.Topics include: BeardsicklesLift operatorsScreaming slidesSnowboardingMuch, much more!William's zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Skiing Tales of Terror is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.
The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods
Finally, the strength training book you've been wishing for is here! The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods compiles more than 230 training techniques proven to increasestrength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, andcardiovascular capacity.Sport performance coach Keven Arseneault has spent over 20 years reading, researching, and testing various methods to determine the best training techniques. In The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods, he assembles these into a comprehensive resource that allows you to add variety and get the most from your workouts. Each method is presented on a single page that highlights the technique's advantages and disadvantages, effects on different aspects of fitness, and trainer tips. The page also has a prescription table that includes intensity or load, reps, and sets. This practical approach provides you with everything you need to incorporate the method into your program immediately. Throughout, you will find programming tips to help you create your own training plan to fit your individual needs. The eight sample programs provided can be followed as is or used as a blueprint for personalized programs. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast working out at home, a serious gym goer, an athlete, or a strength or fitness professional, The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods is the comprehensive yet practical resource you need to keep your workouts fresh, challenging, and on point to reach your goals.
The Nealy Way of Knowledge
Laugh out loud with this hilarious look at various outdoor pursuits, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy.A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning--not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William's irreverent illustrations.The best-selling author entertained and instructed readers with his crash-and-learn humor and art for more than 20 years. The Nealy Way of Knowledge is a collection of classic cartoons that portray his insight and humor. In this wild armchair adventure, you'll encounter strange but true camping stories, outdoor products you can't do without, hot-air rubber chickens, skater moms, puns, an ode to duct tape, the roots of mountain biking, terrorizing squirrels, killer woodchucks, and spawning kayaks. If you don't fall on the floor laughing, you might want to check your pulse.Topics include: SkiingMountain bikingKayakingClimbingInline skatingFishingHuntingAnd general sick humorWilliam's zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. The Nealy Way of Knowledge is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.
Best Rail Trails Illinois
Best Rail Trails Illinois is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than forty of the most popular rail trails in Illinois.
Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts
"Are you going to go through life avoiding everything that makes you feel uncomfortable? What kind of life are you going to have then?"-Russell BrandEveryone wants to be great, but who is willing to pay the price? Jiu-jitsu is a sport with an old soul. It's an oppositional encounter impossible to appreciate fully without understanding the grit, courage, and determination required for excellence. In Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts, Bobby Armijo tells the stories of more than two dozen jiu-jitsu competitors and champions, revealing the tests they endured to become the best of the best. Collected from years of international travel and in-person interviews, these stories show that no matter their ranking, each martial artist has at least one thing in common: they never gave up. With insight from jiu-jitsu champions and celebrities who include Marcelo Garcia, Jocko Willink, Felipe Pena, and Russell Brand, Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts is a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to be a legend in jiu-jitsu, and life.
Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts
"Are you going to go through life avoiding everything that makes you feel uncomfortable? What kind of life are you going to have then?"-Russell BrandEveryone wants to be great, but who is willing to pay the price? Jiu-jitsu is a sport with an old soul. It's an oppositional encounter impossible to appreciate fully without understanding the grit, courage, and determination required for excellence. In Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts, Bobby Armijo tells the stories of more than two dozen jiu-jitsu competitors and champions, revealing the tests they endured to become the best of the best. Collected from years of international travel and in-person interviews, these stories show that no matter their ranking, each martial artist has at least one thing in common: they never gave up. With insight from jiu-jitsu champions and celebrities who include Marcelo Garcia, Jocko Willink, Felipe Pena, and Russell Brand, Jiu-Jitsu Bravehearts is a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to be a legend in jiu-jitsu, and life.
The Brainy Athlete
As an athlete, you know you must allow time for your body to rest and recover to improve. If you don't, you risk overtraining your body, excess fatigue, and injury. Your performance suffers and you may even stop enjoying your sport.But it's not only your body you need to take care of. Your brain needs to rest and recover too, because it runs everything and uses more energy than any other part of your body. How well you care for your brain every day can make or break you as an athlete. If your brain is fatigued and low on energy when you show up to train or compete, it can feel impossible to mentally push through and deliver the performance you know you can achieve.In The Brainy Athlete, you'll learn: Why your brain is central to your performance, wellbeing and successThe performance benefits of prioritising your brain's rest and recoveryTo make healthier lifestyle choices every day for your brainProven solutions for amateur, elite, and professional athletesHow you can become a Brainy AthleteAnd much morePerfection is not your goal. Prioritising your brain to help you be the best athlete you can be is. It's time to invest in your brain now and become the Brainy Athlete you were meant to be!
Mat Time
From the author of the beloved Kingdom Kicks series comes a much-needed tool for martial artists all over the globe. Mat Time enables instructors and parents to plant seeds of Truth in an engaging and simple way for the enrichment of their classrooms and homes. Mat Time also makes an excellent addition to the libraries of martial artists for use as personal Christian devotions throughout the year. Interweaving the lessons learned in martial arts classes with Biblical Truth, this book delivers endless opportunities for growth in your dojos and homes.
Wing Chun In-Depth
AWARDSWINNER-Sports, American Legacy Book Awards, 2023FINALIST--Sports, Best Books Awards, 2023 A rare in-depth look at the history, teachings, and wider implications of Wing ChunWing Chun In-Depth offers an historical overview of the art's development, it examines how to properly approach training for fighting skills that give you an edge in street defence and it presents Wing Chun's underlying principles and strategies as a way of life for health and happiness.This work traces the lives and legends of the great masters of Wing Chun, it reveals their training techniques and philosophies, and shows the reader how they can be applied in all aspects of life.Written in an enjoyable and readable way, Wing Chun In-Depth shares profound insights, training drills and martial techniques that will improve your fighting foundation; it connects you to the great masters of Wing Chun--their lives, their martial teachings, and their philosophies. In the end, it is intended to inspire and enrich readers with history, practical skills, and a winning mindset for all of life's challenges. Contents includePart 1: The LineageThe origins of Wing Chun from its legendary past.Its historical development and its present evolution from Ip Man and Wong, Shun-Leung.Insight into Bruce Lee's relationship with Wing Chun, Ip Man and Wong, Shun-Leung. Part 2: The SystemForms, training drills, and techniques that can be used to develop oneself into a skilled fighter. Part 3: Up CloseMaster Class Training to fight without fightingMaster Class Avoiding a stand offMaster Class No technique as technique Part 4: Strategies for LifeExplores the strategic and martial fruits of Wing Chun as a practice which provides both skills for combat and strategies for life.Startling truths that enrich life inside and outside the training hall (kwoon). Ip Man's senior student, Wong Shun-Leung was the man who made Wing Chun famous in Hong Kong's challenge matches. He was also a close friend and mentor to Bruce Lee. Sifu Loukas Kastrounis, one of the few active teachers of this lineage, is a highly respected Wing Chun teacher who has spent his life honing and developing Wing Chun. "Written at the request, and in collaboration with Sifu Loukas Kastrounis-a third generation master of the Wong Shun-Leung lineage, it is the fruit of over 5 years of my careful observations and research into Loukas's teachings as both his student and as a professional historian."--Munawar Ali Karim
Foul or Fair?
There's more to sports than what occurs during games. Check your social media, listen to sports talk radio, or watch ESPN--there are daily stories of social issues in sports regarding concussions, playing hurt, gambling, Olympics and politics, athletes as social activists, paying college athletes, recruiting violations, academics, youth sports, diversity and gender issues, hazing, athletes' mental health, disabled athletes' rights, sportsmanship, and media coverage. How do these issues affect athletes, fans, and society? Written equally for casual and hardcore fans, this book analyzes social and ethical issues in sports in a lively, journalistic manner, combining quotes from writers, broadcasters, athletes, coaches and others with the author's observations. It shows pros and cons of how sports affect our daily lives and society. While sports inspire and excite us and lead to social change like the civil rights movement, Title IX, and rights of disabled people, controversies surrounding sports can be divisive even as sports work as a uniting factor in society.
A Global History of Doping in Sport
From turn-of-the-century horseracing to the monolithic anti-doping attitudes now supported by sporting organizations, the development of anti-doping ideology has spread throughout modern sport. Yet heretofore few historians have explored the many ways that international sport has responded to doping. This book seeks to fill that gap by examining different aspects of sport's global efforts to respond to athletes doping. By incorporating cultural, political, and feminist histories that examine international responses to doping, this special issue aims to better articulate the narrative of doping. The work starts with the first mention of doping in any sport. It examines not only the first efforts to ban doping but also the athletes who sought performance enhancers. Focusing on specific framing events, authors in this issue examine how history of doping and how it has indelibly marked the sporting landscape. The result is a work with both breadth and focus. From stories of Japanese swimmers to Italian runners to American jockeys, the work spans the range of doping history. At the same time, the authors remain focused around one single issue: the history of doping in sport.This bookw as published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.
The Code of Traditional Archery
The Code of Traditional Archery is a book reflecting on the journey of traditional bowhunting, the ethics and the process that guides us along our path. Following along in a story, teach, lessons learned format that is both earnest and organic in approaching the true process of a hunting legacy. Bringing back traditional bowhunting to its intended roots, without the need for technology. Walk with the writer, in an in-depth approach to the developmental process that draws the reader into a world where the hunter becomes connected with prey, developing a deeper sense of appreciation for nature and environment and the three pillars of the Code of Traditional Archery;Weapons proficiency and shot accuracy, the kinetic and kinesthetic process of shooting a bow effectively for hunting purposes. Ethics to guide us on our journey to ensure effective shot presentations and to be part of the circle of life connecting us with our past.Conservation and stewardship of the environment and connection to the predator/prey cycle that we as hunters understand in a way that is intimately connected to our wild spaces.
ACT in Sport
Does unhelpful thinking influence your sporting performance, or the athletes you work with? Athletes of all levels experience barriers to performance beyond the physical challenges they face. These can range from, performance anxiety, overthinking, and lack of concentration, to issues of motivation or difficulties when dealing with team members. ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - is a modern and effective psychological approach based on a scientific understanding of human thought and emotional processes. ACT uses a practical and easy-to-use framework for skill development through values-based action, commitment, defusion, mindfulness, and acceptance. By utilising ACT, athletes will flourish into their better selves and improve their performances across their sports and beyond. ACT in Sport is a practical workbook that provides a variety of simple strategies for athletes, sport psychologists, and coaches - regardless of their level of ability - for growing their skills. It is a manual for anyone wanting to become familiar with this increasingly popular but poorly understood approach to the psychology of sports performance. More than 20 practical exercises are included, and a free-to-download workbook accompanies the book. Foreword by Patrick Smith and Steven C. Hayes.
Kettlebell Training
Are you tired of the same old machines at the gym you've used over and over again? Has your boredom led to fewer trips to the gym or even a cancellation? John Powers is a personal trainer with years of experience in high-intensity training, calisthenics, and kettlebells. Now using one simple piece of equipment, Powers will show you how to transform your arms, legs, and abs in just minutes a day. Here is a preview of what you'll learn...What is kettlebell training and why is it good for youHow heavy should you lift?Amazing upper body excercisesAmazing lower body excercisesThe ultimate combo exercisesAnd much, much more!This book will provide you with the foundational elements, techniques and understanding of how to effectively start using your Kettlebell. These are a superb piece of kit for building strength and skill when used correctly. The aim of this book is to teach you how to do this safely and provide you with a strong foundation from which to build.
Sport Policy Across the United Kingdom
This book provides a comparative analysis of sport and physical activity policies, processes, and practices across the home nations (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) of the United Kingdom. Drawing upon in-depth analysis by internationally recognised experts within the sport policy and management field, and applying a novel analytical framework, this book offers the first comprehensive intra-country comparison of the most significant features of the sporting infrastructure across the home nations. With chapters focusing on each of the four nations in detail, followed by a comparative chapter that identifies themes regarding the evolution of sport policy across the UK, the book examines the differences and similarities across elite, community, and school sport policy. It provides an important insight into how sport policy interacts with national and devolved political structures and with sociocultural factors to drive both elite sporting success and community sport development. This book is essential reading for any student, researcher, policymaker or sport practitioner with an interest in sport policy, sport development, sport management, public policy, or politics.
Applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches in Sport
Cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBTs) are foundational to sport psychology. The majority of the psychological techniques employed by sport psychologists in their work with athletes stem from CBTs. However, there is a knowledge gap concerning what CBTs are and how the different types of CBTs can be applied in sport. This knowledge gap is important to fill, because CBTs are highly effective and are easily integrated into the sport setting, and thus practitioners should be aware of, if not trained in, such approaches.Applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches in Sport is the first dedicated volume to bring together the dominant cognitive-behavioural approaches to sport psychology. This book includes state-of-the-art evidence regarding the theory and practice of CBTs in sport, produced by academic and applied leaders in the area. Chapters include key historical and theoretical information about the CBTs and intricate details as to how a range of CBTs are applied in the real world of sport. Also, in each chapter, authors will cover historical and contemporary literature, and offer a hypothetical applied case study that details how the approach is applied in sport.Practitioners (sport psychologists; psychotherapists), trainees, and students (undergraduate, and post-graduate) will for the first time receive an in-depth and sport-specific resource that includes a range of CBTs, making this book one of a kind.
Inspiring Stories for Young Athletes
Are you ready to check the time on your watch? Guess what time it is? It's girl power hour!Join a cast of global, strong, and gutsy girls on a journey to become more empowered, not only in sports such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, or softball ... but also in life, including friendships, family, and school.Just because you're shy, short, quiet, or different doesn't mean that you can't achieve your own unique dreams, whether you want to become a softball champion like Lisa Fernandez, or want to be a dominant equestrian rider of her era like Charlotte Dujardin, these sensational stories will teach you that all dreams are truly within your reach when you learn and apply life's essential character traits of champions.You'll read about brave and bold girls, just like you, who discover key life and sports lessons, such as teamwork, courage, inner strength, discipline, self-love, and mental toughness. The practical post-reading activities will also allow you to interact closely with these stories and concepts in creative, multidisciplinary, and engaging ways. You'll also greatly hone your geography skills as we travel to all seasons and diverse places.This Book Includes: 10 inspiring storiesThe practical post-reading activitiesExciting writing style: organized story structure and strong plotBeautiful and cute illustrationsAfter engaging in these inspirational stories, you'll score loads of points and new character traits to give you a big boost of confidence, the necessary social skills, a positive pep talk, a bold blast of motivation, and the key steps to think, act, transform, and excel like a hero!Ready, set, go for the goal!Feel free to re-read them and do the exercises to keep your skills sharp. Glow and go from east to west!
The Ultimate Guide to Nascar Racing
Get ready for the ultimate NASCAR experience with The Ultimate Guide to NASCAR Racing. This comprehensive guide takes you through the history, facts and figures, and exciting moments of NASCAR racing, from its humble beginnings to the present day. Discover the drivers, the flags used during the races and what they mean, and the different types of tracks that make up the NASCAR racing world. But that's not all- this guide also provides a detailed overview of car evolutions, including the latest technological advancements that have made these vehicles faster and more powerful than ever before. Gain insight into the seasons of NASCAR racing, with an in-depth look at the thrilling races that take place each year. The Ultimate Guide to NASCAR Racing is a must-have book for any NASCAR fan!
Lessons in the Art of War
Become a Better Martial Artist by Applying Lessons from the World's Greatest Military Strategists from Sun Tzu to Von Clausewitz Lessons in the Art of War investigates the theories and philosophies of the most prominent military thinkers in Asia and Europe and examines the combat roots of a variety of fighting styles from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts to the fighting arts of the ancient Greeks and modern Israelis. It also demonstrates how the martial arts, whether Asian or Western in origin, were historically about brutal fighting, often to the death, and how ancient attitudes and beliefs can be adapted for success in today's MMA steel cage, judo or karate tournament as they were in ancient armies. Including an introduction to Asian and Western military thought, chapters include: The Nature and Conduct of CombatWhat is Combat?Preparing for BattleElements of Tactics and StrategyImposing Your WillDestroying the Enemy ForceStrength of the Defensive PositionFailureMoral Quality of CourageSecuring Victory
A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Right Martial Arts School for Beginners
Are you interested in learning martial arts but unsure how to find the right school? This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners looking to start their martial arts journey. Learn how to research and evaluate potential schools based on location, instructor qualifications, curriculum, and safety. Discover the importance of setting goals and tracking progress and understand the enrollment process and costs associated with training. With helpful tips on how to observe a class and talk to current students and parents, you'll gain an inside look at the culture and atmosphere of each school. This guide addresses misconceptions about martial arts schools and answers frequently asked questions. Whether you're interested in karate, taekwondo, or another martial art, this guide will help you find the right school to fit your needs and set you on the path to success in your martial arts journey.
Single Action Sixguns
The Six Shooter's Indispensable Guide No firearm is more easily recognizable than the 1873 Colt single action Army revolver - conjuring up images of Theodore Roosevelt in the Dakotas, Lt. George Patton with Black Jack Pershing in Mexico and the Earps and Doc Holliday at the O.K. Corral.Colt's famous six-shooter is one of hundreds of models of single action revolvers that have been used in battles across the continent. Packed with more than 350 photos and thousands of facts about single-action revolvers from 1850 to today, Single Action Sixguns captures a history beginning with Samuel Colt and ending with Bill Ruger, John Linebaugh and Dick Casull.In this fascinating book, you will find chapters on: Customizing single action sixguns Grips, loads and leather Hunting Personal defense Ammunition, cartridge reloading and moreThis book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635616913).
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Sport and Performance
Many sport and performance psychologists worldwide practise cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic and applied practice approach. But no textbook currently offers a blueprint to understand and use CBT in sport and performance settings.Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Sport and Performance: An Applied Practice Guide builds upon a tangible foundation for the practice of CBT and related techniques in sport and performance contexts. This new book presents key points to help students and practitioners bring CBT into the sport and performance context. We focus on the 'what is' and the 'how to'.Drawing upon the latest research and a wealth of applied practice experience, this easy-to-use guide takes the reader through each step of the CBT process with case examples, plain instructions, and worksheets to maximise the quality and depth necessary for effective CBT practice.As an applied guide, this book educates undergraduates and postgraduates in sport and performance psychology (and all its variants). This book is an instrumental guidance material for sport and exercise psychology students but also invaluable as a practice guide for performance psychology trainees in applied practice placements and as a refresher primer for established professionals.
The Spartan Mindset
An engaging and insightful resource for leaders of all kinds, The Spartan Brain masterfully explains the scientific and psychological impact of words on the brain-with a focus on training and coaching. "Coach Reed" Maltbie includes real-life examples to demonstrate how words can inspire optimal performance in the classroom, on the playing field, at the office, and in everyday life.
The Manual on Ownership of the Shashka in the Military Guard of the USSR
This manual was written for the Red Army to provide a standard of training for the Shashka Saber for the military personnel. This manual is for teaching how to use this weapon in melee situations and in convoys. This weapon was used in conjunction with rifles and pistols in the field and in urban environments.
A Walk in the Cotswolds
Barbara and Henry walk through The Cotswolds in England staying at B&Bs. Join them on their travels.
Horsewatching
As a zoologist and a lifelong student of animal behavior, Desmond Morris approaches the horse world in an unusual way, dealing with topics often ignored in equine literature. In addition to examining details of behavior, Dr Morris considers such questions as why horseshoes bring good luck, why we don't eat horses, why jockeys are allowed to whip their mounts and why we call a bad dream a nightmare. And for punters everywhere, he applies his zoological mind to the all-important question of why some horses run faster than others.
Slapping Leather
Unapologetically brings gay rodeo out of the closetCampy and competitive, gay rodeo offers a community of refuge that straddles the urban and rural. Since the mid-1970s, gay rodeos have provided space to both embrace and challenge the idealized masculinity associated with the iconic cowboy of the US West. Slapping Leather traces the history and growth of gay rodeo over the decades, demonstrating how queer cowfolx have fought to build a community where LGBTQ+ people can escape discrimination in both mainstream rodeos and broader society. Yet not all LGBTQ+ groups have found full acceptance in gay rodeo. Originally formed by gay men for gay men, the rodeo has at times perpetuated historically problematic ideas about the US West, the iconic cowboy, and the meaning of masculinity. Despite the gay rodeo's credo of acceptance, its history reveals complicated relationships with straight rodeo, gender stereotypes, and women competitors. Drawing from multiple archives and over seventy oral history interviews, historians Elyssa Ford and Rebecca Scofield demonstrate how amid these tensions, participants, volunteers, and spectators continue to redefine the performance of the cowboy and national belonging.
Slapping Leather
Unapologetically brings gay rodeo out of the closetCampy and competitive, gay rodeo offers a community of refuge that straddles the urban and rural. Since the mid-1970s, gay rodeos have provided space to both embrace and challenge the idealized masculinity associated with the iconic cowboy of the US West. Slapping Leather traces the history and growth of gay rodeo over the decades, demonstrating how queer cowfolx have fought to build a community where LGBTQ+ people can escape discrimination in both mainstream rodeos and broader society. Yet not all LGBTQ+ groups have found full acceptance in gay rodeo. Originally formed by gay men for gay men, the rodeo has at times perpetuated historically problematic ideas about the US West, the iconic cowboy, and the meaning of masculinity. Despite the gay rodeo's credo of acceptance, its history reveals complicated relationships with straight rodeo, gender stereotypes, and women competitors. Drawing from multiple archives and over seventy oral history interviews, historians Elyssa Ford and Rebecca Scofield demonstrate how amid these tensions, participants, volunteers, and spectators continue to redefine the performance of the cowboy and national belonging.
Sociology for Physical Education and Sports Coaching
This book introduces the fundamentals of sport sociology and social issues in sport for students of physical education (PE) and coaching. It provides an accessible, jargon-free foundation for understanding the relationships between sport, education, and wider society that puts into context the reader's applied studies in PE and coaching.Drawing on cutting-edge research, this book examines core topics in the study of sport and society, including the origins of sport, sport education, sport as business, commodification, globalisation, sport and health, sport and the media, gender, migration, and Indigenous people in sport. Throughout this book, in-depth 'commentary' pieces look closely at particular pieces of research that illustrate the sociological themes being examined, from the impact of sport media on school children to the effects of hegemonic masculinity in rugby.This book is invaluable reading for any course on sport and society, physical education, sports coaching, or sport development.
Shadowboxing in Shanghai
This is the hardcover edition of Shadowboxing in Shanghai.
