For decades, "Transformers" fans across the globe have marveled at the mighty clashes of Megatron and Optimus Prime, and speculated about their arrival on planet Earth. Now, in "Transformers: Retribution, "the prequel to the "Transformers "animated series, the epic odyssey of these two great warrior[...]
Noted sports performance expert and bestselling author of "Core Performance," Verstegen reveals the training program he uses with elite athletes and U.S. Special Operations Forces.
As founder and president of EXOS, Mark Verstegen has trained the world's top athletes in sports including the NFL,[...]
Once in a while a book is produced that captures the energy and spirit of the world of rock. Somebody Someday was published to massive popular and critical acclaim in September 2001. It shot straight to No 1 in the bestseller lists and proceeded to spend 14 weeks in the top 3. The insight, honesty a[...]
A fresh look at the message and meaning of Mark's Gospel by one of the world's greatest living theologians Based on his popular Holy Week talks, given to a public audience in Canterbury Cathedral Highly recommended reading during Lectionary Year B Focus on the Passion narrative makes this an ideal [...]
This third edition provides a concise and thorough overview of the expanding and fast moving field of sports medicine. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated and several new chapters have been added. From the treatment at pitch side, exercise induced asthma, and overtraining syndrome t[...]
New biography of one of the key figures in British history focusing on both his writing and legacy. Sir Walter Raleigh is a figure writ large in popular imagination. Yet how can we understand this man who was soldier, voyager, visionary, courtier, politician, poet, historian, patriot and 'traitor'? [...]
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"#1 best-selling guide to Thailand*"Lonely Planet Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the nightlife of Bangkok, explore the World Heritage temple ruins at Ayuthaya, or indulge in a beachfront Thai ma[...]
#1 best-selling guide to Thailand* Lonely Planet Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the nightlife of Bangkok, explore the World Heritage temple ruins at Ayuthaya, or indulge in a beachfront Thai mas[...]
Earth, the near future. Humanity has been all but destroyed by a race of super-powered beings, who initially offered to help mankind, but really intended to rule them. Those that fought back against the tyranny of the 'Gods' were nicknamed the Ten-Seconders - their name based on the average life exp[...]
?Mindfulness ? övningar i sinnesnärvaro? innehåller guidade meditationer för sinnesnärvaroträning enligt ett vetenskapligt väl beprövat upplägg på åtta veckor. Programmet har sitt ursprung i mindfulnessbaserad stresshantering (MBSR), framtaget av Jon Kabat-Zinn, den förste att på allvar[...]
Provides a foundation for students who are learning basic accounting concepts. This book includes the coverage of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).[...]
While many texts characterize themselves as having either a 'user' approach or a 'preparer' approach, Williams' "Financial Accounting" is written for faculty who want to strike a balance between these approaches. Business majors will find relevance in the 'Ethics, Fraud & Corporate Governance,' 'You[...]
Climate change is a major topic of concern today, scientifically, socially, and politically. It will undoubtedly continue to be so for the foreseeable future, as predicted changes in global temperatures, rainfall, and sea level take place, and as human society adapts to these changes. In this remark[...]
In the struggle to cope with climate change, what lessons can be learnt from Earth's long history? Two leading geologists explain the important insights science is now able to give us about dramatic changes in Earth's distant past, and the delicate balance that ensures our planet is 'not too hot, no[...]
This new edition of Sport Psychology combines theory, research and empirical evidence to provide a comprehensive, introductory text, suitable for core use. All chapters have been updated, reflecting contemporary developments, and new content includes the latest research on metaimagery and self harm [...]
Suicide presents a real and often tragic puzzle for the family and friends of someone who has committed or attempted suicide. 'Why did they do it?' 'How could they do this?' 'Why did they not see there was help available?' For therapists and clinicians who want to help those who are vulnerable and t[...]
'A clear, rigorous account of cognitive behavioural methods for treating depression.' - British Journal of Psychiatry The use of behavioural and cognitive techniques for treating depression has yielded exciting results. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is as effective in the short term as anti-depr[...]
Social Work and Minorities examines the new challenges presented to Social Workers throughout Europe by the complex problems occasioned by increased migration and settlement and the growing awareness of the specific needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Contributors use illustrative examples from t[...]
Appealing to a wide audience, this ground-breaking handbook takes an in-depth look at soccer match analysis, highlighting the latest in match analysis research and the innovative technologies now being used by professional soccer clubs around the world. Bridging the gap between research, theory and [...]
What are the most effective tools, techniques and technologies available to coaches and sport scientists in the assessment of player and team performance? This is the first book dedicated to the assessment of performance in field sports such as soccer, rugby, hockey and lacrosse. It provides detaile[...]
This book examines U.S.--Latin American relations from an historical, contemporary, and theoretical perspective. By drawing examples from the distant and more recent past--and interweaving history with theory--Williams illustrates the enduring principles of International Relations theory and provide[...]