Part of the popular "Secrets" series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as we[...]
Sun Tzu's "Art of War" is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest tools for understanding and resolving conflict ever. But how do you translate its military insights into practical tactics you can use in the corporate boardroom, the PTA meeting, or the family reunion? James Gimian and Barry Bo[...]
A growing body of scientific research indicates that mindfulness can reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. Countless people who have tried it say it's improved their quality of life. Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of paying steady and full attention, without judgment or crit[...]
"Legendary Drag Cars: Then and Now "takes a unique look at the most memorable, interesting, and successful cars from this golden age of drag racing.[...]
A hilarious comedy from award-winning Frank Cottrell Boyce. George is so unpopular that even his own grandad won't come to his birthday party. Instead, his grandad sends him a bottle of aftershave that expired years ago. But the aftershave seems to have developed extra properties since its sell-by d[...]
Ted thinks there's something fishy going on. Ever since his birthday when he got a special loyalty card at the local shop, all his great ideas are being thought of by the new Prime Minister too. Now there's laws about walking to school and everyone has Mondays off! Could the shop's market research l[...]
A touching comedy from a Carnegie Medal winning author is given a brand new package. George's birthday is as uneventful as ever. Until he opens his grandad's present and finds some aftershave and cufflinks from 1982. George's mum wants to recycle it, but for some strange reason George wants to [...]
"The most entertaining yet substantial historical novel since Joseph O'Connor's Star of the Sea". (Irish Times). The Herbalist is the electrifying first novel from Niamh Boyce, winner of the 2012 Hennesssy XO Award for New Irish Writing. It is a devastating and emotional story of yearning and obsess[...]
The first figureheads that were carved to represent the names of British warships appeared during the reign of Henry VIII; the last ones were carved in the early years of the twentieth century. During the intervening three hundred and fifty years it is estimated that some 5000 ships of the Royal Na[...]
Although North America suffers through several dreary months of winter each year, this guide describes trees and shrubs that make the barren winter landscape a wonderland of texture and color. Part one of the book conveys the elegance of deciduous trees and shrubs with an extreme attention to detail[...]
Bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street, and feels impelled to return it to its owner. The bag contains no money, phone or contact information. But a small red notebook with handwritten thoughts and jottings reveals a person that Laurent would very much li[...]
Dieses amerikanische Standardwerk wurde vom Ubersetzer angepasst auf die deutschen Verhaltnisse. Es bietet wertvolle Informationen fur Installation, Betrieb und Wartung, technische Details der Auslegung, Kennzahlen und vieles mehr.[...]
Nya numret av Glänta följer karnevalens rörelser i tid och rum, från det medeltida Europa, via Västindien till de samtida karnevalerna i Skandinavien. Det karnevaliska diskuteras och visualiseras i relation till politiskt motstånd, multikulturalism, evenemangskultur och stadens offentliga rum.[...]