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Iga and Koka Ninja Skills: The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori
by Antony Cummins Yoshie Minami‘A retainer of our domain, Renpeido Chikamatsu Hikonoshin Shigenori, each morning washed his face and hands, dressed himself in Hakama and prayed in front of the kamidana alter … His prayer was thus: “Please afford me success in war.” He kept to this routine all through his life.’ Through patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team have unearthed a Shinobi treasure. The 18th-century military historian Chikamatsu recorded the oral traditions of the Ninja and passed on those skills in lectures he gave at his Renpeido school of war in Owari domain during the early 1700s. Chikamatsu wrote specifically about the Shinobi of Iga and Koka, regions from which warriors were hired all over the land in the days of war. The lost scrolls are filled with unknown Shinobi teachings, skills that include infiltration, assassination, explosives, magic and commando tactics, including an in depth commentary on Sun Tzu’s famous 13th chapter, ‘The Use of Spies’.
Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within
by Andre De GrasseInsightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world championNot only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse’s friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events during a single Olympics? His gold medal victory in the 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics captivated Canadians witnessing a feat not accomplished by any other Canadian in close to a century. In Ignite, De Grasse shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. As one of the fastest humans alive, De Grasse has demonstrated what it takes to perform at your best under enormous pressure and to continue to push the limit of what seems impossible. De Grasse shares inspirational stories and lessons about the determination, resilience and perseverance it takes to become the best. Readers will gain from his insights from the track and beyond to unlock their own hidden potential and stare down life’s challenges whether at work, at home, or in pursuit of their dreams.
Igniting the Flame: America's First Olympic Team
by Jim ReislerThe story of the fourteen men – largely forgotten and never the subject of a full-length book – who created the American Olympic movement by winning eleven gold medals at the first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens, timed for publication leading up to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials and the 2012 Olympics in London.
Il Bodyweight Training: tecnica definitiva
by The BlokeheadUna guida completa all'allenamento bodyweight Questo libro ha lo scopo di presentare più di 50 esercizi avanzati, parte dell’allenamento Bodyweight. Il libro contiene istruzioni dettagliate per eseguire passo passo ciascun esercizio. Questo libro esplora versioni modificate di alcuni esercizi della tecnica bodyweight utilizzate nell’allenamento sportivo. Ciascun esercizio presentato in questo libro richiede l’impiego di attrezzatura minima, come sedie, corde e barre. Il lettore può sostituirli con oggetti simili, disponibili a casa. Non c’è alcun bisogno di recarsi in palestra per effettuare questi esercizi. Tutti gli esercizi possono essere eseguiti a casa, o addirittura in cortile.
Il Gioco dell'Esordiente
by Irene Aprile Rachelle AyalaJessica Song è stanca di essere una brava ragazza, intrappolata in una relazione ben oltre la sua fine. Reduce da una recente rottura, si fa un giro nel paese della trasgressione come tirocinante per l’organizzazione di eventi sportivi. Il giocatore di baseball esordiente Jay Pak Ahn è stato bruciato una volta di troppo dalle brave ragazze, specialmente da quella traditrice della sua ex fidanzata. Quando incontra la selvaggia Jessica, getta al vento la cautela per divertirsi con lei fino in fondo. Jessica e Jay si accordano per trascorrere una settimana di appuntamenti incantati, occhi a cuoricino e sesso sfrenato per liberarsi entrambi dei rispettivi ex.
Il Runner Efficiente - consigli per corridori
by Atletismo Arjona YaraOgni anno vediamo sempre più persone che trovano il coraggio di colpire l'asfalto e i sentieri armati delle migliori intenzioni. Più o meno quello che succede nelle palestre a gennaio, quando in molti, pieni di entusiasmo per i buoni propositi di inizio anno, decidono di rimettersi in forma. I corridori principianti hanno aspirazioni simili. Tuttavia questi corridori di solito si sentono sopraffatti o scoraggiati quando non vedono progressi nella loro nuova attività. Quali sono le cause? Solitamente, la corsa è la prima scelta che molti fanno quando vogliono migliorare la loro condizione fisica visto che ha bassi costi iniziali, si può fare ovunque e non ci sono costi a lungo termine. Basta comprare dei pantaloncini, una canotta, un buon paio di scarpe da corsa e si è pronti a colpire la strada. Quanto può essere difficile, giusto? A causa del basso costo e della facilità di accesso, molti corridori non sono preparati né mentalmente né fisicamente allo sforzo cui sottoporranno il loro corpo e al tempo che dovranno dedicare all’attività. Tutto ciò che è buono richiede tempo e impegno e la corsa è sicuramente una "cosa buona". Qui troverai molti suggerimenti per assicurarti il successo, o almeno per non perderti d'animo in questa nuova avventura che stai realizzando nel mondo della corsa.
Il miglior allenamento bodyweight
by The BlokeheadIl libro contiene 10 attrezzi ideali per esercizi di allenamento di forza bodyweight. Fornisce indicazioni su attrezzi come • Bilancieri •Manubri •Panca da bodybuilding • Barre di trazione • Kettlebell e... tanto altro. Oltre alle informazioni basiche, si conosceranno i benefici provenienti dall’utilizzo di questi attrezzi. Il libro spiega anche le parti del corpo che potrai migliorare! Prendilo al volo!
Il ritorno
by Joe Corso Serena PalossiBilly ha raggiunto l’apice del successo nel baseball, ma all’improvviso scopre di non essere più il campione che tutti ammiravano. Billy Wagner si era ritirato dal baseball lo scorso anno, dopo aver realizzato un indimenticabile perfect game, ma i Mets lo convincono a tornare a giocare per una sola stagione offrendogli una fortuna, convinti che lui li condurrà dritti ai campionati mondiali. Vorrebbe finire la stagione in bellezza – ma un imprevisto potrebbe essergli d’intralcio. Questa storia parla di amicizia, di coraggio, e della consapevolezza che nel momento in cui perdiamo una nostra certezza è possible trovare dentro di noi qualcosa di meglio con cui sostituirla.
Illegal Contact (The Barons #1)
by Santino HassellNew York Barons tight end Gavin Brawley is suspended from the team and on house arrest after a video of him brawling goes viral. Gavin already has a reputation as a jerk with a temper on and off the field—which doesn’t help him once he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. And while he’s been successful professionally, he’s never been lucky when it comes to love. <p><p> Noah Monroe is a recent college grad looking for a job—any job—to pay off his mounting student debt. Working as Gavin’s personal assistant/babysitter seems like easy money. But Noah isn’t prepared for the electrifying tension between him and the football player. He’s not sure if he’d rather argue with Gavin or tackle him to the floor. But both men know the score, and neither is sure what will happen once Gavin's timeout is over…
Illegal Motion
by Donna KauffmanNICK--A Dream-Weaving Devil Who Could Charm a Lady Out of Her Clothes ... He was desperate enough to try anything to clear his name, but football star Nick Logan figured he could intimidate or charm the truth out of Willa Trask--until he was burned by the sparks that flamed between him and the beautiful redhead! He'd hired her to rehabilitate his injured knee, vowing to discover if she'd helped frame him--but instead of an ice princess, he found in her a wanton witch who touched his soul. Did He Want Her, or Just Revenge? His lethal grin made her composure vanish, while Nick's sheer power made Willa feel utterly female. With no choice but surrender, she melted in his arms, convincing him of her innocence ... and her need to be loved. As Willa struggled to heal his wounded spirit and his warrior's body, Nick knew they were destined to be lovers. But would baiting his trap for the bad guys make him forget to hold on to her heart?
Illuminated by Water: Fly Fishing and the Allure of the Natural World
by Malachy TallackIn its blending of nature writing and memoir—also touching on the connection of time, beauty, and memory—Illuminated by Water is an elegiac tribute to fly fishing and the natural world.Illuminated by Water is a book about the author&’s own decades-long passion for fly fishing and how it has shaped the way he sees and thinks about the natural world. That passion is shared and made legible here, not just for other anglers, but for those who have never yet cast a line in the water. Why is it that catching fish—or even thinking about catching fish—can be so thrilling, so captivating? Why is it that time spent beside water can be imprinted so sharply in the memory? Why is it that what seems a simple act of casting a line and hoping can feel so rich in mystery? Alternating between regional and thematic chapters, Tallack considers &‘wildness&’, its pursuit, and its meanings; the compulsive appeal of tying flies; the ethics of catching and killing; the allure of big fish; and beauty—where it&’s sought and where it&’s found. He describes fly fishing trips to America, Canada, Shetland, and England. Throughout the book, certain themes recur—environmental harm and healing; the relationship between fishing and time; hope and its manifestations; and the ways in which angling can deepen engagement with the natural world.
Illustrated Guide to Saddle Fitting
by Beverly HarrisonAn engaging handbook chock full of all the right information for fitting English saddles to both horse and rider, ensuring comfort, health, and performance at a glance. If horseback riders could do one thing that would save them money, ensure their horse&’s health and performance, and help them ride better (and feel better afterward), it would be assuring that their saddle fits their horse correctly, and that it is suitable for their own body and desired activities. Unfortunately, most riders don&’t have access to or the money to pay experienced saddle fitters, who can analyze their equipment and help them determine whether the fit is passable or problematic. This means that a large number of riders just &“hope for the best&” with what they have, or struggle to grasp lengthy explanations of optimal fit and how to achieve it. And, in the end, a large number of horses suffer the consequences. Beverly Harrison started as a rider herself, and when she opened a tack shop, she quickly noticed the need for someone to guide horse owner&’s in choosing a new saddle or refitting an older one. In order to be better informed for her customers, she became a Qualified SMS Saddle Fitter, and she made it her mission to help educate anyone involved with horses: 4-Hers, backyard riders, competitors, veterinarians—you name them, she&’s probably taught them. Harrison figured that her educational efforts would benefit from colorful visual aids to engage her students. And so, a handbook full of her own delightful hand-painted illustrations was born. Readers easily gain a basic understanding of the different parts of the saddle, how they work and how they should fit, as well as what the addition of a rider means to it all. Topics include: Terminology and saddle construction Basic anatomy and physiology of horse and rider relative to the saddle Safety of materials and condition Step-by-step evaluations of fit for both horse and rider Instructions for creating a paper template Indicators of fit under saddle Impacts of girths and saddle pads Repair and maintenance advice A saddle is part of most horses&’ lives. It is anything but a benign piece of equipment: its placement on the horse&’s back—a vital source of strength and locomotion—and its location between horse and rider, means that it can have either a negative or a positive impact on everything from health to performance. Harrison&’s book makes it easy for all of us, wherever we are and whatever we like to do with our horses, to ensure our saddles are not the source of a problem, only an additional means of connection and communication. She empowers us by showing what is right, what is wrong, and what the next steps should be. And in the end, our horses are happier, healthier, and better able to do what we ask of them.
Illustrated Guide to Soccer (Superstars of Soccer)
by Paco ElzaurdiaCommonly known as "football" outside North America, soccer is the world's most popular sport. The word soccer is derived from "association football," the traditional name for the game in the British Commonwealth countries. Although ball-kicking games can be traced at least as far back as ancient Greece and China, modern soccer originated in 19th-century England. The Football Association laid down the first set of rules in 1863, and the first organized league was established in 1888. Soccer became a medal sport in the Olympic Games of 1908. In 1930, FIFA organized the World Cup, a tournament held every four years to determine international soccer supremacy. Soccer is played according to the same basic rules almost everywhere. This book acts as an illustrated guide to the rules, regulations, and history of this exciting sport.
Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia
by DKThe ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running.Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports.This illustrated guide to sports for kids offers: - A dynamic visual design and clear language, explaining all the sports essentials to understand and enjoy the featured sports. - A core overview to explain each sport through &“aim of the game&” boxes, and essential equipment.- Clear, intuitive categories that divide the sports, allowing kids to expand their understanding and compare similar sports they are interested in.- Special features to tell the story of the Olympics and Paralympics, focusing on the history, aims, and spirit of the Games.The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is a must-have title for all young sports enthusiasts, particularly in the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A special section on the Olympic and Paralympic Games looks at their history, from the early Greek games right up to the present day, with Summer and Winter Olympic sports clearly identified and explained.Dynamic photography brings the sports to life, and complements the clear explanations and artworks that describe the rules, equipment, competitions, and common terms.
Iluminación: Las siete lecciones del golf para el juego de la vida
by Deepak ChopraBestseller de The New York Times.Descubre la relación entre el golf y la vida y cómo este juego supone, también, una sabiduría espiritual que te llevará más allá del hoyo 18.Deepak Chopra ha descubierto los placeres -y las frustraciones- del golf. Intrigado por los vaivenes de su propio juego, se acercó a varios profesionales y desarrolló una nueva aproximación que cualquier golfista puede seguir. En vez de enfocarse en el swing perfecto, Chopra revela cómo es que el golf puede dominarse a través de la autoconciencia, que exige concentración aguda y relajación al mismo tiempo.Pero Iluminación es también la fascinante historia de Adam, un jugador de golf que al parecer está conforme con su vida pero no con su juego, y quien conoce a una golfista profesional con la que aprenderá no sólo a mejorar su nivel sino a conocerse a sí mismo y a transformar su vida para siempre.Profesionales del golf han opinado:"Lo fascinante de este libro es que su lectura ofrece la misma experiencia etérea y gratificante que aquella que experimentamos los jugadores de golf." -Jeff Johnson, jugador de golf profesional de la PGA-
Im Alleingang (Spielzüge #1)
by Jutta Grobleben Avon GaleEin Titel der Spielzüge SerieDie Zukunft des zwanzig Jahre alten Lane Courtnall sieht rosig aus, nachdem er gedraftet wurde, für die Jacksonville Sea Storm zu spielen, dem Farmteam einer NHL-Mannschaft, auch wenn er sich als schwuler Mann in der Minor League unwohl fühlt. Er hat sich schon mehr als einmal im Ton vergriffen und damit seine Mannschaftskameraden gegen sich aufgebracht. Dann gerät er in einem Spiel gegen die Savannah Renegades, die Rivalen seiner Mannschaft, in einen Kampf mit dem Enforcer Jared Shore, bei dem die Handschuhe fliegen. Eine seltsame Art, eine Beziehung zu beginnen. Jared hat den Großteil seiner Karriere in den Minor Leagues gespielt. Er ist bisexuell und es kümmert ihn nicht, wer darüber Bescheid weiß. Aber er ist entschlossen, sich nicht wieder auf eine Affäre einzulassen, nachdem seine letzte ihn am Boden zerstört zurückgelassen hat. Aber vollkommen unerwartet führt ein One Night Stand mit dem Neuling Lane Courtnall dazu, dass er diesen Entschluss überdenkt. Durch Lane erinnert Jared sich daran, warum er das Spiel liebt und warum es sich lohnen könnte, sein Herz zu riskieren. Im Gegenzug hofft Jared, dass er Lane zeigen kann, wie er sich auf dem Eis, und abseits davon, in seiner Haut wohlfühlen kann. Aber sie befinden sich an unterschiedlichen Punkten in ihrer Karriere, und beide Männer müssen entscheiden, was ihnen am wichtigsten ist.
Imaging in Sports-Specific Musculoskeletal Injuries
by Ali Guermazi Frank W. Roemer Michel D. CremaMost books on imaging in sports medicine are concerned with the particular joints or anatomy involved in sports-related injuries. This book, however, takes a different perspective by looking at injuries that are associated with specific sports. All of the well-known major sports, such as football, tennis, and basketball, are included, as are many less common but still very popular sports, such as baseball, American football, and rugby. The chapters on sports-specific injuries are preceded by two chapters on the perspective of clinicians and another two chapters on the general use of MR imaging and ultrasound in sports medicine. The authors of the book are world-renowned experts from five continents. Imaging in Sports-Specific Musculoskeletal Injuries should be of great interest to radiologists, sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and rehabilitation physicians, and to anyone interested in the treatment of sports-related injuries.
Imaging of Orthopedic Sports Injuries (Medical Radiology)
by Filip M. Vanhoenacker Mario Maas Jan L. M. A. GielenThis volume provides an updated review of imaging abnormalities in orthopedic sports injuries. The first part of the book contains background information on relevant basic science and general imaging principles in sports traumatology. The second part comprises a topographic discussion of sports injuries. Each chapter highlights the merits of different imaging techniques, focused on a specific clinical problem. In the third part, natural history, monitoring and follow-up imaging are discussed.
Imaging of the Hip & Bony Pelvis: Techniques and Applications (Medical Radiology)
by Mark Davies Rajesh Botchu Karthikeyan P. IyengarThis volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of imaging of the hip. In the first part of the book, the various techniques employed when imaging the hip are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound and MRI. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the diverse application and diseases encountered in the hip. Among the many topics addressed are congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, metabolic bone disease, infection, arthritis and tumours. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to radiologists, orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians with an interest in the hip pathology.
Imaging of the Knee: Techniques and Applications (Medical Radiology)
by Steven James Mark Davies Rajesh BotchuAn up-to-date and comprehensive review of the discipline of imaging of the knee. The first part discusses the various techniques employed when imaging the knee. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, arthrography, computed tomography and CT arthrography, magnetic resonance imaging and MR arthrography, and ultrasonography. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the diverse clinical problems and diseases encountered in the knee. Among the many topics addressed are: congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, meniscal pathology, and others. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field.
Imaging of the Shoulder: Techniques and Applications (Medical Radiology)
by Mark Davies Rajesh Botchu Karthikeyan. P. IyengarThis volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of Imaging of the Shoulder. In the first part of the book, the various techniques employed when imaging the shoulder are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound and MRI. The second part then highlights the application of these techniques to the diverse diseases encountered in the shoulder region. Among the many topics addressed are congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, metabolic bone disease, infection, arthritis and tumors. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to radiologists, orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians with an interest in the shoulder pathology.
Imagining Head Smashed In: Aboriginal Buffalo Hunting on the Northern Plains
by Jack W BrinkAt the place known as Head-Smashed-In in southwestern Alberta, Aboriginal people practiced a form of group hunting for nearly 6,000 years before European contact. The large communal bison traps of the Plains were the single greatest food-getting method ever developed in human history. Hunters, working with their knowledge of the land and of buffalo behaviour, drove their quarry over a cliff and into wooden corrals. The rest of the group butchered the kill in the camp below. Author Jack Brink, who devoted 25 years of his career to “The Jump,” has chronicled the cunning, danger, and triumph in the mass buffalo hunts and the culture they supported. He also recounts the excavation of the site and the development of the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre, which has hosted 2 million visitors since it opened in 1987. Brink’s masterful blend of scholarship and public appeal is rare in any discipline, but especially in North American pre-contact archaeology.
Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh
by Tom O’Lenic Ray HartjenAhead of this year’s 50th anniversary of the National Football League’s most unforgettable play, Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris’ “Immaculate Reception,'' comes the book Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh. Immaculate weaves together the historical stories of Pittsburgh and its beloved professional football team like the linear strands of DNA—antiparallel, twisting throughout, and irrevocably connected together.
Immortals of Australian Surfing
by Phil JarrattThe Joy of Living is a story that touches the soul and gives us heart-warming, fascinating and deep insights on the hard road from diagnosis to treatment and eventual survival from throat cancer. Barry Eaton, author and radio presenter, describes the careful preparations he made for his journey, using his experience and understanding of the spirit world to deal with and survive the ordeal. Balancing holistic and spiritual methods with modern medicine, he found the means of coping as well as developing a deeper understanding of his life&’s purpose. Barry tells his story in his own inimitable style as a broadcaster, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes and recollections. Dealing with customary fears surrounding cancer, Barry&’s story unfolds with insights from his partner Anne and son Matthew, as they support him through his emotional roller-coaster journey.
Immortals of State of Origin
by Liam HauserState of Origin is rugby league's toughest arena. It's where the greats are elevated to the status of Immortal, the game's highest individual honour.In Immortals of State of Origin these two fabled League concepts come together. The book celebrates a dream team of Queenslanders and a supreme side of New South Welshmen, from over four decades of cane toad versus cockroach competition.Author Liam Hauser delves into the Origin careers of his selections, highlighting each individual's triumphs and heroics. The Immortals of Rugby League is filled with memorable moments, action photographs and Origin career statistics.