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Handbook of Knotting and Splicing (Dover Maritime Series)
by Paul N. HasluckGenerations of scouts and sailors have learned their lore from this classic reference by a master craftsman. Editor Paul N. Hasluck was a renowned contributor to numerous technical journals as well as the author of several books on crafts and antiques. His clearly written guide--amply illustrated with 208 figures--dates from the turn of the twentieth century and offers timeless instruction for knotters and splicers of ropes.Starting with simple and useful knots, this manual proceeds to more complex varieties: eye knots, hitches, and bends; ring knots and rope shortenings; ties and lashings; and fancy knots. Additional topics include rope splicing; working cordage; hammock making; lashings and ties for scaffolding; and splicing and socketing wire ropes. A helpful index appears at the end, and a list of illustrations identifies the figures in order of appearance.
Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life (International Handbooks Of Quality-of-life Ser.)
by Walter N. Toscano Lía Rodriguez de la VegaThis handbook provides an overview and synthesis of relevant literature related to leisure and recreation, and physical activity and its relationship to quality of life. Divided into two parts, the text presents the analysis of leisure and recreation studies and physical activities and sports, with diverse populations. The first part deals with leisure and recreation in relation to quality of life, with different perspectives on different age groups, ethnic groups, the approach of an Integrated Model of Leisure Well-being focusing on how leisure activities contribute to leisure well-being etc. The second part deals with physical activities and sports in relation to quality of life, discussing the consideration that "exercise is good for you", associating physical exercise with other conditions of life in society, its impact on people with disabilities, etc. It is of interest to researchers and students, legislators, educators, providers of leisure services.
Handbook of Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity Examination: A Practical Guide
by Roger PillemerIn addition to complementary radiographic imaging, the physical exam is an essential diagnostic element for the orthopedic surgeon. As such, learning to perform this exam thoroughly is of utmost importance to medical students, residents and interns on an orthopedic rotation and in later practice.This practical text succinctly presents all of the necessary information regarding the physical examination of the lower extremity and lumbar spine. The lower spine, hip, knee, and foot and ankle are discussed in dedicated thematic sections, with each section comprised of three main chapters. The initial chapter describes the musculoskeletal anatomy and function of the joint, presenting the tests themselves along with the rationale for performing them. The second chapter presents the systematic examinations carried out in every case, and the third chapter describes examinations for specific conditions relating to the joint, including tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, neurological conditions, deformities and more. Plentiful bullet points and color images throughout the text describe and illustrate each test and physical sign.Convenient and user-friendly, Handbook of Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity Examination is a valuable, portable guide to this all-important diagnostic tool for students and practitioners alike.
Handbook of Modern Percussion Revolvers
by Michael MorganSix Shots of Blackpowder Fun!Those old blackpowder handguns look great hung over your mantle - but they're much more fun to shoot! Now, thanks to Handbook of Modern Percussion Revolvers, author Michael Morgan shows you just how entertaining these history-making firearms can be.Inside, you'll find:Detailed loading advice for today's modern blackpowder percussion cap revolversTips and tricks for accurate shootingIn-depth breakdowns for the three most popular working reproductionsDozens of historical fun facts and triviaMorgan's passion for these important firearms and his user-friendly approach to shooting their modern reproductions is sure to ignite the same excitement in you. Explore the special world of percussion revolvers - then get yourself a gun, some caps, and let the lead fly!
Handbook of Ratings
by Alexander Karminsky Andrey PolozovThis handbook presents a systematic overview of approaches to, diversity, and problems involved in interdisciplinary rating methodologies. Historically, the purpose of ratings is to achieve information transparency regarding a given body's activities, whether in the field of finance, banking, or sports for example. This book focuses on commonly used rating methods in three important fields: finance, sports, and the social sector. In the world of finance, investment decisions are largely shaped by how positively or negatively economies or financial instruments are rated. Ratings have thus become a basis of trust for investors. Similarly, sports evaluation and funding are largely based on core ratings. From local communities to groups of nations, public investment and funding are also dependent on how these bodies are continuously rated against expected performance targets. As such, ratings need to reflect the consensus of all stakeholders on selected aspects of the work and how to evaluate their success. The public should also have the opportunity to participate in this process. The authors examine current rating approaches from a variety of proposals that are closest to the public consensus, analyzing the rating models and summarizing the methods of their construction. This handbook offers a valuable reference guide for managers, analysts, economists, business informatics specialists, and researchers alike.
Handbook of Reloading Basics
by Rick Sapp Robin SharplessReady, set, reload! With ammo shortages on retailer's shelves, unprecedented firearms sales across the country, and burgeoning numbers of new shooters, reloading is growing in leaps and bounds. Handbook of Reloading Basics, written by industry experts Robin Sharpless and Rick Sapp, is aimed squarely at the new handloaders and simplifies both the equipment and the process. Inside this bench-handy reference you'll find: Step-by-step instructions for reloading metallic cartridges and modern shotshells Press selection--single-stage, turrets and progressives explained Component breakdown--primers, cases, hulls, powder, wads and bullets Dozens of illustrative photos and a comprehensive resource listing. Before you buy your first press, before you polish your brass or sort your shotshell hulls you must read Handbook of Reloading Basics. This invaluable reference is the one to get you started and keep you loading round after round.
Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis: A Systematic Approach to Improving Performance
by Thomas Reilly Christopher Carling A. Mark WilliamsAppealing 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 practice, these methods can be used by coaches, sport scientists and fitness coaches to assess and improve: styles of play, technical ability and physical fitness objective performance feedback to players the development of specific training routines use of available notation software, video analysis and manual systems understanding of current academic research in soccer notational analysis. This is the first book to focus exclusively on football, and is based on the authors' extensive experience in academic and professional match analysis.
Handbook of Sports and Media (Routledge Communication Series)
by Jennings Bryant Arthur A. RaneyThis distinctive Handbook covers the breadth of sports and media scholarship, one of the up-and-coming topics bridging media entertainment, sports management, and popular culture. Organized into historical, institutional, spectator, and critical studies perspectives, this volume brings together the work of many researchers into one quintessential volume, defining the full scope of the subject area. Editors Arthur Raney and Jennings Bryant have recruited contributors from around the world to identify and synthesize the research representing numerous facets of the sports-media relationship. As a unique collection on a very timely topic, the volume offers chapters examining the development of sports media; production, coverage, and economics of sports media; sports media audiences; sports promotion; and race and gender issues in sports and media. Unique in its orientation and breadth, the Handbook of Sports and Media is destined to play a major role in the future development of this fast-growing area of study. It is a must-have work for scholars, researchers, and graduate students working in media entertainment, media psychology, mass media/mass communication, sports marketing and management, popular communication, popular culture, and cultural studies.
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sports Therapy: Organization and Operations
by James E. Zachazewski David J. MageeHandbook of Sports Therapy Services: Organization and Operations is a practical guide, appropriate for each member of the multi-disciplinary "Sports Therapy" team, to establishing and effectively delivering the diverse therapy services required for athletes at international, national, and regional sporting events.
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Volleyball
by Jonathan C. Reeser Roald BahrVolleyball is one of the four most popular international sports for men and women and has been an Olympic sport since 1964. The publication of this second edition is endorsed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) and a comprehensive resource for athletes, coaches, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists working with athletes participating in volleyball internationally and at all levels of competition. More than 10 years have elapsed since the first edition published during which the sport has rapidly evolved. This handbook has been fully updated to reflect the explosion in literature and research. The Editors have been joined by many new contributors offering a fresh perspective to the material. The contents include chapters on biomechanics, injuries of shoulder, knee and ankle, principles of rehabilitation, the young athlete, the female athlete, and the athlete with impairment. Issues of doping are discussed, as is the psychology of sport and maximizing team potential. This new edition: Provides a concise, authoritative overview of the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of volleyball Offers guidance on medical aspects unique to the training and coaching of volleyball The only book on this subject fully endorsed by both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) Written and edited by global thought leaders in sports medicine
Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Volume One: Making the Games
by Vassil GirginovThe Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the world’s greatest sporting and cultural event. It tells the complete story of the 2012 Games from inception, through the successful bidding process and the planning and preparation phase, to delivery, the post-Games period and legacy. Written by a world-class team of international Olympic scholars, the book offers analysis of the full social, cultural, political, historical, economic and sporting context of the Games. From the political, commercial and structural complexities of organising an event on such a scale, to the sporting action that holds the attention of the world, this book illuminates every aspect of the 2012 Games, helping us to better understand the vital role that sport and culture play in contemporary global society. The book is divided into two volumes. Volume One: Making the Games, examines the build-up to London 2012, covering key topics such as: the bidding process planning and decision making financing the Games developing the infrastructure engaging national and international governing bodies of sport engaging the UK public engaging a global public developing a legacy programme the Cultural Olympiad. Richly illustrated with the personal accounts of key stakeholders, from sports administrators and politicians to athletes and spectators, and including essential data and evocative visual material, this book is essential reading for anybody with a personal or professional interest in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, global culture or the development of sport.
Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Volume Two: Celebrating the Games
by Vassil GirginovThe Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the first authoritative and comprehensive account of the world’s greatest sporting and cultural event. It tells the complete story of the 2012 Games from inception, through the successful bidding process and the planning and preparation phase, to delivery, the post-Games period and legacy. Written by a world-class team of international Olympic scholars, the book offers critical analysis of the social, cultural, political, historical, economic and sporting context of the Games. From the political, commercial and structural complexities of organising an event on such a scale, to the sporting action that holds the attention of the world, this book illuminates the key aspects of the 2012 Games, helping us to better understand the vital role that sport and culture play in contemporary global society. The book is divided into two volumes: Volume Two - Celebrating the Games, examines the period of competition and immediately afterwards, covering key topics such as: London welcomes the world - hospitality and the look of the games Experiencing the games -spectators, tourists, volunteers, shoppers, viewers Media and communications Running the games Creating Olympic celebrities Protesting the games Commerce, retail and consumption Documenting London 2012 in films and books The legacy of the 2012 Games for London, the UK and the Olympic Movement Richly illustrated with the personal accounts of key stakeholders, from sports administrators and politicians to athletes and spectators, and including essential data and evocative visual material, this book is essential reading for anybody with a personal or professional interest in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, global culture or the development of sport.
Handbuch Freizeitsoziologie
by Renate Freericks Dieter BrinkmannDas Handbuch vereint Beiträge aus dem Fachgebiet der Bevölkerungssoziologie und beinhaltet eine aktuelle und breit aufgestellte soziologische Auseinandersetzung zum Thema Freizeit. In drei großen Themenblöcken vermessen die Autoren den gegenwärtigen Stand der Forschung. Nach einem ausführlichen Überblick über die Geschichte, Theorien und Daten der Freizeitsoziologie beschäftigen sich die Autoren mit Schwerpunktthemen der Freizeit, um letztendlich die Entwicklung der Freizeit im Spiegel der Institutionen in den Blick zu nehmen. Die Leser sollen in erster Linie einen Überblick über grundlegende Ansätze der Freizeitsoziologie erhalten, aber auch in neuere Analysen mit freizeitsoziologischer Fragestellung eingeführt und über neuere Forschungserkenntnisse informiert werden.
Handbuch für Vibrationstraining und Vibrationstherapie
by Jörn RittwegerDieses Buch behandelt die praktischen Aspekte von Vibrationstraining und Vibrationstherapie. Darüber hinaus werden die technischen und physiologischen Hintergründe beschrieben, um angewandten Wissenschaftlern und Ärzten ein tieferes Verständnis für das therapeutische Potenzial des Vibrationstrainings zu vermitteln. Seit ihrem Aufkommen vor zwei Jahrzehnten hat sich das Vibrationstraining zu einer weit verbreiteten Form der körperlichen Ertüchtigung entwickelt, die in allen Bereichen der Rehabilitation eingesetzt wird. Das Ziel dieses Buches ist es, die Lücke zwischen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen und der Praxis zu schließen.Da die berufsbedingte Vibrationsexposition zu den bekannten ungünstigen Auswirkungen führt, widmet sich das Buch auch den potenziellen Risiken, Gefahren und Kontraindikationen, und natürlich wird die Anwendung der Vibrationstherapie bei einer Reihe spezifischer Erkrankungen in klinisch verwertbarer Form dargestellt. Aufgrund seines Umfangs ist dieses Buch für Physiotherapeuten und Sportwissenschaftler, aber auch für ein breiteres Spektrum von Ärzten, die auf dem Gebiet der Rehabilitation tätig sind, von Interesse.
Handgun Hunting: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game
by Kat AinsworthA Go-To Manual for One of the Fastest Growing Shooting Sports, With Invaluable Information for Both Newbies and Seasoned Hunters Hunting with handguns has seen a huge growth in popularity in recent years, with hunters from all walks of life picking up the sport. In Handgun Hunting, author Kat Ainsworth examines all the game one can hunt in North America, from bears and deer to rabbits and coyotes. In each chapter, she touches upon such topics as: The habits and habitats of each game animalRecommended firearms and cartridgesTechniques and tacticsShot placementGame edibilityAnd much more Aside from analyzing each game animal and the tactics required to take it, Ainsworth gets into skills and drills, care and maintenance of the different platforms, plus the pros and cons of various holsters and scabbards. There is also advice on building your own handguns and creating your own loads; it is easier than many people think! With information useful to beginners and veterans alike, Handgun Hunting sets the new standard for this challenging sport.
Handgun Training for Personal Protection
by Richard Allen MannThe handgun is no longer a product purchased and used in an unaltered state. A vast assortment of accessories, including high performance sights, weapon lights and laser aiming devices have not only enhanced the handgun, they have changed the methodology and mindset of personal protection. In Handgun Training for Personal Protection: How to Choose & Use the Best Sights, Lights, Lasers & Ammunition, the first comprehensive book of its kind, shooting expert Richard A. Mann explores the world of these exciting advances and what they mean to your self-defense practices. Inside you'll find: How lasers, lights and sights are valuable in a defensive situation. Techniques for training with lasers, lights and sights that develop and reinforce effective use of the handgun in a defensive situation. A comprehensive explanation of sighting tool functionality. Information on the latest equipment options. "This book belongs in every shooter's library. Mann provides a practical, hands-on guide to working with your handgun and the equipment that goes with it. Along the way, common misconceptions are corrected, and often neglected topics are explained. This book will become your go-to reference." ~Il Ling New, Gunsite Instructor "You will read it again and again, as your defensive ability and understanding grow. Take it to heart; it just might save your life." ~Sheriff Jim Wilson, Senior Field Editor, NRA Publications
Handgun Training - Practice Drills For Defensive Shooting
by Grant CunninghamYou have a handgun for self-defense, and have taken a good defensive shooting class. How do you practice and maintain those critical skills? This book has the tools you need to hone your skills at your favorite range. Inside you'll find:Drills you can do on your ownDrills you can do with a training partnerDrills to help replicate the environment you live inDrills that you can do even on very restricted shooting rangesDETAILED DESCRIPTIONS allow you to easily replicate the drills on your range.CLEAR EXPLANATIONS of the purpose of each drill help you focus on areas of concern or weakness.RANGE-TESTED with handgun training students -- every drill helps keep your skills sharp.EXCLUSIVE URL gives you access to download PDFs of targets designed just for this book!Regardless of how you've trained, this book will help you keep your defensive handgun shooting skills in tip-top shape!
Handguns for Self-Defense: A Guide to Choosing and Using Your Weapon
by David NashRegardless of your level of training or comfort around firearms, understanding and applying firearm fundamentals will increase your proficiency. Handguns for Self-Defense provides easily understood explanations of what shooters need to do to fire more accurately. Author David Nash has more thann twenty years of experience as a firearm instructor and in this book he explores such topics as: • How to choose the firearm, holster, and carry method that best fits you, your lifestyle, and your particular protection needs • Understanding state and federal firearm laws • Developing and implementing a safe and effective firearms training regime • How to deal with friends and family who don’t like guns • And much more All of this is done without politics, judgments, or complex explanations. Handguns for Self-Defense is a valuable resource for anyone thinking about purchasing a firearm for the first time, exploring carrying a gun for self-defense, or seeking to improve the skills they already have.
Handling Peer Pressure (Junior Martial Arts #9)
by Kim EtingoffMartial arts students don't just learn how to fight. They also learn lots of other important things they use every day--like how to handle peer pressure, for example. Martial artists have the confidence and the knowledge to fight peer pressure. They know how to stand up for what they know is right. Discover how martial arts can help you handle peer pressure too!
Handloader's Digest
by Gun DigestHandloaders are meticulous hobbyists who constantly search for better loads, components, and the tools to assemble cartridges. They expect the best from their components and tools, and this updated digest is an assemblage of authoritative articles discussing various facets of the reloading hobby. New in-depth articles from expert writers cover casting bullets, working handloads, choosing the right components for the job, new techniques, ballistics, reloading safety, and much more.Enthusiasts will gain insight into new reloading trends, as well as available equipment and accessories from major manufactures. Extensive and valuable reference information includes listings of all handloading periodicals and books, plus directories of products and manufactures.Compilations of the best in-depth articles covering various facets of the reloading hobbyArticles include casting bullets, working handloads, choosing the right components for the job, new techniques, ballistics, reloading safety, and much moreLists all handloading periodicals and books, plus directories of products and manufacturers
Handloader's Digest
by Philip P. MassaroIT'S BACK AND ALL NEW! HANDLOADER'S DIGEST, 19TH EDITION: THE RETURN OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST HANDLOADING BOOK!Since 1962, Handloader's Digest has been THE definitive source for handloading enthusiasts. Now The World's Greatest Handloading Book is back and completely updated with all-new content covering all aspects of the handloading world.IT'S ALL HERE!Full-color feature articles written by leading industry experts covering the latest products, trends and techniques.Comprehensive illustrated catalog section showcasing all the newest and most innovative handloading equipment, tools, components and supplies.Information for the beginning handloader and the seasoned veteran alike.Handloader's Digest is the oldest and most trusted handloading resource available for the hunter, target shooter, or armed citizen who loads his or her own ammunition. If you load your own, or ever wanted to, you need Handloader's Digest, 19th Edition.
The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions
by John J. Donnelly Judy DonnellyNow available for the first time since 2003, The Handloader’s Manual of Cartridge Conversions offers the handloader all the physical data, how-to designs, tools, and drawings needed to convert modern, easily obtainable materials into more than 1,000 different rifle and pistol cartridge cases, ranging from the obsolete patterns to modern, cutting-edge “wildcats.” This classic guide has been revised with a new, easy-to-reference format, complete with a full index of hundreds of cartridges. This truly is the handloader’s one-stop guide for creating personalized cartridges.
A Handmade Wilderness
by Don SchuelerAs this book vividly narrates, in 1968, when Don Schueler and Willie Brown bought eighty acres in Mississippi, all they could afford was a piece of "least worst land." Moonshiners and poachers tried to scare them off, but Don and Willie stuck it out, restoring "The Place," bringing back the wildlife and plant life, until they had created a handmade wilderness containing every ecosystem found in the region.
The Handoff: A Memoir of Two Guys, Sports, and Friendship
by Alan Eisenstock John TournourJohn Tournour, known to his many listeners and fans as JT the Brick, is one of the biggest sports radio personalities in America. Making it as a sports radio host is almost impossible, and JT went about it in a fearless way, leaving a lucrative position as a Merrill Lynch stockbroker to pursue his dream. But Tournour's hardest challenge would come when his best friend and mentor, Andrew Ashwood was diagnosed with cancer.THE HANDOFF is about JT the Brick's rise to sports radio stardom, and how his entire view of life changed as his best friend fought a losing battle to a deadly disease. As Andrew heroically endured chemotherapy treatment after treatment, Tournour was at his side, marveling at his friend's bravery and trying to be there for him as best he could. THE HANDOFF is about facing your fears, the power of connection, and the incredible lessons Tournour learned from his dear friend.
Handy Dad in the Great Outdoors: More Than 30 Super-Cool Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids
by Todd Davis Jared Cruce Nik SchulzSlacklining, edible bugs, tarp surfing, and more! In this awesome follow-up to the hugely popular Handy Dad, extreme sports athlete and TV host Todd Davis gathers more than 30 projects and activities sure to get kids outside and entertained for hours. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs, and detailed line illustrations, Handy Dad in the Great Outdoors is packed with all the essentials. From simple campsite know-how to more ambitious building projects (tepee anyone?), plus a few pranks for good measure, this book has something for every family and every place--be it the back country or the backyard.