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Fire in the Straw: Notes on Inventing a Life
By Nick Lyons. 2020
"I love Nick Lyons's books. Every sentence is so full and ripe." —Ted Hughes, former Poet Laureate to Queen Elizabeth II FIRE…
IN THE STRAW is the witty and deeply felt memoir of Nick Lyons, a man with an intrepid desire to reinvent himself—which he does, over and over. Nick Lyons shape shifts from reluctant student and graduate of the Wharton School, to English Professor, to husband of a fiercely committed painter, to ghost writer, to famous fly fisherman and award-winning author, to father and then grandfather, to Executive Editor at a large book publishing company, and finally to founder and publisher of his own successful independent press.. Written with the same warm and earthy voice that has enthralled tens of thousands of fly-fishing readers, Nick weaves the disparate chapters of his life: from the moment his widowed mother drops him off at a grim boarding school at the age of five, where he spends three lonely and confusing years; to his love of basketball and pride playing for Penn; to the tumultuous period, in the army and after, when he found and was transformed by literature; to his marriage to Mari, his great love and anchor of his life. Suddenly, with a PhD in hand and four children, Nick embarks on a complex and thrilling ride, juggling family, fishing, teaching, writing, and publishing, the wolf always at his door. Against all odds, The Lyons Press survives, his children prosper, his wife&’s art flourishes, and his books and articles make him a household name. Fire in the Straw is a love story, a confessional, and a beautiful big-hearted memoir.Flip the Script: Lessons Learned on the Road to a Championship
By Ed Orgeron. 2020
The path to success is never easy. In Flip the Script you will learn the life-changing lessons of leadership and determination Coach…
O discovered on the road to a championship. Ed Orgeron, head coach of the record-breaking national champion LSU Tigers football team, tells the inspiring story of reversing the team's fortunes and culture, as well as his own remarkable leadership journey from disappointment and setback to the apex of college sports.The storybook football season for the LSU Tigers in 2019 was the stuff of legend: a team with recently unmet expectations became the undefeated national champion with a Heisman trophy-winning transfer quarterback under the leadership of a coach whose previous coaching stops had been disappointments. Yet that coach, Ed Orgeron, had turned everything around. He flipped the script, transforming a program that lately had not reached its potential into a team of unprecedented dominance. Flip the Script is the story of how it happened, with lessons for anyone who wants to succeed. Telling the story of his own journey that culminated in the Cinderella season, Orgeron highlights the traits he learned are necessary for success:an ability and willingness to learn from mistakes,the necessity of perseverance,recognizing and focusing on what you&’re truly good at,building unity, andovercoming hardship.The road to success is never easy, as Ed Orgeron's life reveals. But his life also shows that with determination and a willingness to learn from experience, your trajectory can change--your script can be flipped--and you can achieve more than you ever dreamed.Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship
By Harvey Araton. 2020
The moving story of a bond between sportswriter and fan that was forged in a shared love of basketball and…
grew over several decades into an extraordinary friendship "This is a story about friendship, sports, aging, and ultimately time itself--the things it strips away and the things it cannot touch. I loved it."--Wright Thompson, author of The Cost of These DreamsHarvey Araton is one of New York's--and the nation's--best-known sports journalists, having covered thousands of Knicks games over the course of a long and distinguished career. But the person at the heart of Our Last Season, Michelle Musler, is largely anonymous--except, that is, to the players, coaches, and writers who have passed through Madison Square Garden, where she held season tickets behind the Knicks bench for 45 years. In that time, as she juggled a successful career as a corporate executive and single parenthood of five children, she missed only a handful of home games. The Garden was her second home--and the place where an extraordinary friendship between fan and sportswriter was forged. That relationship soon grew into something much bigger than basketball, with Michelle serving as a cherished mentor and friend to Harvey as he weathered life's inevitable storms: illness, aging, and professional challenges and transitions. During the 2017-18 NBA season, as Michelle faces serious illness that prevents her from attending more than a few Knicks games, Harvey finally has the chance to give back to Michelle everything she has given him: reminders of all she's accomplished, the blessings she's enjoyed, and the devoted friend she has been to him. Chock-full of anecdotes from behind the scenes and cameos from Knicks legends--from Frazier, King, and Ewing to Riley, Van Gundy, and many more--the story of Harvey and Michelle's nearly four decades of friendship is a delight for basketball fans. But at its core, Our Last Season is a book for all of us, offering a poignant and inspiring message about how to live with passion, commitment, and optimism.Moon Tijuana, Ensenada & Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country (Travel Guide)
By Jennifer Kramer. 2019
Indulge in tacos and beers on the beach, sip your way through a boutique vineyard, and cruise along the stunning…
Baja coast with Moon Tijuana, Ensenada & Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries including a five-day road trip, a weekend in Tijuana, three days in wine country, and a four-day getaway to EnsenadaStrategic advice for road-trippers, foodies, wine enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and moreOutdoor adventures and unique experiences: Cruise down Mexico's Highway 1 and feel the warm Baja breeze on your face. Catch a local fútbol game or peruse an art gallery in Tijuana's buzzing Zona Centro. Spot great white sharks off the volcanic shores of Isla Guadalupe, hike to the El Vallecito cave paintings, or trek through canyons to hidden waterfalls. Catch a wave in Rosarito or explore a sunken ship on a diving expedition The best local flavors: Sample varietals from indie winemakers, head to Tecate for Mexico's favorite cerveza, or hit a modern craft brewery for an afternoon tasting. Grab fish tacos, ceviche tostadas, and steamy tamales from a food truck. Indulge in fresh pastries at a 24-hour bakery. Feast on fresh lobster in Puerto Nuevo, enjoy a wood-fired meal at an outdoor campestre restaurant, and try the unique Mediterranean and Asian twists of Baja Med cuisineExpert insight from Baja tour guide Jennifer Kramer on where to go, how to get around, and how to support local businesses Full-color photos and maps throughoutReliable background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, plus health and safety advice and information on border crossingsHandy tools including a Spanish phrasebook and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelersExperience the best of Tijuana, Ensenada, and the Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country with Moon.Want más Mexico? Check out Moon Yucatán Peninsula, Moon Oaxaca, or Moon Puerto Vallarta.Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City
By Mary Beth Leatherdale, Lisa Charleyboy. 2015
Young, urban Natives powerfully show how their culture and values can survive--and enrich--city life. The anthology profiles young urban Natives…
from across North America, exploring how they connect with Native culture and values in their contemporary lives. Their stories are as diverse as they are. From a young Dene woman pursuing a MBA at Stanford to a Pima photographer in Phoenix to a Mohawk actress in New York, these urban Natives share their unique perspectives to bridge the divide between their past and their future, their cultural home, and their adopted cities. Contributors explore a wide-range of topics, from the trials and tribulations of dating in the city to the alienating experience of leaving a remote reserve to attend high school in the city, from the mainstream success of Electric Pow wow music to the humiliation of dealing with racist school mascots, personal perspectives illuminate larger political issues - all these make this book a dynamic, reading experience.Sports Media History: Culture, Technology, Identity (Routledge Research in Sports History)
By John Carvalho. 2021
This research collection explores the ongoing interaction between sports, media, and society throughout important periods in history, from the ninetenth century…
to the present day. It examines both historical moments and broader trends in sports, with an emphasis on the media’s role. Encompassing a variety of research approaches and perspectives, the book looks at the individuals, mass media outlets and communication technologies that have affected societies on a global scale, including print, photography, broadcast (radio and television), Internet-based media, and public relations/marketing. It presents fascinating new case studies covering topics as diverse as sports journalism and the Third Reich, Argentina at the Mexico World Cup, post-9/11 sports reporting, Martina Navratilova and women’s tennis, the growth of fantasy sport, and the significance of Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson in the history of US sports reporting. This is essential reading for any researcher, student or media professional with an interest in the relationships between sports, culture, and society or in the history of media, culture, or technology.Physiology of Sport and Exercise
By W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill. 2020
This is the loose-leaf version of Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide. Combining research with…
extensive visual aids, this resource offers a simple way for students to develop an understanding of the body's abilities to perform various types and intensities of exercise and sport, to adapt to stressful situations, and to improve its physiological capacities. This seventh edition has been updated based on the most recent position stands, standards, and guidelines in the field of sport and exercise physiology.Deep: The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow
By Porter Fox. 2013
In his stunning first book, veteran ski writer Porter Fox captures the 8,000-year-old sport of skiing, the miracle of snow…
and the shocking truth of how climate change could wipe out both in the next 75 years. The narrative follows the unlikely rise of skiing from prehistoric Norwegian hunters to nobility in the Alps in the 1800s to present-day freeriders on the vaunted slopes of the Rocky Mountains. On his global tour of the most celebrated mountains in the Northern Hemisphere from Washington's Cascade Range to the European Alps. Fox talks to alpinists about the allure and mysticism of the sport and to scientists about climate change and its effect on snow ultimately finding a story that is far larger than the demise of skiing.Essential Skiing: A Bible for Beginning Skiers
By Herb Gordon. 1996
Sport and Secessionism (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
By Alan Bairner, Mariann Vaczi. 2021
Sport and Secessionism examines how sporting cultures reflect, inform and sometimes frustrate secessionist movements around the world. Investigating a wide…
range of cases, the book explores key themes including nationalism, nation building, state-region antagonisms, independence movements, identity and ethnic politics, sovereignty and autonomy processes, all through the lens of sport. Sports are uniquely positioned to shed light on secessionist politics due to their pervasiveness in society, and their ability to absorb, reflect, and produce political projections. The book presents analyses of a wide range of geographical, cultural and political contexts in which sports are deployed to pursue regional independence, or greater sovereignty and autonomy, and explores the dual processes of sub-national identity construction and state sovereignty deconstruction. The book includes fourteen cases from such diverse parts of the world as Ireland, Taiwan, Turkey, Catalonia, Biafra, Canada and the UK, among others. Offering a unique perspective on an important geopolitical issue, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport and politics, the sociology of sport, political science, political geography, nationalism studies, or international history.Team-Mind und Teamleistung: Teamarbeit zwischen Managementmärchen und Arbeitswirklichkeit
By Joachim Hasebrook, Benedikt Hackl, Sibyll Rodde. 2020
Wie erfolgreich eine Organisation ist, wird dadurch bestimmt, wie gut die Mitarbeitenden in ihr zusammenarbeiten. Krisenzeiten machen das besonders deutlich…
und stellen zugleich besondere Anforderungen an die Zusammenarbeit: Krisenstäbe werden gebildet, Teammitglieder arbeiten plötzlich getrennt und virtuell, Unsicherheit durch psychische Belastungen und Cyberattacken wächst. Jenseits von Binsenwahrheiten und simplen Erfolgsrezepten gibt dieses Managementbuch psychologisch und betriebswirtschaftlich fundiert Antworten, wie erfolgreiche Teamarbeit auch in Krisenzeiten funktioniert. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Teamleistungen fördern und was Sie von Hochleistungsteams lernen können. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus der Praxis und in Interviews führender Expertinnen und Experten aus Industrie, Wissenschaft, Medizin, Militär und Spitzensport wird leicht verständlich und unterhaltsam erläutert, wie man Trendsetter für bessere Teamleistung wird. Das Buch ist von einem Organisationspsychologen, einem Betriebswirt und einer klinischen Psychologin verfasst und daher interdisziplinär und breit anwendbar angelegt. Es beruht auf über 15 Jahren Praxis- und Forschungserfahrung sowie topaktuellen Erkenntnissen der Sozial-, Arbeits- und Neuropsychologie. Das Buch wendet sich an alle, die in Entscheidungsgremien, Entwicklungs- und Produktionsteams oder in der Teamleitung arbeiten. Es ist auch wertvoll für Teamtrainer, Coaches, Berater sowie Designer und Architekten, die Teamarbeitsplätze entwickeln.Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition
By Insight Editions. 2020
Enhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses…
of all time. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses. The myths behind yoga&’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child&’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman&’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves.Eetstoornissen: Een simpel handboek om eetbuistoornis te overwinnen
By Jason B. Tiller. 2020
Wil je vrij zijn van eetproblemen en een gelukkiger leven leiden? Leidt één hapje van een donut bij jou vaak…
tot een volledige eetbui? Heb je moeite je gewicht stabiel te houden, zelfs met een dieet? Voel je je gevangen door een obsessie en verlangens naar voedsel? Zo ja, dan ben je aan het juiste adres. Eetbuien gaan niet alleen om de fysieke aandrang om te eten, maar ook om de emotionele en actieve focus op voedsel. Het verlangen om constant te eten heeft niets te maken met de beschikbaarheid van voedsel, maar met de mentale en emotionele impulsen, die vaak leiden tot grote opwinding. "EETSTOORNISSEN: EEN SIMPEL HANDBOEK OM EETBUISTOORNIS TE OVERWINNEN" is een product van diepgaande onderzoeken door experts op het gebied van eetstoornissen. De harde wetenschap achter de psychologie van eetbuien is opgebroken in eenvoudige, gemakkelijk te begrijpen zinnen. Met de tips die in dit boek worden gegeven, kun je zelf je eetbuistoornis overwinnen. Gewichtsfluctuaties, voedselcravings en dwangmatig eten kun je hiermee allemaal achter je laten. Dit is de sleutel naar een gelukkig leven, gezond eten en totale vrijheid van eetproblemen. Als je de tips in dit boek opvolgt, zal je leren hoe je vaardigheden ontwikkelt om gezond te eten en een permanent einde te brengen aan je eetbuien. Als bonus bevat het laatste hoofdstuk van dit boek tips om een vriend of vriendin met eetbuistoornis te steunen. Wil jij je leven veranderen, scroll dan omhoog en koop dit boek.Θέλετε να μπορείτε να εξαλείψετε την ταλαιπωρία, να έχετε λιγότερο άγχος, να κοιμηθείτε καλύτερα με καθαρό μυαλό και να καταπολεμήσετε…
την κατάθλιψη; Για πολύ καιρό, οι τεχνικές γιόγκα έχουν χρησιμοποιηθεί για τη θεραπεία ορισμένων παθήσεων, επιτρέποντάς σας να ζήσετε μια πιο ευτυχισμένη και υγιέστερη ζωή! Η χρήση τεχνικών της γιόγκα θα βοηθήσει επίσης με χρόνιες ασθένειες, φλεγμονές, το ανοσοποιητικό σας σύστημα, επίπεδα ενέργειας, εστίαση, γενική ευτυχία και πολλά άλλα! Ζήστε με θετικά συναισθήματα και λιγότερη κατάθλιψη. Θέλουμε να σας παρουσιάζουμε με αυτό το ebook τα μυστικά που χρησιμοποιούν οι επαγγελματίες της γιόγκα για να αισθάνονται πιο υγιείς από ποτέ, με τον ταχύτερο και πιο αποτελεσματικό τρόπο!A la vez que la dieta cetogénica está ganando cada vez más seguidores, también está atrayendo la atención de las…
personas vegetarianas y veganas. ¿Deberían dejar de lado su ética para probar la dieta cetogénica? ¿Es la dieta cetogénica compatible con el veganismo? La respuesta es sí. Puedes combinar la dieta cetogénica con un estilo de vida vegano, siempre que conozcas y domines las adaptaciones detalladas en esta guía hacia una dieta vegana cetogénica. Muchas investigaciones médicas han indicado que la gente puede vivir en perfectas condiciones de salud sin tener que comer algún alimento de origen animal. La organización de investigaciones sin fines de lucro Phуѕiсiаnѕ Comité fоr Medicina Responsable (рсrm.оrg) ha provisto de suficiente información sobre los beneficios nutricionales de una dieta vegana. Muchas causas de las enfermedades graves y de hecho de la muerte prematura, como las enfermedades cardíacas, algunos cánceres, diаbеtеѕ y obesidad, tienen mucha relación con la dieta que elegimos.The Husky: The Kekeko International Sled Dog Race
By Yves Patrick Beaulieu. 2020
The capital of Abitibi, Rouyn-Noranda, is hosting the International Kekeko this winter, the great sled dog race. That day, Rodolphe…
Galarneau, a newcomer to this universe, did not suspect for a moment that he would finish on the Podium.Problemas de salud (Como hacer... #66)
By Owen Jones. 2020
Saludos y gracias por comprar este libro digital titulado Problemas de Salud. Espero que la información que contiene te sea…
útil y provechosa. La información que encontrarás en este libro digital se centra en varios aspectos relacionados con la salud y el estado físico y está organizada en 18 capítulos de aproximadamente 500-600 palabras. Espero que le resulte de interés a quienes les preocupa mantener una buena salud y apariencia. Como un plus, autorizo a que uses el contenido de este libro en tus propios sitios web, blogs y boletines informativos, aunque es mejor que primero lo parafrasees. También podrás dividir el libro y revender los artículos por separado. De hecho, lo único que no está permitido es la reventa o la cesión del presente libro tal cual se ha recibido. Si tienes algún comentario, comunícate con la empresa que te vendió el libro. Una vez más, muchas gracias por adquirir este libro digital, Saludos cordiales, Owen JonesBackcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering
By Martin Volken, Scott Schell, Margaret Wheeler. 2007
The authors provide skiers with the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountains. The…
guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering, from planning wilderness trips to perfecting turns in rolling terrain and mastering uphill climbing. For those skiers ready for a more technical, high alpine environment, they draw on traditional mountaineering skills, including roped climbing, setting protection anchors, using ice axes, climbing on bare rock, and more."Dammed: The Politics of Loss and Survival in Anishinaabe Territory" explores Canada’s hydroelectric boom in the Lake of the Woods…
area. It complicates narratives of increasing affluence in postwar Canada, revealing that the inverse was true for Indigenous communities along the Winnipeg River. "Dammed" makes clear that hydroelectric generating stations were designed to serve settler populations. Governments and developers excluded the Anishinabeg from planning and operations and failed to consider how power production might influence the health and economy of their communities. By so doing, Canada and Ontario thwarted a future that aligned with the terms of treaty, a future in which both settlers and the Anishinabeg might thrive in shared territories. The same hydroelectric development that powered settler communities flooded manomin fields, washed away roads, and compromised fish populations. Anishinaabe families responded creatively to manage the government-sanctioned environmental change and survive the resulting economic loss. Luby reveals these responses to dam development, inviting readers to consider how resistance might be expressed by individuals and families, and across gendered and generational lines. Luby weaves text, testimony, and experience together, grounding this historical work in the territory of her paternal ancestors, lands she calls home. With evidence drawn from archival material, oral history, and environmental observation, "Dammed" invites readers to confront Canadian colonialism in the twentieth century.Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors
By Denise Low, Ramon Powers. 2020
Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors presents the images of Native warriors—Wild Hog, Porcupine, and Left Hand,…
as well as possibly Noisy Walker (or Old Man), Old Crow, Blacksmith, and Tangled Hair—as they awaited probable execution in the Dodge City jail in 1879. When Sheriff Bat Masterson provided drawing materials, the men created war books that were coded to avoid confrontation with white authorities and to narrate survival from a Northern Cheyenne point of view. The prisoners used the ledger-art notebooks to maintain their cultural practices during incarceration and as gifts and for barter with whites in the prison where they struggled to survive. The ledger-art notebooks present evidence of spiritual practice and include images of contemporaneous animals of the region, hunting, courtship, dance, social groupings, and a few war-related scenes. Denise Low and Ramon Powers include biographical materials from the imprisonment and subsequent release, which extend the historical arc of Northern Cheyenne heroes of the Plains Indian Wars into reservation times. Sources include selected ledger drawings, army reports, letters, newspapers, and interviews with some of the Northern Cheyenne men and their descendants. Accounts from a firsthand witness of the drawings and composition of the ledgers themselves give further information about Native perspectives on the conflicted history of the North American West in the nineteenth century and beyond. This group of artists jailed after the tragedy of the Fort Robinson Breakout have left a legacy of courage and powerful art.