This text introduces students to the essentials of the major contributing disciplines – biomechanics, physiology and psychology. It provides detailed knowledge and understanding of each subject area combined with explicit advice on how to study effectively, research further and think critically. Case studies clearly relate theory to practice and learning exercises support readers throughout the text.

This is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear ...

Studies Hitler's final days in the Fuhrerbunker looking at the Nazi leader's state of mind during the war and the effect if had on his physical state. Berlin, April 1945. After almost six years of war, the end is nigh for the Nazi's. The Russians are closing in on the German capital and Hitler is holed up in the Fuhrerbunker in the city. There was an eclectic mix of individuals residing in the bunker with Hitler at this time including senior Nazi officers, Hitler's personal protection squa...

The first Christians “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6) shaking the gates of hell even in the face of severe persecution. The result: People all around “were filled with wonder and amazement” (Acts 3:10).What can give Christians today the same impact?God’s Holy Spirit is ready to answer that for us in an awesome way, as Henry Blackaby and his son Mel Blackaby make clear in Experiencing the Spirit. You’ll see how the proof of the Spirit’s presence is our awareness o...

Search for gold hidden under sea for centuries...This is Mel Fisher's Story.In the Eye of the Hurricane:Winds of Time and Sea CombineAlone on a hand-built search tower that he and his crew rigged at sea—west of Key West—Mel Fisher's past, present, and future came together when the first feeder band winds of a growing hurricane sprang to life around him...In the masterful oral history tradition of Studs Terkel, where the interviewer is deceptively quiescent and...

A Story That Helps Military Kids Feel Brave, Seen, and SupportedOperation Kid Deployment Day is a heartfelt book created especially for military families navigating one of the hardest moments of service life, deployment day.Through the eyes of a young child, readers walk step-by-step through the emotions, questions, and quiet bravery that come when a parent puts on the uniform and prepares to leave. Instead of focusing on fear, the story gently shows children how to underst...

2004 Christy Award finalist!From the decks of U.S. Navy carriers patrolling the Mediterranean to Fort Benning, Georgia, and the dusty sands of the Turkish-Syrian border, this new suspense thriller runs side by side with the phenomenal series that has sold more than 50 million copies.New characters and situations are added to those from the already explosive Left Behind series to raise the tension to a fever pitch. With technical accuracy from the same people...

Basic drum set coordination can be learned very quickly using vocal sounds instead of written notes. Drums from Day One is an adaptation of the proven “solfege” technique to the drum set. “Solfege,” (singing musical notes with syllables) has been used for hundreds of years by teachers of virtually every other musical instrument. The traditional way of beginning the drums by studying and analyzing written drum notation and applying various notes to the four limbs is a complex task that take...

When the first edition of Financial Reckoning Day was published more than six years ago, many critics felt that maverick financial writers Addison Wiggin and William Bonner were overly critical of the United States' increasing debt and the start of what seemed to be the foreshadowing of economic concerns. Fast-forward to 2009, and much of what the authors predicted has come true—high unemployment rates, record-setting foreclosures and bankruptcies, and the nearly global collapse o...

***A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory 3, Let Love Live!***, a collection from 10 of today's hottest romance authors featuring brand new stories about love that defies color.The bonds of love are not defined by the color of one's skin or what we see on the outside, but by the strength of character and beauty within. These couples will break through the walls of prejudice and overcome any obstacles in the path to their happily ever afters.This anthology will only be availabl...

2004 Christy Award finalist!From the decks of U.S. Navy carriers patrolling the Mediterranean to Fort Benning, Georgia, and the dusty sands of the Turkish-Syrian border, this new suspense thriller runs side by side with the phenomenal series that has sold more than 50 million copies.New characters and situations are added to those from the already explosive Left Behind series to raise the tension to a fever pitch. With technical accuracy from the same people...

Koko and Roo’s First Day of School, written by Mel Madsen, is a heartwarming and engaging guide designed to introduce children to the Fruits of the Spirit. This delightful story helps young readers understand how to apply these virtues in their everyday lives through simple, relatable examples.In this charming book, children will be inspired to:Embrace love and patience in the face of challengesLearn practical ways to practice self-control, ...