Follow these real life stories of an inner city teacher's struggle to instruct unruly kids and find simple solutions a teacher or parent can use to manage children. When you have children of your own, you realize the struggle of preoccupying one child. Add 20 or more children into the mix and you have teaching. How are you going to keep every child occupied and group different learners? How are you going to manage the kid who jumps out of windows? Instead of writi...

CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking* Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations* Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency* Advice from expert contributors throughout adds full range of experienceThe latest addition to the award-winnin...

Dan "Hendo" Henderson was the first fighter in MMA history to become a double champion, winning championships in PRIDE Fighting Championships and Strikeforce. He faced the biggest names in MMA, on his unparalleled run through the early days of MMA through its remarkable rise in popularity, squaring off against the likes of Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping, Vitor Belfort, and Renzo Gracie. Henderson's first fight against Mauricio...

Are you a personal trainer, performance coach or fitness enthusiast who wants to understand the world of functional training?Do you want to know how to incorporate tools like kettlebells, battle ropes and functional bags into your workouts in a purposeful way?Are you looking for a logical, comprehensive and road-tested guide to functional movement and fitness?Look no further.Dan and Tarek, co-founders of the Functional Training Institute, have created the Ada...

Purpose Driven Movement is a logical, comprehensive and road-tested guide for personal trainers, performance coaches and fitness enthusiasts seeking to understand the world of functional movement and fitness.Tarek Michael-Chouja, owner of the Functional Training Institute, created the Adaptive Functional Training System for those wanting to go deeper into the world of functional training. His approach is the result of years of experience and research compi...

China’s traditional system of dispute resolution and maintenance of order in society has been treated by Western scholars as legal history, but because the Chinese system is radically different from European systems in its conceptual structure and therefore does not fit into the familiar categories and models of Western law and jurisprudence, such treatment has been inadequate and often misleading. In Order and Discipline in China, Thomas B. Stephens provides a new approach, metho...

Discover the secrets used by world-class athletes to help you change your mindset and unleash your full athletic potential, without the need for expensive sports psychologists!Sports psychology is often regarded as the key to success, but unfortunately, it typically comes with a hefty price tag that many self-supporting athletes just cannot afford. Thankfully there are ways you can implement evidence-based and thoroughly researched techniques to improve your game and change your ...

The Adventures of Angus the Mouse is about a mouse that loves to adventure and despite his passion to discover new and exciting things he battles with everyday situations we all face in life. As in fitting in and being accepted by others and most importantly his siblings. When Angus faces his biggest fears on his journey he learns valuable lessons along the way that teach him the true meaning of family and friendship.

"Howl" is a poem written by Allen Ginsberg in 1955, published as part of his 1956 collection of poetry titled "Howl and Other Poems." Ginsberg began work on "Howl" as early as 1954. "Howl" is considered to be one of the great works of American literature. It came to be associated with the group of writers known as the Beat Generation, which included Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs. There is no foundation to the myth that "Howl" was written as a performance piece and later published b...

In this new Second Edition Cory Routh covers everything you will need to know for safe, fun and successful kayak fishing. Kayak Fishing gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you'll need to get started in the growing sport of kayak fishing. Learn how to choose the right kayak for fishing. Full-color photographs throughout. Learn which PFDs and paddles to select. Kayak safety and self-rescues. Basic paddle strokes and maneuvering. Basic and advanced kayak riggin...

No political concept is more used, and misused, than that of democracy. Nearly every regime today claims to be democratic, but not all 'democracies' allow free politics, and free politics existed long before democratic franchises. This book is a short account of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Rome through the American, French, and Russian revolutions, and of the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world. It argues that democ...

One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat.These are just a few of the true stories you’ll find ...