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Future-proof your body and restore strength and mobility to everyday movements--all from home. You won't believe how much these simple…
exercises will transform your life and give you confidence. All you need is your body, and maybe a chair and some very light weights. They say 50 is the new 40, and you can make that a reality with streamlined functional training that is designed specifically for seniors and baby boomers! Stay Fit for Life empowers you to move with more ease and efficiency when performing functional movements.Bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching--exercies targeting these movements make everyday activities such as running, gardening, or playing with grandchildren both easier and more enjoyable. Unlike traditional resistance training that targets isolated muscle groups, the compound movement exercises in Stay Fit for Life engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, helping people of all fitness levels lead more active, dynamic lives.Here's what you'll find in Stay Fit for Life: - Over 60 step-by-step exercises to increase strength, improve mobility, and enhance flexibility, all demonstrated with bright, clear photography - Modifications for every exercise to make it easier or more challenging, including chair and low-impact variations - Three four-week fitness programs designed to match every fitness level - Twenty prescriptive workout routines designed to target specific needs such as lower back strength, posture improvement, aerobic fitness, balance and stability, and moreDK Eyewitness Lisbon (Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2021
Plan the perfect once-in-a-lifetime trip to Lisbon with this portable travel guide.Whether you want to stroll through the jumbled streets…
of Alfama, take in the fantastic views from Castelo de São Jorge, or sample the city&’s iconic custard tarts, Pasteis de Nata, at Belém, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Lisbon has to offer.Inside the pages of this Lisbon travel guide, you&’ll discover: • Our pick of Lisbon&’s must-sees, top experiences, hidden gems, and the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy • Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip • Expert advice and travel tips to help you get ready, get around, and stay safe • Color-coded chapters to every part of Lisbon, from Alfama and Baixa to Bairro Alto and Belém • Available in a handy format that is lightweight and portable Your next favourite holiday destination is LisbonHip, innovative, and affordable, Lisbon is definitely a bucket list destination! DK Eyewitness: Lisbon is the ideal pocket companion for your trip to the gorgeous Portuguese capital. Full color and packed with expert insights, travel advice, and detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights and experiences, this guide will transport you there like no other.One of the most charismatic and vibrant cities in Europe, Lisbon has an incredible mix of historic museums, colorful buildings, eclectic music and nightlife, squares, and cafés to watch the world go by. Hop on one of the city&’s yellow trams, see a traditional Fado show or take a day trip to the fairy tale village of Sintra. Lisbon is ready to take your breath away!DK Eyewitness Lisbon has been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.More locations to EyewitnessFor more than two decades, DK Eyewitness guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent advice, recommendations, and reviews. Discover guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe!Vancouver Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home (Local Travel Guide)
Par Jacqueline Salome, Lindsay Anderson, Vivian Chung, Aleem Kassam, Michael White. 2023
Keen to explore a different side of Vancouver? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn&’t your ordinary travel…
guide. Beyond Vancouver&’s beautiful scenery are stylish vintage stores, cozy wine bars and awesome art spaces that locals love – and that&’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as craft breweries and a night out in GastownA beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore VancouverHelpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sightsCompiled by five proud Vancouverites, this stylish travel guide is packed with Vancouver&’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.Whether you&’re a restless Vancouverite on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won&’t find in traditional guidebooks, Vancouver Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they&’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Vancouver? Explore further with our Top 10 guide to Vancouver and Vancouver Island.DK Eyewitness Argentina (Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2017
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Argentina is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide…
includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer, whether you're planning trips to the elegant, modern capital of Buenos Aires, spectacularly scenic Patagonia, or rich wine country of Mendoza. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region, from the best milonga — a place for dancing and listening to tango — in Buenos Aires, to the best horseback riding in the pampas, and the best parrilla (steakhouse) in every region of the country. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus, or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Argentina effortlessly. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Argentina truly shows you this country as no one else can.Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective Pilates programs.Do you struggle to practise Pilates regularly? Stress no…
more: these four 15-minute programs offer the flexibility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. At home, with just a mat and some weights, build these 15-minute routines into your week to get the lean, sculpted body you've always wanted. Clear, step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each move, targeted "feel it here" graphics help you to understand which part of your body to focus on, and at-a-glance reminders at the end of each 15-minute program show all the poses in sequence. 15-Minute Pilates will inspire you to make Pilates part of your weekly routine, so you will soon reap the benefits of enhanced health and wellness.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Local: Enjoy Fresher, Healthier Foods, and Help the Environment
Par Diane A. Welland. 2011
Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right There are so many great…
reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods. Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers: • Types of foods considered local• What is in season when• Storing foods• Money saving tips • A practical approach for a challenging endeavor • Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 statesThe Middle East Conflict (Idiot's Guides)
Par Alan Axelrod. 2014
The Middle East is often a pressure cooker of upheaval and the threat of war. Complex dynamics are at work,…
both culturally and politically, and understanding conflict in this region starts with understanding both recent and ancient events. Noted history writer, Alan Axelrod, PhD, breaks down the stereotypes and biases and helps readers not only understand what has been happening during the last 100 years, but why it has happened, who was involved, and what might happen in the future. Supplemental maps are also included.El Libro de Shakespeare (DK Big Ideas)
Par Dk. 2015
El libro de Shakespeare trae las obras de William Shakespeare a la vida con fotografías a todo color, imágenes, nubes…
de ideas, cronologías y citas que ayudarán al lector a comprender el contexto de las piezas y poemas de Shakespeare.Desde las obras más famosas de Shakespeare, como Romeo y Julieta y Julio César, hasta piezas menos representadas, como El rey Juan y Enrique VIII, cada obra del canon shakespeariano está recogida en esta completa guía, junto a sus principales poemas y más aclamados sonetos.En El libro de Shakespeare cada obra incluye una guía visual cronológica de la trama para que el lector pueda situarse en caso de perderse en el lenguaje de Shakespeare. Las guías de personajes proveen una referencia útil para lectores ocasionales y un valioso recurso para estudiantes y para aquellos que van a ver las obras representadas.Repleto de gráficas y explicaciones de las tramas, además de una introducción a la vida y la época de Shakespeare, El libro de Shakespeare es la guía definitiva para entender sus obras completas.Edición también disponible en inglés.El libro de Shakespeare brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full-color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context n of Shakespeare's plays and poems.From Shakespeare's most-famous plays, such as Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, to less-frequently performed works such as King John and Henry VIII, every play of the Shakespearean canon is collected in this comprehensive guide, along with his major poems and best-loved sonnets.In El libro de Shakespeare each play includes an at-a-glance guide to story chronology, so you can easily get back on track if you get lost in Shakespeare's language. Character guides provide a handy reference for casual readers and an invaluable resource for playgoers, and students writing reports on Shakespeare.Packed with infographics and explanations of plots and including an introduction to Shakespeare's life and times, El libro de Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to understanding the work of William Shakespeare.Also available in English edition.Ayurveda: An ancient system of holistic health to bring balance and wellness to your life (A Little Book of Self Care)
Par Sonja Shah-Williams. 2020
Make Ayurveda an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to holistic balance and wellness. Introducing…
Ayurveda, a natural approach to self-healing, alternative medicine, and wellness brought to you by experts Sonja Shah-Williams and Sahara Rose. Featuring tailored remedies including Ayurveda recipes, skincare, yoga, and mindful meditation techniques, this marvelous medicine book is a one-stop guide to all things nature and nurture. This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring: - What Ayurveda is and the benefits of the practice- A step-by-step illustrated guide to Ayurvedic practices - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to easily incorporate this Ayurveda practices into everyday lifeNew to Ayurveda? No worries, we&’ve got you covered!Ayurveda encompasses a view of the world based on ancient beliefs that everything is connected and that balance is the key to wellbeing. With a core focus on the prevention of disease by adopting anti-inflammatory diets, mindful meditation, and massages, this encyclopedia of ancient wisdom will elevate your health and wellbeing, leaving you feeling energized, grounded and mindful. Ayurveda combines spiritual practices and self-care strategies, by featuring tons of tips and tricks on wellness practices designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit, complemented by healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Fancy a new you this New Year? This curated collection of clean-eating dietary recommendations, herbal remedies, and spiritual practices will show you how to practice Ayurveda at home, and become a better and more balanced version of yourself. Make 2022 the year of wellness and healing yourself!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So once you&’ve completed Ayurveda, why not explore more books in DK&’s Little Book of Self-Care series? Discover how to make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine in Aromatherapy, or immerse yourself in the power of breathing to focus your mind in Breathwork.Top 10 Mumbai (Pocket Travel Guide)
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2019
An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Mumbai, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists - all designed…
to help you see the very best of Mumbai. Visit impressive museums such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, take in the architectural highlights of Kala Ghoda and around, explore the incredible nature trails at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, watch the sunset at Bandstand, or explore the 6th-century AD Elephanta Caves. From Top 10 Bollywood experiences to Top 10 famous markets - discover Mumbai's unmissable highlights with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Mumbai: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Mumbai, covering the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, and more - Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Detailed maps to help you navigate with ease - Covers South Mumbai, South Central Mumbai, West Mumbai, Central Mumbai, North Mumbai and beyond Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide to Mumbai? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide India. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.The Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook: 100 great recipes with fewer calories and less fat (Healthy Cookbook Ser.)
Par Dana Angelo White. 2018
Make delicious, healthy recipes faster and easier, and with less fat and fewer calories, using your Instant Pot multicooker.You know…
your Instant Pot multi-cooker can do it all--and now it can do it healthier!The Instant Pot is a digital multi-function cooker that can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, and even make yogurt; it cooks significantly faster than traditional methods, and leaves food more flavorful and more nutrient dense. Now you can make delicious, healthy recipes faster and easier, and with less fat and fewer calories, using your Instant Pot multi-cooker. Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook is the perfect resource for healthy recipes that utilize simple, everyday ingredients. In it you get:100 delicious, healthy recipes for breakfast, entrées, sides, desserts, and moreKey nutrition information for every recipe to help ensure you'll stick to your healthy eating plan Beautiful photography and a graphical approach to the recipes to help finding key information easierHelpful tips and tricks for using, cleaning, and maintaining your Instant Pot, and instructions for adjusting conventional recipes for cooking in the Instant PotMarvel: Mundos y escenarios (Marvel Universe Map By Map)
Par Nick Jones. 2023
- Universo Marvel: Mapa por mapa cuenta con 20 mapas, aprobados por Marvel, e ilustraciones de los célebres artistas Andrew…
DeGraff, Adam Simpson y Matt Taylor. - La exclusiva e impresionante portada original de Matt Taylor convierte el libro en una edición enormemente coleccionable . - El Universo Marvel es la franquicia cinematográfica más taquillera en todo el mundo.Viaja por mundos maravillosos a través del espacio y el tiempo. Explora el universo Marvel como nunca antes lo habías hecho. Marvel: mundos y escenarios es un apasionante recorrido que ilustra las historias, los personajes y las localizaciones que configuran el Universo Marvel, con comentarios de expertos y mapas creados por reconocidos artistas como Andrew DeGraff, Adam Simpson y Matt Taylor. Emprende un viaje sin igual por los reinos de Asgard, Wakanda y Atlantis, mundos perdidos como la Tierra Salvaje y la Isla de los Monstruos, los imperios cósmicos de los krees, los skrulls y los shi&’ar y ciudades como Manhattan o Latveria.© 2023 MARVEL—------------------------------------- &‘Universo Marvel: Mapa por mapa&’ boasts 20 new Marvel-approved maps, illustrations, and diagrams of the most iconic and significant locations in the Marvel Universe. - The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highestgrossing film franchise of all time.20 beautiful new Marvel-approved maps, illustrations, and diagrams of the most iconic and significant locations in the Marvel Universe. Original, exclusive cover and interior artwork makes the book a one-of-a-kind, hugely collectible edition. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highestgrossing film franchise of all time.© 2023 MARVELHit the trails with all the backpacking and hiking information you needYou know there's nothing quite like spending time with…
nature, enjoying the fresh air and magnificent vistas. But thinking about where to go, what to bring, and how to protect yourself from the elements might have you feeling less adventurous than you'd like. Well, it's time to get off the couch and onto the trail with Outdoor Adventure Guides: Backpacking and Hiking. Filled with practical tips, this guide gives you all the information you need to survive and thrive in the great outdoors.Packed with information ranging from preparing your body and choosing what to bring to handling the elements and knowing your first aid, this no-nonsense guide has everything you've been looking for in a trail buddy--and its travel-friendly size means it fits in any backpack you bring!So what are you waiting for? Go have an adventure!Whether you are planning to travel to Italy or just curious to learn a new language, this 15-minute language pack…
is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn Italian fast. 15 Minute Italian has 12 themed chapters, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. By practicing 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week you can introduce yourself, fix an appointment, order your favorite dish, ask about the nearest shopping center, and much more. This handy volume is an ideal Italian language course for beginners and also contains a menu guide and an Italian-to-English and English-to-Italian dictionary. It also comes with a free downloadable audio app for phones that will enable you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Italian speakers.The colorful illustrations and unique visual approach of 15 Minute Italian makes learning quick, easy, and fun.DK Essential Managers: Improving Your Memory (DK Essential Managers)
Par David Thomas. 2010
Learn how to train your memory, enhance your mental abilities, and keep your mind agile and alert. This book&’s expert…
tips, clear text, and informative illustrations will show you how to improve your concentration, organize your thoughts, and retain and recall information quickly and accurately to make your memory work for you both in personal and professional situations.The Essential Manager guides have sold more than two million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.Down to Earth: Gardening Wisdom
Par Monty Don. 2017
Written as he talks, this is Monty Don right beside you in the garden, challenging norms and sharing advice.Discover Monty's…
thoughts and garden ideas around nature, seasons, color, design, pests, flowering shrubs, containers, and much more. Read about the month-by month jobs he does in his own garden that he hopes are relevant to you. Monty's intimate and lyrical writing is accompanied by photos of his garden, showing areas rarely seen on television. This is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life."I have written many gardening books but this is the distillation of 50 years of gardening experience. It has all the tips and essential pieces of knowledge that enable you to make your garden grow well, and it also shares my view that gardening is the secret to living well too." - MontyThe Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to What You Must Know About Bariatric Su
Par Margaret Furtado. 2011
Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to…
link our brains together via the Cloud?Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication.There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumors and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and sprinkled with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.Flex Your Age: Defy Stereotypes and Reclaim Empowerment
Par Joan MacDonald. 2022
How did Joan do that? Now you can find out!As we get older, our bodies go through many changes, especially…
physical and mental. Most are out of our control. But for those that aren&’t, all we need sometimes is advice about how to make specific, sustainable, and successful decisions that can alter the course of how our lives go from that point forward.This is where Joan MacDonald of Train with Joan comes in. Just a few years ago, this septuagenarian wasn&’t happy with how she looked and what she ate. With help from her daughter, Michelle (a certified strength and conditioning specialist), Joan developed exercise and diet goals as well as objectives for how to change her mindset—not just how she saw herself physically but how she felt about herself mentally regardless of her physical fitness or her age.Change is hard. Doing things differently than you did them before is hard. Making different choices is hard. But in this book that's part self-help and part memoir, you'll learn how Joan made her miraculous transformation as well as how Michelle helped her mother on that journey. But you'll also learn motivation techniques, fitness and nutrition fundamentals, and how to find and contribute to a community of support. Change is intimidating, but this book will help you learn what you&’re capable of—and how to enrich yourself no matter at what stage in life you are. Everything you need to get started—and to stay dedicated to a new path—is inside this book. With Joan and Michelle by your side, you'll discover how to make changes for today, changes for tomorrow, and changes for the remainder of your life—long may you live.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method
Par Karon Karter. 2001
This book teaches the basics of the Pilates method of fitness, a whole body workout that strengthens the abs and…
back and straightens the posture. Practiced worldwide by dance companies, physical therapists, and health clubs, the method is especially good for pregnant women, for people who have special fitness needs because of chronic back pain, joint stress, or obesity, and for anyone wishing to prevent osteoporosis.