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DK Readers L3: Soccer School (DK Readers Level 3)
Par Dk. 2015
Find out what it takes to become a starter with soccer rules, skills required for different team positions, and coaching…
tips.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.Get Strong for Women: Lift Heavy - Train Hard - See Results
Par Alex Silver-Fagan. 2017
A streamlined exercise program uniting diet advice and step-by-step exercises for women who want to train hard and lift heavy…
to look and feel strong.Women who lift know that training with weights is the best way to firm your glutes, tone your abs, and sculpt a powerful, healthy body. Forget the waif-like model: girls with muscle prove that strong is beautiful, so it's time to brave the pain for the gain to get the body you want. This fitness manifesto provides clear, step-by-step exercise instruction as well as easy-to-follow workout programs so you can enter the weight room with confidence and become your strongest self. Using strength-training, cardio, and weight-lifting exercises, Get Strong for Women gives you the tools you need to build muscle, burn fat, and get a strong, fit body.DK Readers L4: Skate! (DK Readers Level 4)
Par Amy Junor. 2013
Advanced readers will adore this thrilling book about the world of skateboarding. Follow Gus, a beginning skateboarder, as he learns…
basic moves as well as the more complex tricks and jumps. Read all about how Gus makes friends and teaches them new skateboard tricks. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!The Horse Encyclopedia (DK Pet Encyclopedias)
Par Elwyn Hartley Edwards. 2016
A stunning celebration of the equine world. This definitive visual guide to horses and ponies includes a list of over 150…
different breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. This stunning volume is the perfect reference guide for horse lovers of all ages!Inside the pages of this horse encyclopedia, you&’ll find: • A comprehensive horse compendium. • Expert care advice on keeping, feeding, grooming and caring for horses. • Panels on famous breeds, or individual horses, owners, riders or breeders. Everything about horses!From tiny ponies to heavy draft horses and speedy thoroughbreds, horses are among the most influential animals in human history. The Horse Encyclopedia explores the evolution and anatomy of the horse and its place in history, art and culture. Gorgeous photography of horse breeds worldwide is accompanied by knowledgeable text describing the origins, history and characteristics of a definitive list of horses and ponies. This animal encyclopedia also includes expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming and horse health.Love animals? Try our other animal encyclopedias!The Horse Encyclopedia explores all you need to know about horses and ponies in one dazzling volume — a must-have for any equine enthusiast! Other Definitive Visual Guide series titles include the Dog Encyclopedia and Cat Encyclopedia, stunning celebrations of your favorite pets!Yoga For Kids: Simple First Steps in Yoga and Mindfulness (Mindfulness for Kids)
Par Susannah Hoffman. 2018
Teach your kids about yoga and mindfulness with this mindful yoga activity book. Yoga activities are a great way to…
teach children about relaxation, meditation, and peace--while having fun at the same time.This book is packed with yoga activities for kids and mindful games. Kids can stretch into tree pose, bend into butterfly pose, learn how to make a mindfulness jar, and find out why and how we should stretch through a series of fun yoga poses and sequences.With more than 50 poses and activities, Yoga for Kids has everything you need to know about yoga for children. Children are guided through each pose, to make sure they achieve maximum fun and mindfulness in their yoga practice. Parents are given notes on each pose, to let them know what benefits it brings and how to stay safe.Yoga for kids shows that supporting a child's positive mental health doesn't need to be expensive, time-consuming, or difficult. Poses and activities help children to de-stress, focus, and get moving while having fun.Rutas (Hike): Senderismo para descubrir el mundo
Par Dk Eyewitness. 2022
* Incluye mapas y perfiles de altitud.* Abarca 125 recorridos, desde sencillas caminatas de un día hasta grandes travesías.* Incluye…
la ruta del Camino de Santiago y la Garganta del Cares.* Cada capítulo explora un continente diferente.125 rutas para descubrir el mundo.Es hora de calzarse las botas y emprender una gran aventura. Asciende montañas, explora la costa o atraviesa densos bosques. Este libro te invita a recorrer las 125 rutas de senderismo más pintorescas y espectaculares del mundo y te ofrece información para todo tipo de recorridos, desde suaves paseos de un día hasta épicas marchas de larga distancia. Encuentra toda la inspiración para explorar el mundo a pie.—------------* Includes maps and elevation profiles.* Covers 125 hikes, from straightforward day walks to epic cross-country treks.* Each chapter covers a different continent.Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, this book is packed with ideas for your next hiking trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each trail will have you itching to get walking, while handy maps, elevation profiles, and practical information. Hike is your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime.A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know…
everything!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you&’re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci&’s Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more – this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere.Celebrate your child&’s curiosity as they:- Read all about individual sports, team sports, motor sports, and winter sports- Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more- Discover key moments in sporting historyOur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations and educational text, written in a friendly, witty and fun manner, featuring a combination of fact-files, detailed paragraphs, labels, and speech bubbles. Topics are simple to navigate – perfect for knowledgeable sports fans who want to read about their favorites as well as readers who are unfamiliar with sport and are looking to learn.Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is part of the educational kid&’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.How to Play Chess
Par Dk. 2016
Learn chess the fun way and add firepower to your chess strategies with this beginner&’s guide to the world's most…
popular game of skill. From the opening move to checkmate, How to Play Chess is an easy-to-follow guide to achieve grandmaster greatness. Perfect for children aged 8–13, this companion explains chess tactics and strategies in simple language supported by amazing 3-D images. Starting with basic terms and techniques, this book will make you a chess champion and teach you master tips to impress your opponents. The book begins with a short history of chess and also explains the basic rules and objectives of the game. It contains descriptions of popular moves and the reference section illustrates the moves of one of the most famous chess games – the Opera Game played by the Duke of Brunswick in 1858. Grab a copy of How to Play Chess and learn to solve the toughest of chess challenges.Science of Strength Training: Understand the anatomy and physiology to transform your body
Par Austin Current. 2021
Is it time to lose weight, gain muscle, and speed up your metabolism? Discover the hard science needed to perfect…
each exercise and build your strongest body – at home or in the gymPacked with research that supports the notion that bodyweight exercises help you reach your weight and fitness goals, this simple to follow guide also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health.Inside the pages of this strength training book, you&’ll discover: • The physiology and benefits of strength training • Workout plans for beginners, enthusiasts, and personal trainers • The hard dietary science that debunks common myths and important information to properly fuel your body • Depictions of 33 exercises: how to do them, common mistakes, and the benefits of each Work towards your strength goalsIn this book, Author Austin Current takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition, and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn&’t, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Filled with CGI artwork and science-backed information, this exercise book will help you transform your body and improve your well-being. Not only that, but this title also includes full workout plans and over 100 individual exercises. You&’ll learn how your muscles engage at each stage, how to do movements properly and without injury, and it shows you different variations for home and gym. This book is also packed with nutritional information and includes dietary advice for vegans and vegetarians. Discover more in the series DK's Science of series dives into the science of various types of exercises such as weight training, running, and yoga. Each book discusses the benefits of the specific type of workout and how you can transform your outlook about health and fitness. How The Book WorksThe first section — human physiology — introduces you to the wonder that is skeletal muscle and the mechanisms that underpin strength training&’s demands on the body. It will help you understand how muscles work and grow, and how the resistance work stimulates muscles to develop strength and size, alongside its positive impacts on bones and connective tissue. It also explains how the body powers muscular work and shows you how to calculate your own daily macronutrient requirements. Lastly, you&’re given an overview of the benefits to the brain, and the crucial role it plays in attitude and mental health.The second section — strength exercises — is devoted to a comprehensive collection of strength training exercises to perform, along with many variations offered to compliment your available training equipment, personal preferences, and level of challenge — at home or in the gym. Each exercise displays the muscles being used throughout the movement with detailed instruction on how to achieve proper form and technique; common mistakes are covered, too.The third section — preventing injury — explores common injuries related to resistance training, with explanations on how to avoid them and how to return to training if you do suffer an injury. A consistent and structured routine, including a proper warm-up, prepares the body for work, and the various mobility exercises and stretches given will help you tune in to how your body is responding to the training.The final section — how to train — outlines everything you need to know about the variables of effective strength training, such as training volume and fatigue management. Whether you want to build muscle, strength, or endurance, you&’ll find an easy-to-follow program to suit, as well as alternatives for those wanting toWhether you want to bend it like Beckham or dribble like Ronaldinho, The Soccer Book is the ultimate visual guide…
to soccer skills, rules, tactics, and coaching, illustrating every aspect of every variant of the sport more clearly, and in more detail, than any other book has done before.Discover every aspect of bicycle repairs and maintenance more clearly than ever before with the most up to date and…
accessible bike manual on the marketWhether you&’re a mountain biker, cycling commuter, or road racer, with this up-to-date reference guide at your side, you'll know how to keep your bicycle running smoothly for years.This is your complete maintenance guide to bicycle servicing and repairs! From improving its performance to getting your hands dirty with emergency repairs, learn everything you need to know about your bicycle and how to keep it trouble-free and on the road.This new edition is fully revised and updated, covering the latest models and technology. It also includes: • Clear, jargon-free advice steers you through a complete maintenance program • Detailed step-by-step photographs demonstrate how to correctly set up, clean, maintain, and repair your bicycle • Guides on how to fit and use cycling gadgets like GPS and other accessories. A Handy Guide for All Bicycle Enthusiasts This accessible bicycle book is packed with practical, step-by-step advice and extremely detailed photographic tutorials showing you how to explore every part of your bicycle&’s anatomy. Learn how to maintain essential areas, such as brakes, rims, tires, and steering, as well as complex components, including hub gears, hydraulic brakes, and suspension forks.This essential bicycle repair book equips you with the tools and techniques you need to fix any problems you may face while taking care of your bike. It&’s a must-have for every cyclist&’s bookshelf.DK Adventures: Horse Club (DK Adventures)
Par Patricia J. Murphy. 2014
Saddle up for an adventure with two sisters as they revitalize their school's horseback riding club while also helping out…
at their family's bakery in DK Adventures: Horse Club. Emma adores horses as much as she idolizes her older sister, Amanda. She dreams about riding a cinnamon-colored horse in a show alongside her one day. Emma's wish looks like it's about to come true — but it's not such a smooth ride. Join Emma and Amanda at Paddock Promises' camp and learn how to handle, groom, tack up and ride a horse, meet horses from myths and legends, plus get a recipe to bake sweet pony cupcakes in DK Adventures: Horse Club. DK Adventures are an innovative mix of narrative and nonfiction for kids ages 8-11 featuring engaging, action-packed stories that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. With diaries, recipes, poetry, instructions, graphics, or songs, the genre spreads in each DK Adventures title enhance the story and reinforce curriculum learning, while the expansive range of entertaining nonfiction subjects will appeal to boys and girls everywhere. Supports the Common Core State Standards.All you need is a mat to reap the benefits of pilates. There's no excuse not to begin your at-home…
pilates practice!The book takes readers through the complete sequence of Pilates Mat exercises with photos and step-by-step instructions. Formal Pilates classes are enormously beneficial; however, they are also very expensive. Using The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pilates on the Mat, readers can practice Pilates Mat exercises on their own--without all the expensive and intimidating equipment found in the studio or gym. Pilates is a fitness phenomenon that's been around for nearly 100 years. Through a series of strength and stretching exercises, it builds core body strength, improves posture, relieves pain, alleviates symptoms of serious chronic diseases, and has a positive impact on all of the vital systems--all while building a connection between the body and the mind.Along the way, fitness expert Karon Karter gives readers: • A Pilates primer: how and why the method works on every body, inside and out. • Basics for better breathing and posture. • Safe instruction for flexing toward your healthiest self. • Expert advice on Pilates Mat exercises and using simple equipment, such as the Magic Circle. • Poses and postures to increase range of motion, bone density, respiration, circulation, and muscle control. • Exercises for toning muscles and melting fat, making the body look lean, healthy, and younger.Train Like a Bodybuilder at Home: Get Lean and Strong Without Going to the Gym
Par Erin Stern. 2022
Everyone who strength trains wants to get strong, lean, and ripped, but not everyone wants to go to a gym…
to do it-gyms are expensive, crowded, and dirty. In today's world, people are seeking a safer, simpler, more practical way to get fit and get strong, and also do it with the help of a proven expert. Erin Stern is an internationally respected bodybuilder with numerous awards to her name, including two Ms Figure Olympia titles and 14 IFBB titles. Her positive, inspiring approach to training will appeal to anyone: from beginners who are just looking for a simpler way to get fit, to seasoned weight trainers who want to stay strong even when they're not in the gym. Train Like a Bodybuilder at Home follows a simplified approach to strength training and requires minimal equipment, using bodyweight movements and miniumal equipment to mimic many of the more complex exercises that often are done only in a gym. You don't need a gym membership to train like a bodybuilder!Here's what's inside:- Over 60 exercises that all can be performed with simple, basic home equipment- Training tips and and variations to ensure you'll be perform every exercise properly- 9 fat-burning, muscle-building workouts that range from 4 to 6 days and will challenge beginners as well as advanced readers- Practical, helpful guidance for managing nutrition, buying equipment, setting up your own home gym, adapting to training at home, and moreMarvel The Way of the Warrior: Marvel's Mightiest Martial Artists
Par Alan Cowsill. 2021
Is Shang-Chi Marvel's ultimate fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and…
hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors.Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior.© 2020 MARVELThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Functional Training Illustrated
Par Frances Sharpe, Justin Price. 2009
Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees . . . and shovel that driveway! The goal of functional training is…
getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes:• A functional fitness self-assessment• More than 120 exercises for different levels, using either props or one's own body weight• More than 300 photographs demonstrating proper movements• Warm-up and cool-down exercises• Sample workout plans for personalized results. • An appealing, practical approach to exercise, with more than 120 highly–illustrated exercises.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fishing Basics, 2E
Par Mike Toth. 2000
You&’re no idiot, of course. You know that the joy of fishing comes with skill, patience, and the right equipment.…
You can get yourself to the water and relax, but when it comes to baiting your hook and casting your cares away, you feel like a minnow swimming with the sharks!Don&’t throw back your angling ambitions just yet! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Fishing Basics, Second Edition gives you the essentials for a successful fishing expedition—whether you&’re heading for the local creek or the high seas. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get:• An emergency fishing guide to help get you started immediately• The lowdown on tackle—hooks, lines, sinkers, and more• All the right moves to feel, hook, play, and land your catch• The bottom line on what you&’ll need (and need to do) if you want to flyfish, saltwater fish, or fish in still watersStrength Training Exercises for Women: Tone, Sculpt, and Stay Strong for Life
Par Joan Pagano. 2014
Packed with more than 200 visual step-by-step exercises designed to burn calories, strengthen the core, and tone the body, Strength…
Training for Women is a must-have for core-conscious women who want to target key areas of their body and maintain all-round strength and fitness.Fit Quickies: Five-Minute, Targeted Body-Shaping Workouts
Par Lani Muelrath. 2013
Transform your body--5 minutes at a time! In Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts, health and fitness expert Lani Muelrath…
gives you a complete collection of quick, easy-to-follow body-shaping exercises that zero in on your problem areas and gives them a solid challenge for change. These effective, research-driven collection of exercises for functional fitness cut through the confusion of trends and complicated weight loss routines. Fit Quickies minimizes the time investment needed to see results, yet is honest about what is needed to achieve fitness and body-shaping goals.Clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs eliminate all the guesswork!With these exercises, you'll lift and shape your body and soon see a flatter belly, shapelier thighs, firmer arms, a tighter tush, a whittled waist, a strong core, and so much more. Each illustrated step-by-step exercise helps you get motivated, stay focused, and avoid common errors.Lani has helped thousands of people transform their bodies--and their lives--with her 3 pillars of healthy weight and fitness: a simple exercise plan, a whole-food plant-based diet, and mindset mastery. In this book, she gives you specific strategies on exactly what to do for success in each area.The body you've always dreamed of can be yours. Fit Quickies gives you the tools to make it happen.Stretching (Idiot's Guides)
Par Melanie Roberts, Stephanie Kaiser. 2013
Proper stretching can lead to better health; greater range of motion; and a longer, healthier life. However, if done improperly,…
it can lead to unnecessary pain and injury. Idiot's Guides: Stretching is a simple and clear guide to safe, healthy stretching for people of all ages and with all ranges of health. Each stretch is introduced in an easy-to-understand, full-color format that teaches you to stretch the right way. Along the way, you'll benefit from easier as well as more advanced modifications, and learn how to avoid incorrect techniques that can lead to the injuries that can result due to improper instruction. You'll also benefit from prescriptive routines designed around everyday movements to help ease many of the most common issues associated with chronic pain and limited range of motion.