Focuses on the mysteries of running, jumping, swimming and points scoring across the whole sporting spectrum. This title lets you find out: Why high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop? How fast Usain Bolt can ultimately run and how he could break his records without running any faster? And, more.
Psychology for Dummies, What do psychologists do? Why do they do it? Does it take some sort of special aptitude to become a psychologist? How do you think psychologists feel about us asking all these questions about them? A psychologist friend of yours tells you that he is unhappy all the time and thinks it might have something to do with how he makes a living?how would you help? Now substitute the word ?people? for psychologist and you have some idea of the kinds of questions the science of psychology tries to answer?questions about behaviour, motive, aptitude, feeling, perception, and therapy. And while psychology may not provide definitive answers, it does offer powerful insights that can help you better understand who you are and why you feel and act the way you do. Psychology For Dummies is a fun, user?friendly guide to the basics of human behaviour and mental processes. In plain English and using lots of everyday examples, psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about and what it tells us about why we do the things we do. With this book as your guide, you?ll: Gain profound insights into human nature Understand yourself better Make sense of individual and group behaviours Explore different approaches in psychology Recognize problems in yourself and others Make informed choices when seeking psychological counselling From Freud to forensics, anorexia to xenophobia, Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Topics covered include: Major schools of thought and how they differ The role of the body, the mind, relationships and culture in human psychology What is consciousness, awareness, and consciousness of self? Instinct, feeling and emotion and where they come from Developmental psychology and how people learn The role of gender in psychology Abnormal and forensic psychology Emotional and psychological problems and psychotherapy Human behaviour is an endlessly fascinating subject. Get Psychology For Dummies and find out what the science of human behaviour has to say about why we do the things we do. Show More Show Less
Riding Masterclass offers a rare opportunity to experience tuition from the elite trainers of the equestrian world, including Carl Hester, Richard Davison and Christopher Bartle. Each lesson takes a 'real' horse and rider through an area of training with which they are struggling. Topics covered range from improving the way the horse moves to developing confidence in horse and rider. Lessons are enhanced with tips and fresh guidance from the experts themselves, offering riders new ideas and fresh insight.
The twentieth century saw two world wars and many other conflicts characterised by technological change and severity of casualties. Medicine has adapted quickly to deal with such challenges and new medical innovations in the military field have had advantages in civil medicine. There has thus been interplay between war and medicine that has not only been confined to the armed forces and military medicine, but which has impacted on health and medicine for us all. These themes will be examined from the Boer War to the dawn of a new century, and a 'war against terror;' the experiences of individuals as doctors, nurses and patients, are highlighted, with personal, sometimes graphic, first-hand accounts bringing home the realities of medical treatment in wartime.
Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfil themselves.' These powerful words, spoken by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address as the new president of South Africa, are taken from just one of the forty important and thought-provoking speeches in this collection. Ranging from 1945 to the present day, they provide an important insight into the modern world. Inspirational speeches by Winston Churchill, Mikhail Gorbachev, Martin Luther King, Barack Obama and many others are supplemented with biographies of each speaker, as well an exploration of their words' significance and an historical account of the consequences of their oratory. This is a history of the recent and contemporary world told through the speeches that shaped it.
History is packed with quirky tales and amusing anecdotes, the like of which you never heard about in history class at school. For instance, did you know that when Roosevelt travelled to Dakota in 1883, he was known as "four eyes" until he knocked a man unconscious in a bar-room brawl? Or that Empress Elizabeth of Austria was only assassinated as her murderer could not afford to go to Rome to kill his preferred target, the King of Italy? History Bites is an entertaining look at our past, featuring short stories that reveal some of the strangest or funniest moments in history. Over 500 historical accounts reveal unfamiliar facts about some of the most famous figures or events, from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. It is divided by subjects such as The Presidents, Royalty, Common Man, Politicians, The Arts, Great Minds, and Greek and Roman Times. This is a fascinating collection for anyone who is interested in finding out about the more down-to-earth tales of our past - rather than just reading about the well-known events. The first book in a new series, subsequent titles will include Politics Bites, Sports Bites, and, of course, Love Bites!
This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book. Inside you'll find rip?roaring stories of power?mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love ? not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! Revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan Accompanied by access to a timeline and 'Who's Who in British History' section on dummies.com This new edition contains an 8?page color insert so you can see who, what and where the ensuing historical action takes place
Complete with historical facts, newspaper articles and amazing photographs, this collection of headlines provides a unique journey through history and is an essential addition to any library. Alongside the harrowing reports of war, natural disasters and the brutal side of human nature, there are stories of courage, bravery and the incredible individuals who have helped to change the world.
Reflexology is a safe, gentle therapy that boosts the body's healing systems and helps combat stress. This comprehensive book contains everything you need to know about the subject, including zone maps of the hands and feet, techniques for working the reflex points, advice on how to prepare for a reflexology session, and a step-by-step routine to treat the whole body. With a detailed directory providing instructions to relieve common ailments, from digestive problems to skin complaints, plus specialised treatments to suit children and the elderly, this is the only guide to reflexology you'll ever need.