When The Anatomy of Stretching was originally published it was the first book to cover the topic of anatomy & physiology for stretching & flexibility. Since then others have been written but no other book on the subject contains more examples of stretching exercises or is able to take detailed anatomical information & present it in a way that is easy for everyone to underst&. This is where The Anatomy of Stretching is different: it is able to take you inside the body & show you both the primary & secondary muscles in action during the stretching process. The Anatomy of Stretching looks at stretching from every angle including: physiology & flexibility; the benefits of stretching; the different types of stretching; rules for safe stretching; & how to stretch properly. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts of any level as well as fitness pros The Anatomy of Stretching also focuses on which stretches are useful for the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. Plus in this second edition over twenty new stretches have been added; the chapter on physiology has been expanded; more detailed anatomy has been included with each stretching chapter; the top five stretches for a range of sports & sports injuries are listed; & a new numbering system has been included to help reference each stretch. ...

A fantastic clear introduction to stretching anatomy presenting some of the best stretching exercises to increase your flexibility along with step-by-step instructions full-colour photographs & detailed state-of-the art anatomical illustrations of the muscles used in each stretch. A poster of stretches is included. Clear illustrations identify which muscles you should be engaging to perform an effective stretch & crucially avoid injury. The book also features partner stretching office stretches lower-back stretches pregnancy stretches & a 10-minute quick stretch workout. ...

Descriptions of human physiology are illustrated with ninety panel paintings by N.P. James ROI which construct a detailed metaphor for the body. A viscous surface of pulped & washed colour interprets the intricate framework of muscles arteries bone & soft tissue all infused with an internal dynamic of potent nervous energy. First published in 2001 the volume carries colour images with descriptions of the location & function of portrayed parts. ...

Anatomy of the Spirit" is the first book to unify Eastern & Western spiritual healing into a programme for physical healing & personal power. In this breakthrough view of mind body & spirit Caroline Myss demonstrates that the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for consciousness & spiritual maturity are the same in all traditions & are also the same seven stages for healing. During her many years of research into the power centres of the body Myss has uncovered strong evidence that each illness we develop corresponds to a very specific pattern of emotional & psychological stress & that certain beliefs & attitudes influence corresponding areas of the human body. For example fears regarding financial stress affect the health of the lower back; emotional barriers to experiencing love undermine the health of the heart. A strong need to control others or your environment influences the health of the sexual area of your body. Caroline also discusses in depth why people do not heal & the reasons why we often find ourselves in difficult circumstances that never seem to change." ...

Adrian Raine is one of the world's leading authorities on the minds of the violent the criminal the dangerous the unstable. An Anatomy of Violence" is the culmination of his life's work so far offering the latest answers to some of the most difficult questions: what are the causes of violence? Can it be treated? & might it one day be stopped? Are some criminals born not made? What causes violence & how can we treat it? " An Anatomy of Violence" introduces readers to new ways of looking at these age-old questions. Drawing on the latest scientific research Adrian Raine explains what it reveals about the brains of murderers psychopaths & serial killers. While once it was thought upbringing explained all & subsequently explanations shifted to genetics Raine goes to great pains to explain that anti-social behaviour is complex & based on the interaction between genetics & the biological & social environment in which a person is raised. But the latest statistical evidence between certain types of biological & early behavioural warning signs is also very strong. Through a series of case studies of famous criminals Raine shows how their criminal behaviour might be explained on the basis of these new scientific discoveries. But the conclusions point to a host of philosophical & moral issues. What are the implications for our criminal justice system? Should we condemn & punish individuals who have little or no control over their behaviour? Should we act preemptively with people who exhibit strong biological predispositions to becoming dangerous criminals? These are among the thorny issues we can no longer ignore as our understanding of criminal behaviour grows. Praise for Adrian Raine's " The Psychopathology of Crime": " An extremely informative thoughtful & illuminating book.. .a tour de force". (David P Farrington Psychological Medicine). Adrian Raine is the Richard Perry University Professor in the Departments of Criminology Psychiatry & Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. For the past 35 years his research has focused on the neurobiological & biosocial bases of antisocial & violent behavior & ways to both prevent & treat it in both children & adults." ...

Abie follows the arc of a letter from London back to Africa to a coffee plantation that now could be hers if she wants it. Standing among the ruined groves she strains to hear the sound of the past but the layers of years are too many. Thus begins the gathering of her familys history through the tales of her aunts
- four women born to four different wives of a wealthy plantation owner her grandfather. Asana Mariama Hawa & Serah: theirs is the story of a nation a family & four womens attempts to alter the course of her own destiny.
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THE ANCESTOR'S TALE is a pilgrimage back through time; a journey on which we meet up with fellow pilgrims as we & they converge on our common ancestors. Chimpanzees join us at about 6 million years in the past orang utans at 14 million years as we stride on together a growing b&. The journey provides the setting for a collection of some 40 tales. Each explores an aspect of evolutionary biology through the stories of characters met along the way. The tales are interspersed with prologues detailing the journey route maps showing joining lineages & life-like reconstructions of our common ancestors. THE ANCESTOR'S TALE represents a pilgrimage on an unimaginable scale: our goal is four billion years away & the number of pilgrims joining us grows vast
- ultimately encompassing all living creatures. At the end of the journey lies something remarkable in its simplicity & transformative power: the first humble replicating molecules.
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Our ancestry influences more than just our physical characteristics
- it can also have a profound effect on who we are as people.
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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