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In recent years the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) & no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor; competitor; & champion of numerous grappling MMA & NHB events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book Mastering Jujitsu." From the origins of the art to personal techniques you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu & learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art & he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos. Not only will " Mastering Jujitsu" help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics & fight plans but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases & teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether youre caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper h&. The depth & breadth of topics covered in " Mastering Jujitsu" will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding & execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles you will get all the tactics strategies techniques & drills you need for close combat fighting." ...

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The fifth edition of this bestselling book is for school & college students taking courses in Modern World History & for undergraduates in History & International Relations. It is a complete self-contained lively & highly readable course suitable for individual study or classroom use. The general reader who wishes to find out how the world got into its present state will also find the book useful. Key features of the fifth edition: * A new chapter on Latin America & its changing relationship with the USA * New sections on the Arab Spring the 2008 financial crash & its aftermath & the European Union in crisis * New material on the changing face of communism in China; USA: Bush to Obama; Russia under Putin & Medvedev; the continuing conflict between Palestinians & Israelis & the war against terrorism Content
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Mastering The Art of Baking" is the first volume in a major new " Murdoch Books" series. " The Mastering The Art of".. .series brings easy-to-follow advice & knowledge to the home kitchen in an accessible & engaging way. Packed with recipes that yield impressive results with little effort these books are a must-have for anyone who wants to learn more about cooking. With detailed instructions approachable recipes & step-by-step photographs each book contains must-know basics within an up-front chapter for easy reference. There is information on how to choose & store ingredients; descriptions & uses of specific ingredients; information on equipment & utensils as well as basic recipes & techniques. Each book features a comprehensive selection of classic recipes
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This expertly presented new book covers all the necessary aspects of the art of beautiful writing" setting out the essential tools needed to begin teaching all the basic strokes to form letters & providing a rich variety of alphabet templates from which to work. An additional feature of the book is a fabulous gallery of examples from the very best calligraphers working today. In the first section of the book the basics are clearly explained: the materials & equipment you will need & practical instruction for the calligraphic techniques. The second section of the book presents 50 original step-by-step projects that offer practical ideas & inspiration for using calligraphy in all kinds of ways." ...