Interest in supernatural phenomena was high during Charles Dickens lifetime. He had always loved a good ghost story himself particularly at Christmas time & was open-minded willing to accept & indeed put to the test the existence of spirits. His natural inclinations toward drama & the macabre made him a brilliant teller of ghost tales & in the twenty stories presented here which include his celebrated A Christmas Carol the full range of his gothic talents can be seen. Chilling as some of these stories are Dickens has managed to inject characteristically grotesque comedy as he writeof revenge insanity pre-cognition & dream visions he indulges also in some debunking of contemporary credulity. ...

Available for the first time as complete & unabridged audio books (in two volumes) are all of the published ghost stories of father of the ghost story. Volume Two contains 20 stories including such famous tales as: Mr Humphreys & His Inheritance"; " The Story of a Disappearance & an Appearance"; " The Uncommon Prayer-Book"; "A View from a Hill"; & "A Warning to the Curious"." ...

Available for the first time as complete & unabridged audio books (in two volumes) this title contains all of the published ghost stories of father of the ghost story. This volume contains 14 stories including such famous tales as: Canon Alberics Scrap Book" " The Mezzotint"; " Oh Whistle" " Ill Come to You My Lad"; " The Treasure of Abbot Thomas"; & " Casting the Runes". It also comes with original music by Leigh Odlin." ...

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Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) & his brother Wilhelm (1786-1859) were philologists & folklorists. The brothers rediscovered a host of fairy tales telling of princes & princesses in their castles witches in their towers & forests of giants & dwarfs of fabulous animals & dark deeds. Together with the well-known tales of Rapunzel The Goose Girl Sleeping Beauty Hansel & Gretel & Snow White there are the darker tales such as Deaths Messengers which deserve to be better known & which will appeal not only to all who are interested in the history of folklore but also to all those who simply love good story-telling. ...

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Many fitness professionals & sports coaches working with clients find difficulties in ensuring their clients stay motivated. Any professional prescribing a fitness programme to a client knows that the biggest roadblock to success is the clients ability to make a change in their day-to-day life. You can tell clients what they need to know but you cant make lifestyle changes for them. You can however show understanding put changes in perspective offer motivation & lay out the smaller steps that build towards a greater goal. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE FOR SPORT & FITNESS PROFESSIONALS covers both theoretical issues related to behaviour change & motivation & practical application in the fitness or sport setting outlining all the different models of behaviour change & discussing clear motivation strategies. It is especially relevant for fitness professionals prescribing exercise to clients with health issues or referred clients who need support to become more active. But it is equally suited to helping recreational & amateur athletes who want to change their lifestyle or mental attitude in order to improve their performance. Written in clear accessible language for the non-scientist this a reference guide for: * fitness instructors & personal trainers * sports coaches & sports psychologists * professionals from the health & fitness industry working at Levels 3 & 4 of the qualifications framework * undergraduates & postgraduates in sports studies & health & fitness * those working to promote activity in community settings * anyone wishing to increase personal knowledge of behaviour change & motivation. ...

While Blender is a wonderful free & open source program for computer modeling & animation there has been a lack of unified up-to-date documentation for beginners. Removing the frustration from the learning process The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation helps beginners understand the basics of computer animation using Blender. The author begins with a detailed explanation of the Blender graphical user interface (GUI) & its method of navigation. He covers basic mesh modeling on both the object & sub-object levels. At this point the beginner 3D modeler can create a wide variety of models. The author moves on to materials camera lighting & rendering allowing the creation of more complete models & rendered images. He also

Includes:: a section on animation. This sequence provides a solid foundation for the more advanced topics discussed in later chapters. Alleviating the difficulties in learning Blender this book provides thorough instruction on the basics of this 3D modeling & animation program.

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The Complete Guide to Circuit Training is the second edition of the definitive guide to planning & teaching a circuit class. It is the established reference title on the subject for all group exercise instructors from trainees to the vastly experienced. Circuit training is one of the original forms of group exercise & is still the most popular. From fitness club classes through sport-specific routines to the use in medical rehabilitation it has a very wide appeal. This new edition has been completely updated to take full account of developments in the area & is now supported with detailed photography. The book comprises four parts: circuit training & its role in fitness planning & teaching session structure working with specific groups. Written by two of the leading authorities on the subject it is sure to continue as a must-have for all fitness professionals. Formerly published as Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training 2nd edition & now rebranded & in full colour in the Complete Guide series. ...

The Complete Guide series is designed for the fitness professional coach & student packed with ready-made training programmes tips & strategies. This is a new edition of the definitive core stability training handbook for fitness leaders & enthusiasts in an all you need to know format. Core stability concentrates on core abdominal muscle strength to improve posture strength & performance. This book looks at what core stability is the muscles that are involved & the benefits to improving your core stability. Including new exercises with specific exercises for different sports this new edition covers the use of a variety of equipment
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