Sports therapy has made huge advances in recent years & is no longer the preserve of the professional athlete. More & more people who take part in sport at all levels are seeking treatment from masseurs & other therapists for injury or the fatigue that follows intensive training. This landmark book is the first to set out in full the techniques & routines involved in sports massage as well as guidance on the treatment of specific injuries related to various sports. ...

This book is an authoritative text by the international experts in the field which presents a comprehensive review of the medical aspects of sports in relation to the following specific groups of clients: children & adolescents/ women/ veterans (the over 30s!)/ & special groups (those with specific medical conditions & the disabled). This approach by client group rather than by sport of type of injury is unique. ...

Packed with helpful advice on prevention & treatment of any sports injury Sports Pilates is a comprehensive sports therapy manual on avoiding & treating a huge range of injuries. More of us are participating in sports activities than ever before whether as a recreational jogger tennis player or as a weekend football player. As a result sports injuries are now on the increase. In this definitive guide to sports injuries & their rehabilitation Olympic Pilates instructor & physiotherapist Paul Massey shows how the majority of sports injuries are preventable & treatable using Pilates. Sport by sport Paul Massey identifies the most common injuries that occur & reveals how to spot the signs & symptoms of specific problems. Focusing on prevention & treatment Paul Masseys programme of clear illustrated exercises & professional treatment tips shows you how to integrate Pilates into your sporting activities. All the exercises are specific for a particular injury: some have been specially developed for maximum effectiveness in treatment. In an easy-to-follow format whatever your age or fitness level Sports Pilates is invaluable for all those who want to maximize their performance. ...

Frank Bascombe has a younger girlfriend & a job as a sportswriter. To many men of his age thirty-eight this would be a cause for optimism yet Frank feels the pull of his inner despair & especially of his recent losses
- his preferred career has ended his wife has divorced him & a tragic accident took his elder son. In the course of this Easter weekend Frank will lose all the remnants of his familiar life though he will emerge heroic with spirits soaring. This is a magnificent novel that propelled Richard Ford into the first rank of American writers.
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Spot Bakes a Cake is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill. This is a colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap board book Spot Bakes a Cake which features rescans of Eric Hill's original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. Spot plans a surprise for his dad's birthday. Lift the flaps in this lively picture book to see how he succeeds in making a very special cake. Praise for Spot: Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (Parents Magazine). Eric Hill's Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. Don't miss any of the Spot lift-the-flap classics: Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There Spot?; & Spot Says Goodnight."
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Spot Goes on Holiday" is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill. This is a colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap board book " Spot Goes on Holiday" which features rescans of Eric Hill's original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. When Spot goes to the beach he finds all sorts of fun things to do & even makes a new friend. Praise for Spot: " Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (" Parents Magazine"). Eric Hill's Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. Don't miss any of the Spot lift-the-flap classics: " Spot's First Walk"; " Spot's Birthday Party"; " Spot's First Christmas"; " Spot Goes to School"; " Spot Goes on Holiday"; " Spot Goes to the Circus"; " Spot Goes to the Farm"; " Spot's First Easter"; " Spot's Baby Sister"; " Spot Stays Overnight"; " Spot Goes to the Park"; " Spot Goes to a Party"; " Spot Bakes a Cake"; " Spot Visits his Grandparents"; " Spot Can Count"; " Who's There Spot?"; " Spot Says Goodnight"."
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of childhood favourite Spot with this colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap story Spot Goes to School" which features rescans of Eric Hills original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. Praise for Spot: " Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (" Parents Magazine"). Eric Hills Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. A range of Spot books for children through from baby to pre-school are available from Penguin including: " Spots Busy Day Sticker Book" " Spots Birthday Party" " Spot Goes to the Park" " Spot Bakes a Cake" & " Spots Fun-Time Colouring Book"."
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Spot Goes to School is a classic Spot book by Eric Hill. This is a colourful brighter edition of the classic Spot lift-the-flap board book Spot Goes to School which features rescans of Eric Hill's original artwork
- perfect for toddlers & children learning to read. Spot starts school for the first time & as the day goes on he finds himself having more & more fun. Praise for Spot: Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood". (Parents Magazine). Eric Hill's Spot picture books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide since Spot first appeared in 1980. Don't miss any of the Spot lift-the-flap classics: Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There Spot?; & Spot Says Goodnight."
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Spot has lost his ball at the circus. Where can it be? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill this delightful lost-&-found story with trademark simple text linked illustrations & lots of surprises behind the flaps is perfect for a new generation of Spot fans. ...

Spot has lost his ball at the circus. Where can it be? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill this is a delightful lost-&-found story with trademark simple text linked illustrations & lots of surprises behind the flaps. Spot is loved by toddlers all around the world & these brilliant lift-the-flap story picture books have become classics. ...