Taekwondo Kyorugi" is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medallist Kuk Hyun Chung WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee & renowned martial arts author Sang H Kim it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. It helps you to learn the skills drills strategies & methods used by Korean coaches & competitors for years. It

Includes:: footwork kicks hand target drills heavy bag workouts coaching combinations strategy professional training opponent analysis conditioning weight control competition tips official Olympic rules scientific analysis of scoring & more."

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Tender aromatic & wonderfully diverse North African food is full of subtle flavours yet it is easy to create & delicious to eat. This newly updated bestseller

Includes:: the core recipes for traditional tagines & couscous but adds the exotic starters soups & salads that provide perfect companion dishes. Bring the spice & scent of the souk to your kitchen with this little gem.

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Tagines are the rich & aromatic casseroles that form the basis of traditional Moroccan cooking. These hearty one-pot meals flavoured with fragrant spices are cooked & served from an elegant specially designed cooking vessel also called a tagine. In Ghillie Basan's collection of deliciously authentic recipes you will find some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen such as the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates Almonds & Pistachios & the tangy Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon Green Olives & Thyme. Also included in this collection are less traditional but equally delicious recipes for beef & fish
- try Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes Peas & Ginger or a tagine of Monkfish Potatoes Tomatoes & Black Olives. Hearty vegetable tagines include Baby Aubergine with Coriander & Mint & Butternut Squash Shallots Sultanas & Almonds. Recipes for variations on couscous the classic accompaniment to tagines are also given plus plenty of ideas for fresh-tasting salads & vegetable side dishes to serve as part of your Moroccan-style feast. This title

Includes:: superb location photography plus fascinating essays on culinary traditions.


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Avantia needs a hero. Under the spell of an evil wizard the magical beasts that once protected the land are destroying it. Tagus the horse-man is terrorising the people & animals in the plains
- can Tom stop him? Don't miss FERNO THE FIRE DRAGON SEPRON THE SEA SERPENT ARCTA THE MOUNTAIN GIANT NANOOK THE SNOW MONSTER EPOS THE FLAME BIRD
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Beautifully illustrated throughout this indispensable guide to Tai Chi provides a complete introduction to this meditative art. Often practiced for health & longevity the simplicity & effectiveness of Tai Chi has meant that it has emerged as a popular & accessible way to cope with the pressures & strains of modern living worldwide. Containing a complete introduction to the principles & practices of Tai Chi & accompanied by clear & instructive photography throughout Angus Clark gives beginners & amateurs all of the support they need as they start to practice. Including sections on the basic principles of movement & the body how Tai Chi can help to heal life energies meridians & the seven major chakras as well as step-by-step guides to the complete movement sequence The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi will help to improve mind movement & focus for anyone seeking a more meditative approach to life. ...

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For nearly 5 000 years people have practiced T'ai Chi as a way to prolong life build strength & stamina improve concentration & achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can't be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T'ai Chi & would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics or you're only thinking about trying it & want to find out more before you take the plunge T'ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English Therese Iknoian & Manny Fuentes demystify T'ai Chi principles & practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms & concepts & break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors & authors either can't or won't. & with the help of crystal-clear illustrations & step-by-step instructions they get you on track with a T'ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you:* Increase balance & flexibility* Combat fatigue & reduce stress* Tone muscles* Unlock your power centers & boost energy* Improve focus & concentration* Breathe mindfully" & meditate* Enhance your sense of inner peace & well-being Discover just how easy it can be to make T'ai Chi & its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you'll quickly master the basic movements & forms as well as:* T'ai Chi's Yang 24-Movement Form* Qigong & Push Hands techniques* Techniques that help speed recovery from specific injuries* T'ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise Exercise is good for the body & soul. Now let Therese Iknoian & Manny Fuentes show you how to energize find inner peace & tone your muscles with the gentle art of T'ai Chi." ...

This is a comprehensive look at moving meditation". Increase muscle strength improve flexibility & reduce pain & stiffness. Each year millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical & mental benefits of tai chi & with " Tai Chi Illustrated" anyone can. Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu & mind
- body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi or energy. By following their lead readers can improve balance & coordination relieve stress & reduce pain & muscle stiffness. " Tai Chi Illustrated" is a step-by-step guide complete with detailed instructions & full-colour photographic sequences for the basic movements & popular forms such as Grasp Sparrows Tail & Part the Wild Horses Mane. Whether a newcomer to tai chi or an experienced practitioner " Tai Chi Illustrated" is the guide to the path of better health & self-awareness."
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Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s Tai-Pan" is the story of Dirk Struan the ruler
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Night after night they swallowed their fears & flew long distances through packs of enemy fighters to drop the bombs that could destroy Hitler & bring about the end of the war. Tens of thousands of young men never came back blown up or bailing out from burning aircraft to drop helplessley into enemy hands. Yet history has condemned their brave & valiant actions denouncing them for the destruction of German cities & civilians rather than acknowledging them for the heroes that they are. For the first time John Nichol & Tony Rennell tell the story of the controversial last battles of Bomber Command through the eyes of the heroic men who fought them. ...