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Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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A deep, science-backed look at how the coronavirus pandemic will change the way we live forever -- from renowned physician and sociologist Nicholas Christakis. APOLLO'S ARROW offers a riveting account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on American society as it unfolded in 2020, and on how the recovery will unfold in the coming years. Drawing on a combination of fascinating case studies and cutting-edge research from a range of scientific disciplines,...
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English
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"Fitzgerald puts you into the pulse-pounding action of more than a dozen epic races from running, cycling, triathlon, XTERRA, and rowing with thrilling race reports and revealing post-race interviews with the elites. Their own words reinforce what the research has found: strong mental fitness lets us approach our true physical limits, giving us an edge over physically stronger competitors. Each chapter explores the how and why of an elite athlete's...
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Publisher
Apollo Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A no-holds-barred, gonzo dive into the world of extreme behavior; from abstinence to ego, punishment to curiosity, obsession to reinvention, acclaimed journalist Jenny Valentish uncovers what drives those who push the limits of endurance. What do extreme eaters, MMA fighters, ultra-marathon runners, and BDSM practitioners have in common? What drives some people to push their bodies and minds to the brink, putting everything on the line to test the...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"For the reader who loved the approach to life in Girl, Wash Your Face but who tends to relate to the no-bullshit language of Unfu*k Yourself" --
Who's ready to stop thinking about weight loss? To free their brain from thoughts about ketones, calories, and fasting? Who wants life to be more effortless, energetic, and empowered? Welcome to a refreshing and gloriously unapologetic conversation about health, fitness and habits. Award-winning trainer...
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Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. The author teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insights on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. More than just exercise, she shows readers how this art helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy).--Publisher.
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Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
""Is this normal picky eating stuff, or is there more going on here?" It's a question many parents worry about, and the same question one mom asked Jennifer Friedman in a session about her son Ryder, who struggled to eat more than chicken nuggets and French fries. In Stories of Extreme Picky Eating, Jennifer invites you into her nutritional therapy office to meet real kids struggling with serious food aversions, and learn the strategies that helped...
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Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
c1994.
Language
English
Description
James E. Loehr, one of the world's top sports psychologists, has trained more than 100 world-class athletes - from gold medalist Olympic speed skater Dan Jansen, boxer Ray Mancini, and golfer Mark O'Mara to tennis stars Monica Seles, Martina Navratilova, and Jim Courier. Over a decade ago his bestselling book Mental Toughness Training for Sports became an instant classic. Now, utilizing new breakthroughs and scientifically proven studies, he has devised...
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