Lisa Purcell

This work collects together many photos of all types of penguins engaging in their Antarctic antics, and combines them with catchy quotations and interesting facts about these feathery non-fliers.

Penguins

Philip Striano

With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is a book that every runner and coach should have! Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog. But the joy and thrill of running are often marred by injuries that can bother you for a few weeks or for many years. That’s why every runner needs to have Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners. In this comprehensive workout guide for marathon runners, Striano and Purcell create a detailed exercise program devised to strengthen and stretch the major muscle groups used in running and jogging, including: • Warm-up and cool-down stretches • Stretches that target both the primary and secondary muscle groups • Step-by-step photos • How to get started, what to wear, and what running surfaces are best • How to identify, prevent, and treat common running injuries • And much more! Alongside each exercise you will find remarkable, true-to-life anatomical illustrations showing which muscles of the body are targeted. A handy guide lets you know the exercise’s benefits and cautions, along with tips on perfecting your form. Find out how to get started; what to wear and what running surfaces are best; and how to identify, prevent, and treat common running injuries. With a series of sample workouts that show you how to devise a training program to suit your unique goals, Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners is the ultimate reference for anyone who wants to get the most from their running regimen.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Running Workout

Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners

A Celebration of the World's Most Beautiful Lighthouses From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kõpu Lighthouse in Estonia (first constructed in 1531), this book traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries. Some of the amazing structures you'll read about include: Shark Island Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour Kribi Lighthouse near the Gulf of Guinea Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in northern Denmark The Tower of Hercules, overlooking the North Atlantic coast of Spain St. Anthony's Lighthouse in Cornwall Whitefish Point Lighthouse, the oldest active light on Lake Superior Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse, at the edge of the Hudson River Many more! Featuring lighthouses from Africa to Australia, and Europe to North America, they will leave you in awe.

A Celebration of the World's Most Beautiful Lighthouses

Lighthouses of the World

Amy Auman

With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is an essential book for every yogi and instructor! Yoga is more than just an exercise; it’s a way of spiritual living that has been growing in popularity throughout the years. But nothing ruins the tranquility of yoga faster than an unfortunate injury. Yoga focuses on almost every muscle in the body, from the core of the abdomen, to the muscles of the back, right down to the delicate muscles in the neck. All of these are prone to injury, and all of those injuries can keep you off the mat. That’s why every yogi needs Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga. Amy Auman and Lisa Purcell provide expert advice on how to achieve perfect flexibility while minimizing injury, with tools and training on the following subjects: • Finding the proper equipment: which mat works best for you • Warm-up stretches and why they are important • Corrective exercises to improve your balance and flexibility • Step-by-step photos • And much more! Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga details how to achieve each pose, or asana, and properly align your body to begin a daily routine that will provide you with a calm focus while improving your strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. A handy guide lets you know which muscles are the main targets of each asana, each asana’s benefits and cautions, and tips on perfecting your form. Here you’ll find all the information you need to help you avoid common injuries and become the best yogi you can be!

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Yoga Practice

Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Yoga

dr. Philip Striano

Kniha nezbytná pro každého vytrvalostního běžce, zejména pro maratonce! Praktické rady pro začátečníky i pokročilé, jak se na běh připravit, základní informace o výbavě, typech terénu, prevenci a řešení nejčastějších běžeckých zranění. Jak si zdokonalit formu, úvod do maratonského tréninku a hlavně konkrétní cviky na protažení a posílení hlavních i vedlejších svalů. V zadní části naleznete sestavy cvičení podle náročnosti a požadovaného typu tréninku. Cviky jsou znázorněny jednak fázovými fotografiemi provedení, ale každý navíc obsahuje také ilustraci cvičící postavy se zvýrazněním zapojených svalů a jejich popisy. Tento praktický průvodce vás navíc upozorní na možné chyby při provedení cviku, a vyzdvihne jeho konkrétní přínos pro zlepšení vašeho výkonu. Dr. Philip Striano je sportovní lékař a silový a kondiční specialista. Lisa Purcell je redaktorkou a spisovatelkou zaměřující se na témata z oborů zdraví a fitness.

Strečink a trénink pro běžce - anatomie

Nancy Hajeski

Marcel Brousseau

A celebration of all things tattoo, this visually appealing wealth of tattoo knowledge will have you running for the nearest tattoo artist. The twenty-first century has seen a boom in tattooing, with millions of American’s—23 percent of them—boasting ink on their body. This popular pastime is not something to be taken lightly, as there are dozens of aspects to consider when planning your ink. Art on Skin helps with that planning by detailing the different types of art, ink, and artists that pervade the industry. Using striking visuals, Art on Skin showcases the beauty of the art of tattooing and aids in the choosing of a style, with detailed descriptions of the many different styles of tattoos, including fine art, cartoon characters, wildlife, and many more. The full-color photographs within these pages will leave you with dreams of your own pieces, and stories from others who have lived the tattoo experience will keep you from stumbling upon unwelcome surprises. This is the perfect book for tattoo lovers and prospective tattoo junkies of all kinds.

Lisa Purcell

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