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Contains more than 1,800 quotations from America's consummate author - Mark Twain. This book is filled with his opinions about the people he knew, the places he's been, and the books he wrote. It includes 150 illustrations taken from the original editions of Twain's publications, source citations for each quotation, and an annotated bibliography.

Dr. Franco Columbo, a well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology (and two-time Mr. Olympia) presents the most successful strategies and diet plans for achieving a superior physique. How the body utilizes the basic nutrients and how to use that to your advantage is explained in detail.

Imagine savoring three delicious, satisfying meals every day without worrying about counting calories or calculating fat grams. Now you can enjoy hundreds of combinations of tempting, flavorful breakfasts, lunches, dinners--even desserts--all for only 1200 calories a day.Every dinner contains no more than 400 calories per serving. Each breakfast and lunch contains only 350 calories per serving, and every delicious dessert contains just 100 calories per serving. All you have to do is select the meals you want to combine for any particular day.Choose from such low-calorie offerings as:Buttermilk pancakes with blueberry sauce, canadian bacon, and sliced orangesRoast beef salad with blue cheese in pitas and fresh apple slicesSliced turkey with mushroom gravy, whipped potatoes, peppered peas, and apricot halvesRaspberry-kissed pears in phyllo nestsEach low-calorie, low-fat recipe includes easy-tofollow instruction and fat grams per serving. Many recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes or less.

Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. This book reveals secrets as: seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective; understanding the concept of Yin and Yang; and, defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances.

Based on the training principles of the Weider System of Bodybuilding, this book helps to improve your physique. It helps you master the fundamental of bodybuilding and how it reacts to various training and nutritional practices.

Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, drawings, and paintings-the last surviving grandmaster of the ancient art of ninjutsu, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, presents Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions. In it, he explains why, after more than 900 years, the art of the shadow warriors continues to inspire and serve practitioners from around the world. Dr. Hatsumi's book contains historic ninja scrolls and describes techniques for self-defense, and it debunks tricks that are attributed to the ninja but actually derive more from the circus than the martial arts. Essence of Ninjutsu is a fascinating, authoritative look at the roots of ninjutsu and how it continues to enrich the lives of its practitioners today. Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi is a bone doctor, artist, and writer, as well as the 34th grandmaster of the nine schools of the ninja arts in Japan. He has toured the United States in recent years to help Americans better understand the ninja and their way of life. His articles have appeared in all of the major martial arts magazines.

"Dave has produced what every coach dreams about . . . a smarter drill book for all situations and ages!" -- Roger Nielson, National Hockey League head coach for 20 years "The Incredible Hockey Drill Book is of great use for all coaches as well as young and older hockey players." -- Jacques Demers, National Hockey League head coach for 10 years (coached the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup championship in 1993) Properly run practices with well-executed drills are the pillars of effective coaching. In The Incredible Hockey Drill Book, former NHL coach Dave Chambers provides more than 600 illustrated, easy-to-follow drills for both novice and experienced coaches. These drills, divided into 24 categories, are designed to teach and improve conditioning, skating, checking, offensive and defensive play, goaltending, special teams, and much more. To help implement these drills, Chambers discusses teaching and learning theories and supplies ideas for drill and practice organization. Also included are 175 motivational slogans that may be used in various coaching situations. Coaches will find The Incredible Hockey Drill Book an invaluable resource for coaching hockey at all levels. Dave Chambers, author of Complete Hockey Instruction, has coached a number of championship teams at the junior, university, and international levels. In the NHL, he has worked as head coach and assistant coach with the Quebec Nordiques and the Minnesota North Stars. He teaches at York University in Toronto.

More Than 200 Terrific Projects Fully Illustrated for Easy Reference! Now every rainy day, birthday party, and play date can be a creative outlet for children with The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities. WIth over 200 classic projects and original creations--fully illustrated and organized by technique and medium--children and adults alike can find ideas and supplies that suit any occasion. Activities using paint, glue, string, or Popsicle sticks--everything's in here, including: Tricky Tree Art Deco-Decals Dragon on a Stick Whirling Whistles Paper Gliders Papier-Mache Pressing Flowers Terrific Terrariums Bug Catchers Pine-Butter Bird Feeders Moonscapes Japanese Wind Socks Origami Pocket Parachutes Hawaiian Leis Mobiles Shape and Grow Topiary Corn Husk Dolls Backyard Birdhouses Kazoos Red Radish Roses Cathedral Cookies From kitchen projects such as soap crayons and pasta mobiles to activities for the garden, including driftwood sculptures, sun shades, and pinwheels, to edible art with marzipan flowers and monster mosaic salad, everyone will find something to make, build, or do. Michael Brown is a fine artist, known particularly for his large outdoor murals. Roxanne Henderson is a freelance editor and writer. They live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with their son, Graham.

"Bryan Collins explores the common problem of emotional unavailability from an original, practical, and non-judgemental perspective. This book offers usable solutions to this human dilemma."Michael Share, Psy.D., L.P."Emotional Unavailability is an innotive look at ho a person's emotional style impacts his or her relationship patterns. The book goes beyond definitions of the various styles to provide techniques and tools for change."James W. Keenan, M.S., L.P., Director Power of Relationships, PA"I kept falling into stories that sounded uncomfortably like some that litter my own personal landscape."Trudi HahnMinneapolis Star Tribune"Bryn Collins examines the reasons we get into painful, frustrating relationships, and how we can make positive changes without blaming ourselves."Gerrie E. SummersToday's Black WomanIn this groundbreaking book, psychologist Bryn Collins opens up the discussion about life with an emotionally unavailable person. Using case studies, quizzes, and jargon-free, easy-to-understand concepts, she profiles the mos common types of emotionally unavailable partners, then offers the skills you need to change these painful associations. Based on her extensive clinical experience, she offers ways to recognize "toxic types" before you get too deeply involved, and she gives the emotionally unavailable partner techniques that teach how to connect with anothe person.

Features nine principles and the wisdom of quantum physics, improvisation, and management models to help you release creative passion in your workplace. This book helps you energize and innovate in aspects of your job. It teaches you to improve communication, morale collaboration, participation, satisfaction, employee retention and, recruiting.

Acclaimed musician and teacher Norman Monath presents and easy-to-follow program for mastering the guitar in a matter of weeks. Monath provides step-by-step instructions and more than 100 diagrams as beginner-friendly introductions to basic chord progressions. Note values, rhythms, and keys are also explained in terms even novices can understand.

Intended for youngsters and parents who want to learn about playing basketball. This book features 100 tips and drills, and covers various facets of basketball, from ballhandling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defensive play to positioning and proper conditioning.

Parents are concerned about the reading and spelling skills of their children taught in schools. From preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension, this book provides suggestions and ideas that help parents lay a foundation for their child's formative educational years.

Useful for baseball's fans, this collection of memorable anecdotes includes stories from such legends as Ted Williams and Bob Gibson as well as from stars such as Mo Vaughn and David Wells.

Now in paperback, this title by the bestselling author of "How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You" reveals specific and proven techniques for attracting friends and lovers and keeping them for life.

Here, readers will find 85 techniques based on scientific studies regarding the nature of love. By using these pragmatic, down-to-earth strategies, anyone can turn new or casual relationships into lasting ones--or make current relationships deeper.

Features activities that help young spuds participate in games, exercises, and healthy recipes. The activities in this title are designed to be fun for the family, strengthening family bonds, as well as improving health.

For a baseball player, there is nothing more frustrating than struggling at the plate. This book identifies the sources of fifty faults that lead to problem swings and includes drills specifically designed to help you correct them. It helps to dissect your swing, identify mistakes, and put yourself on the correct path to recovery and success.

Shows how insights gained from children can help companies grow, innovate, improve the bottom line, and "make magic" with customers, employees, and shareholders.

Deals with loan amounts of $50 to $300,000, interest rates of 2 per cent to 25.75 per cent, and terms up to 40 years.

Brings together stories from baseball personalities such as Roger Maris, Ken Griffey Jr, Pete Rose, Phil Rizzuto, and Gaylord Perry.

Shows how to create a business plan that works. This guide includes question-and-answer exercises for writing various sections of a plan. It is suitable for entrepreneurs who want their companies to prosper.

What does it take to make it in pro hockey? This book presents author's experiences rising up through the ranks of amateur and professional hockey while giving advice on issues including becoming a team player, knowing the rules, relating to coaches and teammates, and working hard.

Just when a woman's learned how to wind her way through a life of temp jobs and commitment-phobic boyfriends, she has to face the biggest nightmare yet - turning 30. This book presents the author's experience and those of other women.