Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, KravMaga is perfect for new students because it is designed to teachreal-world self-defense in the shortest possible time. Krav Magafor Beginners offers a two-part program of fitness training andstreet fighting skills that gets the reader in shape and ready toconfront an attacker. In Israel, where military service is requiredof all citizens, Krav Maga is the official system used to transformordinary people into effective members of one of the world's mostrespected armies. The program in Krav Maga for Beginners works for everyone big or small, man or woman, young or old. Thefitness training combines cardio, strength training, fight moves(including punches, kicks, and rolls), and sports conditioning toburn fat and tone muscle. The no-holds-barred self-defensetechniques are easy to learn, require a minimal amount of strength,and, most importantly, are designed to immobilize an attacker andremove oneself from a dangerous situation as quickly aspossib

Practiced by millions in China to release stress and maintainrobust health, Dragon and Tiger qigong is also used to help preventand heal cancer and to mitigate the effects of radiation andchemotherapy. Frantzis chose Dragon and Tiger from among severalhundred sets he researched because its seven simple movements areeasy to learn and offer about 80 percent of the health benefitsfound in the more complex sets of 50–100 movements. Dragon and Tiger qigong uses simple body movements to accomplishthe same chi balancing as acupuncture. Each movement is designed tostimulate not just a single meridian but groups of meridians. InChinese medicine, the tiger is a metaphor for a strong, healthyliver and powerful muscles, and the dragon is a metaphor forhealthy and strong lungs. The Dragon and Tiger form accomplishesthree major changes in the body necessary for healing: it releasesstagnant chi energy; increases the speed, strength, and evenness ofthe circulation of chi, blood, and other fluids; and quickly r

In the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with thepeace that is available in each moment. World-renowned Zen master,spiritual leader, and author Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to makepositive use of the very situations that usually pressure andantagonize us. For him a ringing telephone can be a signal to callus back to our true selves. Dirty dishes, red lights, and trafficjams are spiritual friends on the path to "mindfulness" -- theprocess of keeping our consciousness alive to our presentexperience and reality. The most profound satisfactions, thedeepest feelings of joy and completeness lie as close at hand asour next aware breath and the smile we can form right now.

Starting today, you don't have to live in pain. That is the revolutionary message of this breakthrough system foreliminating chronic pain without drugs, surgery, or expensivephysical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, a nationally renownedphysiologist and sports injury consultant to some of today's topathletes, the Egoscue Method has an astounding 95 percent successrate. The key is a series of gentle exercises and carefullyconstructed stretches called E-cises. Inside you'll find detailedphotographs and step-by-step instructions for dozens of motioncizesspecifically designed to provide quick and lasting relief of: Lower back pain, hip problems, sciatica, and bad knees Carpal tunnel syndrome and even some forms of arthritis Migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinusproblems, vertigo, and TMJ Shin splints, varicose veins, sprained or weak ankles, and manyfoot ailments Bursitis, tendinitis, and rotator cuff problems Plus special preventive motioncis

Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart-tongued,no-holds-barred wakeup call to all women who want to be thin. Withsuch blunt advice as, "Soda is liquid Satan" and "You are a totalmoron if you think the Atkins Diet will make you thin," it's arallying cry for all savvy women to start eating healthy andlooking radiant. Unlike standard diet books, it actually makes thereader laugh out loud with its truthful, smart-mouthed revelations.Behind all the attitude, however, there's solid guidance. SkinnyBitch espouses a healthful lifestyle that promotes wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables, and encourages women to get excitedabout feeling "clean and pure and energized."

From an award-winning journalist comes this real-lifecloak-and-dagger tale of Vera Atkins, one of Britain’s premieresecret agents during World War II. As the head of the French Section of the British SpecialOperations Executive, Vera Atkins recruited, trained, and mentoredspecial operatives whose job was to organize and arm the resistancein Nazi-occupied France. After the war, Atkins courageouslycommitted herself to a dangerous search for twelve of her mostcherished women spies who had gone missing in action. Drawing onpreviously unavailable sources, Sarah Helm chronicles Atkins’sextraordinary life and her singular journey through the chaos ofpost-war Europe. Brimming with intrigue, heroics, honor, and thehorrors of war, A Life in Secrets is the story of a grand,elusive woman and a tour de force of investigativejournalism.

New York Times Bestseller “As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir asone could find.” —from the foreword by Augusten Burroughs Ever since he was young, John Robison longed to connect withother people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—aninclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact,dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his youngerbrother, Augusten Burroughs, in them)—had earned him the label“social deviant.” It was not until he was forty that he wasdiagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. Thatunderstanding transformed the way he saw himself—and the world. Aborn storyteller, Robison has written a moving, darkly funny memoirabout a life that has taken him from developing exploding guitarsfor KISS to building a family of his own. It’s a strange, sly,indelible account—sometimes alien yet always deeply human.

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks are two of today's foremostrelationship experts. Their bestselling book ConsciousLoving has already become essential reading for tens ofthousands of couples. Now, in The Conscious Heart , theyidentify the seven commitments that can transform from the insideout. These seven simple--but powerful--choices enable couples to: Use conflict to create greater understanding Overcome the fears and defenses that block intimacy Resolve struggles for control Increase generosity and appreciation Deepen passion, commitment, and aliveness Release the creativity of each partner Filled with numerous true-life stories--including how the authorssurvived and grew from their own midlife marital crisis-- TheConscious Heart is an inspiring and instructive affirmation ofthe ultimate power of love.

Part psychological study, part self-help book, Finding Flow is a pre*ive guide that helps us reclaim ownership of our lives. Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware and out of touch with our emotional lives. Our inattention makes us constantly bounce between two extremes: during much of the day we live filled with the anxiety and pressures of our work and obligations, while during our leisure moments, we tend to live in passive boredom. The key, according to Csikszentmihalyi, is to challenge ourselves with tasks requiring a high degree of skill and commitment. Instead of watching television, play the piano. Transform a routine task by taking a different approach. In short, learn the joy of complete engagement. Thought they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-altering.

Ever wondered why bad musicians always win the Eurovision Song Contest, or how incompetent politicians get elected? You need some Quirkology in your life. While other scientists beaver away on obvious problems, Richard Wiseman has been busy uncovering the secret ingredients of charisma, exploring how our personalities are shaped by when we are born and examining why people usually miss the obvious signs of their partner's infidelity. Using scientific methods to investigate offbeat topics that interest the general public as well as the scientific community, "Quirkology" brings a new understanding to the backwaters of the human mind and takes us to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread.It is comparable to "Freakonomics", but British, far more populist, and a lot funnier. Findings include: How does your surname influence your life? What does the way you walk reveal about your personality? Why should women have men write their personal ads? What is the funniest joke in the world?

Quantum-Touch is the touch-based healing technique that usesthe chi of both practitioner and client, bringing them into harmonyto allow the body to heal itself. Quantum-Touch differs from otherhealing techniques because it does not require long years of studyand presents none of the common hurdles of understanding orapplication; anyone can learn to use it to become a healer, both ofothers and of self. In this new edition of his best-selling guide,Richard Gordon leads the reader step by step, clearly explaininghow to use breathing and body-focusing techniques to raise one'senergy levels. Once that is achieved, the healer can correctposture and alignment, reduce pain and inflammation, help balanceemotional distress, and even heal pets. Above all, Quantum-Touchcan be used in tandem with all other healing modalities, includingWestern medicine, and its efficacy has been attested to byphysicians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and other healingprofessionals.

In the last few decades many psychologists have encouraged theview that constantly analysing and expressing our emotions is agood thing. Dr Susan Nolen-Hoeksema challenges this assumption inher breakthrough new book on conquering negative thinking.Encouraged by a fast-paced, self analytical culture, women oftenspend countless hours dwelling on negative ideas, feelings andexperiences. Dr Nolen-Hoeksema calls this 'overthinking' and hergroundbreaking research shows that an increasing number of womenare doing this too much and too often, hindering their ability toeffectively deal with problems and lead a satisfying life.Discover: * What 'overthinking' is and what causes it * Why womenare particularly prone to negative thinking * Techniques forovercoming overthinking and finding real solutions to problems *Problem areas which cause us to think negatively - and what to doabout them Clearly and engagingly written, and packed with casestudies and examples, Women Who Think Too Much will change livesand is dest

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