Seven million people belong to entertainment related newsgroups on the Internet. This book gives these Internet users the latest scoop on the entertainment industry through the Internet--covering television, movies, music, politics, human interest, and celebrity watching. A celebrity index--with graphics and pictures--lets readers easily find information on their favorite celebrity.
The Advanced Concepts of Personal Training textbook contains all theoretical concepts, guidelines, and relevant information necessary to pass the NCSF-CPT Exam. Divided into nine (9) units mirroring the certification exam, the textbook progresses from an introduction of Anatomy and Biomechanics through Nutrition, Weight Management, Exercise Prescription, and Training Instruction, and culminates with Exercise Programming for Special Populations. The textbook features learner-friendly highlights throughout each chapter which practically apply chapter concepts to personal training. Reading the Advanced Concepts of Personal Training textbook and applying the information in the NCSF Study Guide will provide you with the information needed to pass the NCSF-CPT Exam and enter the fitness industry as a competent and qualified personal trainer.
The Advanced Concepts of Personal Training textbook's nine (9) units are further divided into 23 content specific chapters covering the following topics:
Chapter 1 Functional Anatomy Chapter 2 Biomechanics Chapter 3 Muscle Physiology Chapter 4 Endocrine System Chapter 5 Bioenergetics Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Physiology Chapter 7 Energy Yielding Nutrients Chapter 8 Non-Energy Yielding Nutrients Chapter 9 Nutritional Supplementation Chapter 10 Body Composition Chapter 11 Weight Management Chapter 12 Physical Fitness & Health Chapter 13 Pre-Exercise Screening & Test Considerations Chapter 14 Assessment of Physical Fitness Chapter 15 Exercise Programming Components Chapter 16 Flexibility Assessment & Programming Chapter 17 Programming for Cardiovascular Fitness Chapter 18 Anaerobic Training Chapter 19 Resistance Training Technique Chapter 20 Functional Training Concepts Chapter 21 Creating an Exercise Program Chapter 22 Working with Special Populations Chapter 23 Ethics and Professional Behavior
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Earth Magic: Sacred Rituals for Connecting to Nature’s Power Reviews
Best-selling author Starhawk (The Spiral Dance, HarperSanFrancisco, 1999; nearly 400,000 copies in print) has reached across barriers of skepticism and orthodoxy to initiate thousands into the practice of authentic magicâ€"the ability to tap the ever-present enchantment of our world. On Earth Magic, listeners now have an unprecedented opportunity to hear this legendary figure in Wiccan and Pagan spirituality teach rituals for connecting to and channeling the elemental forces of nature. Starhawk imparts specific rites for drawing on the power of air, fire, earth, and water; celebrating sacred holidays such as the Solstice and the Equinox; and for giving gifts to the universe that return to us a hundred-fold.
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New Age Spirituality: An Assessment Reviews
New Age Spirituality: An Assessment
Ten contributors describe the range of thought and practice within the New Age and offer balanced judgments regarding its value for societies and individuals undergoing unprecedented change. Assessing its weaknesses and strengths, the authors and editor Ferguson say the New Age is not all good or all bad and that some of its holistic and ecological tenets may be useful in formulating a spirituality in our confusing time.
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Twentieth-century seer Edgar Cayce recognized the healing power of the violet light.Dannion Brinkley saw and experienced the violet flame in his near-death sojourns.Healers and alchemists have used this high-frequency spiritual energy to bring about energetic balance and spiritual transformation.Now you can apply the practical techniques in this book to create balance, harmony and positive change - - in body, mind and soul.
This book provides the theater technician with a foundation in structural design allowing an intuitive understanding of why sets "stand up".It introduces the basics of statics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery, with a minimum of theory and many examples.The material is presented such that only a basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required.This useful text is also invaluable to professionals as a permanent handbook complete with carefully selected reference tables, which are applicable to most theatrical situations.
Traditionally, theatrical design and carpentry are rooted in a craft-based tradition that places a high value on empirically tested techniques; in other words, if it was done that way for a show and nothing fell down, then that's the way it will be done.
Many scenic construction examples with a "how-to" approach Material organized around one hour lessons with additional problems following each lesson and answers to the even numbered ones in an appendix Three appendices with reference and design values for common shapes and sizes of lumber, plywood and steel used in theatrical applications
