Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills (McMorris Terry)(Paperback)

Acquisition and Performance of Sports Skills (McMorris Terry)(Paperback)

An extensive update of a successful textbook on skill acquisition for sport students. Praised for its clarity of writing style and presentation the new edition will be an essential buy for those needing a practical, sport-focused introduction to the theory and application of human motor

Bridge of Scarlet Leaves (McMorris Kristina)(Paperback)

In this poignant and evocative novel by acclaimed author Kristina McMorris, a country is plunged into conflict and suspicion--forcing a young woman to find her place in a volatile world. Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern's life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a

Understanding Dyscalculia and Numeracy Difficulties: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals (Emerson Jane)(Paperback)

Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects the acquisition of numerical skills. A far larger number of pupils, while not dyscalculic, fail to acquire the basic numerical skills required for everyday life. Whatever the cause of poor numeracy it is essential that these difficulties

Pistol Shooting Sports: A Beginner's Guide to Practical Shooting Competition (Adcock Ken)(Paperback)

Pistol Shooting Sports is a comprehensive guide for firearms enthusiasts of all levels and skills. The book and its companion website, pistolshootingsports.com, are the best resources to get you started in practical shooting competitions. The competencies learned in Pistol Shooting Sports translate

The Edge of Lost (McMorris Kristina)(Paperback)

In this richly emotional novel, Kristina McMorris evokes the depth of a mother's bond with her child, and the power of personal histories to echo through generations . . . Two years have done little to ease veterinarian Audra Hughes's grief over her husband's untimely death. Eager for a fresh

Routledge Handbook of Sports Performance Analysis (McGarry Tim)(Paperback)

Sport performance analysis techniques help coaches, athletes and sport scientists develop an objective understanding of actual sport performance, as opposed to self-report, fitness tests or laboratory based experiments. For example, contemporary performance analysis enables elite sports people and

Understanding Child Language Acquisition (Rowland Caroline (University of Liverpool UK))(Paperback / softback)

Taking an accessible and cross-linguistic approach, Understanding Child Language Acquisition introduces readers to the most important research on child language acquisition over the last fifty years, as well as to some of the most influential theories in the field. Rather than just describing what

Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices (Hummel Kirsten M.)(Paperback)

An up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This

Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance (Jeffreys Ian)(Paperback)

An effective strength and conditioning program is an essential component of the preparation of any athlete or sportsperson. Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning, providing students,

The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation (Arvinen-Barrow Monna)(Paperback)

Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation

Complete Enterprise for Cambridge Igcserg (Cook Terry)(Paperback)

Develop real-world skills and future potential with Complete Enterprise. The practical, skills-focused approach is fully aligned to the latest IGCSE syllabus (0454) and includes a comprehensive mapping grid so you can be sure of complete support. Drive achievement in students' coursework projects

Surfing: Skills - Training - Techniques (Nelson Chris)(Paperback)

Crowood Sports Guides are the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. Surfing covers the history of the sport; choosing and maintaining a board; reading the ocean; skills

Letters from Home (McMorris Kristina)(Paperback)

'An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions. Fans of World War II romantic fiction will definitely enjoy this fast-paced story.'--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale Chicago, 1944. Liz Stephens has little interest in

Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation: The Neuroscience of Movement, Pain and Performance (Crossley James)(Paperback)

Functional training develops the attributes and abilities required to perform tasks, skills and activities useful and relevant to daily life. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation,

Nasm Essentials of Sports Performance Training (National Academy of Sports Medicine (Nas)(Pevná vazba)

The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) is the definitive choice for trainers and coaches working with athletes at all levels who want to maximize performance while reducing the risk of injury. This course will teach you how to create highly individualized, integrated training

Gear Acquisition Syndrome - Consumption of Instruments and Technology in Popular Music (Herbst Jan-Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Pragmatism and Educational Research (Biesta Gert J. J.)(Paperback)

This volume offers an overview of the pragmatic understanding of knowledge and the acquisition of knowledge, and its implications for the conduct of educational research. Pragmatism and Educational Research focuses primarily on the work of John Dewey, and examines the relationship between

Dog Sports Skills - Play! (Fenzi Denise)(Paperback / softback)

Pieces We Keep (McMorris Kristina)(Paperback)

'An expertly woven and richly satisfying work of historical fiction that will touch any reader who has experienced love, loss, tragedy, or the impact of family secrets.'--The Boston Globe In this richly emotional novel, Kristina McMorris evokes the depth of a mother's bond with her child, and the

Triphasic Training: A systematic approach to elite speed and explosive strength performance (Peterson Ben)(Paperback)

Triphasic Training is the pinnacle of sports performance training. That's not hype. Cal Dietz, strength coach at the University of Minnesota, has the results to back up this claim - a Hobey Baker Award winner, two Big Ten Athletes of the Year, over 400 All-Americans, 28 Big Ten/WCHA championship

How Children Learn Language (O'Grady William)(Paperback)

Demonstrating how children learn to produce and distinguish between sounds, and their acquisition of words and meanings, this book explains their incredible mastery of language. William O'Grady provides readers with an overview not only of the language acquisition process itself, but also of the

Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: An Ecological Dynamics Approach (Button Chris)(Paperback)

Dynamics of Skill Acquisition, Second Edition, provides an analysis of the processes underlying human skill acquisition. As the first text to outline the multidisciplinary ecological dynamics framework for understanding movement behavior, this heavily updated edition stays on the cutting edge,

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition (Gass Susan M.)(Paperback)

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition brings together fifty leading international figures in the field to produce a state-of-the-art overview of Second Language Acquisition. The Handbook covers a wide range of topics related to Second Language Acquisition: language in context,

Sports Nutrition for Young Adults: A Game-Winning Guide to Maximize Performance (Slomin Jackie)(Paperback)

Elevate your diet, elevate your performance―a cookbook and sports nutrition guide for athletes ages 16 and up A structured and disciplined training regimen is vital to any up-and-coming athlete―but without proper nutrition, you are just spinning your wheels. Sports Nutrition for Young Adults