Sailboarding (Action Sports Library)

Sailboarding (Action Sports Library) Review

Examines the history, equipment, and techniques of sailboarding, or windsurfing.

Hot Dogging and Snowboarding (Action Sports (Capstone))

Hot Dogging and Snowboarding (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Introduces the relatively new sports of freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

Skateboarding in Action (Sports in Action)

Skateboarding in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Outlines the equipment, techniques, skills, and competitions common to the sport of skateboarding.

Inline Skating in Action (Sports in Action)

Inline Skating in Action (Sports in Action) Review

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Full-color photos and illustrations feature basic movement and balance, safety tips for skating in public areas, the thrilling world of vertical ramp skating, and enjoying a skate with the fa

Wind Surfing (Action Sports (Capstone))

Wind Surfing (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of windsurfing and examines some of its competitions and popular locations.

The Performance Zone: Your Nutrition Action Plan for Greater Endurance & Sports Performance (Large Print 16pt)

The Performance Zone: Your Nutrition Action Plan for Greater Endurance & Sports Performance (Large Print 16pt) Review

Every athlete, coach, and parent of a young athlete knows that nutrition can enhance sports performance. But few know exactly how to make this happen. The Performance Zone solves this problem. This book synthesizes the most sound and up-to-date science to provide a nutrition action plan that enables athletes to raise their athletic performance. The authors provide simple, proven guidelines for fueling muscles during and after sports activity. Using these guidelines, athletes can increase their endurance and strength, reduce injuries and muscle soreness, bounce back faster after training and competition, and even be less susceptible to infections. Since each sport has slightly different nutritional needs, this book includes sports-specific nutrition tips from elite athletes, leading coaches, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists in the major individual and team sports.

Climbing Everest: Sport & Action

Climbing Everest: Sport & Action Review

Learn about Climbing Everest with iMinds insightful knowledge series.
Mount Everest is situated in the Himalayan Mountains, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. It is the tallest mountain in the world, standing roughly 29,029 feet above sea level. Every year, Mount Everest gets taller by about half an inch. This is due to movements in the Earth’s crust and two tectonic plates, deep beneath the Earth’s surface, pushing together. The name “Himalaya” means “home of snow”, but snow is only one of the many challenges faced by a climber of Mount Everest.

The danger with snow is that there is always the risk of an avalanche. Snow, ice and rocks can slide down the mountain at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour. Temperature is also a concern.

iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

Skateboard Vert (Torque: Action Sports)

Skateboard Vert (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Vert skateboarders cruise up and down ramps, launching into the air to perform dangerous tricks. Students will learn about the equipment, skill, and determination required to become a competitive vert skater.

X Play Nation of Action Sports: Game Changers

X Play Nation of Action Sports: Game Changers Review

"The best marketing book EVER!" X Play Nation of Action Sports is an "explanation" of how game changing innovators in youth marketing built leading brands with creative lifestyle marketing and new media. X Play Nation is a strategic marketing and branding book that explains the evolution of action sports and describes how today's most popular companies built their brands through influential brand ambassadors, including Ken Block, Brian Deegan, Danny Way, Jeremy McGrath, Jen O'Brien, Cara-Beth Burnside, Ricky Johnson, Dave Mirra, Robby Gordon, Bob Haro, Mike Metzger, Tara Dakides and Carey Hart. X Play Nation contains first-hand testimony from the founders and CEO's of Volcom, Hurley, Quiksilver, Monster Energy, DC Shoes, Osiris, Tilly's, PacSun, FUEL TV, Zumiez, Metal Mulisha, X Games, Dragon, TransWorld, Plan B, Tru2eve, Lucas Oil, Vans, Warped Tour, Camp Woodward, Wahoo's Fish Taco, Blue C and more. "The action sports business is 50 years old, drives youth culture global, boasts billions in sales and is filled with Peter Pan's Lost Boys...Striler has captured an intimate perspective on the inner workings of this fascinating industry." - CJ Olivares, Founder, FUEL TV "Everything you always wanted to know on how the action sports industry does business." - Wing Lam, Co-Founder, Wahoo's Fish Taco "An informative read for anyone interested in the business of action sports. It sparks ideas." - Richard Woolcott, CEO, Volcom "Thirty-two years of my life! A little slice of American youth!" - Tom Campion, Founder ZUMIEZ "You can't get a Major in Action Sports Business from an Ivy League School. X PLAY NATION is about as close as it gets to this kind of insight and inside perspective." - Don Durban, Founder, Planet X Television "A rare inside look into action sports marketing and its success stories. Alex gets it straight for you. And, how they did it right from the industry's heaviest hitters." - Jen O'Brien, X-Games Silver Medalist & 2002 Women's World Skate Cup Champion "Bob Costas should have read this before he interviewed Shaun White after Shaun won his first Olympic gold." - Chad Mihalick, Founder, Malakye.com "A unique and rarely documented look at what goes inside the highly impenetrable world of action sports. A must read for anyone that would like to get an idea of what makes action sports work, without spending a minimum of 10 years living it." - Tony Mag, Founder, Osiris Shoes and H-Street Skateboards "Alex’s frontline experience and ability to articulate how action sports isn’t about choices in sports, but choices in mindset, combined with his insights on how the action sports industry and lifestyle companies disrupt traditional sports and continue to democratize branding, marketing and social thinking is a valuable resource for anyone engaged in Youth sourcing opportunities." - John Waraniak, Vice President, SEMA and former COO of No Fear "X PlayNation is like reading an action sports history book, marketing manual, biography collection, data resource, and story book all in one." - Ron Stebenne, Freestyle Promotions

Performance Psychology in Action: A Casebook for Working with Athletes, Performing Artists, Business Leaders, and Professionals in High-Risk Occupatio

Performance Psychology in Action: A Casebook for Working with Athletes, Performing Artists, Business Leaders, and Professionals in High-Risk Occupatio Review

Expert athletes understand the mind-body connection. For years, they have learned mental skills from coaches, consultants, and other practitioners in order to optimize physical performance. Now, these same mental skills are being taught to a broad range of performers, such as dancers, actors, lawyers, surgeons, business leaders, and rescue workers. The resulting new field of performance psychology allows performers from a variety of fields to "get their head out of the way so that their body can do what it's trained to do."

In detail, this book shows the everyday practice of performance psychology. Case by case, the stories demonstrate how consultants have helped performers develop confidence, overcome mental blocks, manage emotions, and use preparation techniques such as imagery and positive self-talk in order to achieve the best possible mental state for performance.

The chapters blend theory and practice by integrating literature reviews with real-world applications, and they cover a wide range of performers, including athletes, performing artists, business leaders, and professionals in high-risk occupations. Extensive session transcripts are provided, including the consultants' thoughts and reactions throughout the session.

Engaging, nuanced, personal, and highly accessible, this book will help practitioners and students from a variety of fields explore performance psychology...in action.

Baseball in Action (Sports in Action)

Baseball in Action (Sports in Action) Review

Take me out to the ball game with Crabtree's new book Baseball in Action. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing. Lively, full-color photographs help demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with:

-- the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions
-- catching and throwing techniques
-- when to run and when to stay put
-- different variations of baseball from slow pitch to cricket

X Play Nation of Action Sports

X Play Nation of Action Sports Review

X Play Nation of Action Sports is an "explanation" of how game changing innovators in youth marketing built leading action sports brands with creative lifestyle marketing and new media. X Play Nation is a business marketing and branding book that explains the evolution of action sports and describes how today's most popular companies built their brands in the action sports industry through influential brand ambassadors, including Ken Block, Brian Deegan, Danny Way, Jeremy McGrath, Jen O'Brien, Cara-Beth Burnside, Ricky Johnson, Dave Mirra, Robby Gordon, Bob Haro, Mike Metzger, Tara Dakides and Carey Hart.

X Play Nation contains first-hand testimony from the founders and CEO's of Volcom, Hurley, Quiksilver, Monster Energy, DC Shoes, Osiris, Tilly's, PacSun, FUEL TV, Zumiez, Metal Mulisha, X Games, Dragon, TransWorld, Plan B, Tru2eve, Lucas Oil, Vans, Warped Tour, Camp Woodward, Wahoo's Fish Taco and more.

"The action sports business is 50 years old, drives youth culture global, boasts billions in sales and is filled with Peter Pan's Lost Boys...Striler has captured an intimate perspective on the inner workings of this fascinating industry." - CJ Olivares, EVP, FUEL TV

"Everything you always wanted to know on how the action sports industry does business." - Wing Lam, Co-Founder, Wahoo's Fish Taco

"An informative read for anyone interested in the business of action sports. It sparks ideas." - Richard Woolcott, CEO, Volcom

"Thirty-two years of my life! A little slice of American youth!" - Tom Campion, Founder ZUMIEZ

"You can't get a Major in Action Sports Business from an Ivy League School. X PLAY NATION is about as close as it gets to this kind of insight and inside perspective." - Don Durban, Founder, Planet X Television

"A rare inside look into action sports marketing and its success stories. Alex gets it straight for you. And, how they did it right from the industry's heaviest hitters." - Jen O'Brien, X-Games Silver Medalist & 2002 Women's World Skate Cup Champion

"Bob Costas should have read this before he interviewed Shaun White after Shaun won his first Olympic gold." - Chad Mihalick, Founder, Malakye

"A unique and rarely documented look at what goes inside the highly impenetrable world of action sports. A must read for anyone that would like to get an idea of what makes action sports work, without spending a minimum of 10 years living it." - Tony Mag, Founder, Osiris Shoes and H-Street Skateboards

"X PLAY NATION is not only good for those in the trenches of the street or behind a desk in the industry, it helps you understand the esoteric world of action sports. This book is the Art of War for people working in the fast track world of board and motor sports." - Nate Sherwood, Professional Skateboarder

"A clear insider's view, very insightful. An informative read for anyone inside or outside of the action sports industry." - Will Howard, CEO, Dragon

Action Plan for Arthritis (Action Plan for Health Series)

Action Plan for Arthritis (Action Plan for Health Series) Review

Take control of your arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keep joints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis. This guide will help you determine the type and extent of exercise you need to counteract the pain, limitations, and expense associated with the disease.

Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Arthritis is a complete and effective guide. Inside you will find

-strength training, flexibility, and aerobic training programs;

-guidance in customizing the programs based on your level of fitness and degree of arthritis;

-joint-friendly exercise options, including water exercise, tai chi,
and yoga; and

-real-life motivation stories from others who are thriving with the same condition.You'll also find information on the pros and cons of supplement use so that you can make informed decisions about the “cures” advertised for arthritis.

Action Plan for Arthritis combines the scientific and medical knowledge on how exercise can effectively diminish the impact of what can be a debilitating disease. Put this plan to use not just to survive but also to thrive, and you will feel better than you ever thought possible!

Hot Air Ballooning (Action Sports (Capstone))

Hot Air Ballooning (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Describes the history, equipment, and techniques of hot air ballooning and examines some of its competitions and popular locations.

Swimming in Action (Sports in Action)

Swimming in Action (Sports in Action) Review

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Kids will learn about the four basic strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. A discussion of how and where to dive, poolside safety, rules, CPR, and the world of competitive swimming is also included.

Skateboarding Street Style (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports)

Skateboarding Street Style (Torque Books: Action Sports) (Torque: Action Sports) Review

Street skateboarders use railings, benches, and curbs to do tricks. Eager readers will explore the development of street style skateboarding from the 1950s to today. They will also learn about the equipment needed to safely skateboard and the competitions in which pros compete.

Landsailing (Action Sports (Capstone))

Landsailing (Action Sports (Capstone)) Review

Describes the sport of sailing on sand including information about its history, rules, techniques, equipment, safety tips, and competitions.