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PADI Open Water Diver manual 2006 Edition
by Editors at the PADIThe PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three segments: Confined water dives, knowledge development, and open water dives. Each plays an important role in learning to dive and in meeting the performance objectives you need to qualify as a diver. Knowledge development establishes the principles and basic information all divers need to have fun diving safely. It's divided into five segments that you'll complete primarily on your own time at your convenience using this manual and the PADI Open Water Diver Video. (In some instances you may view or review the video in a classroom setting.) For each segment, your instructor reviews and elaborates on the material, applying what you're learning to your specific needs, interests and the local dive environment. A short quiz confirms that you've picked up the information you need from that section.
PEOPLE American Heroes: Inspirational Stories of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Good
by The Editors of PEOPLEGet inspired by People's heroes among us! A woman caring for 1,000 orphans & more stories of superhuman kindness.
PEOPLE Olympics 2016: Gold and Glory
by The Editors of PEOPLELet the games begin! From Berlin to Barcelona, Beijing to Brazil, the Olympics celebrate the dedication, perseverance, drive and talent of athletes around the world. Whether it's swimming, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, rowing or archery, all sports fans fall in love with the electric spirit of the Games that unites cultures and countries around the world every four years.PEOPLE Olympics 2016: The Best of the Games brings you inside the Olympics, both past and present: Featuring profiles of familiar faces such as 22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps and 2-time Olympic medalist Gabby Douglas as well as introducing the new wave of talent such as gymnast Simone Biles and track star English Gardner, The Best of the Games chronicles the best of the best over the years. Complete with beautiful, full-color photography, this special edition invites you to relive some of the most memorable Olympic moments - Muhammad Ali's torch lighting at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, the US Women's Soccer Olympic title in the first-ever Women's Soccer Olympic competition, and Michael Johnston's golden finish, just to name a few. From their pre-Olympics path to the podium to post-Olympics life, The Best of the Games showcases the inspiring passion of athletes around the world and how they gave everything for the love of their fans, family, country, and above all: their sport.
PEOPLE The Best of Olympic Figure Skating: Favorite Stars & Future Champions
by The Editors of PEOPLEAt the 2018 Winter Olympics, these figure skaters and other top competitors will show off their amazing jumps and spins-and perhaps join the ranks of America's medal winners from winters past.
PICADO GRUESO (EBOOK)
by Juan SasturainEn esta colección de cuentos futboleros, corregida y también aumentada (con la inclusión del portentoso relato titulado #Campitos#), Sasturain documenta aquello que sostenía en sus años de joven recién llegado a Buenos Aires: lo suyo en la vida iba a tener que ver con la literatura y el fútbol. En Letras (y en una obra radiante, que cuanto más se dispersa en términos genéricos resulta más personal, más, diríase, sasturánica) le fue bastante mejor que en la prueba que hizo en San Lorenzo y en su breve paso por Lanús. Colgó los botines enseguida, se pasó a este otro rectángulo de juego y estos relatos son la evidencia palmaria (como diría un relator atascado en el lugar común) de lo bien que hizo.
PNF in der Praxis: Eine Anleitung in Bildern (Rehabilitation Und Prävention Ser. #22)
by Dominiek Beckers Math BuckVon neurophysiologischen Grundlagen über Befunderhebung und Behandlungstechniken bis hin zu PNF-Pattern – Lernen Sie mit diesem Praxis- und Lehrbuch Schritt für Schritt alle Facetten der Propriozeptiven Neuromuskulären Fazilitation kennen und werden Sie zum Experten dieser etablierten Methode.In diesem Buch finden Sie: Grundlagen der PNF (inklusive PNF-Philosophie, ICF-Modell, motorisches Lernen u.v.m.), PNF-Patterns und ihre funktionelle Anwendung präzise und verständlich erklärt, über 640 farbige Abbildungen für die anschauliche Darstellung aller wichtigen Techniken und Behandlungsschritte, Behandlungsbeispiele und zahlreiche Praxistipps für eine unkomplizierte Umsetzung im therapeutischen Alltag, Fragen am Ende jedes Kapitels zur Kontrolle Ihres LernerfolgsNeu in der 8. Auflage: Vollständig aktualisiert, Vorstellung der Internationalen PNF Association, zusätzliche Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Patientenbeispiele Ein Muss für alle, die PNF lernen möchten oder bereits anwenden!
Pa-kua
by Robert W. Smith Allen PittmanThis book outlines the history of Pa-kua-a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching-and gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the art. It also presents to the West for the first the orthodox style of the last Chinese Pa-kua master Wang Shu-chin. Described in great detail and fully illustrated are the basic techniques, the eight palm shapes, and the eight traditional methods of "walking the circle." Guided by this easy-to-follow text, the student of Pa-kua can probe deeply into the hitherto hidden secrets of one of the most complete systems of self-defense ever developed.
PacMan
by Gary Andrew PooleManny Pacquiao, 31, was recently named "Fighter of the Decade" by the Boxing Writers' Association and is the only fighter ever to capture seven championship belts in seven different weight classes. But few could have imagined that Pacquiao would have ever reached the pinnacle of his sport, considering his background. He ran away from home-a cardboard shack in General Santos City in the Philippines-at age fourteen. After making his way to Manila, and eventually the United States, Pacquiao hooked up with trainer Freddie Roach in 2001, and, from there, his fighting career took off.Named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World" last year, the aptly nicknamed Pac-Man is a fascinating figure who will go down as one of the greatest boxers in history.
PacMan
by Gary PooleManny Pacquiao, 31, was recently named "Fighter of the Decade” by the Boxing Writers’ Association and is the only fighter ever to capture seven championship belts in seven different weight classes. But few could have imagined that Pacquiao would have ever reached the pinnacle of his sport, considering his background. He ran away from home-a cardboard shack in General Santos City in the Philippines-at age fourteen. After making his way to Manila, and eventually the United States, Pacquiao hooked up with trainer Freddie Roach in 2001, and, from there, his fighting career took off. Named one of Time magazine’s "100 Most Influential People in the World” last year, the aptly nicknamed Pac-Man is a fascinating figure who will go down as one of the greatest boxers in history.
PacMan: Behind the Scenes with Manny Pacquiao--the Greatest Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World
by Gary PooleManny Pacquiao, 31, was recently named "Fighter of the Decade” by the Boxing Writers’ Association and is the only fighter ever to capture seven championship belts in seven different weight classes. But few could have imagined that Pacquiao would have ever reached the pinnacle of his sport, considering his background. He ran away from home-a cardboard shack in General Santos City in the Philippines-at age fourteen. After making his way to Manila, and eventually the United States, Pacquiao hooked up with trainer Freddie Roach in 2001, and, from there, his fighting career took off. Named one ofTimemagazine’s "100 Most Influential People in the World” last year, the aptly nicknamed Pac-Man is a fascinating figure who will go down as one of the greatest boxers in history.
Pacific Crest Trail Data Book
by Benedict GoThe essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook to the Pacific Crest Trail, based on the comprehensive Wilderness Press guidebooks to the PCT, has been completely updated. Packed with trail-tested features, it's useful both on and off the trail, covering pre-trip planning for resupply stops, how to set daily on-the-trail mileage goals by knowing trail gradient and the locations of campsites, water sources, and facilities, and how to easily calculate distances between any two points on the trail, and how to planning both north-bound and south-bound hiking trips.
Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California
by Jeffrey P. SchafferFrom the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park; and, you'll see Lake Tahoe, Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, and Castle Crags. This book helps you locate the PCT and side-trips, find water sources, and access resupply routes. Jeffrey P. Schaffer also describes the rich geological and natural history of these mountains. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided along with updated maps.
Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon and Washington
by Andy Selters Jeffrey P. SchafferThe 2650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, adopted by Congress as a National Scenic Trail, passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States. Hiking along this ridge-crest route, you'll see Mt. Jacinto, Mt. Whitney, Lassen Peak, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and Glacier Peak. You'll traverse 24 national forests, 34 wilderness areas, 7 national parks, plus numerous other parks and recreational areas. Trail elevations range from near sea level at the Columbia River on the Oregon-Washington border, to 13,180 feet at Forester Pass in the High Sierra. Written by accomplished hikers who have each logged over 5,000 trail miles, this book is the only accurate, comprehensive guide to the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon and Washington. Featuring a complete map of the route, in the form of 149 topographic strip maps, Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington will give you an extensive description of the trail, tips on planning your hike, history of the trail, and information on the region's natural history, geology and ecology.
Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California
by Thomas Winnett Jeffrey P. Schaffer Ben Schirfin Ruby Johnson JenkinsFirst published in 1973, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California quickly established itself as the "PCT Bible"- the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned into two portable volumes, Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemite's beautiful back country. Its companion volume meets the trail at Tuolumne Meadows and drops you at Oregon's door. Thru-hikers to Canada will find the rest of their journey in Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington. Our PCT gurus help you locate the trail, water sources, and resupply access routes with detailed descriptions, customized maps, and tips on alternate routes. Whether you're planning day hikes, weekend or week long backbacks, or an ambitious thru-hike, everything you need to know about-from bears to trees-is here.
Pacific Northwest Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Alaska Blueberries to Wild Hazelnuts (Regional Foraging Series)
by Douglas Deur“Doug Deur invites us to discover the taste and history of the Northwest.” —Spencer B. Beebe, author of Cache and founder of Ecotrust The Pacific Northwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Douglas Deur as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Pacific Northwest Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Pacific Rims
by Rafe BartholomewHoops dreams in the Philippines-a fresh and unforgettable basketball diary of one man's journey and one nation's passion. Welcome to the Philippines, where the men are 5'4," the everyman's Air Jordans are a pair of flip-flops, and the rhythm of life is punctuated by the bouncing of a basketball. . . Allured by the idea of an island nation full of people who love the game as irrationally as he does, American journalist Rafe Bartholomew arrived in Manila to unlock the riddle of basketball's grip on the Philippines. On his unforgettable journey, Bartholomew spends a season inside the locker room of a Philippine professional team, dines with politicians who exploit hoops for electoral success, travels with a troupe of midgets and transsexuals who play exhibition games at rural fiestas, and even acts in a local soap opera. Sweating his way through hard-fought games of 3-on-3, played with homemade hoops for 50-cent wagers, Bartholomew uses a mix of journalistic knowhow and the hard- court ethics he learned from his dad to get in the paint and behind the scenes of Filipinos' against-all-odds devotion to the sport.
Packing My Bags
by Julie UlrichA book that entertains and teaches by turns, as a renowned horsewoman entwines stories from her remarkable life with horses with the classical lessons she learned along the way.From bareback romps on a Shetland Pony that bit her and dumped her in a water trough, to the top show jumpers she schooled and competed, and the winning &“diamonds in the rough&” she plucked out of obscurity and trained, the trajectory of horsewoman Julie Ulrich&’s life has followed a star-lit path of horses and stables and riding arenas across the globe. Say a name of a classical master or a leading rider of the past century, and the likelihood is high that she has brushed shoulders with, learned from, taught, or trained a horse for that equestrian.And so, it makes good sense that Ulrich should not only wish to share some of her adventures—her wins and losses, successes and hardships—but that she would assemble them in a unique manner that best showcases the two sides of whoshereally is: an incredibly hard worker with a sharp sense of humor; an eager adventurer who also loves teaching, and above all, believes in the value of a life lived for horses.This two-sided approach means that, as readers laugh at her witty asides, they&’ll also glean an authentic understanding of the horsemanship ideals that weave together equestrian sport&’s past with its present. They&’ll learn the names of movers and shakers and players and playmakers within the industry, and they&’ll come to value the relationships that are at the heart of anyone&’s success in the horse world.Between chapters, Ulrich summons the extraordinary teaching talent for which she might be best known and provides practical guidance and instruction on numerous topics, including:Rider balance and position.Training methodology.Half-halts and improving the use of horse&’s hind legs.Shoulder-in.Communication between rider and horse.And more.Using the multiple moves she terms &“new beginnings&” as her guideposts, Ulrich ensures readers understand that starting over and starting again and starting something new aren&’t precipices to avoid but opportunities to grow and change, and with horses, they are usually unavoidable. So you might as well ride forward with gusto.Rich with horse world history and chock full of invaluable wisdom gained over a lifetime of serious study and application, Ulrich&’s &“memoirplus&” is for every person who sat on a horse and thought, &“I want to dothisfor the rest of my life.&”
Paddington Sets Sail (I Can Read Level 1)
by Michael BondPaddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington is thrilled to go to the beach with the Browns. He’s never splashed in the ocean or built a sand castle. Outfitted with a new set of beach toys, Paddington seems ready for whatever comes his way. But the biggest surprise of all sweeps Paddington off on a new adventure.Paddington Sets Sail is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Paddle Battle (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Eric HowlingSet against a backdrop of the threat of wildfires on the West coast, this book looks at the effect changes at home can have on a young athlete's performance and the emotional support a team can provide. Thirteen-year-old kayaker Finn has been angry and resentful since his mother left the family. In a highly charged emotional state, Finn's performance is not only suffering, but he is also taking things out on his teammates. Like the wildfires that threaten Finn's training camp, this book shows how new beginnings arise after a destructive event. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Paddle Maryland: A Guide to Rivers, Creeks, and Water Trails
by Bryan MacKayExplore the natural beauty of Maryland by water.With the Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the United States—the Potomac, Monocacy, and Patapsco Rivers, and countless streams, creeks, swamps, and marshes, Maryland is an ideal locale for people to take to the water and enjoy the natural beauty of the Free State.In Paddle Maryland, lifelong Marylander and devoted paddler Bryan MacKay presents twenty-two of his favorite canoe and kayak trips. From lazy floats down the Potomac to swamp excursions on the Eastern Shore, each trip has been selected for its incredible scenery and ample opportunities to observe nature. Included are both tidal and nontidal paddling trips, and MacKay, an ecologist, describes the wildlife and vegetation you will encounter along the way. Considering biodiversity, conservation, and climate change, MacKay also discusses what these issues mean for Maryland’s waterways and their inhabitants.With its beautiful illustrations and wealth of practical advice and information, this indispensable guide will appeal to all who love to explore the natural wonders of Maryland with a paddle in their hands.Paddle Maryland is a companion guide to Hike Maryland and Cycle Maryland.
Paddlenorth
by Jennifer KingsleyIn an adventure of a lifetime, Jennifer Kingsley and her five companions canoe through one of the planet's most rugged settings. They battle raging winds, impenetrable sea ice, treacherous rapids, and agonizing sores and blisters while contending with rising tensions among the group. But they also experience the lasting joy of grizzly sightings, icy swims, and the caribou's summer migration. Woven through this spellbinding narrative are often-harrowing accounts of the journeys of earlier explorers, some of whom never made it back home. Paddlenorth paints an indelible portrait of the spectacular Arctic landscape, rendered with a naturalist's eye and an artist's sensibility, and offers an eloquent exploration of how wilderness changes us.
Paddlers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies
by Patrick BrightonFrom drowning to ear infections, the author covers everything a paddler needs to know to stay alive and well on the water. Paddlers' Guide to Treating Medical Emergencies is an indispensable resource whether out for a Class-I float or a whitewater journey.
Paddles Up!: Dragon Boat Racing in Canada
by Arlene Chan Susan HumphriesPaddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men’s and women’s teams, experts and enthusiasts, and sports health professionals across Canada. Contributing writers include Mike Haslam, executive president International Dragon Boat Federation; Matthew Smith, president Dragon Boat Canada; Kamini Jain, Vancouver; Albert MacDonald, Halifax; Jamie Hollins, Pickering; Matt Robert, Montreal; and Jim Farintosh, Toronto. Through legends, history, and traditions, to paddling tips and mental readiness, and from choosing gear to exceptional achievements, a battery of Canadian dragon-boat notables share their considerable knowledge in one authoritative volume.
Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State
by Ernest Herndon Patrick ParkerMississippi rivers and creeks have shaped every aspect of the state’s geology, ecology, economy, settlement, and politics. Mississippi's paddleways—its rivers, rills, creeks, and streams—are its arteries, its lifeblood, and the connective tissues that tie its stories and histories together and flood them with a sense of place and impel them along the current of time. The rivers provide structure for the telling of stories. In Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State, readers will discover flowing details of virtually every waterway in the state—the features, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, and specific challenges to be expected—alongside many wonderful historical and social accounts specific to each system. Interviews and oral histories enliven these waterways with evocative scenery, engaging anecdotes, interesting historical tales, and personal accounts of the people and communities that arose along the waterways of Mississippi. Part natural history, part narrative nonfiction, Paddleways of Mississippi will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, anglers, naturalists, campers, and historians, and is suitable for novices as well as experts. Told together, the pieces included are a social and ecological history that exposes and deepens the connection coursing between the people and the rivers.
Paddling Long Island and New York City
by Kevin StiegelmaierPaddling Long Island is the only book on the market to depict routes and destinations across the whole of Long Island and the New York City area. And it showcases 50 of the very best. It is a diverse selection, too. After all, according to skill level, weather, personal mood, and other factors, a paddler may want open, fast water one day, but a quiet, protected experience at another time, and something in-between later on. It's all here, from New York City to the far eastern tip of Long Island's Montauk Point.What's more, the book's guidance and language are geared to wide-ranging skill levels: the novice will be enlightened and encouraged, and the seasoned kayaker or canoeist will be engaged and engrossed. That is because the author's intimate, lifelong knowledge of the area's waterways shines in his descriptions of natural and social histories, humorous stories, personal anecdotes, and beautiful black-and-white photographs.For example, among the 50 entries, the author tells of Cold Spring Harbor, nestled between Oyster Bay and Huntington, and steeped in maritime history. He gives some back story on Little Neck Bay, home to littleneck clams but also where he says you will likely see a fin flip or a tail splash as the striped bass catch their prey. And he will take you to Setauket Harbor and tell you why it's his personal paddling favorite. But not all waxes euphoric, as there are practical considerations when striking out on water, and this guidebook is a good friend to have along. It describes the best times to paddle the 50 harbor, inlet, bay, and river routes; alerts readers to each paddle's difficulty level and estimated length; and suggests side trips, optional trip extensions, and alternate routes to paddle depending on weather conditions. Easy-to-follow maps, complete with GPS coordinates and driving directions, add to this book's high value. In addition, the author provides contact information on local paddling clubs, outfitters, and Internet links. And a final extensive section on personal safety, boat and equipment preparedness, and related topics makes this book an invaluable tool.