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Psychology & Scientific American Reader & CD-Rom with PsychSim & PsychQuest»rank: 3645940by: David G. Myers, Thomas Ludwig
: :Through five editions of this bestselling text, David Myers has guided millions of students through their introduction to psychology. The tour always includes the latest research and teaching innovations, and is always marked by Myers' genuine love of communicating the field's major ideas to an uninitiated audience. |
Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon»rank: 19181by: Michael P. Ghiglieri, Thomas M. Myers
: :Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. Two veterans of decades of adventuring in Grand Canyon chronicle the first complete and comprehensive history of Canyon misadventures. These episodes span the entire era of visitation from the time of the first river exploration by John Wesley Powell and his crew of 1869 to that of tourists falling off its rims in Y2K. These accounts of the 550 people who have met untimely deaths in the Canyon set a new high water mark for offering the most astounding array of adventures, misadventures, and life saving lessons published between any two covers. Over ... |
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Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists»rank: 8013by: Thomas W. Myers, Leon Chaitow, Deane Juhan
: :An accessible and comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic overview of myofascial therapy. Many different therapists now use myofascial techniques to influence postural change and pain relief. This book demonstrates exactly how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain, and pain patterns. The aim is to present scientifically sound and often complicated material in a way which can be easily learned, understood, and applied by those who do not necessarily have a scientific background. ANATOMY TRAINS is written and presented in a style that allows this new information on the myofascial system to ... |
Deep Tissue Massage, Revised: A Visual Guide to Techniques»rank: 10520by: Art Riggs
: :Featuring more than 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, Deep Tissue Massage is the standard guide to the essentials of touch, biomechanics, and positioning options for a multitude of strategies to treat all major conditions encountered in a bodywork practice.The book is divided into three sections. “Fundamentals” covers basic skills of palpation, explaining the deeper layers of the body and presenting detailed instruction on working with these layers to release tension. This section gives clear information on the proper use of knuckles, fist, forearms, and elbows in preventing injury to the therapist. “Strategies” offers more precise protocols and treatment plans for the entire body with emphasis on client positioning options ... |
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Slam!»rank: 1401488by: Walter Dean Myers
: :Seventeen-year-old Greg 'Slam' Harris can do it all on the basketball court. He's seen ballplayers come and go, and he knows he could be one of the lucky ones. Maybe he'll make it to the top. Or maybe he'll stumble along the way. Slam's grades aren't that hot. And when his teachers jam his troubles in his face, he blows up. Slam never doubted himself on the court until he found himself going one-on-one with his own future, and he didn't have the ball. |
Psychology, Seventh Edition & PsychInquiry»rank: 2195636by: Thomas Ludwig, David G. Myers
: :Seventeen-year-old Greg 'Slam' Harris can do it all on the basketball court. He's seen ballplayers come and go, and he knows he could be one of the lucky ones. Maybe he'll make it to the top. Or maybe he'll stumble along the way. Slam's grades aren't that hot. And when his teachers jam his troubles in his face, he blows up. Slam never doubted himself on the court until he found himself going one-on-one with his own future, and he didn't have the ball. |
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Professional CodeIgniter»rank: 91099by: Thomas Myer
: :If you’re a PHP developer, you can build Rails-like applications without learning a new language by following the hands-on tutorials in Professional CodeIgniter. In this book, find an overview of MVC and agile technologies, model and schema for products, helpers and libraries, Ajax and Scriptaculous, and explanations of the creation of applications like content management, blogs, and forums. Follow the step-by-step instructions for building and perfecting each application with CodeIgniter, and you will learn how to avoid everyday problems that other reference manuals don’t address. |
Holt Chemistry»rank: 422964by: R. Thomas Myers, Keith B. Oldham, Salvatore Tocci
: :If you’re a PHP developer, you can build Rails-like applications without learning a new language by following the hands-on tutorials in Professional CodeIgniter. In this book, find an overview of MVC and agile technologies, model and schema for products, helpers and libraries, Ajax and Scriptaculous, and explanations of the creation of applications like content management, blogs, and forums. Follow the step-by-step instructions for building and perfecting each application with CodeIgniter, and you will learn how to avoid everyday problems that other reference manuals don’t address. |
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Jazz»rank: 2330123by: Walter Dean Myers
: :From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, this collection of Walter Dean Myers's energetic and engaging poems, accompanied by Christopher Myers's bright and exhilarating paintings, celebrates different styles of the American art form, jazz. Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. Includes time line and jazz glossary. |
Exploring Psychology 5e P & CD PsychSim/PsychQuest & Scientific American Reader»rank: 2330123by: David G. Myers, Thomas Ludwig
: :David Myers' bestselling brief text has introduced millions of students to psychology. His exceptional writing style and careful structure make the text supremely engaging and understandable. Thorough updating, new features and a strong media supplements package make this sixth edition the most compelling, concise psychology textbook available. |