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All the information you need to operate safely in US airspace, fully updated. If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the av...

An interdisciplinary subject focused around sport, design, technology and innovation, sports technology covers performance testing technology used by sports scientists, coaches and athletes, along with the sports equipment used in training, competing and regulation of the sport, from stop watches to GPS to sports clothing to blood profiling. Sports Technology is an interactive text that integrates background literature, contemporary case studies, worked examples, and supporting visual aids and d...

This is a study of the individual kobudo systems as they are practised in Okinawa today.

The successful and acclaimed "An Illustrated Guide to Taping Techniques" has now been fully updated and expanded in its second edition. Injuries are a constant problem in sporting life and often require immediate, on-the-spot action to alleviate pain and limit further damage. This book addresses the two most essential elements of effective taping - recognition of injuries and application of techniques. Accessible, portable and easy to use, the book is organized into two sections: the first cover...

All the facts, legends and technique of the ninja are presented here y one of the foremost authorities on the subject. The Ninja, also known as Shinobi, inspired awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly and silently gave rise to popular legends of amazing exploits, invincibility and supernatural powers. In Ninjutsu: The Art of Invisibility, Donn Draeger draws back the veil of mystery shrouding the arcan...

The awesome martial art Phoenix-Eye Fist Kung-Fu - a comprehensive guide - Contains hundreds of illustrative black & white photographs - Includes the basic stances of the empty-hand version of the art - Provides an overview of the weapons used - Includes a complete list of the solo and two-person empty-hand and weapon forms within the system - contains the history of Phoenix-Eye Fist Kung-Fu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Phoenix-Eye Fist Kung-Fu is one of the most powerful and complicated martial arts...

Cyclists of all levels ride smart and stay fit by using a heart rate monitor.

Internationally recognized psychologist and Ironman triathlete Jim Taylor, Ph.D., and former professional triathlete Terri Schneider give multisport athletes in-depth, yet practical information and skills they can use to master the challenges of the mind while increasing their enjoyment of the sport.

This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves. Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time-from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was sudde...