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Never before in history have humans had such power over the environment as we have today, and never before have we been so close to the end of nature. With the destruction of the earth a realistic possibility, global change is the point on which theoretical discussions and practical challenges must converge.
The authors of this compelling book argue that before suitable solutions can be found to pressing environmental problems, we need a way to gather information on the human dimensions of global changes. How do small and everyday individual actions add up to the intricate networks of global interactions? What are our rights and responsibilities as humans toward the planet and its natural resources?
The Lacandon rain forest in Mexico provides a vivid example of an environmental challenge that will demand the concerted efforts of many different groups, and not only technical solutions, to resolve successfully. Using data taken largely from in-depth interviews with landowners, farm workers, cattle raisers, housewives, professionals, and civil servants, the authors draw a rich portrait of the varied perceptions and positions these groups and individuals hold. At issue are the social, rather than psychological, bases of their perspectives.
Culture and Global Change offers a model for how the social sciences, and anthropology in particular, can lead the way in developing comprehensive understandings of the interrelationships between groups at the local, regional, and international levels that affect perceptions of the environment and thus the viability of solutions. It is required reading for anthropologists and environmental activists alike.
Lourdes Arizpe is Assistant Director-General for Culture, UNESCO. Fernanda Paz and Margarita Vel´zquez work for the Centro Regional de Investigaciones Multidisciplinarias, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México.
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In volleyball, the little things often mean the difference between being good and being great. But bridging the gap between the two requires the patience, persistence, and insight that come with experience. The Volleyball Handbook provides access to that experience through the knowledge and teachings of one of volleyball's foremost experts in both boys' and girls' play. In this practical guide, veteran coach Bob Miller goes beyond the fundamentals to give you a grasp on the finer points of the sport that are essential to winning championships.
Filled with practical, nuts-and-bolts information, each chapter is like a personal coaching clinic designed to help individuals and teams improve. Whether you're learning to execute offensive and defensive techniques and tactics or organizing productive practices and game preparation, this insider's guide will help ensure top-notch performances in matches and tournaments. And, because volleyball success hinges on a total team effort, you'll benefit from a proven approach to creating a cohesive, winning attitude on the squad.
Prepare to perform like a champion every time you step on the court. The Volleyball Handbook will show you the same methods that Miller used to guide his teams to 950 wins and 7 state championship titles during his phenomenal coaching career.
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Today's student-athletes are wired-ready to take on anything. You know what you want, but you need help getting there. This book shows the way. You'll learn how to prepare for college, earn an athletic scholarship, and work with recruiters. You'll get the inside skinny on do's and don'ts for success as a student-athlete. You'll discover what you need to do to get what you want-and find the tools and resources to make it happen! A percentage of the proceeds from this book will go to the CG Legacy Scholarship Fund. More information on the book and scholarship can be found at www.studentathletehandbook21.com
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Concise, Practical Advice.......2007-02-06
The Student Athlete Handbook for the 21st Century offers concise, practical advice to student athletes making the transition from high school to college.
From selecting a college, to contacting coaches, to succeeding during the all-important freshman year, the book provides a guide through a sometimes daunting process.
It's also an ideal resource for a younger athlete, perhaps a high school freshman or sophomore, who hopes to participate in college athletics and wants to get a head start.
Wonderful resource!.......2007-02-01
This book provided us with an excellent (and accurate) depiction of what a student athelete should be aware of as he or she gets ready for college. Other books we read (or tried to read) were so sterile and/or out of date they didn't provide any sort of relevant guidance. I _highly_ recommend Grimes' book, even for students who aren't fully sure they want to pursue a college career. You might just find it helps them realize college isn't a bad idea and isn't too hard to do and play sports at the same time!
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Go beyond the gym with this all-new way to look at health and fitness. This sports-based plan is so enjoyable you may not realize you’re exercising, and it’s so effective you’ll be hooked forever.
The word “exercise” makes many of us think of the treadmill or pumping iron. But, according to The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution, there’s a more enjoyable and successful way to achieve a lifetime of fitness. Getting it can be as simple as finding an activity you love and doing it with passion and consistency.
The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution begins with a specially formulated quiz that determines your “fitness personality.” Next, choose a sport or activity that suits you from more than 25 options. Detailed chapters walk you through an overview of the sport; how to get started; what gear you will need; and where to find instruction. Also included are inspiring testimonials from ordinary people who’ve taken up the sport, information on nutrition, and advice on progressing with your sport.
The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution is a can’t-fail, lifetime fitness program that will have you looking good and feeling great.
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Fabulous!.......2007-01-24
I moved to Manhattan two years ago to begin my first post-collegiate job. I ran competitively in college and thought that running would be the easiest, not to mention most convenient, way to stay in shape once I had entered the working world. However, I ran into one problem...well, maybe two, or three, or four. It's dark before work and it's dark after work. It's too cold, too hot, and/or too cozy under my covers. Without my college teammates expecting me at practice, the motivation to get out and run was less than lacking. Walking past the Barnes and Noble in Lincoln square, I noticed a copy of The Chelsea Piers Fitness Solution in the window. I had heard of Chelsea Piers, but never really took the time to explore its offerings. So, I went into Barnes and Noble and browsed through the book. Needless to say, I bought a copy. I've also done some research on the Chelsea Piers website to find classes for the sports that seem to best match my personality and found out that the Field House at Chelsea Piers offers evening adult gymnastics and rock-climbing classes for all levels. So, it turns out you don't have to be a kid to enjoy exercise and make physical fitness fun! I definitely recommend this book for anyone who's sick of the treadmill and is ready for a change to make this year's New Year's resolution stick.
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Cub Scout Bear Handbook
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Volleyball (The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science)
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'This new addition to the Handbook series, written by internationally recognized experts, achieves a harmonious integration of basic and applied information in an easy-to-read and practical way. Key aspects covered include physiology and biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention and rehabilitation and the role of the medical professional. Also dealt with in detail are special considerations, such as training the young or disabled player; and performance enhancement.This handbook will help to improve the medical care delivered to all volleyball athletes and as such will be of value to sports physicians, coaches, therapists, competitors and others interested in the sport.'
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The American Volleyball Coaches Association is proud to present the Best of Coaching Volleyball, Book Two: The Advanced Elements of the Game. This is the second of a series of three publications featuring some of the finest information Coaching Volleyball, the official technical journal of the AVCA, has to offer. The articles included in this publication are written by a number of today's top junior/club, high school, collegiate and international coaches. Advanced techniques and strategies are presented, covering individual skills, as well as offensive and defensive systems. A number of unique drills are also included. Each author offers a unique perspective on a particular aspect of the game, providing the reader with a number of ways to teach a skill. The AVCA is proud to showcase its member coaches, as well as those who are accredited by USA Volleyball's Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP). Indeed, when it comes to coaching education, the two organizations' philosophies intertwine:
- The philosophy of the AVCA is simple: The organization was created to advance the development of the sport of volleyball by providing coaches with educational programs, a forum for opinion exchange and recognition opportunities. The encouragement of active participation by members is crucial.
- The CAP philosophy is similar in scope: USA Volleyball's CAP program strives to present the most current information available on volleyball; in fact, CAP instruction is based on sound principles in the areas of skill development, tactical systems, physical training, motor learning, sport psychology and sport administration. The four solid corners of the program include integrity, education, commitment and enthusiasm.
Customer Reviews:
A Great Read For Beginning Coaches.......2000-11-13
If you're considering becoming a volleyball coach, I'd recommend this book. There are tips on every phase of the game, from the physical skills of your players to the mental aspects of dealing with athletes under stress.
When I began thinking about coaching high school ball, this was one of the books I turned to for help and advice. It helped me, and it can help you, as well.
A Great Read For Beginning Coaches.......2000-11-13
If you're considering becoming a volleyball coach, I'd recommend this book. There are tips on every phase of the game, from the physical skills of your players to the mental aspects of dealing with athletes under stress.
When I began thinking about coaching high school ball, this was one of the books I turned to for help and advice. It helped me, and it can help you, as well.
Great series.......2000-01-22
There are three books in this series of compilations of articles from Coaching Volleyball Magazine, the magazine of the American Volleyball Coach's Association. These articles are written by coaches going through the Coaching Accreditation Program Level II certification. Many are collegiate and high school coaches, some are club coaches. Interesting perspectives on many different aspects of running a team, a program, or a club. The technical elements are good, but you have to know the game relatively well for some of the advanced parts because the illustrations are kind of vague. The basic elements book is good for the beginning coaches.
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Would rather read a volleyball magazine.......2006-01-30
This book was not bad. But it was not great either. Don't expect to really get much out of it. Just enjoy the reads and pictures.
Comprehensive Manual.......2001-07-19
Awesome! It practically covers everything to know about beach volleyball. It is of great value to anyone interested in the sport.It gives a good account of how the sport developed in Europe and USA. A good structural analysis of the game covers a chapter. It is a treasury of techniques, tactics and forms of training. All aspects of training like strategy,skills,speed,strength and conditioning are covered. It is well written and well supplemented with illustrations and color photos. This book is most probably the ultimate Coaches,athlete's and enthusiast's manual. The quality of the book material and the photos are an added bonus.I highly recommend it.
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Winner of the 2002 National Outdoor Book Award for Adventure Guidebooks
Heed the call of the rugged and pristine Sierra Nevada. Explore Lake Tahoe Basin and Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. Featuring the best day hikes, weekend backpacks and long-distance treks, this inspiring guide puts you on the trail to adventure.
- detailed trail descriptions of more than 60 hikes
- accurate, two-colour contour map for every hike
- illustrated Sierra Nevada wildlife section
- feature chapter on the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail and the John Muir Trail, including long and short hikes
- up-to-date information on access towns and transport to trailheads
- expert advice on responsible hiking, permits, equipment and safety
Customer Reviews:
The Best (and most crowded) Parts of the Sierra.......2006-09-11
This guidebook really is worthy of the award it won. It describes over 60 hikes in the Sierras the bulk of which are long day hikes or backpack trips. Each route has a topographical map included, detailed descriptions and alternative routes or side trips included. What makes this guide fairly unique are the many (very beautiful) color plates and some wonderful sidebars on local history, including a discussion of arborglyphs left by Basque sheepherders and the fight by the climbing community to save "Camp 4" in Yosemite Valley.
Nonetheless, I cannot give the book 5 stars. There are several minor errors in the book. Arrowheads have not been found atop Mt. Whitney: that is an apocryphal story that dates back to Clarence King. Similarly, the claim that Mt. Rose is the only 10,000 ft. peak with a trail to the summit in the Tahoe area is untrue. The Tahoe Rim Trail goes right over the summit of Relay Peak and this even appears on their own map of the Mt. Rose hike. The main drawback of this book, however, is that it really only covers the popular backcountry hikes in the range. The book lists only 8 hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon and these are the premier hiking parks in California. So, while this book is good if you really have no idea of what is available in the Sierras, hikers with some foreknowledge, or those seeking solitude, will need to supplement this book with other sources.
Winner, 2002 National Outdoor Guidebook Award.......2002-11-16
"Hiking in the Sierra Nevada is a user friendly, rock-solid guidebook with clear writing, useful topographic maps, inviting photos, and it's conveniently sized to fit in the side pocket of your pack." - NOBA award review
Winner, 2002 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Outdoor Adventure Guidebook: Hiking in the Sierra Nevada. By John Mock and Kimberley O'Neil. Published by Lonely Planet Publications, Footscray, Australia. ISBN 1740592727.
The National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) is the outdoor world's largest and most prestigious book award program. It is a non-profit, educational program, sponsored by the NOBA Foundation, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, and Idaho State University.
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Want to climb Yosemite's Half Dome? Sip wine in Napa Valley? Dance all night in LA? Or work the slots in Vegas? This guidebook gives you the inside scoop. With its sweeping coverage of California and Nevada, it points the way to adventure, whether your taste runs to redwoods and starlight or nightclubs and bright city lights.
Features: complete coverage of national parks, including Yosemite, Great Basin, Rewood and Death Valley; restaurants and accommodations for every budget; the lowdown on skiing, river rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing and surfing; and 118 detailed maps.
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A huge timesaver.......2007-07-09
Just used this book for a two-week road trip through California. I also had a few other Cal guidebooks with me and this one was the best. It was well organized, in depth and consistently gave good recommendations.
Too much politics, not enough substance.......2007-06-14
1. I live in California and thus I'm familiar (at least) with the surrounding region I live in etc...
2. This book physically looks good, has a nice layout, but is relatively devoid of concrete data (ie places to eat, stay etc...). Furthermore, it reads as if it were written by some college political science major at USF...
3. It's tough to find a good travel book; Perhaps the Moon publication might be better. However one thing is sure--> if you want a book with actual good information--> forget this one. If you just want a book with very cursory info--> this might be ok in that it's fairly compact, it covers the entire state etc...
Helps you see the whole state.......2007-01-19
Most people can say they know San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, or San Diego. These are the places people typically hit up when they plan a trip to CA. Having lived several years in SoCal, I found this book opened my eyes to all the state has to offer. It balances the sections on the large cities with other destinations and activities. You can easily stay with friends in LA or SFO and get a better tour of the town than the book can offer, but what about Death Valley or the Redwoods or PCH? This is where the book has been of great help to me.
Essential travel companion.......2007-01-10
This book is full of gems that I would never have found otherwise. Descriptions and prices listed are spot-on.
great travel guide.......2007-01-10
everything perfekt, understandable for me as an german.
Like everytime when I use a lonley planet.
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- great for budget travel but get the 2000
- Great guide, but outdated
- Lonely Planet has done it again!
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Lonely Planet California and Nevada (Serial)
James Lyon ,
Tony Wheeler ,
Marisa Gierlich ,
Nancy Keller , and
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great for budget travel but get the 2000.......2000-04-24
This is the first lonely planet book I've bought, but I'm very attached to it. It had lots of great listing from things to do to places to stay. I particularly linked to range of places to stay. It's organized into moderately priced to cheap options so you can pick what's right foryou... I used the 2000 edition.
Great guide, but outdated.......1999-06-29
Lonely Planet guides are the best out there, by far, at least for people who travel with a budget and only a pack on their backs, stay at hostels, and like to really experience a new location without being so touristy (Fodor's guides, for example, are the opposite of Lonely Planet's and are written for the upscale traveler). The California/Nevada guide is no exception, but it's just too outdated (published in 1996), and I wouldn't recommend buying it and instead would recommend waiting until the come out with a new one, whenever that will be. That's the only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars. They did just put out a new San Francisco one though ...
Lonely Planet has done it again!.......1998-07-03
Every Lonely Planet guide gives lots of tips for what to see, places to eat, and the "must-see" things when you travel. This guide explains the history of California and Nevada very well, and always has good suggestions of interesting places to visit. I am a native Californian, but I don't travel anywhere in the state without this guide.
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Lonely Planet: California E Nevada
J. Lyon ,
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Elizabeth hates to say No.......2005-01-24
Nicholas Morrow who's sister had the party in Kidnapped! wants to take Elizabeth out on a date,but she informs him that she already has a steady boyfriend. Jessica wants Nicholas Morrow as a boyfriend,and she calls Nicholas Morrow her boyfriend in the book.I wish guys were easy to come to me as they are to her.My fiancee isn't good looking. When She goes on a date with Nicholas to Cote d'or, Todd and his family are there because it is his mother's birthday,and Todd told Jessica he saw Elizabeth and Nicholas there.
Sometimes, You Have to Say No.......2003-08-25
In this fourteenth installment of the popular SVH series, Liz Wakefield finds herself struggling with a dilemma: does she accept a dinner date with a guy who has just moved into town or does she turn him down? Mind you, she has a steady boyfriend that she loves dearly, so you can see the problem. Being the super-nice girl that she is, she decides to accept. Of course, her decision nearly costs her her relationship with her boyfriend. Now, I realize that Liz only accepted the date because she didn't want to hurt the other guy's feelings, but in the process, she hurt her own boyfriend. I know she was just trying to be nice, but if I had been in her shoes, I would have just told the guy no. Sometimes, being nice means having to say NO.
It was ok........1998-12-30
It wasn't the best book I've read, but it was ok. Liz Wakefield's getting over her kidnapping ordeal, and then she meets rich handsome Nicholas Morrow. Nicholas is nice, caring, intelligent, all that stuff. Then Nicholas asks Liz out, & soon it gets into a big tangled web. Kind of shallow if you ask me. Remind me a lot of soap operas.
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good action adventure books about war heroes who get vengeance their own way
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stories included are:"By Way of Decption", "Unanswered Cries", "Friday Night Lights", "In the Absence of Angels"
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This digital document is an article from Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc. on March 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1208 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: Congress is receiving distorted and deceptive information on the missile defense programs it funds. The burden of proof on missile defense should be shifted to supporters. Congress should become part of the peer review process, and missile defense policy should become more open.
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Title: Another strategic deception initiative: after 14 years of secrecy and misinformation on missile defense research, Congress and the public deserve openness.
Author: Gordon Mitchell
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 1997
Publisher: Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.
Volume: v53
Issue: n2
Page: p22(2)
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