Average customer rating:
|
Working With Nature: Resource Management for Sustainability
Carl F. Jordan
Manufacturer: Harwood Academic Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 General
| Popular Economics
| Business & Investing
| Subjects
| Books
Environmental Science
| Earth Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Nature & Ecology
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Renewable Energy
| Technology
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Ecology
| Biological Sciences
| Science
| Subjects
| Books
Living on the Land
| Ecology
| Outdoors & Nature
| Subjects
| Books
| Architecture
| Hunting & Fishing
Ecology
| Biological Sciences
| Professional Science
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
Environmental Science
| Earth Sciences
| Professional Science
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 9057025426 |
Book Description
Working with Nature looks at an alternative approach to resource production systems, taking the view that many environmental problems associated with conventional resource management are avoidable if we work with nature, instead of trying to dominate it. Jordan argues that achieving sustainability in production systems is best accomplished by encouraging a change in the relationship between humans and nature-from one of exploitation through control to one of sustainability through cooperation.
Book Description
Finally, a book that covers all aspects of the “original martial art” is here! Mastering Kempo presents the profound history and essential techniques, tactics, and training needed to excel at this art.
This is Kempo as the masters originally taught it, featuring their methods of training and wealth of technical knowledge. The skills and advanced training methods taught in the book will enrich the Kempo of any stylist and contribute to an in-depth understanding of the many martial arts derived from Kempo—including judo, jujutsu, and karate.
This outstanding resource was written by William Durbin, a Kempo master and a premier martial arts historian with 30 years of training. As a soke (the highest ranking in Kiyojute Kempo) Durbin is considered one of the world's foremost authorities and historians on Kempo. The knowledge and insights he provides in Mastering Kempo will elevate you to your highest level, physically and spiritually.
Customer Reviews:
Decent book, generally good........2003-11-03
I'd actually like to give the book ***1/2, but I figure since they only allow whole numbers, I'll round down. Much can be learned from this book, of you are a begginer, or practice another Asian fighting form. Particularly, I like the explaination of Embu, and the principles behind Kempo's fluid striking combos. One thing that caught my eye is how the author always tried to link Chinese, Okinawan, and Japanese martial history, ephasising Okinawan. I'm no historian, and though I doubt the links were as close as presented, it did pique my interest in seeing how accurate the history was, and has therefore opened my eyes to Karate/Kung-Fu/Kempo history. Some basic striking techniques are presented, but the bulk of the book is not "how to do a front punch", it is "do this to make any strike more effective". I dislike, however, that the author seems to call every Asian art Kempo, including Jeet Kune Do. Overall, the book is good to read, but mostly for the "art/philosophy/history" types. Folks interested in sport or protection would do better to look elsewhere.
An ok book for Kempo.......2003-05-26
I like this book and would recomend it. However I was hoping for more kata than what they gave in this book. It is great for learning blocks, kicks, and punches, but not much else
Embu - Kempo Training (Excellent History, Ancient Kata).......2002-10-29
A special method of Kempo training origins during class called "Embu". Embu is extremely efficient way of teaching students how to apply their skills in actual combat while avoiding the contentiousness nature of sparring. Sparring is not the traditional method for teaching martial arts. The purpose of sparring to teach speed, distance, rythm, and timing. However, the end results of sparring while not create the desired quality and deep understanding of the art.
Anciently, the fighting monks practiced kempo to improve personal security against bandits. It is very doubtful these monks would have engaged in actual fighting to practice the martial art. Monks regarded injury to an another human being as unacceptable. Often after a real confrontation, they would administer relief to the injuried attackers, when possible. The monks sought peace and esteemed themselves as pacifist. So, how did they obtain fighting skills second to none?
The monks practiced kempo using the philosophy called embu. Embu in Japanese means "Martial exercise." The first Embu method has two partner moving simulateously, without any prearrange techniques. They move softly and slowly maintaining safety. The one punch pull is required to avoid contact and serious injury. The flow between defense and offense is expressed during the exercise. To the viewer, it seems like the practitioners are engaged in a dance: weaving, entering, blocking, and striking. The use of hand and foot skills is encouraged. As the skill levels increase, vitals areas become the pin point targets. Embu should appear effortless and direct.
The second embu method requires coreograph or a set of moves to be practiced. A group of four students work together with one student defending against the other three. Each student has a set of moves to perform, whether it be an attack or an defense. As students masters the old movements they can begin to create new movements. The new movements usually are created after a few years of study with the teacher. At first the student learns how to perform each movement. The movements are practice slowly at first, and the speed increased as their skill improves. Eventually, the practice increases in speed and power. The attacking students measure their response after each defense technique is performed by the defending student. The flow of motion can increase in speed and power until it closely approximates real combative environments. The one inch pull punch or kick is encouraged, to avoid serious injury, and allow for continueous training. If injury starts to occur during training, students are required to examine levels of control, slow the techniques down, and apply an softer application of the technique.
Eventually, the subtle mysteries of the technique are revealed, and as the student reflects on the technique a vast range of application are realized: joint turns, throws, cavity presses, blocks, strikes can be seen in the technique. Additionally, the use of chi and mental focus changes the techniques consequences. Kempo real power is understanding vital points and how mental focus increase the effectiveness of the strikes and block. The most powerful material breakers are often practitioners of kempo. Softer and more penetrating potential is realized by the defending student. The student begins to visual the physical consequences resulting from each techniques. The degree of reflection depends on the understanding of the student and their perspectiviness. Students are required to reflect on their practice and work together to improve each others perfection.
Kempo techniques are expanded to use grappling. Anciently and modernly, Chin na expresses itself within the philosophy of kempo. Throws, chokes, joint locks put the receiver down. Finishing strikes can be apply allowing the practitioner to clear the oppponent before moving to the next attacker.
During practice Kempo trains against a vast variety of weapons: knives, clubs, staff, sword, and hand to hand. Embu philosophy still applies regardless of the attack pattern and type. The goal is to blend and work harmously and effortless against a wide range of spacial patterns. Position, speed, power, and feel are developed during practice.
Embu does not encourage aggression. It allows realistic self-defense training. The result is a stronger feeling of calmness and control by the student. More importantly it enourages cooperation and control through a heighten sense of awareness. Movement can flow from one attacker to another, awareness of how space can be occuppied is anticipated. Vulnerabilities become traps with counters, locks, and strikes responding. In Kempo, embu is essential to proper training and development.
Excellent!.......2001-03-09
I found this book to be a very interesting and informative look at the art of Kempo. The author presents information in a refreshingly unbiased, down to earth manner which is very easy to read and digest. While this book will by no means teach you Kempo (it focuses more on the WHY than the HOW), I have found it to be an excellent addition to my lessons. Many of the ideas in the book will blend well into any form of Kempo, and probably other arts as well. The author presents many interesting and effective ideas on training, both physical and mental, as well as loads of interesting history. The only complaint I could possibly make is that I wanted to read MORE when I finished! I hope the author chooses to expand the information presented here in future volumes.
An excellent read!.......2001-03-09
I found this book to be a highly informative and interesting look at many aspects of Kempo. The author presents information in a refreshingly unbiased, down to earth manner which is very easy to read. While this book will by no means teach you kempo (it doesn't really focus on the HOW so much as the WHY), I have found it to be an excellent companion to my lessons. The book reveals several elements of Kempo which are often overlooked, or misunderstood in other writings, and helped to clarify several things for me. The only complaint I have is that I crave MORE! I hope the author chooses to expand on the information presented in further volumes.
Book Description
Within these pages you will find innumerable practical techniques to transform your life, served up with a large dose of humor and the stick of the Zen Roshi. Who hates Undoing? Stuffed-shirt academicians, do-nothing sweetness-and-light practitioners of cosmic foo-foo, and would-be slave-owners everywhere. On the other hand, if you are interested in actually accomplishing something, you will love it.
Customer Reviews:
New to the Method.......2007-05-07
I found the writing style irritating, to say the least, although not nearly as disruptive as _Illuminatus!_. It wasn't until the day after I started reading it that I realized why he is constantly breaking set...he keeps his book from being an easy read, like so many self-help, new age b.s. books today. Because this book, and these methods, can actually help you. This doesn't have suggestions, this doesn't soothe your hurts, this IS how to do it. This IS what you have to do. As Wilson says in the introduction, Hyatt is abusive, insulting, rude, but the fact is we are too used to treading lightly around one another's feelings...we hear too much about self-esteem, so rather than be honest, we become a society of victims. And Hyatt blows right past all that, and looks right into your innermost core, and tells you, Get over it, and do the f****** exercises, already!
Only doing Method I and already looking forward to his other books.
Dogma Busting.......2007-02-20
Do you ever feel dominated by habits, personal history or social expectations? Even if you don't this book may be for you. In this book Hyatt maintains that much of ordinary people's behavior is narrow, repetitive and even robotic. Without even knowing it we are programmed by agendas that aren't our own.
The way to escape this programming is first to relax so that your program runs out of steam, and second to consciously choose to change our behavior. It can be as simple as choosing to drink something other than the favorite soda, which you always drink, or as complex as, at the next party, becoming extraverted if you normally are introverted.
This book is designed to jump you out of your normal boundaries, so be prepared to be shocked or even horrified. It is written in many styles including pushy assertion, humor, personal testimony, guest essays by other authors, fiction and even comic strip.
Undoing Yourself helped me to realize how dominated I am by my religious upbringing, even though I thought I left that behind years ago. I use exercises from this book every day and find that they make my life more interesting.
This is an interesting book.......2007-02-07
From the reviews I've read it seems you either like Hyatt or you don't. I find that he is an odd mish-mash of Robert A. Wilson and Timothy Leary. This book is a full on assault on your nervous system. Either you get it or you don't. Read the book, do the exercises, and undo yourself.
Pretty Good...I guess.......2006-12-11
I like the overall makeup of this book, as it's very unconventional and it gives the reader a kind of jolt out of the what to normally expect. As for the exercises, I have heard of similar ones before, so I did not try these specifically. All in all I think this may be helpful for some, but not everyone will find what they want here.
bizarre and effluvious, but entertaining.......2006-06-14
after reading this book, I am 90% certain that Christopher Hyatt was on speed when he wrote it. there's a teeth-chattering insistency that runs underneath the good doctor's quasi-Zen diatribe, which no doubt is recognizable to anyone who has tried that drug. the book reminds me a little of the collages my friends and I would make, torn cardboard boxes smeered with cut out photographs and psychedelic poetry scrawled in red highlighter. we were desperate to convince someone -- ourselves, the rest of the world, "God" -- that we had hit upon something, that we had something to say. this feeling came through as muffled aggression, a degrading "I know more than you" control freak vibe, directed towards whatever invisible reader we thought we were speaking to.
that's the feeling I get from Hyatt's book -- that for some reason he is desperate for you to believe in him, for you to buy into a fantasy that he and his friends dreamed up one coked-out evening and have been trying to hold onto ever since.
the style of the book follows that of Principia Discordia, but it's edgier, angrier and less profound. at the same time, it's not as meandering as that other book; it has something to say and it says it. a lot of what Dr. Hyatt has to say is quite interesting. his ideas are not simply rehashes of RAW, Bucky Fuller and Crowley. though there are clear similarities, Hyatt's approach is unique. an ethos reminiscent of Hunter S. Thompson runs through the work; the morbidity of the book, it's insistence that it be allowed to do it's own thing regardless, seems to parallel Hyatt's message. "be your own god. NOW."
at least for part one; I thought part two was mostly bland, repetitious drivel. if the first part was the exuberant high, part two is the come down, the grey morning where we recite the paeans of the night before as a meaningless prayer against the onset of reality.
as far as the "exercises" go, they are actually fairly poorly described, and no explanation is given as to how or why they might work. there are reichian elements in some of them, and some of them are similar to exercises done in different types of yoga. they are interesting and worth doing, but it's hard to see what they have to do with the rest of the book. contrary to what the late great Dr. Regardie says in his introduction, Hyatt doesn't seem to be presenting a coherent "system" here, just a few scattered pieces that could be added to your own.
this book is worth a good chuckle. at the very least, Dr. Hyatt's antics should entertain, as he alternately berates, insults, pleads and beguiles you towards his demented point of view. the transparent attempts to promote New Falcon are particularily amusing. for some people it will be a trip down memory lane. some people will get a good laugh. maybe others will be stunned by its "depth." a lot of people just chuck it across the room.
the exercises, like the rest of the work, are entertaining while not particularily mind-blowing.
Customer Reviews:
Dogma Busting.......2007-02-20
Do you ever feel dominated by habits, personal history or social expectations? Even if you don't this book may be for you. In this book Hyatt maintains that much of ordinary people's behavior is narrow, repetitive and even robotic. Without even knowing it we are programmed by agendas that aren't our own.
The way to escape this programming is first to relax so that your program runs out of steam, and second to consciously choose to change our behavior. It can be as simple as choosing to drink something other than the favorite soda, which you always drink, or as complex as, at the next party, becoming extraverted if you normally are introverted.
This book is designed to jump you out of your normal boundaries, so be prepared to be shocked or even horrified. It is written in many styles including pushy assertion, humor, personal testimony, guest essays by other authors, fiction and even comic strip.
Undoing Yourself helped me to realize how dominated I am by my religious upbringing, even though I thought I left that behind years ago. I use exercises from this book every day and have found they make my life more interesting.
Book Description
Fully revised and updated for 2005, DK's best-selling Financial Times World Desk Reference gives a complete overview of the modern world. With more than 600 maps, 5,000 charts and diagrams, and including over 25,000 facts and statistics on the world's 193 nations, this practical guide is a perfect reference for the home, school, or office.
Customer Reviews:
COOL BOOK!.......2004-12-11
My mom just gave me this for an early christmas present and i read it at every chance i get! I got it because i cleaned our house. moms! they'll do anything to get you to do chores! but still, i love this almanac!
Book Description
The New York Times Almanac 2005 is the almanac of record. Drawing on the resources of the world's premier news organization, it provides readers with a wealth of data about the United States and the world—in a readable and more easily accessible form than other fact finders. Unrivaled in scope and unsurpassed in comprehensiveness, The New York Times Almanac pays careful attention to significant issues, topics, and developments of the day, and sets them in historical context. It gives the stories—and the stories behind the stories. The New York Times Almanac is the first choice for students, journalists, and researchers—for anyone who needs timely, accurate information about the world we live in.
Customer Reviews:
A good gift for the statistically curious.......2007-05-18
I give my dad an almanac almost every year, switching between the NYT and World Almanac. He likes them.
2005 New York Times Almanac REVIEW.......2005-09-01
This used book I bought, The New York Times Almanac 2005, was sold in perfect condition. It can't get any better than this.
Excellent Almanac- Wide Array of Information.......2005-02-22
The New York Time's newest almanac is an excellent source for information on all of the world's countries, U.S. and international geography, and countless other subjects. Every country has a detailed profile with information about population, size, location, and other interesting facts. However, it does lack information on the 2004 Democratic primaries, which it promised on the back cover, and devotes only a few pages to the presidential election. Also, it has far too few maps for the amount of geographical information given. Another flaw is its poor historical time-tables. But few people would use an almanac as a guide to history, and someone who owns this book is likely to own an atlas as well, which would solve the map problem.
Overall, The 2005 New York Times almanac is a great source for information on many subjects, especially geography. Unlike some other almanacs, it is easily navigated and has a good index. One can open to any page and learn something new.
Comprehensive and Engaging..........2005-02-20
I found this almanac to be extremely comprehensive in its scope. For me it is a fantastic single refrence book with historical, geographical and statistical data about both the world and the United States. It seemed to be a bit less anecdotal, and a bit more concise than other almanacs that I've seen. 5-Stars.
Average customer rating:
|
The Times Good University Guide 2005 (Times Good University Guide)
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Education
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
General
| College & University
| Education
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
Almanacs & Yearbooks
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
| Almanacs
| Yearbooks & Annuals
College Guides
| Education
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
Directories
| Catalogs & Directories
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
College
| By Level
| Education
| Professional & Technical
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0007165242 |
Book Description
This book is a fan's treasure trove of racing information featuring hundreds of pages of information on racetracks, trainers, owners and a directory on the sport's organizations.
Average customer rating:
- I love it!
- I did not order this item
|
TIME Almanac with Information Please 2005
Manufacturer: Time Almanac
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Almanacs
| Almanacs & Yearbooks
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
All Titles
| Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007
| Stores
| Books
ASIN: 1932273581 |
Customer Reviews:
I love it!.......2006-04-07
I'm getting a new copy to replace my old one since I've used it so much. I love knowing what events took place because sometimes you forget with life being very busy. I especially like the parts they included of Election 2004. Besides news, they include sections on entertainment of all aspects. Movies, books, popular songs, awards, etc. There's a history and update of all the fifty states as well as the other countries in the world. There's even a special section on eating healthy foods which I just found very helpful. There's a ton of information in here, more than I can describe. I'm getting an almanac every year because I like to see what went on during the year. We only get one life and sometimes its just good to look back and remember.
Amazon.com is a great place to shop online. I really trust the website, I've shopped at other places and they can't really compare to Amazon.com. For the reader who was sent the wrong purchase, just do what you would do at any other store. Complain, most businesses want to keep their customers happy, after all without us they wouldn't exist or be in business. Don't be lazy to return a book, its not even that hard. Mistakes happen and its your job once the purchase is in your hands to be responsible for it, whether that means returning it or just complaining about it. The point is don't just complain about it, do something. That's how change happens.
I did not order this item.......2006-01-30
I did not order this item. All I wanted was 1 copy of the 2006 Time Info Please Almanac.
I received 2 copies of the 2006 Time Info Please Almanac, and 1 copy of the 2005 NY Times Info Please Almanac. Why would I want the 2005? Because it is too much trouble for me to try to get my money back or sell it to someone else I am giving two copies away.
But I will never, never again order anything through Amazon. And you can count on that. I believe Amazon is pulling a fast one on unsuspecting customers.
Elinor Lynch
Average customer rating:
|
Time for Kids Almanac 2005 + Fact Monster
B. Rowen
Manufacturer: Tandem Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
Almanacs
| Reference & Nonfiction
| Children's Books
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Ages 9-12
| Children's Books
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 141767816X |
Books:
- Yeast Stress Responses (Topics in Current Genetics)
- 365 Penguins
- A Dog Is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us
- A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia
- A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
- Acid Atmospheric Deposition and its Effects on Terrestrial Ecosystems in The Netherlands (Studies in Environmental Science)
- Advanced Ecological Theory: Principles and Applications
- Advances in Ecological Research, Vol. 34: Classic Papers (Advances in Ecological Research)
- Advances in Historical Ecology
- African summer
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Data Analysis and Decision Making with Microsoft Excel
- Andy Goldsworthy: A Collaboration with Nature
- Vault Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews
- Wetlands
- Wise Women: A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty
- An Assembly Such as This: A Novel of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman
- A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life
- Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
- What Money Really Means
- How to Be a Global Thinker
