Michael Phelps, 3rd Edition

Michael Phelps, 3rd Edition
Author: Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467713147

By the end of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps had already earned more gold medals than any athlete in the history of the Olympic Games. But at the 2012 Olympics in London, England, Michael won four more gold medals, plus two silver. With twenty-two medals in total—eighteen gold, two silver, and two bronze—from three Olympic Games, Michael is by far the most decorated athlete in Olympics history. Learn more about the swimmer from Maryland who became the Olympic Games' greatest champion.

Social Issues in Sport-3rd Edition

Social Issues in Sport-3rd Edition
Author: Woods, Ron
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1450495206

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition, explores common questions and issues about sport and its relation to society through various sociological and cultural lenses. The text is grounded in practical application and provides social theories through which students may examine real-world issues.

Ethics in Sport-3rd Edition

Ethics in Sport-3rd Edition
Author: Morgan, William J.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2018
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1492556769

Ethics in Sport, Third Edition, offers 32 essays by well-known authors. These essays explore the roots of the ethical and moral dilemmas so prevalent in sport culture today. Nearly half the essays are new to this edition.

Pure Sport

Pure Sport
Author: John Kremer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1351053175

Pure Sport is a practical guide that provides insights on asserting positive mindsets, realising potential, remaining resilient against setbacks and using these experiences to move on to greater success. The book follows the journey of the athlete through six clear steps, creating a logical framework for applied sport psychology or a path you can follow in your own practice. The third edition is fully updated and now more accessible than ever, including new advice on maintaining a resilient attitude and taking care of athletes’ mental well-being. Drawing on decades of both practical and theoretical knowledge, the authors deliver practical advice with a thorough grounding in sport psychology, supplemented by case studies, reflection questions, common problems and effective solutions, and useful summaries of key points. Pure Sport is essential reading for all those actively involved and interested in sport, from sports psychologists and academics, to athletes and coaches.

AFCAT Topic-wise Solved Papers (2011-17) with 5 Practice Sets - 3rd Edition

AFCAT Topic-wise Solved Papers (2011-17) with 5 Practice Sets - 3rd Edition
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
Total Pages: 209
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9387421066

The book covers all the AFCAT papers since its inception in 2011. In all a total of 13 papers are covered in the book. • The AFCAT Solved Papers from 2011 to 2017 are divided into 15 chapters. This will help the students in understanding the importance of each and every chapter and will provide the know-how that what kind of questions have come from the chapter. • The book is further empowered with 5 Practice Sets based on the exact pattern of latest AFCAT exams. • The book also provides an update on Current Affairs.

Handbook of Emotions, Third Edition

Handbook of Emotions, Third Edition
Author: Michael Lewis
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 865
Release: 2008-04-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1606238035

Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this handbook comprehensively examines all aspects of emotion and its role in human behavior. The editors and contributors are foremost authorities who describe major theories, findings, methods, and applications. The volume addresses the interface of emotional processes with biology, child development, social behavior, personality, cognition, and physical and mental health. Also presented are state-of-the-science perspectives on fear, anger, shame, disgust, positive emotions, sadness, and other distinct emotions. Illustrations include seven color plates.

PET

PET
Author: Michael E. Phelps
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2006-12-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387349464

This book is designed to give the reader a solid understanding of the physics and instrumentation aspects of PET, including how PET data are collected and formed into an image. Topics include basic physics, detector technology used in modern PET scanners, data acquisition, and 3D reconstruction. A variety of modern PET imaging systems are also discussed, including those designed for clinical services and research, as well as small-animal imaging. Methods for evaluating the performance of these systems are also outlined. The book will interest nuclear medicine students, nuclear medicine physicians, and technologists.

Coping Skills for a Stressful World

Coping Skills for a Stressful World
Author: Michelle Muratori
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119684919

This comprehensive counseling tool kit for stress management provides clinicians with hundreds of client exercises and activities. Representing a variety of therapeutic approaches, this workbook offers creative techniques for helping clients handle traditional concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, and grief in addition to heightened present-day issues, such as natural and human-made disasters, the misuse of social media, political divisiveness, social injustice, and mass shootings and other violence. Drs. Muratori and Haynes give their personal and professional perspectives on successfully working with clients therapeutically and also invite a number of expert clinicians to share their experiences and exercises they have used that have been effective with clients. The final section of the workbook presents strategies for counselor self-care and client life after counseling. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Cupping Therapy for Bodyworkers

Cupping Therapy for Bodyworkers
Author: Ilkay Zihni Chirali
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0857013165

Cupping therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique that has been used for thousands of years as a highly effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including skin conditions and musculoskeletal complaints. Many bodyworkers are very interested in learning about how to use Cupping Therapy within their own specialties, and this book is for them. Drawing on 40 years of expertise, Ilkay Chirali provides a wealth of information on cupping for those without TCM knowledge, covering safety information, equipment and the different variations of cupping and their best uses. Beautifully illustrated with over 120 full-colour photos, it empowers physiotherapists, massage therapists, sports medicine professionals and beauty therapists to add cupping therapy to their toolbox of techniques.