From the best-selling author of Spartan Up!, a complete 30-day workout and diet plan to help you reach peak performance. Joe De Sena designed the Spartan races to test overall conditioning: strength,
The success of any organization can be traced directly to leadership, which can be learned. But too many books and development programs focus exclusively on skills. In reality, performance and ultim
A Princess of Mars was the first book by Edgar Rice Burroughs to feature the character John Carter. It led to an 11-book series featuring his adventures and became the basis for the 2012 movie. Carter
“A thrill ride.” — Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author As part of his street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience’s pockets while they watch.
Just in time for the 2012 Olympics - prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps’ autobiography, Beneath the Surface. In this candid memoir, Phelps ta
On a tranquil summer night in July 2012, a trio of peace activists infiltrated the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Nicknamed the Fort Knox of Uranium, Y-12 was reputedly one of
“Children of the Bedtime Machine”, a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in the 2012 anthologyShadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury.
Marina Abramovic, the legendary performance artist, is legendary for a reason. She has spent four decades making traumatic and transcendent artworks using her own body as a material, breaking through
Drugs in sport are big news and the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is common. Here, Chris Cooper, a top biochemist at the University of Essex, looks at the science behind drugs in sport.
(Study Score). The Eulenburg Audio+Score Series contains the orchestral world's treasures from the baroque, classical and romantic repertoire. Volume 95 includes a Naxos CD with a performance by the
(Study Score). The Eulenburg Audio+Score Series contains the orchestral world's treasures from the baroque, classical and romantic repertoire. Volume 94 includes a Naxos CD with a performance by the
Audible brings to life through dramatic performance the 1945-1946 radio broadcast reports covering the greatest courtroom drama of the 20th century—the Nuremberg trials. The original broadcasts have b
The acclaimed novel of love and resistance during late 1930s China by Mo Yan, winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature. Spanning three generations, this novel of family and myth is told through a
One of America’s most original comedic voices delivers a darkly funny, wryly observed, and emotionally raw account of her year of death, cancer, and epiphany.In the span of four months in 2012, Tig No
"Do you have any notes for me?" Actors always ask for notes on their performance, and they will take them from just about anyone. Ron Marasco's Notes to an Actor grew out of the actor's profession. In
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Ad
Being a woman is, largely, about performance—how we dress and modify our bodies, what we say, the roles we play, and how we conform to expectations. Gender stereotypes are still deeply embedded in our
A grisly murder has plunged Bollywood, the film capital of India, into chaos. Ghote gets so caught up with giving an Academy Award-winning performance as a sleuth that the curtain almost comes down on
Georgetown University professor and popular blogger Cal Newport reveals the new key to achieving success and true meaning in one's professional life.In 2012, Cal Newport coined the term "deep
In the world of personal development, motivation, public speaking and sales, there will never be another Zig Ziglar (1962-2012). His infectious sense of humor, his masterful story-telling skills, his
You want maximum business performance? Look under the hood and you'll find your employee culture: it is the power that drives the enterprise engine. To harness that rumbling power you've got to solve
In the world of personal development, motivation, public speaking and sales, there will never be another Zig Ziglar (1926-2012). His infectious sense of humor, his masterful story-telling skills, his
(Woodwind). Traditional tunes including Reels, Hornpipes, Jigs and more. Accordionist Gemma Telfer provides performance tips and background on each selection. Includes CD of full performances.
In the world of personal development, motivation, public speaking and sales, there will never be another Zig Ziglar (1926-2012). His infectious sense of humor, his masterful story-telling skills, his
13 HOURS presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station cal
Peggy Ann Garner first won the hearts of Americanseverywhere with her performance as the title character in the 1943 filmadaptation of Jane Eyre.Twelve-year-old Peggy Ann then gave anOscar-winning per
(Music Minus One). Ten newly engraved arrangements are featured in this book with a CD containing complete performance tracks of each piece plus a second version minus the soloist. Includes: This Hear
Another adventure awaits as The Magnificent Lizzie Brown travels up to the green hills of Scotland, where legends of mystical creatures abound. At the circus's premiere performance, a wealthy, young o
(Music Minus One). Eight blues classics presented in new engravings and a CD with performance and backing tracks for each song. Includes: The Twister * Dealin' * Empty Street * Blue Greens 'n Beans *
A personal account by the sight-impaired "barefoot lawyer" Chinese activist who defected to America in 2012 describes his disadvantaged childhood, the illness that cost him his sight
On July 20, 2012, twelve people were killed and seventy wounded at a mass shooting in a movie theater in Colorado. In 1999, twelve kids and one teacher at Columbine High School were murdered by two st
Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton headline a Welsh and Welsh-American cast celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth in a performance of his timeless “play for voices.” With characters such as Capta
(Music Minus One). This book/CD pack features a CD with the complete performance of Lalo's Cello Concerto written in 1876 in digital stereo, plus a second digital stereo version of the concerto minus
Expanding upon one of the most-read New York Times Magazine features of 2012, Smarter penetrates the hot new field of intelligence research to reveal what researchers call a revolution in human intell
The world of high-performance athletics is changingforever. Not so long ago, you could compete at the top level with hard work anda good coach, but today, it's impossible to separate the achievements
David Frenette’s book The Path of Centering Prayer (Sounds True, 2012) re-energized the Centering Prayer tradition with its fresh insights and teachings. Centering Prayer Meditations invites listeners
Alex has wanted to be a member of the Longhorn Lightning soccer team for as long as he can remember. But after his embarrassing performance at last year's tryouts, he's not sure if the risk is worth t
This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at the art of performance, covering composin
Exposes the truth about caffeine, the unregulated, addictive drug found in common drinks and pain medications and explains how it affects mood and athletic performance, how it is used to cement buying
