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25 produkter
Secrets of Shaolin Temple Boxing
E-bok, 2012
138 kr
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Learn the secrets of Shaolin Temple boxing also known as Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated matrtial arts guide. Shaolin Temple boxing is the father of all boxing forms in China and is a close ancestor of Japanese karate. Despite the widespread study of Shaolin kung fu, however, the true origins …
The Expanding Universe
Astronomy's 'Great Debate', 1900-1931
Häftad, 2009
797 kr
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In the years between 1900 and 1931 astronomers witnessed three startling changes in their view of the Universe. First, the accepted value of the size of the star system, which increased by a factor of ten; secondly, evidence forced the acceptance of the fact that there are other star systems beyond …
T'ai Chi
The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense
Av Cheng Man-Ch'ing, Robert W. Smith
Häftad, 2004
274 kr
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Master the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide.T'ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures, and absolute calmness of mind. It requires no special equipment or place to practice and takes no …
Keeping the Republic
Ideology and Early American Diplomacy
Inbunden, 2004
636 kr
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How did the ideology that inspired the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution translate into foreign policy? John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton each struggled with this question as they encountered foreign powers. The French Revolution, the purchase of the …
Reconsidering Sputnik
Forty Years Since the Soviet Satellite
Av Robert W. Smith, John M. Logsdon m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
890 kr
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This book explores Russia''s stunning success of ushering in the space age by launching Sputnik and beating the United States into space. It also examines the formation of NASA, the race for human exploration of the moon, the reality of global satellite communications, and a new generation of …
Reconsidering Sputnik
Forty Years Since the Soviet Satellite
Av Robert W. Smith, John M. Logsdon m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
890 kr
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This book explores Russia''s stunning success of ushering in the space age by launching Sputnik and beating the United States into space. It also examines the formation of NASA, the race for human exploration of the moon, the reality of global satellite communications, and a new generation of …
Reconsidering Sputnik
Forty Years Since the Soviet Satellite
Av Roger D. Lanius, John M. Logsdon m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
776 kr
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This book explores Russia's stunning success of ushering in the space age by launching Sputnik and beating the United States into space. It also examines the formation of NASA, the race for human exploration of the moon, the reality of global satellite communications, and a new generation of …
T'ai Chi
The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense
Av Robert W. Smith, Cheng Man-Ch'ing
E-bok, 2011
197 kr
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Master the Chinese martial art of T''ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide. T''ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures, and absolute calmness of mind. It requires no special equipment or place to practice and takes no …
Chinese Internal Boxing
Techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-Kua
Av Allen Pittman, Robert W. Smith
E-bok, 2012
197 kr
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Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-kua is an illustrated martial arts guide to two soft-style Chinese martial arts. Chinese internal boxing and other internal martial arts do not depend on muscular strength. Instead, their power is drawn from the cultivation and practical …
Hsing-I
Chinese Internal Boxing
Av Allen Pittman, Robert W. Smith
E-bok, 2012
124 kr
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Master Chinese internal boxing or Hsing-I with this illustrated martial arts guide. Unlike most martial arts, Chinese internal (soft-style) boxing does not depend on muscular strength. The secret behind its power lies in the cultivation and practical application of internal energy—ch''i, There are …
Pa-kua
Eight-Trigram Boxing
Av Allen Pittman, Robert W. Smith
E-bok, 1990
183 kr
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This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kua—a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching . This martial arts guide gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the art. It also presents to the West for the first the orthodox style of the last Chinese …
Time for Change
New Visions for High School
Inbunden, 2006
504 kr
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This book brings together some of the foremost ideas on reforming education for 14-18 year olds with a focus on more significant reforms for revisioning of high school. The first chapter provides a context for understanding the rationale, conceptual framework, obstacles, and political context of …
Time for Change
New Visions for High School
Häftad, 2006
255 kr
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This book brings together some of the foremost ideas on reforming education for 14-18 year olds with a focus on more significant reforms for revisioning of high school. The first chapter provides a context for understanding the rationale, conceptual framework, obstacles, and political context of …
Amid a Warring World
American Foreign Relations, 1775–1815
Inbunden, 2012
703 kr
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The period between 1775 and 1815 could be called the "critical period" of American foreign relations. At no time in American history was the existence of the republic in greater physical peril. Questions of foreign policy dominated American public life in a way unequalled until World War II. From …
Amid a Warring World
American Foreign Relations, 1775–1815
Häftad, 2012
344 kr
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The period between 1775 and 1815 could be called the "critical period" of American foreign relations. At no time in American history was the existence of the republic in greater physical peril. Questions of foreign policy dominated American public life in a way unequalled until World War II. From …
Amid a Warring World
American Foreign Relations, 1775–1815
E-bok, 2012
312 kr
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The period between 1775 and 1815 could be called the "critical period" of American foreign relations. At no time in American history was the existence of the republic in greater physical peril. Questions of foreign policy dominated American public life in a way unequalled until World War II. From …
Cheng Man-ch'ing and T'ai Chi
Echoes in the Hall of Happiness
Häftad, 2016
343 kr
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A Via Media book devoted to Cheng Man-ch’ing (1902–1975)—also romanized as Zheng Manqing—who played a lead role in popularizing tai chi ch'uan throughout the world and greatly influencing the way the art is perceived and practiced. This fact alone should drive all those interested in tai chi to …
Martial Musings
A Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th Century
Häftad, 2020
321 kr
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Known as a world’s leading authority on Asian martial arts, Robert W. Smith has practiced, taught, and written on the Asian martial arts for more than fifty years. From his late teens he trained under eminent Western boxing and wrestling coaches and later immersed himself in judo and finally the …
Excessive Maritime Claims
Third Edition
Av J. Ashley Roach, Robert W. Smith
Inbunden, 2012
5326 kr
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Now in a third, revised edition, Excessive Maritime Claims by J. Ashley Roach and Robert W. Smith is designed for law of the sea and maritime law specialists. The book draws on published governmental material in the public domain, specifically the U.S., and addresses recent progress in maritime …
Reconsidering Sputnik
Forty Years Since the Soviet Satellite
Av Roger D. Lanius, John M. Logsdon m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
2600 kr
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This book explores Russia's stunning success of ushering in the space age by launching Sputnik and beating the United States into space. It also examines the formation of NASA, the race for human exploration of the moon, the reality of global satellite communications, and a new generation of …
Judo Master Reference
An Anthology
Av Richard Bowen, Jones Llyr m. fl.
Inbunden, 2025
487 kr
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A total of 29 chapters are conveniently compiled in this special volume. In addition to 519 illustrations, there are glossaries, charts, and bibliographies. The variety of material in this anthology reflects in-depth scholarly research and the experience of master practitioners. It will be a …
