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The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in competition. In 1926, a contest occurred in which thirty-seven of the finest judoka in Japan competed before the Emperor Hirohito. The first chapter by Robert W. Smith details the techniques utilized by each master and also compares their skills with today’s judo practitioners. The next two chapters by Dr. Llyr Jones and ...

Every day, we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say 'yes' to our requests? Based on decades of research into the psychology of persuasion, this book reveals many remarkable insights that will help you be more persuasive both at work and at home. Co-written by the world's most quoted expert on influence, Professor Robert Cialdini, Yes! contains dozens of tips that you wouldn't want to miss out on—all of them scientifically proven to boost your powers of persuasion.

What if... Vikings had already carved out a thriving civilization on the East Coast of America when Columbus arrived? ... John F. Kennedy defied fate and survived the assassination attempt, changing the course of history? The power of "what if" lies in its ability to ignite curiosity, challenge perceptions, and spark endless possibilities. What If... is a thrilling anthology of speculative fiction short stories that dares to explore alternate realities, twist history, and reimagine the world as we know it.

A collection of articles, based on modern science, using force-free and fear-free methods. It includes solutions to common issues from pre-puppy to adulthood. The book is a compilation of articles written by these professionals on various aspects of puppy and dog ownership, care, training, and managing and treating behavior problems.

Fascinating “What If?” stories from Hugo and Nebula award-winning masters of alternate history! What would the world be like if Teddy Roosevelt had fought in World War I? If the space race started during World War II? If Joseph McCarthy had been elected President? These and other questions are answered in this collection of alternate histories. As these stories suggest, the world as we know it might have turned out different than it is today, if only one minor—or major—change had occurred in history.

Galaxy's Edge is a Hugo-nominated bi-monthly magazine published by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor, an award winning independent press based in Maryland. Each issue of the magazine has a mix of new and old stories, a serialization of a novel, columns by Barry Malzberg and Gregory Benford, book recommendations by Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett and an interview conducted by Joy Ward.

Todos nós queremos ouvir um “sim”. Essa palavra tão pequena abre as portas para o mundo e nosso futuro. Os 21 breves capítulos deste livro descrevem atitudes testadas e comprovadas para aumentar as chances de que os outros comprem nossas ideias ou atendam nossos pedidos. Seus princípios e lições práticas podem ser usados para lidar com diversos desafios, como recuperar um relacionamento, negociar um aumento ou convencer um amigo. Apresentando ótimos conselhos, este pequeno livro traz grandes ensinamentos para quem deseja obter mais oportunidades na vida.

In How We Do It, primatologist Robert Martin draws on 40 years of research to locate the roots of everything from our sex cells to the way we care for newborns. He examines the procreative history of humans as well as that of our primate kin to reveal what's really natural when it comes to making and raising babies, and distinguish which behaviors we ought to continue - and which we should not. Although it's not realistic to raise our children like our ancestors did, Martin’s investigation reveals surprising consequences of - and suggests ways to improve upon - the way we do things now.

At some point today you will have to influence or persuade someone - perhaps ask a colleague a favour, negotiate with a contractor or get your spouse to put out the recycling. In The small BIG, three heavyweights from the world of persuasion, science and practice - Steve Martin, Noah Goldstein and Robert Cialdini - describe how, in today's information-overloaded world, it is now the smallest changes that lead to the biggest differences in results.

Stressing about your University of Texas at Austin undergraduate application? Ease your worries and increase your chances of gaining admission to your dream school with these winning tips and strategies from former UT Admissions Counselor Kevin Robert Martin. A Fulbright Fellow who graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UT-Austin, Kevin has reviewed and scored thousands of applications. Use his inside perspective to maximize your admissions chances, not just at UT, but at selective universities nationwide.

Das Schulfest auf dem Feuerfelsen steht bevor! Und der kleine Drache muss sich vorher noch einer ganz besonderen Herausforderung stellen: Flugtraining. Ein ehrgeiziges Projekt, bei dem er zum Glück Unterstützung von seinem britischen Freund Robert bekommt. Denn wer fliegen lernen will, braucht dafür auch den richtigen Wortschatz! Wird Kokosnuss sein Flugtraining meistern und am Ende mit den anderen Drachen zum Feuerfelsen fliegen?

Kevin Robert Martin argues that elite universities do not care about their applicants. He observes that college admissions is highly undemocratic and dehumanizing. University bureaucracies alienate applicants from their humanity and sense of self. Reading essay advice books might help you get in, but they won’t help you stay sane.

Welcome to An Elite Mind: Unlocked — the podcast that transforms how athletes think, feel, and perform. Hosted by Martin Roberts, a UEFA & USSF Licensed Football Coach, Sport Psychology Consultant, and a former adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, each episode breaks down cutting-edge mental training techniques, high-performance research, and real-world insights to help you unlock your full potential. Whether you're a competitive athlete, coach, or high-performer, you'll learn how to manage pressure, build resilience, improve focus, and train your mind like a pro. Expect actionable strategies,...

Twelve-year-old Keira discovers a hat floating on the Long Island Sound. When she puts it on, weird, wacky, and wonderful things happen. Little does she know she will soon be on a secret assignment thousands of miles away from the sandy shores she knows and loves to the heart of London.

Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942 takes listeners on a fascinating journey to James Baldwin's early days as a teenage prodigy at New York City's famed DeWitt Clinton High School. Co-hosted by New York City-based podcast creator Aldo B. Martin and Harlem-based English Professor Frank Leon Roberts, Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years combines in-depth analysis, casual conversation and riveting audio performances of rare and never-before-recorded work written by teenage Baldwin. Insightful, conversational, and accessible—Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years will ...

Imagine if you could sit down with some of the world's greatest leaders and pick their brains on what they do and how they do it. Some very clear patterns emerge when you study the success of great leaders in the world of elite sport and business. This book unlocks those secrets and the science behind how great leaders make things happen.

What is the Ketogenic diet? Get an overview of the Keto diet, so you’ll understand what recipes are part the diet.

The Old Gays have taken TikTok by storm with their viral videos, by turns outrageous and hilarious, fashionable and fierce. But as four gay men, aged from 67 to 80, Mick, Jessay, Robert, and Bill have lived through decades of momentous change and they’ve got stories that take more than three minutes to tell. These are the tales – sometimes scandalous, sometimes profound, sometimes heart-breaking – that only an older gay man can tell. Their Guide to the Good Life is a celebration of lives lived to the fullest, and the art of getting old without getting bored.

“I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve" ~ William Westmoreland This is a memoir of my one year, seven months, and three days spent as a reluctant, though proud, member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Or, as we measured time in Vietnam, for five hundred and eighty (580) days. Of those five hundred and eighty (580) days in the Army, four hundred and four (404) were spent in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Time wasn’t measured in weeks, months, or years in Vietnam. It was counted one day at a time because every day in...

Welcome! This is a podcast for any of you who are a little bit curious about this thing called christianity. It aims to be fun, curious and enlightening. Presented by:Rob Bethell, who was an agnostic atheist, who investigated other religions, only to overcome his prejudices and misunderstandings of christianity to eventually become one himself. Rev. Martin Little, who, having been raised a catholic, left the church and christianity, only to become a vicar in the Church of England in his thirties. Find out why and how they changed their minds about Christianity, whilst having a laugh along...