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Orders Heteromi (Notacanthiformes), Berycomorphi (Beryciformes), Xenoberyces (Stephanoberyciformes), Anacanthini (Gadiformes)

Part 6

By: Daniel M. Cohen,Alfred W. Ebeling,Tomio Iwamoto,Samuel B. McDowell,N. B. Marshall,Donn E. Rosen,Pearl Sonoda,Walter H. Weed III,Loren P. Woods

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Orders Heteromi (Notacanthiformes), Berycomorphi (Beryciformes), Xenoberyces (Stephanoberyciformes), Anacanthini (Gadiformes)

Part 6

By: Daniel M. Cohen,Alfred W. Ebeling,Tomio Iwamoto,Samuel B. McDowell,N. B. Marshall,Donn E. Rosen,Pearl Sonoda,Walter H. Weed III,Loren P. Woods

Part Six in the Fishes of the Western North Atlantic series describes the halosuriforms, killfishes, squirrelfishes and other beryciforms, stephanoberyciforms, and grenadiers. Specialist authorships of its sections include detailed species descriptions with keys, life history and general habits, abundance, range, and relation to human activity, such as economic and sporting importance. The text is written for an audience of amateur and professional ichthyologists, sportsmen, and fishermen, based on new revisions, original research, and critical reviews of existing information. Species are illustrated by exceptional black and white line drawings, accompanied by distribution maps and tables of meristic data.

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Yale University Press

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ISBN 10

1933789166

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9781933789163

Rhapsody in Red

By: Donn Taylor

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Rhapsody in Red

By: Donn Taylor

It was a bad day to find a corpse on campus. Preston Barclay is a self-made recluse (and he likes it that way). Teaching college history allows him time to grieve the loss of his pianist wife and find relief from the musical hallucinations that have been playing in his head since her death. But when he and headstrong colleague, Mara Thorn, discover the body of another instructor on campus, Press’s monotonous solitude is shaken up. When the preliminary evidence singles out Press and Mara, they must take some chances, including trusting each other, to build their own defense by bending the rules just a little bit. They form an unlikely alliance to stay ahead of the police, the college’s wary and incompetent administration, and whoever is trying to get away with murder. Or else they both might end up unemployed, behind bars, or worse...

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Moody Publishers

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1575674084

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9781575674087

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression

A Guide for Clinicians

By: Colleen E. Carney,Donn Posner

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression

A Guide for Clinicians

By: Colleen E. Carney,Donn Posner

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression is the book for clinicians who recognize that insomnia is more often a comorbid condition that merits separate treatment attention. These clinicians know that two thirds of those who present for depression treatment also complain of significant insomnia and that one third of such patients are already taking sleep medication, and they may be familiar with the research showing that treating insomnia is often important in the management of depression. But what strategies should clinicians use for treating insomnia? How can motivation be enhanced? What about medications? Students and professionals alike will find the pages of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia in Those with Depression replete with advanced tools to address the adherence problems often encountered in this group, and they’ll come away from the book with a wealth of techniques for improving both sleep and overall symptom management as well as for treating the insomnia that occurs in comorbid disorders.

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Routledge

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1317813529

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9781317813521

Behind the Song

By: K.M. Walton,David Arnold,Anthony Breznican,G. Love,,Ellen Hopkins,James Howe,Beth Kephart,Elisa Ludwig,Jonathan Maberry,DONN T,E.C. Myers,Ellen Oh,Tiffany Schmidt,Suzanne Young

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Behind the Song

By: K.M. Walton,David Arnold,Anthony Breznican,G. Love,,Ellen Hopkins,James Howe,Beth Kephart,Elisa Ludwig,Jonathan Maberry,DONN T,E.C. Myers,Ellen Oh,Tiffany Schmidt,Suzanne Young

A song to match everyone's heartbeat. A soaring melody, a pulse-pounding beat, a touching lyric: Music takes a moment and makes it a memory. It's a universal language that can capture love, heartbreak, loss, soul searching, and wing spreading—all in the span of a few notes. In Behind the Song, fourteen acclaimed young adult authors and musicians share short stories and personal essays inspired by the songs, the albums, the musicians who move them. So cue up the playlist and crank the volume. This is an anthology you'll want to experience on repeat.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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149263882X

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9781492638827

Weapons & Fighting Arts of Indonesia

By: Donn F. Draeger

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Weapons & Fighting Arts of Indonesia

By: Donn F. Draeger

The Indonesian talent for harmoniously blending indigenous styles with the arts of the Asian mainland has given rise to fighting arts that are among the most fascinating in the world. Preserved in music, dance, and art as—well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology—the fighting arts of Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture. Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia — a profusely illustrated and well researched work from renowned scholar and martial arts teacher Donn F. Draeger — provides a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat and myriad unique weapons that characterize Indonesian fighting styles like Pentjak-silat and Kuntao. Draeger shows how the forms are related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context for their development, and describes the combat methods of Menangkabau warriors, Alefuru headhunters and the Celates pirates. With over 400 illustrations, Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia is an indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462905099

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9781462905096

Judo Formal Techniques

A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori no Kata

By: Tadao Otaki,Donn F. Draeger

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Judo Formal Techniques

A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori no Kata

By: Tadao Otaki,Donn F. Draeger

A product of over twenty years of exhaustive research, Judo Training Methods is a comprehensive examination of the Japanese Judo. Written by martial arts authority Donn Draeger and judo champion and instructor Takahiko Ishikawa, it is an expert martial arts guide. Although the examples are geared toward judo, the training and conditioning methods set out are valuable for all martial artists and athletes, whatever their art or sport. Judo Training Methods is an "encyclopedia of judo" covering not only Judo techniques and training methods but also dojo etiquette, tournament rules, and promotion requirements. This illustrated judo book features over 1,000 photos and 200 conditioning exercises. A perfect introduction to Judo for beginners, the exercises in this classic text are also valuable conditioning exercises for football, basketball, track, swimming, wrestling, boxing, tennis, baseball, mixed martial arts and more! Chapters introduce readers to the principles and practice of Judo, including: Physical Judo Re-Examined Classification of Exercises and Muscle Groups Kinesiological Principles About Muscle Judo Training Advice Judo and Weight Training Judo Training Routines Preparatory Exercises Supplementary Exercises Compound Exercises Auxiliary Exercises

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462902782

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9781462902781

Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu

By: P'ng Chye Khim,Donn F. Draeger

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Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu

By: P'ng Chye Khim,Donn F. Draeger

Master the ancient Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. The style of martial arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Called Shih-pa lohan shou (Eighteen Arhat Hands), it was the original Lohan form. Its purpose was to provide monks with exercises that would not only strengthen their bodies and minds but also arm them with a formidable system of self-defense. The authors present the Lohan techniques of south China (as taught by the Hood Khar Pai) in both solo--and partner-- practice forms. Intended as a supplement to actual training, Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu gives the history of the Shaolin arts and then continues with a detailed explanation of the Lohan form. Accompanied by almost 30 sketches and over 400 black-and-white photographs, this straightforward introduction to the Lohan system is a must for any serious student of Shaolin techniques. Chapters include: Background of Shaolin Kung Fu; Fundamentals of Shaolin; The Lohan Pattern; Shaolin Training Methods; and more!

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462903452

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9781462903450

The Martial Arts of Indonesia

A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons

By: Donn F. Draeger

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The Martial Arts of Indonesia

A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons

By: Donn F. Draeger

Preserved in music, dance, and art--as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture. The Martial Arts of Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial culture, providing a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat. These acrobatic fighting styles like Pencak Silat--which was granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO in 2019--and Kuntao are growing in popularity around the world. This book also has extensive information on traditional Indonesian weapons including: Keris: A dagger with a waved blade and pistol-grip handle Kujang: A sickle-shaped dagger with a distinctive curve Rencong: An L-shaped knife with a slightly curved blade Draeger shows how these unique Indonesian forms are related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context for their development, and describes the various combat methods employed throughout Indonesia. This edition includes a new foreword by Gary Nathan Gartenberg, the world's leading expert on Indonesian martial arts, which explains the lasting importance of this classic study of an ancient martial tradition. With over 400 photos and illustrations of moves and weapons that showcase the intricacies of the Indonesian fighting forms, The Martial Arts of Indonesia is an indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462922023

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9781462922024

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia

A Session-by-Session Guide

By: Michael L. Perlis,Carla Jungquist,Michael T. Smith,Donn Posner

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Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia

A Session-by-Session Guide

By: Michael L. Perlis,Carla Jungquist,Michael T. Smith,Donn Posner

• CBT is a new, increasingly popular method of treatment that provides measurable results and is therefore reimbursed by insurance companies • Title is ahead of the curve, there's no competition • Concise, practical manual • Contains reader-friendly, role-playing exercises to apply to daily practice

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387291806

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9780387291802

Shaolin Kung Fu

The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters

By: Donn F. Draeger,P'ng Chye Khim

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Shaolin Kung Fu

The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters

By: Donn F. Draeger,P'ng Chye Khim

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters. With a new foreword by historian and martial artist Alexander Bennett, Shaolin Kung Fu details the oldest form of this ancient Chinese martial art. Shaolin Kung Fu is prized for its elegant style, effectiveness as a fighting system and as an exercise that benefits both body and mind. Authors Donn F. Draeger and P'ng Chye Khim, both master martial artists and Shaolin experts, focus on the Lohan technique--believed to have developed from a form devised at the legendary Shaolin Temple some 1,500 years ago. This comprehensive book offers a practical introduction, including: The history and fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu The fundamentals of Shaolin A complete description of the Lohan technique and how to master it Detailed Shaolin training methods, including the use of weapons Weapons used in Shaolin This book is intended as a supplement to a dedicated training program and includes detailed instructions explaining both the solo and partner practice forms. Accompanied by over 400 photos and sketches, this excellent introduction to the Lohan form is a must-have for every serious student of Shaolin and Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu was intended to provide Buddhist monks in ancient China with an art that would not only act as an intense conditioning tool, but also arm them with a formidable system of self defense. Though the context for these skills has changed, modern readers can benefit from this method in much the same way as its original students.

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462921604

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9781462921607

Messer Marco Polo

in large print

By: Donn Byrne

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Messer Marco Polo

in large print

By: Donn Byrne

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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338701712X

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9783387017120

American Urban Architecture

Catalysts in the Design of Cities

By: Wayne Attoe,Donn Logan

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American Urban Architecture

Catalysts in the Design of Cities

By: Wayne Attoe,Donn Logan

Attoe and Logan propose a specifically American theory of urban design. Arguing that theories of urban design, especially theories about the remaking of cities, have been largely European in origin and thus of questionable value in American contexts, the authors see the characteristic features of American cities--the grid, loft buildings, distinctive styling, and so forth--as opportunities for a specifically American urbanism.

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Univ of California Press

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0520061527

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9780520061521

Judo Training Methods

A Sourebook

By: Takahiko Ishikawa,Donn F. Draeger

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Judo Training Methods

A Sourebook

By: Takahiko Ishikawa,Donn F. Draeger

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462902774

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9781462902774

My Autobiography

By: Davy Russell,Donn McClean

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My Autobiography

By: Davy Russell,Donn McClean

An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion - it's all there' - Rachael Blackmore 'Davy Russell's story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest chronicler. It makes a National winning combination' - Brough Scott 'Davy Russell is one of the most interesting characters in racing and one of the most successful National Hunt riders of our time. This is a superb book, one of the best sports books I've read' - Eamon Dunphy From Davy Russell's early life in Youghal to his winning ride on Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National, this book has it all. Capturing the highs of an incredible career as a top jockey, from the adrenaline rush of winning the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, it also dwells on the devastating blows that Davy experienced through injury and shows his huge resilience and strength of character. In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement. It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business.

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Bonnier Books UK

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1804187046

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9781804187043

Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts

By: Donn F. Draeger,Robert W. Smith

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Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts

By: Donn F. Draeger,Robert W. Smith

This guide to all of the main fighting arts of Asia introduces and comparesighting methods and techniques, ranging from the artful Chinese "t'ai chi"nd Japanese "jujutsu", to the lethal "pentjak-silat" of Indonesia.

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Kodansha International

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0870114360

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9780870114366

Emmanuel Jones

By: Donn

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Emmanuel Jones

By: Donn

EMMANUEL JONES tells the story of a man and his mission as a healer and messenger of God. Bobbie Thompson works on her latest human-interest story about Emmanuel Jones. Many people have witnessed EJ and his ability to heal the sick and encourage the distressed. He preaches the word of God to all who need it. Bobbie has been fascinated by EJs way of life, but she also wants to know what has led him to become a minister and the origin of his healing power. Delving into EJs past, Bobbie begins to unravel his complicated life. EJ did not have an easy childhood, and his teenage years were even worse. Despite the hardships he endured, he refused to give in or go astray, He held onto his faith and belief that God has a plan for him. He healed people and steered the lost souls inspires Bobbie to write his story, to give other people hope and make them follow his lead. Emmanuel Jones might appeal to readers interest in stories of faith.

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