Xenophon's Spartan Constitution

Xenophon's Spartan Constitution

Author: Michael Lipka

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2012-08-09

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 311088724X

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This work presents a new critical edition of The Spartan Constitution, a treatise in state philosophy attributed to the historian Xenophon (c. 430 - c. 355 B. C.). The Greek text, reconstructed on the basis of extant manuscript sources, is prefaced by an introduction and supplemented by a critical commentary and an English translation. The introduction discusses the problem of the text's authenticity and dating and provides a comprehensive account of its sources, reception, language, style and structure as well as an analysis of the manuscript sources and the textual tradition. The commentary addresses linguistic as well as historical problems.


THE CHIN & POINT SERIES BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

THE CHIN & POINT SERIES BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

Author: Coach Vann

Publisher: Next Play Hoops, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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THE CHIN & POINT SERIES PLAYBOOK The Princeton offense was first made famous and popularized by Pete Carril during his time as the head basketball coach while at Princeton University. The Princeton offense is an excellent offense to implement for teams that may not be too talented from a scoring standpoint. This playbook features two of the main actions out of the Princeton offense in both the Chin & Point Series, which can add multiple layers to your offense. The Chin Series is beneficial because of its versatility and features certain types of screens, such as back screens and flare screens that help to generate quick scores near the basket. While the Point Series functions well more like a pressure release offense and creates its scoring opportunities by using the point guard and the post man in several different ways. The Chin & Point Series Playbook contains 95 total quick-hitting plays and over 55 different drills that will help you teach the offense to your team. This book has an answer for anything a defense might throw at you. Fans of the Princeton offense will want to add this playbook to their collection, and it’s a must-have in any coach's library. No matter what level of basketball you coach at these offenses work! Find out all the answers in this 214-page gem! Features: 214 Pages 2 continuity offenses Learn the Point Series & Princeton Offense Create your series of plays that fit your players and team’s strengths 95 Quick hitters to choose from to counter what the defense may try to do Over 55 drills that break the offense down into game-like drills and teaching concepts Learn how to take advantage of those overly aggressive defensive teams


Spartan X

Spartan X

Author: Christopher Hinz

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9781480191501

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A shapeshifting alien -- code name Spartan -- reaches Earth with dire plans for civilization. Corbet Tomms, a freespirited loner troubled by psychic visions, is recruited by a secret agency to hunt down the creature. With the help of his no-nonsense FBI handler, Aggie Rittenhouse, Corbet tracks the murderous alien. But he soon realizes that Spartan is at the heart of his most terrifying vision, one that portends global disaster. Spartan must be found before it activates a freakish weapon that will forever alter what it means to be human.


Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Author: Clyde Gentry

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 1997-04-01

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 146162536X

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Jackie Chan: Inside the Dragon is the first biography of this international star. Drawn from one-on-one interviews with Chan himself and the actors, actresses, directors, and other stuntmen who've worked with him, fans will finish this book knowing all the details behind Chan's life and films.