Thumb Sumo

Thumb Sumo

Author:

Publisher: RP Minis

Published: 2009-08-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762437085

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Good ol' American thumb wrestling meets the East with this unique kit that brings the competitive Japanese contact sport to both wrestling and sumo enthusiasts all over the world! This humorous kit includes two rubber sumo wrestlers that cover your thumbs, and a 32-page guide packed with fun facts and new variations on the classic pastime.


Sumo

Sumo

Author: Kōzō Hikoyama

Publisher:

Published: 1940

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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The Kaisho

The Kaisho

Author: Eric Van Lustbader

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1501106112

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From New York Times bestselling author Eric Lustbader, the suspense mastermind behind the smash bestsellers featuring Robert Ludlum’s™ Jason Bourne, comes a blockbuster thriller of one man’s debt of honor—and his ultimate destiny. Years ago, Nicholas Linnear, a.k.a. “the Ninja,” made a promise to his father: If a man named Mikio Okami ever sought his help, he would respond without question, no matter the cost. Now the time has come to fulfill his pledge. Okami is the Kaisho—the boss of bosses of the Yakuza, the Japanese underworld—and in his Venice headquarters, he realizes that he has been marked for death. But the identity of the assassin and the inexorable compulsion that drives him are shrouded in mysticism and madness. Honor bound to protect Okami, Linnear is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice: a descent into a chasm of knowledge so potent, of dangers so unfathomable, that even if he survives, he will emerge changed forever.


J-Boys

J-Boys

Author: Shogo Oketani

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Published: 2011-07-12

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1933330929

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In mid-1960s Tokyo, Japan, where the aftereffects of World War II are still felt, eight-year-old Kazuo lives an ordinary life, watching American television shows, listening to British rock music, and dreaming of one day seeing the world.


Powerlifting

Powerlifting

Author: Dan Austin

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2021-01-14

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1492598798

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One of the world's greatest powerlifters offers a look at how to train and compete in the sport. Ten-time world champion Dan Austin has packed Powerlifting with technical advice for both men and women on nutrition, warm-up and recovery, training for competition, and mental health strategies.


Playing (less) Hurt

Playing (less) Hurt

Author: Janet Horvath

Publisher: Playing (less) Hurt

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0971373507

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How can musicians express themselves and recreate the great masterworks with ease and expressiveness and yet avoid injury in the process? Musicians face many challenges: a highly competitive environment, performance anxiety, demanding repertoire, years of solitary practice, and awkward postures. The hectic pace of rehearsals and performances when added to the mix often results in the very real risk of physical pain and injury. This book is a readable and comprehensive guide and reference for all concerned with pain in musical work: professional and amateur musicians, teachers and students, doctors and therapists. This book is essential for all musicians. String, keyboard, percussion, harp, brass and wind players will play better and feel better. Read about: Why it may hurt to play; Injury susceptibility quiz; Risk factors & danger signals; Hearing, back, disc, arm and shoulder problems; 10 onstage tricks; TMJ, teeth, larynx and joint laxity; Stretching & strengthening; Rehabilitation & work-hardening; Musician's survival kit; 10 do's & don'ts; Instrument modifications; Guide to safe practicing.


Kanji Handbook

Kanji Handbook

Author: Vee David

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 1202

ISBN-13: 1462910637

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This massive text is the ultimate authoritative book on learning Japanese Kanji. The Kanji Handbook presents an ingenious and tested method to learn the 1,945 kanji characters taught in all Japanese language schools. Through the use of "KanjiHybrids"--a concept invented by the author--learners of Kanji and taught to link the characters mentally with English words to form one integral and indivisible unit. This innovative mnemonic device has been proven to train the learner to retain each kanji in the memory much better than simple repetition of the kanji alone--as well as enabling users to differentiate similar-looking kanji characters. Specific learning strategies also enable users to progress quickly from the beginner to advanced level kanji, with stroke orders shown clearly for each kanji character. Eight different indexes-including the highly useful Flip-it Index--form the last part of this unique handbook. Contains the complete list of all 1,945 kanji characters taught in Japanese schools. Presents a new KanjiHybrids system linking kanji characters with English words to aid memorization. Innovative learning strategies guide learners at all levels from beginner to advanced.


Powerful Writing Structures

Powerful Writing Structures

Author: Adrienne Gear

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1551389436

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This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around “brain pockets” to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this unique approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.