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I Am Yoga
(Hardcover)
Susan Verde; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
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An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night
sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the
sea-yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it
strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it
can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling
illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga
instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity
and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to
explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the
world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.
Gender and Physical Education offers a critical and comprehensive commentary on issues relating to gender in PE and teacher education. The book challenges our understandings of gender, equity and identity in PE, establishing a conceptual and historical foundation for the issue, as well as presenting a wealth of original research material. The book delivers a critical analysis of the progress and shortcomings pf contemporary policies and practice in PE as they relate to gender, and reflects on the similarities and differences between developments in the UK, US and Australia. It also offers a new framework for research, Policy and practice with a view to advancing gender equity, and addresses the roles that teachers, educators and policy makers can play in challenging existing inequalities. Gender and Physical Education is important reading for students and lecturers in education, teacher educators and providers of continuing professional development in PE, and anybody concerned with gender issues in education, PE or sport.
Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite
teams. Although this books is aimed at young teenagers they will
delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening
stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts
about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a
selection of sketches by the young sketch artist Becky Welton that
depict some of the stories within. A percentage of net profits from
this title will go to the children's charity ChildLine Rocks.
Maggie Sparks does NOT like swimming! It is cold, wet and worst of
all, she is not very good at it. So when Mum decides to sign her up
for swimming lessons, Maggie is not happy. Thankfully, Maggie is a
super powerful, super smart, super talented witch. She is
determined to use her powers to get into the elite Sharks swimming
group and help her best friend, Arthur, along the way. All she
needs is a little magic ... About the Maggie Sparks series: Step
into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous little
witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as she
learns how to tackle school, make friends and most confusing of
all: understand her emotions - when she's not facing dragons and
meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to bridge the gap between Isadora
Moon and Amelia Fang for young readers aged 5+.
With Yoga Whale, babies and toddlers will dive in to the joys of yoga in this colorful board book featuring the ocean and its wonderful inhabitants. Kids meet a charming group of creatures including dolphins, crabs, seahorses, jellyfish, and more. With clear and simple instructions for 10 authentic poses, writer and illustrator Sarah Jane Hinder presents an easy-to-learn yoga flow for the littlest readers.
Countless studies have shown that reading with children in their formative years plants the seeds of lifelong literacy, creativity, and an appreciation for language. An early introduction to yoga has countless benefits as well, teaching children movement, yoga breathing, a love of exercise, and respect for their bodies.
The third in our series of board books, Yoga Whale is a great addition to Yoga Bug and Yoga Bear, and also stands on its own as an introduction to yoga for very young children. Complete with a flow guide for parents and teachers, Yoga Whale is sure to become a playtime favorite.
Hold on to your hat and strap on your spurs! Cowpokes and buckaroos
of all ages will enjoy this A-Z gallop through the facts, feats,
and folks of the cowboy way of life. Even greenhorns are invited to
ride this fun-filled range!
A delightful new board book teaches babies and toddlers 10 yoga poses inspired by woodland creatures
Yoga Bunny invites you and your little one on a woodland yoga adventure with 10 adorable forest critters. Bunny, raccoon, owl, and deer--the gang's all here! From Hero and Half Lotus to Cat and Cow, Yoga Bunny leads babies and toddlers through these authentic poses and more, with guidance from some of their favorite animal friends.
With the fourth yoga board book in her wildly popular series, Sarah Jane Hinder offers parents, grandparents, teachers, and daycare providers a wonderful new way to help children increase body awareness, coordination, concentration, and self-soothing. The left-hand page shows an illustration of a child performing a pose, with the facing page featuring a woodland animal in the same pose, along with a playful narrative. Yoga Bunny also includes a complete yoga flow with instructions for all 10 poses.
With simple and evocative words, calligraphy, and home photos of
the words in action, grandfather and granddaughter team Chungliang
and Sylvia bring the spirit of Tai Ji to life. Written and
conceived by Master Chungliang Al Huang, in collaboration with his
granddaughter, Sylvie, it brings to life the five elements
underpinning Chinese thought - Earth, Fire, Water, Wood, and Metal
- and how they can be simply and instinctively expressed through
the body. Making Tai Ji fun and simple, with the possibility of
learning through repetition, the book offers a wonderful foundation
for developing intuitive understanding and is a great way of
keeping kids active, and improving their wellbeing and mindfulness.
For many decades, women and girls' cricket has been
under-represented, under-financed, undervalued and lacking in true
organisation. Despite this, many thousands of female players over
the years have fought against the barriers, developed their skills
and fallen in love with this incredible sport. Recent years have
seen an explosion of female participation, broadcast coverage, new
teams, new clubs, new competitions and an undeniable sense that
women and girls' cricket is establishing itself as the most
significant growth area of the game. We've seen full houses at
Lords and the MCG, we've seen the success of the Hundred, the
Women's Big Bash, the prospect of a Women's IPL and most
importantly, thousands of new players across the world benefitting
from everything cricket has to offer. What is needed now, is to
build on these successes, to provide resources and information for
clubs, schools and coaches to start, to grow and to coach their own
programmes. This book is the answer. Lydia Greenway has written a
full guide on coaching, administration, formats, techniques, EDI
and more. Packed with practical advice, the book has original
contributions from some of the most influential players,
administrators, coaches and broadcasters in the world, including:
Charlotte Edwards, Alyssa Healy, Heather Knight, Kate Cross, Ebony
Rainford-Brent, Henry Moeran, Nat Sciver, Isa Guha, Lisa Sthalekar,
Mel Jones, Lisa Keightley, Alex Hartley, Clare Connor, Ali
Mitchell, Charles Dagnall, Katherine Brunt, Amy Jones and more.
Grab your COLOR pom-poms and your ADJECTIVE spirit, because Mad
Libs is here to cheer! Y-E-L-L, everybody yell -- Go Team! Mad Libs
is here to bring the spirit and the excitement of cheerleading!
Whether you're a flyer or a base, or even the team mascot, these 21
hilarious fill-in-the-blanks stories are perfect for any
cheerleader who's ready to go, fight, win!
In this action-packed and inspiring guide, young readers can relive
the US women's national soccer team win at the 2019, and will
discover what lead the team to victory throughout the years. The
U.S. women's national soccer team proved their prowess at the 2019
Women's World Cup when they defeated the Netherlands in the
championship match. This marked the fourth world title and
back-to-back win for the powerhouse team, and the players brought
attention, support, and pride to women's sports and inspired
everyone in the United States. This action-packed guide brings
readers onto the field with the women's national team to experience
the biggest moments of their careers, and dives deep into four of
the team's most prominent stars: the steadfast Carli Lloyd,
superstar Alex Morgan, newcomer Mallory Pugh, and the fearless
Megan Rapinoe. Complete with stats and photographs, this book makes
the perfect gift for any young sports fan.
Daphne doesn't want to be stuck in Oakland with her dad. She wants
to get on the first plane to Prague, where her mom is shooting a
movie. Armed with her grandparents' phone number and strict
instructions from her mom to call them if her dad starts drinking
again, Daphne has no problem being cold to him. But there's one
thing Daphne can't keep herself from doing: joining her dad and her
new friend Arlo at a weekly skate session. When her dad promises to
teach her how to ollie and she lands the trick, Daphne starts to
believe in him again. He starts to show up for her, and Daphne
learns things are not as black and white with her dad as she used
to think. The way Daphne's dad tells it, skating is all about
accepting failure and moving on. But can Daphne really let go of
her dad's past mistakes? Either way life is a lot like skating:
it's all about getting back up after you fall.
The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas-the first
African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the
individual All-Around champion-revealing her journey from the time
she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances. In
the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts
and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner and the brightest
star of the US gold-medal-winning women's gymnastics team. That
same year, Gabrielle was also named the 2012 Sportswoman of the
Year by the Women's Sports Foundation. In this personal
autobiography, Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith, Gabrielle
tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination. Walk
with Gabby Douglas through her journey of faith and what her family
overcame, from the time she first entered a gymnasium to her
gold-medal-winning performances, demonstrating to readers ages 13
and up that they can reach their dreams when they let themselves
soar. Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith: Is the official
autobiography of renowned US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas Chronicles
Gabrielle's journey from her first practice to becoming a 2012
gold-winning US gymnast Celebrates Gabrielle as the first
African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the
individual All-Around champion, and the first American gymnast to
win gold in both the individual All-Around and team competitions at
the same Olympics. Is one of the most inspiring books on the market
today for reader ages 13 and up
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