In only a few short years, power meters have become an essential training tool for amateur and pro cyclists and triathletes. The first edition of Training and Racing with a Power Meter was largely responsible for popularizing what was once an arcane technology understood by only a few elite coaches and trainers. Now the updated and revised second edition provides significant updates on technology, software tools, training protocols, and workouts, making the benefits of power-based training available to everyone. The new edition also includes specific information for triathletes—the fastest-growing segment in endurance sports—including a complete triathlon training plan. Other significant updates include reviews of the latest hardware, refinements and additions to training plans, additional case studies, more on monitoring fitness and chronic training loads, and revised and clarified artwork, charts and tables throughout. Training and Racing with a Power Meter, 2nd Ed., will continue to be the definitive guide to the most important training tool ever developed for endurance sports.
About this product: (Presidio Books) A pocket-sized guide to being a good leader, for non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Discusses US Army values in 'user-friendly' terms, from the perspective of a former member of the NCO core. Introduces three different types of leadership styles for 3-meter, 50-meter, and 100-meter soldiers. Softcover. DLC: United States Army--Non commissioned officers' handbooks.
About this product: When I was 21 and in my first year of graduate school, Paul Fussell's "Poetic Meter and Poetic Form" was one of the first text books assigned to me. When I bought the book and saw how slim it was, I snickered, "Grad school's gonna be a walk in the park!"
Yeah, RIGHT!
This densely packed tome is not for the uninitiated and definitely not absorbed in just one reading. On and off, over the last 20 years, I have come back to this book to refresh my memory and, usually, to astonish myself. The book's real strength, besides Professor Fussell's obvious command of his subject, and his ability to convey that command, is in the sprinkling of dozens of anecdotes by and about poets about other poets and poetry. Even at this late date in my life, I can't pretend to understand the entire book but what I do understand I admire and respect. "Poetic Meter and Poetic Form" is not recommended to anyone studying poetry; it is urgently required.
About this product: PATTERNS is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drum set performance. RHYTHM AND METER PATTERNS introduces the student to a wide range of rhythmic and metric possibilities, including odd rhythms, mixed meters, polyrhythms and metric modulation.
About this product: Intermediate level etudes for the study of time, meter, and rhythm challenges in modern music. Includes 15 articulation studies and 21 "odd meter etudes." Three excerpts from Handel, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven, which have odd and changing meters, are included.
Aubrey Rose can't stand Sammy Halvorsen when they first meet. It's only because she's a sucker for a sweet baby that she agrees to be a nanny to his infant son. She gets that Sammy's in pain, but he's so busy burying his sorrow he's forgotten to be a father.
As she comes to know Sammy, however, she starts to fall for him. So how can she make him see that his child needs him? And when he does, will he still need her, too?
About this product: I have most of my adult and adolescent piano students work through this. By the book alone they gain only a superficial understanding of music theory, but they are thoroughly drilled, and I am saved a lot of time. I'd give this five stars except that I prefer the earlier editions. The new voice-leading section intimidates many students; I have my students skip the rhythm section because I teach rhythm according to Paul Creston's method in his PRINCIPLES OF RHYTHM. A book I have most of my jazz and rock students work through is Jeff Burns's PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST.
Destined to become an etiquette bible for girls everywhere, this comprehensive and humorous reference provides a wealth of tips and tricks for how to act, feel, and look one’s best in every situation—whether at school, at home, with friends, or with romantic interests. This is an essential manual that proves that proper etiquette goes beyond just “please” and “thank you.”
Destinada a convertirse en una biblia de etiqueta para niñas en todas partes, esta referencia comprensiva y humorística provee un buen número de consejos y trucos para cómo actuar, lucir y sentirse mejor en cualquier situación—sea en el colegio, en la casa, con los amigos o con intereses románticos. Este es un manual esencial que evidencia que la buena etiqueta consta de más que sólo decir “por favor” y “gracias.”
About this product: Paul 'Skinny' D'Amato was perhaps the most important man in the history of Atlantic City, where his world-famous 500 Club served as the ultimate backroom for the players of entertainment, politics, sports and the Mob. Skinny was not part of the Rat Pack, but he was its mentor. It was Skinny who taught Frank Sinatra the coolest way to hold a cigarette, tip big and play with the big boys. Skinny was the ultimate connected guy, a passionate gambler who had a special touch that brought people together, but with wealth and power there was also tragedy - fires, mental illness, bankruptcy, death and murder. The Last Good Time is a classic story of the whisky-soaked dark side of America and a portrait of a self-made man.