Focusing on the rich history of an American icon, this book offers a visual celebration of Schwinn, complemented by a narrative that chronicles its journey. It highlights the brand's significance and impact in the cycling world, showcasing its evolution and enduring legacy through captivating imagery and storytelling.
Exploring the intriguing narrative of forgotten and mythical places in the United States, this illustrated book delves into historical sites that have vanished due to various factors like social upheaval and natural disasters. It examines significant events such as the Anasazi's disappearance, the Roanoke Colony's abandonment, and the evacuation of Centralia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, it investigates legendary locations, including Norse settlements and the elusive Fountain of Youth, providing a comprehensive look at America's hidden history.
Stunt performers in movies and television use their athletic ability to bring pulse-racing action to the screen. This book introduces readers to the thrilling world of stunt work, revealing how these daring acts are safely carried out for the screen. Readers learn about the technical aspects of the work, such as the equipment performers use, as well as their workout regimens to stay in shape for their physically demanding jobs. Readers also learn about the precautions taken to keep everyone safe on the set. This book will thrill anyone interested in what goes on behind the action scenes.
A career guide to animation. It features profiles of working professionals.
Introduces the pressing concerns of life and sustainable development in Eurasia, including the issues of shelter and resources, nutrition and health, education and economic opportunity, and political rights
Introduces the pressing concerns of life and sustainable development in Europe, including the issues of shelter and resources, nutrition and health, education and economic opportunity, and political rights
Have you ever wondered how you store memories or what causes a rush of emotions? Why do we dream or sleepwalk? What causes the feeling of d j vu? Many of these questions have been explored by scientists and psychologists, many of whom believe we have only tapped into a small portion of the brain s potential.This book looks at the differences between the conscious and unconscious mind how the resting unconscious mind is responsible for sleepwalking and how the mind can play tricks called hallucinations. Consciousness looks at some of the more mysterious phenomena related to our consciousness and unconsciousness, as well as the science that might explain them.PUBLISHER S NOTE: Each title in this series contains a foreword by the Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, color photos throughout, and back matter that includes an index and further resource lists of books, films, and Internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series, encouraging library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content-rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers can reference back to the definitions building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos provide links via QR codes to online video content that gives a multimedia dimension to the topics. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader s knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field
Introduces the pressing concerns of life and sustainable development in the Near East, including the issues of shelter and resources, nutrition and health, education and economic opportunity, and political rights
The human body is capable of many great things, not the least of which is its remarkable ability to heal. It can overcome sicknesses like the flu, can mend broken bones, and close wounds. Modern medicine has made great progress in keeping us alive and well. But the power of the mind can keep bodies sound and help return the sick to good health, too. People can relieve stress and anxiety through healing crystals, acupuncture, and other techniques. The calming of the mind can greatly benefit a persons health. Healing looks at powers of the mind to heal and other puzzles of nature that lie beyond Western medicine.
Death is an unfortunate but inevitable part of life. But once they are dead, have our dearly departed really left us? As long as humans have lived and died, people have wondered about the possibility of life after death. Many believe in ghostsapparitions that appear to the living. Others believe in good or evil spiritsunseen forces in nature. There are mediums and others with psychic abilities who claim to communicate with or have a spiritual connection with the dead. And then, there are people who believe they have experienced near deathoften described as seeing a bright light, feeling secure, serene, warm, or the sensation of rising out of their bodies.