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Railways of San Francisco (0738528870)

It may be hard to believe now, but San Francisco was once dominated by railways. Before private cars crowded this hemmed-in city, rail was the only way to get around the challenging terrain, and the rail industry rose to the task with many innovative systems. Some of these were herculean, with massive bores through rocky hills, or elaborate cable and counterweight systems to handle steep inclines. Others were simpler, horse-drawn affairs that took passengers from the downtown and waterfront areas to outlying districts. The distinct flavor of San Francisco's neighborhoods owes much to the early rails, as these cars enabled residents to form their own enclaves and still interact with the commercial heart of the city. Some rail systems presaged today's commuter lifestyle-one even ran all the way down Mission Street to far-off San Mateo. Only a few of the many rail systems that once served this city remain. Product details ...

PITT-Force Professional Intensity Training Techniques : Professionelles Intensitatstraining von Karsten Pfutzenreuter (383911103X)

PITT- Force "Professional Intensity Training Techniques" ist ein auf nüchternen physiologischen Fakten und praxiserprobten Erfolgsstorys beruhendes revolutionäres Trainingssystem und mittlerweile DIE Methode, wenn es um intelligentes und korrektes Training bei höchster Effizienz geht. Seit dem Jahre 2000 wurde PITT-Force an unzähligen Athleten, Breiten- und Gesundheitssportlern in der Praxis umgesetzt und mit beinahe unglaublichen Resultaten in das eigene Programm aufgenommen. Der grundlegende Gedanke, mit logischem Vorgehen und nur dem nötigen (und nicht maximal möglichen) Aufwand Muskelwachstum zu stimulieren, wurde basierend auf einer smarten Ableitung der Grundprinzipien des Volumen- und Intensitätstrainings und dem wesentlichen Kernelement eines jeden erfolgsorientierten Widerstandstrainings entwickelt - zu einer Methode welche für jedermann, egal ob Anfänger, Fortgeschrittener oder Profi, die Option bietet, sein Potential gewaltig auszuschöpfen. Insider, Experten und At...

Feeling the Words : Neuropsychoanalytic Understanding of Memory and the Unconscious (9780415390965)

How are the implicit memory and the unrepressed unconscious related? Feeling the Words incorporates a thorough review of essential psychoanalytic concepts, a clear critical history of analytical ideas and an assessment of the contribution neuroscience has to offer. Mauro Mancia uses numerous detailed clinical examples to demonstrate how insights from neuroscience and infant development research can change how the analyst responds to his or her patient. Major topics such as the transference, the Oedipus complex, the interpretation of dreams and the nature of mental pain are reviewed and refined in the light of these recent developments. The book is divided into three parts, covering: Memory and the unconscious The dream: between neuroscience and psychoanalysis Further reflections on narcissism and other clinical topics Feeling the Words offers an original perspective on the connection between memory and the unconscious. It will be welcomed by all psychoanalysts interested in investiga...

Persepolis / Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood (9788417910143)

EL GRAN CLÁSICO DE LA NOVELA GRÁFICA, en su edición definitiva Persépolis nos cuenta la revolución islámica iraní vista desde los ojos de una niña que asiste atónita al cambio profundo que experimentan su país y su familia, mientras ella debe aprender a llevar el velo. Intensamente personal y profundamente político, el relato autobiográfico de Marjane Satrapi examina qué significa crecer en un ambiente de guerra y represión política. Nueva traducción Nuevo formato Nueva rotulación Nuevo diseño ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A New York Times Notable Book A Time Magazine "Best Comix of the Year" A San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times Best-seller Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's graphic memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islami...

Neale's Disorders of the Foot Clinical Companion (9780702031717)

Neale's Disorders of the Foot Clinical Companion is the essential, portable complement to the new Neale's Disorders of the Foot 8th Edition. It is perfect for putting key information in clinical context. Students and practitioners will love its presentation of tips and valuable treatment notes in a handy format that is easy to refer to in the clinic. All the common conditions encountered in day-to-day podiatric practice are dealt with, and there are many algorithms for ease of use. This Companion will prove to be a really valuable friend when you need rapid reference to treatment guidelines in the clinic. Practical - puts key information in clinical context Portable - fits easily into your bag Integrated - referenced back to Neale's Disorders of the Foot 8E so the two work together Product details Format ...

Mindful Eating : A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food (Revised Edition) (9781611804652)

Turn food from foe to friend with this bestselling guide to developing healthy eating habits through mindfulness--from a Zen teacher Food. It should be one of life's great pleasures, yet many of us have such a conflicted relationship with it that we miss out on that most basic of satisfactions. But it is possible--and not really all that difficult--to reclaim the joy of eating, according to Dr. Jan Bays. Mindfulness is the key. Her approach involves bringing one's full attention to the process of eating--to all the tastes, smells, thoughts, and feelings that arise during a meal. She shows you how to: - Tune into your body's own wisdom about what, when, and how much to eat - Eat less while feeling fully satisfied - Identify your habits and patterns with food - Develop a more compassionate attitude toward your struggles with eating - Discover what you're really hungry for Whether you are overweight, suffer from an eating disorder, or just want to get more out of li...

Busy Beach (9781529004175)

With lots to see in Busy Beach, young children can have fun as they take a trip to the seaside, pulling and turning the tabs! Enjoy playing with a beach ball, building a towering sandcastle and buying a tasty ice-cream cone! Little ones will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Beach has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Play Guide. Discover more adventures in the Busy Book series: Busy Holiday, Busy Zoo, and Busy Park. Product details Format Board book | 10 pages Dimensions 181 ...

Instant Loss Cookbook : Cook Your Way to a Healthy Weight with 125 Recipes for Your Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, and More (9780525577232)

THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Brittany Williams lost more than 125 pounds using her Instant Pot(R) and making all her meals from scratch. Now she shares 125 quick, easy, and tasty whole food recipes that can help you reach your weight loss goals, too! Brittany Williams had struggled with her weight all her life. She grew up eating the standard American staples--fast, frozen, fried, and processed--and hit a peak weight of 260 pounds. When her 4-year-old daughter's autoimmune disease was alleviated by a low-sugar, dairy-free, grain-free, whole-food-based diet, Brittany realized she owed her own body the same kind of healing. So on January 1, 2017, she vowed to make every meal for a year from scratch, aided by her Instant Pot(R). She discovered that the versatility, speed, and ease of the electric pressure cooker made creating wholesome, tasty, family-satisfying meals a breeze, usually taking under thirty minutes. Not only did the family thrive over the course of the year, Brittan...

Vitamin C: the Real Story : The Remarkable and Controversial Story of Vitamin C (9781591202233)

Discover the latest research on the benefits of vitamin C, a proven antibiotic, nontoxic anticancer agent, and treatment for heart disease. Product details Format Paperback | 224 pages Dimensions 153 x 230 x 10mm | 290.3g Publication date 23 Oct 2015 ...

51 Plant-Based High-Protein Recipes : For Athletic Performance and Muscle Growth (9789492788276)

51 Delicious Plant-Based Protein Recipes! Recipes in this book are also included in the 'Vegan Meal Prep' series by Jules Neumann. Fire up the stove and prepare 51 tasty high-protein dishes to power you. Recover faster, perform better and get in shape! Make your plant-based diet effortless with these 51 delightful high-protein recipes. Incorporate whole foods in your diet and get inspired by culinary arts from around the world. Many recipes are combined with appetizing photographs. All include macro values, number of ingredients used and storage info for the fridge and freezer. Fuel your body with these exclusive recipes: 10 protein-rich breakfast recipes 5 nutrient-packed protein salads 25 high-protein staple foods 11 energizing snacks And 8 essential recipes (bonus) (The book includes gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free recipes). Prepare 51 satisfying meals that support your healthy lifestyle, are easy to prepare and 100% vegan! Become the best you can be. Grab this cookbook ...