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Различные книги в жанре ЗдоровьеTwelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve,” <i>Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions</i> comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time,” and to ensure that their «Fellowship» – Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole – will be there for them tomorrow.<br> First published by Grapevine in 1952, the 12 essays in the book’s opening expand upon each of A.A.’s landmark Twelve Steps – its program of recovery from alcoholism – with practical applications, helpful examples and personal insights, many of which enlarge upon themes raised in the Big Book of <i>Alcoholics Anonymous.</i> The second 12 illuminate the Twelve Traditions and explain how spiritual principles such as anonymity, humility and self-support serve to safeguard the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous and shield it from internal and external challenges. <br> Whether read aloud at meetings, referred to while working with a sponsor, or turned to in a quiet moment, <i>The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions</i> can serve as a vital resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Steps and Traditions. <br>
<i>Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions</i> has been approved by the General Service Conference.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition
Known as the «Big Book,» the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939. Opening chapters articulate A.A.’s program of recovery from alcoholism – the original Twelve Steps – and recount the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders, Bill W. and Dr. Bob.<br>In the pages that follow, more than 40 A.A. members share how they stopped drinking and found a new healthier and more serene way of life through the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.<br> Whether reading passages at meetings, reading privately for personal reflection, or working with a sponsor, the Big Book can be a source of inspiration, guidance and comfort on the journey to recovery.<br>This Fourth Edition of <i>Alcoholics Anonymous</i> has been approved by the General Service Conference.
Your 12 Week Guide to the Gym
Your 12-week Guide to the Gym offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal – a 90 minute workout in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach towards achieving the goal so that the reader feels comfortable and there is constant reaffirmation of achievements as he/she works through the programme. There will also be sections for the reader's own notes, which are important for that all-important feeling of success as he/she works towards the ultimate goal of looking better and feeling fitter.
Your 12 Week Guide to Swimming
"12-week guide: Swimming" offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal – a 400 metre swim in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach towards achieving the goal so that the reader feels comfortable and there is constant reaffirmation of achievements as he/she works through the programme. There will also be sections for the reader's own notes, which are important for that all-important feeling of success as he/she works towards the ultimate goal of looking better and feeling fitter.
Your 12 Week Guide to Running
Your 12-week Guide to Running offers an achievable step-by-step guide to help get an unfit person to a definable goal – running a 5km race in 12 weeks. The book outlines how to get started, what's needed and how to make that first step. Then using the week-by-week guide the reader works towards the target goal in very gradual steps with a weekly programme plus basic tips on nutrition, motivation, stretching and so on. The emphasis is on a very gradual approach towards achieving the goal so that the reader feels comfortable and there is constant reaffirmation of achievements as he/she works through the programme. There will also be sections for the reader's own notes, which are important for that all-important feeling of success as he/she works towards the ultimate goal of looking better and feeling fitter.
501 Easy Health Tips
Every day, the newspapers reveal new, often conflicting advice about slimming and exercise. For those who want to live wholesomely, but don't know how to cut through the commentary, «501 Easy Health Tips» provides a wealth of simple, effective ideas for making positive lifestyle changes – one day at a time. Author and nutritionist Kellie Collins' foolproof diet, fitness and nutrition tips are guaranteed to contribute to weight loss and a more energetic lifestyle. The book includes everything from quick, delicious recipes and methods for jump-starting and maintaining an efficient metabolism to easy-to-implement exercise tips and ideas for relaxation and reducing stress. Written in a lively, accessible style, but grounded in hard science, «501 Easy Health Tips» is the ultimate guide to creating a better body, inside and out.
Delivering Safety Excellence
Discover how to overcome a culture of inadequately addressing risk and thereby achieve safe working practices from a leader in the field Delivering Safety Excellence: Engagement Culture At Every Level provides an in-depth and practical overview of how to energize frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and leaders to overcome and solve regularly occurring safety concerns. The book teaches readers how to resolve dysfunctional safety cultures by engaging employees at all levels. This cross functional engagement culture regularly builds safe and effective working practices that eliminate regulatory, financial, and personal risk shortfalls while encouraging profitability and efficiency. The distinguished author shows how culture improvement processes and models can be utilized to improve the performance all across an organization. The material is presented in dialogue format using case studies to highlight the relationship between the concepts discussed and their application in the real world. You’ll discover how to implement real solutions in industries of all types and in organizations of all sizes using practical and concrete strategies tested by the author in regions and varying cultures around the world. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to rapidly resolving the many common deficiencies in safety culture, including scarce regulatory and cultural materials and a lack of support, trust, and credibility for safety officers Practical discussions of how urgency can obstruct a consistent culture of safety, performance, and prudence Explorations of behavior-based safety, the injury plateau, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and a dynamic model of safety weaknesses that lead to injuries Perfect for safety officers at all levels of organizations of any size, Delivering Safety Excellence: Engagement Culture At Every Level will also earn a place in the libraries of executives, managers, leaders, supervisors, and employees who seek a one-stop reference for how to build a safe and profitable company.
New Anatomy for Strength & Fitness Training
Perfect for beginning and advanced fitness practitioners alike, this is an in-depth look into the most magnificent machine ever created–the human body. Using detailed anatomical illustrations, New Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training provides you visual insight into what happens to this organic machine during exercise–muscles and tendons working in concert to strengthen your body's building blocks. With a basic knowledge of how the body works, you can buff up your body with more than 75 selected exercises, grouped by body region and involving gym machines, free weights, and body weight/stretching, as well as yoga and Pilates. Each exercise is vividly illustrated by a full-color anatomical illustration of the targeted muscles, together with instructions on execution and technique.
Eating for Sport
Whether you're training for a marathon, preparing for some serious trekking or simply playing football, good nutrition is not just important; it can give you the edge to boost stamina and increase endurance. By eating right – and this includes taking sufficient quantities of fluids – you'll be sure to put in a winning performance. This book will look at the building blocks of good nutrition and how eating right supplies the body with the right amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. But it's not enough just to eat a balanced diet – different sports have different requirements, such as boosting power or increasing energy. An athlete looking to build strength will need to eat differently from one looking to build endurance. Eating for Sport will look at these different needs, as well as the special needs of women and vegetarians. Fluid intake is critical for success on the sporting field, and the book will look at the importance of hydration as well as the pros and cons of juices, energy drinks and smoothies.