Patrick Nielsen Hayden Libri

Ambitious, definitive . . . the best short-form SF published this century so far.

The anthology features a curated selection of the best fantasy and science fiction stories from 2004, specifically tailored for a teen and young adult audience. Compiled by award-winning editors Jane Yolen and Patrick Nielsen Hayden, it highlights exceptional narratives drawn from various books, magazines, and websites, showcasing diverse voices and imaginative worlds. This collection serves as an engaging introduction to contemporary speculative fiction for younger readers.

Book Description Featuring expanded and updated content, Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, presents both theoretical and practical information on the duties of an athletic trainer as part of a team approach to caring for injured and ill athletes. The book will provide students with a solid background in athletic training so that they can develop their skills and both succeed and advance in their training and courses. Introduction to Athletic Training, Second Edition, is the perfect guide for athletic trainers striving to keep their athletes healthy and injury free. Part of Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series, the text not only provides the information on the role of an athletic trainer in caring for injured and ill athletes, but it also considers both the prevention and management of injuries and illnesses. It spans many topics, including professionalism in athletic training, risk factors in sport participation, preparticipation physical exams, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, preventive efforts including environmental concerns and protective devices, and emergency care.

As part of its rise as a regional South American power, Chile chose to emulate the highly successful Prussian military system in the last decades of the 19th century. Prior conflicts and the prospect of war with Argentina, which came to a head in the early 1890s, can be seen as the pretext for Chile’s purchase of "Prussian" military equipment, including Mauser rifles and Krupp cannons. This book summarizes important regional events, while also offering a general historical overview of Mauser developments. It will then proceed to expose the particulars of Chile’s Mausers, purchases that resulted in the Model 1895, 1912, and 1935. Also detailed are the technical specifics of each of these three models and the historical events surrounding their acquisition. The result is the first comprehensive attempt at documenting these important artifacts and events, which will, it is hoped, initiate further research into this fascinating topic.