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Steve Scott

    The Sambo Encyclopedia
    Girl Goddess 9. Nine Stories
    See Inside Exploration and Discovery
    They Called Us Enemy
    Like a House on Fire
    Crying for a Vision and Other Essays: The Collected Steve Scott Vol. One
    • Exploring the intersection of faith and creativity, this work challenges artists to rethink their roles in society. The new edition features an introduction, study guide, four essays, and an interview with the author, enhancing its depth. Steve Scott, known for his insights into the arts within a post-modern context, encourages Christians in the arts to embrace their unique perspectives. With endorsements highlighting his understanding of Scripture and passion for artistic expression, this book serves as both a manifesto and a source of inspiration.

      Crying for a Vision and Other Essays: The Collected Steve Scott Vol. One
    • Like a House on Fire

      • 146pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Exploring the challenges of articulating ultimate truth in a postmodern context, this collection of essays by Steve Scott delves into the potential for cultural and personal renewal. Through thought-provoking analysis, Scott examines the implications of declaring absolutes of value, inviting readers to reconsider their perspectives on truth and meaning in contemporary society.

      Like a House on Fire
    • They Called Us Enemy

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      "A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps, as one of 120,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned by the U.S. government during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love." -- Page 4 of cover

      They Called Us Enemy
    • An interactive introduction to great explorers and journeys. Lift the flaps to discover incredible journeys through history, from dangerous ocean voyages by intrepid Vikings and conquistadors, to the 'Apollo 11' mission to be the first on the moon.

      See Inside Exploration and Discovery
    • Meet Tweetie Sweet Pea and Peachy Pie, Jacaranda and Rave and Desiree... Meet Lady Ivory and Alabaster Dutchess, who interview their favorite rock star, Nick Agate, only to discover the magic and power in themselves. Meet Tuck Budd, who is happy living in Manhattan with her two moms, Izzy and Anastasia, until she begins to wonder who her father is. Meet La, who faces the loss of her mother with an imaginary androgynous blue friend who lives in her closet. Zingingly bright and dreamily dark, full of wonder and gritty reality, these stories by acclaimed author Francesca Lia Block show the reader that in every girl there truly is a goddess. The cutting-edge author of Weetzie Bat once again breaks new ground with Girl Goddess #9, nine stories about girl goddesses of every age and shape and color and size, wearing combat boots and spiky hair or dressed all in white. One girl has two moms, another has no mother at all but a strange blue skinned creature that lives in her closet. One is a rock star groupie, another loves dancing and reading poetry and having picnics in the backyard when the moon is full. These are stories about girls discovering that the world is not a simple place and that there is more than one way to live'all in Ms. Block's rich, lyrical language that fans have come to adore and that Sassy magazine called ‘a dream.'

      Girl Goddess 9. Nine Stories
    • The Sambo Encyclopedia

      • 328pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Sambo is considered one of the most effective, technically diverse, and dynamic modern fighting styles ever devised. Developed in the Soviet Union and based on Kodokan Judo and wrestling, sambo emphasizes utility over aesthetics. The end result is a fast paced and powerful style that excells in both throwing and groundfighting.This book presents a systematic approach to how the sport of sambo is taught and practiced.

      The Sambo Encyclopedia
    • No longer do we need a walled vegetable garden to grow succulent fresh produce for the kitchen. Large patio pots and grow bags can bring this useful hobby to the smallest of spaces.A book that introduces the basics in a picture-packed format. Everything that you could want for your new personal eating experience is here, from veggies through herbs and fruits, to the kitchen and the recipes to use for it all.It’s all very accessible and simply laid out. One step at a time to becoming a real gardener.

      Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg in Plot, Pots or Growbags
    • The collection features ten engaging stories centered around relatable characters who venture beyond their familiar lives, encountering humorous, romantic, and conflict-laden situations. Each narrative offers a distinct perspective, showcasing the characters' growth and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges.

      Twelve-Furlong Mile and Other Works of Short Fiction
    • The Judo Advantage explores the dynamics of how and why the human body works most efficiently for throwing, submission, and pinning techniques. Although judo provides the basis for the author's analysis, his insights also relate to other grappling sports such as Russian sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Olympic and collegiate wrestling. You will learn how to Gain a competitive edge using the principles of human biomechanics. Master the ability to control your opponent's movements. Improve fluency for seamless transition between techniques. Generate incredible power and speed. This book features: In-depth analysis of stances, balance breaking, throws, takedowns, transitions, ground fighting, trapping, footwork, combinations, gripping, posting, linear and angular movement, torque, generating power, evading, generating force, changing directions, and stability Over 200 action photos Drills and winning insight for coaches and athletes of grappling arts Steve Scott merges traditional martial wisdom with modern kinesiology, the study of human anatomy and movement. This new biomechanical perspective helps competitors develop every facet of their grappling skill, giving them a clear advantage in controlling opponents.

      The Judo Advantage