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Review Essays of Academic, Professional & Technical Books in the Humanities & Sciences

 

 

The Whartons' Back Book: by Jim and Phil Wharton (Rodale Press) End Back Pain — Now and Forever — with this Simple, Revolutionary Program More

Pilates Difference by Jennifer Dufton (Basic Health Publications) Pilates is transformational to those who are doing it and intriguing to those who think about trying it, but haven't quite gotten around to it yet. Now both groups can bring this revolutionary system of exercise, commonly practiced in gyms, studios, and sports clubs, into their own homes. Pilates Difference by Jennifer Dufton is a guide for beginners as well as for those already enrolled in a Pilates program. More

Telling Tales in Sport and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Journey by Andrew C. Sparkes (Human Kinetics) is the first book to challenge and displace the tried‑and‑true and often atrociously dull writing styles employed by qualitative researchers of sport and physical activity. Author Andrew Sparkes breaks disciplinary boundaries to move the field into new and unfamiliar territory by encouraging qualitative researchers to think of themselves as storytellers, not just scientists. More

Introduction to Exercise Science (2nd Edition) edited by Terry J. Housh (Benjamin Cummings) Introduction to Exercise Science is designed to introduce undergraduate students to such aspects of the discipline as the areas of study, technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities. It also helps students develop an appreciation for the history of, as well as current and future trends in, exercise science. This textbook does not provide in-depth exposure to the individual areas of study (anatomy, biomechanics, and so on) within exercise science; rather, each chapter identifies prominent and timely lines of inquiry without exhaustive reviews of the primary literature. More

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