Bracing For Impact

Author : Gabe Montesanti
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593241370

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Brace for Impact by Gabe Montesanti Pdf

A powerful and redemptive story of how the dazzling world of roller derby helped one young woman transform her fear and self-doubt into gutsy, big-hearted, adventurous living “A universal story of healing and triumph, made all the more beautiful, wild, and free by Gabe’s fierce love for roller derby and her team, who become her family.”—ABBY WAMBACH, Olympian, activist, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wolfpack ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Book Riot Growing up queer in a conservative Midwestern town, Gabe Montesanti never felt comfortable in her own skin. A competitive swimmer, she turned to perfectionism and self-control to create a sense of safety, only to develop an eating disorder and constantly second-guess her instincts. When she enters graduate school in St. Louis, she is determined to put the baggage of her childhood behind her. With no prior experience, she joins Arch Rival, one of the top-ranked roller derby leagues in the world. Gabe instantly falls in love with the sport’s roughness, intensity, and open embrace of people who are literally and figuratively scarred. She soon finds community and a sense of belonging, reveling in the tattoos, glitter, and campiness. But when Gabe suffers a catastrophic injury, she can no longer ignore the parallels between the physicality of roller derby and the unresolved trauma of her upbringing. Rendered inactive, forced to be still, Gabe realizes she needs to heal her emotional wounds as much as her physical ones; she must confront her fear and self-diminishment in order to feel truly alive. Told with unflinching honesty and a giant dose of wonder, Brace for Impact is a tender, inspiring memoir about the everyday heroism of pursuing a life less ordinary, and the deeply human need to be at peace with who you are.

Author : Robin Suerig Holleran,Lindy Philip
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781510700321

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Bracing for Impact by Robin Suerig Holleran,Lindy Philip Pdf

“Surviving is a true blessing that few get to experience.” Being strapped in the seat of a plane as it plunges into a nosedive midair is everyone’s worst nightmare. Bracing for Impact’s compilers and contributors know. They have both lived out that fear and survived, albeit badly hurt, in their own plane crashes. In this collection of true-life survivor tales, people from all walks of life—a freelance writer, a crew member of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band, a naval flight surgeon, a teenager, and a newlywed on her honeymoon, among others—recount their traumatic narrow escapes as engines stalled, fuel ran out, hazardous weather conditions descended, and landings did not go according to plan. In the face of death, as life flashed before their eyes—or not, as some wryly note—these survivors encountered the terrific split of before and after the crash. Their lives, though preserved, would change forever. Perhaps more significant than the crash itself is how each story plays out in the aftermath of the ordeal. In heart-wrenching, unrelenting honesty, these stories explore the wide spectrum of impacts on survivors—ranging from debilitating fear, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse, to a renewed sense of urgency, where survivors swear to live each day to the fullest and rededicate their lives to helping others. Including the 1977 story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and vocalist Cassie Gaines, Bracing for Impact is as much a horrific account of air disasters as it is a celebration and recognition of the people who survived them. Fans of the 2016 Clint Eastwood film Sully starring Tom Hanks will enjoy this edge-of-your-seat read!

Author : Stephen M. Foreman,Arthur C. Croft
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781726816

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Whiplash Injuries by Stephen M. Foreman,Arthur C. Croft Pdf

Written by two leading chiropractic authorities, this Third Edition helps the reader understand, assess, diagnose, and treat whiplash injuries (cervical acceleration/deceleration syndrome). The text reviews the developmental anatomy and underlying anatomy associated with the syndrome and examines biomechanics related to whiplash. In addition, the book covers assessment techniques including clinical radiographic examinations such as MRI and CT.

Author : Andrew Massey
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781788117258

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A Research Agenda for Public Administration by Andrew Massey Pdf

This book addresses salient current issues in public administration research. It seeks to suggest where future research may or indeed ought to be focussed. To advocate the future routes for the development of research, this book is divided into themes, with a clear overlap between different approaches. The book has contributions that will assist students of public administration/public sector management and public policy, especially new PhD students, but will also be a useful resource for more established researchers to understand the major emerging issues within the field.

Author : Paul T. Martin,State Bar of Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Emergency management
ISBN : OCLC:896328245

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Bracing for Impact by Paul T. Martin,State Bar of Texas Pdf

Author : Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Sanja Schreiber
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535135418

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Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders by Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Sanja Schreiber Pdf

Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders presents a compendium of innovative work in the management of spinal deformities and postural disorders. The chapters were carefully selected with clinicians, researchers, patients and parents in mind. All of these stakeholders are important links in the management of spinal deformities and disorders. It is our hope that all will remain open to new ideas in the field and will be able to evaluate the material carefully and in ways that are objective and evidence based. We hope that the different chapters in the book will stimulate readers to be original and innovative in their own centers in order to help our patients in the best way possible. This book contains new information on the 3D measurement of, as well as new approaches to, the 3D conservative, including exercises and braces, and surgical treatments for patients with spinal deformities and postural disorders.

Author : Captain Steve Allright,Patricia Furness-Smith
Publisher : Random House
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781448118984

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Flying with Confidence by Captain Steve Allright,Patricia Furness-Smith Pdf

Does the thought of flying fill you with dread? Do panic attacks leave you feeling scared and vulnerable? If so, this book could change your life. Written by top flying experts from British Airways’ Flying with Confidence course, this reassuring guide explains everything you need to know about air travel alongside techniques for feeling confident and in control from take off to landing. In easy-to-follow sections, you'll learn how to recognise cabin noises, manage turbulence and fly in bad weather conditions. As your knowledge grows, so will your confidence, with the fear of the unknown removed. · Takes the terror out of common flight fears · Includes techniques for controlling anxiety, claustrophobia and panic · Will help you feel safe, calm and secure when you next take to the skies.

Author : Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Gokulakannan Kandasamy,Deborah Turnbull
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781838804527

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Spinal Deformities in Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults by Josette Bettany-Saltikov,Gokulakannan Kandasamy,Deborah Turnbull Pdf

Spinal Deformities in Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults is a unique book with a wide scope of coverage of the topic. Written by specialists worldwide, this book presents under-reported topics and treatments in spinal deformity, as well as a very interesting autobiographical case study from one of the authors detailing his self-management approach to his own spinal deformity. The chapters examine the evidence relating to spinal deformities together with assessment tools, treatment modalities, and the various types, benefits, and side effects of these diverse treatment approaches. This book is designed for clinicians working with patients, researchers, and patients and their families.

Author : Nick Eades
Publisher : i2i Publishing
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781914933684

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Self-Improver, The by Nick Eades Pdf

I was on the last leg of my first cross country flight. My next radio call would be to ask permission to land. I began to relax. I was nearly home. That is when the aircrafts engine stopped. The Self Improver is an autobiographical account about how a university drop-out took his first steps towards becoming the worlds most experienced Boeing 747 captain. Author Nick Eades was going nowhere fast when it struck him that after all, he was destined to follow in family footsteps and become a pilot. The book takes us into the cockpit to follow his journey to captaining one of the most iconic aircraft ever flown. The Self-Improver relates Nick’s step-by-step path up the aviation ladder. Working his way through a variety of jobs, he enrols and passes the necessary training courses to achieve the licences and ratings that will move him towards ever improving jobs up the pilot hierarchy. His journey takes him from close to home in the UK over to the US and back again, as he makes his way in the world of aviation. Including many amusing anecdotes and gripping incidents mixed with tragic ones too, The Self Improver is a personal account of one man’s mission to reach the skies and achieve the ultimate dream.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2214 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Products liability
ISBN : UCBK:C109106295

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Impact on Product Liability by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business Pdf

Author : Daniel C. Esty
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300248890

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A Better Planet by Daniel C. Esty Pdf

A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world’s leading thinkers on the environment and sustainability Sustainability has emerged as a global priority over the past several years. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and the adoption of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals through the United Nations have highlighted the need to address critical challenges such as the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, water shortages, and air pollution. But in the United States, partisan divides, regional disputes, and deep disagreements over core principles have made it nearly impossible to chart a course toward a sustainable future. This timely new book, edited by celebrated scholar Daniel C. Esty, offers fresh thinking and forward-looking solutions from environmental thought leaders across the political spectrum. The book’s forty essays cover such subjects as ecology, environmental justice, Big Data, public health, and climate change, all with an emphasis on sustainability. The book focuses on moving toward sustainability through actionable, bipartisan approaches based on rigorous analytical research.

Author : Chakrabarti Subrata Kumar
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813102460

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The Theory And Practice Of Hydrodynamics And Vibration by Chakrabarti Subrata Kumar Pdf

This book covers the basics of the hydrodynamics and vibration of structures subjected to environmental loads. It describes the interaction of hydrodynamics with the associated vibration of structures, giving simple explanations. Emphasis is placed on the applications of the theory to practical problems. Several case studies are provided to show how the theory outlined in the book is applied in the design of structures. Background material needed for understanding fluid-induced vibrations of structures is given to make the book reasonably self-sufficient. Examples are taken mainly from the novel structures that are of interest today, including ocean and offshore structures and components.Besides being a text for undergraduates, this book can serve as a handy reference for design engineers and consultants involved in the design of structures subjected to dynamics and vibration.

Author : Joel W. Beam
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781719645539

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Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding by Joel W. Beam Pdf

Master the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions. Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition—not just the most popular approach. You’ll learn which technique to use and how to analyze the effectiveness of the technique. Full-color photographs give you a clear understanding of each step. Insightful discussions based on the best available evidence develop the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities you need to meet the needs of the patient.

Author : Domhnall MacAuley,Thomas Best
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470994215

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Evidence-Based Sports Medicine by Domhnall MacAuley,Thomas Best Pdf

This second edition of the popular book Evidence-based Sports Medicine builds on the features that made the first edition such a valuable text and provides a completely up-to-date tool for sports medicine physicians, family practitioners and orthopedic surgeons. Updated to take into account new evidence from systematic reviews and controlled trials, Evidence-based Sports Medicine is a unique reference book on the optimum management of sports-related conditions. This second edition: contains sections on acute injury, chronic conditions, and injuries to the upper limb, groin and knee and to the lower leg pays increased attention to the important and emerging area of injury prevention features thoroughly revised methodology sections within each chapter, reflecting changes in technique and application MCQs and essay questions that allow readers to continually assess their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered

Author : Pietro Bartolozzi,Alberto Ponte,Guiseppe A. Frassi,Romolo Savini,Fiorenzo Travaglini,Robert B. Winter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3211822011

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Adult Scoliosis by Pietro Bartolozzi,Alberto Ponte,Guiseppe A. Frassi,Romolo Savini,Fiorenzo Travaglini,Robert B. Winter Pdf

This book series is an official publication of the G.I.S. (Grupo Italiano Scoliosi - Italian Scoliosis Research Group), an association of highly specialized orthopaedic surgeons which was founded about ten years ago with the aim of enhancing knowledge and research in the basic science, diagnosis and therapy of vertebral diseases. Gathering the most remarkable papers presented at the annual meeting of the G.I.S., the series represents the best of current practice and research in the field of Spinal Pathology throughout the whole of Italy. From the foreword by R.B. Winter: "The Italian Group for the Study of Scoliosis is to be commended for its systematic "attack" on subjects related to vertebral deformity. In this volume, the subject is adult scoliosis. The papers herein presented cluster around three themes: (1) the natural history of scoliosis in adults, (2) the surgical treatment of scoliosis with particular reference to the quality of correction balanced against the complications of the surgery, and (3) the benefits of treatment, particularly in regards to pain and respira tory function."