Headlock

Author : Joyce Sweeney
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781504004336

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Headlock by Joyce Sweeney Pdf

Being a pro wrestler takes talent, guts, and hard work—can Kyle make it to the pros and live the life he wants? Kyle Bailey is a normal high school senior with a secret ambition: to be a wrestling superstar with the WWE. When he hears about a wrestling class at the local gym, he knows this may be his one shot at making his dream come true. The only problem is that no one in his life understands his love of wrestling, so he can’t tell anyone what he’s doing—especially not his grandmother, who has raised him since he was a kid. As Kyle’s talent becomes increasingly apparent, his instructor takes notice and invites him to wrestle in an upcoming professional match. With his newfound success—and his beautiful wrestler girlfriend—Kyle feels like he’s finally exactly where he belongs. But when his grandmother’s health takes a turn for the worse, Kyle is torn between needing to care for her and wanting to follow his dreams. He isn’t ready to give up on being a pro wrestler, but he can’t abandon the woman who has taken care of him his entire life. Headlock is a heartwarming novel about the strength it takes to let go of what you love and the courage it takes to ask for help.

Author : Anthony Padgett
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780244839994

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Revulsion Freed From A Headlock (after Desire Caught By The Tail) by Anthony Padgett Pdf

A part of my artwork ""A Year With Picasso"" I wrote ?Revulsion Freed From A Headlock?. This is my response to Pablo Picasso's main surreal play, published in 1945 ?Desire Caught By The Tail?. As my title suggests, it is an inversion of his work. My methodology in art is to look for what has not been done. And one of the tools I use for this is inversion. For instance, in my paintings I looked at Picasso and Braque's Cubism (with its straight lines and angles) and created my own Curveism. My inversion of script in this play also involves creative choices that are not always a precise inversion. This is to make the text flow more successfully. And I also change some aspects to give them a 21st century relevance. I hope that you will find the result interesting, and in places extraordinary.

Author : Samuel Gately
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1087870801

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The Headlock of Destiny by Samuel Gately Pdf

A unique and engaging tale that imagines a world of epic fantasy where titans beat the hell out of each other amidst roaring crowds. With characters inspired by classic wrestlers and landshaking battles, this book will be a hit with fans of epic fantasy, fans of pro wrestling from the Golden Era and beyond, or simply fans of a great tale.

Author : Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402065583

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The Welfare of Cattle by Jeffrey Rushen,Anne Marie de Passillé,Marina A. G. Keyserlingk,Daniel M. Weary Pdf

This book covers all aspects of research into the welfare of dairy, veal and beef cattle, covering behavior, nutrition and feeding, housing and management, stockmanship, and stress physiology, as well as transport and slaughter. It also offers a detailed and critical analysis of the main indicators of animal welfare and covers the main threats to animal welfare in modern cattle production systems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Dairy barns
ISBN : WISC:89119917565

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Dairy 2007 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nicholas Sammond
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780822334385

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Steel Chair to the Head by Nicholas Sammond Pdf

The antagonists—oiled, shaved, pierced, and tattooed; the glaring lights; the pounding music; the shouting crowd: professional wrestling is at once spectacle, sport, and business. Steel Chair to the Head provides a multifaceted look at the popular phenomenon of pro wrestling. The contributors combine critical rigor with a deep appreciation of wrestling as a unique cultural form, the latest in a long line of popular performance genres. They examine wrestling as it happens in the ring, is experienced in the stands, is portrayed on television, and is discussed in online chat rooms. In the process, they reveal wrestling as an expression of the contradictions and struggles that shape American culture. The essayists include scholars in anthropology, psychology, film studies, communication studies, and sociology, one of whom used to wrestle professionally. Classic studies of wrestling by Roland Barthes, Carlos Monsiváis, Sharon Mazer, and Henry Jenkins appear alongside original essays. Whether exploring how pro wrestling inflects race, masculinity, and ideas of reality and authenticity; how female fans express their enthusiasm for male wrestlers; or how lucha libre provides insights into Mexican social and political life, Steel Chair to the Head gives due respect to pro wrestling by treating it with the same thorough attention usually reserved for more conventional forms of cultural expression. Contributors. Roland Barthes, Douglas L. Battema, Susan Clerc, Laurence de Garis, Henry Jenkins III, Henry Jenkins IV, Heather Levi, Sharon Mazer, Carlos Monsiváis, Lucia Rahilly, Catherine Salmon, Nicholas Sammond, Phillip Serrat, Philip Sewell

Author : Mark Hatmaker
Publisher : Tracks Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781884654275

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No Holds Barred Fighting: the Clinch by Mark Hatmaker Pdf

With its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, the no-holds-barred combat techniques of striking and grappling meet, posing new challenges and calling for new strategies. With these detailed explanations of each aspect of positioning in the clinch, fighters can set up their own clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. The unique striking tools, protection strategies, and takedowns the clinch requires are explained for both offence and defence, moving smoothly between each fighting element to maximise advantage. A clinch situation is an inevitability in NHB fighting, and this reference gives fighters the most complete education in turning the clinch to their advantage.

Author : Richard M. Ankers
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000361694

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Britannia Unleashed by Richard M. Ankers Pdf

Evil will come and champions will fall, but Britannia shall reign eternal. Every world has its heroes, and every hero has tales to tell. Britannia, Queen Victoria's realm, is not the least of these, for its many heroes are varied and inextricably linked. If but one falters, then others might follow. In a Victorian world off-kilter with our reality, a malevolent entity and an incarnation of past evil seek to overpower Britannia and its weakened queen. The disenchanted Sir Belvedere Magnanimous Wainthrop, the Lion of Britannia, will brave time and space to battle this unholy alliance and return glory to the empire. Others shall follow his lead, and destiny will test every ounce of their courage and resolve. From a Himalayan Shangri-La to a subterranean London and the corridors of Buckingham Palace itself, this disparate group of individuals will battle the odds and come together to make the ultimate sacrifice. But will it be enough?

Author : Richard M. Ankers,R.A. Fisher,M.J. Sewall
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 995 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000465170

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Gears of Destiny by Richard M. Ankers,R.A. Fisher,M.J. Sewall Pdf

A collection of three steampunk novels by Richard M. Ankers, R.A. Fisher & M.J. Sewall, now available in one volume! Britannia Unleashed: In a twisted version of Victorian Britain, where heroes abound and tales intertwine, the mighty realm of Britannia faces a dire threat. An ancient evil conspires to bring the empire to its knees and dethrone Queen Victoria. Amidst the turmoil, Sir Belvedere Magnanimous Wainthrop, a disillusioned knight known as the Lion of Britannia, emerges as the reluctant hero. Determined to restore glory to his beloved empire, he embarks on a perilous journey through time and space. Joined by a diverse group of allies, they traverse mystical Himalayan landscapes, hidden depths of subterranean London, and the very heart of Buckingham Palace. Yet, as destiny tests their mettle, they must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. Will their combined efforts be enough to save Britannia from impending doom? The Kalis Experiments: Syrina is a Kalis, excelling in deception, assassination, and espionage. When her master presents her with an unexpected gift, Syrina's instincts tell her that there is more to it than meets the eye. Aware that the High Merchants' Syndicate always has ulterior motives, she delves deeper into her investigation, only to uncover an unsettling secret. Syrina follows the trail to the bustling, steam-powered city of Fom, which is rife with secrets. Soon, she's faced with a difficult choice: avert catastrophe, or seek vengeance? Dream of Empty Crowns: Young Gordon's life changes when he is unexpectedly chosen as the new king. However, instead of a joyous occasion, his selection triggers a dangerous chain of events. The ruthless Firstcouncillor Trunculin is determined to capture and eliminate Gordon, and seize power for himself. The young king must navigate a treacherous path, evading airships and the very soldiers sworn to protect him. Assisted by the healer Loren and the fearless warrior Aline, he must summon all his courage and resourcefulness to save himself and his kingdom from impending doom.

Author : Anthony Sgroi, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482245271

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The Innovative Lean Machine by Anthony Sgroi, Jr. Pdf

In order for an organization to thrive in a competitive business environment, its strategy, people, and branding must be fully optimized. The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding, and Strategy to Win in the Marketplace explains how to use Lean principles and visual tools to maximize these core components in any business. The book demystifies theory with examples of the various visual tools any organization can rely on during the idea generation, product development, and branding processes. Filled with easy-to-follow graphics, charts, and tables, the text provides a simple, yet effective, series of visual frameworks that readers can immediately apply with little or no difficulty. Describing how to ensure your business planning reflects what is most valuable to your customers, this resource presents the insights of a creative thought process that drives innovative solutions. It considers the key aspects of Lean that can help you drive innovation in the development of your organization’s branding, strategy, and in the selection and management of its people. It also includes discussions on the characteristics of highly effective and trustworthy people. After reading this book, you will better understand how to use Lean tools to build a stronger brand, build better market strategies, and identify and retain effective people. You will also gain an understanding of what it takes to align all organizational activities to ensure maximum value for your customers while relentlessly driving out waste.

Author : Shaun Assael,Mike Mooneyham
Publisher : Crown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780307758132

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Sex, Lies, and Headlocks by Shaun Assael,Mike Mooneyham Pdf

“Current fans and recovering Hulkamaniacs alike should find [Sex, Lies, and Headlocks] as gripping as the Camel Clutch.” —Maxim Sex, Lies, and Headlocks is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing, scandals, and high-stakes gambles that have made wrestling an enduring television phenomenon. The man behind it all is Vince McMahon, a ruthless and entertaining visionary whose professional antics make some of the flamboyant characters in the ring look tame by comparison. Throughout the book, the authors trace McMahon’s rise to power and examine the appeal of the industry’s biggest stars—including Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gorgeous George, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, and, most recently, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. In doing so, they show us that while WWE stock is traded to the public on Wall Street, wrestling remains a shadowy world guided by a century-old code that stresses secrecy and loyalty. With a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme antics of McMahon’s comic-book style creations such as Steve Austin and The Rock.” —Publishers Weekly “A quintessentially American success story of a cocky opportunist defying the odds and hitting it big . . . Sparkling cultural history from an author wise enough to let the facts and personalities speak for themselves.”—Kirkus Reviews

Author : Ted Kluck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313354823

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Headlocks and Dropkicks by Ted Kluck Pdf

Is it sport or is it entertainment? As presented by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., the most well-known promoter of professional wrestling, it is hard for the uninitiated to tell. A refuge for the very athletic, and often a breeding ground for the highly dysfunctional, professional wrestling is, in the truest sense, life on the fringes. Headlocks and Dropkicks: A Butt-Kicking Ride through the World of Professional Wrestling chronicles sportswriter Ted A. Kluck's effort to become a professional wrestler at a popular wrestling school in the suburbs of Chicago. In training to become a wrestler, Kluck was able to delve into the traveling-circus elements of the sport and talk to the people who make it work—promoters, bookers, and the wrestlers themselves. Wrestling has weathered manifold changes in American taste to survive and thrive as it does today. Kluck examines the tension between the good vs. evil tales that permeated wrestling in the early to mid 1980s, along with the seamy soap opera storylines that seem to drive it today. He also takes time to catch up with the biggest stars the sport has produced—some of whom have parlayed their fame into financial security and others who are currently looking to reclaim their past glory.

Author : David Kahn
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781429962254

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Advanced Krav Maga by David Kahn Pdf

GET IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE AND MASTER REAL FIGHTING TECHNIQUES WITH ADVANCED KRAV MAGA Based on the principles of enhancing natural instincts and using appropriate force for self-protection and weapons defense, anyone can master the moves of krav maga – the international self-defense Martial Arts and physical fitness sensation designed by the Israel Defense Forces. This follow up to Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method - for Fitness and Self-Defense, explores essential combative tactics including standing, clinch, and extensive groundwork from yellow, orange and green belt levels, to help you update and improve your skills. In this guide to advance techniques and training, David Kahn will teach you: *How krav maga saved Ernest Kovary, Imi Lichtenfeld's oldest living student, the day WWII began *The mindset of effective self-defense *Upper and lower body combatives and defenses *Powerful retzev workouts *New techniques for mastering escapes against chokes, grabs, and takedowns *Krav maga groundwork and instruction *Women's self-defense principles Regardless of strength, size, age, or gender, you can learn advanced techniques for fending off any attacker – swiftly, powerfully, and simply. And the conditioning you will achieve by practicing these techniques will tone your muscles, improve your reflexes, and get you fighting fit.From the American expert and Israeli Grandmaster Haim Gidon's United States representative in the fitness and combat techniques of krav maga, this is the most up to date, authoritative, and advanced guide to real fighting techniques and rigorous conditioning.

Author : Chuck Joyner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781439845004

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Advanced Concepts in Defensive Tactics by Chuck Joyner Pdf

Today’s society is becoming increasingly more likely to resist the lawful actions of law enforcement officers. It is critical for officers to have the necessary defensive tactics (DT) skills to successfully overcome resistance in an efficient, safe, and legal manner. The answer to achieving these results is NOT in teaching thousands of possible responses to an infinite number of potential attacks. The answer is to first use a Risk Management approach and identify the most common and dangerous attacks on officers. Next, a successful DT program must stress core concepts, proper body mechanics, natural instinctive movement, and proven principles of survival. Advanced Concepts in Defensive Tactics: A Survival Guide for Law Enforcement presents the instruction of Master Police Instructor Chuck Joyner. Developed during his tenure as a FBI use of force instructor, and expanded by his lifelong dedication to the martial arts, Joyner’s Survival Sciences DT program relies on adhering to advanced concepts rather than memorizing countless techniques. Based on extensive research and actual street experience, this manual: Focuses on defensive tactics that are easily taught, understood, and applied by officers regardless of their size, strength, or athletic ability Covers hand-to-hand tactics, groundwork, weapon retention/weapon disarming, handcuffing, and the survival mindset Explains the necessary integration of hands-on DT techniques with common law enforcement secondary weapons (e.g., baton, pepper spray, TASER) Introduces a new use of force model (Dynamic Resistance-Response Model) which correctly depicts the dynamic encounter between an officer and a resistor by first focusing on the level of resistance by the subject Offers practical solutions reducing officer, department, and municipality liability Provides password access to the author’s supplemental training videos online Chuck Joyner, a recognized expert in the use of force, lectures throughout the United States and internationally on myriad law enforcement topics. Mr. Joyner holds several FBI instructor certifications in force-related training, has earned black belts in four martial arts, and was awarded master rank in two styles. He was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as instructor of the year in 2006. Mr. Joyner was employed by the CIA from 1983 to 1987, and has worked as a Special Agent with the FBI since 1987. Chuck was interviewed on February 29, 2012 on American Heroes Radio.

Author : Greg McLaughlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1728773687

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Headlock by Greg McLaughlin Pdf

My long journey back to competitive wrestling shape in my Late 40s ...It had been 20 years since I won the Division III College New England Championship as a trim 126-pound fifth year senior at nationally ranked Rhode Island College.I had ballooned to almost 200 pounds and fallen out of the kind of extreme athletic shape I had reached in my young 20's. I had a wife and kids, a demanding job and no spare time for myself. So, when I finally crossed that line and exceeded 200 pounds, something inside me snapped and I embarked on a journey of renewal that changed my life.Following is the story of how I took back my body from the ravages of time; how I implemented a six point plan to whip myself into the kind athletic shape I enjoyed in my 20s; how I retrained my body, reawakened my muscles and reworked my way back to the wrestling mat in an unlikely, dream to compete for the USA Wrestling National Championship in my late 40s.Balancing work, family, vacation and time this unique story details how I implemented Step 1: The Food Plan, Step 2: The Measurement Plan, Step 3: The Exercise Plan, Step 4: The Strength Plan, Step 5: The Disclosure Plan and Step 6: The Workout Plan along my journey to push myself toward the stretch goal of competing for a National Championship.