Light Lifting

Author : Alexander MacLeod
Publisher : Biblioasis
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781926845210

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Light Lifting by Alexander MacLeod Pdf

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NOTABLE BOOK OF 2012 IRISH TIMES BOOK-TO-READ FOR 2012 ATLANTIC BOOK AWARD WINNER FINALIST FOR THE GILLER PRIZE AND THE FRANK O'CONNOR AWARD A GLOBE & MAIL, QUILL & QUIRE, AND AMAZON.CA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Engrossing, thrilling and ultimately satisfying: each story has the weight of a novel." —The Economist This was the day after Mike Tyson bit off Evander Holyfield’s ear. You remember that. It was a moment in history – not like Kennedy or the planes flying into the World Trade Center – not up at that level. This was something much lower, more like Ben Johnson, back when his eyes were that thick, yellow color and he tested positive in Seoul after breaking the world-record in the hundred. You might not know exactly where you were standing or exactly what you were doing when you first heard about Tyson or about Ben, but when the news came down, I bet it stuck with you. When Tyson bit off Holyfield’s ear, that cut right through the everyday clutter. —from "Miracle Mile" Two runners race a cargo train through the darkness of a rat-infested tunnel beneath the Detroit River. A drugstore bicycle courier crosses a forbidden threshold in an attempt to save a life and a young swimmer conquers her fear of water only to discover she's caught in far more dangerous currents. An auto-worker who loses his family in a car accident is forced to reconsider his relationship with the internal combustion engine. Alexander MacLeod is a writer of "ferocious intelligence" and "ferocious physicality" (CTV). Light Lifting, his celebrated first collection, offers us a suite of darkly urban and unflinching elegies that explore the depths of the psyche and channel the subconscious hopes and terrors that motivate us all. These are elemental stories of work and its bonds, of tragedy and tragedy barely averted, but also of beauty, love and fragile understanding.

Author : Alexander MacLeod
Publisher : Random House
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Short stories, Canadian
ISBN : 9780099563396

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Light Lifting by Alexander MacLeod Pdf

Alexander MacLeod's first collection of short stories offers a suite of darkly urban and unflinching elegies for a city and community on the brink. Anger and violence simmer just beneath the surface and often boil over, resulting in both tragedy and tragedy barely averted. But as bleak as these stories sometimes are, there is also hope, beauty and understanding. Alexander McLeod's stories are as disturbing, compelling and true as any currently being written in this or any country. McLeod's stories are as disturbing, compelling and true as any currently being written in this or any country.

Author : Alexander MacLeod
Publisher : Random House
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448137145

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Light Lifting by Alexander MacLeod Pdf

Light Lifting is a suite of darkly urban, unflinching elegies. The seven stories each encompass a keenly observed, immersive world, rooted firmly in the real life of work and family. They are elemental stories of work and its bonds, of tragedy and tragedy barely averted, but also of beauty and love and moments of pure transcendence.

Author : Heather Henson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781481420952

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Lift Your Light a Little Higher by Heather Henson Pdf

The story of Stephen Bishop, a slave and early explorer and guide at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.

Author : Darcy Pattison
Publisher : DaySpring
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1684086302

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This Little Light of Mine by Darcy Pattison Pdf

Author : Dr. John Jaquish,Henry Alkire
Publisher : Jaquish Biomedical
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781544508931

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Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time by Dr. John Jaquish,Henry Alkire Pdf

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Do you want to lose fat, gain muscle and build the body of your dreams without having to step foot in a gym or on a treadmill? This book has the answer you've been searching for. No matter your age, sex, or conditioning status, this book will help you look and feel your best. And guess what? 10 MINUTES IS ALL YOU NEED & YOU WON'T EVEN HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE! If you're like most people that have tried fruitless weight lifting or tedious cardio, your body probably feels the negative effects - like aching, painful joints and the inability to lose stubborn fat. Or perhaps you have: Spent years in the gym but struggle to gain muscle, lose belly fat and see real results. When you take your shirt off, it doesn't even look like you workout. • Tried all the fad diets that just leave you hungry, frustrated and not losing any weight. • Seen all the muscular athletes in the gym and wonder what you're doing wrong. • Wandered around the gym feeling defeated and confused about what exercises will help you achieve your dream body. • Suffered through injuries and pain from lifting weights with bad form and engaging in dangerous exercises. Well, we're glad you found this book. In Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time, authors Dr. John Jaquish and Henry Alkire present their scientifically proven approach that debunks myths surrounding traditional weightlifting and fad dieting. Enter the "Tony Stark of the Fitness Industry" John Jaquish, PhD, is well known for inventing what is now considered the most effective bone density building medical technology on the market. This discovery led to his second invention, X3: the world's most powerful muscle building device based on variable resistance. X3 is proven to develop muscle much faster than conventional weight lifting, all with the lowest risk of joint injury. Some of the world's most elite athletes train with X3 Bar, including dozens of Olympians, NFL players, and NBA players. By the end of this book, you'll know and understand clear and simple steps to gain muscle, burn fat, and refuel your body. FINALLY! You can feel confident at the beach and in the mirror —and you can do so at home. With the methods and tools laid out in this book, you can achieve the bigger, leaner and stronger body you've always wanted. Here's a quick sneak peek of what you'll learn: • Everything you've learned about weight training from bodybuilders and influencers is wrong. We'll explain how weightlifting does irreversible damage by overloading joints and underloading muscle. • You don’t need to spend endless hours in the gym to get your dream body. X3 provides the most effective at-home workout, no matter your age or sex. • You can grow muscle 3 times faster with the X3 workout system without taking harmful supplements or going to the gym. Fad diets like Keto simply don't work, and what nutrition system is scientifically proven to help keep the weight off. • Prolonged cardio keeps you fatter longer (and what to do instead). • Are you ready to get the knowledge and tools you need to become the healthiest, leanest, most muscular version of yourself? Scroll up and click "Buy Now"!

Author : Lou Schuler,Cassandra Forsythe, PhD, RD,Alwyn Cosgrove
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781440685378

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The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler,Cassandra Forsythe, PhD, RD,Alwyn Cosgrove Pdf

In The New Rules of Lifting for Women, authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will "bulk up" if they lift heavy weights. Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss -- it's that simple. The program demands that women put down the "Barbie" weights, step away from the treadmill and begin a strength and conditioning regime for the natural athlete in every woman. The New Rules of Lifting for Women will change the way women see fitness, nutrition and their own bodies.

Author : Melinda Gates
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781250313560

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The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In her book, Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she’s met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention—from child marriage to gender inequity in the workplace.” — President Barack Obama “The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world. Melinda weaves together vulnerable, brave storytelling and compelling data to make this one of those rare books that you carry in your heart and mind long after the last page.” — Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Dare to Lead “Melinda Gates has spent many years working with women around the world. This book is an urgent manifesto for an equal society where women are valued and recognized in all spheres of life. Most of all, it is a call for unity, inclusion and connection. We need this message more than ever.” — Malala Yousafzai "Melinda Gates's book is a lesson in listening. A powerful, poignant, and ultimately humble call to arms." — Tara Westover, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Educated A debut from Melinda Gates, a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment. “How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.” For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a mission to find solutions for people with the most urgent needs, wherever they live. Throughout this journey, one thing has become increasingly clear to her: If you want to lift a society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares lessons she’s learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world. As she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book—to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.” Melinda’s unforgettable narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention—from child marriage to lack of access to contraceptives to gender inequity in the workplace. And, for the first time, she writes about her personal life and the road to equality in her own marriage. Throughout, she shows how there has never been more opportunity to change the world—and ourselves. Writing with emotion, candor, and grace, she introduces us to remarkable women and shows the power of connecting with one another. When we lift others up, they lift us up, too.

Author : Minh Lê
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368061742

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Lift by Minh Lê Pdf

From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring. *"Beautiful" ---School Library Journal, starred review *"Dazzling"---Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Delightful"---School Library Connection, starred review *"Immersive"---Booklist, starred review *"Inspired"---Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Author : Mackie d'Arge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781599909899

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Lifting the Sky by Mackie d'Arge Pdf

12-year-old Blue's mom has always told her, "just bloom where you're planted." And it's a good motto, considering Mam never stays in one job or one place for very long. Then Mam gets hired as a hand at the 2 Bar Ranch, and for the first time, Blue finds in its rundown buildings and majestic mountain setting a place she longs to call home. There she makes a friend in an enigmatic Indian named Shawn, whose search for an ancient petroglyph intrigues her. And it's there that the faint auras Blue has always noticed around people begin to grow brighter-and become something she learns to control, and to heal with. But Mam begins to show signs of getting restless, and when the father who abandoned Blue suddenly shows up, the family-and the home-she's always wanted are threatened.

Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Hanukkah stories
ISBN : 0140567577

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Light the Candles by Joan Holub Pdf

Hanukkah is here! There are so many fun things to do-light candles in the menorah, open presents, eat latkes and chocolate coins, play the dreidel game, and more. With the turn of each page, another candle is added to the menorah and another fun element of Hanukkah is depicted. Children can lift the flaps and see all the special ways there are to celebrate this joyful holiday.

Author : Bonnie Jo Campbell
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0814334121

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American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell Pdf

New from award-winning Michigan writer Bonnie Jo Campbell, American Salvage is rich with local color and peopled with rural characters who love and hate extravagantly. They know how to fix cars and washing machines, how to shoot and clean game, and how to cook up methamphetamine, but they have not figured out how to prosper in the twenty-first century. Through the complex inner lives of working-class characters, Campbell illustrates the desperation of post-industrial America, where wildlife, jobs, and whole ways of life go extinct and the people have no choice but to live off what is left behind. The harsh Michigan winter is the backdrop for many of the tales, which are at turns sad, brutal, and oddly funny. One man prepares for the end of the world--scheduled for midnight December 31, 1999--in a pole barn with chickens and survival manuals. An excruciating burn causes a man to transcend his racist and sexist worldview. Another must decide what to do about his meth-addicted wife, who is shooting up on the other side of the bathroom door. A teenaged sharpshooter must devise a revenge that will make her feel whole again. Though her characters are vulnerable, confused, and sometimes angry, they are also resolute. Campbell follows them as they rebuild their lives, continue to hope and dream, and love in the face of loneliness. Fellow Michiganders, fans of short fiction, and general readers will enjoy this poignant and affecting collection of tales.

Author : Kusha Karvandi
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1523285710

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BFR - Blood Flow Restriction Training by Kusha Karvandi Pdf

Learn the training method, known as Blood Flow Restriction training, that studies have shown can elicit 15-20% gains in muscle hypertrophy in as little as two weeks without lifting heavy weight. Research also suggests blood flow occlusion training to be just as safe as traditional strength training, since only light weight ( 20% of 1 Rep Max) is being used. This is especially useful for women who are opposed to lifting heavy weight, but still want to get lean & tone. Also included in this book is a full BFR workout program.

Author : Molly Galbraith
Publisher : Harper Horizon
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780785237853

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Strong Women Lift Each Other Up by Molly Galbraith Pdf

Many women have false beliefs about who we are and what we must do to succeed. If you pit yourself against other women because of this, you’re holding yourself back. It’s time for a change. Women are ready to stop the vicious cycle of criticizing, judging, gossiping, and comparing themselves. We want to feel good in our own skin and know we’re enough, just as we are. This book is an evidence-based, actionable guide to creating a better life for yourself and a better world with more opportunity for women and girls. Strong Women Lift Each Other Up is perfect for any woman or girl who has ever: struggled with jealousy or comparing your life or body to other women. wanted to support or believe in women, but felt like they’re catty or tearing you down. felt like you’re competing with other women for opportunities that are scarce, or felt like you were made for more than the life you’re living now. Strong Women Lift Each Other Up will help you radiate confidence from the inside out, chase your dreams without worrying what others think, lift other women up, and live a life filled with a purposeful meaning. You’ll walk in a room feeling like you don’t have to compare yourself to other women. You’ll know exactly who you are and be damn proud of it!

Author : Murad Alam,Jeffrey S. Dover
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416059608

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Non-Surgical Skin Tightening and Lifting by Murad Alam,Jeffrey S. Dover Pdf

This new title presents up-to-the-minute guidance on the hottest non-surgical skin tightening and lifting techniques shaping today's practice. It focuses on procedural how-tos and offers step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade.