The Swimmer

Author : William R. Uttal,Gary Bradshaw,Sriram Dayanand,Robb Lovell,Thomas Shepherd
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317782414

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The Swimmer by William R. Uttal,Gary Bradshaw,Sriram Dayanand,Robb Lovell,Thomas Shepherd Pdf

This research monograph describes a large programming project in which an underwater organism, capable of perceiving, learning, deciding, and navigating, is computationally simulated. The developed computational model serves as a contemporary theory of perceptual-motor performance, embodying much of what is known about human vision and some of what is known about other cognitive processes. This artificial intelligence project has substantial contributions to make to the development of autonomous underwater vehicles. It also makes a specific theoretical statement about the organization and nature of organic perceptual motor systems that may be useful to psychologists, neuroscientists, and theoreticians in a number of other fields.

Author : Patrick Barkham
Publisher : Random House
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780241471494

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The Swimmer by Patrick Barkham Pdf

BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEWSTATESMAN AND OBSERVER 'The Swimmer is a wonderful, original achievement; teeming with stories, glittering with images, and experimental in form and tone' Robert Macfarlane Roger Deakin, author of the immortal Waterlog, was a man of many parts: maverick ad-man, cider-maker, teacher, environmentalist, music promoter and filmmaker. But, above all, he was the restorer of ancient Walnut Tree Farm in Suffolk, the heartland where he wrote about all natural life – with rare attention, intimacy, precision and poetry. Roger Deakin was unique, and so too is this joyful work of creative biography, told primarily in the words of the subject himself, with support from a chorus of friends, family, colleagues and lovers. Delving deep into Deakin’s library of words, Patrick Barkham draws from notebooks, diaries, letters and recordings to conjure his voice back to glorious life in these pages. 'A rich, strange and compelling work of creative memoir that beautifully honours and elevates the life and work of its subject' Alex Preston, Observer

Author : John Henry Mackay
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465321473

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The Swimmer by John Henry Mackay Pdf

The Swimmer is one of the very first literary sports novels. Although not a competitive swimmer himself, Mackay was a passionate swimmer and well acquainted with the scene of competitive swimming and diving in Berlin around 1900. This historical picture of the sports world at that time will be familiar to today ́s readers in many ways, but may surprise us in its details, for example, of competitions no longer widely practiced, such as "diving for plates" and "swimming with obstacles." For this reason it is a valuable historical document. It is also an exciting sports story with "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." But The Swimmer is much more: it is a fascinating psychological study of the rise and fall of a champion swimmer in his single-minded pursuit of his sport - and fame. Mackay ́s protagonist Franz Felder was "born to swim" and we follow his first, happy dip into the water to his last, fatal plunge. All attention is on young Felder, but other characters are clearly delineated: his wise coach, the equally single-minded sculptor, the seductress from the international demi-monde - last, and alas least, the loyal, devoted fan. The story is told with insight and compassion, as Mackay, the "omniscient narrator," looks into the deepest feelings and motives of his protagonist, whom Mackay ́s biographer has described as "an enchanted beast of the fairy tale books, under whose rough exterior is hidden a prince"-a price who "never found the charm that would have brought out his true character." Mackay makes all of this come alive for us, so that we sympathize with Felder even as we perceive the flaws that bring about his downfall. The book can be read on several levels: as a historical document, a thrilling sports story, a human drama. In every case, it is a good read.

Author : Alexandria Mangas,Janet Hommel Mangas
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781607916031

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Oxygen for the Swimmer by Alexandria Mangas,Janet Hommel Mangas Pdf

Oxygen for the Swimmer provides that extra breath of encouragement to head you back to the lane for one more lap. Whether you are a breaststroker, backstroker, freestyler, or butterflyer, and whether you are 6 or 106, you'll find the stories in this book insightful and inspiring. Oxygen for the Swimmer is definitely a breath of encouragement. ~Sheila Taormina, Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, World Champion in the triathlon, and World Cup Standings leader in the pentathlon. Oxygen for the Swimmer is full of life stories that talk about victories, struggles, defeats, relationships, values, lessons learned, and how your faith grows through these experiences. Swimming is a reflection of life in many ways. You learn who you are, you learn what is important, and you learn that you are never really alone. I recommend this book to everyone. You will find it both entertaining and uplifting. ~Kurt Hass, Franklin College Swim and Dive Team Coach, seven-time winner of the Indiana High School Coach of the Year. Oxygen for the swimmer reminded me why I swim - to give glory to God! It was a great encouragement. ~Melody White, collegiate swimmer at California Polytechnic State University. -- Publishers description.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018966145

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The Swimmer's Companion, Containing the Easiest and Most Beneficial Method of Learning by Anonim Pdf

Author : Terri Schneider
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781578266838

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The Swimmer's Workout Handbook by Terri Schneider Pdf

100 of the best swim workouts for all experience levels: fitness, Masters level, or competition. Easy-to-follow pool workouts designed to make you a stronger, faster, and more proficient swimmer. The Swimmer’s Workout Handbook is a complete guide to escaping the routine of pool swimming with varied training workouts to keep you challenged and engaged, and improve your performance. Expert and multi-sport coach Terri Schneider combines skill training with variations in speed, distance, and technique for an effective and easy-to-follow series of pool workouts designed to make you a stronger, faster, and more proficient swimmer. The Swimmer’s Workout Handbook includes: · 100 swim workouts for all experience levels · Expert-designed pool workouts · A guide to common swim terms used in the workouts · Information on gear and guidelines to get the most out of your workouts Swimming improves core, muscular, and cardiovascular strength and endurance, all in a low-impact, gravity-free workout. If done two to several times per week, or as an addition to a multi-sport training regime, swimming helps maintain a healthy weight, heart, and lungs. These benefits are best realized within the diversity of your workouts. To increase your swim fitness it is optimal to vary intensity, interval distances, recovery, and strokes, all within one workout session. The diversity within a workout is what triggers the body to grow stronger, faster, and more proficient. Whether you only have time to swim 1000 meters/yards, or are up for 5000 at each session, The Swimmer’s Workout Handbook organizes speed, distance, and technique into these 100 fun and challenging training sessions—putting vitality back into your pool time. Go online to www.getfitnow.com for support, additional workouts, and more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0024905223

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The Swimmer's Hand-book ... with Advice to Bathers by Dr. Franklin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Cecilia Minden
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781602793958

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Swimming by Cecilia Minden Pdf

Learn about the connection between math and swimming.

Author : Louise Burke
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 073604695X

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Practical Sports Nutrition by Louise Burke Pdf

Practical Sports Nutrition provides detailed, sport-specific advice that enables you to approach individual athletes and teams with an understanding of their sport and unique nutritional needs.

Author : W. W. Mullen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Deep diving
ISBN : UCSD:31822033883901

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The Development of a Swimmer Tracking Device by W. W. Mullen Pdf

A swimmer tracking device consisting of acoustic markers and a receiver has been developed by the U.S. Navy Mine Defense Laboratory to provide a means of tracking Navy swimmers during training exercises. The acoustic markers are tunable from 29 kHz (kilohertz, kilocycles per second) to 45 kHz and may be manually switched between continuous wave (CW) and pulse modes of operation. The receiver is a Mark 16 Mod O sonar receiver modified to improve its selectivity and image rejection. With the modified receiver located on a safety boat, the bearings to markers located on swimmers can be determined, and they can be identified by their marker frequencies. As many as seventeen swimmer pairs can be tracked, even at distances exceeding 1000 yards. (Author).

Author : Charlotte Middleton
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0748774491

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A Swimmer's Day by Charlotte Middleton Pdf

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Author : Archibald Sinclair,William Henry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Swimming
ISBN : UVA:X000608352

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Swimming by Archibald Sinclair,William Henry Pdf

Author : Matthew Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Long distance swimming
ISBN : BL:A0026217676

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The Art of Swimming by Matthew Webb Pdf

Author : R. Macpherson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1783
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:N11705995

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A Dissertation on the Preservative from Drowning; and Swimmer's Assistant. A New Invention, ... Together with an Useful Account of Losses of Lives by Water. By R. Macpherson, Gent by R. Macpherson Pdf

Author : Emma Davis
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781847976109

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Open Water Swimming by Emma Davis Pdf

Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a thorough introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entraces, exits and transitions. Topics covered include: the importance of nutrition - for training, competition and improving recovery - and injury prevention and rehab, including a programme for core stability and stretching. The only open water swimming guide to be written by a professional athlete and Olympian. Basic training programmes for Triathlon 750m and 1500m distances, Ironman events and 10km and channel swimming. Superbly illustrated with 75 colour photographs.