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  Natalie Cole

  Wink Martindale

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  Before the daughter of Nat “King” Cole ever sang for an audience, she was lip-syncing in front of her bedroom mirror to the Supremes. Natalie Cole, the second of five children said her parents raised her to work hard for what she wanted. The award-winning artist sat down with Wink Martindale to discuss what it was like growing up in a house filled with music. In this intimate conversation from the 1970s, she also reflects on her good friend Stevie Wonder, the similarities between her and her famous father’s voices and being compared to Aretha Franklin.

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  Kinesiology - The Science of...

  Mike Crawford

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  Kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement, is a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles from anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience. It examines how the body moves, the forces that act upon it, and the underlying mechanisms that control movement. By understanding these principles, professionals in various fields, including physical therapy, sports science, and occupational therapy, can enhance human performance, prevent injuries, and improve rehabilitation strategies. 
  The origins of kinesiology date back to ancient civilizations, where scholars like Aristotle and Galen first explored the mechanics of movement. However, the field gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as scientific advancements allowed for a deeper understanding of biomechanics and motor control. Today, kinesiology encompasses a vast range of topics, from the microscopic study of muscle fibers to large-scale analyses of athletic performance. 
  One of the core components of kinesiology is biomechanics, which applies the principles of physics and engineering to study how forces influence movement. Biomechanics helps explain how the body maintains balance, generates power, and absorbs impact. For example, analyzing the gait cycle of a runner can reveal inefficiencies that may lead to injuries. By optimizing movement patterns, biomechanics contributes to improving athletic performance and developing assistive technologies such as prosthetics and orthotics.

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  Dear Parents - A Field Guide for...

  Jon McGee

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  “An intelligent, authentic, and humorous approach in helping your student select the best college academically, personally, and financially.” —Todd Rinehart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, University of Denver Written for parents and families of college-bound students, Jon McGee’s Dear Parents is an essential tool you’ll need to navigate the complex and often emotional challenge of getting your daughter or son prepared for—and through—college. Organized chronologically, the book takes readers through the stages of childhood leading up to college, as well as the process of searching for and selecting a college. From the decisions you make during your child’s early years to the process of setting up their dorm room, this book provides parents with insights, wisdom, and guidance about college, college preparation, and choosing a college. Letters written by college and educational professionals, all with children, frame and illuminate each chapter. Drawing on their personal and professional experience, these experts offer practical and sympathetic advice about preparing for college. The book concludes with insights about sending children off to college and the appropriate roles for parents as your children experience these important years. Undergirded by research but informed by on-the-ground insight, Dear Parents is designed to both engage and inform while demystifying the daunting and ever-changing process of entering college.“Jon McGee is the equivalent of your higher education Sherpa. He has brilliantly succeeded in making the complex and nerve-racking expedition into college search and selection easier to understand. This book is an indispensable resource for students and families embarking on the journey.” —Beck A. Taylor, President, Whitworth University

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  Guide to Seth Godin's Tribes by...

  Instaread

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  PLEASE NOTE: This is a companion to Seth Godin’s Tribes and NOT the original book. 
   
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  Seth Godin’s Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us (2008) is a short treatise about the necessity to eschew the status quo in one’s working life in order to start a new movement. Modern markets not only embrace innovation and change, they crave it—and they’re waiting for somebody to lead a tribe of innovators to effect that change… 
   
  Inside this companion to the book:Overview of the BookInsights from the BookImportant PeopleAuthor's Style and PerspectiveIntended Audience 
  About the Author: With Instaread, you can get the notes and insights from a book in 15 minutes or less. Visit our website at instaread.co.

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  University Technical Colleges -...

  David Harbourne

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  The only book specifically about University Technical Colleges. Will interest researchers with a special interest in secondary and post-secondary education, university libraries and other research organisations in the UK and elsewhere.

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  Emotional Power: Unleash Your...

  Cyrus Pendleton

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  Emotional Power: Unleash Your Potential 
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  Please be aware that this guide operates independently and is not associated with any official emotional or psychological organization. It is meant solely for your personal growth. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and easy-to-understand language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace concise, clear, and technically accurate content. 
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