Neil Armstrong was a pioneering aviator and astronaut, forever etched in history as the first human to walk on the Moon. His journey into space, beginning with his first flight on Gemini 8, showcased his expertise as a command pilot and his role in pushing the boundaries of civilian space exploration. As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong's descent to the lunar surface represented a monumental achievement for humanity. His brief exploration of the Moon's surface, alongside his crewmates, marked a defining moment in our quest to understand the cosmos.
Knowledge, Power and Hope in an Age of Bureaucratic Accountability
180 pages
7 hours of reading
Focusing on mental healthcare, this ethnographic exploration combines research and personal narratives to illuminate the experiences of individuals receiving treatment for severe mental health issues, particularly in hospital settings. It highlights the challenges and limitations faced by patients, offering a nuanced perspective on their journeys within the mental health system.
Originally released in the UK, this book is part of the Hachette Children's Group and showcases a unique blend of storytelling and creativity. It invites readers into a captivating world, emphasizing imaginative themes and engaging narratives that appeal to young audiences. The publication reflects a commitment to quality children's literature, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.
First man on the Moon Neil Armstrong reveals the adventure of the first Moon landing, and how the Earth and the Moon came to be, in this unique non-fiction picture book. A young boy sits up in bed and gazes at the distant Moon through his window. He wonders if, one day, a human will stand on its surface and look back at the Earth. But Earth is already being studied from the Moon. An all-seeing Moon rock of almost impossible age, called Bok, has been looking down at our blue and green planet for millennia. Geologists - people who study rocks - have a saying: 'Rocks remember'. During his time, Bok has witnessed some truly wondrous things. Created in the Earth-shattering collision 4.5 billion years ago that led to the formation of the Moon, he has seen stars burst into being and meteors streak through the solar system. He has seen his own Moon surface be transformed with craters, and he has watched a fiery, volcanic planet transform into the haven we know today - as mountain ranges rose up, oceans appeared and dinosaurs roamed the Earth. And he found himself rudely awoken one early lunar morning by a strange creature picking him up and throwing him into a box. That is how Bok and Neil Armstrong first met, and this is their (true) story.
Focusing on the physical and physiological growth of young athletes, the book presents an evidence-based analysis that addresses key controversies in youth sports. It examines issues like overtraining, specialization, and talent development models, alongside ethical considerations surrounding physiological testing and performance-enhancing substances. The discussion also extends to future challenges such as selective breeding and gene-doping, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding youth athlete development within the context of long-term health and wellbeing.
A key resource for coaches, scientists and clinicians Sport is by its nature competitive and even during youth it is performed at different levels with elite young athletes at the top of the performance pyramid. A coordinated series of comprehensive, research-based reviews on factors underlying the performance of children and adolescents involved in competitive sport is presented in this volume. Leading exercise and sport scientists provide the latest information on the physiology of young elite athletes, the essential role of nutrition, and the effects of endurance, high-intensity and high-resistance training and overtraining as well as on the importance of laboratory and field-based monitoring of young athletes' performances. Further, thermoregulation and environmental factors that might affect performance are re-viewed. Finally, strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death and the diagnosis and management of common sport injuries in young athletes are discussed. The book provides up-to-date, evidence-based information for sports scientists, coaches, physiotherapists, pediatric sports medicine specialists, and other professionals involved in supporting elite young athletes.
The first study to examine both the experience and representation of Christmas
during the formative period of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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