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Tiny Horsies is a pen-and-paper role-playing game for parents and children that allows you to create horsie characters and live exciting adventures. You can be a Unicorn, a Pegasus, a Terra, or a Pegacorn. Wield magic, soar through the air, kick butt, charm others, talk to animals, or use a wide range of other talents in order to solve problems. The game is easy to pick up and play, and it encourages personal interaction, imagination, and story-telling. The book includes an introduction to what a role-playing game is, a guide for the Game Director, character creation rules, explanation of mechanics, a magic section, a guide for the Game Master, and an adventure to get you started. This updated version includes: Character creation steps Newly designed Character Sheet Pre-made Character Sheets so small children can play right away Table that summarizes all aspects of the game for quick reference Guide to awarding experience points Fully indexed

Explosive Speed and Power isn't something you are either born with or not, but like all things can be developed. K.O. Power will show you how to unlock your hidden potential, allowing you to be faster and more powerful than you thought possible. In K.O. Power you will learn: -How to design a personalized training routing to develop explosive power and speed in your punches, kicks and throws -How to optimize training time and properly peak for competition -Which are the most effective strength training, plyometric and ballistic exercises for fighters -Why big muscles aren't necessarily strong, and why strong muscles aren't necessarily powerful -How improper endurance training can inhibit your speed and power. -Why light-weight, high-speed training can actually make you slower. Praise for Mark Ginther and K.O. Power: "Mark's workouts for explosive power are really impressive. When it comes to training for speed and power, K.O. Power is the undisputed champion!" -Mark Hunt, MMA fighter in the UFC, Pride FC, and winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix "I was an avid reader of Mark's strength & conditioning column in Full Contact Fighter, and was impressed by how dead-on his information and advice was. For those that want to become heavy hitters, K.O. Power is a must read." -Phil Baroni, Veteran MMA fighter of the UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce and others. "In preparation for my fight in K-1 Dynamite, Mark devised a routine that improve my endurance without sacrificing power! Mark has the ability to take what you think you know, and throw a whole new light on it. Anyone interested in developing knockout power should definitely read K.O. Power." -Bob Sapp, Veteran fighter in K-1, Pride FC, and others, professional wrestler, actor, comedian and former professional NFL football player

Popular author and humor essayist, Allen Smith has done it again. He's managed to skewer everything that's sacred including sex, political correctness and even religion in his new book, Monkey in a Pink Canoe. Comprised of a collection of his most popular columns and blog posts from the past two years, Monkey in a Pink Canoe is the antidote to sanity. Smith pokes fun at subjects like explaining the birds and the bees to a 6-year-old (Monkey in a Pink Canoe) using street slang like, "paddling the pink" and "bald headed yogurt slinger," while annihilating the way new parents saddle their children with embarrassing monikers such as Bronx Mowgli, Moxie CrimeFighter and Banana Howdy. Everything is fair game in Monkey in a Pink Canoe. From the author's personal challenges of learning how to feed himself (Betty Crocker Means Good Nutrition) to trying to make the best of things while your life collapses around you (With Rentals Like These, Who Needs Friends?). Some of the essays describe our common struggles as growing children learning how to smoke cigarettes (Smoke 'em if Ya Got 'em, ) and lusting after our first buzz from alcohol (Alcohol of Fame). Others describe what happens later in life as we wrestle with the aging process (I'll Never Forget the Time I Remembered, A Little Baggage Never Hurt Anyone) and (I Don't Feel as Good as I Look). Even religion (Stranded in Purgatory and Reincarnation Gone Cluck) fails to escape a direct assault by describing what it's like to spend near-eternity with Hitler, Bin Laden and Tonya Harding or a reincarnated chicken on his way to a mid-west KFC. Monkey in a Pink Canoe is the perfect antidote to real life. The essays are short, entertaining and the ideal vacation from a busy life. Once you read this book, you'll never look at life the same way again!

Get Fight-Ready. This Book Demystifies Training Scheduling and Program DesignPopular training methods are a bit like popular diets in that there are so many conflicting approaches and techniques that it's hard to know where to begin. A follow-up to Ginther's first book, K.O. Power Workout Blueprint and Training Log, this book clears up the confusion, guiding the user through the process of putting together an individualized training routine, making clear when and why to use a particular training protocol, and structuring it into a systematic whole. Though the main emphasis is on strength and power training, it also provides guidelines for incorporating endurance training and technical/tactical training into the program. Forms for structuring workout and training logs for tracking, recording and amending the program are also included.Get it All: Strength, Power, Speed and EnduranceCertain training methodologies can complement each other or clash in such a way that they are ineffective or even counterproductive and once we've got our strength training all worked out, how do we effectively integrate it with endurance training and our technical and tactical training?Theory Alone Won't Get You ThereThe K.O. Power Workout Blueprint and Training Log bridges the gap between theory and practical application. Taking the guesswork out of program design, The Blueprint will help you identify how and when to use the various (and sometimes confusing) training concepts and methodologies.This Book is a Power Tool for Achieving K.O. PowerThe Blueprint is a practical, step-by-step guide taking fighters-in-training through all of the various criteria needed to put together your own unique integrated program. Designed as a tool to augment the popular book K.O. Power: Complete Strength Training for Devastating Punches, Kicks, and Throws, it can also work on its own if one has some previous experience with training concepts.Editorial Review It is too bad we tend to think of boxing as a professional sport we only watch because boxers can teach us so much about our everyday training. Mark Ginther does a terrific job of laying out the essential elements of training starting out with, "You need a plan."Whether you are a serious competitive fighter, an amateur fighter learning the ropes or an individual wanting to be fit; if you want to get somewhere you need, first to know where you want to go! Ginther does a terrific job of explaining to a young fighter (and to you if you want to listen) the various elements of training; how and when to train in different styles. What preparing for a fight entails and, most importantly how to adapt your training to your unique body as you gain information about how your body reacts. If you want to achieve the most you can, be the most you can be, follow Ginther's plan for 6 months and enjoy the results.The last 50 years haven't made quite as much progress in training methods as we have in computers or space travel but we are awfully close and Mark Ginther does a terrific job of compiling that info in one easy-to-access book. His previous book has been a staple on Amazon; this one will be too!! Buy it and read it! It will improve your training for whatever sport!Ben Pitre, Amateur Boxer

Whether you're planning to travel through Mexico for pleasure or business; making plans to move to Mexico; making plans for your future retirement; a patient in need of affordable medical care, a disabled US Veteran, or an expatriate already living and working or retired (full or part-time) in Mexico, The English Speaker's Guide to Medical Care in Mexico contains a wealth of valuable and up-to-date knowledge that will help you to understand and navigate the healthcare systems and medical culture of Mexico. This comprehensive 244-page guide, now in its fourth edition, is a wide-ranging compendium of information, facts, contacts and local knowledge concerning healthcare matters in Mexico. Topics include an introduction to and history of medical care in Mexico, the Mexican public health system (IMSS and Seguro Popular), private medical care, finding physicians and specialist, clinics and hospitals, dental care, pharmacies and buying medicines, healthcare costs and insurance, medical tourism, programs for US Veterans, Medicaid and Medicare, elective surgery options, vaccinations, types of insurance, retirement options including assisted living and nursing care, alternative medical treatments and more. In addition to the thoroughly comprehensive range of healthcare topics, the book also contains a dedicated section with healthcare advice for travelers in Mexico, alerts about current disease risks in certain areas, alcoholism, procedures for complaints about the healthcare you may receive, and a section about the 'dark side' of healthcare in Mexico--pointing out the lesser advertised risks and cons associated with healthcare and how to separate the genuine healthcare options from the hype. As healthcare and its costs become an increasing concern for millions of people, this guide explains what Mexico offers both visitors and foreign residents and how to access that care. "This comprehensive, well-organized, thoroughly researched and eminently readable book demystifies the complexities of medical care in Mexico. It should be required reading for anyone planning to visit or live in this beautiful country. --Beatrice Briggs, US citizen and Mexican resident since 1998 Monica has written an incredibly helpful compendium of valuable information for the English-speaking medical traveler seeking care in Mexico. This book is a necessary tool to help patients better understand medical and dental care options in Mexico. Highly recommended. --Patrick Goodness, CEO, World Medical Guides The English Speaker's Guide to Medical Care in Mexico contains an absolute treasure-trove of information for the person seriously seeking comprehensive information on medical care in Mexico. In fact, it provides answers to literally dozens and dozens of questions that my clients ask every day. Now all I need to do is direct them to your incredible Guide and viola! I can go on about my other tasks. Congratulations on a job very well done --Carrol Flood Delano, La Paloma B and B, Ajijic, Mexico This guide to medical care in Mexico provides an encyclopedia worth of useful information clearly and concisely. Its full of practical and well researched information on how best to take advantage of Mexican health services. As a resident of Arizona it is a welcome and much needed resource. So many in my area can't afford health care and I've been recommending this book as an easy way to gain the confidence needed to seek treatment options across the border. --Diana, Tucson, AZ

The English Speaker's Guide to Doctors & Hospitals in Mexico is a comprehensive, up-to-date directory of English-speaking medical practitioners, specialists and hospitals in Mexico and recommended by trusted resources. The guide is organized by location and type of practitioner or specialist, which makes it quick and easy to find the medical care providers you need while living in or visiting Mexico. The guide covers over 90 different locations across Mexico, including all the major towns and cities, and many of the secondary towns and small settlements near them. Where English-speaking specialists are available, you will find listings for dermatologists, endocrinologists, fertility specialists, gastroenterologists, gynecologists, hematologists, internists, neurologists, obstetricians, oncologists, orthopedists, pathologists, pediatricians, plastic surgeons, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists, surgeons, traumatologists, urologists, etc. Written by award-winning science and medicine writer Monica Rix Paxson, author of The English Speaker's Guide to Medical Care in Mexico and researcher and author Luis Felipe García Pérez. FAQs about The English Speaker's Guide Doctors & Hospitals in Mexico Q. Why isn't there a neurologist listed in the town where I live? There are lots of expats here. A. The book lists doctors who speak English (or have someone on their staff who does). There may be a neurologist who speaks Spanish only OR there may not be a neurologist in your town. Some specialists are rare in some parts of Mexico. Q. Can't I just find these listings in the phone book? A. Typically ads or listings in the phone book don't mention if the doctor speaks English or not. Nor do the doctors listed come with recommendations. The doctors in this book come with recommendations from a number of sources. Q. I need treatment, but I don't know which specialist to go to. What do I do? A. Start by seeing a general practitioner or internist. He or she will be able to recommend the next steps to take. Q. I am planning to move to Mexico, but I have a heart condition and need to have a cardiologist. Where should I live? A. This book will help you find a location with the specialist you need. But don't wait to contact them until after you move here. Pick up with phone and call today. Is this someone you can understand? Someone who understands you? Are they retiring next year or will they be here when you arrive? Q. Aren't there IMSS or Seguro Popular hospitals in my town? Why aren't they listed? A. The book only lists private hospitals where there is someone on staff who speaks English. Anyone can be treated at a private hospital. While you may qualify for treatment at a public hospital, you must register for IMSS or Seguro Popular in advance and it is unlikely that there will be anyone there who speaks English. Q. I thought this book would have more than directory listings. I need more information about how things work in Mexico. A. You will find comprehensive information about medical care in Mexico in this book's companion volume, also available on Amazon.com here: https: //www.amazon.com/English-Speakers-Guide-Medical-Mexico/dp/194279004X/

My Life on Earth is a most unusual memoir. It's magical like the stories people tell huddled around a campfire under the stars. It's full of rich, vivid and deeply rewarding stories that make you ponder the world we live in and all its grand synchronicity.You'll want to take a deep breath and slow down, to relish, to laugh with and think about this book. It promises to share the amazing wonders of the world: the jaw-dropping beauty, the stunning surprises, the sense of destiny, the crazy drama of it all. Whispering in your ear and pointing to the stars, My Life on Earth contributes mightily to your life on Earth.Written as a series of short (one to six page) personal essays about real experiences, these are the perfect bedtime stories for adults. Heres what readers have said about the book ';be prepared for a mental shifting in your perceptions of reality.'';you'll find yourself saying, ';Holy cow! What just happened?''';magical, scary, and filled with joys and wonders.'';...she does not even attempt to explain any of these events. How can she? Not one dictionary in the world has the words.'';a witty and provocative writer'';story-telling par-excellence'';She has her senses open in a way that few people share and that allowed me to have that experience as well.'';These are the kinds of stories that you think about throughout your life after reading them.'';Paxson sees, hears and understands people, nature and life beyond the five senses and you smile, and want to read more.'';Enrich your life, go on, take a read of this. Just click Add to Cart, worth every penny and more.'