Body Lengths

Body Lengths
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Publisher : Black Inc.
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 9781925203479
ISBN-13 : 1925203476
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Body Lengths by : Leisel Jones

From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool. Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing, and at London 2012 became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics. For the first time, Leisel candidly describes what it’s like to be thrust into the limelight so young. She reveals the constant pressure she was under – from coaches, from the media and from herself – to be perfect. Despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered depression, and at one time planned to take her own life. In London, criticised in the media for her weight, and appalled by the bullying and dysfunction in the Australian swim team, Leisel nevertheless handled herself with great composure. She has emerged with maturity and good humour, having finally learnt how to be herself and live with confidence. Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style. Longlisted, 2016 Australian Book Industry Awards ‘There were times when it wasn’t easy for Leisel, but she came through as one of the greatest swimmers of all time.’ —Ray Warren ‘Swimming, success and sadness - all wrapped up in the bio of one of our greatest athletes.’ —Cosmopolitan ‘Gripping, confronting and important, Body Lengths is a masterfully told story that will leave you with a disturbing new look at elite sport and at life. If you are not afraid of dark places – of seeing the flaws that exist in us all – you won’t be able to put the book down.’ —Crossing the Line ‘Gold, silver and blues’ —Herald Sun ‘Many autobiographies claim to be no holds barred, but we’re pressed to think of many that are as searingly honest as Leisel Jones’ account of her struggles with isolation and suicidal anguish. One of Australia’s greatest Olympic swimmers is known to the world for her sunny public persona and athletic grit, but outside of the pool and limelight, her path hasn’t been easy. Body Lengths exposes some of the darker aspects of competitive sport, but what stuck with us was Jones’ courage to speak her truth – as well as her disarming humility and passion.’ —iBooks, Best Books of October ‘A compelling and thought-provoking story, Leisel’s honesty is remarkably heroic and poignant.’ —Layne Beachley AO ‘Lethal Leisel was an incredible role model and an inspiration for my generation. She epitomises the Olympic dream!’ —Sally Fitzgibbons ‘Leisel gives a fascinating and candid account of her time as an elite swimmer and what it was like to be thrust into the limelight at such a young age She writes engagingly of the personal high and low points, the relationships and friendships, and the huge demands of maintaining her fitness and training over the years.’ —The City Leisel Jones retired from swimming in 2012 as the winner of three Olympic gold medals, and many Commonwealth and world championship medals. She was a commentator at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and in 2015 was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Felicity McLean is the author of several books. She has written for the Daily Telegraph, the Courier Mail, the Big Issue and more.

The Anatomical Record

The Anatomical Record
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 740
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B5031090
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Anatomical Record by : Charles Russell Bardeen

Issues for 1906- include the proceedings and abstracts of papers of the American Association of Anatomists (formerly the Association of American Anatomists); 1916-60, the proceedings and abstracts of papers of the American Society of Zoologists.

Some Aerodynamic Effects of Varying the Body Length and Head Length of a Spinning Projectile

Some Aerodynamic Effects of Varying the Body Length and Head Length of a Spinning Projectile
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 30
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015095105022
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Some Aerodynamic Effects of Varying the Body Length and Head Length of a Spinning Projectile by : Elizabeth R. Dickinson

Experimental results are presented on the effect, at supersonic velocities, on the drag coefficient, overturning moment coefficient, normal force coefficient and center of pressure, of varying the head length and body length of spinning projectiles. (Author).

Cell Biology by the Numbers

Cell Biology by the Numbers
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Publisher : Garland Science
Total Pages : 399
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ISBN-10 : 9781317230694
ISBN-13 : 1317230698
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Cell Biology by the Numbers by : Ron Milo

A Top 25 CHOICE 2016 Title, and recipient of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award. How much energy is released in ATP hydrolysis? How many mRNAs are in a cell? How genetically similar are two random people? What is faster, transcription or translation?Cell Biology by the Numbers explores these questions and dozens of others provid

The Biological Bulletin

The Biological Bulletin
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101074934215
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Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Biological Bulletin by : Frank Rattray Lillie

Vol. 17, 21-105 contain Annual reports of the Marine Biological Laboratory for 1907/08-1952.

Body Physics

Body Physics
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 590
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1088411969
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Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Body Physics by : Lawrence Davis

"Body Physics was designed to meet the objectives of a one-term high school or freshman level course in physical science, typically designed to provide non-science majors and undeclared students with exposure to the most basic principles in physics while fulfilling a science-with-lab core requirement. The content level is aimed at students taking their first college science course, whether or not they are planning to major in science. However, with minor supplementation by other resources, such as OpenStax College Physics, this textbook could easily be used as the primary resource in 200-level introductory courses. Chapters that may be more appropriate for physics courses than for general science courses are noted with an asterisk symbol (*). Of course this textbook could be used to supplement other primary resources in any physics course covering mechanics and thermodynamics"--Textbook Web page.

General Biology II

General Biology II
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Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages : 1018
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ISBN-10 : 9781457554049
ISBN-13 : 1457554046
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis General Biology II by : Dennis Holley

GENERAL BIOLOGY is an introductory level college biology textbook that provides students with an understandable and engaging encounter with the fundamentals of biology. Written for a two-semester undergraduate course of biology majors and presented as a bound set of two distinct volumes, this reader-friendly textbook(s) is concept driven vs. terminology driven. That is, the book(s) are based on the underlying concepts and principles of biology rather than the strict memorization of biological terms and terminology. Written in a student-centered and conversational style, this educational research-based book(s) connects students to all aspects of biology from the molecular to the biosphere. End-of-chapter questions challenge students to think critically and creatively while incorporating science process skills and biological principles.

Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
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Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015022700002
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Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects by : Royal Institution of Naval Architects

List of members in each volume.