strength training for soccer

Strength Training for Soccer

Rely on the experts to help build strong, powerful soccer athletes. Tailoring strength and conditioning programs for soccer requires a deep understanding of the demands of the game. Preparing players to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and turn and jump can be a challenge. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training for Soccer explains the value of resistance training for soccer players. The book-backed by practical experience, evidence-based training methodologies, and research-provides a general overarching biomechanical analysis of soccer and specific analysis of the physical demands of each position: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Using these analyses, you can design an effective training program that translates to performance on the field. The book also offers the following: 10 detailed protocols to test soccer players’ strength, power, speed, agility, and high-intensity aerobic endurance capacity 6 total body resistance exercises with 4 variations 11 lower body exercises with 23 variations 18 upper body exercises with 44 variations 22 anatomical core exercises with 32 variations 27 sample programs for off-season, preseason, in-season, and postseason resistance training Each resistance training exercise consists of a series of photos and a detailed list of primary muscles trained, beginning position and movement phases, breathing guidelines, modifications and variations, and coaching tips. You’ll also learn proper exercise technique and gain a deeper understanding of what muscles are involved in each exercise so you can develop a complete and targeted resistance training program. Backed by the NSCA and the knowledge and experience of individuals who have years of experience as strength and conditioning professionals for soccer, Strength Training for Soccer is the authoritative resource for creating soccer-specific resistance training programs to help your athletes optimize their strength and successfully transfer that strength and power to the soccer field.Earn continuing education credits! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately, or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

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Periodization of Strength Training for Sports - Bompa Tudor O., Buzzichelli Carlo

Tudor Bompa revolutionized Western training methods when he introduced his groundbreaking theory of periodization in Romania in 1963. He has since gone on to become a world-renowned exercise scientist and the foremost authority on periodization and the development of biomotor abilities. In Periodization of Strength Training for Sports, Fourth Edition, Bompa partners with international strength and conditioning expert Carlo Buzzichelli to go beyond the simple application of bodybuilding or powerlifting programs to show you what training to schedule-and when-to build athletic strength and maximize performance at the right time.Periodization of Strength Training for Sports demonstrates how to use periodized workouts to peak at optimal times by manipulating strength training variables through six training phases-anatomical adaptation, hypertrophy, maximum strength, conversion to specific strength, maintenance, and peaking. Coaches and athletes in 30 sports now have at their fingertips proven programs that take into consideration the specific phases and unique demands of their sport, along with information about the dominant energy system, limiting factors for performance, and objectives for strength training. No more guessing about preseason conditioning, in-season workloads, or rest and recovery periods-now it’s simply a matter of implementing the strategies in this book. Rather than experiment with untested training regimens, let the proven science and ready-made training schedules go to work for you. Periodization of Strength Training for Sports eliminates the guesswork and establishes a clear path to achieving the best results for peaking at the ideal time.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

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Science of Strength Training - Current Austin

Packed with research and exercises that support you to build your strongest body - at home or in the gym.Is it time to lose weight, tone and sculpt, gain muscle and speed up your metabolism? This book gives you practical advice on how to do just that. It also gives you valuable insight into how nutrition and exercise can improve your health.Inside the pages of this strength training book, you''ll discover:- The physiology and benefits of strength training - Workout plans for beginners, enthusiasts, and personal trainers- The hard dietary science that debunks common myths and important information to properly fuel your body- Depictions of 33 exercises: how to perfect them, common mistakes, and the benefits of eachIn this book, author Austin Current takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn''t, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Filled with CGI artworks and science-backed information, this exercise book will help you transform your body and improve your wellbeing. This book also includes full workout plans and over 100 individual exercises. You''ll learn how your muscles engage at each stage, how to do movements with correct form and how to prevent injury, and shows you different variations for home and gym. This book is also packed with nutritional information and includes dietary advice for vegans and vegetarians. DK''s Science of series dives into the science of various types of exercises such as weight training, running, and yoga. Each book discusses the benefits of the specific type of workout and how you can transform your outlook about health and fitness.How The Book WorksThe first section - human physiology - introduces you to the wonder that is skeletal muscle and the mechanisms that underpin strength training''s demands on the body. It will help you understand how muscles work and grow, and how the resistance work stimulates muscles to develop strength and size, alongside its positive impacts on bones and connective tissue. It also explains how the body powers muscular work and shows you how to calculate your own daily macronutrient requirements. Lastly, you''re given an overview of the benefits to the brain, and the crucial role it plays in attitude and mental health.The second section - strength exercises - is devoted to a comprehensive collection of strength training exercises to perform, along with many variations offered to compliment your available training equipment, personal preferences, and level of challenge - at home or in the gym. Each exercise displays the muscles being used throughout the movement with detailed instruction on how to achieve proper form and technique; common mistakes are covered, too.The third section - preventing injury - explores common injuries related to resistance training, with explanations on how to avoid them and how to return to training if you do suffer an injury. A consistent and structured routine, including a proper warm-up, prepares the body for work, and the various mobility exercises and stretches given will help you tune in to how your body is responding to the training.The final section - how to train - outlines everything you need to know about the variables of effective strength training, such as training volume and fatigue management. Whether you want to build muscle, strength, or endurance, you''ll find an easy-to-follow program to suit, as well as alternatives for those wanting to workout more often. Then programs form the base of your training and can be adjusted in the months and years to come.

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Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy - Bret Contreras

Learn the most effective bodyweight exercises to perform anytime, anywhere. In Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, renowned trainer and best-selling author Bret Contreras has created the authoritative resource for increasing full-body strength without the need for free weights, fitness machines, or even a gym membership. Going far beyond standard pull-ups, push-ups, and squats, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy includes 177 innovative exercises that target every muscle in the body. Presented in full color with anatomical illustrations of both the exercises and variations, this premier resource will help you ramp up your training. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating proper technique, while the illustrations depict the muscles in action and point out which ones are being engaged.Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy details how to create a customized program for building a stronger, more toned physique. The book also explains the benefits of doing a particular exercise, important safety guidelines, and ways to make an exercise either easier or more challenging. Because little to no fitness equipment is needed, the exercises can be done nearly anywhere-at home, in a hotel room, and even at work. Features such as Safety Tips and difficulty ratings make these exercises easy to approach and implement. Whether you are just beginning your quest for a better body or simply seeking a proven approach for training at home or on the road, Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy, Second Edition, is a one-of-a-kind resource that you’ll refer to again and again.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

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Strength Training Anatomy - Fréderic Delavier

Over two million people have turned to Strength Training Anatomy for an inside look at how the body performs during exercise. Now with new exercises, stretches, and exercise variations, and with more of FrÉdÉric Delavier’s signature art, the fourth edition of this classic work sets the standard by which all other strength training resources will be judged.No other resource combines the visual detail of top anatomy texts with expert strength training advice. Over 700 anatomical illustrations, including 90 new to this edition, depict 231 exercises and variations to reveal the primary muscles involved as well as all the relevant surrounding structures, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue.Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the anatomical depictions show both superficial and deep layers and detail how various setup positions affect muscle recruitment and emphasize underlying structures. New to this edition are stretching exercises, safety and injury callouts, and training recommendations based on body morphology.Author and illustrator FrÉdÉric Delavier is known across the world for his signature artwork and books that have been translated into over 30 languages. Now he offers you the most comprehensive edition of his master work yet with Strength Training Anatomy, Fourth Edition.

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adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES Dámské tréninkové rukavice, černá, velikost

Dámské silové tréninkové rukavice adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES jsou navrženy tak, aby chránily vaše ruce a zároveň podpořily výkon při každém cvičení. Díky technologii Aeroready spolehlivě odvádějí pot, takže zůstanete v suchu i během náročných tréninků. Ventilované panely v dlani zajišťují proudění vzduchu a froté materiál na palci umožňuje snadno otírat pot.

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adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES Dámské tréninkové rukavice, černá, velikost

Dámské silové tréninkové rukavice adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES jsou navrženy tak, aby chránily vaše ruce a zároveň podpořily výkon při každém cvičení. Díky technologii Aeroready spolehlivě odvádějí pot, takže zůstanete v suchu i během náročných tréninků. Ventilované panely v dlani zajišťují proudění vzduchu a froté materiál na palci umožňuje snadno otírat pot.

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adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES Dámské tréninkové rukavice, černá, velikost

Dámské silové tréninkové rukavice adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES jsou navrženy tak, aby chránily vaše ruce a zároveň podpořily výkon při každém cvičení. Díky technologii Aeroready spolehlivě odvádějí pot, takže zůstanete v suchu i během náročných tréninků. Ventilované panely v dlani zajišťují proudění vzduchu a froté materiál na palci umožňuje snadno otírat pot.

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adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES Dámské tréninkové rukavice, černá, velikost

Dámské silové tréninkové rukavice adidas STRENGTH TRAINING GLOVES jsou navrženy tak, aby chránily vaše ruce a zároveň podpořily výkon při každém cvičení. Díky technologii Aeroready spolehlivě odvádějí pot, takže zůstanete v suchu i během náročných tréninků. Ventilované panely v dlani zajišťují proudění vzduchu a froté materiál na palci umožňuje snadno otírat pot.

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Delavier's Women's Strength Training Anatomy Workouts - Fréderic Delavier, Michael Gundill

Based on the anatomical features unique to women, this guide sets the standard for women's strength training. It features full-colour illustrations that allow readers to see inside 40 exercises and 42 programmes for strengthening, sculpting and developing arms, chest, back, shoulders, abs, legs and glutes.

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Dog Training For Dummies - Mary Ann Rombold-Zeigenfuse, Wendy Volhard

A hands-on, step-by-step guide to training dogs, regardless of breed, age, or personality Wondering how you can get Fido to stop climbing up on the furniture? Hoping that your labradoodle will finally learn how to “sit” and “stay?” In the fifth edition of Dog Training For Dummies, readers will benefit from a compilation of the best, most effective training methods for dogs of all ages, personalities, and breeds. Readers will learn basic training commands, different techniques for obedience training, breed-specific strategies for modifying behavior, and more. The book explains how to housetrain your dog and changes and adjustments that can be made to create a happier home and environment for your dog. It also shows you how to address the most common problematic dog behaviors, like excessive barking when someone comes to your door. Inside the book: Expert tips for properly socializing your dog to interact with other dogs and people of all agesStrategies for improving your dog walking abilities and training your dog for bedtimeRecommendations for the best dog training and dog management equipment, including the latest tech Perfect for all dog owners, Dog Training For Dummies covers the tips, tricks, strategies, and techniques you need to understand to make training your dog a rewarding and successful experience.

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Strength and Conditioning for Rugby Union - Joel Brannigan

Rugby Union as a sport has seen continual evolution over the years, and never more so than since the game officially became professional in 1995. While on the pitch tactics have seen more formalized approaches to skill acquisition, it is off the pitch where the biggest changes have occurred and no area has developed more than strength and conditioning. Players have gone from traditionally training for ''fitness'' as an add-on to their rugby training to seeking out structured athletic training interventions. Furthermore, with modern rugby players being physically bigger and faster, the need to ensure that they are more robust and free from injury has led to the demand for a more scientific approach to the prescription of strength and conditioning. In Strength and Conditioning for Rugby Union, ex-international player Joel Brannigan presents the underpinning science of strength and conditioning in rugby. Using the fundamental principles of training, he details a structure of assessing rugby players that in turn will allow appropriate training inverventions to be planned out and, most importantly, coached to a wide range of rugby playing levels.

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Training for Two - Gina Conley

Go beyond traditional pregnancy fitness with this trimester-based program of safe, smart prenatal exercises to help you build strength, maintain fitness, and prepare your body for childbirth. “Should I exercise while pregnant?” The answer is a resounding yes! Strength-based prenatal exercises have been proven to lead to a variety of positive health outcomes. Safe to perform in most cases, they can actively lead to a smoother and healthier pregnancy, better labor experience, faster recovery, and possibly even a healthier newborn. Written by Gina Conley, a certified personal trainer specializing in prenatal fitness and registered birth doula,Training for Two is the active woman’s guide to exercising while expecting. Unlike other pregnancy fitness books that take a more general approach, Training for Two specifically focuses on strengthening the body and preparing it to give birth.Research-backed and comprehensive, this definitive prenatal fitness guide features over 200 photos to help you absorb the material and perform the movements with confidence. Organized by trimester, the book includes: Common strength-focused exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and rows, modified as necessary to be safely and comfortably performed while pregnantEasy exercises and workouts to open the body and prepare for laborAn overview of common pregnancy complications and how they affect your exercise regimenA postpartum chapter focusing on recovery and mobility in the first six weeks after birthWhat to expect and what questions to ask during your prenatal appointmentsAnd more! Based on the popular prenatal fitness programs and childbirth classes offered by MamasteFit, Training for Two aims to educate, support, and empower expectant mamas everywhere to stay strong and comfortable during their pregnancy and delivery.This is the perfect book for expectant athletes, trainers, fitness enthusiasts, experienced gym goers, and active women looking for a more serious approach to prenatal fitness.

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The Strength Training Anatomy Workout - Fréderic Delavier, Michael Gundill

Offers more than 200 exercises and 50 workouts that show how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. This title includes programming for strength, power, bodybuilding and toning. It presents conditioning routines for optimal performance in more than 30 sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field and golf.

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Training for the Complete Rower - Alex Wolf, Paul Thompson

Whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing personal best or enhance the quality of your training, this book covers topics such as: training and technique; egrometer training; specific rowing conditioning; strength training; monitoring and assessing land training; mobility and flexibility; and trunk training.

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Instant Memory Training For Success - Chester Santos

Learn to train your brain with "The International Man of Memory" Instant Memory Training for Success provides real, practical brain training that works.

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Triathlon Training For Dummies - Deirdre Pitney, Donna Dourney

Practical, proven ways to get in shape for a grueling race that combines running, swimming, and biking Packed with insider tips, hands-on advice, and proven methods, Triathlon Training For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone who wants to participate and compete in a triathlon.

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Functional Training and Beyond - Adam Sinicki

Train Like a Superhero"I recommend this book to all personal trainers, training geeks, and people who just want to learn about different training methods and philosophies.” ―JC Santana, author of Functional Training#1 Best Seller in Physical Education and CoachingBody and Brain Training Designed to Unlock Your Amazing Hidden PotentialChange your life. Many of us have forgotten how to move correctly. We live with muscular imbalances, constant pain, and low energy. Adam Sinicki is on a mission to change this. He is best known for his YouTube channel “The Bioneer”, where he provides expertise on functional training, brain training, productivity, flow states, and more.Be better than just functional. Currently, functional training is exercise as rehabilitation. It aims to restore normal, healthy strength and mobility using compound and multi-faceted movements. In Functional Training and Beyond, Adam reveals how to become “better than just functional.” We can improve our physical performance and our mental state. We can train to move better, think more clearly, feel energetic, and live more efficiently.Advanced way to train. Until now working out has had one of two goals─get bigger or get leaner. But why are those the only goals? What if there was a third, practical, healthy and exciting way to train our body and our mind? Learn how we can train our brains just like our bodies, and how to incorporate this into a comprehensive, well-rounded program.Discover:New ways to train body and mindTraining for greater mobility, less pain, improved mood, and increased energyThe fun of training with kettlebells, calisthenics, clubbells, street workouts, animal moves, handstands, rope climbs, isometrics, and moreFans of Overcoming Gravity, You Are Your Own Gym, The World’s Fittest Book, New Functional Training for Sports, or Calisthenics for Beginners―discover a new and better way to train both your body and mind in Functional Training and Beyond!

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A Kids Book About Strength - Sam Johnson

Learn how to grow the special strength within you!Did you know every person has a special strength within them? Read this book and begin finding your strength and helping it grow! Learn more about strength training, the benefits of moving and resting, and how to work your body, mind, and heart. Strength training is possible for anyone, and before you know it you''ll be achieving things you maybe didn''t know were possible!

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Muay Thai Training Exercises - Christoph Delp

A full-color specialized guide for fitness, strength, and cross-training for Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters as well as their trainersEffective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach.A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques includes over 300 full-color illustrations and photos. It teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, and strength as well as basic fighting techniques such as feints, counters, and combinations. Muay Thai champions Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeening are featured, demonstrating their own training methods and most effective techniques. Training is broken down into core components that any Muay Thai fighter or instructor can use to help build an individual training plan; several ready-made, detailed training plans are also included for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Rounded out with crucial information on nutrition, weight classes, and the importance of regeneration to effective training, Muay Thai Training Techniques will help all Muay Thai fighters to take their practice to the next level.

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Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Rondo and Positional Play Football Practices - Ray Power

This book contains 50 rondo-based football training practices for soccer coaches, taking the coach on a journey through the training methodology from basic to complex.

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Introduction to Teaching: Making Teacher Training Work - Smith Tracy, Barnaby Lenon

Barnaby Lenon and Tracey Smith have teamed up to give new teachers a great introduction into training for their career. Combining their expertise and years of experience, together they explore the basics of teacher training in England, how best to prep for training, assessment, behaviour management, subject knowledge and structuring lessons while also covering topics such as trends and measuring success.

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Galloway's Half Marathon Training - Jeff Galloway

For any runner considering training for a half marathon, author Jeff Galloway can help them prepare to train, enjoy training, and cross the finish line strong. In this book, the author outlines for each runner how to select a realistic goal and what workouts to use to best prepare for the race.

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Ready for First (4th edition) Student's Book + Digital SB + Stundet App with key - Roy Norris

The bestselling Ready for... series has been helping students prepare for their exams for over twenty years. This revised Fourth edition of Ready for B2 First continues to provide the in-depth exam training for which the course is known. It keeps all the popular features of the 3rd edition whilst adding innovative digital support, updated reading and listening texts, new pronunciation sections and improved page design for easy navigation. Ready for sections focus on each paper of the exam in more detail ensuring that students feel fully confident before taking their exam. In each unit, all four language skills are systematically developed and practised, so even if students are not taking the exam, they will develop the language skills necessary for their future lives.

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Welding For Dummies - Steven Robert Farnsworth

Every critical welding technique and process distilled into a one-stop, accessible resource Safe and effective welding might seem like a pipe dream if you’re just getting started. But with a little help from Welding For Dummies you’ll be a “golden arm” in no time. This guide will give you techniques you need to get a handle on material evaluation, clean-up, and every step in between. You’ll find practical advice on every popular kind of welding, including stick, tig, mig, fluxcore, and even oxyfuel cutting. You’ll also get tips on the ideal welding techniques to choose for specific projects. The book shows you how to: Find the required training for welding certifications Use brand-new welding technologies, including laser techniques Practice critical welding techniques you can use in your own hobby shop while staying safe Whether you’re looking for some help to further your do-it-yourself projects at home or you’re just getting started with a traditional welding educational program and you need a useful supplementary resource, Welding For Dummies is an irreplaceable reference that helps make a challenging trade accessible to everyone.Â

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Training With Medicine Balls for Strength and Mobility - Guido Bruscia

Volume III in the UltimateFunctional Training Series, Training With Medicine Balls for Strength andMobility gives the reader 40 functional medicine ball exercises thatimprove strength, build muscle, and reduce the risk of injury.

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Training With Kettlebells for Strength and Mobility - Guido Bruscia

Gives the reader more than 25 functional kettlebellexercises that improve strength, build muscle, and reduce the risk of injury. Functional training includes those exercises which prepare the body for dailyactivities, and the best part of functional training is that it is simple tomaster and fits within the busiest lifestyle.

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Coaching Soccer For Dummies - Bach Greg, National Alliance for Youth Sports

Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll get a refresher on the rules of soccer, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. Plus, you'll find drills and dynamic exercises you can use to improve the outcomes of your practice sessions. The title “Coach” comes with the responsibility to help players stay motivated and safe, all while building a respectful team culture and supporting kids' mental health. With Coaching Soccer For Dummies it's simple to do all that—and to develop a coaching philosophy that will help you give young players the support they need. Learn drills and techniques for teaching soccer skills to kids of all agesGet a complete rundown on safety, including proper form for injury preventionEstablish a positive team culture, prevent bullying, and keep players motivatedCommunicate effectively with parents and other coaches This book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth soccer coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.

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The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer - Emily J. Dolbear, World Almanac Kidsâ„¢

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a book packed with awesome facts about World Cup soccer—everything you''ve ever wanted to know about "the beautiful game." Kids want to know everything about their favorite athletes, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, and photos, they will get a big step closer. From game-changing greats to tips on how to rule the pitch, The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer finds ways to delight and intrigue readers. The perfect gift for any mega soccer fan gearing up for the next World Cup tournaments or players who want to know more about the sport, this thorough and brightly designed book presents thousands of fascinating and surprising “footie facts” about the following World Cup topics:Past, present, and future stars of the men''s and women''s gamesSoccer nations of the worldThe road to the World CupThe history and origins of soccerSoccer pros'' tips and tricksRules, technology, gaming, and innovationMemorable matches and teamsAnd much more!The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer will surprise and delight soccer lovers of all ages with every single page.

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Step by Step Training Manual of Soccer Skills and Techniques - Anness

This comprehensive new training guide is the ultimate companion for all young soccerenthusiasts, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, a casual player or a futureprofessional.Split into three chapters, the book begins with ‘World-Class Skills’, which works through all the basics, including tackling, passing and heading, and with plenty of suggestions for drillsto perform either alone or with teammates.Chapter two, ‘Tactics and Teamwork’, includes tips on how to best arrange players on a field according to their abilities, the rules that form the basis of game-play, and strategies on how to improve communication and co-operation on the field.The third and final chapter, ‘Fitness’, stresses the importance of keeping up your strength and stamina, and provides sample exercises and work-outs.With over 750 action photographs and diagrams illustrating clear step-by-step expert instructions, this is the perfect practical reference for all aspiring soccer stars and coaches.

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Por Amor al Futbol / For Love of Soccer!

Esta encantadora historia escrita por Pelé, futbolista legendario, celebra las cosas que más le gustan del juego. Es un cuento fácil de leer que también contiene información biográfica sobre la infancia y la carrera deportiva de Pelé. ¿Qué es lo que el mejor jugador de fútbol del mundo ama de este deporte? ¡Lo mismo que tú! La velocidad, el trabajo en equipo, bajar el balón, pasarlo, intentar un tiro y... ¡GOOOOOOL! El galardonado artista Frank Morrison prepara el juego entretejiendo dos dinámicas historias visuales: el inspirador ascenso a la fama de Pelé y los esfuerzos de un joven atleta por seguir los veloces pasos de su héroe. Juntas, las palabras y las imágenes ofrecen toda la diversión y la emoción de un juego reñido. ¡Fanáticos y fanáticas de la Copa Mundial, vengan a jugar! Este libro de Nivel 2 de lectura alienta a los niños y las niñas que están aprendiendo a leer a hacerlo en voz alta e incluye historias más complejas con vocabulario sencillo. Edición en ingles, For the Love of Soccer! The Story of Pelé, también disponible.Written by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming story celebrates what he loves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pelé’s childhood and sports career. What does the world's greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot—and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L! Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé’s inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete’s efforts to follow in his hero’s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play! This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. An English edition, For the Love of Soccer! The Story of Pelé, is also available.

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Soccer Diaries Book 3: Rocky Goes for Goal - Tom Palmer

Can Rocky Race lead her team to victory? Now that Rocky has her grades under control, she can focus on the most important thing: she is going to the California Soccer Championships! With only weeks to go until the big match, Rocky is starting to... get nervous? But she never gets scared before a match! So why is she having nightmares, and dreading training after school? Everyone is counting on her, and she knows that winning the championship gives her a better chance of going pro. With so much pressure, will Rocky be able to step up and take the winning shot? The exciting sequel in The Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!

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Soccer Tough - Dan Abrahams

"Take a minute to slip into the mind of one of the world's greatest soccer players and imagine a stadium around you. Picture a performance under the lights and mentally play the perfect game."Technique, speed and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest. Top players and coaches understand the importance of sport psychology in soccer but how do you actually train your mind to become the best player you can be?Soccer Tough demystifies this crucial side of the game and offers practical techniques that will enable soccer players of all abilities to actively develop focus, energy, and confidence. Soccer Tough will help banish the fear, mistakes, and mental limits that holds players back. Soccer psychology consultant Dan Abrahams shares the powerful techniques that have helped him develop reserve team players to become international players, and guided youth team players from slumps to first team contracts.Covering the mental triumphs of some of the world's leading players - Soccer Tough will help you become the best player you can be. Soccer Tough is for amateur and professional players of all levels, as well as coaches. This book explores how the best soccer players in the world think and gives the reader step-by-step ways to do the same.

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World of Reading For the Love of Soccer! - Pelé

What does the world''s greatest soccer player love about the game? The same things that you and I do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot--and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L!Join Pelé, world champion soccer star, as he celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport. Artist Frank Morrison sets up the play with two dynamic visual stories: Pelé''s inspiring rise to fame, and a young fan''s efforts to follow in his hero''s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game.

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Standard Poodle. Standard Poodle Dog Complete Owners Manual. Standard Poodle book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. - Asia Moor

Written by a professional dog whisperer and dog owner, the Standard Poodle Complete Owner's Manual has the answers you may need when researching this proud and active, non-shedding dog.Learn about this elegant dog that was originally a duck and game bird hunting companion and has contributed to many other dog breeds and find out whether or not the energetic and sociable Poodle will be the best choice for your and your family.Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Standard Poodle’s life.This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Standard Poodle, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner.The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home.Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together.Covered in this book:- Temperament- Pros and Cons- Vital statistics- Before you buy- Choosing the right dog- Finding a breeder- Puppy proofing your home- The first weeks- Health and common health problems- Medical care & safety- Daily care- Feeding- Bad treats and snacks- Good treats and snacks- House training- Grooming- Training- Poisonous Foods & Plants- Caring for your aging dog.... and much more.

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Strength for Each Day - Joyce Meyer

Discover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.Find new mercies and blessings each day when you spend time with God: reading His Word, listening, and praying for His direction. When you do, God will strengthen and enable you to handle life peacefully and wisely instead of merely trying to get through the day. He will renew your strength and empower you to bear up under trials with patience, so you can experience them with a good attitude. Maintaining a positive view in the midst of something unpleasant is the key to victory, and it enables you to enjoy the journey!With the constant demands and pressures of daily life, it can be hard to regularly pause to be with and listen to God''s voice. Joyce''s practical teaching format in this 365-day devotional will encourage you to take the time for yourself so that you can receive Strength for Each Day!

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The Skills Training Manual for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Thomas R. Lynch

Radically open-dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT) is a groundbreaking, transdiagnostic treatment model for clients with difficult-to-treat overcontrol (OC) disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, chronic depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Written by the founder of RO-DBT, Thomas Lynch, this is the first and only session-by-session training manual to help you implement this evidence-based therapy in your practice.As a clinician, you''re familiar with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and its success in treating clients with emotion dysregulation disorders. But what about clients with overcontrol disorders? OC has been linked to social isolation, aloof and distant relationships, cognitive rigidity, risk aversion, a strong need for structure, inhibited emotional expression, and hyper-perfectionism. And yet-perhaps due to the high value our society places on the capacity to delay gratification and inhibit public displays of destructive emotions and impulses-problems linked with OC have received little attention or been misunderstood. Indeed, people with OC are often considered highly successful by others, even as they suffer silently and alone.RO-DBT is based on the premise that psychological well-being involves the confluence of three factors: receptivity, flexibility, and social-connectedness. RO-DBT addresses each of these important factors, and is the first treatment in the world to prioritize social-signaling as the primary mechanism of change based on a transdiagnostic, neuroregulatory model linking the communicative function of human emotions to the establishment of social connectedness and well being. As such, RO-DBT is an invaluable resource for treating an array of disorders that center around overcontrol and a lack of social connectedness-such as anorexia nervosa, chronic depression, postpartum depression, treatment resistant anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, as well as personality disorders such as avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive, and paranoid personality disorder.In this training manual, you''ll find an outline of RO-DBT, including history, research, and how it differs from traditional DBT. You''ll also find a session-by-session RO-DBT outpatient treatment protocol, with sections that outline the weekly, one-hour individual therapy sessions and weekly two-and-a-half hour skills training classes that occur over a period of approximately thirty weeks. This includes instructor guidelines and user-friendly worksheets.The feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of RO-DBT is evidence-based and informed by over twenty years of translational treatment development research. This important manual-along with its companion book, Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (available separately), distills the essential components of RO-DBT into a workable program you can start using right away to improve treatment outcomes for clients suffering with OC.

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Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running - Richard Blagrove

Endurance runners and coaches have tended to neglect weight training and conditioning techniques, often in the belief that they don''t benefit performance, add unwanted muscle bulk, or cause excessive soreness. But as standards at elite level have improved, so coaches and runners have become increasingly keen on learning about the latest new training techniques or ways to stay injury free. No longer does the running community view strength and conditioning with scepticism, or as something that can only benefit elite runners. In Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running, author Richard Blagrove shows how a strength and conditioning programme can directly improve running performance and reduce the risk of injury, as well as allowing an athlete to tolerate high volumes of running in the future.

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Garlando F-MINI Soccer Game

Stolní fotbal Garlando F-MINI Soccer Game, zasouvací tyče bezpečné pro děti Se stolním fotbalem Garlando F-MINI Soccer Game si užijete zábavu s celou rodinou či přáteli. Díky jeho kompaktním rozměrům si budete moci zahrát fotbálek na každém stole. Jeho součástí jsou průchozí tyče s hráči, které ovládáte právě pomocí tyčí. Brankáři se ovládají samostatnými tyčemi, které lze protáčet o 360°. Fotbálek je vyrobený z MDF laminovaných desek a speciální efekt trávy působí dojmem opravdového hřiště. Stolní fotbal Garlando F-MINI Soccer Game je vhodný do každého interiéru. Klíčové vlastnosti stolního fotbalu Garlando F-MINI Soccer GameStolní fotbal vhodný pro děti i dospěléLze hrát na každém stoleJeho součástí jsou průchozí tyče s hráčiHráči se ovládají pomocí tyčíBrankáři se ovládají samostatnými tyčemi, které je možné protáčet o 360°Garlando F-MINI Soccer Game je vyrobený z MDF laminovaných desekSpeciální efekt trávy působí dojmem opravdového...

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SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training - Chris McNab

SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training is an essential guide to testing and improving mental agility and resilience in the modern combat environment, now in a mini flexi format. This book examines what it takes to be as mentally fit as a special forces soldier. It explains why it is equally important to focus on diet, rest patterns, and mental discipline as it is to concentrate on push-ups, sit-ups, and other physical exercises. Using simple steps, the book shows the reader how they can build up their endurance over a matter of weeks and months, and how their quality of life will benefit. SAS and Special Forces Mental Toughness Training demonstrates how you can gain the psychological edge over your opponent, as well as ready yourself for critical challenges ahead. Whether you are competing in unarmed combat sports, running a marathon, or just looking to get ahead, this guide will have helpful and practical advice for you. Exercises such as positive thinking and visualizations and memory games are explored as ways of dealing with solitude, depression, anger management, and torture when in crisis situations.

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The Soccer Diaries Book 1: Rocky Takes L.A. - Tom Palmer

"Rocky proves that girls can be tough. She is a brilliant role model for girls and boys alike. - Kate Heap, A Scope for Imagination. Fourteen, and magic on the pitch, Rocky Race is one of the best up and coming young footballers in the UK. But does she have what it takes to make it as a soccer pro in California?Rocky Race is going to be the best soccer player in the world! Rocky Race is not your average fourteen year old. She’s determined, ambitious and the best football player you’ve ever seen. So, when she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious soccer camp in California, USA, she takes it. But far from home, Rocky suddenly finds herself out of her comfort zone. Fake friends, her own anxieties and a brand new world with strange rules all threaten to derail her new life before it’s even started – does Rocky have what it takes to succeed? The Soccer Diaries is a brand new series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big in a US soccer school. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and Squad Goals!

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It's a Numbers Game: Soccer - National Geographic

Grab your soccer ball and calculator and get ready to delve into the numbers and math behind the world''s most popular sport.Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn''t be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioning your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability that a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Soccer fans everywhere will get a kick out of this number-focused look at the game, jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter.

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It's a Numbers Game! Soccer

Grab your soccer ball and calculator and get ready to delve into the numbers and math behind the world''s most popular sport.Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn''t be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioning your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability that a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Soccer fans everywhere will get a kick out of this number-focused look at the game, jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter.

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SAS and Special Forces Fitness Training - John Wiseman

The SAS is one of the world’s greatest elite military units and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service through the SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training. Written by an expert author, this book offers a total fitness programme for both body and mind.Special exercises and routines will help the reader improve strength, stamina and agility. There are also chapters on diet and nutrition, to help the trainee’s body gain the maximum benefit from eating the right food and drink. The chapters on mental agility and self-defence teach the trainee to cope with the challenges of modern combat, the SAS way.Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and instructive artworks and including expert advice throughout, SAS & Special Forces Fitness Training is an exhaustive, lively guide to achieving a level of fitness that will match the world’s elite military soldiers.

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Soccer Mommy: Sometimes, Forever - CD (7242149)

Hudební CD - Sometimes, Forever je třeí studiové album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Soccer Mommy vydané v roce 2022. Sometimes, Forever je třeí studiové album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Soccer Mommy vydané v roce 2022. Sophie Regina Allison známější pod svým uměleckým jménem Soccer Mommy, je americká zpěvačka, skladatelka a hudebnice z Nashvillu, Tennessee. Rok vydání : 2022 (3.album) Seznam stop CD Bones / With U / Unholy Affliction / Shotgun / newdemo / Darkness Forever / Don #039;t Ask Me / Fire In The Driveway / Following Eyes / Feel It All The Time / Still

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Soccer (8595065716918)

Robot - hračka, na ovládání, humanoidní, ovládání ovladačem, na 2 AA baterie (nejsou součástí balení), vhodný od 6 let Fotbalový roboti Soccer zaujmou všechny fanoušky fotbalu. Pomocí dálkového ovládání si užijete hru v nbsp;přímém přenosu. Roboti se snadno ovládají, a proto si užijete spoustu zábavy. Klidně si můžete s nbsp;kamarády udělat vlastní mistrovství ve fotbalu pomocí robota Soccer. Roboti mají vestavěnou 400 mAh baterii. Robot má rychlé a plynulé pohyby a tím bude hra ještě zajímavější. Kope každou nohou zvlášť. nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti robota SoccerSe Soccer si užijete reálnou hruRoboti jsou na dálkové ovládáníVestavěná 400 mAh baterieBudou se vám líbit plynulé pohyby robota SoccerKope oběma nohama zvlášťObsah balení:2 × robot2 × dálkové ovládání2 × branka2 × míč

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Jolly Soccer Ball fotbalový míč (CHPhr2828nad)

Míček pro psy - pro plemena všech velikostí, výcvik a aport, extrémně odolný, parfemovaný, plovoucí, červená, modrá, oranžová, růžová a zelená barva Hračky pro psy jsou nepostradatelnou pomůckou při vývoji zvířete a v posilování dobré nálady ve vztahu s jeho majitelem. Míček pro psy Jolly Pets je výborný pro psy, kteří s radostí aportují. Jolly Soccer Ball fotbalový míč je bezvadný pro střední, velká a bez omezení plemena. Jolly Soccer Ball fotbalový míč je skvělý pro všechny plemena. Zajímavé parametry míčku pro psy Jolly Soccer Ball fotbalový míč Míček pro psy jako skvělá pomůcka ke hře i výcviku Míček o velikosti 20 × 15 × 20 cm Hračka je

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Soccer Mommy: Sometimes, Forever - LP (7242150)

LP vinyl - Sometimes, Forever je třeí studiové album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Soccer Mommy vydané v roce 2022. Sometimes, Forever je třeí studiové album amerického zpěváka a skladatele Soccer Mommy vydané v roce 2022. Sophie Regina Allison známější pod svým uměleckým jménem Soccer Mommy, je americká zpěvačka, skladatelka a hudebnice z Nashvillu, Tennessee. Rok vydání : 2022 (3.album) Seznam stop LP Bones / With U / Unholy Affliction / Shotgun / newdemo / Darkness Forever / Don #039;t Ask Me / Fire In The Driveway / Following Eyes / Feel It All The Time / Still

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The Soccer Diaries Book 2: Rocky's Big Move - Tom Palmer

"Rocky proves that girls can be tough. She is a brilliant role model for girls and boys alike. - Kate Heap, A Scope for Imagination. Fourteen, hard as nails and magic on the pitch, Rocky Race is one of the best up and coming young footballers in the UK. But does she have what it takes to make it as a soccer pro in California?Rocky Race is going for goal - but what about her grades? Rocky Race is living the dream: she''s won a scholarship to a prestigious high school in Los Angeles, where she gets to play soccer and train for going pro. She''s got an amazing best friend, and a supportive mum and brother back home in the UK. But living away from home isn''t easy, and fitting in with American kids in high school is scary and new. Not to mention she has to keep her grades up if she wants to stay on the pitch! Will Rocky survive high school? The exciting sequel in The Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!

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A Training School for Elephants - Sophy Roberts

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia, comes a new journey, following four 19th century elephants marched from the East African coast towards Congo, to tell a heartbreaking story of folly and colonial greed.''A beautiful, intelligent and heartfelt book, a brilliantly researched account of an imperial fever dream alongside a no less feverish contemporary journey''- THE SUNDAY TIMES''Absorbing ... any account of a journey in the footsteps of another is bound to be elegiac, but rarely has an elegy been so suffused with drama and pathos.'' - FT''History and travelogue combine wonderfully in this tale of colonial plunder and hubris…Sophy Roberts’ luminous new book is a journey through Africa from Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika and back, retracing the steps of a long-forgotten expedition.'' - GUARDIAN''This is a marvellous book, an important footnote to history - of Sophy Roberts'' intrepid travel with a real purpose, shining a light on colonialism, Belgian and British, and their peculiar obsessions.’'' - Paul Theroux, author of The Great Railway Bazaar‘Masterfully weaving adventure, intrigue and the darker truths of colonial ambition into a story as gripping as it is eye-opening.’ - Levison Wood, author of Walking the Nile''Deeply researched. Brings to life a bizarre and long-forgotten story of Africa with empathy, intriguing encounters and memorable characters, not least the elephants themselves.’ - Luke Pepera, author of Motherland: A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity‘Sophy Roberts brings history to life, tackling difficult, sensitive subjects with careful, exquisite prose. Unputdownable.’ - Mary Harper, author of Getting Somalia Wrong?''A brave and searching book, rich in history and fierce in spirit. The best sort of travel writing: handsome prose, teeming with humanity and an unwavering sense of wonder.'' - Justin Marozzi, author of Baghdad, City of Peace, City of BloodIn 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africa’s resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants — if only he could train them.And so he commissioned the charismatic Irish adventurer Frederick Carter to ship four tamed Asian elephants from India to the East African coast, where they were marched inland towards Congo. The ultimate aim was to establish a training school for African elephants.Following in the footsteps of the four elephants, Roberts pieces together the story of this long-forgotten expedition, in travels that take her to Belgium, Iraq, India, Tanzania and Congo. The storytelling brings to life a compelling cast of historic characters and modern voices, from ivory dealers to Catholic nuns, set against rich descriptions of the landscapes travelled.Roberts digs deep into historic records to reckon with our broken relationship with animals, revealing an extraordinary — and enduring — story of colonial greed, ineptitude, hypocrisy and folly.‘A cautionary tale from the early days of the Scramble for Africa, but poignant and scholarly too. Roberts writes beautifully.’ - Thomas Pakenham, author of The Scramble for Africa‘A rich, engrossing tapestry of greed and disregard for life … Few write as compellingly as Roberts, this is her as only she can write.’ - Amal Chatterjee, author of Across the Lakes

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