Author: Alexander Zass Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781466457843 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Find more similar titles by other authors and get a free catalog at www.StrongmanBooks.com Alexander Zass was best known by his stage name, The Amazing Samson. He was an oldtime strongman capable of snapping chains and bending iron bars. In fact, the legend is he was able to escape a POW camp by doing just that. From this and other training over his lifetime he was a huge proponent of isometric training. This book, The Amazing Samson, describes his life, his training and how to do many of the feats, including chain breaking and nail driving and pulling. Also features writings from a fellow strongman and friend William Pullum.Also be sure to check out The Mystery of the Iron Samson for more details on Zass, including some of the exercises he used for his training.
Author: Shawn Hoffman Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0849965063 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 358
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“You are a man who has vowed to protect his family, even at the cost of your own life. So you have no other choice. . . . You must fight, Samson. You must.” The year is 1941, and Samson Abrams makes a life-or-death decision that lands him, and his entire family, in the notorious concentration camp Auschwitz. When Samson is recognized by Dr. Josef Mengele and Commandant Rudolf Höss as a former boxing champion, he is ordered box for their entertainment. A win means extra rations, but the penalty for losing is death in the gas chambers. One question haunts Samson as he and his family face one atrocity after another: Where is God in the face of such evil? An unexpected friendship between the Jewish Samson and the Polish Catholic priest Maximilian Kolbe challenges Samson to examine what little is left of his faith, but will it give him strength when he needs it most? Based on true stories, Samson: A Savior Will Rise blends Shawn Hoffman’s thorough research with a compelling narrative that provokes questions about faith, hope, and love.
Author: Lisa Samson Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 1418537322 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 316
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Biting and gentle, hard-edged and hopeful . . . a beautiful fable of love and power, hiding and seeking, woundedness and redemption. When a "lizard woman," a self-mutilating preacher, a tattoed monk, and a sleazy lobbyist find themselves in the same North Carolina town one winter, their lives are edging precariously close to disaster . . . and improbably close to grace.
Author: Yuri Shapshnikoff Publisher: ISBN: 9781478393276 Category : Languages : en Pages : 114
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The Mystery of The Iron Samson Lost Russian Book Translated Into English for the First Time, Reveals the Secrets of Alexander Zass' Strength My name is Logan Christopher and I love oldtime strongmen. Alexander Zass is one of my favorites and after you get through this book you'll see why... This legendary book chronicles the life of Zass also known as the Iron Samson, or the Amazing Samson. It was written by two Russians and now for the first time has been translated into English. Zass was well known for being one of the first to widely use isometrics in his training. Here you'll discover exactly what he did and more. How Would You Like to Develop the Strength that Literally Allowed Zass to Break Chains and Bend Bars To Escape from Prison? The fact is Alexander of Zass was a prisoner of war during the first World War not once but a total of four times. And he escaped every time! Several of his escapes required the use of his strength he had developed over his career as a strongman. And he went on to discover that the exercises he developed while in prison, helped him become even stronger. These were further developed into his system of strength. Run Away and Join the Circus... That's what Alexander Zass did. You'll get to read all about his exploits as a: Legendary Strongman Professional Wrestler Trainer of Animals Reading stories about his feats and exploits you get the feeling that the iron bending he did far outsurpassed many of his contemporaries. Add to the fact that he literally used to skills to break free from prison and you can understand why he became the stuff of legends. Like when in a challenge his opponent almost killed him by wrapping iron around his neck! This book is not just biographical... The Only Book That Shows You How Zass Trained You'll see how he trained as a child and adult. Included are two chapters detailing specific exercises used by the Iron Samson. The first is all about Isometric Exercises done with chains. But Zass didn't believe this was all you needed to become strong. You need both static and dynamic strength. That's why the second section is all about Dynamic Exercises done with a special tool you can easily make yourself. There's plenty of photos (never-before-seen), as well as images to show you the exercises. It's got 109 jam-packed pages. If you're a fan of oldtime strongmen this book is a must for your collection. Grab it today!
Author: Nate Larkin Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 1418577693 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
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With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society. Too many men see the biblical hero Samson as their model for manhood--a rugged individualist of the highest order. Yet, Samson's solitary successes were eventually overcome by moral weaknesses. Larkin, through the story of his own past and the stories of those in The Samson Society, offers a radical, refreshing alternative.
Author: Darlene Winter Publisher: ISBN: 9781612251257 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 54
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In almost every generation, an animal will be born that is destined to be special and will capture the hearts of the people who are lucky enough to see him/her. Such an animal was Samson the gorilla at the Milwaukee County Zoo. He was believed to be the largest gorilla in captivity and was known worldwide. He was on television, had his picture taken thousands of times, and was mentioned in many books. However, this is the first book that was written in collaboration with Samson's long time keeper and friend, Sam LaMalfa.
Author: Nicole Krauss Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 1400076269 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 258
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A luminous and unforgettable first novel by an astonishing new voice in fiction, hailed by Esquire magazine as “one of America’s best young writers.” Samson Greene, a young and popular professor at Columbia, is found wandering in the Nevada desert. When his wife, Anna, comes to bring him home, she finds a man who remembers nothing, not even his own name. The removal of a small brain tumor saves his life, but his memories beyond the age of twelve are permanently lost. Here is the story of a keenly intelligent, sensitive man returned to a life in which everything is strange and new. An emigrant from his own life, set free from all that once defined him, Samson Greene believes he has nothing left to lose. So, when a charismatic scientist asks him to participate in a bold experiment, he agrees. Launched into a turbulent journey that takes him to the furthest extremes of solitude and intimacy, what he gains is nothing short of the revelation of what it means to be human.
Author: Rocky Detwiler Publisher: ISBN: 9780692771495 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 218
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A new and innovative way to achieve transformation in all areas of life. The Samson Effect outlines the importance of carefully choosing positive, uplifting words in our everyday lives, and also acts as a guide to personal change. Follow this roadmap to bring about growth, change, and complete transformation.
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