Author: Alastair Pilgrim Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781479329793 Category : Aerialists Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
From the founder of flying-trapeze.com, this book illustrates the fundamental principles, techniques and equipment of Flying Trapeze. With hundreds of clear and simple diagrams illustrating tricks gathered from trapeze schools around the world, this is an invaluable reference guide for the recreational trapeze artist.
Author: Alastair Pilgrim Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781519798589 Category : Languages : en Pages : 448
Book Description
Flying Trapeze has exploded in popularity as a recreational activity in recent years with over 200 schools, clubs and resorts now open on six continents. Whether you are a complete beginner or a regular flyer, this book will accompany you from your very first swing, through a series of skill progressions (including over 50 different tricks and catches), right up to advanced somersaulting tricks and flying out-of-lines. The book is illustrated with hundreds of clear and simple step-by-step diagrams explaining basic concepts, fundamental techniques, useful training tips and common problems. You'll learn everything you need to know as you arrive for your class, right from learning your trick on the practice bar, to climbing the ladder, leaving the board and making a catch. You'll also discover the roles of the instructors you will meet and learn how to use the safety equipment such as the safety net and the safety lines. The book also covers a variety of topics that will become relevant as you start to practice more regularly and at a more advanced level, such as helping out on the platform, performing in Flying Trapeze shows, using hand grips and understanding catch timings. Written by Alastair Pilgrim, the founder of flying-trapeze.com, and including contributions fromTim Cayrol, an experienced performing-arts physiotherapist, this book is an invaluable tool for the recreational trapeze artist. This book is most suitable for beginner and intermediate level flying trapeze enthusiasts. For a more advanced book, check out 'The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze'.
Author: Carrie Heller Publisher: ISBN: Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 360
Book Description
The Aerial Circus Training and Safety Manual has step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by over 1,000 photos to guide those interested in learning trapeze, rings, tissue and web work.
Author: Jayne C. Bernasconi Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 9780736073967 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
This aerial dance book covers its historical roots and place in the lineage of modern dance with writings from the movers and shakers that helped mould this art form.
Author: Rebekah Leach Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0557110807 Category : Acrobatics Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
With over 250 step-by-step pictures on over forty beginning moves, this manual is designed for students and teachers of beginning fabric or silks. This manual focuses on footlocks (covering basic, single, and double), but also includes an introduction to the hiplck and various climbs. Focusing on injury prevention, there are tips on how to spot and how to avoid common mistakes.
Author: Zhilin Li Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 0203486749 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 337
Book Description
Written by experts, Digital Terrain Modeling: Principles and Methodology provides comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the field. The topics include terrain analysis, sampling strategy, acquisition methodology, surface modeling principles, triangulation algorithms, interpolation techniques, on-line and off-line quality control in data a
Author: AnnMarie Thomas Publisher: Maker Media, Inc. ISBN: 1457183706 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 200
Book Description
This is a book for parents and other educators—both formal and informal, who are curious about the intersections of learning and making. Through stories, research, and data, it builds the case for why it is crucial to encourage today’s youth to be makers—to see the world as something they are actively helping to create. For those who are new to the Maker Movement, some history and introduction is given as well as practical advice for getting kids started in making. For those who are already familiar with the Maker Movement, this book provides biographical information about many of the “big names” and unsung heroes of the Maker Movement while also highlighting many of the attributes that make this a movement that so many people are passionate about.
Author: Ludmila Kuncheva Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1291784799 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 165
Book Description
A practical guide to problem solving using MATLAB. Designed to complement a taught course introducing MATLAB but ideally suited for any beginner. This book provides a brief tour of some of the tasks that MATLAB is perfectly suited to instead of focusing on any particular topic. Providing instruction, guidance and a large supply of exercises, this book is meant to stimulate problem-solving skills rather than provide an in-depth knowledge of the MATLAB language.
Author: Bob Duncan Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781502430281 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 48
Book Description
There's so much in this life that is right and good but you won't hear about it from the media or from the negative thinking of others. This short story might spark into being that which you've been given but don't know you have. Fear stands like a guardian preventing us from moving forward but there is something within us that can circumvent it. These true accounts might help release you to discover for yourself what exhilarating outcomes await you if you will only believe in yourself.
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