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Indian Club Exercisesis a classic illustrated exercise book to guide enthusiasts through a series of routines and exercises to help them master the art of Indian clubs while keeping fit.Indian clubs, or Iranian clubs, are a type of exercise equipment resembling elongated bowling pins that are traditionally used to develop strength. They are usually wooden, but come in a range of shapes and sizes and can weigh anywhere from a few pounds to fifty pounds each. Indian clubs were most commonly used in Iran during exercise classes that would include choreographed routines led by an instructor.This vintage guidebook clearly illustrates each club exercise and provides routines for both one and two clubs. Teaching new swing styles with instructions to guide the reader through choreographed routines.Read & Co. Books has proudly republished this traditional exercise book - perfect for Indian club enthusiasts or lovers of modern aerobics classes who are looking for something a bit different.
First published in 1842, this vintage book contains part two of Charles Darwin's "The Zoology of The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle", a fascinating and detailed account of the research he did whilst aboard the HMS Beagle between 1832 and 1836-work that played a key role in the conception of his scientific theories on evolution and natural selection. This part concentrates on the various mammals that he encountered and studied around the world. Contents include: "Phyllostomidae", "Phyllostoma Grayi", "Phyllostoma Perspicillatum", "Vespertilionidae", "Noctilionidae", "Carnivora", "Canis Magellanicus", "Felis Pajoros", etc. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) was an English geologist, naturalist, and biologist most famous for his contributions to the science of evolution and his book "On the Origin of Species" (1859). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on ornithology.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to olive farming, with chapters on growing, producing oils, pickling, and common pests and diseases. Contents include: "Cultivation, Oil-making, Pickling, Diseases", "Cultivation", "Gathering the Fruit", "Pickling", "Lye Process", "Pure-water Process", "Green Pickles", "Diseases", "Twig Borer", "Black Scale", "Sooty Mold", "Peacock Leaf Spot", etc. Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 - 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist Professor E.W. Hilgard. His work with Hilgard on the fermentation of wines under different conditions were significant in helping California vintners to refine their wine production practices and improving the resulting wines. Bioletti was the first chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology and founded the grape breeding program at the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
This inspiring collection of poetry presents many of William Wordsworth's most-loved works. The classic poems explore both nature's beauty and the charm of everyday life in a beautiful new edition.This wonderful collection of Wordsworth's best poetry allows the reader insight into the poet's mind as his lyrical poetry explores his relationships with friends, family, God and his own self, with themes of nature, humanity, mortality, childhood and religion.Wordsworth's work helped to usher in the Romantic Age in English literature, most notably the Lyrical Ballads collection - written in collaboration by Wordsworth and his friend, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This beautiful collection features all of the poems from Lyrical Ballads, as well as Poems, In Two Volumes, 1807, and other assorted poems such as:- 'To a Butterfly'- 'Star Gazers'- 'Power of Music'- 'To the Daisy'- 'A Complaint'From the specialist poetry imprint, Ragged Hand, this wonderful volume would make the perfect gift for fans of Romantic poetry or collectors of the poet laureate's work.
This fascinating classic in self-healing was written by the famed British doctor and creator of the Bach flower remedies, Edward Bach. Explore alternate views on illness and medicine in this vintage volume.First published in 1931, this guide to self-healing explores Edward Bach's views on the 'real' causes and cures of disease. Heal Thyself is an ideal read for those wishing to explore alternate medicines and is perfect for anyone seeking to cure their illnesses and ailments with herbal remedies. An elegant examination of disease and modern medicine.
First published in 1896, "The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum" is an interesting dissertation on the ruling of the world by the seven great archangels written by Éliphas Lévi, (1810 - 1875), a French author of occult literature and ceremonial magician. In this vintage volume, Lévi outlines how the world is ruled by one of the seven archangels, each for a period of 354 years. The archangels are represented by celestial bodies, with Michael being the sun, Gabriel being the moon, Samael, Mars, etc. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the occult, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage esoteric literature. Contents include: "The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum", "The Priestess - La Papesse", "The Empress - L'imperatrice", "The Emperor", "L'Emereur", "The Pope of Hierophant - Le Pape", "The Lovers - L'amoureux", "The Chariot of Hermes - Le Chariot", "Justice - La Justice", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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