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All about the amazing vehicles that can lift, control, and move enormous loads.Fast paced action sequences show the full strength and power of these huge machines. ... Read more

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Wisconsin
Tonka is a great buy- very educational. I recommend them all for boys and girls. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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with 88 full page/foldout plates ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Palaestra, published by Challenge Publications Limited on September 22, 1997. The length of the article is 1036 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A comparative study of power lifting performance levels between sighted lifters and lifters with visual impairments at the elite level.
Publication: Palaestra (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 1997
Publisher: Challenge Publications Limited
Volume: v13Issue: n4Page: p10(2)

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This part of ISO 9386 specifies the safety rules, dimensions and functional operation for permanently installed power-operated vertical lifting platforms intended for use by persons with impaired mobility when standing or sitting in a wheelchair, with or without an attendant.It specifies requirements for lifting platformsinstalled within enclosed liftways, andwhose design or location permits their use without an enclosed liftway. It is restricted to the following lifting platforms:those which travel between fixed levels; those without liftway enclosure and without floor penetration:with travel up to 2,0 m,in private dwellings with travel up to 4,0 m; those with liftway enclosure with travel up to 4,0 m; those whose rated speed does not exceed 0,15 m/s; those whose line of travel does not exceed 15° from the vertical and; those whose rated load is not less than 250 kg. This part of ISO 9386 does not specify every general technical requirement for all aspects of the electrical, mechanical or building construction.As far as possible, this part of ISO 9386 specifies only the requirements that materials and equipment need to meet in the interests of safety and functional operation.Requirements are also included for protection against harmful influences which may be experienced by equipment installed in external locations. ... Read more

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This part of ISO 9386 specifies the safety rules, dimensions and functional operation for permanently installed power-operated stairlifts intended for use by persons with impaired mobility, for seated, standing and wheelchair users moving in a substantially inclined plane.It is restricted to stairliftswhich travel between fixed levels over a staircase or an accessible inclined surface (see note 1); whose rated speed does not exceed 0,15 m/s; whose rail inclination does not exceed 75° from the horizontal; whose carriage is directly retained and guided by a rail or rails (see note 2). This part of ISO 9386 does not specify every general technical requirement for all aspects of the electrical, mechanical or building construction.As far as possible, this part of ISO 9386 specifies only the requirements that materials and equipment need to meet in the interests of safety and functional operation.Requirements are also included for protection against harmful influences which may be experienced by equipment installed in external locations. ... Read more

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In this landmark work on the Black economic condition, Theodore Cross shows why the distribution of power in American society has become the single issue of overriding importance to the upward progress of Black Americans. From here on, says the author, each and every item on the black agenda should be judged by whether or not it adds to the economic or political empowerment of black people. This is not to say that blacks will not make gains in the years ahead through the powers that go with greater skills, educational preparation, reduced race discrimination, and other traditional progressive strategies. But, says the author, the bargaining relationships between the races are now so catastrophically unequal - and the currencies with which they trade so different in character and value - that major catch-up gains of the quality that occurred in the 1960s are not likely to take place until a new competitve equilibrium is established through major shifts in economic and political power. The second part of this important and original work is devoted to a carefully worked out set of strategies that would confer important new opportunities on black people while blunting the ability of whites to use prior position and incumbency - conferred under the rules of a former racist society - to win each new round of political, economic and education advantage. This is a book of courage and insight. ... Read more

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Tommy Kono has won Olympic gold medals, one silver, was eight times world champion, set 26 world records spread over 4 bodyweight classes, was not subsidized, did not have fancy training quarters, coaches, or any of the things of today. How did he do it?How did he beat the world? He knew that lifting is more than muscle power.It's mental power. His first book, Weightlifting, Olympic Style, is a textbook on the Olympic lifts and it covers lifting technique to training programs and contest preparation with examples and stories related to actual performances. This second book, Championship Weightlifting, covers the mental and psychological side of Olympic weightlifting and expounds on the approach to overcome the barriers that hold us back from progressing. Originally intended for coaches and elite lifters, he realized that the mental approach must be nurtured from the very beginning; so after several years of writing, he decided to rewrite some of the previous materials so it will be helpful to beginners as well. In Championship Olympic Weightlifting, 50% is mental, 30% technique and 20% power. Most everyone has this in the reverse order of importance and spend too many hours in hard physical training but hardly any time in grooming his or her mind for the sport. This second book emphasizes how important the mental aspect has on Olympic weightlifting. ... Read more

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Phenomenal Strength Training features drug-free lifting techniques for explosive power & size. You can add as much as 21 pounds of solid muscle in 10 weeks... without drugs, supplements- or even a belt! Spend as little as 2 hours PER WEEK... even at advanced levels. Exercise For Men Only Magazine has referred to it as one of the most realistic guides to weight traing- like a ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Good Beginner's Book
I had read Brawn, Beyond Brawn, Dinasour Training and Kelso's Shrug Book before this text and I was disappointed to not find anything new here. A previous reviewer summarized the contents of the book in about one paragraph.If you are a complete beginner, this is a good text to start with as it won't overwhelm you with information.It provides simple yet effective routines to start with.The major drawback of this book are the numerous typo's.

A Real Sleeper!
This book cuts though all the hype plaguing the bodybuilding world and tells-it-like-it-is to the reader.In a no-nonsense approach, the author, Marco Lala, describes realistic training for realistic expectations.Stick to the basics, work hard, train regularly, and eat right ... forget all the books with steroid-soaked bodybuilders that clad the covers and pages.

This book would benefit all who lift weights, regardless of goal.And is only second to Brooks D. Kubik's book, DINOSAUR TRAINING.

It's good, but...
Overall, this book was pretty good (actually, I wish I could give it 3 and 1/2 stars).It does dispell a lot of the time-wasting nonsense you'll find in those generic workouts in "Muscle and Fitness" and it showsthat you don't need to spend five zillion dollars on supplements to developstrength and power.

Basically, the principles are like this:

Focus oncompound movements (especially the squat--he's right that it's almostfutile to try to develop strength and mass if you don't squat).

Don'tovertrain (you'll be amazed what 2hrs of lifting/week will do for you ifyou're consistent).

Don't do too many exercises per muscle group (one ormaybe two at most is more than good enough).

Your primary focus should beon developing good form and only secondarily on increasing the amount ofweight you use.

I didn't feel that great about a lot of Sensei Lala'sviews on nutrition, but most of the material is good enough to overlookthat (I do agree with him that you don't need to eat 6 meals a day to getstrong).

My main problem is that huge number of errors, typos, andsentences that make no sense.I don't mean to sound like an anal grammarteacher, but it really gets annoying and makes the book a pain tounderstand at times.

Also, I found the material a little bit repetetivein some places.I think that the information in this book couldhave/should have been condensed into a less-expensive (at $14, I'd give thebook 5 stars) volume.After having read it over a couple of times andgotten a grasp of the basic principles, I didn't feel that I really neededit as a reference anymore.

Overall, I'd say that if you're looking to getstrong, then first read up some generic strength training and weightlifting books in your local public library to get the"mainstream" view.THEN, get this book to revise your workoutplan with some common sense and realism.

A lot of these (in fact, I'd sayall of them--nothing here was really new to me) principles are things Ilearned by trial and error over the past ten years or so.Spare yourself alot of wasted time and get this book.

A MUST READ for Martial Artists and Weight-Lifters alike!
This is the book that set me straight. Marco Lala has the experience and lucidity to share truth with anyone interested in gaining strength or mass. In this book he discusses everything from proper form in the basic lifts to the effects of the use of steroids, and he peppers it with some fun-to-look at free-hand drawings to boot. True, he did seem to have typographical errors galore (I believe it was only his 2nd published work and it has a 'home edited' feel about it) and it lacked mention of the importance of developing your stablizers before developing your prime movers, but if you have a friend who is just starting to lift, or in the Martial Arts, gift them this book and they'll likely be thankful to you forever. You'll be saving them money, sweat, and frustration, and giving them the "real deal." If they don't think so after reading it, tell 'em to stop hitting their heads on the bar as they get off their weight bench!

BTW, if your friends are into gi grappling at all, have 'em check out Lala's grappling series of videos at FightingSecrets.com Then they'll love ya' even if you don't buy them this book. ... Read more

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These essays offer penetrating insights into the events and controversies that have dominated the news agenda for the last two years. The Hutton and Butler reports lifted the lid on the most intimate working of those who strive to convert information into a weapon - whether they be a Prime Minister in Downing Street, an MI6 agent in the field, an intelligence analyst in Whitehall, or a journalist attempting to fuse fragments into hard copy.The British Academy has brought together a distinguished group of scholars and practitioners to probe the deeper themes at play in the rush of events and inquests.The essays examine: the legal issues raised by the manner and content of Lord Hutton's inquiry; the light both Hutton and Butler shed on the Blair style of Government; and the matter of trust between Government, the governed and the news media. The volume will be compulsory reading for anyone interested in current affairs and the realities of decision-making at the highest levels of Government. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the world outlook for self-propelled, electric, gasoline and other power work trucks, fork lifts, and tractors fitted or not fitted with lifting and handling equipment across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-a-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved. This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E., for self-propelled, electric, gasoline and other power work trucks, fork lifts, and tractors fitted or not fitted with lifting and handling equipment. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business. ... Read more

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This report was created for global strategic planners who cannot be content with traditional methods of segmenting world markets. With the advent of a "borderless world", cities become a more important criteria in prioritizing markets, as opposed to regions, continents, or countries. This report covers the top 2000 cities in over 200 countries. It does so by reporting the estimated market size (in terms of latent demand) for each major city of the world. It then ranks these cities and reports them in terms of their size as a percent of the country where they are located, their geographic region (e.g. Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Latin America), and the total world market.

In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have been occasionally asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services across cities. The purpose of the studies is to understand the density of demand within a country and the extent to which a city might be used as a point of distribution within its region. From an economic perspective, however, a city does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries. To an economist or strategic planner, a city represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another.

In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for the world's major cities for "self-propelled, electric, gasoline and other power work trucks, fork lifts, and tractors fitted or not fitted with lifting and handling equipment" for the year 2009. The goal of this report is to report my findings on the real economic potential, or what an economist calls the latent demand, represented by a city when defined as an area of dominant influence. The reader needs to realize that latent demand may or may not represent real sales. ... Read more

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Dyson sphere,Energy development,Star lifting,FreemanDyson,Space-based solar power,Exploratoryengineering,Wireless energy transfer,Orbitalmechanics,Spacefountain,Emission spectrum,Hollow Earth,Astronomicalunit,Solar analog,IRAS ... Read more