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I love dirt! : 52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders of nature

Ward, Jennifer. 796.083 W213 2008

I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location-from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country-each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder.

Last child in the woods: saving our children from nature-deficit disorder.

Louv, Richard. 155.418 L894L 2008

Richard Louv was the first to identify a phenomenon we all knew existed but couldn't quite articulate: nature-deficit disorder. His book Last Child in the Woods created a national conversation about the disconnection between children and nature, and his message has galvanized an international movement. Now, three years after its initial publication, we have reached a tipping point, with Leave No Child Inside initiatives adopted in at least 30 regions within 21 states, and in Canada, Holland, Australia, and Great Britain.

Every woman's guide to cycling: everything you need to know, from buying your first bike to winning your first race.

Yeager, Selene. 796.6082 Y31e 2008

The Fitness Chick columnist for Bicycling magazine compiles a comprehensive guide to the sport of cycling for women of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, with helpful suggestions on how to find the perfect bike and other accessories, training techniques, nutrition, cycling techniques, competition, and more.

Bicycling along the world's most exceptional routes.

Penn, Rob. 796.64 P38b 2005

This book presents 25 exceptional bicycle rides throughout the world--not only in North and South America and Europe but also Nepal/Tibet, Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan, Russia, India, Morocco, and Iceland, among other locations. Routes are designed to require seven to fourteen days, and each route is rated on a scale from easy to strenuous. For example, a strenuous route that includes Lhasa and Kathmandu is 506 miles, 95% of which is dirt roads at 13,000 feet. Other routes offer easy to moderate rides with emphasis on sight seeing, stops at pubs and restaurants, and overnights at comfortable inns.

The complete guide to walking for health, weight loss, and fitness.

Fenton, Mark. 613.7176 F367c 2008

All that's needed to get fit is a pair of walking shoes and a copy of Mark Fenton's invaluable handbook. In this new and completely revised edition, Fenton speaks to modern concerns, such as preventing and controlling serious health conditions, motivating families to walk together, finding the best walking spots nationwide, and using new technology to get fit faster and more safely.

1001 ways to relax.

Marriott, Susannah. 613.792 M3497o 2008

A practical companion for today's stressed-out men and women furnishes hundreds of unconventional, innovative, and unexpected activities and remedies for alleviating chronic stress, including an array of do-it-yourself therapies, homeopathic techniques, and more.

Feed your family right!: how to make smart food and fitness choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Zied, Elisa. 613.2 Z622f 2007

With nutritional guidelines and recipes designed to make family meals simple, healthy, and delicious, this indispensable guide shows how to make a nutrition plan for each member of the family, set realistic goals, achieve and maintain a healthy weight, make fitness fun, and eat healthy at home or at restaurants.

Yoga as medicine: the yogic prescription for health & healing: a yoga journal book.

McCall, Timothy B. 613.7046 M1244y 2007

Integrating Western medical science with the principles and teachings of yoga, a bible of yoga therapy examines the history of the ancient holistic practice, describes yoga's many health benefits, details various ailments that yoga can help prevent or treat, and explains basic yoga techniques, including postures, breathing, meditation, and safety.

Total yoga: a step-by-step guide to yoga at home for everybody.

Fraser, Tara. 613.7046 F864t 2007

This is simply the perfect introduction to yoga! Complete with more than 200 photos-plus special boxes that explain how to adapt the classic moves so they're easier to perform-it breaks down every asana, or posture, and reflects the most important developments in the form. The poses range from a simple standing forward bend to a plough and shoulder stand, and specific sequences are laid out in detail, including one for early morning energizing. Whatever your level or age, this is the path to inner calm and a stronger, more flexible body.

Teen fit for guys: your complete guide to fun, fitness and self-esteem.

Thorne, Gerard. 613.04233 T3936t 2004

A guide for teenage boys on how to stay healthy and fit provides information on nutrition, exercise, and self-esteem. Addresses complex issues of health and fitness and helps guide teens through the most exciting time of their lives.

Teen fit for girls: your complete guide to fun, fitness and self-esteem.

Thorne, Gerard.

A guide for teenage girls on how to stay healthy and fit provides information on nutrition, exercise, and self-esteem. Includes: The art of looking good, Nutrition for teen agers, Vegan nutrition, The lowdown on snacking, Physical changes, What is acne?, Mental health issues, Eating disorders, Sleep, and more.

The monster health book: a guide to eating healthy, being active & feeling great for monsters & kids!

Miller, Edward. 613.0432 M6136m 2006 Child

Provides guidance for choosing the right kinds and portions of food for staying fit, and includes a discussion about getting proper rest and exercise and developing healthy habits.

Healthy aging: a lifelong guide to your physical and spiritual well-being.

Weil, Andrew.

The author of Eight Weeks to Optimum Health draws on the latest medical research, as well as secrets of longevity and a combination of conventional and alternative approaches, to present an informative, inspirational guide to aging and healthy living that offers specific strategies dealing with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional problems that come with aging.

A child's garden: 60 ideas to make any garden come alive for children.

Dannenmaier, Molly. 712.6 D232c 2008

Provides original designs to create places for children to enjoy and experience the outdoors and nature at home, including child-friendly ponds, unusual sandboxes, paths and mazes, and creative play areas.

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