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Another fantastic book in Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders series - filled with everything you ever needed to know about pets!

The Pilates Bible is the most authoritative and comprehensive book on Pilates mat work ever written and demonstrates why this hugely popular exercise has gone from cult status to an essential part of our modern lifestyle. Drawing on the latest medical research, the authors have updated old favorites as well as introduced many new. All can be performed with little or no equipment and The Pilates Bible allows you to progress safely at your own pace through Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. There are also special sections on Pilates for new mothers and children, people with problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain and knee injuries, as well as Pilates at the gym and the workplace, and for the performing arts and sport. This is truly the one-stop guide for Pilates novices as well as those hoping to consolidate what they already know.

Lynne Robinson has brought Joseph Pilates' teaching to modern exercisers in eight previous books. Now, with respected yoga teacher Howard Napper, she aims to bring together two of the most effective holistic exercise movements to inspire one another.

Everything you need to know about World War II. Includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.

Pilates for Life is aimed at everyone over 40 looking for a Pilates practice suited to mid-life and beyond. Discover how Pilates can stop and reverse problems associated with normal ageing, as well as tackling a number of specific health problem.

The most authoritative and comprehensive book on Pilates matwork ever written, drawing on the latest medical research, from the world's best-known Pilates author.

Everything you need to know about World War I! Includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.

A frank and funny memoir by a hugely popular actor, presenter and author.

A comprehensive self-help manual focusing on the prevention and management of back pain using the proven Body Control Pilates method.A self-help manual focusing on back pain prevention and rehabilitation using the unique Pilates body conditioning system 3 in 5 of us will suffer from backache in our lives. In order to mitigate against the worst-case scenario, use Pilates to strengthen your back and also the supporting muscles so that it doesn't take all the strain. Pilates has a strong reputation in tackling back problems and many doctors, osteopaths and physiotherapists are already endorsing its unique quality to exercise deeply but gently and to rebalance the posture (many are opening Pilates centres in their surgeries). The Back Book is a one-stop reference guide, explaining how the back works, why backache occurs, the different types of back pain, when to seek professional help, lifestyle tips for prevention and exercises to promote flexibility and hold the correct posture. For those already suffering, a special remedial programme of exercises is designed to restore mobility. With brand new exercises and the expertise of Paul Massey, Chief Physiotherapist to Britain's Olympic Swimming team, leading Pilates practitioner Lynne Robinson can help you bypass or overcome this most common of agonies.

This is a guide to using the Body Control Pilates method for a safe and effective workout at the gym. This book shows how to use your body correctly, how to use your muscles for toning and how balanced workouts will re-educate your body's alignment for an impact on your physique.