Books published by Contemporary Books Inc

Imagine savoring three delicious, satisfying meals every day without worrying about counting calories or calculating fat grams. Now you can enjoy hundreds of combinations of tempting, flavorful breakfasts, lunches, dinners--even desserts--all for only 1200 calories a day.Every dinner contains no more than 400 calories per serving. Each breakfast and lunch contains only 350 calories per serving, and every delicious dessert contains just 100 calories per serving. All you have to do is select the meals you want to combine for any particular day.Choose from such low-calorie offerings as:Buttermilk pancakes with blueberry sauce, canadian bacon, and sliced orangesRoast beef salad with blue cheese in pitas and fresh apple slicesSliced turkey with mushroom gravy, whipped potatoes, peppered peas, and apricot halvesRaspberry-kissed pears in phyllo nestsEach low-calorie, low-fat recipe includes easy-tofollow instruction and fat grams per serving. Many recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes or less.

Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. This book reveals secrets as: seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective; understanding the concept of Yin and Yang; and, defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances.

Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, drawings, and paintings-the last surviving grandmaster of the ancient art of ninjutsu, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, presents Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions. In it, he explains why, after more than 900 years, the art of the shadow warriors continues to inspire and serve practitioners from around the world. Dr. Hatsumi's book contains historic ninja scrolls and describes techniques for self-defense, and it debunks tricks that are attributed to the ninja but actually derive more from the circus than the martial arts. Essence of Ninjutsu is a fascinating, authoritative look at the roots of ninjutsu and how it continues to enrich the lives of its practitioners today. Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi is a bone doctor, artist, and writer, as well as the 34th grandmaster of the nine schools of the ninja arts in Japan. He has toured the United States in recent years to help Americans better understand the ninja and their way of life. His articles have appeared in all of the major martial arts magazines.

Dr. Franco Columbo, a well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology (and two-time Mr. Olympia) presents the most successful strategies and diet plans for achieving a superior physique. How the body utilizes the basic nutrients and how to use that to your advantage is explained in detail.

More Than 200 Terrific Projects Fully Illustrated for Easy Reference! Now every rainy day, birthday party, and play date can be a creative outlet for children with The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities. WIth over 200 classic projects and original creations--fully illustrated and organized by technique and medium--children and adults alike can find ideas and supplies that suit any occasion. Activities using paint, glue, string, or Popsicle sticks--everything's in here, including: Tricky Tree Art Deco-Decals Dragon on a Stick Whirling Whistles Paper Gliders Papier-Mache Pressing Flowers Terrific Terrariums Bug Catchers Pine-Butter Bird Feeders Moonscapes Japanese Wind Socks Origami Pocket Parachutes Hawaiian Leis Mobiles Shape and Grow Topiary Corn Husk Dolls Backyard Birdhouses Kazoos Red Radish Roses Cathedral Cookies From kitchen projects such as soap crayons and pasta mobiles to activities for the garden, including driftwood sculptures, sun shades, and pinwheels, to edible art with marzipan flowers and monster mosaic salad, everyone will find something to make, build, or do. Michael Brown is a fine artist, known particularly for his large outdoor murals. Roxanne Henderson is a freelance editor and writer. They live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with their son, Graham.

Parents are concerned about the reading and spelling skills of their children taught in schools. From preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension, this book provides suggestions and ideas that help parents lay a foundation for their child's formative educational years.

Useful for baseball's fans, this collection of memorable anecdotes includes stories from such legends as Ted Williams and Bob Gibson as well as from stars such as Mo Vaughn and David Wells.

For a baseball player, there is nothing more frustrating than struggling at the plate. This book identifies the sources of fifty faults that lead to problem swings and includes drills specifically designed to help you correct them. It helps to dissect your swing, identify mistakes, and put yourself on the correct path to recovery and success.

Shows how to create a business plan that works. This guide includes question-and-answer exercises for writing various sections of a plan. It is suitable for entrepreneurs who want their companies to prosper.

What does it take to make it in pro hockey? This book presents author's experiences rising up through the ranks of amateur and professional hockey while giving advice on issues including becoming a team player, knowing the rules, relating to coaches and teammates, and working hard.

Just when a woman's learned how to wind her way through a life of temp jobs and commitment-phobic boyfriends, she has to face the biggest nightmare yet - turning 30. This book presents the author's experience and those of other women.

Written exclusively by women for women, this practical and reassuring guide to understanding and treating an increasingly common ailment includes information on a wide variety of do-it-yourself therapies such as relaxation exercises, yoga, and self-hypnosis.

Features seven lessons that follow a young dancer's development, from basic positions and postures to more advanced levels.

Presents the wisdom of basketball coach John Wooden. This book offers lessons that he learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a husband, father, and teacher.

Helping understand children between the volatile years of 9 and 13, this book provides parents with a commonsense, no-nonsense advice on situations ranging from simple parent/child conflicts to the essentials of communication and encouragement. It features humorous personal stories, parent questions and answers, and psychologist interviews.

Offers diabetes nutritional guidelines and meal-planning essentials. This book helps you get the facts on food safety and contains menus and recipes for simple home meals that require only four to five ingredients.

Offers couples and individuals a solution-oriented approach to restoring trust and repairing love relationships damaged by mistrust. This book contains case studies and self-diagnostic tests. It discusses issues such as: dealing with jealousy; overcoming feelings of inadequacy; and, saving the relationship after an affair.

Based on the training principles of the Weider System of Bodybuilding, this book helps to improve your physique. It helps you master the fundamental of bodybuilding and how it reacts to various training and nutritional practices.

Reincarnation teacher Gloria Chadwick opens up the world of past-life regression. With scores of fun-to-do exercises, she shows you how to probe your mannerisms, memories, preferences, and dreams for clues to your past-life experiences and how to uncover historical data that can validate your findings. Chadwick provides the essential tool for self-discovery.

Written by a Navy SEAL, this book reveals several no-frills workouts: from stretching through cooldown, including a variety of running and swimming workouts as well as tips on nutrition. It encompasses the physical training regimen required of a Naval Special Warfare Warrior.

Provides proven advice for raising strong kids. This work explains why some kids are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others become victims of early experiences and environments.