Karate is a growing phenomenon in the United States and internationally, and adults as well as children of all ages have discovered this Japanese martial art. In Karate for Kids, author Vincent A. Cruz presents a discussion of the essential physical and philosophical elements of traditional karate and provides clear and purposeful instruction for the young practitioner. Cruz, an experienced teacher of karate, offers an introduction to traditional karate and shows that is an exciting, healthful, physical art that develops the body and mind and is an effective form of self-defense. In this guide, he defines the concept of karate; discusses the history of the martial art; explains its physical, mental, and spiritual principles and philosophies; and describes and illustrates essential punching, blocking, and kicking techniques. Geared toward young adults as well as parents, Karate for Kids offers a complete guide to traditional karate using easy-to-follow instructions, caricatures, and diagrams. Cruz communicates how young people can develop a sense of worth through traditional karate and how karate can help youth to master life with an inner respectability.

From the New York Times best-selling author of Love & Respect comes the definitive book for mothers and sons. Love is important, but it is respect that is the key to your son’s heart. Dads and their boys are often best buddies. But what's the key to a successful and healthy mother-son bond? Informed by relevant scripture and up-to-date psychological research, Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D., explores this foundational relationship to show how loving and respecting your little boy can help him grow into a mature, responsible, and godly man. The idea of moms respecting their sons may sound strange to some. It's easy to recognize that little girls need dad’s love, but who is strongly promoting the truth that little boys (and big ones) need mom's respect? In Mothers & Sons: The Respect Effect, readers will discover: Why respect matters in a mother-son relationship A method based on the testimonies of thousands of mothers Specific responses that can be given instead of how you would “normally” respond Practical applications, especially for parenting teen boys Just as Emerson Eggerichs transformed millions of marital relationships with a biblical understanding of love and respect, you can apply these same principles to transform your relationship with your son. Mother & Son is also available in Spanish, Madre e hijo.

Lydia Smith was a beautiful teenager with All-American girl looks. At age fifteen, she has it alla wonderful home, loving parents, and lots of friends in high school. Then, suddenly, her world is turned upside-down by an unexpected pregnancy. Reluctantly, her mother and father stand by her, but all of her friends disappear. She gives birth to a daughter, gets her GED, and moves on with her life. After twelve years, several boyfriends, and a husband who dies in a car crash, she is left with six children and no skill at taking proper care of them. Her oldest daughter, Mary Anne, is left with the responsibility to care for all of them, but its an overwhelming task for a twelve-year-old. An intervention by a teacher and several other people from Mary Annes school places all six children in foster care. Now, Mary Anne and her five siblings have to learn survival techniques in order to cope with the difficulties ahead. Despite being placed with five different families, they must find a way to continue to be a family. Uncertain of their futures, they search together for their freedom road.

When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that interferes with critical social, academic, and physical development. Dr. Donna Pincus, nationally recognized childhood anxiety expert, is here to help. In Growing Up Brave, Dr. Pincus helps parents identify and understand anxiety in their children, outlines effective and convenient parenting techniques for reducing anxiety, and shows parents how to promote bravery for long-term confidence. From trouble sleeping and separation anxiety to social anxiety or panic attacks, Growing Up Brave provides an essential toolkit for instilling happiness and confidence for childhood and beyond.

If you want to survive the life crisis of divorce, this is the one book you need. Divorce attorney and mediator Marta J. Papa wrote this book to guide you through the maelstrom of the legal process of divorce and help you be the architect of your new future. She poses tough questions to make sure a divorce from your spouse will really resolve your unhappiness. She explores how divorce affects children and what you can do to mitigate the negative impact on your kids. Marta provides all the information you need to calm your waves of anger, frustration, and fear. This book is a blueprint for saving yourself, your money, and your children during divorce.

Shannon The Cannon Hudson could have stopped pushing so hard after becoming a world champion kickboxer. But he was just getting started. / Using every penny he could find, he teamed up with his beautiful wife, Heather, to turn an idea for a fitness center into a profitable business with one hundred locations in only five years. He reveals how he built 9Round Fitness into a booming business and shares knockout nuggets of wisdom, including: Trust your gut, even if it makes others uncomfortable. Your gut, or your heart, is your inner voiceand you must trust it. Know the score every day. The only way to keep score in business is with money. Check the bank account daily. Take heavy action. The ready, fire, aim strategy works. Too many people fail because theyre unable to pull the trigger. Hudson also explains how he started his business with no credit and no money and reveals the strategies he used to knock out the corporate Goliaths seeking to cut in on his territory. Whether you want to start a business, purchase a franchise, or need advice on chasing your dreams, youll get practical guidance on achieving your goals with Zero to 100.

Abuse comes in many forms; physical, emotional, sexual, etc. Freedom is about a girl who's will to survive her abuse brings her to knowing God. She learns to have hope, peace and strength through His love for her as she begins a new journey, because as Emma learns, it is never too late to start your life over.

Karate is a martial art. It is well known as an outstanding martial art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. In this art, Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught in some special styles. Adventure Stories of Karate Kids under the series Real Kids Reading Adventure presents the adventure stories related to some of the most common incidences that one encounters during training. These have been aptly supported by beautiful multicolored illustrations. The reader will definitely like to incorporate it in his/her personal collection of books!