Books with author J. S. McIntosh

From the back streets of poor neighborhoods to the playing fields of the wealthy, soccer is the world's most popular team sport. Played on every continent on the globe, its professional players earn fortunes and are worshipped by many millions of fans. The "beautiful game," as it is known, is for everyone: it is easy to play, requires minimal equipment, and can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Discover how to choose the best kind of equipment for safe, effective training; how to prevent injuries through pre-exercise stretching; how to treat injuries when they occur; when to consult a medical professional; and how to come back from injury as quickly as possible and stronger than ever. This book is an indispensable guide to players starting out in the game. It includes chapters discussing: • a history of soccer • training tips • advice on choosing the right equipment • getting in shape to play • treating injuries • making a career in soccer—for pleasure or profit • the importance of good nutrition • the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs

Over half a million people in the United States participate in gymnastics, making it an extremely popular sport. The risks of injury, however, are high. This easy-to-read guide will teach you ways to keep gymnastics safe through procedures such as equipment safety checks and comprehensive warm-up routines before exercise. This book includes information on: • Rehabilitating sprained ankles and wrists. • Maintaining focus at competitions. • Exercises used to strengthen damaged limbs or joints. • Warning signs of wear-and-tear injuries. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Though humans have practiced martial arts for thousands of years, many scientists believe that fighting for recreation, without the intent to hurt, began with chimpanzees, far before humans made it into a sport. Today, martial arts are popular all over the world, with organized competitions and a multitude of differing styles. Be it Korean taekwondo or Brazilian jiu-jitsu, martial arts have become a staple of sports culture. Learn about the history of martial arts, from their pre-human beginnings to today's Olympic-level competition. Explore the most common injuries that martial artists sustain, including treatments and prevention strategies. In addition, find out about: • How martial artists maintain their health and fitness. • How stretching before athletic activity can prevent injury. • What kinds of training martial artists must undergo in order to be competitive. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Football is America's most spectacular team sport, which is why the gridiron attracts so many athletes. The game, however, is also our most dangerous sport, with more than 448,000 injuries annually to players under the age of fifteen. Discover in this book the best equipment for safe, effective training, the importance of pre-exercise stretching, when to consult a medical professional, and how to recover from injury as quickly as possible and stronger than ever. Also learn about: • The history of football. • The changing face of the game. • Warm-up exercises to avoid injuries. • Protective equipment worn by players. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

The secret place where magic never sleeps…Too awkward to wear drainpipe trousers like the cool kids, too short of cash to afford new shoes, Adrian Mead is a struggling teenager in the 1980s. When he discovers a comic book shop in a lonely back alley, he is tempted to steal something. But the shop is more than it seems. Dark creatures seek him out. And as his life crumbles around him, Adrian is drawn helter-skelter into a world of secrets and magic from which he struggles to find an escape.The Unfettered Comic Book Shop is set in the Upper Earth urban fantasy world. If you thrive on mystery, magic and battles against dark forces, T.J.McIntosh’s fantasy will give you a spellbinding ride.Open the door of The Unfettered Comic Book Shop today and discover what lies beneath.

Beyond the veil of urban streets, another world awaits. One where legends won’t stay dead.Teenage runaway, Kath Smith, thought that dealing with the local gangs was the biggest of her problems. Then she’s kidnapped and taken deep underground, to a place where sorcerers, ghosts and monsters are a part of everyday life.And when fourteen-year-old Tom Brygwead’s grandfather dies, he must face up to a curse that has passed through his family, generation after generation. Kath and Tom start out worlds apart, but their worlds are soon to collide, and to survive they will need each other.Inheritance is set in the Upper Earth urban fantasy world. Do you long for adventures where the monsters don’t just hide in your dreams? Then step into T.J.McIntosh’s page-turning fantasy.Read Inheritance today, if you dare.

Too long, the legends have slumbered. Now they sleep no more…Deceitful cats, lonely water monsters, rat queens and ghostly dogs seeking revenge – these and other magical characters are waiting to come to life on your page. Sometimes dark, sometimes wondrous, the stories take you beyond the limits of the visible, to what’s hidden in the wild places or sometimes right beneath your nose.If you like to travel mysterious paths where the magical or monstrous await, then you’ll love T.J.McIntosh’s collection of twelve short stories, each a five minute read.Step into her world today.

Think you know how to nail any interview? Think again. This book will give you every skill you need to get the job you want. Using her 20 years of human resources experience, author Dr. Staci McIntosh tells you how to make personal connections in any interview situation: panels, group interviews, meet and greets, coffee chats, telephone interviews and Skype. She helps you ensure that no part of your personal grooming, speech, or attire distract the interview team from your passionate, organized, interesting answers. And she tells you how to avoid 40 mistakes hundreds of others have made. Where else will you find a book that reminds both men and women to pluck their eyebrows, iron their shirt, and wear Spanx to avoid looking sloppy? People will tell you to be yourself. But you can't just be yourself. You have to be the most articulate, warm, polished and eloquent version of yourself. Staci gives straight-talking, no nonsense, practical advice that will help you stand out from others in order to get your dream job. From confidence tricks to memory tips, you will get step-by-step instructions about how to overcome any roadblocks to a successful interview. If you're a college graduate looking for your first job. If you're a seasoned professional seeking a promotion. If you're desperate to find work after being let go. If you're a parent or retiree returning to the job market. If you had a terrible boss in your previous job. If you you don't have the preferred education. If you don't have enough experience. All of these issues are discussed, and you will come away with a treasure trove of strategies that will guarantee your success.This book is jam-packed with updated, fresh, and useful tips you won’t find anywhere else. Staci has interviewed or coached over 1,000 people, and along the way gives you examples from real-life experiences so you can avoid the mistakes others have made. This One Hour Handbook Series book is short and can be read quickly, so it’s the perfect resource for a last minute cramming session even if it’s the day of your interview.Staci has over 20 years of human resources executive experience in both public and private sectors. She believes in helping people navigate the invisible rules and networks that make career advancement easy for some and difficult for others. Her goal is to improve opportunities for all people to achieve their dreams, regardless of background or life experience. Follow her career advice, and you will get that dream job you want.

Dorian, a young teen from New York City, suddenly finds himself living in the middle of nowhere on a 1,500 acre ranch in Montana with his parents. Although nothing like the Big Apple, the small town of Saddle Creek holds more than he bargained for....the fossilized remains of a dinosaur near his new home, a diverse group of quirky neighbors, and a pair of thieves that will stop at nothing to steal the dinosaur at all costs. Join Dorian as he learns the techniques followed by real paleontologists and discovers that you never know what you'll find when you give change a chance!