Books with author Jeff Mapua

Martial arts can improve more than just physical fitness. It can make practitioners think about their body, movements, and mental reactions in entirely new ways. This book explores karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do. Readers will learn about flexibility, balance, and how to get back on their feet after taking a hit. Learning to fall gracefully is half the battle. This guidebook also explores the emphasis that the martial arts place on resolving conflicts without punches or kicks.

The National Basketball Association plays 82 games every season, but basketball fans don't have to play that many to get into the game. However, this informative introduction might inspire young fans to play even more. From dribbling and passing, readers will examine every facet of basketball, whether they want to practice their skills on their own or play as part of a team. They'll learn how basketball is unique among sports, with other games layered into it, and how teams work together to score points. How do we play H-O-R-S-E? Let's find out!

The remaining boundaries between cyberspace and physical space are being broken down as people can not only take online courses and use digital currency, but also access the Internet through wearable devices and create products using 3D-printing technology. These titles reflect the thrilling possibilities—and occasional perils—of the real-life impacts that online activity can create. Readers will discover how to navigate this brave new world and thrive in it, while avoiding some common dangers and pitfalls. Being able to comprehend and master these technological tools will give readers a clear advantage in the ever-advancing digital world. • Up-to-date topic coverage helps students become college prepared and career ready • Domain-specific vocabulary words are used in context to help students understand their meaning and accelerate comprehension • Online safety and responsibility are emphasized • Correlates with current pedagogy trends to incorporate technology in the learning and literacy process • Encourages students to investigate more by asking questions of experts in the field

From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the U.S. military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and developing readers can all enjoy this thorough and timely exploration. They will learn about the important technologies that millions of combatants and support staff employ daily throughout all the major service branches, and how these technologies are speedily filtering into civilian workplaces.

From its early investments in the internet, to developing drones that have crept into the civilian market, the U.S. military has long been on the leading edge of technologies of all kinds. Students who are military buffs, those contemplating a career in the armed forces, and developing readers can all enjoy this thorough and timely exploration. They will learn about the important technologies that millions of combatants and support staff employ daily throughout all the major service branches, and how these technologies are speedily filtering into civilian workplaces.

The Internet has revolutionized the way people communicate and do business. It has even affected how people fundraise and seek investors. This introduction to crowdfunding explains how innovative entrepreneurs are using the power of collective groups to drum up interest in and fund their products and services. Readers receive a stimulating and highly practical overview of how different crowdfunding sites work, which site may be best for their project, the kind of work involved in becoming a crowdfunding success, and what they can realistically expect from a crowdfunding experience.