Never in history has life been so complicated and full of sudden changes. Technology, the environment, and the way we work and relate to one another are all in upheaval. With wit, humor, a calm voice, and great authority, Swimming Lessons gives a clear view of what our world has become - not just our successes, but also the destruction set loose by our own genius and inventions. And if offers practical, non-utopian suggestions for keeping afloat in the dangerous waters of this 21st, century, globalized civilization. In the first half of the book, we learn to recognize the lies we live: in education, new military weapons systems, biotechnology, electronic pseudocommunities, and accelerated obsolescence. We also learn about the deadly corporate economics that affect every aspect of our lives, even in environmental conservation. The second half reveals the pitfalls and opportunities in the main tasks we face: relating to nature in a manmade world and restoring our damaged communities.

The author uses metaphors, such as floating, treading water, and swimming with all your might to share her insight on how to live life.

Learning To Swim Has Never Been THIS Easy! Can you swim well enough to save your life? Don't feel ashamed to answer this question with "no" - you're not alone. Around half of American adults don't have basic swimming skills. You may have heard that it's easier to learn how to swim when you're a child. So are you doomed now? Definitely not! This practical book will guide you through every phase of learning to swim. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside: Actionable strategies for overcoming the fear of swimming Tips for reducing the health risks of public pools A guide to preparing yourself for swimming lessons Step-by-step descriptions of key swimming techniques And much more! When done right, swimming is fun and very safe - and it's a skill that can literally save your life. Are you ready to get started? Scroll up, click the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button and Get Your Copy Now!

Ahna is very excited about learning how to swim. She had a new student to join her swim class. The new student, Tyrus, was very disruptive because of his fear of the water. He would scream and cry during each lesson. Ahna learned that learning to swim and being able to swim were two different things.

Firozsha Baag is an apartment building in Bombay. Its ceilings need plastering and some of the toilets leak appallingly, but its residents are far from desperate, though sometimes contentious and unforgiving. In these witty, poignant stories, Mistry charts the intersecting lives of Firozsha Baag, yielding a delightful collective portrait of a middle-class Indian community poised between the old ways and the new. "A fine collection...the volume is informed by a tone of gentle compassion for seemingly insignificant lives."--Michiko Kakutani, New York Times

This marvelous collection brings together the finest of Nancy Willard’s work Transporting us from Michigan farm country to the streets of New York, from a family picnic by a stream to snow-covered fields peopled by angels, the poems gathered here represent the best of Nancy Willard. Willard’s gift for peeling back everyday existence to reveal something magical and wondrous is everywhere in evidence here. Ordinary trees become surreal landscapes “fanning the fire in their stars” and “spraying fountains of light.” Poems featuring Great Danes, donkeys, and rabbits reveal Willard’s love for all living creatures. “How to Stuff a Pepper” and “A Psalm for Running Water” coexist with poems about visits from God. The title poem tells the story of Willard at seven, while “Questions My Son Asked Me, Answers I Never Gave Him” explores the joys and pitfalls of being a mother. Offering imagery from mythical goddesses to pumpkin saints to wise jellyfish, these are poems of astonishing imagination and grace, and will introduce a new generation of readers to Willard’s remarkable body of work.

Yes, You Can Swim Faster Without Having To Train For Years - Here's How! Do you love swimming so much that you want to start competing? When getting ready for their first competition, many people change the focus of your training and work on swimming as fast as they can. But if your swimming technique isn't perfect, simply flailing your arms around faster won't make you a better swimmer. This book will show you how to improve your swimming technique AND speed at the same time - without the need to train for years. This book will help you: Unlearn bad swimming techniques and swim like a pro Choose the best swimming stroke for your goals Create a personalized training plan to speed up progress Master the exercise drills used by pro swimmers Optimize your nutrition to provide your body with the best fuel With this book, you'll become a faster swimmer in a matter of weeks! Scroll up, click the "Buy now" button and Get Your Copy Now!