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Books: Anatomy and physiology



Albinus on anatomy.

Author: Albinus, Bernhard Siegfried

Published: 1988

Albinus was the greatest descriptive anatomist of the 18th century. This volume reproduces 80 of his original... [full description]

Paperback [0584-PB] £ 13.95 Add to order


Cover imageAnatomy and kinesiology for ballet teachers.

Author: Thomasen, Eivind & Rachel-Ann Rist

Published: 1996

A very good introductory textbook for teachers and their students, looking at anatomy and kinesiology from the dancer's... [full description]

Paperback [2659-PB] £ 10.00 Add to order


Cover imageThe anatomy coloring book.

Author: Kapit, Wynn & Lawrence M. Elson

Published: 1993

An opportunity for students of the human body to achieve a working understanding of body structure and related... [full description]

Paperback [0802-PB] £ 26.99 Add to order


Cover imageAnatomy of movement.

Author: Calais-Germain, Blandine

Published: 2007

A dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system of the human body.... [full description]

Paperback [1465-PB] £ 22.95 Add to order


Cover imageAnatomy of movement: exercises.

Author: Calais-Germain, Blandine & Andree Lamotte

Published:

A companion volume to the same author's 'Anatomy of movement', in which the authors describe and illustrate, through... [full description]

Paperback [2962-PB] £ 28.50 Add to order


Cover imageAnatomy, dance technique and injury prevention.

Author: Howse, Justin & Moira McCormack

Published: 2009

This fourth edition of an essential reference work has been thoroughly updated, expanded and revised with colour... [full description]

Paperback [0660-PB] £ 30.00 Add to order


Athletic taping and bracing.

Author: Perrin, David H

Published: 1999

The application of the science of anatomy and injury mechanisms to the practice of athletic taping. Over 400... [full description]

Spiral bound [1779-SP] £ 21.50 Add to order


Cover imageAtlas of the skeletal muscles.

Author: Stone, Robert J & Judith A Stone

Published: 1997, 2003

A study guide and reference tool for the anatomy and actions of the human skeletal muscles, with over 200 clear line... [full description]

Paperback [0729-PB] £ 29.99 Add to order


Basic anatomy and physiology

Author: Rowett, H. G. Q.

Published: 1999

A well-established reference book, which focuses on the key aspects of human anatomy and physiology by combining... [full description]

Paperback [1076-PB] £ 16.99 Add to order


Cover imageThe body has its reasons: self-awareness through conscious movement.

Author: Bertherat, Therese & Carol Bernstein

Published: 1989

In this book, Therese Bertherat and Carol Bernstein shatter myths about traditional exercise and health. They introduce... [full description]

Paperback [1212-PB] £ 7.99 Add to order


Body movement, coping with the environment.

Author: Bartenieff, Irmgard & Dori Lewis

Published: 1997

What the body can do, how it does it, how it relates to space, and how the quality of its movement affects function and... [full description]

Hardback [1126-HB] £ 65.00 Add to order


Cover imageThe body of life.

Author: Hanna, Thomas

Published: 1993

In this classic book on bodywork education, Thomas Hanna builds on the theories of Functional Integration, a method... [full description]

Paperback [5412-PB] £ 7.95 Add to order


Cover imageBody Stories: a guide to experiential anatomy.

Author: Olsen, Andrea

Published:

A thirty-one day course of learning sessions to bring heightened awareness about the human bone and body system, as... [full description]

Paperback [0782-PB] £ 17.95 Add to order


Bone, breath and gesture.

Author: Johnson, Don Hanlon (ed)

Published: 1995

A collection of writings on principles and techniques by the pioneers of bodywork and body awareness disciplines,... [full description]

Paperback [0718-PB] £ 19.99 Add to order


Colour atlas of human anatomy.

Author: McMinn, R.M.H. etc.

Published: 1988

A detailed atlas of human anatomy. The hundreds of colour dissection photographs included make this not a book for the... [full description]

Paperback [1047-PB] £ 33.95 Add to order


Cover imageThe concise book of muscles.

Author: Jarmey, Chris

Published: 2003, 2008

The concise book of muscles has been written for the student and early practitioner of anatomy, massage,... [full description]

Paperback [1577-PB] £ 17.99 Add to order


Cover imageDance anatomy and kinesiology:

Author: Clippinger, Karen

Published: 2007

Dance anatomy and kinesiology will help dancers learn anatomical and biomechanical principles as they apply to... [full description]

Hardback [4950-HB] £ 45.00 Add to order


Cover imageDance and dancers' injuries.

Author: Caldwell, Chris

Published: 2001

Dancing is an art form as well as a sport. To reach the top, dancers have to go through punishing training regimes,... [full description]

Paperback [2306-PB] £ 15.00 Add to order


A dancer takes flight, psychological concerns in the development of the American male dancer.

Author: Earl, William L.

Published: 1988

An attempt to understand the motivation and achievements of one class of physically gifted performer.

Paperback [2026-PB] £ 18.95 Add to order


The dancer's body book.

Author: Kent, Allegra

Published: 1984

The legendary ballerina Allegra Kent discloses the health, weight-watching, and relaxation secrets of some of the... [full description]

Paperback [2103-PB] £ 10.95 Add to order


Cover imageThe dancer's body, a medical perspective on dance and dance training.

Author: Huwyler, Josef S

Published: 2002

'The Dancer's Body', providing a wealth of practical and useful information about the dancer's instrument, is written... [full description]

Paperback [3865-PB] £ 12.00 Add to order


Cover imageThe dancer's complete guide to healthcare.

Author: Ryan, Allan J. & Robert E. Stephens

Published: 1998

A practical guide for starting, maintaining and extending a career in dance, with helpful advice for the beginning or... [full description]

Paperback [1167-PB] £ 12.50 Add to order


Cover imageThe dancer's foot book.

Author: Spilken, Dr. Terry L.

Published: 1990

A complete guide to the care and treatment of common foot injuries for ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and aerobic dancers.... [full description]

Paperback [2586-PB] £ 12.00 Add to order


Cover imageDancing longer, dancing stronger.

Author: Watkins, Andrea & Priscilla Clarkson

Published: 1990

A complete conditioning programme to help ballet, jazz, modern and aerobics dancers improve technique and lessen the... [full description]

Paperback [1941-PB] £ 20.00 Add to order


Cover imageDiet for dancers, a complete guide to nutrition and weight control.

Author: Chmelar, Robin D. & Sally Sevey Fitt

Published: 1990, 2002

Sensible advice for dancers on how to maintain an optimum performance weight, and how nutrition, exercise and diet... [full description]

Paperback [3877-PB] £ 12.00 Add to order


Cover imageDynatomy: dynamic human anatomy.

Author: Whiting, William C & Stuart Rugg

Published: 2006

Dynatomy brings to life the wonders of human movement and applied anatomy. The book is written for students of... [full description]

Paperback [4677-PB] £ 39.95 Add to order


The fit and healthy dancer.

Author: Koutedakis, Yannis & Craig Sharp

Published: 1999

A long overdue contribution to the dance literature, looking at dancers as professional athletes. Essential exercise... [full description]

Paperback [0156-PB] £ 39.95 Add to order


Cover imageFit to dance 2.

Author: Laws, Helen

Published: 2005

This book follows on from the ground-breaking publication Fit to dance?, which made an impassioned plea for... [full description]

Paperback [4533-PB] £ 9.99 Add to order


Fit to dance?

Author: Brinson, Peter & Fiona Dick

Published: 1996

The report of the National Enquiry into Dancer's Health and Injury: the most thorough study of dancers' lifestyles,... [full description]

Paperback [1340-PB] £ 6.95 Add to order


Cover imageFull-body flexibility.

Author: Blahnik, Jay

Published: 2004

An indispensable tool for anyone looking to make substantial gains in physical health, Jay Blahnik's system blends the... [full description]

Paperback [4397-PB] £ 11.99 Add to order


Homeopathy for sports, exercise and dance.

Author: Thomas, Emlyn

Published: 2000

Practical instructions for the use of homeopathic medicine in cases of injury and illness.

Paperback [2350-PB] £ 25.00 Add to order


How to dance forever.

Author: Nagrin, Daniel

Published:

Tricks, tips and philosophies to help both the student and professional dancer.

Paperback [0653-PB] £ 10.95 Add to order


Cover imageAn introductory guide to anatomy and physiology.

Author: Tucker, Louise

Published: 2008

A learning and reference tool for students. Written in a clear and straightforward fashion and illustrated throughout,... [full description]

Paperback [5703-PB] £ 18.00 Add to order


Cover imageLow back disorders: evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation.

Author: McGill, Stuart

Published: 2002

Low back disorders provides professionals with the foundation to make the best clinical decisions for building... [full description]

Hardback [3932-HB] £ 34.00 Add to order


Cover imageManual of structural kinesiology.

Author: Thompson, Clem W. & R T Floyd

Published: 1998

The study of the muscles of the human body as they are involved in the science of movement, including exercises to... [full description]

Paperback [1811-PB] £ 40.99 Add to order


Cover imageMotor learning and control, concepts and applications.

Author: Magill, Richard A

Published: 2007

The eighth edition.

Paperback [4927-PB] £ 41.99 Add to order


Cover imageThe muscle book.

Author: Blakey, Paul

Published: 1992

Clearly identifies all the major muscles of the human body and shows how they work.

Paperback [1244-PB] £ 7.95 Add to order


Cover imageNutrition for the dancer.

Author: Mastin, Zerlina

Published: 2009

The tremendous physical mastery of a 21st century dancer undoubtedly rivals that of an athlete, but the importance and... [full description]

Paperback [5746-PB] £ 12.50 Add to order


Cover imagePelvic power: mind/body exercises for strength, flexibility, posture, and balance, for men and women.

Author: Franklin, Eric

Published: 2003

Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises, both effective and fun, Pelvic power... [full description]

Paperback [0381-PB] £ 12.95 Add to order


Cover imagePhysics and the art of dance, understanding movement.

Author: Laws, Kenneth

Published: 2002

Written by a physicist with professional dance training, Physics and the art of dance explains how dancers can... [full description]

Paperback [2551-PB] £ 22.99 Add to order


Cover imagePocket atlas of the moving body.

Author: Cash, Mel

Published: 1999

Forty accurate anatomical illustrations in colour, with every part of the moving body fully described, identified, and... [full description]

Spiral bound [0730-SP] £ 10.99 Add to order


Cover imageScience of flexibility.

Author: Alter, Michael

Published: 2004, 1988

The third edition of the leading reference source on the topic, with over 200 illustrations, photographs, and tables.... [full description]

Hardback [1467-HB] £ 35.50 Add to order


Cover imageThe sports injuries handbook.

Author: Rolf, Christer

Published: 2007

This comprehensive sporting injury resource contains a systematic introduction to the definition and diagnosis of... [full description]

Paperback [5250-PB] £ 25.00 Add to order


Cover imageStatistics in kinesiology.

Author: Vincent, William J

Published: 1995, 1999

An examination of many of the statistical techniques commonly used in physical education, exercise science, and leisure... [full description]

Paperback [1348-PB] £ 22.50 Add to order


Cover imageStrength training anatomy.

Author: Delavier, Frederic

Published: 2001

An illustrated guide to muscles at work, with anatomical views of muscles in action during exercise. The illustrations... [full description]

Paperback [4395-PB] £ 14.99 Add to order


Cover imageStretching anatomy.

Author: Nelson, Arnold G & Jouko Kokkonen

Published: 2007

An illustrated guide to improving flexibility and muscular strength, showing the reader how to increase range of... [full description]

Paperback [4953-PB] £ 13.99 Add to order


The thinking body.

Author: Todd, Mabel Elsworth

Published: 1997

First published in 1937, this is a classic work in the study of human physiology and the effect of psychlogical and... [full description]

Paperback [1829-PB] £ 15.00 Add to order


Cover imageWomen's strength training anatomy.

Author: Delavier, Frederic

Published: 2002

An inside view of muscles in action, featuring full colour detailed anatomical training of exercises for strengthening... [full description]

Paperback [4396-PB] £ 12.95 Add to order



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