New Releases by Ron Thomas

In The Hidden Life Lessons of Mr. Miyagi, renowned actor and co-star of The Karate Kid, mindset expert, revered sensei, world champion, and esteemed life coach Sensei Ron Thomas draws from a lifetime of experience in high performance and human potential—not to mention martial arts—to expose the profound and untold wisdom hidden in Mr. Miyagi''s on-screen teachings. Each chapter unearths a stand-alone life lesson buried in the iconic movie The Karate Kid and reveals its mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual implications. This book puts the spirit of Mr. Miyagi in the reader''s hands, offering fresh strategies for winning life. It presents distinctive ways to think about and overcome personal and professional challenges from the position of a master and ushers the charge toward true success and abundant happiness. Sensei Ron Thomas has spent a lifetime exploring the interwoven dynamics between human potential, universal laws, the psychology of winning, and the practice of self-mastery. He’s coached collegiate and professional athletes, entertainers, and high-level entrepreneurs, helping them uplevel their game. Now, he shares profound insights into living and working masterfully and the immeasurable benefits of doing so. This eye-opening text serves as a transformative guide to a Miyagi-inspired mindset aimed at helping the reader escape the chokeholds of misery and mediocrity so they can rise and take a stance as the highest and best version of themselves. This is an invitation for the reader to lean into mastery and position themselves to live their best life! Disclaimer: The views and ideas presented in this book are the sole opinions of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions, ideas, or beliefs of the originator(s) of The Karate Kid, any associated entities within The Karate Kid Franchise, or any other individual or entity related to the franchise. The author expressly disclaims any intention to represent the official stance of The Karate Kid, its creators, or affiliated entities. The content of this book is entirely independent and should be interpreted as the author''s personal expression, separate from any official endorsements or associations with The Karate Kid Franchise.

Hope… what is Hope? Hope is something we rely on to get us through the toughest times in life, especially when we think there is no hope at all. Unfortunately, life can be that way, especially when there is no help to support us in our time of need. With that said, we have to remember that there is always hope, no matter what life can throw at us. Sometimes the circumstances can be awful, that is for sure, but the lack of support is what really makes it all so much worse than it should ever be. With all this said, no matter how bad things can get, there is always hope, no matter what. This book is a testimony about my life, and it is just one of many that can always show us hope, no matter what life can throw at us. Unfortunately, to understand hope, we sometimes have to understand hopelessness. For us to understand hope, we sometimes need to understand what it is really like to weather the storm. If we are really ready to get to know what hope really is, then please proceed with reading this book. Above all else, no matter what happens, please remember that hope is always there… always. No matter what, let there be Hope.

Ernest Roberts reckoned he was the toughest, hardest son-of-a-bitch around. Then, suddenly, dire circumstances changed all that. He was forced to scarper without so much as a goodbye to his family, with his destination uncertain.

Daniel Landerville''s roots are embedded deep in the red earth of the Australian outback. It is a time when Empire is paramount and many Australians, even native-born ones, think of England as ''home''. His boyhood affinity for horses becomes both his business and his passion. When the clouds of the Great War gather over Europe, Australian soldiers need mounts, lots of mounts, and the army turns to men like Daniel. Like many others, a sense of patriotic fervour and naïve adventurism entices him to leave home and family in answer to his country''s call. When Empire demands it, he becomes a horsemaster of the Australian Light Horse. His sense of adventure is soon quenched once he experiences the trench warfare horrors of Gallipoli. When he is invalided home after the great Light Horse charge at Beersheba, his wounds are not just physical. Melancholy and regret threatens to overwhelm him until he finally realises that he has unfinished business in turbulent post war Ottoman Turkey that he must resolve if he is to ever find peace.

A detailed guide to the advanced theories and practices of Hwa Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan; this book is designed to help intermediate and advanced level student broaden their knowledge of Hwa Yu T'ai Chi, obtain more enjoyment from their daily practice, and to ascertain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the art. Written in a clear and concise format, all serious students of Chinese Internal Martial Arts will find the material and discussions about the Hwa Yu's inner workings worth reading.

You''ve tried positive thinking, now what? As popular as the notion of positive thinking may be, the truth is it''s not enough Positive thinkers everywhere still struggle with getting the results they want, they still struggle with their inner feelings and, yes, they struggle with negativity In this book - the first in a series - Sensei Ron invites the reader to go beyond thinking positive as a mere strategy for life, and begin the journey to self-mastery by being positive as a way of life. Far too many people are ruled by their emotions. Here, Sensei Ron identifies your inner "opponents." Six core emotions that are at the heart of negativity. These opponents will beat you up, down and sideways, and damage you in ways you may not realize. Learning to master your emotions will put you more in alignment with Universal Laws like the Law of Attraction, the Law of Balance and the Law of Harmony. By giving up the resistance present in all negativity, you will be more in the flow of life where you will have greater access to happiness and joy. If you are a slave to your emotions, if negativity has stopped you from being happy, healthy and successful, then this book is for you "Few people understand the psychology of winning better than Sensei Ron" -Sarano Kelley, leading financial coach and author of "The Game" "At the highest level of athletics, or life for that matter, a peak mental state is essential. Handling negative emotions and finding the Zone are challenges. There is nobody better suited to help tackle these challenges than Sensei Ron " - Gabe Kapler, 2-time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox Co-Star of the original "Karate Kid" turned Transformational Life Coach; Sensei Ron Thomas combines his extraordinary background with his unique skill set to facilitate powerful change in the lives of others. His accomplishments as a professional actor, world class martial artist, athlete, clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, speaker, author and avid student of spirituality, are all a reflection of his belief in the power of inner mastery and uniquely qualify him as one of the foremost experts in the field of human excellence and potential. He is a master at teaching Universal Principles - like the Law of Attraction - and uses their potent messages as a catalyst for transformation and lasting change. As global consciousness is shifting into a grand awakening, Sensei Ron focuses on aligning individuals with the bigger picture by causing an inner awakening through a shift in personal consciousness. www.senseiron.com

This series of books is written specially for classroom teachers who are required to take their classes into the library to undertake a library program using the resources housed there.It provides a structured, sequential and balanced program for the complete primary school years aimed at developing students as independent library users. Units include photocopiable activities and worksheets, full directions for teachers on how to conduct each activity, and extension activities for fast finishers. Activities can be used individually, in small groups or the whole class, and encourage a ''hands on'' use of resources.

Provides an introduction to skiing basics, discussing equipment, safety, skills, and competition.

Surveys the history, equipment, techniques, and safety aspects of equestrian sports, including jumping, dressage, vaulting, and reining, plus short biographies of top riders and a time line.

The early days of the NBA are recalled in this compelling account of professional basketball''s early integrated years, and the players, owners, and coaches who broke the color barrier.