From the most basic terms to the structures and practices of the Church, this book offers a plain-speaking introduction to Roman Catholicism. Now in a second edition, it contains new sections on relations with other faiths, coverage of recent controversies in the Church and an expanded section on social teaching. It covers:

• Roman Catholic beliefs and traditions

• practices and devotional life – rituals, prayer, mass

• Church structures and authorities – from Vatican to parish church

• Church hierarchies and people – from bishops to the laity

• the role of the Church in society.

With a glossary, further reading sections and reference to official documents of the Church, this is the perfect guide for students approaching the study of Roman Catholicism for the first time.

Exercise immunology is an important, emerging sub-discipline within exercise physiology, concerned with the relationship between exercise, immune function and infection risk. This book offers a comprehensive, up-to-date and evidence-based introduction to exercise immunology, including the physiological and molecular mechanisms that determine immune function and the implications for health and performance in sport and everyday life.

Written by a team of leading exercise physiologists, the book describes the characteristics of the immune system and how its components are organised to form an immune response. It explains the physiological basis of the relationship between stress, physical activity, immune function and infection risk, and identifies the ways in which exercise and nutrition interact with immune function in athletes and non-athletes. The book shows students how to evaluate the strengths and limitations of the evidence linking physical activity, immune system integrity and health, and explains why exercise is associated with anti-inflammatory effects that are potentially beneficial to long-term health.

Every chapter includes useful features, such as clear summaries, definitions of key terms, discussions of seminal research studies and practical guidelines for athletes on ways to minimise infection risk, with additional learning resources available on a companion website. This is an essential textbook for any course on exercise immunology or advanced exercise physiology.

BradyGames? Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Signature Strategy Guide includes the following:

STEP INTO THE ARMORED SUIT

To survive Arkham City, you need to use stealth, gadgets, and blunt force. This guide is your official resource to mastering them all.

COMPREHENSIVE WALKTHROUGH - Follow our game-tested strategies to take down the most dangerous thugs in Arkham City. Plus, tips for achieving stealth takedowns and more.

AREA MAPS - A full complement of maps covering every area in the game makes gliding through the skies of Gotham a breeze. Important landmarks called out on every map allow for simple ease of use.

SIDE MISSIONS - Learn how to trigger all 12 side missions! A number of major characters are revealed by taking part in these missions.

RIDDLER?S SECRETS - Find the location of all the Riddler?s Trophies and solve all his enigmatic riddles. Area maps pinpoint the location of each hidden collectible, plus screenshots and tips for each one!

RIDDLER?S CHALLENGES - Get the lowdown on the plethora of challenge rooms unlocked throughout the game. Follow our tips to earn all 3 medals for Batman in Predator and Combat mode.

ALL CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL GAME, ALL DLC, UPDATED FOR THE WII U.

MEET ARKHAM?S OTHER HEROES - Moves and abilities for Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing.

HARLEY QUINN?S REVENGE - Spoiler-free walkthrough, including maps identifying all 30 Balloon locations.

UPDATED GAMEPLAY AND CONTROLS - Everything you need to know about Batman?s new Armored Suit, B.A.T. Mode, and other new Wii U gameplay mechanics.