Biography: sport

The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events.

John Rawls is the most influential philosopher and moral philosopher of the twentieth century.

Constructing a functional system of magic that helps readers suspend disbelief is a crucial part of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres.

This book explores the relationship between Queen Caroline, one of the most enigmatic characters in Regency England, and Sir William Gell, the leading classical scholar of his day.

The 11th of November 1918, Polish Independence Day, is a curious anniversary whose commemoration has been only intermittently observed in the last century.

An exploration of everything Kant's philosophy can teach us about being the best people we can be, from using our human reasoning to its fullest potential to being affably drunk at dinner parties.

Over the last few years, Raymond Tallis has published widely acclaimed critiques of influential trends in contemporary thought: for example, Not Saussure - described as 'one of the most brilliant and effective of all rebuttals of post-Saussurean theory' - In Defence of Realism and The Explicit Animal, which demonstrated the baselessness of contemporary accounts of consciousness.

Die westliche Welt wird gegenwärtig von einer Welle des Populismus ergriffen: Soziale Bewegungen, Parteien bis hin zu Staatspräsidenten beanspruchen für sich, das Volk gegen die "Eliten" zu vertreten.

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book.

Provides the first extended study of Calvin''s 1559 Institutio in conversation with critical theorists of religion, modernity, sovereignty, and political theology.

Garry Sobers is a cricketing legend, the greatest all-rounder of all time.

'We'll all recognise ourselves somewhere in this book' Emily Chappell'One of the best cycling books of all time' BookAuthorityA joyful dose of inspiration that every cyclist, from rookie to randonneur, can take something valuable from' Road.

A comprehensive and novel interpretation of Spinoza''s political writings that reveals the significance of the affects for political life.

The Intellectual Struggle for Florence is an analysis of the ideology that developed in Florence with the rise of the Medici, during the early fifteenth century, the period long recognized as the most formative of the early Renaissance.

A vivid account of Chinese intellectuals across the twentieth century that provides a guide to making sense of China today.

Through empirical material as well as theoretical discussions, this book explores developments in gender-technology relations from the 1980s to today.

Four New York Times bestsellers by a “remarkable” Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist capture and celebrate America’s passion for sports (The Seattle Times).

David Hume (1711-1776) is perhaps best known for his treatises on problems of epistemology, skepticism, and causation.

Erfolgreich Leistungssport betreiben heißt für seinen Sport zu brennen.

This book provides a unique analysis of how the History of Science became institutionalized in Latin America during the last two decades of the 20th century.

Sixty years after his death, the life and thought of the economist, John Maynard Keynes, continues to be a subject of the greatest interest to scholars.

This text is the third volume in a new translation of Proclus'' Commentary on Plato''s Timaeus.

This book is a study of the interplay of vernacular and global languages of politics during Africa''s decolonization.

Jonathan Parry presents a history of Liberalism that is organized around themes in British Liberal politics since the early nineteenth century.

The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors.

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood has been home to a multicultural mosaic of immigrant communities: Jewish, Portuguese, Chinese, South Asian, Caribbean, and many others.

A magickal guide to working with runes and plant allies for manifestation, healing, and spellwork*; 2025 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award*; Examines the herb and plant connections of each of the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark as well as correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, and crystals*; Provide examples and tips on how runes and plants may be combined within spells and ritual for manifesting, protecting, healing, banishing, and more*; Explains how runes and plants can be worked with for the soulful process of rewilding and connecting with Mother NatureIn this magickal grimoire, herbalist witch Nicolette Miele immerses readers in the wisdom and folklore of the 24 Elder Futhark runes as well as their correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, crystals, and plants.

The influence of Cicero is everywhere to be found.

A broad-ranging 2010 study of Smith''s views on moral judgement, humanitarian care, commerce, justice and international law.

The image of the Derby winner with his leg in plaster was broadcast around the world.

Adopting a global approach, Fitzmaurice analyses the laws that shaped modern European empires from medieval times to the twentieth century.

Outlining the four fundamental concerns in the study of theology with representation, history, ethics and transcendence, this book examines each of these concerns in the light of contemporary critical theory.

In this exciting new work, Miriam Bankovsky shows how the pursuit of justice requires two orientations.

The Oxford Handbook of Hegel is a comprehensive guide to Hegel's philosophy, from his first published writings to his final lectures.

»Ein genialer Solist«, »ein Poet am Ball«, »einzigartig« – kein anderer Fußballreporter ist so inständig mit Lob bedacht worden wie Günther Koch.

A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits *; Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 70 plants and trees sacred to the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origin of Halloween *; Details the most effective plants for protection from the mischief of Fairies, herbs for releasing the Dead, and visionary plants for divination and shamanic work *; Provides instructions and suggestions for a traditional Dumb Supper, offerings to the Land Spirits, Samhain rites, and recipes for the sacred foods of Samhain The ancient Celts separated the year into two halves, the light half and the dark half, summer and winter.

Few, if any, who have pulled on the red jersey of Manchester United can have made a greater impact to the club's glorious history than the boy from the Cregagh estate in East Belfast.

Giordano Bruno's visit to Elizabethan England in the 1580s left its imprint on many fields of contemporary culture, ranging from the newly-developing science, the philosophy of knowledge and language, to the extraordinary flowering of Elizabethan poetry and drama.

For more than a decade, Tim Raines patrolled left field for the nascent Montreal Expos, igniting the powder keg of what would become one of the most innovative, entertaining, and talented teams of the modern era.

Volume II offers a world-encompassing overview of movements and parties that wanted to promote social justice by social reform – the conquering and transforming of state power.

Vividly reconstructing the political ideas of the Brothers Grimm, Jakob Norberg transforms our image of history''s most famous folklorists.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Verdict on Willis book: a treat' - Express'The book is a gem' - Mike Atherton 'It's a lovely book, containing previously unseen musings from the great man' - David Lloyd'enjoyable and eye-opening.

***One of BBC Focus magazine's top books of 2018***Get ready to make history better.