The history of modern Germany has all too readily been seen in terms of an historical process that inevitably led to the horrors of National Socialism.
Books and reading have contributed to the success of generations of Americans, many of whom have had distinguished careers and have left their mark on history.
You can hear bodies collide and feel tendons pop as four-time All-Pro guard Ed Newman takes you inside one of the world's most unforgiving workplaces--the NFL.
This study explores the flow of information within and among academic disciplines in the social sciences and humanities through analyses of the patterns of scholarly book reviewing.
A view into the continuing evolution of the niche-yet-global sport through the historical lens of Ohio Roller Derby, one of the founding leagues of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Part sports autobiography, part cultural critique, this book offers the collective experience of a tenacious group of nontraditional athletes who play, officiate, plan, schedule, market, and manage the business of a (mostly) women's amateur sports team.
*WINNER OF RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A gripping book that brings that unforgettable match back to pulsating life' Daily Mail'Fans will relish' The TimesEngland have been in four Rugby World Cup finals and only won one of them.
This is the first full-length biography of this mid-twentieth century multi-faceted star, one that also charts the broad sweep of changes in women's lives during the twentieth century, and to have popular music, movies, and television shows as its backdrops.
The inspirational story of Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu Troy Polamalu was the guiding spirit behind a Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty that won two Super Bowls and led the NFL in total defense five times during his 12-year career.
An entertaining and deeply personal autobiography from one of basketball's all-time great scorersTo see George Gervin on the hardwood was to witness elegance, entertainment, and boundless cool.
An entertaining and deeply personal autobiography from one of basketball's all-time great scorersTo see George Gervin on the hardwood was to witness elegance, entertainment, and boundless cool.
Foreword INDIES 2023 Book of the Year Award Gold Winner in LGBTQ+ Adult Nonfiction"e;Dot Wilkinson was the greatest female catcher ever to play softball.
Foreword INDIES 2023 Book of the Year Award Gold Winner in LGBTQ+ Adult Nonfiction"e;Dot Wilkinson was the greatest female catcher ever to play softball.
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jurgen Klopp, the game-changing soccer manager and inspirational leader.
In 1884, twenty-three-year-old Corabelle Fellows left her family in Washington, DC, and journeyed out West to teach Native children in Nebraska and Dakota Territory.
Through a detailed reading of Karl Mannheim's early explorations in the sociology of knowledge, this book argues for Mannheim's relevance for contemporary social and political theory.
'Witty, knowledgeable and mind-expanding' RICHARD FISHER | 'A joyful romp' TOM HARFORD | 'A fun and inspiring teaser for curious minds' J R MIE HARRISEvery so often, a new idea comes along that changes everything.
This highly innovative work on poetic influence among women writers focuses on the relationship between modernist poet Elizabeth Bishop and her mentor Marianne Moore.
Moving portraits of eighteen independent women who helped make Colorado what it is todayRemarkable Colorado Women profiles the lives of eighteen of the state's most important historical figureswomen from across Colorado, from many different backgrounds and from various walks of life.
Embracing a transnational approach to 19th-century Italian intellectual history, this book examines the encounter and amalgamation of local and foreign philosophical traditions, chiefly represented by the thought of Giambattista Vico and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, showcasing their contribution to shaping a historical mindset that guided and legitimised Italians' experiences of political change.
Eine Fußballkarriere auf und neben dem Spielfeld: Felix MagathTrainingsmethoden, die ihm den Spitznamen "Quälix" einbrachten, zahlreiche Erfolge als Fußball-Profi mit der Nationalelf und als Vereinsspieler: Felix Magath betrachtet seine Karriere als großes Geschenk.
Early Analytic Philosophy: An Inclusive Reader With Commentary contains the most important readings in the development of the analytic tradition in philosophy.
On August 14, 2016, a young girl, India' s first female gymnast to compete at the Olympics, landed the Produnova that took her to the cusp of an Olympic medal.
Early Analytic Philosophy: An Inclusive Reader With Commentary contains the most important readings in the development of the analytic tradition in philosophy.
