Sociology: sport and leisure

This jaw-dropping book pulls back the curtain on the alluring yet perilous world of American sports gambling.

A Telegraph Best Book of 2025.

'No matter if you're a die-hard hurling fanatic or you've never seen a match, Old Parish is well worth a read.

This fascinating book explores the mathematics involved in all your favourite sports.

From the author of You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) AnythingEssential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you've ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court - but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.

Golf is not just for the links - it's for life.

The untold story of a British institution'Brilliant.

Este libro revela cómo la verdadera diferencia entre un jugador talentoso y un campeón está en la fortaleza mental.

El presente libro se desarrolla en el marco del "Giro Corporal 2018" y reúne las producciones y debates de un grupo de investigadores que compartieron sus experiencias en la mesa temática "Educación, prácticas y cuerpo", cuyos ejes centrales fueron: "Cuerpo y poder" y "Cuerpo y formación docente".

Deporte y sociedad civil en tiempos de dictadura analiza los cruces entre dos pasiones nacionales, la política y el deporte, en un contexto particularmente complejo: la última, y más cruenta, dictadura militar en la Argentina, aquella que empezó el 24 de marzo de 1976 y terminó en diciembre de 1983.

El crecimiento de las redes sociales ha proporcionado a los clubes deportivos profesionales una poderosa herramienta para comunicar su marca a fanáticos en todo el mundo.

Entdecken Sie einen praktischen Ratgeber für ein erfülltes Leben und Reisen im Wohnmobil, der Minimalismus mit persönlicher Entwicklung verbindet.

Alejandro Garnacho – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsAlejandro Garnacho plays football with fearless energy.

Nico Williams – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsNico Williams plays football with freedom and courage.

ENZO FERNÁNDEZ – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsEnzo Fernández plays football with intelligence and calm far beyond his age.

SANTIAGO GIMÉNEZ – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsSantiago Giménez lives for goals — but he earns every one of them.

LENNART KARL – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsLennart Karl is one of the most exciting young talents in German football.

Kenan Yıldız – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsKenan Yıldız is a player who brings imagination to the pitch.

Nick Woltemade – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsNick Woltemade never fit the usual picture of a young striker.

COLE PALMER – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsCole Palmer is one of the most fascinating young football stars of his generation and a player who proves that calmness can be a superpower.

GAVI – Football Wonderkids | Inspiring Soccer Book for KidsGavi is one of the most fearless and passionate young football stars in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest football superstars in the world.

Alphonso Davies is one of the fastest and most exciting football stars in the world.

Lionel Messi is one of the most magical football superstars in the world.

Esta investigación explora la contribución de las prácticas recreativas, específicamente los Deportes Urbanos y Nuevas Tendencias (DUNT) (skateboarding, BMX y roller), a la apropiación del espacio público y la construcción de ciudadanía en la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia.

What were the sources of the fitness changes that did occur?

In biographischen Rückblenden flaniert der Autor gelehrt und selbstreflexiv durch seine Vergangenheit.

In biographischen Rückblenden flaniert der Autor gelehrt und selbstreflexiv durch seine Vergangenheit.

Founded in 1887 and celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2012, the Boston Athletic Association is one of the oldest sports organizations in America.

Botines de leyenda es una aventura inolvidable junto a 106 futbolistas legendarios que, al igual que tú, comenzaron con grandes sueños.

Découvrez l'art de vivre en camping-car à travers ce guide pratique qui vous accompagne vers une vie simple et minimaliste sur la route.

Descubra como transformar sua vida através da experiência única de morar em um motorhome, combinando liberdade, minimalismo e desenvolvimento pessoal.

"Wokismus und Hypermoralität: Anmerkungen zur neuen Tugendwächterei"In der gegenwärtigen politischen Debatte, bestimmen zunehmend moralische Überzeugungen die öffentliche Debatte.

Die Dinge zu losen wie bisher, hat unsere aktuellen Probleme erst verursacht.

Seit Jahren tobt im deutschen Fußball hinter den Kulissen ein Machtkampf: Fans wehren sich dabei gegen die endgültige Kommerzialisierung des Volksports Nr.

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué sentido tiene el ocio en tu vida?

¿Cómo llega el fútbol a la Argentina?

Der Fußball ist ein faszinierender Mikrokosmos, in vielerlei Hinsicht aber auch ein Spiegelbild unserer Gesellschaft.

As an athlete, you train your body and mind to be ready for competition.

As an athlete, you train your body and mind to be ready for competition.

The Wonder Team and the Pharaoh's Fortune is the second book in the bestselling time-twisting adventure series from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning England team!

Most of us see sports as a welcomeeven blessedrelief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life.

'Richard Wilson is like the naughty kid poking the ant's nest with a stick.

Most of us see sports as a welcomeeven blessedrelief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life.

Un millón de equipos de todo el mundo compite por la Copa de la Solidaridad.

Footballers must train hard.

Im Kontext des koedukativen Sportunterrichts werden dem Kämpfen, Ringen und Raufen vielfältige Wirkweisen zum Abbau von Geschlechterstereotypen zugeschrieben.