Sport: general

Soccer is the biggest game in the world and has proved to be an unprecedented phenomenon of social impact, inhabiting a prominent place in the daily lives of millions of human beings, a game that has impact even in the most remote places.

Playing While White argues that whiteness matters in sports culture, both on and off the field.

Reversal theory is an innovative psychological theory exploring human motivation, emotion and personality.

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to using this bestselling piece of equipment - not just in the gym but at home too.

The Science of Figure Skating is the first book to provide an evidence-based and comprehensive reference for the scientific underpinnings of this complex Olympic sport, where early specialization presents unique challenges for coaches and athletes alike.

A young woman follows winter across five continents on a physical and spiritual journey that tests her body and soul, in this transformative memoir, full of heart and courage, that speaks to the adventurousness in all of us.

One of the greatest centerfielders ever, Tris Speaker's career was full of colorful moments on and off the field.

Zum hochintensiven Intervalltraining im Sportunterricht liegt bis dato keine Studie vor, in der die subjektiven Erfahrungen der Schülerinnen und Schüler berücksichtigt werden.

This book is a comprehensive summary of the recommendations for best practice, and current evidence, for physical activity and rehabilitation of functional deficits in individuals with end-stage diseases.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Jane Leavy, the award-winning,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Last BoyandSandy Koufax, comes the definitive biography of Babe Ruththe man Roger Angell dubbed "e;the model for modern celebrity.

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Managing People in Sport Organizations outlines the theory and practice of managing people within a strategic framework.

Investments in sport, events and tourism in cities and wider regions are part of nascent regeneration strategies linked to transitioning economic bases and place images.

No sector can escape the challenge of the climate crisis.

Blending personal narrative with practical guidance, Cornfields to Gold Medals delivers well-traveled leadership principles for on and off the court.

In 1974, the Brazilian sports official Joao Havelange was elected FIFA's president in a two-round election, defeating the incumbent Stanley Rous.

Deadly Peaks is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and near-disasters in history.

Christina Kim is the brashest, bawdiest, funniest player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour.

This new book provides a holistic insight into the perennial bliss of practicing yoga on body, mind, and spirit, highlighting ways to achieve optimum mental and spiritual health.

Of all winter sports, none is so widely watched and commented upon by the media as figure skating, which is often considered the Winter Olympics' centerpiece.

The creative and cultural industries represent a growing and important sector in the global economy.

A clear, simple introduction to soccer skills for players aged 7-10.

Découvrez les principes essentiels de la self-défense dans ce guide pratique et complet.

Recognition of concussion as a serious injury, informed by neurological and physiological research, is now commonplace in sport.

The Well-Rounded Soccer Coach is a unique book about coaching soccer.

The study of sport tourism is on the cusp of moving from a descriptive phase of research into an analytical phase.

Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides.

An adult LEGO fan's dual quest: to build with bricks and build a familyThere are 62 LEGO bricks for every person in the world, and at age 30, Jonathan Bender realized that he didn't have a single one of them.

Even the biggest cycling fan can one day wake up to find that he has lost his faith Bad Blood is the story of Jeremy Whittle's journey from unquestioning fan to Tour de France insider and confirmed sceptic.

"e;This superbly written volume will appeal to sports and physical education students; researchers in foreign policy, gender studies, history, politics, sociology, and technology; and general high school and college readers who enjoy the odd sports history factoid.

Are you a real fan of World Wrestling Entertainment ?

Understanding the motivations behind those who partake in extreme sports can be difficult for some.

'The thing about our Sue is that she just is Wimbledon.

Australians have invested an enormous amount of emotional and physical capital in their sporting systems and structures.

Transformative Learning and Teaching in Physical Education explores how learning and teaching in physical education might be improved and how it might become a meaningful component of young people's lives.

Its a golf hall of fame, shame, and arcane.

The sports world according to Michael Rapaportactor, Top 50 podcaster, award-winning film maker, and sports fanaticfrom the greatest and downright worst athletes, players, teams, and jerseys, but minus statistics, analytics, or anything else that isn't pure hustle in this ';hell of a book' (Shaquille O'Neal).

The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing.

With acerbic wit and raw honesty, actress Rosa Blasi—star of ABC’s The Whole Truth, Make It Or Break It and Hollywood’s The Grudge—shares the intimate and laugh-out-loud funny details of her misadventures in dating professional athletes, a bad habit that lasted from her first high school football player boyfriend until a decade of 'roid rage and pathological cheating led to her embrace a life of sports star sobriety.

An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary classic races in world cycling.

This book brings together essays analyzing the impact of sport and physical activity on psychophysical well-being and quality of life, through multidisciplinary and multi-country studies.

This book presents an overview on sport history research in Europe by giving insights into various topics between Europe's south and north.

1997 British Society of Sports History - Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports HistoryThe record-breaking achievements of Kenyan athletes have caught the imagination of the world of sport.

This book considers the ability of individuals and communities to maintain healthy relationships with their surroundings-before, during and after catastrophic events-through physical activity and sporting practices.

Match-fixing represents a greater potential threat to the integrity of sport than doping.

This book, at the intersection of early childhood and reconceptualizing practice, looks at how practitioners, theorists, and teachers are supporting young children to care about the environment differently.

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike?

For the first time together, River Trilogy combines three classic works on fly fishing by W.

Spielen Sie mit dem Gedanken, Jäger zu werden, wissen aber nicht, wie Sie es angehen sollen?

'One of the best books ever written about sailing'Time 27,000 miles, three and a half to five months alone at sea, chilling casualty rates, the unrelenting strain of handling 60-foot boats day and night, the absolute certainty of weather and waves that could destroy them.