Sport: general

In the wake of the Tour de Frances fallen heroes, the story of one of historys most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote.

Inside the changing sheds, the gyms, the hotels and on the field with the All Blacks at each Rugby World Cup - a tournament that grips the nation.

Tony Gwynn is the greatest hitter in the history of baseball.

Intrigante et attachante épreuve de consolation des années 1950 et 1960, la Coupe Drago, initialement prévue pour remplir les caisses des clubs éliminés de la Coupe de France, se révèle progressivement être un véritable laboratoire du développement du football professionnel.

Emotion is central to human character, infiltrating our physiological functions and our mental constitution.

In our increasingly risk-averse society, touch and touching behaviours between professionals and children have become a fraught issue.

In 1968, Mexico prepared to host the Olympic games amid growing civil unrest.

An eclectic mix of exciting stories every surfer will love This eclectic mix has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong.

Among early 20th century baseball players, John Preston "e;Pete"e; Hill (1882-1951) was considered the equal of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker--only skin color kept him out of the majors.

Today's society is obsessed with the body, its size, shape and healthiness.

The SAGE Handbook of Sport Management draws together the best current research on the major topics relevant to the field of sports management, including leadership, gender, diversity, development, policy, tourism, and media.

Boxing's greatest trainer reveals all"e;The book is written in a highly conversational tone, and by the end the reader will know precisely what it is like to listen to the Bill Walsh of boxing hold court on the exotic art of the cornerman.

Any sports fan can yell offensive and stupid things at anyone else.

Issues in Physical Education stimulates student-teachers, NQTs and practising physical education teachers to reflect on issues important to improving teaching in physical education.

Is football an athletic contest or a social event?

Hastily formed in 1883 as a rival, third major league, the Union Association upset the moguls of the baseball world and disrupted the status quo.

Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy presents a comprehensive model for working therapeutically with clients outdoors, with adventure, and in any outdoor setting - from a typical one-hour session to multi-day expeditions.

The acclaimed author of A False Spring profiles athletes famous and obscure in this captivating and incisive anthology Once a young pitching prospect with the Milwaukee Braves, Pat Jordan went on to become one of America’s most revered sports journalists, writing for Sports Illustrated, Esquire, the New York Times Magazine, and a host of other major league publications.

Critical Pedagogies in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health explores critical pedagogy - and critical work around the body, health and physical activity - within physical education.

This is the complete, authoritative guide that shows how nutrition can fight the epidemic of yeast- and fungus-related diseases and disorders including asthma, bronchitis, depression, fatigue, and memory loss.

The FIFA World Cup is arguably the biggest sporting event on earth.

The spa town of Bath has drawn visitors since the Roman's built baths and a temple at the site of hot springs in the Avon valley.

Consumer Behaviour in Sport and Events emphasises the role of consumer behaviour in sport marketing.

Although there is growing interest from governments in participation levels in sport, the extent to which governments actively promote 'sport for all' and their motives for doing so vary greatly.

The runners from Eisenhower High School have every justification to fail.

As a young reporter, Celia Walden receives an unusual assignment: track down a global superstar and keep him away from all other journalists.

Sport and physical activity are embedded in our education systems and in wider society.

Représentée depuis la nuit des temps, la plongée en apnée connaît au XXI^e siècle un essor fantastique dans de très nombreuses régions du globe.

A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling through 100 objects that have changed the bicycle as we know it.

Sport brands are a central element of modern sport business and a ubiquitous component of contemporary global culture.

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline.

Sport science can quantify many aspects of human performance but the spiritual dimensions of sports experience cannot be fully understood through measurement.

This book explores the role of FIFA in brokering the development of football in Africa and its relationship with that continent's football associations and regional governing body.

Sport Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.

Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team.

Bringing together leading match-fixing researchers from different fields, this book offers new theoretical and applied perspectives on this persistent problem in sport and wider society.

Music and sport are both highly significant cultural forms, yet the substantial and longstanding connections between the two have largely been overlooked.

From one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, the only total lacrosse instructional for high-end championship play at every levelFilled with his beloved personal style and know-how, Carl Runk s Coaching Lacrosse goes beyond X s and O s to give you expert guidance for inspiring excellence in your team.

Though basketball dates back more than 120 years, it did not make its Olympic debut until 1936.

While the relationship between sport and religion is deeply rooted in history, it continues to play a profound role in shaping modern-day societies.

The Middle East is one of the fastest growing and significant markets in world sport, as well as a powerful source of investment in sport.

This is the clearest and most straightforward biomechanics textbook currently available.

Bill Russell was not the first African American to play professional basketball, but he was its first black superstar.

Think cheerleading is just pom-poms, "e;gimme an 'R,'"e; and pleated skirts?

Science and Football VI showcases the very latest scientific research into the variety of sports known as football.

Seit der Moderne steht die Kunst für Freiheit, Provokation und Mut.

Originally the preserve of Afro-Brazilian slaves, the marginalized and the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now a mainstream sport, taught in Brazilian schools and practised by a range of social classes around the world.