Sport: general

An unapologetic insider's account of the corruption and greed within college athletics.

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The Live Event Video Technician covers terms, format types, concepts, and technologies used in video production for corporate meetings, concerts, special events, and theatrical productions.

Fame to Infamy: Race, Sport, and the Fall from Grace follows the paths of sports figures who were embraced by the general populace but who, through a variety of circumstances, real or imagined, found themselves falling out of favor.

When all her islands are taken into consideration, the British coastline spans almost 8,000 miles, which is longer than both Brazil's and Mexico's.

Drawing on primary research within voluntary sports clubs in the UK and secondary analysis of the wider international literature on social capital, this text focuses on the micro-processes of social capital development and how they play out in specific social settings.

Encourages children to develop their imaginations, social skills, self-expression, and coordination with a collection of 101 dance games that emphasize creativity, no-blame activities, working with a group, and more.

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events addresses contemporary issues concerning the potential of festivals and events to produce economic, social, cultural and community benefits.

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Is it really possible to reverse the painful, debilitating symptoms of asthma and to reduce your dependence on doctors and medication--in Just 21 days?

The new edition of Sport Cyberpsychology is the only textbook in this field that provides a detailed overview of theories, concepts and research findings specifically related to the discipline of sport cyberpsychology.

Create a canoeing or kayaking experience youll never forget, through Floridas Everglades National Park and the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway.

Interest in the management of creative and cultural organisations has grown at pace with the size of this sector.

In July 1950, a young Dutch intersex woman was expelled from elite competition by the International Amateur Athletic Federation.

The governance of international sport is dominated by the SINGOs (sporting international non-governmental organisations).

Baseball is a game of incredible moments, awe-inspiring feats, and dramatic finishes.

Sports Supplements is packed with clear, reliable and unbiased advice that will help you maximise your athletic potential.

Considering the celebrity-like status of the professional football manager, surprisingly little is known about their role.

UNE HISTOIREAu fil des ans, les Québécois se sont dotés d’un immense domaine plein air : camps, bases, pourvoiries, réserves, parcs, routes verte ou bleue, sentiers pour la marche, le ski, la raquette…UN PLAIDOYERLes bienfaits d’un Québec en plein air ; une clé pour la santé, le tourisme et le développement durable.

Leisure has always been associated with freedom, choice and flexibility.

This is the first book to explore martial arts and combat sports in Latin societies.

This is a fundamental text for the study of sport history.

Complexity and Control in Team Sports is the first book to apply complex systems theory to 'soccer-like' team games (including basketball, handball and hockey) and to present a framework for understanding and managing the elite sports team as a multi-level complex system.

Let elite Muay Thai warriors turn your body into an unbeatable weapon!

Every year, the race to grow the biggest pumpkin in the world draws a rowdy crowd of obsessive gardeners to county fairs and weigh-offs across the country.

Optimizing Physical Performance During Fasting and Dietary Restriction examines the effects of sustained fasting and food restrictions on metabolism and physical performance in athletes.

The purpose of this book is to critically enhance the appreciation of Diplomacy and Sport in global affairs for both practitioners and scholars.

This timely book is the first to critically examine the doctrine of vicarious liability in the context of the sports industry.

Research can be a challenging but rewarding activity.

To what extent is it possible to do good work in music artist management?

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

Mastering the not-so-subtle art of cheating in sport.

The Science of Equestrian Sports is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the rider in equine sport.

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This book traces the history of the New York Mets from the franchise's inauspicious beginnings--the 1962 team, led by Casey Stengel and made up of players like Rod Kanehl and Jay Hook, lost 120 games--through the miraculous championship season of 1969.

Integrating theory with practice, this core textbook provides a structured and sequential introduction to motor learning and motor control.

This much-needed book introduces readers to the related fields of expertise, creativity, and performance, exploring our understanding of the factors contributing to greatness in creative domains.

Key Themes in Youth Sport is a concise, easy to read guide to core concepts in the study of young people's relationship with sport, exercise and leisure.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The Art of Getting Lost will illuminate the details of dream trips, and inspiring readers to understand that adventure is not out of reach.

Breaking records and challenging the limits of human ability are central to much of our understanding of athletic track and field sports, with a world record title arguably as valued as an Olympic gold medal.

Events and festivals have an increasingly vital role in our leisure lifestyles.

Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water.

The game of rugby has changed significantly in the course of its history.

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It's not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike.

House of David barnstorming baseball (1915-1957) was played without pre-determined schedules, leagues, player statistics or standings.