Sports and Active outdoor recreation

A lot happened in baseball in 1980.

This book is an analysis of both contemporary Tokyo and the contemporary Olympic Games, emphasizing the role of late-stage capitalism and political economy in shaping both.

Logistics are a critical element in the planning and realization of any large-scale event.

Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on 700 public campgrounds in Oregon accessible by car.

Three eras of baseball excellence are profiled in this history of the Oakland Athletics by respected columnist Glenn Dickey.

The Emergence of Football fuses sports history into mainstream economic, social and cultural history, setting the development of the people's game against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution.

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.

From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the battle in 2009, The Egg Bowl covers the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry in depth.

Shifting European identities, cultural loyalties and divisions are often expressed more directly through attitudes to 'the people's game' game than in any other arena.

Discover the beauty of the Black Hills Country, stretching from western South Dakota to eastern Wyoming.

Realpolitik as a component of the Olympic Games held in East Asia has been largely ignored by historians.

In Hiking through History New York, you can hike through the forest planted on orders from President Franklin Roosevelt and follow the swath cut by the 20th century's strongest and most influential First Lady.

On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins made history as the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France.

The catching of fish, said the Sage of Chocoloskee, is but an incident in fishing.

At the age of 45 Miles Morland resigned from his highly paid job as head of the UK division of a major American bank and went for a walk with his wife in France.

The Routledge Handbook of Critical Obesity Studies is an authoritative and challenging guide to the breadth and depth of critical thinking and theory on obesity.

Men of Kent is, first and foremost, an archetypical sports tale-a story of the improbable happening to the unlikely, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent era.

Since its first published edition more than 30 years ago, the BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) Physiological Testing Guidelines have represented the leading knowledge base of current testing methodology for sport and exercise scientists.

Imagine hiking along a wooded trail in Virginia and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building, the wooden slats of the walls caved in, the ironwork of the hinges still dangling on the burned out door.

A collection of some of the worlds greatest adventuresAnyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation.

Few professional athletes have been as loved and respected as Jean Bliveau, captain of the fabled Montreal Canadiens during the teams glory years in the 1950s and 1960s.

The complete story of the evolution and organisational history of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps.

In the twelve years since his landmark book Pop Fleyes, Bob Popovics has continued to develop new fly patterns and improve old favorites.

Road racing's enduring legacy is revealed and celebrated as author Martin Rudow recounts the sport's glorious past while visiting more than 16 classic tracks that are now defunct across North America.

Budapest has always been an important place.

Kentucky’s charismatic coach shares the secrets of creating one of the premiere programs in college basketball, revealing how he transforms a group of former high school superstars into selfless, cohesive teams—including a remarkable squad last year that fell just one game short of a perfect season.

This volume contains papers from the First World Congress of Science and Racket Sports held in Runcorn from July 9 to 13th, 1993.

'Adele's inner strength is truly remarkable.

This is a classic real-life story of derring do on the high seas, complete with extreme risk, last-minute ingenuity and many near-misses.

This classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens.

Do you remember the Battle of Old Trafford?

The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities.

Lace up your boots and sample seventy-two of the finest trails the Pine Tree State has to offer.

Unterschätzte Reiseziele entdeckenUrlaub in Deutschland, Österreich oder der Schweiz klingt langweilig?

Millions of America's youth dream of playing major league baseball or in a college bowl game on New Year's Day.

Best Hikes Spokane includes concise descriptions of the 40 best hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.

First published in 1973, Women on the Rope provides the first consecutive story of the 'feminine share in mountain adventure', a share which has grown from tiny beginnings in 1808 to a level at which women have won their place at Everest expeditions.

Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing.

The second edition of Arts Management has been thoroughly revised to provide an updated, comprehensive overview of this fast-changing subject.

Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life of the major Test-playing countries.

"e;Most how-to books are too technical or too shallow.

How do you invent an Olympic sport?

This book offers a comprehensive overview of current debates on the influence of the Olympic Games on cities, urban policies and the governance of global cities, making a valuable contribution to the fields of Olympic studies and urban studies.

Wie riecht Heimat?

This book provides empirical evidence and statistical analyses to uncover answers to some of the most debated questions in the NBA.

It's a widely accepted fact that fishermen love to spin a yarn.

Resonant, reflective, a legacy of the Canadian canoeing experience - Canexus: The Canoe in Canadian Culture is a first.

Mehr Power, mehr Kontrolle, mentales Training und gesundes Golfen – in diesem ganz neuartigen Ratgeber finden engagierte Golfer wertvolle Drills und Tipps für Fitness und Konzentrationsfähigkeit.

Mega-events represent an important moment in the life of a city, providing a useful lens through which we may analyse their cultural, social, political and economic development.