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.
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.
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.
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.
Martial arts legend Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata presents a brilliant analysis for modern readers of the most famous work of martial strategy, The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers.
With the aim of providing anyone interested in baseball scorekeeping everything he or she needs to perform the task, this book contains a thorough and comprehensive manual on keeping a scorecard, together with a detailed analysis of each of the numerous, and often complex, official rules governing scorekeeping in baseball (many of which were revised or modified in 2007), as well as scorekeeping issues outside of MLB's rulebook.
Lausanne, the Swiss city IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Juan Antonio Samaranch honored with the title "e;Olympic capital"e; in 1994, is now the administrative capital of world sport.
The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike MentzerWith his revolutionary "e;Heavy Duty"e; system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "e;less is more"e; when it comes to making great gains.
This handy reference and guidebook covers the essential elements of this most exciting form of fly fishing, including tips on how to select the right dry fly for the situation, the best types of water and the best times of day to fish dries, identifying riseforms and what the fish are eating, special leaders and the right rod and line, and ways to present the fly to make it look natural.
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:- Concise descriptions of medical conditions- Prioritised list of treatments- Fully updated in line with guidelines and best practice'A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail'Yachting Monthly'Everything you'd expect, from the CPR ration you've forgotten.
Whitetail enthusiasts familiar with other books by Peter Fiduccia know he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary.
Book Features:* Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 810L * 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes sports-related vocabulary and review activities* Reading/teaching tips and index includedLife Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Megan Rapinoe, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the persistence, passion, and courage it took Rapinoe to become a two-time Women's World Cup Soccer champion and Olympic gold medalist.
Remarkable Treks is a compendium of exhilarating long-distance walks from around the planet - some lasting weeks, some lasting just a few days, but all of them set against spectacular backdrops.
Mädchen im Jugendalter sind häufig von einer Körperunzufriedenheit betroffen, die mit gesundheitlichen Risiken wie Diätverhalten und (sub-)klinischen Essstörungen assoziiert ist.
This is the first book to offer an in-depth review of research pertaining to individuals with visual impairments across the full span of movement-related disciplines, from biomechanics and motor learning to physical education and Paralympic sport.
Billo Heinzpeter Studer widmet sich seit über 20 Jahren ganz den Fischen: "Fische hatten mich immer fasziniert und zugleich erbarmt, weil sie geringgeachtet und nur als Masse wahrgenommen werden - doch Fisch ist kein Gemüse!
The use of sporting and other mega-events to bring about transformation of socially deprived areas of major cities is becoming an increasingly important part of the raison d'etre for hosting such events, especially given the immense costs involved and the current economic climate.
Knots can be used for a variety of applications, and knowing which one to tie and how to tie it correctly is an invaluable skill for anyone involved in sailing, climbing or other outdoor activities.
The South West Coast Path is the longest of Britain's National Trails, following the spectacular coastline for 630 miles around the southernmost tip of England from Somerset all the way to Dorset.
Football matters, as poetry does to some people and alcohol does to others Football is inherent in the people There is more eccentricity in deliberately disregarding it than in devoting a life to it.
