Sports and Active outdoor recreation

In early 1869, Harry Wright of the Cincinnati Base Ball Club made an announcement to the sporting press: the Red Stockings would be the first all-professional club in the history of the game.

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

The definitive biography of Dodgers legend Don Drysdale Larger than Life.

Perfect for fans and scholars alike, this Companion explores cricket''s origins, global reach, iconic personalities and enduring popularity.

Neue Perspektiven und mehr Selbstvertrauen – Peter Tauber über persönliche Krisen und die Kraft des LaufensDer ehemalige Spitzenpolitiker Peter Tauber hat selbst erfahren: Wenn es im Leben wieder einmal richtig dicke kommt, dann heißt es für ihn Lauf los!

Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business.

Handball TAKT gibt Trainer*innen theoretische und praktische Ansätze zum modernen Handballtraining an die Hand.

This account of professional golf during the Great Depression begins with a look at the "e;roaring 1920s"e; and how the game developed during this exciting decade.

Two-time All-Star and thirteen-year NBA veteran Caron Butler has an impressive basketball record.

The award-winning author of The Way of the Gladiator shares his experiences hunting with strange devices—and animals—in this classic book.

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball?

The field of sports history is no longer a fledgling area of study.

This book covers how to begin a strengthening program and how to progress in it, and includes clear instructions on how to strengthen every major muscle group in the body.

Learning from Serial Winning Coaches provides performance coaches and directors, coach developers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools to affirm and challenge policy and practice and conduct further research to inform future policy and practice in the identification, recruitment, and development of performance coaches.

Ein weit verbreitetes gesellschaftliches und politisches Narrativ schreibt dem Fußball integrative Wirkungen zu.

This unique volume aims to promote new models of sustainable management in the field of contemporary mural art.

Imagine hiking along a wooded trail near San Francisco 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.

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Timo Jankowski beleuchtet in seinem Buch das Thema Daten im Fußball und zeigt Möglichkeiten auf, die gesammelten Daten in praktische Umsetzungen umzuwandeln.

In 1895, the newly formed Greater Japan Martial Virtue Association (Dainippon Butokukai) held its first annual Martial Virtue Festival (butokusai) in the ancient capital of Kyoto.

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Mixed martial arts (MMA) is an emergent sport where competitors in a ring or cage utilize strikes (punches, kicks, elbows and knees) as well as submission techniques to defeat opponents.

Matters of Sport is a tribute to Eric Dunning, the leading sports sociologist in the English-speaking world.

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The Olympic Games is undoubtedly the greatest sporting event in the world, with over 200 countries competing for success.

Examines the political discourse behind tourism, presenting some questions regarding the tensions associated with the interconnections.

A comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents, coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury, identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion.

Jackie Robinson, Branch Rickey, and the hidden hand of God that changed history Journalist and baseball lover Ed Henry reveals for the first time the backstory of faith that guided Jackie Robinson into not only the baseball record books but the annals of civil rights advancement as well.

Celebrate Formula One's most iconic drivers with this exploration of their triumphs and tragedies.

Sports Law has quickly developed into an accepted area of academic study and practice in the legal profession globally.

This brand new edition of Stress-Free Sailing is the answer to single or short-handed crews' prayers a step-by-step handbook addressing the most common sailing situations that anyone cruising will have to manage.

The Cyclist's Training Manual is the definitive guide to fitness for cycling, suitable for everyone from complete beginners looking to build fitness for their first charity event through to experienced cyclists looking to improve competitive performance.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a powerhouse in college football for decades, with numerous national championships and NFL draftees to their credit.

Auto racing legend Roger Penske began as a successful sportscar driver before transitioning to owning a race team and opening a car dealership.

Veteran guidebook author Erik Molvar has revised and updated this comprehensive guide to the spectacular trails of the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas in Montanas northern Rocky Mountains.

The rise of the health, beauty and fitness industries in recent years has led to an increased focus on the body.

The definitive chronicle of a chaotic and unforgettable season, featuring a heartfelt foreword from Opening Day starter and lifelong Yankee fan Gerrit Cole The New York Yankees are unprecedented.

Von der Müritz bis zum Schweriner See: mit dem Hausboot unterwegs auf einigen der schönsten Wasserwege DeutschlandsEin Urlaub auf dem Hausboot ist ideal, um die vielfältigen Seen, Flüsse und Kanäle der Mecklenburger Seenplatte zu erkunden.

New York Giants beat writer Ralph Vacchiano examines the quarterback position in the NFL from all angles, using Giants quarterback (and Super Bowl XLII MVP) Eli Manning as his primary focus When Eli Manning found teammate Plaxico Burress in the end zone with just 35 seconds remaining in Super Bowl XLII, he completed what was perhaps the greatest game-winning drive and unlikely upset in Super Bowl history.

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Featuring key campground features, facilities, and activities, this guide's 130+ maps take you right where you want to go.

Discover baseball's role in American society!

This concise, engaging text, distinguished by its skillful integration of theory and practice, addresses the key principles of sport, exercise, and performance psychology.

Sport and Violence takes a critical look at the culture of 'sports rage' and aggression in the sporting industry, covering ethical, historical and sociological causes and impacts.

This book looks at the making and the consuming of places in the contemporary world.

Flat track roller derby is one of the country's fastest growing sports.

This book explores innovation in technology, products, and services in sport management in the Ibero-American region, one of the most rapidly developing regions in world sport.