Sports & Recreation - General

This book analyses the concept of community by critically exploring its many manifestations in leisure. It unpacks patterns of mutuality, collective expression and belonging as they emerge through interaction, shared narrative, and practice.Author: Troy D. GloverISBN-10: 0367423391ISBN-13: 9780367423391Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2020Pages: 206Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize:...

Author: Jared KrausISBN-13: 9798218948931Publisher: First & Goal PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/08/2026Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.46lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.97d

At the age of nine, Tommy Gorman began his working life as a page boy in the House of Commons in Ottawa, working under Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. And what a working life it was! He went on to become sports editor of...

Evolving Through the Way is a reflective work rooted in martial arts practice and lived experience. Drawing from years of training, teaching, and personal growth, Tristan Davis explores the quieter lessons that emerge over time, discipline, resilience, responsibility, and becoming.Rather than focusing on technique...

In the 1960s, the biggest dream for many young boys across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan was to play for their high school basketball team. In the small town of Bessemer, this meant one thing: wearing the blue and gold of the Speedboys. The...

In today's evolving sports landscape, student-athletes have more opportunities than ever to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The Athlete Sponsorship How-To Guide is a practical, a first step that is designed to help athletes navigate ideas in the world of sponsorships, personal...

HOW TO PUT THE TACTICS OF THE WORLD'S CHESS LEGENDS TO WORK FOR YOU? Attack? Defend? Swap pieces? Tactics are the watchdogs of strategy that take advantage of short-term opportunities to trap or ambush your opponent and quite possibly change the course of a...

Deep beneath the Vietnamese jungle lies a place so vast, so untouched, and so impossible that it feels like the planet's best-kept secret. Inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave, skyscrapers could stand upright. Clouds form in the dark. Forests grow where sunlight barely...

Step into the Future of Strategy: The Triple Set Game UnleashedUnlock a new dimension of chess with The Triple Set Game, an inventive deep-dive into Model III - the Longitudinal Star Gate 14. More than just a game, this is a battle across levels,...

Discover the keys to coaching greatness! Regardless if you're just starting out as a young coach or you have a wealth of years in experience, this is one book you certainly can't afford not to read! McCaw's new book, "7 Keys To Being A...

"It's the Coach's Fault" .. a look at the phrase, not just sports-related, but also in the social environment. It's about a boy who finds his place in the world through basketball and a man who learns that there is much more to basketball...

This concise yet comprehensive book covers epidemiology of injuries in 24 different sports ranging from football, volleyball, athletics, to less explored ones, like archery and Formula 1. For each discipline the authors present and analyze the sport's main characteristics, physiological and biomechanical demands on...

The Hunting Countries of England, Their Facilities, Character, and Requirements - A guide to hunting men. Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science,...

Physical activity, nutritional status, and fitness are important predictors of public health and the well-being of society as a whole. They influence the preparedness to perform official duties and tasks in some professional specialties. They are also important factors leading to success in professional...

Are you one of the tiny percentage of novice crew members who gets invited back, or do you find yourself with the majority, sitting on the quayside gazing wistfully into your cappuccino wondering what you did wrong or didn't do right, while skippers make...

The Third International Congress on Skiing and Science was held at Snowmass at Aspen, CO USA, from March 28 - April 3, 2004. The conference was part of the programs of the World Commission of Sports Science. The papers in this volume aim to...

From Brechin to Barton, Joey, Glasgow Rangers: The Journey (Mission Accomplished) tells the incredible story - in words and stunning colour pictures - of a record-breaking club's demise and rise. Financial woes, serious mismanagement and a string of embarrassing on-field displays had supporters wondering...

To renew Americans to the thrill of baseball. The pros and cons, ins and outs. Serious, yet funny. A game of knowledge and ability. Understanding the reason it was Americas game.Author: L. Chadwick BowmanISBN-10: 1728344093ISBN-13: 9781728344096Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2020Pages: 26Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 11.00h x...

While working in sports is highly competitive, motivated and well-prepared job-seekers may find their dream jobs in today's growing and changing industry. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at sports jobs ranging from...

As our dependence on technology increases, technology has imbibed itself even in our everyday routines, from checking our heart rate to keeping tabs on our diets. We are dependent on this technology, but when it comes to gaming, it is always considered to be...

If you love sports team names and word searches, then this is the book for you! R.J. Foster and Richard B. Foster have taken their passion for sports and puzzles, and combined the two. These puzzles are of the names of sports teams; Names...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books of 2018 within the Business and Management subject area. This publication provides a comprehensive view of the sports industry as it contains timely research on...

The pro boxer cardio and calisthenic workout. This book is a self-help book that will show you how the pros exercise to stay on top of their game.Author: Vincent BrownISBN-10: 1504968875ISBN-13: 9781504968874Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2016Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

This is a story of memories, of time spent observing and interacting with most of the major athletes and many others during the last half of the twentieth century, and of time up close with movie stars, major politicians, and other celebrities. You are...

Once only associated with North America and Europe, formal athletic events are now becoming more prevalent in Asia as well. With the expansion of this industry, there is a need for efficient and strategic advertising to promote competitions, events, and teams. Emerging Trends and...

A four-month cycling trip from tip to tail of Africa - in the company of like-minded individuals, accompanied by a support team - was the perfect way for Beryl and Bernie Doiron to marry their joy of cycling with their love of travel and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: B. C. SawardISBN-10: 1446506843ISBN-13: 9781446506844Publisher:...

THIS BOOK COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!!! "Kata Dan'te, the Dance of the Deadly Hands Long Form, is without doubt, the most savage and terrifying self-defense form known to man. It is composed of forty-five of the deadliest poison hand techniques ever devised, each one...

This book looks back at the forgotten moments from the 1991 Red Sox baseball season. Also included are some controversies regarding classic games, hockey, officiating, and award voting by baseball writers.Author: Kp WeeISBN-10: 1435727037ISBN-13: 9781435727038Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2009Pages: 124Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

While flying home to New York after a business trip, Bryan Powers, Fractional Jet executive, is asked a simple question by his CEO: "If you could relive one event in your life, what would you choose?" Powers admits that replaying a football game the...

"Ducks" is a love letter to baseball, but it's not just diamonds, dust & Dodgers. It's about youth, wonder & nostalgia-simpler times when Pluto was a planet & reality stars were not. Steal away to Kool Aid-stained summer days, wiffle ball, BBQ hot dogs...

This historic document, "Specifications for Triple-Expansion Twin-Screw Propelling Engines," details the engineering specifications for a late 19th-century harbor defense ram. Issued by the United States Bureau of Steam Engineering, the book provides comprehensive details regarding the construction and operation of the ship's engines, boilers,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Ralphie the border collie seemed to the operators of Gabriel's Creek Golf Course to have come out of nowhere to become their course mascot. This 18-hole track wasn't listed anywhere when Chris Collins looked for someplace to play the last round of golf of...

Built in 1971 for $35 million, Texas Stadium was an engineering marvel that generated curiosity because of its hole in the roof. It is now recognized as much a part of America's Team as the blue star on the Cowboys' silver helmets. With its...

Gardening for Golfers is a book written for golfers, gardeners, or anyone else with a sense of humor. The main concept of the book is for one to use their golf clubs to maintain their yard, making the yard look nice, while at the...

The initial 1 year phase of athletic explosive power training that has been lauded by professional football players and Little loop coaches alike. The benchmark in explosive power training.Author: Steven HelmickiISBN-10: 0615143288ISBN-13: 9780615143286Publisher: Steven HelmickiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/2007Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

Linking sport to the emergence and growth of modern Asian society this collection of articles offers a clear, original and highly readable history of politics, culture and sport in the world's most populous region.Author: Boria MajumdarISBN-10: 0415359538ISBN-13: 9780415359535Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/2005Pages: 360Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize:...

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to include relevant practical professional experiences connecting facilities, people, and technology. Author: Eric C. Schwarz,Stacey A. Hall,Simon ShibliISBN-10: 0367345552ISBN-13: 9780367345556Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

"Where Traditions Meet" will tell the story of how Israel baseball, and one man's vision and persistence, overcame all odds to reach the precipice of greatness in the small world of international baseball. "Where Traditions Meet" forges together the illustrious tradition of Judaism and...

"A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue: The McCourt Era" by Allen Schery offers a revealing and detailed narrative of one of baseball's most volatile ownership chapters. Covering 2004 to 2012, this book chronicles Frank McCourt's rise and fall as owner of the Los Angeles...

The Original Arkhangelsk anti-Ruy Lopez weapon is reached through the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 b5 6.Bb3 Bb7. It has been played as Black by many great players, including Carlsen, Anand, Caruana, Svidler, Ivanchuk, Pragg, Vachier-Lagrave, Shirov, Adams, Grischuk,...

This is the story of Dee McWatters, a father, husband, wine industry professional, volunteer firefighter, and hockey referee, who appeared to be living an ordinary life in small-town British Columbia. Beneath the surface, she carried decades of secrecy, shame, and confusion, never able to...

The period of irregular periods leading up to menopause is known as the perimenopause. Perimenopausal women frequently experience similar symptoms, such as forgetfulness, flushing, night sweats, and others, which could worsen fatigue syndrome. There isn't much research in the literature that assess how aerobic...

Embark on the delightful journey of 120 Mixed Mazes - Easy Volume 1, filled with easy-level challenges for a fun and relaxing experience for all ages. Discover a range of maze shapes that promise to entertain and engage your mind, providing hours of enjoyable...

This book addresses the latest developments in research on motivational processes in the context of physical education and proposes successful strategies that have been scientifically proven to be effective. The book focuses on the motivational process in physical education from the perspective of students...

The Wingate Anaerobic Test was designed more than 30 years ago and is one of the reference tests for making assessments related to ATP/PCr and Glycolytic metabolisms. The test consists of a 30-second all out test performed on a cyclo-ergometer. Perhaps due to the...

Exercise and sports are important aspects of human life. Exercise science studies the impact of exercise and diet on the physical fitness of an individual and helps in developing a better understanding of human health. Physical education and exercise play a significant role in...

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of sports nutrition which will be crucial for the progress of this field in the future. Sports nutrition is concerned with the study of the various characteristics of food which help athletes to grow strong and enhance their...

Sports science and sports medicine are two interrelated disciplines which are often studied together as they are complementary to each other. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sports science which is studied to investigate how a healthy body works during physical...