Sports & Recreation - General

This volume comprises a historical article on the anatomy of a horse's foot. Complete with detailed descriptions and helpful illustrations, it offers a great introduction into the subject, and will of be much value to discerning equestrians and equine veterinarians. Although old, much of...

This volume contains a collection of historical articles on the form and function of horse teeth, and includes supplementary information on riding, breeding, training, and other topics of interest to the equestrian. Written in clear, concise language and including a wealth of timeless, valuable...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed treatise on horse diseases, with a specific focus on respiratory passages and ailments of the organs. Complete with a wealth of useful, timeless remedies, comprehensive descriptions, and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this book will be of much...

"The Anatomy of the Horse's Foot and Hoof" is a collection of carefully-selected classic articles on the subject of horses, dealing specifically with their feet and related physiology. It deals with the anatomy of the horses foot, as well as common problems, proper care...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: Geo H. DaddISBN-10: 144741425XISBN-13: 9781447414254Publisher: Kosta PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d

Profiles of college athletes and teams that challenged the color line in AmericaAuthor: Gregory J. KalissISBN-10: 1439908567ISBN-13: 9781439908563Publisher: Temple University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/08/2012Pages: 248Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90dReview Citation(s): Choice 12/01/2012

A fan's memoir of the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies pennant winning yearAuthor: C. N. CrumISBN-10: 1387801511ISBN-13: 9781387801510Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2018Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d

The U.S. Army has continually adjusted its fitness regimen to best prepare Soldiers for combat. This paper attempts to answer a critical question: Does the current U.S. Army physical fitness training doctrine adequately prepare soldiers for war? Since 1941, FM 21-20, Physical Training, has...

Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives any successful industry or economy. In the rapidly evolving hospitality, tourism and leisure sector worldwide this is particularly true. This new text is designed to develop a greater understanding of the process and context for entrepreneurship as well...

This new edition of Exercise Immunology provides an evidence-based introduction to the effects that individual bouts of exercise and exercise training have on the characteristics and functioning of the immune system. Author: James TurnerISBN-10: 1032189169ISBN-13: 9781032189161Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2024Pages: 374Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.69h x...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

The rhythmic roar reverberated from the standing-room-only crowd, "MVP, MVP, MVP...," lavishing the title on the team's best-performing, most deserving player. Jordan won it five times, Bonds seven, and Farve has three. Their names will be forever linked with the title "Most Valuable Player"...

"Dr. Walk's" new bestseller! Learn how to walk for health and fitness with this new guide to shopping mall walking. Walking is the key to feeling better without strenuous exercise.Author: Fred A. StutmanISBN-10: 0934232075ISBN-13: 9780934232074Publisher: Medical Manor BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2003Pages: 286Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.99h...

In the winter of 1921, fifteen prominent colleges and universities met in Atlanta, Georgia, to form a new organization to promote intercollegiate athletics competition. That organization, the Southern Conference, remains a strong and viable member of the NCAA 100 years later. A PROUD ATHLETIC...

This text introduces undergraduate students to the process of conducting independent research in sport and exercise physiology, biomechanics and psychology, covering all aspects in a user-friendly style.Author: Craig Williams,Chris WraggISBN-10: 041528970XISBN-13: 9780415289702Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2003Pages: 152Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d

This volume maps out the development perspectives of paralympic sport. Taken from the International VISTA Conference '99, it comprises 60 contributions by experts, covering sport performance, classification, integration/development recruitment, ethics, organization, and more.Author: G. Doll-Tepper,Vista '99,International Paralympic Committee (SporISBN-10: 1841260371ISBN-13: 9781841260372Publisher: Meyer & Meyer...

Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development...

How neoliberal politics appropriates sports for its own endsAuthor: David L. Andrews,Michael L. SilkISBN-10: 1439905045ISBN-13: 9781439905043Publisher: Temple University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2012Pages: 310Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90dReview Citation(s): Choice 01/01/2013

Issues of leisure and dying are not often discussed in depth by those in recreation or thanatology. However, Recreation, Leisure, and Chronic Illness bridges the gap between leisure and thanatology. Professionals know that when illness, disability, stress, or poverty threaten the quantity and quality...

Children and Exercise XXVIII presents the latest scientific research into paediatric exercise physiology, endocrinology, kinanthropometry, growth and maturation, and youth sport. Including contributions from a wide-range of leading international experts, the book is arranged into seven thematic sections addressing: Cardiovascular responses to exercise Genetics,...

Regional planning is imperative if North America has any hope of retaining continental biodiversity. This timely collection of essays that presents new protected area theory, method, and practice reinforces this theme of regional planning. With a North American focus, these essays consider the history,...

It is important for anybody involved in sport and physical recreation to be aware of the legal context in which their activity takes place, to develop an understanding of their legal responsibilities and to know what might happen if something goes wrong. Sport, Physical...

Author: Tony RutledgeISBN-10: 194622748XISBN-13: 9781946227485Publisher: Tony RutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2026Pages: 50Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

The analysis of body composition (fat, bone and muscle) is an important process throughout the biomedical sciences. This is the first book to offer a clear and detailed introduction to the key methods and techniques in body composition analysis and to explain the importance...

STEP INTO THE MOST THRILLING CHESS ENDGAMES AND LEARN HOW THE GREATS WIN Winning Chess Endings teaches endgame strategies in an exciting new way - by putting the player in the middle of the action with firsthand stories taken directly from famous matches. Pull...

Author: Ryan CudahyISBN-13: 9798994475409Publisher: Cudahy BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2026Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

What Augusta National has achieved shouldn't be surprising. For almost a hundred years the membership has been comprised of three hundred of the smartest and most successful people from around the world. There is much to be learned from what they have achieved.What makes...

What if a few dozen of the best storytellers in the world wrote about the game they loved? Answer: You'd get a splendid book!The similarities between young road comics and young baseball players are many, and you'll find some terrific behind-the-scenes stories here about...

What if a few dozen of the best storytellers in the world wrote about the game they loved? Answer: You'd get a splendid book!The similarities between young road comics and young baseball players are many, and you'll find some terrific behind-the-scenes stories here about...

Penned in the final months of Fred Hickman's life, this autobiography revisits a trailblazing career. In 1980, Fred was one of the first faces on the Cable News Network. With CNN's Sports Tonight, he became one of America's first Black sports anchors on national...

Penned in the final months of Fred Hickman's life, this autobiography revisits a trailblazing career. In 1980, Fred was one of the first faces on the Cable News Network. With CNN's Sports Tonight, he became one of America's first Black sports anchors on national...

Michael Jordan didn't choose #23 because it was iconic - he made it iconic. Long before it became the most recognizable number in sports, it was simply a mathematical tribute to his older brother Larry, whose own number was 45. Jordan aimed to be...

The waterfront guide that helps camps reduce risks and campers enjoy fun-filled summers.The waterfront is where campers take risks, test their courage, and have the most fun, but keeping it safe is no small job. Lakes, rivers, and open swimming areas bring changing conditions,...

BREAK THROUGH YOUR CHESS PLATEAU WITH A POWERFUL STRATEGIC TOOLKIT Have you reached a plateau in chess? Do you ever struggle to find a plan, or learn after a game that your chosen strategy was all wrong? Expand Your Chess Strategy will dramatically enhance...

BREAK THROUGH YOUR CHESS PLATEAU WITH A POWERFUL STRATEGIC TOOLKIT Have you reached a plateau in chess? Do you ever struggle to find a plan, or learn after a game that your chosen strategy was all wrong? Expand Your Chess Strategy will dramatically enhance...

���� Fishing made fun, safe, and easy for kids!A Beginner's Fishing Book for Kids Ages 7-12 with Pictures & Easy Tips is a friendly, step-by-step guide designed to help young anglers build confidence, learn essential fishing skills, and enjoy outdoor adventures.Written by lifelong angler...

First published in 1971, Experiments in Recreation Research examines critically the techniques of assessment, measurement, and projection for use in studies of the supply and demand aspects of sport and recreation. The merit of the book lies in its application of social research and...

All of us have experienced times when it seems like we're in a wilderness and struggle to know why. God sometimes orchestrates these journeys to reveal Himself more to us. This book describes how God took some of His people on camping trips and...

Discover the most comprehensive manual on clubbell training. This definitive edition compiles years of practical experience and teaching, offering an exhaustive guide on techniques, progressions, history, and biomechanics of clubbell usage for developing strength, mobility, and coordination.What will you find in this manual? Anatomy,...

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Sport Facility Operations Management goes beyond the basic theories of sport facility management to examine the practical realities connecting facilities, people, and technology.Author: Eric C. Schwarz,Timothy Kellison,Jay B. MartynISBN-10: 1032952180ISBN-13: 9781032952185Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2025Pages: 422Format:...

Everyone sees the glory-the scholarships, the game-winning shots, the jersey with your name on the back. But few ever witness the quiet unraveling that happens behind the scenes. Beneath the lights is a raw, intimate journey through the world of competitive sports, where confidence...

Master Pickleball in No Time: Unleash Your Inner Champion, Even If You've Never Picked Up a Paddle Before!Are you eager to dive into the exciting world of Pickleball but unsure where to start? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by complex strategies and unclear rules?...

Limerick - The home of Irish rugby. You can't write the history of Irish rugby without Limerick. Limerickman Charles Barrington is credited with formalising the game as we know it in Ireland. While at Trinity in 1868, he wrote down a set of rules...

A journal can be your dedicated companion on your health and fitness journey.The book, " Move For You: Empowering a Healthy, Happy Life Through Exercise", influenced the need for a journal.This journal was designed to motivate and support you, encourage simplicity in your routine,...

Little Kaia loves sports and is trying to figure out which sport she loves the best. The reader gets to see how she enjoys dodge ball, soccer, volleyball, softball, bowling, and basketball. If you like playing sports, you too get to can decide which...

I write aims to explain how and why technology may influence human societies and organizational behavioral change as well as it can also bring influences to human future different kinds of leisure choice. Readers may make judgement whether technology can influence future human social...