Sports & Recreation - General

Author: James B. DworkinISBN-10: 0865690723ISBN-13: 9780865690721Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/1981Pages: 322Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Author: Smoll-SmithISBN-10: 0787282235ISBN-13: 9780787282233Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2015Pages: 640Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.37lbsSize: 9.13h x 7.22w x 1.32d

The first of its kind, this book examines the anecdotal evidence and the empirical literature pertaining to the physiology of sexual activities, seeking to dispel myths associated with sex's negative impact on athletic performance.Author: Tommy BooneISBN-10: 077340855XISBN-13: 9780773408555Publisher: Em TextsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Coaches will spend hours working on strategies for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for game day? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make during competition best supports their team in winning the game? Mastering...

Football players will spend hours working on physical conditioning and strategies for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for game day? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make during competition best supports their team in...

The epic story of Andrea Berghella, 17-year-old junior in high school, at the 2015 US Rowing National Championships, in FloridaAuthor: Vincenzo BerghellaISBN-10: 0578171139ISBN-13: 9780578171135Publisher: Vincenzo BerghellaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2015Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d

This edited anthology, another fine work from Greenwood Press, should be of acute interest to those responsible for managing or studying outdoor recreation in the US. Unlike most works on this subject, which are written by those active in the field, the contributors to...

Operating behind a veil of amateurism, the NCAA and collegiate athletic departments oversee big business sports programs. These entities generate revenues comparable to professional sports, practice and play in facilities that rival those found in professional sports, and pay their top coaches salaries comparable...

Impressively researched and well written, this valuable study by a business professor at the Universiy of North Florida. . . traces the erosion of the reserve clause and the rise of arbitration in salary disputes, examining the participants in negotiations--players, owners, managers, agents, even...

There is a scarcity of sociological literature on the role and place of sport within the Arab World and the Middle East that centralizes a critical Muslim perspective. This is significant given both their immense geographical scope and the continued and emerging social and...

Author: James SokolovISBN-10: 3691043666ISBN-13: 9783691043662Publisher: Lucid Page MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2025Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.22d

Yeeshtdevisingh is today a versatile IT professional, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). With a background in computer science and software engineering, she has contributed to the IT community in Mauritius. The world is not linear, but iterative. Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary...

Within the sphere of Traditional Kodokan Judo, various self-defense methods and katas were created and practiced by Kodokan Judo students at different times. One of these methods was the Torite No Kata, created in 1924 by a group of Kodokan Judo experts belonging to...

" RUN, RUN, RUN! is the unedited diary of a deaf Long Island teenager who defied doctor's orders painful trick knee and ran all winter from 1940-1941 on his own, making the high school track team in spring and challenging for the county championship...

This book is over eleven hundred statements about sports officials which are designed by the author to create ten seconds of laughter and possibly twenty seconds of thought. It is a great read for the sports fan and sports officials. Hopefully it will bring...

The team at www.historyofwrestling.co.uk are back with the eighth in their series documenting every episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, year by year. We cover every angle, segment and match in detail, and offer plenty of thoughts and facts along the way. The book...

The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception, also known as Mystic Christianity, is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the past, present, and future of human evolution. Written by Max Heindel, a prominent figure in the Rosicrucian movement, this book offers a unique perspective on the spiritual nature...

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,...

Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing. Those who perform heavy physical activity must receive an increased level of nutrients, fluid and energy. This book offers a concise introduction to the links between nutrition and physical performance.Author: Fred...

This innovative and user-friendly book uses a design thinking approach to examine transformative learning and liminality in physical education. Covering theory and practice, it introduces 'threshold concepts' for physical education, helping physical educators to introduce those concepts into curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Author: Fiona...

Wushu Shaolin Kung Fu Yellow Belt is an invaluable reference manual that includes important Shaoln Kung Fu forms such as Ba Duan Jin, Lian Huan Quan, Lian Bu Quan ( Ling Po), Yin Shou Gun, Tan Tui, and Elementary Dao Shu. If you enjoyed...

From local lakes to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and beyond, this short collection of kayaking stories illustrate life's "little adventures"-day, weekend, and other relatively short trips here and there designed to quench your desire for wildness. Because even the shortest outing can leave a...

A compilation of the best sportswriting from the top sports bloggers in the BallHyped.com community. Topics include the best sports bloggers on the: NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, Tennis, Golf. Athletes and teams include: Favre, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Roy Halladay, Saints, Steelers, Packers, Giants,...

Cypress Point is a place that will change you. Read about someone who went there. This book is for those more interested in the experience, and less about the golf. Written in a Biblical-like language to try and match the weight of the experience,...

The team at www.historyofwrestling.info are back with the fourth in their series documenting every episode of WWF Monday Night Raw, year by year. We cover every angle, segment and match in detail, and offer plenty of thoughts and facts along the way. The book...

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,...

Buying a 42' ferro-cement boat for 1500 and what started as a retort to a wind-up led to the adventure of a lifetime. RYA Yachtmaster Max Liberson had been drawn to the sea all his life, but it was the chance acquisition of a...

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,...

Based on science, medicine and the personal experiences of Dr Andrew Murray, this booklet offers information on how to achieve 'your best' at running. A handbook that can inform and guide you, through your training as well as if ill or injured. Also allowing...

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,...

"Beyond Ninja Mind Control there is the Way of the Mind Gate...." A basic handbook of Psychological Warfare that can be applied on a personal level or the battlefield. It teaches a single striking technique as the only means of overcoming even the strongest...

Eric Jackson, otherwise known as Marathon Man, drove for Ford Motor Company in the 50s, 60s and 70s.Monte Carlo Rally, East African Safari Rally, Tulip Rally ... all the classic greats. He was British Rally Champion in 1964. Eric's rallying career has taken him...

Discover the gentle power of Chair Yoga - the perfect solution for seniors over 60 seeking to stay active, independent, and pain-free. This easy-to-follow guide offers simple daily routines, each just 8 minutes a day, to help improve flexibility, balance, and strength from the...

To do anthropology in a sporting world, one must reckon with the digital. As digital technologies become more widespread and increasingly sophisticated, people develop new ways to use them when playing, watching, and learning sport. This volume adds to the growing literature in the...

"FAME: G.O.A.T" is an exciting graphic novel that celebrates the legendary careers of four of the greatest sports icons in history: Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruce Lee, and Tiger Woods. Each of these athletes has left an indelible mark on their respective fields-basketball, soccer,...

Fractured Lives is a memoir of one woman's experiences as a documentary filmmaker covering the wars in southern Africa during the 1980s and 1990s. Part autobiography, part history, part social commentary and part war story, it offers a female perspective on a traditionally male...

Did you know modern Olympics were inspired by the Muscular Christianity movement, as was the game of rugby? Were you aware basketball and volleyball were invented by Y.M.C.A. trainers and used as evangelism tools to bring youth to Christ around the globe? Fun Fact:...

This book is a comprehensive overview of Black male college athletes' experiences, highlighting their self-presentation processes as they navigate ever-changing social environments.Author: Jonathan E. HoweISBN-10: 1666953938ISBN-13: 9781666953930Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2025Pages: 214Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

This book is a children's book to teach the fundamentals of basketball, as well as help kids that play basketball adapt to the game and use their skills to the fullest potential. Author: Danielle N. CalhounISBN-10: 1546210377ISBN-13: 9781546210375Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize:...

Sport is a pervasive aspect of US society. Most children in the U.S. are involved in organized sport and it's the subject of much conversation, media content, leisure activity, and discretionary spending. There is a growing number of broadcast networks, online news sites, social...

Sport is a pervasive aspect of US society. Most children in the U.S. are involved in organized sport and it's the subject of much conversation, media content, leisure activity, and discretionary spending. There is a growing number of broadcast networks, online news sites, social...

Author: Tom TatumISBN-10: 1499007787ISBN-13: 9781499007787Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2014Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d

This book is the author's attempt to present what is probably the most important aspect of ninjutsu in print. Of course, philosophy is very important to the ninja, but since technique is a reflection of philosophy, careful study of this book should shed some...

Canadian Wilds is a book written by Martin Hunter in 1907 that provides a detailed description of the Hudson's Bay Company, Northern Indians, and their modes of hunting, trapping, and survival in the Canadian wilderness. The book is a fascinating account of the early...

'Sue's passion for sport in this country is unmatched' David Beckham'England means so much to Sue. She has made a massive difference over the years for the Lionesses and she has left the whole game in a much better place' Jill Scott Sue Campbell...

Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Cherokee people with this fascinating study of their traditional ball game. With detailed descriptions of the game and its spiritual significance, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.This work...