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No stodgy treatise, Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy is an anthology and analysis of sports crises involving professional and collegiate athletes, teams, leagues, and brands.Case studies ripped from the headlines include Tom Brady's "deflategate" crisis, other NFL crises like the Washington Commanders discrimination...

Book Description: Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime in Acadia National Park Have you ever stood at the cliff's edge, the salty breeze brushing your face, and wondered what lies beyond? Do you dream of conquering rugged trails, marveling at panoramic views, and...

Originally published in 1904, this rare and valuable guide to the ancient Indian art of club swinging offers over 200 pages of detailed instructions, diagrams, and photographs. Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners, Classified Indian Club Exercises and Drills is an essential resource...

This photo travel book follows Laura Zacher and her husband through their adventures in 4 of Tanzania's national parks, including the newest, Tarangire. It is filled with photos of the animals they encountered on a well-guided safari informed by a former lion research assistant...

Traditional Zulu Stick Fighting, also called Ukungcweka or Dlala 'nduku, has been practiced by the ferocious and proud Zulu people of South Africa for centuries. The Zulu people's physical strength is on display in this age-old style of fighting, which also serves as a...

This unflinching analysis explains the nature of precarity and its detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of young people. It exposes physical educators' unpreparedness to provide inclusive, fair and equitable forms of physical education that might empower young people to overcome the mal...

Taekwondo graduated to world stage as Olympic Sport and sanction by the U.S. President's Council on Fitness and world leaders for a reason.This guide written from a half century of experience from a Grand Master explains why and what it takes to earn the...

"Beyond the Fairway, Timeless Images From the Lens of Golf Legendary Photographer" by Paul Lester, is a celebration of Paul's gifted ability and fifty years in the industry. Catching just the right picture at the right moment in time. Foreword by Jim Nantz and...

When Doug Bahniuk is riding on the road and a fancy car passes him, he thinks, "Poor guy can't afford a nice bicycle." That's how much he loves riding his bicycle on the road-something he's done across Alaska twice, across South Korea, and across...

Revive: 100 Quotes for the Athlete is the second book to be released in the Revive series. It features 100 quotes for athletes on personal growth and sportsmanship. This book is a great resource for daily encouragement and will help you progress in your...

Intercollegiate football was played in Muncie, Indiana for the first time in 1924, when the Hoosieroons of Ball Teachers College played their first game against the Indiana State Normal School and their first home game against Central Normal College. The Hoosieroons became the Cardinals...

Complete Guide to Sport Education, Third Edition, offers a thoroughly updated version of the evidence-based curriculum and instruction model pioneered by Daryl Siedentop, universally acknowledged as the Father of Sport Education. Lead author Siedentop first articulated his Sport Education model back in the late...

With over 300 detailed pictures Ananko Kata Form & Function shows how a kata can be deciphered, analysed and practised allowing it to become an effective tool for a physical confrontation. This book not only crosses the boundaries of karate styles, but also any...

Get Recruited: The Definitive Guide to Playing College Sports is by far the best book of its kind for those looking to play sports in college. The only book written with contributions from more than 70 college coaches, Get Recruited offers real life tips...

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications offers the most accessible, student-friendly introduction to the principles and practice of measurement in physical activity available. Fully revised and updated, the second edition provides students with a clear guide to the obstacles to good measurement, and...

Tales of the Duddon Sands. A compilation of forgotten maritime stories from old newspaper snippets covering the Duddon Estuary in Cumbria England mainly from the 19th and early 20th centuries. focusing on the forgotten fishing community.Author: Kevin AlexanderISBN-10: 1399975668ISBN-13: 9781399975667Publisher: Kevin AlexanderLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2024Pages:...

There's a special kind of peace that comes from being in nature-the whisper of the wind through the trees, the gentle flow of water in a river, the expansive beauty of a mountain or the vastness of the ocean stretching to the horizon. As...

Take a flight into the dart-side of life with the ultimate darts gift book - one that entertains, informs, and appeals to darts and non-darts players alike. Written with knowledge, insight, and humour by lifelong darts fan John Woodhouse (Winner - Sunday Times Sports...

The Ultimate Women's Soccer Trivia Book is a celebration of the incredible achievements and rich history of women's soccer. Delve into the captivating world of women's football with this engaging trivia book, designed to entertain and educate fans of all ages. From the pioneering...

Pathology of the Achilles tendon is one of the most commonly written about topics in foot and ankle surgery, yet there is no clear consensus on the management of these injuries; in addition, pathologic aspects of the Achilles tendon are not well understood. This...

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 literature will help to find out better means and methods of training for the improvement of selected variables i.e. determination and anticipation trough badminton training. After reviewing this literature, Coaches and physical educators will use this multi-shuttle training method to improve the performance...

All athletes need more confidence and consistency. Some of you have probably been using videos in one form or another for years and have found them helpful. These include but are not limited to analyzing mechanical skills and various forms of video instruction used...

How can you make your karate training applicable for the real world. This is not just a techniques book, but a full description of how to take your art and turn it into a personal self-protection system.Author: Andi KiddISBN-10: 1326297899ISBN-13: 9781326297893Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2015Pages:...

Author: Beth MignanoISBN-13: 9798992712711Publisher: Dirty Sports BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2025Pages: 58Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.31d

The ancient Chinese martial art of Xingyi Quan is known for its explosive internal power. Closely related to both Taiji Quan and Bagua Quan, Xingyi is regarded as the most esoteric, and the most dangerous of the fighting arts, though the purposes of consistent...

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of magic tricks using billiard balls, is sure to delight young and old alike and is the perfect introduction to magic of this type. Its 41 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks...

This book is about the dream of a young boy to one day play football for the great Michigan Wolverines and their lengendary coach, Bo Schembechler. It is a true story. Follow the dream from it's roots to the day of walking into the...

"Confessions of a Poker Dealer" is a short history of Poker played in Casino's since the late 1970's. It covers from the late 1970's when "Snatch" games ( the way casino's robbed poker players ) were eliminated to the growth of poker throughout the...

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: Will GoldstonISBN-10: 1408632209ISBN-13: 9781408632208Publisher: Amberg...

It is now widely acknowledged that play is central to our lives. As a phenomenon, play poses important questions of reality, subjectivity, competition, inclusion and exclusion. This international collection is the third in a series of books (including The Philosophy of Play and Philosophical...

Celebrated coach Pawel Guziejko has one goal - unlocking the potential in every young footballer. He combines the complexities of child psychology with experiences from the training ground to publish the definitive guide to coaching youngsters. Pawel's ground-breaking techniques and theories help overcome emotional,...

From holes in one and suplexes to penalty kicks and hat tricks, these information-packed books cover the exciting world of professional sports and entertainment. In the Sports Encyclopedias series, learn about the histories of professional golf, professional wrestling, world soccer, and the NHL. Each...

Before there were Steph Curry and Caitlin Clark, there were Bobby Pisano and Kathy Cunningham, Bobby Pisano survives a near death experience at an early age and discovers his love for basketball. He becomes a scoring phenom for his elementary school. In his first...

Gamechangers and Rainmakers is the compelling story of sports marketing and the creation of a trillion-dollar global business. Starting in the playing fields of Harrow, the book moves swiftly into the 1960s and on to 1980, by which time the Olympics had become toxic...

This book focuses on the variety of strategies developed by women athletes in the Pacific Islands to claim contested sporting spaces - in particular, rugby union, soccer, beach volleyball, recreational sports and exercise - as a prism to explore grassroots women's engagement with heavily...

The revised SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards are defining physical education (PE) programs, providing the framework for students' physical literacy journeys. Organization and Administration of Physical Education: Theory and Practice, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, incorporates the revised standards, making it the text...

This is the first book to introduce flipped learning in the context of physical education. It is a timely exploration of pedagogical approaches that draw on digital technologies that can allow learning online and at a distance to support important learning time for physical...

This book presents a detailed analysis of the experiences of (minority ethnic) physical education (PE) teachers in both schools and higher education contexts. It examines and questions the lack of ethnic diversity in PE teacher education in high-income developed countries and suggests important new...

Author: Frank EvansISBN-10: 023076858XISBN-13: 9780230768581Publisher: MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2013Pages: 314Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.70d

In my stories, I reflect on how I began racing in 2001 and, so far, have completed over 50 half marathons and over 300 Marathons and ultras. I finished my 50 Sates and DC marathons on June 1, 2014 in Deadwood, South Dakota and...

The 1800s is an ideal period for the study of cut and thrust swords. A wide variety of texts on broadsword, sabre, and cutlass are available in digital or reprint form. This teaching guide is designed to provide the historical fencing instructor a guide...

We are living in difficult times and we should do all we can to effect positive change in our world but in the midst of it all it is the warrior mind that survives. History has proven time and time again that fate favors...

KANDY Magazine Spring 2025 Issue DJ Amie Rose is spinning. It is a whole new world at Kandy as we dive head first into sports, sports, and more sports.Featuring Kandy girls Celebrity Stacey Hayes Girls with Candy Gia Ramey Gay World of Kandy -...

Discover the Inner Workings of the Global Sports NetworkIn an era when sports transcend cultural and national boundaries, The Olympic Ecosystem offers a comprehensive look at how international sports organizations come together to create one colossal platform. From a local club to the International...

College Head Tennis Coach, Adrian Gonzales, details eight ways to stay mentally tough on the tennis court. Learn How-To: Better Focus. Overcome Difficult Emotions. Understand Yourself and Your Opponent. Win More Matches. Enjoy Tennis More.Author: Adrian GonzalesISBN-10: 1714941655ISBN-13: 9781714941650Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2020Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The emergence of sport for development as a developmental strategy led by the United Nations and the use of sport by companies around the world as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies have brought to the fore its developmental utility. Within this broader...

This book is the result of a more in-depth analysis of a number of recent scientific articles in the field of physical preparation in general and small-sided games in particular. Our book deals with how to develop the quality of strength in footballers through...

Unlock the secrets of advertising success with this comprehensive guide! Dive into practical insights and real-world data to enhance your campaigns. Explore the Super Bowl as a live advertising lab, dissecting branding strategies, creative elements, and societal impacts. Learn from advertisers, agencies, and experts,...

Two events have happened since the publication of the original 2017 version of 57 Dog-Friendly Trails. First, the Caldor Fire in 2021 severely damaged some of the trails making them unfavorable for hiking. Second, new fees and seasonal closures have affected many trails. Thus,...