Sports & Recreation - General

Author: Karl NienhuisISBN-13: 9798992492507Publisher: Karl NienhuisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2025Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d

What happens when a rugby star loses his knees-and his mind?How far can mania take you, before you're forced to face the truth?In The Maniac with No Knees, Tyler Kania takes readers on a raw, unfiltered ride through his journey with undiagnosed Bipolar I...

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,...

There is a high incidence of distress in retiring athletes but very little guidance to understand why and what to do about it. Athletes, their families and coaches need this book as a Sports Career Transition guide. It will help top-level athletes, district and...

Enacts a radically interdisciplinary intersectionality to position performance-based research in solidarity with decoloniality This boldly innovative work interrogates the form and meaning of artistic research (also called practice research, performance as research, and research-creation), examining its development within the context of predominately white institutions...

Book provides two simplified Triangle Offenses for the Secondary Level Coach as well as an analysis of the professional level Triangle Offense. The author's winning percentage was 86%% while using the offenses provided in the book. Includes break down drills for teaching the offenseAuthor:...

The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: combatants were...

Mike Nicklaus is a popular, veteran player-the type of guy "who wasn't supposed to be a major leaguer," but his drive and determination surpassed almost everyone's expectations. A late round draft pick, he outperforms more heralded players every year, winning the admiration of baseball...

Flamenco dance and bullfighting are parallel arts with shared traditions, performance conventions and vocabularies of movement. This volume introduces readers to an ongoing discussion in Spanish scholarship about the links between these two quintessentially Spanish arts. The author--a dancer and a student of bullfighting--describes...

Many people have heard of the famous 12 Hours of Sebring, a once-around-the clock International Motorsports Associationsports car endurance race. Drivers and cars from all over the world compete in different classes, pounding around a long, bumpy airportroad circuit for a half day to...

"Finding the Goalposts" explores how sports clubs in Upington, South Africa, become dynamic spaces where young Black men actively shape and reshape ideals of masculinity. By focusing on the nuances of everyday interactions within these clubs, this study reveals how players negotiate complex expectations...

Conquering Clouds is an unputdownable memoir of a remarkable woman. This book has it all - from impoverished childhood death-defying adventure, failed romances and internationald fame as a balloonist. Ruth proves she has conquered more than clouds.Author: Ruth E. WilsonISBN-10: 064670673XISBN-13: 9780646706733Publisher: Ruth WilsonLanguage:...

Shipping Out: Race, Performance, and Labor at Sea provides a rare perspective on performance by staff above and below deck on Caribbean cruise ships, as viewed through the lenses of race, class, and gender. Drawing on her experiences as a destination lecturer on Caribbean...

The truth of a chess game is often revealed only towards the end of the game.The opening and middlegame stages, important as they are, sometimes provide no more than stepping stones for this vital last arena.We owe it to ourselves then to be as...

"Unique in its approach and really helpful with its information - this book is a must have for any owner" Written for the admirers, fans and owners of this wonderful breed, we are confident that you will greatly benefit from the tips and information...

Wai Dan Gung exercises go back to the Tang Dynasty (8th/9th century AD). Wai Dan Gung is considered a particularly effective form of Qi Gong, as it mobilizes and distributes the life energy Qi intensively in the body, so that a strengthening, positive effect...

4 Year Starter is a groundbreaking fusion of poetry and NFL storytelling, chronicling Wendell Patrick Carter's journey from a determined athlete to a celebrated writer. Through over 100 poems and personal reflections, Wendell shares the triumphs and challenges of his life, highlighting the lessons...

Originally published in 1867. The author was the designer and manufacturer of the famous Newhouse range of animal traps. This well illustrated book contains detailed chapters on: - Capturing All Kinds of Fur Bearing Animals - Curing Their Skins - Observations on the Fur...

Gregory J. Page, the author of Tale of Two Champions, comes from the same great state as Homer Hickam. Greg will tell you his story of how great challenges confronted him and his community. Take the journey with Greg as he reveals in great...

A chronological account of the events and players who have shaped the history of the Boston Red Sox. A Brief History of the Boston Red Sox also serves as a quick reference to individual-season highlights, player summaries, and commonly consulted statistics. A great gift...

Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by sports icons and obtaining their autograph? Well, I did as well, until I realized it can become a hobby and a challenge. What started as sports card collecting eventually led to collecting autographed sports memorabilia....

Is life truly like sports? The answer is not only an unequivocal and resounding yes but Life Is Like Sports: How to Triumph Over Life's Obstacles embarks upon an unprecedented and phenomenal approach that clearly illustrates and reveals the undeniably close relationship between sports...

In recent years, football has become an important field for institutional change and political steering in China. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party has placed football at the centre of its national rejuvenation agenda, seeking to transform the country into...

Running: As elementary as it gets.We run from point A to point B. Or, in the case of Boston Marathon, point H for Hopkinton to point B for Boston. The winner, whoever runs the fastest. Period. No judges subtract points for bad form. No...

"FAME: G.O.A.T" is a graphic novel celebrating the legendary careers of four sports icons: Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Wayne Gretzky, and Mike Tyson. Through vivid illustrations and dynamic storytelling, readers explore the lives and achievements of these GOATs (Greatest of All Time) in basketball,...

International attention on the abuse and exploitation of children and athletes in sport and its prevention has never been higher, as more cases of child abuse in sport have emerged across the globe in recent years. While there have been many developments in research,...

In a world where sports teams seek every possible edge to outperform their rivals, the realm of scouting and recruitment has undergone a revolutionary transformation. This enthralling book takes readers on a journey through the cutting-edge world of data science as it applies to...

In "Beyond the Stars: The Cooper Flagg Journey," readers are taken on an inspiring ride through the meteoric rise of one of basketball's most promising young talents. From his early days in a small Maine town to the bright lights and fierce competition at...

Have you ever seen a rattlesnake tied in a knot? How about a thirsty roadrunner, or a puffed up horned lizard? Join our young hero, Scout, as he runs into these and other animals in need while hiking the Arizona Trail with his dad....

This guide is a truly unique and informative book which is full of reliable and time tested information - written for the admirers and owners of this wonderful breed. Easy-to-read and in-depth in its nature - you will thoroughly enjoy your experience with this...

April 1946: the first 15 examples of the Vespa leave the Piaggio factory. This was the beginning of a unique and unrepeatable story, that of a revolutionary two-wheeled vehicle that as well as leaving an indelible trace in the history of transportation, has become...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Author: Ralph JonesISBN-10: 1542679400ISBN-13: 9781542679404Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2017Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d

This work tests the relationship between international sporting events and human rights. It finds that hosts are sensitive to the increased attention their position brings and are more likely to then behave themselves.Author: Zack BowersoxISBN-10: 1498562183ISBN-13: 9781498562188Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2018Pages:...

Author: Anne InghamISBN-10: 1469187477ISBN-13: 9781469187471Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2012Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Handgun shooting interests vary widely from practice at a shooting range with bulls eye targets, to plinking, to personal and home defense, hunting small and large game, local, regional and national competitive events and the Olympic Games. Handbook for Handguns provides insights and instructions...

If you've been waiting for a book on youth, interscholastic and intercollegiate sport that honors and addresses the need for cooperation among student-athletes, parents and coaches, and that embraces physiology, philosophy, and ongoing development-with a focus on what's best for the student-athlete, welcome home.The...

What can possibly account for the strange state of affairs in professional sports today? There are billionaire owners and millionaire players, but both groups are constantly squabbling over money. Many pro teams appear to be virtual "cash machines," generating astronomical annual revenues, but their...

Rooted in the powerful biblical scripture Mark 11:24, this concise and inspiring guide reveals how asking, believing, and taking purposeful action can unlock the doors to success. Whether you're striving to excel in your sport or transform your life, 11:24 outlines a simple yet...

The book explores the impact of martial arts on individual and collective development in Africa. Integrating cultural, social, educational and economic dimensions, this theme seeks to demonstrate how the martial arts represent a powerful lever for transforming African youth and strengthening community values. This...

Author: Matthew EricISBN-13: 9798348349004Publisher: Matthew EricLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2025Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d

Author: Joe BattagliaISBN-13: 9798348339487Publisher: Amazon Publisher HubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2025Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

Sparring in its refined and exalted stages quiets the mind and focuses its awareness into a total time vacuum. Imagine all your nerve endings and mental perceptions welded to the flickering impressions registered by your eyeball. There are no other thoughts, no other reactions,...

Shipping Out: Race, Performance, and Labor at Sea provides a rare perspective on performance by staff above and below deck on Caribbean cruise ships, as viewed through the lenses of race, class, and gender. Drawing on her experiences as a destination lecturer on Caribbean...

Hiking has never been easier for the absolute beginner! Do you love nature and want to spend more time in it, but you're concerned about the safety of going hiking on your own? Have you been wanting to go for a hike, but are...

Alex Bowman, the name reverberating through the adrenaline-fueled circuits of NASCAR, embodies the essence of a modern racing virtuoso. Born on April 25, 1993, in Tucson, Arizona, Bowman's journey to the upper echelons of motorsport has been nothing short of captivating. From his early...

Navigation has been a vital part of human exploration for centuries, and this book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of navigation. Written by experienced navigator William James Henderson, this work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of...

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,...