Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure Books

Book SynopsisOne grey dismal day, Janine Marsh was on a trip to northern France to pick up some cheap wine. She returned to England a few hours later having put in an offer on a rundown old barn in the rural Seven Valleys area of Pas de Calais. This was not something she’d expected or planned for.Janine eventually gave up her job in London to move with her husband to live the good life in France. Or so she hoped. While getting to grips with the locals and la vie Française, and renovating her dilapidated new house, a building lacking the comforts of mains drainage, heating or proper rooms, and with little money and less of a clue, she started to realize there was lot more to her new home than she could ever have imagined.These are the true tales of Janine’s rollercoaster ride through a different culture – one that, to a Brit from the city, was in turns surprising, charming and not the least bit baffling.Trade ReviewWarm, uplifting, and effervescent...Janine's voice and humor bubbles right off the page, making you want to pack your bags and visit her fixer-upper home in rural France * Samantha Verant *If you've ever dreamed of discovering "the real France," you won't want to miss this delightful book * Keith Van Sickle *

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Book SynopsisSkateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart. Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of 60s California to the latest developments in street-skating today. Written by a life-long skater who also happens to be an architectural historian, and packed through with full-colour images of skaters, boards, moves, graphics, and film-stills this passionate, readable and rigorously-researched book explores the history of skateboarding and reveals a vivid understanding of how skateboarders, through their actions, experience the city and its architecture in a unique way.Trade ReviewThe book is superbly researched, colorfully and beautifully illustrated, and thoroughly analyzes the topic. It has the physical appearance of an elegant coffee-table book combined with outstanding scholarship, effectively employing theory and empirical data, particularly the oral and written testimony of participants. * CHOICE *There's absolutely no way I can do the work justice here – the book is incredibly thought-provoking, especially from the perspective of actually being a skateboarder. I highly recommend it. * Sidewalk Magazine (praise for Skateboarding, Space and the City, 2001) *SA fine book that I recommend to any skateboarder who can read at a college level. * Big Brother Skateboarding Magazine (praise for Skateboarding, Space and the City) *This is an amazing book and a real surprise … A first. Pick it up and you’ll learn something interesting about the cities you skate in; you might even learn something about skating itself. * Slap Skateboard Magazine (praise for Skateboarding, Space and the City) *Skateboarders help us to think about buildings and their use. Borden argues that they draw our attention to the city as the site of perpetual change. * The Independent (praise for Skateboarding, Space and the City) *Borden owes as much to 30 years of personal passion and experience as he does to any architectural or social theory. * The Architect’s Journal (praise for Skateboarding, Space and the City) *Iain Borden’s contribution to the field must be considered a milestone ... Incorporat[ing] a great volume of visual and textual material [this is] an interesting account that will attract both passionate skateboarders and academics who seek to broaden their understanding and appreciation of this small but remarkably influential wooden board. * Brief Encounters *Table of ContentsIllustrations Acknowledgments 1. Introduction SECTION ONE Skateboard Scenes 2. Skateboards Scooters and Surfing Old School New School 3. Living by the Board Freaks and Geeks Everything in Between Home Turf and Foreign Lands Beer and Barneys Positive and Loving Middle Age Shred All Girl Skate Jam Polycultural Practices 4. Affiliate Worlds Being Professional Companies and Brands Organizations and Control Boom Boom HuckJam 5. Media Worlds Truth and Screw the Consequences Wide-Angled Viewing Skateboarding at the Movies Video Worlds Social Media SECTION TWO Skateboarding 6. Found Space Asphalt and Concrete Waves Forevers Into the Deep End Blue Tile Obsession 7. Skatopia Concrete Utopia Mutant Wood 8. Skatepark Renaissance A New Dawn Plazas and Paths Terrain Vague DIY Skatepark Worlds 9. Super-Architectural Space Body Space Ask the Coping Flow Projecting 10. Skate and Destroy The City is the Hardware Zero Degree Architecture Urban Rhythms Writing the City Decentred Objects Speaking the City 11. Movement Without Words Critical Citizens Beyond the Shiny Product Gifts of Freedom Ban This Skateboarding is Not a Crime SECTION THREE Skate and Create 12. Artistry Graphic Design Art Skateable Sculpture Creativity 13. Do It For Others Public Space Moving History Healthy Living Building Business Building Lives 14. Skateboarding – a Magnificent Life? References Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAt the start of the 137-kilometre Tour de Mont Aigoual, Tim Krabbé glances up from his bike to assess the crowd of spectators. Non-racers,' he writes. The emptiness of those lives shocks me.' Immediate and gripping from the first page, we race with the author as he struggles up the hills and clings on during descents in the unforgiving French mountains.Originally published in 1978, The Rider is a modern-day classic that is recognised as one of the best books ever written about the sport. Brilliantly conceived and best read at a break-neck pace, it is a loving, imaginative and passionate tribute to the art of cycle racing.Trade ReviewA beautiful, quiet piece of work: unusual, plausible, moving and poignant * Daily Telegraph, The Best Sports Books of All Time *A classic. Like all the best sports writing, The Rider manages to convey the excitement, determination and skill of the competitors even to readers who have little or no knowledge of the sport * London Review of Books *He lays bare the athlete's peculiar mixture of arrogance and terror, viciousness and camaraderie, and the result is one of the more convincing love stories of recent memory * New Yorker *The Rider is a beautiful brute, as hard and fast as a thin wheel in a concrete road * Observer *Its 148 pages will flash by in a blur of reckless, high-speed pleasure * Independent *The Rider perfectly captures the grim satisfaction and endorphin-thrill that comes from riding a bike faster than you did the time before. It's also a reminder of the pure pleasure of reading -- Jon McGregor

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Book Synopsis'This book is a not-so-small joy in itself.'NIGELLA LAWSON'Parkinson has the gift of making you look with new eyes at everyday things. The perfect daily diversion.'JOJO MOYES'Always funny and frank and full of insight, I absolutely love Parkinson's writing.'DAVID NICHOLLS'I loved this book . . . Parkinson's writing transports you to unexpected places of joy and comfort . . . these pages contain happiness.'MARINA HYDE'The twenty-first century feels a lot more bearable in Parkinson's company.'CHARLOTTE MENDELSONDrawn from the successful Guardian column, these everyday exultations and inspirations will get you through dismal days. Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown ('like bathing in marshmallow'), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts ('you'll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice'), celebrates pockets and gleefully abandons a book she isn't enjoying. Parkinson's everyday exaltations - selected from her immensely successful Guardian column - will utterly delight.FEATURES BRAND NEW MATERIAL'A compendium of delights.'OBSERVER'Delightful . . . a love letter to those little moments of bliss that get us through the daily grind.'RED

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Book SynopsisAchieve perfect putting with golf''s best-loved analyst and commentatorAs well as being a great tool for instruction, it''s also a fascinating insight into one of the world''s best putters. Tommy FleetwoodREVISED AND UPDATED!Climb the ladder to achieve one-putts by choosing the right putter, achieving an immaculate set up, reading the greens, acquiring touch and feel and honing your skills through drills with One Putt.This book also includes some stunning photography from Getty''s No.1 golf photographer as well as many shots of today''s leading Pros shot especially for the book.With one of TV''s best-loved golf analysts, Ken Brown''s own analysis and stories from a wealth of experience, this heavily illustrated, easy-to-follow book will make honing this golfing skill easy and entertaining.Trade ReviewThis is the young man most British Pros would choose to have putting for them. But it's not just natural talent that makes this lanky, young player so good; he putts and chips for three hours every day.Ken made an immediate impact on the tour in 1976 with his lethal short game, soon gaining the nickname "One Putt". His putting method was closely examined by all and sundry, including myself. From 6ft 2ins he would origami himself down into a rock solid stance, the only moving part appeared to be the head of his old hickory shafted putter. My practice times with Ken made me a better putter. I still work on his words of wisdom 40 years later and can clearly remember his bemused expression watching someone putt with so many moving parts.Over the years Ken Brown's advice has always came with authority and simplicity. On the putting green at Royal St. Georges before the first round of the Open he reminded me "let your attitude determine your golf, don't let your golf determine your attitude." My name ended up on the Claret Jug. From novice to aspiring major winner, I believe One Putt will work for you.You will hole more putts and understand why by reading this book. Ken takes you step by step up the putting ladder with a simple and easy-to-follow guide, revealing all you need to One Putt. I read it, so should you.I can hardly remember my own journey in golf without Ken Brown. He and I grew up playing Herts Boys' Colts and Herts County teams together through the summers of '74 and '75. He had two hallmarks; his stance and his old hickory relic putter. He had an instantly recognizable popping stroke which made that old thing work masterfully again and again. He has an easy going and affable style; a friend to golf and golfers on all levels and he shares his gift for putting and place in this game here. Thanks, Ken for your friendship and the secrets shared with this book.

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Book SynopsisI have been told that if you want to understand the island of Sicily at all, you must climb the volcanoto tread the hard rock for yourself. It is from Mount Etna, the great heart of fire that beats within Sicily, that this unusual guidebook begins discovering a land of exceptional beauty. It is a suggestive journey made of words and images that vividly recalls colours, life, and the thousand-year-old history of the diverse cultures of this triangle of land located in the middle of the Mediterranean.

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the fascination of golf as never before. This coffee table book is more than just a collection of impressive shots - it's a journey through the elegant world of golf, where every swing of the club tells an exciting story. The Stylish Life: Golf is a tribute to the elegance, style, and sophistication that have surrounded this sport for centuries. The beauty and prestige that are inseparable from golf are showcased by aesthetic photographs. A true homage to the tradition, the incomparable lifestyle, and the passion that comes with golf. The book invites you to experience the glamorous world of golf from a different perspective. Less technical know-how, but much more genuine emotions: on every page, a story of passion, dedication, and the pursuit of perfection that makes golf so unique is told. Whether you are an avid golfer yourself or simply admire the beauty and luxury of this sport, The Stylish Life: Golf is a timeless work that will captivate you time and time again. Let yourself be inspired by the fascinating images and immerse yourself in the incomparable atmosphere of golf.

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Book SynopsisWe are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of the next two issues of The Southern Way, the journal of record for all those interested in the history and heritage of the Southern Railway, its constituent companies and the Southern Region of British Railways. Edited by Kevin Robertson, whose extensive knowledge of all things SR and whose many publications on the railways of the south of England are well known to SR enthusiasts, each volume contains a series of authoritative articles on an always interesting range of topics, copiously illustrated with a wealth of photographs. Four issues of The Southern Way are published annually, usually in January, April, August and October and the regular issues of the journal are supplemented by occasional Southern Way Specials which focus in much greater depth on specific area of SR history, operations or traction.

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Book SynopsisComprises three classic works: Without Feathers, Getting Even , and Side Effects

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Book SynopsisA complete and unabridged edition of the inspirational classic that has sold more than 10 million copies.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to practice God's presence at all times and see His glory in every facet of life. Includes Spiritual Maxims--two classics in one!

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Book SynopsisLearn how to grow and dry flowers, plants and herbs to create dried floral arrangements that will breathe fresh life and style into your home without breaking the bank! In this contemporary reimagining of a timeless craft, Ann Lindsay Mitchell guides you through the method of drying flowers in three achievable steps: growing, drying and arranging. This excellent source of practical advice is explored through an encyclopaedic list of flowers and foliage with specific information on how to grow, cut and dry them to best effect. From coffee table posies and large arrangements to hand tied-gift bunches and wedding bouquets, beautiful photography accompanies guidance to creating arrangements with your newly dried flowers. Filled with delicate watercolour illustrations alongside stunning photography of both simple and elaborate floral arrangements, Forever Flowers is an exceptional guide to growing, drying and arranging. Suitable for both experienced professionals and hopeful newcomers to the art of drying flowers, the information in the book is an invaluable resource for all to reference and return to. Anyone can create everlasting arrangements for friends, home or occasions that can be cherished for years to come.Trade Review‘Knockout flower arrangements’ * Papercrafter *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Drying Greenery Drying methods Plants Annuals Perennials, biennnials, bulbs and small shrubs Shrubs and trees Wild plants and herbs Cultivated vegetables and herbs Other farm crops Arrangements Preparing material Arranging Index of plants

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Book SynopsisThe first book devoted to all-white houses celebrates modernist idealism and the play of light and shadow, showing how white can act as the perfect backdrop against which to animate our lifestyles.Trade Review'Striking, innovative and unusual' - Identity

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Book SynopsisA collaboration between Debbie North, access champion in the Yorkshire Dales, and local walking guide Jonathan Smith, brings together 32 of the best 'Accessible' walks (those without stiles) in the Yorkshire and Cumbrian Dales.

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Book SynopsisThis book charts the history of the US airlifter from its origins in World War II to today''s transport giants. In doing so, it reveals and describes numerous designs which never saw the light of day, examining the thinking behind them and giving insights into why they did, or did not, succeed. In many ways, this untold story of aviation history reflects both the changing face of conflict and the exercise of geo-political power; it has also had a major bearing on the development of civil aviation. The book has been made possible by the authors being given unprecedented access to major aerospace company archives, uncovering scores of design proposals which have never previously been revealed. It is profusely illustrated, much in full colour, with artwork and three-view drawings extracted from manufacturers'' archives and with photographs of original project models. As well as describing how airlifters were progressively developed to meet ever-more demanding military transport requirements, the book looks at other roles for which they were adapted, from nuclear test-beds to Space-Shuttle carriers. This previously untold story describes over 200 unknown, or little known, designs, and contains over 400 illustrations detailing some of the largest and most incredible aircraft ever conceived.

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Book SynopsisThe Golden Girl of British cycling opens up, for the first time, in searingly honest detail about what drives her to compete in a sport she no longer loves. Written with Donald McRae, 2-time winner of the William Hill Award, “Between the Lines” is a gripping story of success against the odds.

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Book SynopsisSex shouldn’t be satisfying, it should be mindblowing. With this simple and accessible guide to BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism) you can turn every night into an erotic fantasy.

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Book SynopsisFrom the early career of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and the early life of Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Manning provides a compelling look at football from the perspectives of two generations of players in the only family to claim four Superbowl victories and 18 Pro Bowl wins.Manning is an autobiographical history of the football industry written by football legend Peyton Manning and his father, an all-star in his own right, Archie Manning.  At the time, one was an experienced and battle-scarred father, and the other was a son who has exploded on to the national scene as one of the best young quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.  Together, they take a hard look at their own careers and comb through all of American football: dissecting the big-money madness, race relations within the NFL (and in sports in general), the rituals of bribery that mark college recruiting, and fans who can no longer id

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author James Grippando, a riveting, timely story ripped from the headlines. Defense attorney Jack Swyteck defends a white college student charged in Florida''s first racial terror lynching in more than a half century. When the body of Jamal Cousin, president of the pre-eminent black fraternity at the University of Florida, is discovered hogtied in the Stygian water swamps of the Suwanee River Valley, the death sets off a firestorm that threatens to rage out of control when a fellow student, Mark Towson, the president of a prominent white fraternity, is accused of the crime. Contending with rising political tensions, racial unrest, and a sensational media, Towson''s defense attorney, Jack Swyteck, knows that the stakes could not be higher''inside or outside the old Suwanee County Courthouse. The evidence against his client seems overwhelming. Then Jack gets a break that could turn the case. Jamal''s murder bears disturbing similarities to another lynching that occurred back in the Jim Crow days of 1944. Are the chilling parallels purely coincidental? With each twist and turn, Jack is convinced that his client may be the victim of something even more sinister than the case presented by the state attorney. For Jack, it''s about the truth. And he''s determined to find it, no matter what the cost.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the youth sport parent experience through the lens of social capital, a cornerstone social science concept of the past 30 years. Social capital reflects the value of oneâs social networks, and the actual and potential benefits â and costs â of relationships. Bringing together a team of kids for a season also brings together their families who all must negotiate this new social world. Within this world, relationships are bound to form, and these are the foundation upon which this project rests.Youth sport scholars have traditionally been interested in questions such as: how many kids play sports, what sports they play, how and why do they start playing and stop playing, and the costs and benefit of participation. However, aside from sensational examples of youth sport parents behaving badly, scholars know far less about the parental experience. This time is meaningful for parents, because parents often spend as much or even more time at the fieTable of Contents1. Introduction: youth sport and social capital 2. Mechanisms of social capital creation and consumption in a youth baseball league 3. What resources do parents exchange in the VCLL? 4. Benefactors and beneficiaries in social capital exchanges 5. The curious case of child care: an anomaly within social capital exchange motives in a youth sport organization 6. From the kids to ‘The Kids’ – the development of negative social capital I a Little League Baseball organization 7. Epilogue: a discussion of the connections between youth sport and social capital 8. Appendix: the structure of the VCLL

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Book SynopsisThis volume serves to expand theory-driven understandings of active sport tourism by showcasing five empirical studies examining a variety of active sport tourism contexts. These include table tennis at the World Veteranâs Championships, ultramarathon, running/cycling/triathlon, skiing/snowboarding, and a range of issues such as active ageing and travel-related carbon footprints. The volume also seeks to explore possibilities for future directions in active sport tourism and act as a catalyst for ongoing scholarly inquiry.Travelling to take part in active sporting pursuits is growing in popularity around the world. Active sport tourism encompasses travel to participate in a myriad sports, as well as in competitive participatory sport events. Much of the recent growth in active sport tourism is associated with travel to compete in participatory sport events, notably the big city international marathon events; amateur running, triathlon, and cycling events; Masters GamesTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Special Issue Active Sport Tourism 2. ‘Doing it for Dot’: exploring active ageing sport tourism experiences through the medium of creative analytical practice 3. Ultramarathon runners’ perception of place: a photo-based analysis 4. Exploring sport participants’ event and destination choices 5. The carbon footprint of active sport tourists: an empirical analysis of skiers and boarders 6. The relationship between sport tourists’ perceived value and destination loyalty: an experience-use history segmentation approach

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Book SynopsisStatistics for Sport and Exercise Studies guides the student through the full research process, from selecting the most appropriate statistical procedure, to analysing data, to the presentation of results, illustrating every key step in the process with clear examples, case-studies and data taken from real sport and exercise settings.Every chapter includes a range of features designed to help the student grasp the underlying concepts and relate each statistical procedure to their own research project, including definitions of key terms, practical exercises, worked examples and clear summaries. The book also offers an in-depth and practical guide to using SPSS in sport and exercise research, the most commonly used data analysis software in sport and exercise departments. In addition, a companion website includes more than 100 downloadable data sets and work sheets for use in or out of the classroom, full solutions to exercises contained in the book, plus over 1,300 PoTable of Contents1. Data, Information and Statistics 2. Using this book 3. Descriptive Statistics 4. Standardized scores 5. Probability 6. Data distributions 7. Hypothesis testing 8. Correlation 9. Linear Regression 10. t Tests 11. Analysis of Variances 12. Factorial ANOVA 13. Multivariate ANOVA 14. Nonparametric tests 15. Chi Square 16. Statistical Classification 17. Cluster Analysis 18. Data Reduction using Principal Components Analysis 19. Reliability 20. Statistical Power

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of The Geography of Tourism and Recreation provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the interrelationship between tourism, leisure and recreation from geographical and social science perspectives. It still remains the only book to systematically compare and contrast in a spatial context, tourism and recreation in relation to leisure time, offering insight into the demand, supply, planning, destination management and impacts of tourism and recreation.Whilst retaining its accessible style and approach this edition has been significantly updated to reflect recent developments and new concepts from geography which are beginning to permeate the tourism and recreational field. New features include: Content on the most recent developments, climate change, sustainability, mobilities and crisis management in time and space as well as trends such as low cost airlines and the control of land transport by transnational operators in the EU such as Arriva. More attention to management issues such as innovation and the spatial consequences for tourism and leisure development. New case studies and examples to showcase real life issues, from both developed and developing countries, especially the US, China and South Africa. Completely revised and redeveloped to accommodate new, user- friendly features: case studies, insights, summary points and learning objectives. Written by leading academics, this is essential reading for all tourism, geography, leisure and recreation students. Trade Review"They just keep getting better and better. This new edition of The Geography of Tourism and Recreation is an outstanding example of contemporary and cutting-edge thinking in the dynamic subfield of tourism geographies. It exemplifies a heterogeneous approach to understanding the spatial implications of tourism, the industry and its functions in diverse settings and ecosystems, and its impacts on human and natural environments. For an innovative examination of current trends in tourism, this book is essential reading for anyone who studies, teaches, or practices the business, art and science of tourism." - Dallen J. Timothy, Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA. "In the often nebulous and many-sided world of tourism geographies, where space and place are simultaneously attraction and constraint, product and site, destination and experience, there are no more knowledgeable, versatile or sure footed guides than C.Michael Hall and Stephen Page. They have led a generation of students and researchers and in this fourth edition they continue the intellectual journey into the emerging social, economic and political realities of the 21st century." - G.J.Ashworth, Professor, Department of Planning, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, Netherlands. Table of Contents1. Introduction: Tourism Matters! 2. The Demand for Recreation and Tourism 3. The Supply of Recreation and Tourism 4. The Impacts of Tourism and Recreation 5. Urban Recreation and Tourism 6. Rural Recreation and Tourism 7. Tourism and Recreation in Wilderness and Protected Areas 8. Coastal and Marine Recreation and Tourism 9. Tourism and Recreation Planning, Policy and Governance 10. The Future

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Book SynopsisIn critical sport studies, the place of animals has been a relatively minor field of inquiry. Much of this research has addressed animals with regard to gambling, via studies of horse racing. Increasingly, however, riding the animal studies wave, sport studies researchers are looking more extensively at interspecies relations and taking up topics connected to Posthumanism. In this book, contributors offer the first comprehensive overview of the implications of this new field for sports studies, exploring subjects including the horse-rider relationship, the marketing of professional rodeo, the ethics of the sport of dog agility, and many more.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Sport, Animals and Society Michelle Gilbert and James Gillett Historical and Evolving Dichotomies 2. Taming the Wild: Rodeo as a Human-Animal Metaphor Arnold Arluke and Robert Bogdan 3. Human Horse Partnerships: Beyond the Dressage Stephen J. Smith 4. The Masters of Nature: Golf, Non-Humans, and Consumer Culture Brad Millington and Brian Wilson Human and Animal Relations 5. "The Horse Has Got to Want to Help": Human-Animal Habituses and Networks in Amateur Show Jumping Kirrilly Thompson and Lynda Birke 6. From Sport to Therapy: The Social Stakes in the Rise of Equine-Assisted Activities Jerome Michalon 7. Taking Teamwork Seriously: The Sport of Dog Agility as an Ethical Model of Cross-Species Companionship Giuliana Lund Ethics and Violence in Sport 8. The Ethics of Interspecies Sports S.P. Morris 9. The Virtue of Compassion: Animals in Sport, Hunting as Sport, and Entertainment Gabriela Tymowski 10. Necroposian Nights: Animal Sport, Civility and the Calgary Stampede Kevin Young and Brittany Gerber Sporting Identities of Human and Animal Athletes 11. A Star is Born to Buck: Animal Celebrity and the Marketing of Professional Rodeo Susan Nance 12. (Dis)Abled Riders and Equestrian Sports Marie Larneby and Susanna Hedenborg 13. Branding Boundaries: Colonial Sporting Identities and the Racialized Body R. Scott Carey, Rob Millington and Carolyn Prouse Future Directions 14. Young Equestrians: The Horse Stable as a Cultural Space Michele Gilbert 15. Embodied Communication: The Poetics and Politics of Riding Natalie Corinne Hansen 16. Communion Without Collision: Animals, Sport and Interspecies Co-Presence Michael Atkinson and Kass Gibson

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Book SynopsisA visual presentation of the origins, principles and practices of Tibetan yoga, the hidden treasure at the heart of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition. Tibetan yoga is the hidden treasure at the heart of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition: a spiritual and physical practice in pursuit of an expanded experience of the human body and its energetic and cognitive potential. Ian A. Baker progressively introduces the core principles and practices of Tibetan yoga in this pioneering overview. In addition to meditations, visualizations and practices for the breath and body, these include elements rather less familiar to yoga initiates in the West, including sexual yoga; dream yoga or lucid dreaming; and yoga practices enhanced by psychoactive plant or mineral substances. Such techniques facilitate the individual's journey towards transcendence of the human self and suffering, and ultimately to Buddhist enlightenment. Baker draws on contemporary scientific research and contemplative and humanitarian traditions to enable the reader to understand these practices. Tibetan Yoga includes contemporary ethnographic photography and works of Himalayan art that have never been published before, as well as illustrations of yogic practice and theory from historical books of instruction. It will appeal to students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as anyone interested in mindbody medicine, Tantric art and the ethnography and cultural traditions of the Himalayas.

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Book Synopsis Over 100 of the world's most famous and fascinating card games and tricksThe ultimate card-player's companion, crammed with over 300 pages of games to provide hours of engrossing entertainment playing in groups or by yourself. A tricks section provides ways to astound your friends and family with your seemingly effortless skills. Both games and tricks cater for a range of abilities so that you can progress and expand your repertoire.Bridge, Brag, Poker, Rummy and Cribbage - all the classics are here, along with all their variations, as well as lesser known games such as Red Dog, Beleaguered Castle and Quinto. With easy-to-follow explanations for each game including their origins, rules, ranking of cards and tactics, as well as clear illustrations of sample hands, scoring systems and a full glossary of terms, you can quickly make yourself familiar with games you've never tried. Tricks include sleights and shuffling tricks, tricks with prep

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Book SynopsisLilly Higgins is the ultimate modern homemaker. Here she shares over 70 things to make, do and eat at home to welcome every season.With many of us spending more time at home nowadays, finding things to do around the house is something we have grown to appreciate more than ever. Whether it's baking, knitting or finding things to make and do with children, these calm, creative moments will make beautiful memories of a happy home.Here you'll be inspired by ideas for family celebrations, crafts to cosy up your interiors, activities to do with kids and simple ways to welcome the seasons.Reflecting the Irish calendar, from St Brigid's crosses in February to Christmas wreaths in December, The Homemade Year will help you move gently through the months and make everyday moments special.

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Book SynopsisSports Economics is the ideal introduction for all sport management and sport policy students and those for whom economics is a relatively new area of study. The book will also provide an ideal introduction to sports economics for economics students new to the area. Specifically designed to make economics accessible the context of sport is the focus of analysis, ensuring that this book is lively, accessible and approachable. The full scope of the sports economy is examined, covering the three main arenas in which sport takes place - mass participation, professional sports and sports events. The key elements of the economic representation of these three markets are considered, such as the underlying demand for and supply of these sports, together with the main policy issues affecting themWhilst truly international in scope, it focuses particularly on specific comparisons between the US, the UK and mainland Europe. The breadth of discussion and international empTable of Contents1. The Economics of Sport 2. The Nature, Organisation and Economic Significance of Sports 3. The Economics of Sports Participation 4. The Economics of Sports Participation: Evidence 5. The Supply of Participant Sport: The Public and Private Sector 6. The Supply of Participant Sport: Volunteers and Sports Clubs 7. The Market for Professional Sports: General Themes 8. Uncertainty of Outcome, Competitive Balance and Bias in Sports Leagues 9 Cross-subsidisation in Professional Sports Leagues 10. The Demand for Professional Team Sports: Attendance and Broadcasting 11. The Labour Market in Professional Team Sports 12. The Economics of Sports Events and Infrastructure

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Book SynopsisWhat is everyone’s favorite thing about hand knits? The coziness! This book offers 30 knitted patterns inspired by international knitting traditions for socks, sweaters, scarves, and hats. If you are a fan of cozy fair isle—it’s in here. If you are looking for a cozy Norwegian knit pattern—it’s in here—the cozier the better. These stylish projects are inspired by knitting traditions from around the world, such as Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, the Americas, and Asia. Each project is partnered with complete illustrated patterns, beautiful four-color photography, schematics and diagrams, and alternatives for yarns and needle weights and sizes to help you get the results you want. The patterns range from simple to more complicated, making this a great book to grow your craft. With Cozy Knits, create beautiful and gift-able cozy knits for friends and famTable of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION Scarves Min Ulla Norwegian Scarf Icelandic Yoke Scarf Bavarian Twisted Stitches Commuter Scarf European Cowl French “Coco" Woven Scarf Celtic Felted-Flower Scarf Stranded Fair Isle Scarf Cabled Aran-Inspired Scarf Chinese Good Fortune Scarf Pendleton Scarf Central Park Möbius-Strip Scarf Hats & Mittens Finnish Päivätär Hat and Mittens Winter Garden Hat and Mittens Icelandic Leaf Pattern Tam and Mittens Aran Islands Teampall Breachain Hat and Gloves Turning Tides Hat and Mittens Japanese Sashiko Hat and Mittens Fenceline Cap and Gloves Peruvian Ch’ullu Hat and Fingerless Gloves Socks Bohus-Style Peerie Socks Uppsala Socks Norwegian Socks Gansey Socks Short-Row Fair Isle Socks He’ mo Leannan Kilt Hose Estonian Kapõtad Socks Bavarian Twisted Stitches Socks Dura-Europos Socks Andean-Inspired Socks Poppy Socks: Turkish Socks ABBREVIATIONS STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM YARN SOURCES ABOUT THE DESIGNERS INDEX

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Book SynopsisWith over 150 knots and splices, The Handy Book of Knots is guaranteed to amuse for hours on end.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Chapter 1 OVERHAND KNOTS, HALF-KNOTS & HALF HITCHES Chapter 2 FIGURE-OF-EIGHT KNOTS Chapter 3 BOWLINES & SHEET BENDS Chapter 4 CROSSING KNOTS Chapter 5 WRAP-AND-TUCK KNOTS Chapter 6 MAVERICKS & MUTATIONS Chapter 7 CRAFTS GLOSSARY INDEX FURTHER INFORMATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisThis affordable edition of the classic Christian novel that has inspired generations of Christians to walk as Jesus would is now available in attractive new packaging.

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