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Taylor & Francis Freeing the Female Body
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Taylor & Francis The Changing Face of the Football Business
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Taylor & Francis Sport and International Relations
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Taylor & Francis Barbarians Gentlemen and Players
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Taylor & Francis Football Culture
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Taylor & Francis The Future of Football
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Taylor & Francis The Changing Face of the Football Business
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Taylor & Francis Sport and International Relations
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Taylor & Francis Barbarians Gentlemen and Players
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Taylor & Francis Sport Social Problems and Issues
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Taylor & Francis Sports Economics
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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Taylor & Francis Sport Policy
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Taylor & Francis Sport and Policy
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Taylor & Francis Sport Education and Corporatisation
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Taylor & Francis Success and Failure of Countries at the Olympic Games
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Taylor & Francis The Sports Development of Hong Kong and Macau
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Taylor & Francis FIFA World Cup and Beyond
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ethnographies in Sport and Exercise Research
Book SynopsisEthnography has become an important method for researching and interpreting the social world, not least in the field of sport and exercise studies. Ethnographies in Sport and Exercise Research is the first book to provide a contemporary overview of the current state of ethnographic research and its application within sport and exercise, introducing and explaining a range of well-established and emerging ethnographic approaches.Featuring a heavyweight line-up of sport and exercise researchers, the book is divided into three parts. The first considers the methodological and theoretical aspects of ethnographic research, including: a history of ethnography in sport and exercise research the definition of the ethnographic field methods of gathering ethnographic data methods of representing ethnographic research. In the second part of the book, a series of chapter-length case studies, spanTrade Review‘This book is great for sport-focused individuals in the academy who are new to ethnographic research, who want to have a deeper understanding of what ethnography is in general, and who would like to explore ethnography as a research-method option … it opens a door for students to be involved in a somewhat underutilized but valuable research technique’, Boyun Woo, International Journal of Sport CommunicationTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Ethnography in sport-related research: influences, continuities, possibilities Part 1: Ethnography: methodological and theoretical considerations 3. Finding the Field: Ethnographic Research in Exercise Settings 4. Ethnography as a sensual way of being: Methodological and representational challenges 5. Ethnographic creative non-fiction: Exploring the what’s, why’s and how’s Part 2: Case Studies 6. Women’s lived experiences of health and ageing in physical activity 7. Suffering and the Loneliness of the Fell Runner: An Ethnographic Foray 8. The boxer in the mirror: The ethnographic-self as a resource while conducting insider research among professional boxers 9. Considering micropolitical (under)‘currents’: Reflections on fieldwork within an elite men’s rowing programme 10. Reflecting on the ‘perils of ethnography’: A case study of football fan rivalry in Birmingham 11. The legitimacy of ethnographic filming: Literary thoughts and practical realities 12. Traversing ontological dispositions: The intersection between remote Indigenous communities and elite urban-based men’s football organisation Part 3: Future considerations and directions 13. Walking the streets: The flâneur and the sociology of sport 14. The marginal place of ethnographic research in sport management
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Manning
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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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Death in Live Oak
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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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc Latent Power of the Soul
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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc Spiritual Knowledge
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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc Spiritual Man
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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc AIDS to Revelation
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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc The Character of Gods Workman
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Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc Back to the Cross
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Triumph Books Master Builder Junior
Book SynopsisMaster Builder Junior is the perfect starting strategy guide for kids beginning to explore and create in the world of Minecraft. This title contains everything players need to know to begin their adventure, including tips for getting started, descriptions of materials, details about friendly and hostile mobs, mining for everything from coal to diamonds, and how to tackle beginner building projects. Aimed at children aged 7 to 9, this guide is the ultimate introduction to Minecraft. Full-color screenshots will guide players along with easy-to-understand instructions tailored to this younger audience.
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Triumph Books Big Book of Fortnite: the Deluxe Unofficial Guide
Book SynopsisFortnite: Battle Royale has taken the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 50 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. The Big Book of Fortnite has all the tips and tricks you need to master the melee, whether you’re playing on a console, PC, or your phone. Illustrated with dozens of full-color screenshots, find essential information on big-picture offensive and defensive tactics, best practices for building, and indispensable combat techniques. Learn all about uncovering loot, optimizing weapons use, exploring map locations, establishing fortresses, and completing challenges—in solo, duo, or squad mode. This comprehensive guide is fully up to date and even includes features on top Twitch streamers and the many celebrities who are Fortnite superfans. The battle is on! Make sure you’re the last player standing.
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Familius LLC Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook
Book SynopsisResearch has shown what parents have known for a long time: sharing a fun family meal is good for the spirit, brain, and health of all family members. Recent studies link regular family meals with higher grade-point averages, resilience, and self-esteem. Additionally, family meals are linked to lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and depression.Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook gives you the tools to have fun family dinners with great food and great conversation. The book includes conversation starters as well as quick and easy recipes to bring your family closer. You will find tips for bringing your family to the table such as setting dinnertime goals, overcoming obstacles, managing conflicting schedules, and how to engage everyone in the conversation. Eat, Laugh, Talk also includes real stories from families who have successfully become a part of The Family Dinner Project’s growing movement. Let’s do dinner!Trade Review"The ideal cookbook to remind us that togetherness is the only perfection needed when it comes to dinnertime."- Carla Hall, chef and author of Carla Hall’s Soul Food "There's no doubt family dinner has proven social, emotional, and nutritional benefits for kids, but many parents grapple with a lot of obstacles (and guilt!) in trying to make it happen. Armed with these doable strategies, kid-friendly recipes, and dinner table games, families will feel empowered to gather around the table together more often to share meals—and make memories."- Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, author of The 101 Healthiest Foods For Kids and founder of Real Mom Nutrition "Eat, Laugh, Talk is a heartfelt guide through 52 weeks of easy, diverse, and tasty recipes along with real-life examples from families and how different family dinner 'case examples' have been resolved. Alongside both some expected and some unusual family scenarios are tips for conversation starters and dinner table games that pair well with different family dinners. Bringing together actual research from family therapy and nutrition science in the narrative, this book is an easy-to-read, delightful way for any family (however it may define itself) to revamp and reinvent itself around a positive family dinner experience. African curry, dessert sushi, and more, are just a few of the tantalizing recipes you will find to whet your family's appetite!" - Uma Naidoo, MD, director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital "Eat, Laugh, Talk! is a comprehensive mealtime guide for parents. Aiming to bring the whole family together for a healthy, home-cooked meal, the text sparks ideas for food and fun. It throws out perfectionism in favor of 'ease, affordability, taste, and versatility.' This approach celebrates small victories, like a toddler taking two bites of vegetables, and holds realistic expectations about challenges like technology, co-parenting, picky eaters, and children who respond to questions about their days with 'fine'. Straightforward, delicious recipes boast short ingredient lists whose items are readily available in grocery stores. Their instructions are direct and they involve short preparation times. They presume basic kitchen skills. Tasty, nutritious options for every course include Pineapple Sundaes, Lentil Sloppy Joes, and Curry Vegetable Dip.Sections about feeding groups and adapting recipes to dietary needs are also helpful, while the suggested games and conversation starters are adaptable to a wide variety of ages. They include 'Would you rather...?' and a joke jar kept on the table, and range from lighthearted but meaningful to more serious. The book suggests involving children in the meal process, helping them to feel engaged and, hopefully, making cajoling them into eating and interacting less necessary. Insights on resolving mealtime conflicts are particularly useful.This work is supported by research into the bountiful benefits of family meals, which include better physical health, greater emotional and mental health, and better educational outcomes. Beautiful photos of food and diverse families help in envisioning these proposed family meals.Brimming with commonsense wisdom, Eat, Laugh, Talk! paints an attainable picture of enjoyable family meals."- Melissa Wuske, FOREWORD Reviews
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Crecy Publishing TSR 2: Britain's Lost Cold War Strike Aircraft
Book SynopsisThis is a welcome revised and enhanced second edition of this comprehensive, accurate and honest account of the fascinating TSR2 story, tracing the project''s development from its origins in the 1950''s.Aimed at aviation historians and those interested in the history of military technology, the book examines the TSR2 project in detail, eliminating the many myths and misconceptions that have surrounded the aircraft for decades. Although much has been written about the TSR2''s history, a great deal of misinformation has been published on this subject which this book dismisses presenting the reader with a complete and realistic overview of the entire project.This book deals with the facts and not the emotion, speculation and fantasy which has plagued the subject for so long. It presents a detailed, factual and very readable account of the development and subsequent demise of TSR2 project. For this new edition an additional chapter concerning the F-111K, extracts from the TSR2 Crew Manual and other declassified technical TSR2 documentation, has been provided by Tony Buttler, the author of our respected British Secret Projects series who has researched this era of British military aviation for many years.
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Gingko Press Back in the Day Mini Edition
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Erasmus Ediciones Animal Vegetal Basura
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Cocina mediterránea A Book of Mediterranean Food
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El Arte de Bordar
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Almuzara La Andalucia de Gala
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