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Book Synopsis"It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book." -- from the Foreword by Bruce Schwab The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone Solo sailing is within any sailor's grasp with a little forethought--and this essential guide.Got a 35-foot sailboat? No problem. Is the wind blowing 20 knots? No problem. Are you racing offshore overnight? Even better. Singlehander Andrew Evans learned the hard way how to sail and race alone--with lots of mishaps, including broaches and a near tumbling over a waterfall--and in Singlehanded Sailing he shares the techniques, tips, and tactics he has developed to make his solo sailing adventures safe and enriching.Learn everything you need to know to meet any solo challenge, including: Managing the power consumption aboard a boat to feed the electric autopilot Setting and gybing a spinnaker Finding time to sleep Dealing with heavy weatTable of ContentsForeword by Bruce SchwabChapter One/Introduction My HeroesChapter Two/The Mental ChallengeStress and CopingHallucinations/Hearing Voices /Boredom/Emotional Inertia Sleep Approaches to SleepPolyphasic sleepThe 3:00AM EffectChapter Three/Sailboat Design and SetupWhat Boat to Look ForKey Features of a Singlehanding SailboatHelm/Cockpit/Mast/Single backstay with no running backstay/Below Deck/Rudder DesignMultihulls Insurance for the Singlehander Boat SetupJack linesTetherIt Does No Good If Not Worn LiefelinesHandrails Chapter Four/Four Boats Designed for Singlehanding Figaro Beneteau IIMini 6.50The Class 40IMOCA 60Chapter Five/Keeping the Boat UprightWater BallastCanting Keel Rudder Load What Does the Daggerboard Do Dynamic Stability SystemsThe MastFinal ThoughtsChapter Six/Self Steering SystemsAlternative Self Steering MethodsShock-Cord Sailing Tiller Line System – for BeatingStorm Jib Steering SystemDownwind – Poled Out Jib SystemSheet to Tiller systemsAutopilot or Wind Vane Using a Wind VaneAutopilots Tacking and Gybing using an autopilotRemote Control Wind Vanes Homemade Wind Vane Chapter Seven/Power SystemsPower Generation Chapter Eight/Singlhanded Boat HandlingLeaving the Dock and ReturningAnchoringMooringClimbing the Mast Folding the HeadsailChapter Nine/Singlehanded Sail Handling and Sailing Understanding sail trimSailing upwindChanging foresailsThe Symmetrical SpinnakerGybing the SpinnakerGybing the Spinnaker without an AutopilotDousing the Chute When things go bad—fouled spinnaker Tweakers – Use them properlyGybing without the PoleAsymmetrical spinnakerDousing an AsymmetricalExtreme windsHeaving-toChapter Ten/Racing – Get into ItHandicap adjustment for singlehanding against crewed boatsThe starting lineRounding the windward markLeeward markChapter Eleven/Maintaining a Winning Attitude for the Duration of a Long Distance Singlehanded RaceThe Most Important Point: Sail Harder Comparing with the IditarodAssessing FactorsExperience/Confidence /Self SponsorshipThe Disconnect: Singlehanders Need to Actively Sail the Boat for SuccessEnergy and LethargyImproving EnergyMindfulnessMindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) approach The Role of CompetitionRacing against reports Race against herself Improving ComfortFinal ThoughtsChapter Twelve/See and Be SeenNavigationMaintaining a LookoutRadarAIS Radar ReflectorsActiveFlashlightPassive Radar Reflectors A Testament to the Centerboard SonarChapter Thirteen/Managing Heavy WeatherHeavy Weather Accounts Key Heavy Weather ConsiderationsDroguesDrogue Launching and RetrievalDrogues and SinglehandersChapter Fourteen/Dealing with DamageCase Studies: DismastingDealing with Dismastings—An Alternate Approach Mental Approach to Major Damage Other Varieties of DamageThe Role of Ingenuity and How to Prepare for DamagesLessons from the Crash Test Boat/Yachting Monthly—Dealing with Punctures [h1]Case Study: Losing a HeadstayChapter Fifteen/Living Singlehanded, Including First Aid FoodClothingOther Matters Looking After the bodyUrinatingBowel MovementsDiaper Rash – not just for babies anymoreKeeping CleanFirst AidMedical References First Aid Kit Advice from the SHTP 2012 Seminar Series Chapter Sixteen/Spiritual Side to SinglehandingThoreau's InsightsBuddhist Perspective Christian PerspectiveReferences for Singlehanders Index

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Book SynopsisSlipless in Settle is a sentimental journey around club cricket in the north of England, a world far removed from the clichéd lengthening-shadows-on-the-village-green image of the summer game. This is hardcore cricket played in former pit villages and mill towns. Winner of the 2011 MCC Cricket Book of the Year, it is about the little clubs that have, down the years, produced some of the greatest players Britain has ever seen, and at one time spent a fortune on importing the biggest names in the international game to boost their battle for local supremacy.Slipless in Settle is a warm, affectionate and outrageously funny sporting odyssey in which Andrew Flintoff and Learie Constantine rub shoulders with Asbo-tag-wearing all-rounders, there''s hot-pot pie and mushy peas at the tea bar, two types of mild in the clubhouse, and a batsman is banned for a month for wearing a fireman''s helmet when going out to face Joel Garner . . .Trade Review** 'By turns wry, tender and bawdy, Pearson's prose is none the less as steady and measured as a glob of gravy running down the side of a Yorkshire pudding. For anyone wishing to sample 'cricket with the crusts on', Slipless in Settle is well worth the detour Sunday Telegraph ** 'Packed with comic tales to delight the cricket aficionado and non-fan alike DAILY MIRROR

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Book SynopsisThe Ashes may be the longest and fiercest sporting soap opera the world has known. The anticipation is always intense, expectations are high and, for England fans, disappointment is almost inevitable, as we usually lose. But it''s a drug we can never kick. How have we got into this state? Can we ever break free?Marcus Berkmann knows he can''t and has stopped even trying. ASHES TO ASHES is the first emotional history of the contest, shamelessly eschewing balance and objectivity to give the punter''s view of every series since 1972. This new edition updates the tale to the victorious 2009 series, while remaining brutally realistic about our chances in 2010 and beyond . . .Trade Review** 'Very perceptive, and very funny * LITERARY REVIEW *** 'The book oozes a laddish solidarity. . . Berkmann's wit lays bare the painful vicissitudes of hoping for English success * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *** 'Did Berkmann waste his time watching all those Ashes games? This lovely book is proof he did not * DAILY MAIL *** 'By far the best gentle, bleakly comic take on the series * OBSERVER *

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Book SynopsisBecoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skills set and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice. Aimed at advanced students and novice-to-expert practitioners, in this book the authors explore the latest scientific evidence and apply it to exercise selection and programming choices across the full range of areas in strength and conditioning, from strength and power, speed and agility, to aerobic conditioning. Since the first edition of this text was written extensive research has expanded the supporting evidence base that provides the theoretical foundation for each chapter. In addition, some areas that were previously under-researched have now been expanded and some key concepts have been further challenged. Each chapter is written by experts with experience in a wide variety of sports, including both applied and research experience, ensuring this concise but sophisticated textbook is the perfeTrade Review"Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence-based Approach is a fantastic core text which students in particular should read. It covers all the key areas relating to developing your athlete, programming and monitoring your athletes and of course, coaching your athlete, which provides a great blend of theory and practice with a fantastic author line-up adding to the credibility of this book."Chris Bishop Programme Leader: MSc in Strength and Conditioning, Middlesex University, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction to the 2nd edition1. Strength and Conditioning: Coach or Scientist? Part 1: Developing Your Athlete 2. Developing Muscular Strength and Power3. Stretch-shortening Cycle and Muscle-tendon Stiffness4. Understanding and Developing Aerobic Fitness5. Repeat Sprint Ability: Physiological Basis and Implications for Training6. Concurrent TrainingPart 2: Programming and Monitoring for Your Athlete7. Periodisation8. Strategies to Enhance Athlete Recovery9. Priming Match Day Performance: Strategies for Team Sport Players 10. Fitness Testing and Data Analysis11. Analysis and Presentation of Fitness Test Results12. Eccentric Training: Scientific Background and Practical Applications13. Cluster Sets: Scientific Background and Practical ApplicationsPart 3: Coaching Your Athlete 14. Movement Screening: A Systematic Approach to Assessing Movement Quality15. Technical Demands of Strength Training16. Weightlifting for Sports Performance17. Plyometric Training18. Training for Change of Direction and Agility19. Speed and Acceleration Training20. Applied Coaching Science21. Developing as a Coach: Leadership, Culture and Purpose

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Book SynopsisFatigue is a condition spanning the breadth of human functioning in health and disease and is a central concern in sport and exercise. Even so we are yet to fully understand its causes. One reason for this lack of understanding is that we seldom consider fatigue from an evolutionary perspective - as an adaptation that provided reproductive success. This ground-breaking book outlines the evidence that fatigue is a result of adaptations distinctive to humans. It argues that humans developed adaptations which led to enhanced fatigue resistance compared with other mammals and discusses the implications in the context of exercise, health and performance. Highly illustrated throughout, it covers topics such as defining and measuring fatigue, the emotional aspect of fatigue, how thermoregulation affects the human capacity to resist fatigue, and fatigue in disease. Human Fatigue is essential reading for all exercise Table of Contents1. Evolution and Natural Selection in Human Performance, Health and Disease, 2. Safety Factors, Reserve and Trade-offs, 3. Not Just Cousins, 4. Defining and Measuring Fatigue, 5. Morphology and Skeletal Muscle, 6. The Brain: The Emotional Aspect of Fatigue, 7. The Environment: Temperature and The Human Capacity to Resist Fatigue, 8. Energy In, Energy Out – And Fatigue, 9. Power Versus Endurance, 10. Fatigue in Disease

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Book SynopsisWinner of the James Beard Foundation Book Award From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of braised endive, there's no food more satisfying than a well-braised dish.Trade Review"The clearest directions I've ever read thread the way with ease to perfect braises, the most succulent of dishes." -- Deborah Madison"Stevens's book smashes the braising barrier and proves that she is a gifted technician as well as world-class teacher." -- Alton Brown"The definitive guide to those incomparable one-pot dishes that combine complex sauces with meltingly tender meats and poultry…I know that All About Braising will become a treasure in my own kitchen." -- Anne Willan, founder, Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne"Filled with friendly advice, inspired insights, and great recipes, it will make you a better cook." -- Judy Rodgers, author of The Zuni Café Cookbook

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully updated and revised new edition, this is still the only up-to-date, practical guide to the use of technology in sport and exercise biomechanics. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing and measurement, along with advice on choosing equipment and using it effectively. The second edition includes two completely new chapters on qualitative movement analysis and the assessment of movement coordination, and covers every key functional area in the biomechanics curriculum, including: motion analysis using video and on-line systems measurement of force and pressure measurement of torque and power using isokinetic dynamometry electromyography computational simulation and modelling of human movement research methodologies data processing. Published in association with the British AssTable of Contents1. Introduction [Carl J. Payton and Adrian Burden] 2. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of Technique [Adrian Lees] 3. Assessing Movement Coordination [Peter F. Lamb and Roger M. Bartlett] 4. Motion Analysis Using Video [Carl J. Payton and Christopher R. Hudson] 5. Motion Analysis Using On-line Systems [Clare E. Milner] 6. Measurement of External Forces [Nachiappan Chockalingam and Aoife Healy] 7. Surface Electromyography [Adrian Burden] 8. Isokinetic Dynamometry [Vasilios Baltzopoulos] 9. Data processing and Error Estimation [John H. Challis] 10. Research Methods: Sample Size and Variability Effects on Statistical Power [David R. Mullineaux and Jonathan Wheat] 11. Computer Simulation Modelling in Sport [Maurice R. Yeadon and Mark A. King]

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Book SynopsisIt is an essential skill for any strength and conditioning coach to be able to reliably assess the physical performance of their athletes and communicate the results and their implications to performers and coaches, alike. Performance Assessment in Strength and Conditioning is the first textbook to clearly and coherently suggest the most appropriate and reliable methods for assessing and monitoring athletesâ performance, as well as including detailed sections on testing considerations and the interpretation and application of results.The book explores the full range of considerations required to reliably assess performance, including questions of ethics and safety, reliability and validity, and standardised testing, before going on to recommend (through a comparison of field- and laboratory-based techniques) the optimal methods for testing all aspects of physical performance, including: injury risk jump performance <Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Role of Assessing and Monitoring Performance Part 1: Testing Considerations 1. Ethical and Health and Safety Issues 2. Psychological Issues during Assessment of Performance 3. Reliability, Validity and Measurement Error 4. Standardisation of Testing 5. Structured Testing vs. Continual Monitoring Part 2: Assessment Methods 6. Assessment of Factors Associated with Injury Risk 7. Vertical Jump Testing 8. Sprint Testing 9. Change of Direction and Agility 10. Strength – Isometric and Dynamic Testing 11. Assessment of Power 12. Aerobic Performance Assessment 13. Body Composition Assessment 14. Combined Assessment Methods Part 3: Interpretation and Application 15. Interpretation of Results 16. Presentation and Communication of Results 17. Application to Training

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Book SynopsisThe fast and easy way to perfect your bowling game Bowling is an inexpensive date, an affordable night out for the whole family, and a fun hangout activity for kids of all ages. Bowling For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play for this iconic American sport.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The Opening Frame. Chapter 1: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Bowling. Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Basics of the Game. Chapter 3: Heading to the Center. Chapter 4: Buying Your Own Ball, Shoes, and Accessories. Part II: Body Basics: Throwing Yourself into the Game. Chapter 5: Finding Your Form and Style. Chapter 6: Positioning Yourself for a Smooth Approach. Chapter 7: Throwing the Ball. Chapter 8: Correcting Common Approach Problems. Part III: Time to Get Rolling: Making Your Shot. Chapter 9: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Hook Shots. Chapter 10: Knocking ’Em All Down: The Secrets to Bowling Strikes. Chapter 11: Picking Up Spares. Chapter 12: Conquering Classic Splits. Part IV: Staying on Your Game. Chapter 13: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Oil on the Lanes. Chapter 14: Staying in the Game, Physically and Mentally. Chapter 15: Improving Your Game on Your Own or with a Coach's Help. Chapter 16: Bowling When You Have Special Health Conditions. Part V: Joining Others at the Center. Chapter 17: Taking the Kids Bowling. Chapter 18: Playing in Leagues and Tournaments. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Add 10 Points (Or More) to Your Score. Chapter 20: Ten Tricks to Throwing a Great Hook. Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make Bowling More Fun. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisScheisse! recounts the extraordinary story of Union Berlin, the German Bundesliga's most spirited football club, interwoven with a witty history of contemporary Berlin.Trade Review'Fascinating' Daily Mail'A wonderful journey into the heart of a very unique club' Raphael Honigstein'The history and culture of a special football club deserve a special kind of chronicling – and Holden has executed it to perfection' Patrick Barclay'An engrossing portrait' Philip Oltermann'For the first time, Scheisse is a good thing! A captivating read on one of the most unique clubs in world football' Archie Rhind-Tutt'A beautifully crafted set of stories that reveal a personal history of one of Germany’s most special clubs and cities' Jonathan Harding'Holden superbly captures the myth, history and spirit that make Union so very special and beloved' Andreas Michaelis'A fascinating tale that is expertly told' Adam Bate'A must-read for any football romantic, regardless of where you're from and what team you support' Cristian Nyari

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Book SynopsisThe post-war era was British speedway's golden age. Ten million spectators passed through the turnstiles of a record number of tracks at the sport's peak. With league gates as high as 80,000, speedway offered a colourful means of escape from the grim austerity of the times. A determinedly clean image, with no betting and rival fans mingling on the terraces, made speedway the family night out of choice. The sport thrived despite punitive taxation and Government threats to close down the speedways as a threat to industrial productivity. A three-division National League stretched from Exeter to Edinburgh and the World Championship Final attracted a capacity audience to Wembley. Test matches against Australia provided yet another international dimension. Even at the height of its popularity, speedway was a sporting edifice built on unstable foundations, which crumbled alarmingly as the 1950s dawned and Britain's economic and social recovery brought competing attractions like television.

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Book SynopsisFrom the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. It’s a book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty. Most of all, it’s a book that changes the paradigm, showing us that yoga isn’t about how one looks, but how one feels, with yoga sequences like “I Want to Energize My Spirit,” “I Need to Release Fear,” “I Want to Love Myself.” JessamynTrade Review“Thirty-six million people practice yoga in the U.S., and Jessamyn Stanley knows they cannot all be size 2.” —TIME “Jessamyn Stanley’s Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body (Workman) is a clever memoir of a millennial woman’s search for self-acceptance hidden within a beginner’s guide to asana yoga.” —ELLE “This touching work is a must for those new to yoga, no matter their age or body type.” —Publishers Weekly “Stanley’s playful tone and personal, approachable advice provide a warm welcome to her historical, technical, and altogether different guide to yoga.” —Booklist​ “This uplifting volume makes yoga approachable.” —Library Journal "You can’t talk about wellness without acknowledging Jessamyn Stanley and her work." —HuffPost “Stanley’s refreshing perspective reminds all of us that you are always worthy and capable, and you never needed any special qualifications or permission to begin yoga (or anything else, for that matter).” —Philadelphia Inquirer “Both a memoir and beginner’s guide, written in Stanley’s no-nonsense voice and featuring an inclusive cast of models.” —Fast Company, 100 Most Creative People In Business 2017 “Through her own experience and passion, Jessamyn Stanley invites everyone to join in the healing practice of yoga. Start where you are is the beautiful message of her book. Pass it on!” —Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga “Jessamyn Stanley is the wake-up call everyone needs. Her message speaks loud and clear, not only to those interested in yoga, but to everyone interested in truly, boldly, genuinely, living their life. If you have ever felt held back by shame or fear, if you want to step outside your comfort zone, or if you just need to spend time with someone who gets it—and will challenge you to get it, too—then you will find a kindred spirit in Jessamyn.” —Kelsey Miller, author of Big Girl “A yoga body is, quite simply, a body that does yoga. In Every Body Yoga, Jessamyn makes this abundantly, imperatively, and refreshingly clear.” —Kathryn Budig, author of Aim True and The Big Book of Yoga “Every Body Yoga reminds us of what the ancient yogis knew: That you are worthy and capable of starting yoga NOW. You need no special qualification to begin. You are ready! Jessamyn’s honesty and vulnerability as a storyteller sweeps you up into the wonders of yoga and the curious way this practice is truly different for each person who is brave enough to enter its doors.” —Amy Ippoliti, yoga teacher, author, and earth activist “Jessamyn inspires not only me but everyone she reaches with her message: that yoga truly is for everyone. For so long we've been shown a certain type of "yoga body" and it's just not a reality--Jessamyn is proof---thank goodness!! I'm so grateful for her work.” —Tess Holliday, model and founder of #EffYourBeautyStandars "Jessamyn takes a practice that can intimidate some and alienate others…and makes it accessible, inclusive and extraordinary." —Jes Baker, author of Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls "Every Body Yoga is an honest and empowering book that shatters paralyzing stereotypes … What a liberating call to experience yoga just as you are!" —Susan Moses, celebrity stylist and author of The Guide to Dressing Curves

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Book SynopsisThe cult-classic guide to breaching an opponent's mental defences by using his fears, insecurities, hopes, and beliefs against him.

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Book SynopsisDuring his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy--a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals--that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. However, most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate--until now. The Warrior Within is the most comprehensive volume of these teachings, meant to help you apply Lee's philosophies to your own life. This unique guide reveals such life-affirming secrets as: Seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective Understanding the concept of Yin and Yang Defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances Tapping into inner spiritual forces to help shape the future With a foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell and photographs and other memorabilia from Bruce Lee's short but celebrated life, The Warrior Within is an engrossing and easy-to-understand guide to the little-explored wo

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Book SynopsisSurf Travel is an illustrated guide to the planet’s most thrilling surf destinations. From classic surf destinations like Hawaii to less well known areas like Madagascar, the best breaks in each region are described by a team of experienced travelers with all the inside info. Packed with stunning photos, practical advice and up-to-date information, Surf Travel is the essential travel guide for surfers of all ages and abilities. Table of Contents1. Essential up-to-date information on classic surf destinations. 2. Practical travel advice for surfers 3. Foreword by 3 times world champion Mick Fanning. 4. Links to useful travel websites. 5. Tips from pro surfers 6. Check list of travel essentials 7. Fitness tips to get you into shape 8. Advice for travelling safety.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the developments in women's sports history in Britain in the last 10 years, following on from its successful predecessor Women and Sport History (2010). It considers what has changed and what continuities persist drawing on a series of contributions from authors who are active in the field.The chapters included in this book cover a broad time frame and range of topics such as the history of women's football in Scotland and England; women's role in rugby leagues; women's sport during World War II; and female participation in American football, cricket and cycling. Written and edited during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the book also reflects on the possible implications of the pandemic on women's sport. In doing so, it highlights the diversity of research currently being undertaken in the field and touches on areas which remain overlooked or underdeveloped.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of S

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Book SynopsisThe field of strength and conditioning is growing and changing rapidly. This new fourth edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance updates the reader with new developments in the field and focuses on the information a strength and conditioning coach needs to be informed and successful.With a new flow of chapters and modifications to existing chapters, the topics are organized to be relevant and useful to all readers. Providing balanced content to meet the needs of the professor and the student in the field of strength and conditioning, this book is designed for an academic class in strength and conditioning in the final year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program. No other book provides such a thorough grounding in the science of strength and conditioning or better prepares students for evidence-based practice.The book is easy to implement for instructors and written to be understandable to the student of strength and

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Book SynopsisYoga and the Body: The Future of Modern Yoga in the Studio and Beyond imagines the prospects for physical yoga practice. The authors, writing as advanced practitioners and teachers, share their enthusiasm for yoga and lay out the ways its physical practices can evolve and make an impact upon our understanding of consciousness.The chapters examine techniques, trends, and beliefs about contemporary practices and then speculate about where these could lead. Topics include the central importance of the body in spiritual experience, the role of emotions and imagination in consciousness, the insights gained through aesthetic philosophy about the nature of reality, and yogic techniques used for exploring the mind, body, and spirit.This book is for anyone who has ever taken a yoga class and wondered if they are missing something. It is a thoughtful and entertaining guide to embodied exploration for those who are genuinely curious about modern yoga and its future.

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Book SynopsisThe Official History of the FIFA Women''s World Cup is the definitive, authorised account of the world''s biggest women''s football tournament.Fully updated to include Australia & New Zealand 2023 and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this lavish visual history is packed with more than 800 stunning photographs, unique official documents and fascinating statistics. It''s a celebration of women''s football like no other.In addition to game-by-game reviews of every Women''s World Cup and Summer Olympic Games Women''s Football tournaments, this volume contains an extensive history of women''s football, exploring its development and spread around the world from its origins in the late 19th century to the present day.Exhaustively researched by the experts at the FIFA Museum in Zurich, this is a beautifully packaged resource for anyone who loves women''s football.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're looking to hit the open road, scream down the side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride, Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition, covers all your needs. Topics include choosing the right bike and accessories, staying safe around town and on the trails training to improve speed and endurance, making adjustments and repairs, and much more (including answering the basic questions you may be too embarrassed to ask in your local shop). Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition is the perfect place to start when you want to take up this great sport.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Cycling 7 Chapter 1: Getting into Cycling 9 Chapter 2: Picking the Right Bike 25 Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Gear 57 Chapter 4: Making Sure Your Bike Feels Good 81 Chapter 5: Finding the Time to Ride 93 Part II: Freewheeling Away: The Fundamentals 105 Chapter 6: Ticket to Ride: Your First Lesson 107 Chapter 7: Knowing the Rules 121 Chapter 8: Thinking Ahead for Safety 129 Chapter 9: Planning Your Trip and Tips for Safe Riding 141 Chapter 10: Toughening Up for Off-Road Riding 165 Part III: Rolling beyond the Basics 175 Chapter 11: Riding Faster, Tougher, and Longer: Training and Improving 177 Chapter 12: Touring and Exploring 195 Chapter 13: Cycling with Other People 221 Chapter 14: Riding with Babies, Toddlers and Children 239 Part IV: Maintaining Your Bike and Yourself 257 Chapter 15: Easing Ailments 259 Chapter 16: Fuelling Your Cycling 275 Chapter 17: Troubleshooting: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! 285 Chapter 18: Making Checks and Adjustments: The Next Step 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 19: Ten Bicycling Do’s and Don’ts 317 Chapter 20: Ten Great Rides in the United Kingdom 323 Chapter 21: Ten Great Tours and Races around the World 333 Index 345

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Book SynopsisGet your head in the game with this hands-on guide to the psychology of sport There's more to getting into the right headspace for the big game or event than trying to think like a winner. Modern sports psychologists emphasize advanced strategies like biofeedback and neurofeedback, while encouraging the use of mindfulness and other mental health techniques. In Sports Psychology For Dummies, 2nd Edition, a team of athletic performance experts and psychologists walks you through the mental side of intense competition and training. From the importance of focus to the tactics designed to restore and improve confidence after a loss, you'll explore ideas such as goal setting, self-perception, and self-talk. This book also covers: Personalized plans for athletic successReal-life examples of sports psychology changing the athletic experience in different sportsThe wide variety of careers available in the field of sports psychology and how to get started in them Ideal for athletes, parents of student athletes, and coaches looking for ways to improve performance both on and off the field, Sports Psychology For Dummies is also the perfect resource for anyone interested in a career in this rapidly growing and evolving field.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Getting the Winning Edge: Sports Psychology Fundamentals 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Sports Psychology and Mental Training 7 Honing Your Sharpest Weapon: Your Mind 8 Knowing how your mind influences your sports performance 9 Discovering your ideal mindset in sports performance 9 Building your ideal mindset with awareness and the right processes 10 Understanding your motivation 10 Understanding and building confidence for your athletic performance 10 Building, Preparing, and Practicing Your Mental Toolkit 11 Seeing Sports Psychology in Action 12 Knowing the Hot Trends in Sports Psychology Today 12 Becoming a Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach 13 Chapter 2: Starting with the End in Mind: Know Your Ideal Athlete Mindset 15 Tapping Into Your Ideal Mindset 16 Discovering your ideal performance mindset 17 Performing without thinking 19 Developing a Plan of Attack to Make it Consistent 19 Preparing your ideal mindset 21 Practicing your mindset 21 Assessing and improving your mindset 21 Avoiding the mindset of perfection 21 Slipping into the flow state or zone 22 Chapter 3: Setting Goals: Aiming High and Hitting the Bull’s Eye 23 Setting Effective Goals 25 Determining your goals 25 Making your goals specific 28 Setting goals that challenge you 28 Setting deadlines for each goal 29 Working with tiny goals 30 Tracking Your Success in Reaching Your Goals 30 Holding yourself accountable 31 Celebrating your achievements 31 Measuring your goals 32 Giving yourself permission to adjust your goals 33 Realizing that perfection doesn’t exist 34 Chapter 4: Stoking the Fire in Your Belly: How to Fan the Flames of Motivation 37 Debunking Common Myths about Motivation 38 You can get your motivation from other people 38 Fame and fortune are great motivators 38 Motivation alone can lead to success 40 Defining Motivation 40 Understanding the two types of motivation: Internal and external 40 Identifying which type of motivation is better 42 Knowing your own personal motivations 42 Assessing and Understanding Your Current Motivation Level 43 Measuring your motivation 43 Making sense of your motivation 43 Building an effective motivation plan 45 Maximizing Your Motivation: How Small Sparks Can Become Bonfires 45 Being completely honest with yourself 46 Thinking about why you play the game 46 Being curious and non-judgmental 46 Focusing on tasks, not ego 47 Finding ways to experience success 47 Mixing up your training 48 Surrounding yourself with highly motivated people 48 Being disciplined 48 Seeking support 49 Moving on from your mistakes 49 Thinking positive 49 Overcoming Obstacles to Staying Motivated 49 When your role on the team has changed 50 When you’re burned out 50 When you’re being pulled in different directions 51 When you’re not seeing eye to eye with your coaches and teammates 52 When your priorities in life change 53 Chapter 5: Swagger: The Art and Science of Building Real Confidence 55 Understanding What Confidence Is and Why It Matters 56 Debunking Myths about Confidence: Don’t Believe Everything You See or Hear 57 Tapping into the Confidence Cycle 59 Thinking positively 60 Taking risks 61 Experiencing success 62 Building Your Confidence 63 Focusing on day-to-day success 63 Concentrating on process, not outcomes 64 Tackling the Obstacles That Get in the Way of Confidence 66 When you have a bad game 67 When you’re not getting playing time 68 When you’re sick or injured 68 When you aren’t as prepared as you could be 70 When you are feeling pessimistic and negative 71 Part 2: Your Mental Toolkit for Success 73 Chapter 6: Tool #1: Mastering the Art of Focus 75 Understanding What Focus Is and Why It Matters 76 Where your mind goes, your energy flows 76 Limiting distractions and focusing 77 Knowing the Zones of Focus 80 Focusing on What Matters 81 Relevant points of focus 82 Irrelevant points of focus 82 Using Focus to Reduce or Eliminate Pressure 86 Overcoming the Obstacles to Focus 87 Thinking about outcomes 87 Getting caught up overthinking and overanalyzing 88 Getting too emotional 89 Letting off-the-field stuff get in the way 90 Dealing with fans, officials, and coaches 91 Developing Tools and Habits for Improving Focus 92 Chapter 7: Tool #2: Seeing Is Believing: Employing Imagery 95 Introducing Imagery 96 How imagery helps change and build better mindsets 97 Internal imagery: From your own point of view 98 External imagery: Looking at yourself from the outside 98 Determining What Type of Imager You Are 99 Visual: Monkey see, monkey do 99 Auditory: I hear you loud and clear 100 Physical: I feel you, man 100 Considering the Key Characteristics of Ideal Images 101 Painting images with vivid detail 101 Picturing images of your success 103 Getting Started with Imagery 104 What to imagine 105 When to use imagery 107 Where to use imagery 110 Setting up an imagery program 111 Evaluating the Success of Your Imagery 111 Chapter 8: Tool #3: Self-Talk: Don’t Yell in Your Own Ear 115 Your Inner Critic Is Not You 116 Considering the Consequences of Self-Talk 117 The two types of self-talk: Positive and negative 117 How self-talk affects performance, mindset, and mood 118 Changing the Channel on Ineffective Self-Talk 121 Paying attention to the messages you send yourself 122 Stopping the negativity 124 Replacing ineffective self-talk with effective self-talk 125 Using Self-Talk to Improve Your Performance 128 Journaling and practicing self-talk before, during, and after practice 128 Coming up with cue words, mental anchors, and mantras 129 Creating a mental recovery routine 131 Practicing effective imagery to improve self-talk 132 Chapter 9: Tool #4: Winning Habits: How Routines Improve Performance in Competition 133 Identifying How Routines Improve Focus and Performance 136 Recognizing the Difference between Routines and Superstitions 137 Exploring the Routines of Elite Athletes 139 Example #1: First on the field 139 Example #2: Leisurely and relaxed 140 Example #3: Movies and meditation 141 Coming Up with Effective Practice and Game-Day Routines 141 Practice routines 142 Game-readiness routines 146 Post-game routines 148 Knowing When and How to Adjust Your Routines 149 Modifying your routines 150 Learning great routines from others (and making them your own) 151 Chapter 10: Tool #5: Handling Pressure: Playing with Fire without Getting Burned 153 Probing into Pressure: What It Is and Why It Occurs 154 The signs of pressure 155 What causes pressure in sports 156 Why some athletes choke under pressure 158 Pressure exists only in the mind 159 Pressure is energy steered in an ineffective direction 159 Understanding the Difference between Arousal and Pressure 160 Developing Your Ideal Mindset for Competition 164 Handling Pressure Like a Pro 164 Preparing your mind and heart to manage pressure 165 Focusing on the task at hand 165 Being prepared in every way 165 Getting perspective 167 Changing your self-talk 168 Understanding what you can control 169 Journaling 170 Breathing and stretching 171 Developing your personal plan for managing pressure 173 Chapter 11: Tool #6: Handling Adversity: The Art of Resilience 175 Resilience: Returning to a Better Mindset after a Struggle 176 Accepting adversity and mistakes as opportunities 176 Knowing that perfection is a myth 177 Developing your ideal mindset builds resilience 177 Looking at Loss Differently 178 Recognizing that loss isn’t necessarily failure 178 Knowing the difference between getting beat and losing 179 Pulling Yourself Out of Slumps 180 Understanding why slumps happen 180 Focusing on fundamentals 181 Being mindful 181 Bouncing Back after Mistakes in Competition 184 Knowing what happens mentally after a mistake 184 Establishing a post-mistake routine 186 Dealing with Injuries 189 Preventing injuries 189 Coping with injuries 192 Dealing with the Fear of Reinjury 196 Chapter 12: Tool #7: Sharpening Awareness: Being Mindful 199 Being Mindful in the Moment 200 Using mindfulness to change your mind, heart, and body 201 Improving your sports performance 202 Slowing down your thoughts and emotions 202 Practicing Mindfulness 203 Practicing mindfulness off the field 203 Practicing mindfulness on the field 206 Developing a plan of action for improving mindfulness 207 Part 3: Hot Topics in Sports Psychology 209 Chapter 13: Talking About Mental Health Issues 211 Reality Check: Mental Health Issues Affect Today’s Athletes 212 Debunking Mental Health Stigmas 212 Mental health issues are a sign of weakness 213 If you are mentally strong, you don’t need to see a therapist/sports psychologist 213 Sports psychologists and therapists will “mess up your head” if you talk to them 213 Talking about depression and anxiety makes you less of a person 214 Understanding Anxiety Issues 214 Defining anxiety 214 Identifying common anxiety disorders 214 Understanding Depression Issues 216 Defining depression 217 Identifying common depressive disorders 217 Understanding Eating Disorders 218 Identifying common eating disorders 219 Understanding how eating disorders affect athletes 220 Determining when you need professional help 220 Additional Mental Health Issues Facing Athletes Today 221 Loss of athletics and identity to athletics 222 Recovery from injury 222 Reliance on performance enhancing drugs 222 Retirement from sports 223 Knowing Where to Turn for Help 223 Chapter 14: Managing Stress Better 225 Setting Priorities 226 Striving for Balance 226 Adding Meditation to Your Routine 227 Using Imagery to Reduce Stress 228 Managing Your Thoughts and Emotions 229 Exercising for Stress Relief 230 Making Sleep a Priority 231 Cultivating a Support Network 233 Laughing 233 Practicing Gratitude 234 Chapter 15: Making the Shift from High School to Collegiate Sports 237 Determining What Division Level to Play in College and Where to Start 238 Choosing the division that suits you 238 Seeking out advice 239 Understanding the “Recruiting Game:” Getting Noticed by Colleges 240 Finding Your Perfect Fit: What to Look for in a Coach and Program 242 Making the Jump to Collegiate Athletics 243 Approaching your first year 243 Handling first year challenges 244 Balancing Sports, Academics, and Your Social Life 245 Chapter 16: Using Sports Psychology Skills in Daily Life 247 Preparing for the Workday 247 Defining Your Career Success 248 Balancing Work and Personal Life 249 Concentrating Amid Distractions 250 Taking a Timeout from Stress 251 Performing Well Under Pressure 251 Developing Effective Work Routines 253 Focusing on Tasks Rather Than Outcomes 253 Coping with Adversity and Conflict on the Job 254 Enlisting Your Support Team 256 Chapter 17: Exploring a Career as a Sports Psychologist 257 Understanding What a Sports Psychologist Does 258 What is a sports psychologist anyway? 258 Where do sports psychologists work? 259 Sports psychologist versus mental skills consultant 260 The path to becoming a sports psychologist 260 The path to becoming a sports psychology or performance consultant 262 Determining the Right Career to Pursue 263 The clinical/counseling path: pros and cons 263 The mental skills or performance consultant path: pros and cons 264 Investigating opportunities for internships 265 Job and Career Options in Sports Psychology 265 Understanding Whether You Are Ready for a Career in Sports Psychology 266 Part 4: The Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach 269 Chapter 18: Coaching Today’s Athletes 271 Improving Your Athletes’ Focus 272 Preparing athletes for practice 272 Keeping athletes focused 274 Evaluating and tracking your athletes’ focus 275 Teaching Your Athletes to Perform under Pressure 276 Simulating competition 276 Using imagery before, during, and after practice 277 Creating pressure-packed drills 278 Motivating Your Athletes 280 Showing athletes the big picture 281 Designing fast-moving practices 282 Finding inspiration 284 Getting Your Athletes to Play as a Team 286 Discussing the common mission everyday 286 Demonstrating how “we” is better than “me” 287 Giving teamwork more than lip service 289 Chapter 19: Mental Drills to Use with Athletes and Teams 291 Drills for Dealing with Pressure 292 Selecting material about managing pressure 292 Having your players take control of the topic 292 Creating pressure drills 292 Simulating game like-conditions 293 Bringing imagery drills to practice 293 Creating drills where the athletes do not need to think 293 Drills for Bringing Teams Together 294 Drills for Improving Communication 296 Drills for Improving Problem-Solving 297 Drills for Leadership Development 298 Part 5: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Be a Better Competitor 303 Evaluate Where You Are 303 Know What Motivates You 304 Define Your Goals 304 Set an Action Plan 305 Improve Gradually and Consistently 306 Train Your Mind Daily 306 Improve Your Athletic Skills 307 Tweak Your Methods 307 Develop and Maintain Your Fitness 308 Seek Out Pressure 308 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Parent an Athlete 311 Decide Whether to Specialize 312 Choose the Right League 313 Know What to Say after a Loss 314 Be a Fan, not a Coach 315 Cheer, Don’t Yell 316 Talk with Your Kid’s Coach 317 Reward the Things That Matter 317 Budget Your Time and Money 318 Focus on Learning Life Skills 319 Live Your Own Life instead of Living through Your Kid 320 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Be a Better Leader for Your Team 321 Know Your Style 321 Know Your Teammates 322 Choose Your Moments 323 Understand Motivation 324 Find Your Sweet Spot as a Leader 324 Communicate More Effectively 325 Be Brave 327 Know When to Lead and When to Back Off 327 Take the Blame 328 Spread the Fame 328 Index 329

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1 Part 1: The Xs and Os of Fantasy Football: Just the Basics, Please 9 Chapter 1: The Reality of Fantasy Football: What’s It All About? 11 Chapter 2: Just Score, Baby: The Name of the Fantasy Game 29 Chapter 3: Finding a League Right for You 43 Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Fantasy Draft 63 Part 2: Advanced Scouting and Drafting Secrets 91 Chapter 5: Scouting Running Backs and Quarterbacks 93 Chapter 6: Scouting Wide Receivers and Tight Ends for Starters and FLEX 111 Chapter 7: Scouting Kickers and Defenders 127 Chapter 8: Incorporating Important Draft Strategies into Your Game 141 Chapter 9: Considering Other Draft Tactics to Build a Winning Team 175 Part 3: Let the Games Begin: In-Season Strategy Guide 191 Chapter 10: Setting Your Weekly Starting Lineup 193 Chapter 11: Acquiring Players via Free Agency, Waivers, and Trades 215 Chapter 12: Finishing Strong: Down the Stretch to the Fantasy Playoffs 243 Part 4: Daily Fantasy Football: A New Draft Every Week 257 Chapter 13: Place Your Bets: Fantasy Football Style 259 Chapter 14: Finding Your Game: Standard Contest Types 273 Chapter 15: Virtual Salary Cap: Advanced Play Strategies 293 Chapter 16: Scoring the Right DFS Provider: FanDuel versus DraftKings and More. 307 Part 5: The Part of Tens 321 Chapter 17: Ten Quick Fixes to Make the Day after Your Draft 323 Chapter 18: Ten Rookie Mistakes to Avoid 329 Chapter 19: Ten Daily Fantasy Tips and Tricks 335 Index 343

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Book SynopsisExplore and discover the 100 most exceptional fishing adventures from around the globe with spectacular colour photography.Trade Review“It inspires and excites – but there's plenty of info on fish and tactics.” (Angler's Mail) “Good photography and knowledgeable text earn this guide to the best destinations top marks. By page seven you'll be searching for your passport.” (The Field) “The book is worth it for the images alone... Henry's intention is to inspire, to make you dream about where you might rather be, and in that it is very successful, and I thoroughly recommend it.” (Trout & Salmon)Table of ContentsArctic Char, Greenland / Gaspe Peninsula, Canada / Miramichi River, Canada / Kasba Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada / Bell Irving and Nass Rivers, British Columbia, Canada / The Skeena Watershed, Canada / Copper River, Canada / Kobuk River and Selawik Drainages, Alaska, USA / Fraser River, Canada / Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA / Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean / DePuy Spring Creek, Montana, USA / Bighorn River, Montana, USA / Henry's Fork, Snake River, USA / Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA / Sanible and Captiva islands, USA / Montauk, Long Island, USA / Martha's Vineyard, USA / Florida, USA / Louisiana, USA / The Florida Keys, USA / Greater Inagua, Bahamas / Campeche, Mexico / Jardines de la Reina, Cuba / Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico / Rio Parismina, Costa Rica / Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela / Guatemala / Ambergris Caye, Belize / Roraima State, Amazon Basin, Brazil / Rio Urariquera, Brazil / Jungle River, Bolivia / La Zona, Argentina / Rio Gallegos, Argentina / Patagonia, Chile / Laxa I Adaldal River, Iceland / West Coast Salmon Rivers, Iceland / Saltstraumen, Norway / Lofoten Islands, Norway / Namsen River, Norway / Vastervik, Sweden / Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, Ireland / Shannon Estuary, Ireland / Clare Coastline, Ireland / The Beara Peninsula, Ireland / West Coast Islands, Ireland / Kerry, Ireland / Baltimore, Ireland / Copper Coast, Ireland / South-East Coastline, Ireland / River Spey, Scotland / Southern Chalkstreams, England / Chesil Beach, England / River Wye, Wales / River Lyn, England / Plymouth, England / South-East Cornwall, England / Isles of Scilly, England / Denmark / Lake Cassien, France / Belle Ile, France / Asturias, Spain / Strait of Gibraltar / Slovenia, Europe / Oman, Middle East / Cape Verde, Atlantic Ocean / Iguela Lagoon, Gabon / Murchison Falls, Uganda / Kwanza River, Angola / Farquhar Atoll, Seychelles / Skeleton Coast, Namibia / Caprivi Strip, Zambia / Mynera and Ruhudji Rivers, Tanzania / Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa / Vaal River, South Africa / Lesotho, Africa / Korsi Bay, South Africa / Cape Town, South Africa / Sodwana Bay, South Africa / Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique / Cosmoledo Atoll, Seychelles / St. Brandon's Atoll, Mauritius / Maldives, Indian Ocean / Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean / Kola Peninsula, Russia / Kamchatka Peninsula / Delger-Muron River, Mongolia / Cauvery River, India / Andaman Islands, Indian Ocean / Marquesas Islands, Pacific Ocean / South-West Coastline, Japan / Coral Sea, Australia / New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean / Papua New Guinea / Cape York, Australia / Northern Territory, Australia / Dirk Hartog Island, Australia / Perth, Australia / Tasmania Australia / The South Island, New Zealand

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge History of American Sport provides the first comprehensive overview of historical research in American sport from the early Colonial period to the present day. Considering sport through innovative themes and topics such as the business of sport, material culture and sport, the political uses of sport, and gender and sport, this text offers an interdisciplinary analysis of American leisure. Rather than moving chronologically through American history or considering the historical origins of each sport, these topics are dealt with organically within thematic chapters, emphasizing the influence of sport on American society.The volume is divided into eight thematic sections that include detailed original essays on particular facets of each theme. Focusing on how sport has influenced the history of women, minorities, politics, the media, and culture, these thematic chapters survey the major areas of debate and discussion. The volume offers a comprehensive vieTrade Review" It could not be an easy task to put together a collection of essays on American sport that gives a reasonable picture of what was happening historically across a nation so vast and populus. The editors intend the books to "provide greater insight into the ways in which sport illuminates other components of American culture" (1). On the whole, they succeed." - Wray Vamplew, University of EdinburghTable of ContentsContributors, Acknowledgments, Introduction, PART I: Introduction to American Sport History: Perspectives and Prospects, 1. Theory and Method in American Sport History, 2. New Directions and Future Considerations in American Sport History, 3. The Wild West of Pedagogy: Thoughts on Teaching American Sport History, PART II: Sport and Education, 4. Progressive-Era Sport, Education, and Reform, 5. Intercollegiate Sports, 6. High School Sports, 7. Youth Sports, PART III: Race, Ethnicity, American Sport, and Identity, 8. Native American Sports, 9. African Americans and Sports, 10. Latinos and Sport, 11. Irish Americans and Sport, 12. German Americans and Sport, 13. Sport and Italian American Identity, 14. Jews and American Sports, 15. Asian Americans and Sport, PART IV: Gender and American Sport, 16. The Historical Influence of Sport in the Lives of American Females, 17. Title IX, Race, and Recent Sport, 18. Sport and Masculinity, 19. Queering Fields and Courts: Considerations on LGBT Sport History, PART V: The Business of Sport, 20. Sport, Television, and the Media, 21. Commercialized Sport, Entrepreneurs, and Unions in Major League Baseball, 22. Play for Pay: Professional Sports and American Culture, 23. Sport in American Film, 24. Hegemony and Identity: The Evolution of American Women’s Participation in Active Sport Tourism, PART VI: Material Culture and Sport, 25. Playgrounds, Stadiums, and Country Clubs, 26. Building American Muscle: A Brief History of Barbells, Dumbbells, and Pulley Machines, 27. Sport Training, Sport Science, and Technology, PART VII: Social Movements and Political Uses of Sport, 28. “Faster, Higher, Stronger”—And More Patriotic: American Olympic Narratives, 29. American Military Sport from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century, 30. A Divided World: The U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Sport during the Cold War, PART VIII: Facets of Sport in Recent American Culture, 31. Active Radicals: The Political Athlete in the Contemporary Moment, 32. Alternative, Extreme (and Avant-Garde) Sport, 33. Not Quite a Slam Dunk: Globalization and American Team Sports, Suggested Further Readings, Index

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides students with an essential understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to work in the tourism, hospitality and events industries. It offers reflective, reflexive and critical analysis on personal, academic and professional development. Not only looking at how to develop the skills, attributes and prospects for employment in these competitive industries, this handbook also focuses on what the employers in tourism, hospitality and events sectors require of graduate employees. Highly illustrated, the chapters contain think points and activities, and case studies are integrated throughout offering first hand advice from both employer and graduate perspectives. The first book to focus on skills and employability in tourism, hospitality and events, this is a must read for all students studying these fields. Trade Review'With over two decades' experience both working in and researching the tourism, hospitality and events industries, the author is pre-eminently qualified to produce this handbook. There are many other human resources and employment texts in the marketplace, but this carves itself a niche for its practical utility for students. Designed primarily as a companion to student learning, a secondary audience could well be leaders in the industry, inquisitive about the competencies and skills their new hires should possess.'Dr Richard Robinson, Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Australia'This text is unique in that it offers students from a wide range of tourism, hospitality, events and related disciplines an excellent insight into the academic and professional development that is required to underpin their education and for their lifelong learning. The text provides an excellent foundation for researchers in the critical area of professional development. I recommend this book to students, academics and management in the sector as an important, new and contemporary text.'Dr Susan Horner, Associate Professor, Plymouth University, UK'This is a much needed and valuable resource for both students and teachers of hospitality, tourism and events courses. Employability and work skills are essential for the future workforce and will ensure relevance for both the industry and the educational institutions that serve it.'Professor Nigel Hemmington, Pro Vice Chancellor Research Enterprise and International, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand'This textbook is an essential read for any student studying tourism, hospitality and events management. It offers useful, detailed and important chapters on academic and professional development, and will help any undergraduate preparing to study and work in these vibrant and diverse industries.'Emma Abson, Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University, UK'This is a welcome addition to the academic texts in the area of tourism, hospitality and events management. It is refreshing, topical and highly relevant to see a text that is aimed directly at students and also which guides and supports them in developing the necessary skills and attributes to work in today’s highly challenging and competitive tourism industry. Firth provides excellent insights into the demands of working within the industry, current trends and challenges, and a huge awareness of the skills and personal attributes graduates need. The text is well structured with clear LOs for each chapter and engaging activities, case studies and think points to guide the reader. The text is also extremely insightful and supportive for academics within universities who are working with employee engagement, work placements and developing student employability skills. If only a text like this had been available whilst I was studying and to guide me as a graduate in the field of tourism!'Dr Jane Ali-Knight, Professor in Festival and Event Management, Edinburgh Napier University, UKTable of ContentsPart One: Employability skills for tourism, hospitality and events management 1. Introduction to the textbook 2. Sector overviews 3. Graduate employment 4. Skills for tourism, hospitality and events employment 5. Text structure Part Two: Personal development 6. Personal development in tourism, hospitality and Events 7. Self-awareness 8. Relationship skills 9. Time management 10. Learning styles 11. Effective communication Part Three: Academic development strategies 12. Goals and targets 13. Finding academic articles 14. Reading academic texts 15. Academic writing 16. Secondary and primary sources 17. Motivating yourself 18. Group work and alternative assessments Part Four: Professional development 19. Leadership styles: evidencing reflective and reflexive thinking, learning and doing 20. Networking 21. Coaching and mentoring 22. Forms of employment experience 23. Career mapping

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Book SynopsisThe quick and cost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsFor nearly 30 years, Devlinâs Boatbuilding Manual has been walking backyard boat builders like you through the process of creating a beautiful, seaworthy vessel with your own hands. This popular guide focuses on the stitch-and-glue processâa simpler, cheaper method than plank-on-frame and cold-molded constructionâthat produces the same stunning results.Now, master boat builder Sam Devlin has updated his classic work with critical insights, information, and refinements he has learned over the decades, including: Step-by-step look at the process from start to finish Tested new ideas to streamline the building process New insights on stitch-and-glue building from the amateurâs perspective Additional materials and tools for expanding your building/finishing options Fresh ideas for constructing cabins and pilothouses More in-depth coverage of mai

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Book SynopsisA group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of whyand howwe play themTrade Review"The games that have preoccupied and fascinated us over millennia tell a story not just about human history but, crucially, about the nature of the human mind. Oliver Roeder’s Seven Games offers a sweeping and provocative tour of the labyrinths into which we so eagerly lose—and so revealingly find—ourselves." -- Brian Christian, author of Most Human Human and The Alignment Problem"Seven Games is exciting and personal – you can sense Roeder’s emotional investment. The book is also built on richly fleshy characters profiled by Roeder – both the human game champions and the AI designers who beat them." -- James Mcconnachie - Times Literary Supplement"A journalist and gaming geek, Roeder’s book is part memoir and part meditation on the way in which overwhelming machine superiority is changing both games and those who play them. His account is perceptive in particular on the oddities of gaming subcultures, most notably those he plays well himself such as Scrabble, where he was briefly one of the 200 or so best players in the US." -- James Crabtree - Financial Times"Illuminating....a fascinating group biography of some of the most popular games of all time....offers powerful insights into why we play games and what we can learn from them....accessible, enjoyable....raises provocative and sometimes unsettling questions about the nature of intelligence and the unintended consequences when machines play better than we do....If you are intrigued by this rare opportunity to pull back the curtain on how humans and computers learn, then you will be richly rewarded." -- The Washington Post"Part memoir and part meditation on how games ranging from chess through checkers to poker have changed in an era when AI-powered computers crush the best human players. Roeder… is especially good on the oddities of gaming subcultures." -- Simon Kuper - Financial Times

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Book SynopsisA journey into the mindset of a historic basketball superstar and the importance of his landmark careerTrade Review"All the hours in the gym, all the defeats and victories, all the stories and memories—it takes an author like Thomas Pletzinger to find the right words for my world and my game. I couldn't have wished for a better one." -- Dirk Nowitzki"Nowitzki’s army of fans will devour this well-crafted account of a great player and a decent human being, and other hoops loved will come away happy to have better made his acquaintance." -- Jim Burns - Library Journal"[The Great Nowitzki] works not just as biography but as a story of sporting fame and fandom. Of the symbiotic relationship between a superstar and his city, country and the broad range of people touched by his feats of sporting greatness… [E]ngrossing, engaging and special." -- AllSportsBooks.Reviews

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Book SynopsisA group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play themTrade Review"Seven Games is exciting and personal–you can sense Roeder’s emotional investment. The book is also built on richly fleshy characters profiled by Roeder – both the human game champions and the AI designers who beat them." -- James Mcconnachie - Times Literary Supplement"Illuminating....a fascinating group biography of some of the most popular games of all time...offers powerful insights into why we play games and what we can learn from them....accessible, enjoyable...raises provocative and sometimes unsettling questions about the nature of intelligence and the unintended consequences when machines play better than we do...If you are intrigued by this rare opportunity to pull back the curtain on how humans and computers learn, then you will be richly rewarded." -- The Washington Post"The games that have preoccupied and fascinated us over millennia tell a story not just about human history but, crucially, about the nature of the human mind. Oliver Roeder’s Seven Games offers a sweeping and provocative tour of the labyrinths into which we so eagerly lose—and so revealingly find—ourselves." -- Brian Christian, author of Most Human Human and The Alignment Problem"Part memoir and part meditation on how games ranging from chess through checkers to poker have changed in an era when AI-powered computers crush the best human players. Roeder… is especially good on the oddities of gaming subcultures." -- Simon Kuper - Financial Times

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times BestsellerThe exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Spurs, told in his own wordsSince joining the club in 2014, Mauricio Pochettino has transformed Tottenham from underachievers into genuine title contenders. In the process, he has marked himself out as one of the best managers in the world. He has done so by promoting an attacking, pressing style of football and by nurturing home-grown talent, fully endearing himself to the Spurs faithful along the way.Guillem Balagué was granted unprecedented access to Pochettino and his backroom staff for the duration of the 2016-17 season, and was therefore able to draw on extensive interview material with Pochettino, his family, his closest assistants, players such as Dele Alli and Harry Kane, and even a very rare conversation with Daniel Levy to tell the manager''s story in his own words. From Pochettino''s early years as a player and coacTrade ReviewBrave New World: Inside Pochettino's Spurs reads like it is the start of something, a self-aware manager exploring some bold ideas and exciting potential . . . Pochettino comes over, above all, as a man who puts enormous stock in working relationships, trust, and comfort in his environment . . . But mostly there are detailed insights into the impressive workings of a football manager * The Times *Mauricio Pochettino may be the most interesting coach currently working in England, perhaps even Europe. The author is granted unprecedented access to see the inner workings of one of the success stories in the Premier League in recent years * i news, The 10 Best Football Books of 2017 *An essential piece of reading for anyone keen to understand how someone goes about transforming a football club * FourFourTwo *An unparalleled insight into one of the most exciting managers working in football * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe tales of early ESPN people who gambled their careers while critics carped that all-sports television will never work are full of guile, luck, fear, fun, and unbridled optimism. As ESPN's founding executive producer, Peter Fox was privy to some spectacular professional efforts by a cadre of Connecticut locals who made the dream real. The first 300 days of the fledgling network were filled with mayhem, on-air gaffes, and the slowest instant replay in television. What started as a humble idea in the late spring of 1978 to capitalize on the brand-new mania for UConn men's basketball soon morphed into ESPN and a plan to begin airing a series of test broadcasts in the fall. This is the story of the early days at ESPN, told by one of its founders, and how a conversation over a couple of martinis in 1978 led to the creation of a broadcast juggernaut.

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Book SynopsisPart manifesto, part how-to, Eat Sweat Play is a hugely inspirational call to arms for women to take back sport for themselves. Long-listed for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award.Sport's for everyone . . . isn't it?Society has led us to believe that women and sport don’t mix. But why? What happens to the young girls who dare to climb trees and cartwheel across playgrounds? In her exploration of major taboos, from sex to the gender pay gap, sports journalist Anna Kessel discovers how sport and exercise should play an integral role in every sphere of our modern lives.Covering a fascinating range of women, from Sporty Spice to mums who box and breastfeed, Eat Sweat Play reveals how women are finally reclaiming sport, and by extension their own bodies, for themselves – and how you can too.'Anna Kessel's book should inspire a whole generation of women. It ought to be on the school curriculum.' - Hadley Freeman'I’d go as far to say that this book was a life changer for my health and fitness.' - Estée LalondeTrade ReviewAnna Kessel's book should inspire a whole generation of women. It ought to be on the school curriculum. -- Hadley FreemanFascinating, compelling and thought-provoking -- Lauren Laverne * The Pool *This book is a plea to reclaim tracks, pitches and pools for women, and to ensure that the next generation grows up appreciating - and enjoying - all that their bodies are capable of. -- Emma John * The Guardian *A piercing call to arms, [Anna] argues that if women and girls embrace being active, it will lead to a sea change for women's bodies, self-image and outlook. It is brilliant. * Stylist *I’d go as far to say that this book was a life changer for my health and fitness. -- Estée LalondeThis is an impassioned manifesto for why sport can change your life * Health & Fitness *No topic is off limits - cringe worthy school PE, the gender pay gap, parenthood, women as fans, menopause, disability and even her own miscarriage are explored, telling a cradle-to-grave story of our vexed relationship with moving our own bodies. She also lays bare the systemic issues: sports science, for example, is based overwhelmingly on studies of male bodies, as if pregnancy and menstruation simply did not exist. This is a book for parents, sports lovers, and anyone who wants to be on the right side of history. -- Moya Dodd * Australia Financial Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: How to bunk a PE lesson: a rough guide Chapter - 2: Sweating is so hot right now! Why our twenty-first-century obsession with exercise is all wrong Chapter - 3: Why sport will make you sucessful Chapter - 4: Sports and taboos Chapter - 5: How to avoid the pregnant pause Chapter - 6: The marathon of motherhood Chapter - 7: 'Are you the tea lady?' and other common questions Chapter - 8: What does a woman's voice in sport sound like? (And when can we stop pretending to be blokes?) Chapter - 9: Women's sport: changing the game Section - ii: Epilogue Acknowledgements - iii: Acknowledgements Acknowledgements - iv: Permission Acknowledgements Section - v: Notes

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Book SynopsisIn a nation of rugby heroes, Jamie Roberts has become a legend.Jamie Roberts is your quintessential hard man: a 6 foot 4, 17 stone slab of rippling muscle, conditioned to run hard into other huge men in an arena where physical dominance is the prime currency. Yet away from rugby, he's a mild-mannered and thoughtful man - a qualified doctor with a thirst for knowledge and a curiosity about the world around him. It's an intriguing contradiction.In his first full season with the Cardiff Blues he was picked by new Wales coach Warren Gatland in the Grand Slam-winning side of 2008. He was still establishing his position in the national team when he toured with the 2009 Lions, emerging as Player of the Series. He went on to win 97 Test caps and play for clubs in Paris, London and Cape Town, yet his career has seldom been straightforward. A fractured skull was one of many injuries he had to overcome, and from the start he had to juggle the competing demands of university life and professional rugby. The joy of Six Nations success with Wales was balanced by heartbreak in the World Cup and disappointment against southern-hemisphere teams, while major trophies at club level proved frustratingly elusive.In this colourful and frank account of a sterling career, Jamie Roberts reveals all about life on tour, in boot camps and in dressing rooms filled with once-in-a-generation characters such as Mike Phillips, Andy Powell, Shaun Edwards, Martyn Williams, Brian O'Driscoll and Johnny Sexton. He also shares his views on concussion in rugby, the failings of the professional structure in Wales and the vital role of old-school team-bonding.Trade ReviewDelves into his innermost emotions * Best Rugby Books 2021 *Roberts' autobiography, written with the excellent Ross Harries, is a compelling offering, packed with tales from a remarkable career including his relationship with Gatland and brushes with celebrities including Lana Del Rey and Bono in Monte Carlo * Telegraph *If Jamie Roberts achieved plenty on the pitch, few modern players have a wider-ranging story to tell off it . . . It is to the credit of the 35-year-old and his skilful "ghost" Ross Harries that Centre Stage: My Life in Rugby seamlessly weaves together all these contrasting threads * Guardian *Tells his private and professional story with candor and charm * Buzz Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhen Kellisa Kain was born premature with significant developmental and physical disabilities, she wasn’t expected to survive her first 24 hours. She defied the odds, and 20 years later she and her father, Christopher Kain, have pushiked using a specialized mobility chair in all 50 states. Now Chris wants to inspire other families, whether with children in strollers or in mobility chairs, to get outside and experience the country’s natural landscapes. Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America’s Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers showcases some of the greatest trails across the US that can be completed while pushiking—hiking with someone in a wheelchair, mobility chair, or stroller. Part narrative, part guide, this book chronicles their hikes in all 50 states. It includes detailed trail descriptions, full-color trail maps, and vibrant stories from Chris and Kellisa’s own experiences. Trails vary in difficulty, from deserts to mountains and everything in between. Sometimes even a stroll around the block can have frustrating barriers to those with wheels, and this can lead to families staying inside too often. Rugged Access for All gives families the knowledge, confidence, and direction to travel and experience the wonders of nature, no matter what mobility challenges they may face.

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Book SynopsisThere are more than half a million golf holes in the world--and GOLF Magazine has picked the best, in The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes.More than six hundred lavish photographs complement anecdotal "biographies" and vital statistics of the holes deemed the best in the world by the magazine's editors and their panel of international experts. Readers will find out if their favorite holes made the cut by first turning to The Eighteen, representing the most respected and challenging holes--holes like the thirteenth at Augusta National. Next, they discover which are considered the top one hundred (no surprise that the eleventh at St. Andrews Old Course and the fifth at Pinehurst are included here). Finally, there is an all-inclusive gazetteer of all five hundred. A special section offers the Best of the Best--lists of holes by category, such as the most scenic, longest, best in Europe, hardest-to-putt greens, and so on.This is the golf book for the passionate golfer and the armchair duffer alike.

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Book SynopsisWalking is good for you. It can regulate weight, improve sleep, elevate mood, transform stress, and boost creativity. Most people want to walk more. But what if the key isn?t just to walk more, but to walk better? Walking Well presents a three-part journey that will guide you to discover more comfort, vitality, and inspiration in every step. Filled with simple, practical guidance from authors with over a hundred years of collective experience in teaching people how to move well, this book not only improves how we walk but reveals how much is possible for us once we know how to walk well.

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Book SynopsisThe improbable story of the birth of modern-day pro basketball in Toronto In just over 25 years, the Toronto Raptors have evolved from an intrepid expansion team to an NBA champion. But for all the triumphs of the past decade, the beginning looked a bit different. When the franchise began its first season in 1995, a pro basketball team in Toronto was viewed as an experiment. There was no playbook to follow, and very few people gave them a chance to succeed. In Prehistoric, irreverent Raptors voice and culture writer Alex Wong explores the franchise’s fascinating and unconventional inception through 140 original interviews with those involved with the team’s very beginning, examining the process of how the team came up with their name and logo inspired by the blockbuster film Jurassic Park, taking a behind-the-scenes look at the drafting of star point guard Damon Stoudamire, telling the backstories of a group of misfits who formed the first-year roster, and providing an in-depth look at the team’s opening night victory at the SkyDome and the expansion franchise’s signature win over Michael Jordan and a 72-win Chicago Bulls team. The Raptors boldly and intentionally pursued a much different audience in a hockey-first town. The result is a team who went through the necessary growing pains and eventually captured the heart of a city, as told in this essential origin story through the lens of the people who were there to help lay the foundation for a thriving modern-day basketball franchise in Toronto.

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