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Book Synopsis'A superb portrait of the most brilliant cricketer of his generation' Mike Atherton Shane Warne dominated cricket on the field and off for almost thirty years - his skill, his fame, his personality, his misadventures. His death in March 2002 rocked Australians, even those who could not tell a leg-break from a leg-pull. But what was it like to watch Warne at his long peak, the man of a thousands international wickets, the incarnation of Aussie audacity and cheek?   Gideon Haigh saw it all, still can't quite believe it, but wanted to find a way to explain it. In this classic appreciation of Australia's cricket's greatest figure, who doubled as the nation's best-known man, Haigh relieves the highs, the lows, the fun and the follies. The result is a new way of looking at Warne, at sport and at Australia.'Bloody brilliant... As good as anything I have read on the game' Guardian Winner of The Cric

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Book SynopsisKrav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations.Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your attackers before they gain the upper hand. This martial arts book is full of examples of real-world life-threatening situations, and in each case the clear, step-by-step photographs and text illustrate an effective solution—showing you how to disrupt your attacker''s strategy, disarm them, damage or destroy their ability to harm you, and disengage quickly so you can move to a more secure location. Krav Maga Tactical Survival covers the following essential techniques: Upper Body Combatives (hammer-fist strikes, hook punches, head-buttsTrade Review"…the book provides a superb companion to Krav Maga training by qualified teachers…Gershon Ben Keren uses everything from contemporary cognitive neuroscience principles to proven situational awareness concepts, to maximize the possibility that ninety percent of the time you can defend yourself by recognizing and keeping out of potentially violent situations." --Gregory K. Binus, M.D., Director of Psychotherapy Training, Boston University School of Medicine/ Boston Medical Center Department of Psychiatry Residency Training Program"Gershon's newest book is another reminder of his understanding of violent individuals. His heightened ability to detect, counter, and neutralize danger is the very reason that I read his publications, and seek his training. He is a true master of personal protection." --Jeffrey Maguire, Combat Veteran, Personal Protection Specialist, Private Detective, Owner of Maguire Protective Services"A great book for those that want to learn clean technique." --Roy ElghanayanHead of System, "Roy Elghanayan Krav Maga" (REKM) Former Krav Maga Head Instructor of Israeli Special Forces Honored twice the IDF Chief of Staff Award

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting On the Right Boating Track 7 Chapter 1: Powering Up to Be a Boater 9 Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Boat Type and Engine for Your Boating Needs 21 Chapter 3: Finding and Buying the Right Boat for You 41 Chapter 4: Accessorizing Your Boat for Safety and Fun 67 Part 2: Safely Operating Your Boat 83 Chapter 5: Towing Your Boat and Maintaining Your Trailer 85 Chapter 6: Launching and Loading Your Trailered Boat 101 Chapter 7: Hitting the Open Water: Driving Your Boat 129 Chapter 8: Docking, Rafting Up, and Anchoring 147 Chapter 9: Finding a Safe Harbor for Your Boat 167 Part 3: With Much Boating Fun Comes Much Responsibility 189 Chapter 10: Rules Do Apply: Navigating to Avoid Collisions and Confusion 191 Chapter 11: Finding Your Way on the Water 207 Chapter 12: Navigating Bad Weather 229 Chapter 13: Preparing for and Handling Boating Emergencies 247 Part 4: Keeping Your Boat Shipshape 267 Chapter 14: Keeping Up with Routine Boat Maintenance 269 Chapter 15: Getting Your Boat Ready for Winter and Spring 295 Chapter 16: Repairing Leaks and Other Damage to Your Boat 303 Part 5: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 17: Ten Tactics That Separate Pros from Amateurs 327 Chapter 18: Ten Important Items to Keep Onboard 335 Chapter 19: Ten (Plus Two) Mechanical Checks for Buying a Pre-Owned Boat 341 Index 349

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Book SynopsisFor new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? What are the advantages of a cutter rig over a sloop? Why does one sailor swear by a full keel, while others won't have anything but a fin keel? Why does one powerboat have more flare in its topsides than another? And what is flare? Why do some hull shapes look "right"? How big an engine and propeller will it take to move that powerboat? What elements make a boat safe, or comfortable?Understanding Boat Design has been the place to look for quick, uncomplicated answers since 1971. Founder of the Yacht Design Institute, a highly respected designer for more than 30 years, and a frequent contributor to SAIL, Cruising World, and other magazines, Ted Brewer has again revised his classic primer. This new volume has been greatly expanded and contains information on mTrade Review"The clear, non-technical language, logical development of the subject, and the scope of the publication make Understanding Boat Design a success." Naval Engineers Journal "This tight little book should be required reading." Soundings "Brewer provides as good a basic introduction to small craft design as you could ever hope to find. If more people read this book before buying a boat, they'd likely make a much better choice and be a lot happier." The Ensign "One of the cleanest and clearest expositions on the elements of yacht design ever published.--By a naval architect who knows what he is talking about." WoodenBoatTable of ContentsPreface1. Boats for Every Purpose2. Hull Shapes3. Interpreting the Lines Drawing4. Lateral Plane5. Sailboat Rigs6. Powering7. Aesthetics8. The Accomodation Layout9. Safety at Sea10. Construction11. Plans, The Designer, and You12. Amateur BoatbuildingAppendicesA Portfolio of Brewer DesignsUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary Courtesy ExaminationSuggested ReadingA Short GlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisPresents solutions to a host of boat design, construction, equipment, and seamanship dilemmas. This title tells you what works and what doesn't, and step by step - with the help of detailed illustrations and photographs - fills you in on what you need to know for safe, comfortable passagemaking.Table of ContentsAuthor's Note on OriginsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Countdown to Offshore SailingChapter 1. A Safe DeckCrew SafetyJacklines and Cockpit Pad EyesSafety HarnessesKnivesCutting Lines Fouled UnderwaterSecuring the DeckKnotsLashing Gear on DeckCockpit Speakers and Other HolesEasy to FloodLeaking Deck Hatches and PortlightsToilet Bumpers on HatchesDuct Tape on Deck FillsClosure of Deck Blower VentsClosure of Chain Pipes Built into WindlassesBedding Deck HardwareAnchors on Bow RollersAll-Chain Anchor RodesCleat GuardsSupports for Cockpit StructuresYacht Defense StrategyClean Your Combination LockReplace Fasteners in Companionway StilesReplace Hatch Hinge PinsDinghy IDTest-Fire FlaresMiscellaneaChapter 2. Rig and SailsRunning RiggingBoom PreventerSpinnaker HalyardRight Side UpMasthead Sheave ArrangementMainsheet BlocksRoller FurlingRunning BackstaysSecuring a Halyard TailWhipping LinesReel Out SpoolsStanding RiggingMagnaflux Test KitBolt or Wire CuttersTurnbucklesTape on TurnbucklesCotter Pins in Clevis PinsSailsStorm Trysail and Storm JibStoring Spare SailsMarking SailsMeasuring SailsSail Repair MaterialsMainsail ReefingOther TricksMasthead BurgeeSpreader Flag HalyardsRigging a Radar Reflector Hoisted to a SpreaderDissimilar MetalsMiscellaneaChapter 3. Interior ModificationsSecuring the CabinHandholdsLocking the CompanionwayRemotely Activated LockDrawersBerth Top Access LidsCabin Sole FloorboardsHingesHolding Down BatteriesConstruct FiddlesPlace FiddlesAvoid the Toilet Seat TossSea BerthsRemovable Sea BerthRoot BerthLee ClothsBerth CushionsClimate ControlFansWashboard VentsCarbon Monoxide DetectorWhat's What and WhereLabelsYacht Inventory DatabaseChapter 4. Electronic and Electrical EquipmentElectronicsInterfacing ElectronicsElectronic and Other Devices That Belong on Every BoatEPIRBsHandheld VHF and Handheld GPSNavtexEmergency Radio AntennasIntelligible Boat NameEmergency Use of Ham Nets (Amateur Radio Networks)Other Useful Radio Services and FrequenciesElectronic Timer and ClockSerial NumbersUninterruptible Power SourceBatteriesTypesDeep-Cycle versus StartingBattery Bank ConfigurationsCharging ProfilesLightsFlashlightsSpotlightRunning LightsAnchor LightLaser PointerGhost in the Machine: Solving Weird Electrical ProblemsWatertight Junction BoxBattery ChargingShore Power ProblemsSpontaneous IgnitionEngine WiringPlaying It SafeMaking the ConnectionLightningMiscellaneaChapter 5. Engine, Mechanical, and Plumbing SystemsEngine and FuelEngine EducationMechanical Oil Pressure GaugeChanging Oil the Easy WayOil AnalysisEngine Water Flow AlarmRemovable StrainersAlarm AnnunciatorElectric Fuel PumpAdding Tees to TanksDiesel Engine SAD SyndromeV-BeltsEngine Space VentilationFuelingMiles per GallonCalibrating TachometersRunaway Diesel EngineFire ExtinguishersCharging RefrigerationEngine BedsProp and ShaftPropeller TypeStopping Shaft RotationCorrect PitchRemoving the Prop Shaft from the Engine CouplingPlumbingHoseCleaning HosesFouled Freshwater TanksBe Alert to Variations in Muriatic Acid ConcentrationSeacocksSoftwood PlugsBilge Pump StrainersAluminum Bilge PumpsEmergency Bilge PumpConserving FreshwaterInsecticide-Sprayer ShowerPipeCopper AlloysTools and MaintenanceLarge ToolsMaintenance LogMiscellaneaChapter 6. At SeaSafety FirstSafety VideoMaintaining Night VisionHeaving-ToDrogues and Sea AnchorsCenterboardsFreeing Lines Under LoadSpinnaker TakedownEvacuation by HelicopterDesign and Loading ConsiderationsSailing and Center of EffortFore-and-Aft Weight DistributionOverall Effect of Adding Weight to a VesselPersonal ComfortApparelSea Bag Checklist for Five-to Seven-Day PassageSea BagsSleepingFoul-Weather GearSeasicknessStanding Watch OrdersCrew OverboardFlooding Below DecksAbandoning ShipDeck Log EntriesNavigation and WeatherCompassesPolars on PassagesAltering CourseMaking Best Time on PassagesCosinesCommunication with Southbound II VAX 498, Herb HilgenbergRecording the BroadcastWeather on the WebChart CopiesLength of Degree of LongitudeChart Table CoverDatumsOn Closing with ShipsThermometerBinocularsGround TackleAnchorsAnchor ChainShackles for Anchors and ChainBow Rollers and ChocksChapter 7. Galley TipsThe Beginning of My Cooking CareerProvisioningPlanning and ChecklistsProvisioning QuantitiesFood StorageCardboard BoxesPlastic ContainersPreserving Fresh VegetablesCabbage and the CrunchOutfitting the GalleyBagging ItThe $8,179.95 Bread-Baking MachineCooking in Rough WeatherProtective ApparelOven Width and Height LimitsAbdicating the GalleyServing and CleanupPlates, Glasses, and Coffee MugsWashing DishesGarbageRecipesDessertsBreakfastsDinnersSalad DressingsAppendix 1. Boat SelectionDesignStability IssuesYou Can't Always Get What You WantThe Properly Built YachtFiberglass Hull and Deck ConstructionSteeringDeck Hardware and FittingsElectrical SystemsPlumbingInteriorRigAppendix 2. Cruising PaperworkEssential Papers and DocumentationProof of Yacht OwnershipProof of InsurancePassportsVisasCustoms ClearanceCrew ListYellow CardDriver's LicenseShip Radio Station License and Operator's LicensesLogbookEquipment ListPrescriptions for MedicationUpon ArrivalMoneyTelephonesDealing with Foreign OfficalsKwikpoint CardsMediterranean Market BasketFlags and Country IdentificationBoat CardsMailSecurityAdditional PrecautionsWaiver of LiabilityRelease of Claim Against VesselPhotographs of the BoatAppendix 3. Foreign AdaptationPower and AppliancesTelevision and VCRsCellular TelephonesWater and PlumbingPropanePaper GoodsNuts and BoltsMapsHealthDocking EquipmentAppendix 4. Generic Safety and Spare Parts InventoryMain Propulsion EngineRigging and Deck HardwareLubricantsBedding, Pipe Sealants, and AdhesivesTapePlumbingElectricalDinghy and Outboard MotorInterior HardwareIn Vessel's Canned Goods LockerSafety Gear ListAbandon-Ship BagYacht Outfitting Safety EquipmentAppendix 5. Layup Afloat and Commissioning ChecklistsLayupDeckInteriorMechanicalGeneralCommissioningDeckMechanical and PlumbingAutopilotWatermakerWasher-DryerElectricalElectronicsInteriorMiscellaneaAppendix 6. Maneuvering Under PowerGoing AheadMaking a Tight TurnBackingBacking StraightBacking to PortBacking to StarboardDocking from Start to FinishSpring LinesDockingDeparting a DockDeparting with Restricted Space Available ForwardDeparting a Dock by Backing OutAppendix 7. Contact Information for Suppliers and AssociationsAppendix 8. Radio and Communications TablesHam NetsBBC World NewsWLO Radio FrequenciesU.S. Coast Guard High Seas FrequenciesUSCG Coastal and High Seas ForecastsSSB FrequenciesSSB Frequency PropagationVoice of America, CaribbeanAppendix 9. Metric EquivalentsIndex

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Book SynopsisThe legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning philosophies in this bestselling autobiographyJohn Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest" coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling autobiography--with a Foreword by Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton--the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA. From the everyday basics to important life lessons ("It's not how tall you are, but how tall you play"), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his life, his career, and the players who made his teams unbeatable."They Call Me Coach is grass-roots Americana, a story bigger

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Book SynopsisA guide to catching and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat. It gives you what you need to know about catching fish in tropical or middle-latitude seas - from a cruising boat underway or at anchor, from a dinghy, in the surf, and while diving reefs.Trade Review"The definitive book." - Cruising World; "Complete and thorough. Scott and Wendy Bannerot are giving their fellow sailors the gift of an abundant life on the sea." - Blue Water Sailing; "If you travel with your boat, this book should be a permanent part of your on-board library." - Big Game Fishing Journal; "Now there is no excuse not to catch breakfast, lunch or dinner while underway." - Latitudes & Attitudes; "This book is a great catch." - Sailing; "Every culture has its bible, and until now, there wasn't one for the voyager with a passion for catching fish." - Ocean NavigatorTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Fishing Success under Power or Sail: A Preview Trolling in the South Pacific Adrift Way Offshore Anchored in Different Latitudes Dinghy Adventures Beneath the Waves and along the Shore What's Best for You? With Power Comes Responsibility 2. Gear, Tackle, and Connections for Hook-and-Line Fishing Handlines Rail-Mounted Reels Stand-Up Outfits Wire-Line Gear Spinning Tackle Fly-Fishing Selecting Tackle Connections Getting Started Gear Checklist 3. Offshore Trolling General Preparations and Perspective Rigging for Trolling Deploying Trolling Gear Safely Boating Your Catch Selected Trolling Specialities A Few Last Tricks and Tips Gear Checklist 4. Adrift or Anchored Attracting Fish to Your Boat Fundamental Techniques of Stationary Hook-and-Line Fishing Fishing Scenarios A Word of Caution Gear Checklist 5. Dinghy Techniques Getting Started Fishing from Shore Wading the Shallows Intermediate Depths near Shore Offshore Dinghy Specialities Rigging Tips for Dinghy Fishing Gear Checklist 6. Walking, Wading, and Diving Where Do You Start? Walking and Wading Diving for Dinner Gear Checklist 7. Hand Tools, Traps, Nets, and Other Assorted Gear Gathering by Hand and with Simple Tools Harpoons Shooting through the Air Stunning Methods Using Animals Hookless Line Fishing More Tricks for Attracting and Aggregating Single-Event Snares and Traps Catching Seafood in the Air Long-Handled Dip and Bully Nets Traps Dredges and Beam, Bottom, and Midwater Trawls Nets for Scooping and Lifting Seine and Encircling Nets Gill and Entangling Nets Cast Nets Making and Repairing Nets Gear Checklist 8. Modifying Your Vessel for Fishing Clamps, Mounts, and Lanyards for Line Dispensers Rod Holders Securing Downriggers, Upriggers, and Outriggers Superstructure Afterdeck, Bowguard, and Rubrails Fish-Cleaning Tables Small Conveniences That Make a Big Difference That All-Important Barbecue Dive Tanks (Mostly) Horizontal Racks and Holders Fish Boxes and Bags Interior Storage The Wide World of Live Bait Wells Cold Storage for the Avid Fishing Cruiser Fishing Electronics Gear Checklist 9. Processing Your Catch The Biochemistry of Seafood Quality From Ocean to Cleaning Table General Handling Tools of the Trade: Get 'Em and Keep 'Em Sharp Gutting and Gilling Fish Cleaning Fish Processing Invertebrates Preparing for Cold Storage Chilling, Freezing, and Thawing Canning Curing Seafood by Drying, Salting, and Smoking Alternative Seafood Processing Gear Checklist 10. Medical Considerations for the Cruising Fisher Common (and Not So Common) Fishing Injuries Other Ailments Caused by Fishing Review of General Fishing-Tool Safety Measures Diving-Related and Other Injuries Galley Injuries and Ailments Keeping Everything in Perspective 11. Getting the Most from Your New Cruising Skill Sink Everyone's Boat but Mine Respect and Conservation Revisited Replenishing the Cruising Kitty Survival Fishing Catch-and-Release and Light Versus Heavy Tackle Social Facilitation Intellectual Stimulation The Successful Cruiser-Fisher 12. A Guide to Edible Fish and Invertebrates Bony Fishes (Phylum Chordata, Class Osteichthyes) Sharks and Rays (Phylum Chordata, Class Chondrichthys) Sea Turtles (Phylum Chordata, Class Reptilia, Family Chelonidae) Invertebrate Seafood 13. More Seafood Recipes Starters Soups and Chowders Main Courses Construction and Use of an Umu, or Underground Oven The Simple Approach Appendix 1. Sources for Fishing and Related Gear Saltwater Fishing Specialists Major Boating-Supply Companies Commercial and Heavy-Duty Equipment Suppliers Unique Hand-Operated Winches General Outfitters Diving and Spearfishing Supplies Cold-Storage Equipment and Installation Custom Marine-Metal Fabrication And If You Just Happen to Be Out in the Middle of the South Pacific International Gear Sources by Country Sources for Miscellaneous Products Appendix 2. Further Reading and Information Books Periodicals Organizations and Associations Other Sources Appendix 3. The Wonderful World of Fly-Fishing Inexpensive Gear That Will Catch Just about Anything Assemble Your Gear and Load the Line Stretch Your Fly Line Practice Casting So You Want to Learn More Appendix 4. Fishing-Reel Maintenance and Repair Spinning Reels Penn International Big-Game Reels Other Reels and Winches A Few Last Tips Appendix 5. References Index

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Book SynopsisOne diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to worse. Two other divers, fascinated by the bountiful undersea life of the Caribbean, fail to notice that a powerful current is sweeping them rapidly away from their unattended boat.These are just a few of the true stories youâll find in Diver Down, most of them involving diver error and resulting in serious injury or death. Each of these tales is accompanied by an in-depth analysis of what went wrong and how you can recognize, avoid, and respond to similar underwater calamities. This unique survival guide explores the gamut of diving situations, including cave and wreck diving, deep-water dives, river and drift diving, decompression sickness, and much more. It shows you how to prevent tragic mishaps through:Inspection aTable of ContentsSpecial Topics ContentsPreface: Dive Safety and This BookAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Scuba 101The "Rescuer"The Sailors' Cold and Lonely NightDying for MaintenanceA Killer Wreck DiveGood IntentionsThe Public Safety DiverThe Inexperienced Professional and an EgoThe “Trust-Me” DiveKiller ArroganceA Killer ShortcutHazards to NavigationA Simple Commercial DiveThe Dive Plan Failure: Narcosis Is for EveryoneA Snug-Fitting SuitThe Little Details That Get YouThe Expedient Gear TechnicianPracticing What You PreachThe Folly of YouthYou Can't Buy Common SenseThe “Top Guns”About the AuthorIndex

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boatStrip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) and shows you step-by-step how to build them. Written for all amateur builders, the book covers materials, tools, and safety issues.Table of Contents1.Introduction: Why Use Strip Construction?2.Choosing a Design3.Choosing Materials4.Tool Requirements5.Gallery of Strip-Built Boats6.Preparing the Strips7.Setting up the Forms8.Basic Stripping Technique9.Fairing and Sanding10.Fiberglassing Technique11.Finishing and Varnishing12.Double Paddle Canoe13.Rowing Dinghy14.Adirondack Guide Boat15.Melonseed Skiff16.Tandem Kayak

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Book SynopsisFind Your Way at Sea, No Matter WhatâœInherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation principles we've seen yet.â--BoatU.S. âœThorough and authoritative.â--Sea KayakerâœA definitive work of instant appeal to seamen of all levels of experience.â--The Navigation FoundationEvery sailor knows that instruments can fail. Things get wet, break, fall overboard. Whether youâre safe on your boat or drifting in a life raft, let David Burch show you how to find your way no matter what navigational equipment you have. Often relying on common materials like a small stick, a plastic bottle, even a pair of sunglasses, Burch explains how to make use of all available means--from the ancient skills of Polynesian navigators to the contrails of airliners overhead--to calculate speed, direction, latitude, and longitude and to perform all aspects of piloting and dead reckoning. Learn how toSteer by sun, stars, wind, aTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesForeword to the First EditionPreface to the Second EditionAcknowledgments Chapter 1. IntroductionWhat Is Emergency Navigation?The Scope of This BookPreparation for Navigational EmergenciesChapter 2. Time and Place at SeaLatitude Regions and Seasons DefinedTime in NavigationFinding Position versus Keeping Track of PositionChapter 3. Directions at SeaChoosing a RouteCompass ChecksSteering without a CompassChapter 4. Steering by Wind and SwellsReading the WindSwells, Waves, and RipplesWind ShiftsChapter 5. Steering by the StarsKnow the Whole SkyHow the Stars MoveSteering by the North StarThe Summer TriangleThe Great Square of PegasusFinding North without the North StarSteering by OrionSteering by Gemini and ProcyonSteering by ScorpioSteering by the Southern Cross and the South PoleSteering by Overhead StarsSteering by Zenith StarsStar PathsTiming Low StarsChapter 6. Steering by the SunSunrise and SunsetMorning Sun and Afternoon SunLocal Apparent NoonSolar Time MethodThe Shadow-Tip MethodThe Tropics Rule for the SunSun Crossing Due East or WestSun CompassesWhen the Sun Is ObscuredChapter 7. Steering by Other Things in the SkyThe MoonThe PlanetsClouds, Birds, and PlanesSatellitesChapter 8. Steering in Fog or Under Cloudy SkiesHow to Make a Magnetic CompassDirection Finding with a Portable RadioStreaming a Line along the CenterlineFinding the Sun as a Viking WouldChapter 9. Currents Ocean CurrentsTidal CurrentsWind-Driven CurrentsCoastal CurrentsChapter 10. Dead ReckoningEmergency DRFinding Boat SpeedDR Errors from Speed and DirectionDR Errors from Current and LeewayProgress to WeatherChapter 11. Latitude at SeaMakeshift Altitude Measurements and CalibrationsMakeshift Altitude CorrectionsLatitude from PolarisLatitude from Zenith StarsLatitude from Horizon-Grazing StarsLatitude from Double Transits of Circumpolar StarsLatitude from the Sun at LANLatitude from the Length of DayKeeping Track of LatitudeChapter 12. Longitude at SeaLongitude from Sunrise or SunsetLongitude from LAN (the Equation of Time)Finding UTC from a Known PositionKeeping Track of LongitudeChapter 13. Coastal Piloting without InstrumentsSigns of Land at SeaVisible Range of Lights and LandDistance OffRunning Fix from Radio BearingsCourse Made Good in CurrentChapter 14. What to Do with What You’ve GotRoutine Navigation with EverythingPosition by Radio ContactEverything but UTCEverything but a SextantEverything but Sight Reduction TablesEverything but a CompassEverything but an AlmanacNothing but UTCAnnotated BibliographyBasic Marine NavigationAlmanac DataStars and Star IdentificationFinding Longitude without TimeNo-Instrument NavigationEmergency SeamanshipPeriodicals of Interest to Emergency NavigationMeteorology and OceanographyPublished Aids to NavigationIndex

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Book SynopsisHow-to guidance for retiring on a boatâfor aging captains and landlubbersHave you ever thought you might want to retire on a boat? Of course you have or you wouldnât have picked up this book! Whatever form your yearning for aquatic retirement takes, Jim Trefethen can help you realize the dream.After sailing together for over 40 years, the Jim and his wife have learned the secrets of living a content and productive life. Here Jim shares those secrets, including:â Making sure you really want to do it: then make sure you are sure.â How to upsize your ambitions while downsizing your life, in ways that will enhance your retirementâ How to get all your shore-side affairs in order, then to make some important adjustments in your attitude, confidence, and self esteemâ Easy-to-understand pointers and suggestions for deciding which type of retired cruising is best for youâ A ten-step plan to buying a boat with as littl

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Book SynopsisWomen worldwide are making their presence felt as sport fans in rapidly increasing numbers. This book makes a distinctive and innovative contribution to the study of sport fandom by exploring the growing visibility and interest in women who follow sport. It presents the latest data on womenâs sport spectatorship in different regions of the world, posing new theoretical paradigms to study the globalised nature of female sport fandom.This book goes beyond conventional approaches to analysing the practices of women sport fans. By using a critical feminist perspective to investigate cultural conditions and social contexts (including globalisation, digital networked technologies, consumerism, neoliberalism and postfeminism), it brings into view a diversity of womenâs voices and experiences as sport fans. It sheds new light on the power dynamics of gender, ethnicity and sexuality influencing womenâs participation in sport spectatorship and interrogates the ways female sport fandom Trade Review"Toffoletti has presented a timely account of current research on women sport fans. The book goes beyond the common reconstruction of the practices of female supporters but asks important questions of why and how women’s fandom is encouraged. As becomes evident throughout the book, the way sporting institutions address gender diversity in fandom often serves to preserve or reinforce gender hierarchies in sports." - Henk Erik Meier, University of Münster, European Journal for Sport and Society"Women Sport Fans succeeds most notably as a rich survey of existing literature relevant to the study of female sports fans and as a provocation for further research … Toffoletti offers a dynamic roadmap for future sports feminist scholarship and makes a compelling case for the importance of a transnational feminist perspective to the field." – Kathy Cacace, University of Texas at Austin, Feminist Media Studies"The book gives a testimony of how unequal relations between men and women function in different countries and in different sports, which may enable, for example, sports and women’s organisations to strengthen emancipatory practices in this area. In the scientific world, the book should open a discussion of great importance, as women are becoming more and more significant actors in the world of sport, actors who can no longer be underestimated." - Honorata Jakubowska, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland, & Radoslaw Kossakowski, Gdansk University, Poland, International Review for the Sociology of SportTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Facts, Figures and Frameworks: Approaching the Study of Women Sport Fans 2. Identities, Performances and Pleasures 3. Consumption 4. Representation 5. Digital Networks 6. The Postfeminist Sport Fan Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe coaching process is about enhancing performance by providing feedback about the performance to the athlete or team. Researchers have shown that human observation and memory are not reliable enough to provide accurate and objective information for high-performance athletes. Objective measuring tools are necessary to enable the feedback process. These can take the form of video analysis systems post-event, both biomechanical and computerised notation systems, or the use of in-event systems. Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport 3rd Edition is fully revised with updated existing chapters and the addition of 12 new chapters. It is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to this core discipline of contemporary sport science. The book offers a full description of the fundamental theory of match and performance analysis, using real-world illustrative examples and data throughout. It also explores the applied contexts in which analysis can have a significant influence on peTable of ContentsSection I: The Background 1. The Importance of Feedback to Performance2. What is Performance Analysis? 3. Project Management Issues in Performance Analysis4. A Pedagogical Approach to Performance Analysis in the Physical Education5. Video-based TechnologiesSection II: The Methodology of Notational Analysis6. The Use of Performance Indicators in Performance Analysis7. Sports Analysis8. How Do We Design Simple Systems? - How to Develop a Notation system? 9. Examples of Notation SystemsSection III: Current Issues of Performance Analysis10. Reliability Issues in Sports Performance Analysis13. Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of Technique14. Probability Analysis of Sports Contests: Skill and Chance15. Applied Motion Analysis 16. Momentum and ‘Hot Hands’17. Dynamic Systems Theory and ‘Perturbations’ 18. Rule Changes in Sport and the Role of Notation19. Notational Analysis of Coaching Behaviour20. Performance Analysis in Elite Masters Football: Strategic Team and Player Development Implications. Section IV: Profiling in Sport with Examples21. Performance Profiling22. Example of Profiling Techniques: Profiling in Soccer23. Example of Profiling Techniques: Performance Profiling in Squash24. Profiling in Canoeing – A Practical Example25. Performance Profiling in Rugby UnionSection V: Careers In Performance Analysis 26. Accreditation27. Cooperation between Performance Analysis and Sport Data Analysis?28. References and Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis handbook offers an important and timely contribution to the interdisciplinary field of Olympic studies. It brings together for the first time in a single volume a complete analysis of current and future economic, commercial, socio-political, cultural and governance challenges facing both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, their athletes and institutions.The book presents new research and broad surveys exploring pressing debates, challenges and possible solutions surrounding the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games, across diverse socioeconomic and political contexts. Featuring chapters written by leading scholars, athletes and administrators from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, the handbook is divided into four main areas: athletes, business, governance and socio-cultural issues within the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Examining key themes, theories and new emerging issues within the field, the book offers expert insights into every major topic related to the OlympTable of ContentsIntroduction, Part I: Athletes’ Issues in Olympic and Paralympic Games, 1. Dual Career: Balancing success in sport and life, 2. Athletes and CAS: Protecting athletes’ rights, 3. Disability, Classification and the Paralympics: Inclusion and exclusion of elite athletes with disabilities, 4. Women: Rules and classifications in the Olympics and Paralympics, 5. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Human rights, unfair advantage and exclusion, 6. Sport and Nationality at the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Flags of convenience?, Part II: Olympic and Paralympic Business, 7. Olympic Values: Sponsorship, values and integrity in sport creating a paradigm shift, 8. Paralympic Brand Governance: The best of both worlds?, 9. Sponsoring the Paralympic Games and Breaking Barriers, 10. Olympic Broadcast Rights, 11. Activation of Olympic and Paralympic Sponsorship, 12. Legal Aspects of the Olympics and Ambush Marketing, 13. The Evolving #Rule40 of the Olympic Charter: Balancing the interest of sponsors vs athletes, 14. Towards a Shared Olympic Responsibility: Paradoxes and Challenges, 15. Esports in the Olympic and Paralympic Games: The business case for integration, 16. Organizing the Olympic Games, 17. Referendums at Olympic Games, Part III: The Governance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 18. The Composition of the IOC: Origins and key turning points in the governance of the Olympic movement, 19. Changing Parasport Landscape and The Evolution of the International Paralympic Committee Governance, 20. Organisational Change Campaigns of the Olympic Movement: Insights from structural and cultural adaptations, 21. Sleeping with an Elephant: The relationship between the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, 22. The Autonomy of the Olympic and Sport Movement, 23. Political Autonomy and Control of National Olympic Committees, 24. The Changing Attitude of the IOC and the IPC Towards WADA and the Governance of Anti-Doping, 25. Board Renewal and Good Governance in the Olympic Movement, 26. The Relationship Between the IOC and International Sport Federations, 27. The Governance of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Part IV: Socio-cultural and Political Issues of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 28. Theory and Research in Scholarship around the Paralympic Games, 29. Olympic and Paralympic Games and Human Rights, 30. Sport for Development and Peace: Convergence and divergence with the Olympic movement, 31. Home Advantage in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 32. Debating the Future of Olympic and Paralympic Legacy, 33. Can Health-Related Legacies through Physical Activity and Sport be Delivered by the Olympic and Paralympic Games?, 34. Olympic and Paralympic Impacts in Non-Host City Regions, 35. Legacies Beyond the Olympic Games: The case of two Youth Olympic Games, 36. Arts and Culture in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, 37. Olympic and Paralympic Games Education Programmes: Education as engagement from a practitioner's view

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Book SynopsisThis book explores issues related to the abuse of referees and match officials in sport. Drawing on original empirical research in football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket, it provides an insight into the complexities involved in the recruitment, retention and development processes of match officials from across the global sports industry. Using an evidence-based approach, the book examines why abuse occurs, the operational environments in which match officials operate, and underlying issues and trends that cut across sports and therefore can be linked to wider societal trends. It challenges global sport policy and discusses the development of an inclusive, cohesive and facilitative environment for match officials, players, coaches and spectators to ensure the future provision of global sport. Referees, Match Officials and Abuse is an invaluable resource for all students, scholars and national governing bodies of sport with an interest in match oTrade Review"The purpose has been to investigate why judges are physically and verbally attacked and insulted, what the abuse and attacks look like, and in what contexts they occur. In addition, they have the ambition to present a program of measures that can reduce the incidences of these attacks."-Bo Carlsson, Department of Sport Sciences, Linnæus University, idrottsforum.orgTable of Contents1. Introducing and defining match official abuse. 2. Examining abuse: The importance of governing bodies in sport. 3. Organisational culture, non-reporting of abuse and discontinuation: Implications for match officials and administrators. 4. Facilitating a positive environment: The role of resilience, mental fortitude and conflict management when supporting match officials. 5. The importance of policy and the need for mental health interventions and support. 6. The experience of match officials outside England. 7. Evidencing good practice and tackling abuse.

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Book SynopsisStress, Well-Being, and Performance in Sport provides the first comprehensive and contemporary overview of stress in sport and its implications on performance and well-being. It explores how athletesâ, coaches', and support staffs' performance can be enhanced while simultaneously optimizing their well-being in contemporary sport.Divided into four sections following the stress process, Stress, Well-Being, and Performance in Sport covers key topics including: Appraising and coping with stress in sport Responses to and outcomes of stress in sport Moderators of the stress process in sport Stress management to promote thriving in sport Bringing together theory and practice, each chapter discusses conceptual and theoretical issues, current research, and innovative practical implications. Written by scholars around the globe, Stress, Well-being, and Performance in Sport offTrade Review"This volume edited by Arnold (Univ. of Bath, UK) and Fletcher (Loughborough Univ., UK) is a comprehensive text discussing the relationship between stress and well-being, and exploring the implications for optimal performance. The book is divided into four parts, each with an overarching theme: "Appraising and Coping with Stress in Sport," "Responses to and Outcomes of Stress in Sport," "Moderators of the Stress Process in Sport," and "Stress Management to Promote Thriving in Sport." Each part comprises a variety of chapters, combining research, theory, and practice to address each respective topic. Topics discussed include personality, emotions, coping, resilience, thriving, and mental health, among others. The text provides a concise yet thorough understanding of how stress and pressure can impact both mental health and physical performance. Included in most chapters are practical implications, particularly helpful for instructors, coaches, practitioners, and performers themselves."- CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles Jan 2021Table of ContentsSECTION IAppraising and Coping With Stress in Sport 291 Stressors, Hassles, and Adversity 31RACHEL ARNOLD AND DAVID FLETCHER2 Cognitive Appraisals 63FAYE F. DIDYMUS AND MARC V. JONES3 Coping 78KATHERINE A. TAMMINENSECTION IIResponses to and Outcomes of Stress in Sport 954 Emotions 97CHRISTOPHER R. D. WAGSTAFF AND KATHERINE A. TAMMINEN5 Attention and Visuomotor Performance Under Pressure 113LEE J. MOORE, SAMUEL J. VINE, AND MARK R. WILSON6 Well-Being and Quality of Life 131CAROLINA LUNDQVIST7 Burnout 148J. D. DEFREESE AND ROBERT C. EKLUND8 Mental Health 167SIMON RICE, COURTNEY C. WALTON, KATE GWYTHER, AND ROSEMARY PURCELLSECTION IIIModerators of the Stress Process in Sport 1899 Stress-Related Growth and Resilience 191DAVID FLETCHER10 Personality 222SYLVAIN LABORDE, SINIKKA HEISLER, AND EMMA MOSLEY11 Social Support 240PAUL FREEMANSECTION IVStress Management to Promote Thriving in Sport 25912 Stress and Pressure Training 261DAVID FLETCHER AND RACHEL ARNOLD13 Thriving 297DANIEL J. BROWN, MICHAEL PASSAPORTIS, AND KATE HAYS14 Duties of Care and Welfare Practices 313EMMA KAVANAGH, DANIEL RHIND, AND GENEVIEVE GORDON-THOMSONConclusion 332RACHEL ARNOLD AND DAVID FLETCHEREpilogue 341CARY L. COOPER

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Book SynopsisThe fully revised third edition of the popular Foundations of Sports Coaching textbook aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the practical and theoretical principles that underpin the sports coaching process, from both a participation and performance perspective. The focus of this contemporary edition is to bridge the gap between practical sports coaching delivery and the conceptual theories that underpin a sports coachâs practice. It provides a wealth of real-world examples and up-to-date case studies from a wide range of sports to support the developing practitioner and help sports coaches understand how to apply key concepts and theories to their practice.In addition, there are countless practical coaching tips, techniques and strategies to further support sports coaches in their practice and development. The book will provide the reader with the skills, knowledge and background they will need to prepare athletes and sports people technicallTable of Contents1. The Continuing Professionalisation of Sport Coaching2. Coaching and Performance3. Coaching Populous Groups 4. Effective Coaching5. Structure, Planning and Preparation of Coaching6. Coaching Philosophy 7. Coaching Pedagogy 8. Creating A Positive Learning Environment 9. Performance Analysis- Supporting Coach Feedback10. Talent Identification and Development11. The Reflective Coach

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Book SynopsisCoaching is a vital factor for success in sport at all levels. Sport Coaching Concepts offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical issues that underpin sport coaching practice. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, it explains why a conceptual approach to sport coaching is more important than ever before, using practice-orientated analysis to help students develop a full understanding of coaching theory and technique.Drawing on more than a decadeâs worth of research, the book reflects upon the profound changes that have transformed coach education and development. It covers all the key topics of the sport coaching curriculum and includes six new chapters on the evolution of coaching theory, coaching expertise, decision making, social perspectives on the coachâathlete relationship, social inclusion and principles of coach development. Each chapter contains a full range of pedagogical features to aid learning, including discussion questions, practicaTrade Review"Drawing on more than a decade's worth of research reflecting the profound changes that have transformed coach education and development. For me, it certainly captures the significant theoretical issues that underpin contemporary sport-coaching practice ... An essential read for students of sports coaching and any serious coaches looking to develop their own coaching practice", Laura Gale, Sports Coaching ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Developments in the field2. Developing a conceptual framework3. The coaching process4. Coaching domains and the role of the coach5. Expertise in sport coaching 6. Modelling the coaching process7. A proposed model for coaching8. Operationalising the model: or, what coaches really do!9. Approaches to coaching: linking theory and practice10. Sport coaching in social context11. Coaching philosophy12. Pedagogy in practice13. The professionalisation of sport coaching14. Coach education and coaching practice15. Setting a research agenda

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Book SynopsisAn unusually intimate account of what happened after the infamous 1986 Mets won the World Series.

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Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars, it also devotes significant space to neglected areas. Entries include: social, economic and political forces that have influenced racing controversial historical and current issues legal and illegal gambling, and racing finance the British impact on world horseracing history and heritage of horseracing links between horse racing and the arts, media and technology human and equine biographies venues associated with racing horseracing websites The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing provides a unique source of information and will be of great interest to sports historians as well as all those whose work or leisure brings them into the world of racing.Trade Review'It's academic-looking but far more readable than most, a joy to flick through and a real trove of arcane knowledge.' - The Racing Post'A must for all horse racing fans...I was most impressed with the information that this treasure chest of a book contains.' -Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser, 21 April 2005

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Book SynopsisPractical Sports Coaching is a thorough and engaging guide for all sports coaching students and practitioners. Drawing on real-life case studies and examples, the book is designed to develop practical coaching skills and provides readers with the methods and tools they need to become an expert coach. Structured around all facets of the coaching process, the text comprehensively covers topics such as: Preparing to Coach, the Role and Philosophy of Coaching, Coaching Environments and the use of Modern Technology in Coaching.This new and fully updated edition includes several new chapters that examine new and critical research areas such as the Coaching Professional, Coach Wellness & Mental Health and Performance Analysis for Coaches.The bookâs practical approach allows the reader to consider common challenges faced by coaches, suggesting solutions to performance concerns and preparing students for the realities of professional sports coaching. The contributors dTable of ContentsSection 11. The Role of the Coach2. Planning your Coaching: A focus on Youth Participant Development 3. The Importance of a Coaching Philosophy4. The Coaching ProfessionalSection 25. The Talent Development Curriculum6. The Art and Science of Refinement: Modifying, Polishing and Tweaking Learnt Skills7. Team Coordination and Decision Making8. The Competition Environment Section 39. Coach Learning and Development10. Interpersonal Knowledge of Coaching11. Coach Mental Health and Well-being12. Moving beyond Competence13. Communities of Practice and Social Learning Spaces for Sport Coach Learning: What and HowSection 414. Big Data in Sport15. Performance Analysis for CoachesSection 516. Putting It All Together: Expertise in Coaching

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully revised, extended and updated new edition, this is the only book to offer a comparative overview of the development of elite sport systems around the world.The book examines sport policies and programmes in 20 developed and developing countries that have achieved international sporting success, including the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia, and South Korea, helping the reader to understand the factors behind that success. For each country, it sets out the historical and political context in which elite sport has developed, before explaining the country-specific structures of elite sport and the investment that each country has made in elite sport development. The book also considers how countries have used the hosting of mega-events as sport policy tools, and how factors such as geo-politics, statesâ governance and political ideology, and levels of economic development, all have influence on national sport policy.Introducing the foundational concepts and principles of elite sport policy and development, and showing how those policies shape global sport, this book is fascinating reading for all students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working in sport development, sport policy, sport management, event management, public policy, and political science.

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Book SynopsisThe positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to be a major concern throughout the world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important issue for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike as they address the challenge of behaviour change. Psychology of Physical Activity provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from mental health, to theories of motivation and adherence, and to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation. Now publishing in a fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition, Psychology of Physical Activity is still the only textbook to offer a full survey of the evidence base for theory and practice in exercise psychology, and the only textbook that explains how to interpret the quality of the research evidence. As the field continues to grow rapidly, the new edition expands the behavioural science content of numerous important topics, including physical activity and cognitive functioning, automatic and affective frameworks for understanding physical activity involvement, new interventions designed to increase physical activity (including use of new technologies), and sedentary behaviour. A full companion website offers useful features to help students and lecturers get the most out of the book during their course, including multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and a test bank of additional learning activities. Psychology of Physical Activity is the most authoritative, engaging and up-to-date book on exercise psychology currently available. It is essential reading for all students working in behavioural medicine, as well as the exercise and health sciences.Table of ContentsSection 11. Introduction and Setting the SceneSection 22. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being3. Physical Activity and Self-Esteem4. Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning 5. Physical Activity and Clinical Depression6. Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders7. Physical Activity Correlates, Determinants, and Barriers Section 38. Common Theories 1 – Social Cognitive and Motivational Approaches9. Common Theories 2 – Stage-Based Approaches10. Automatic and Dual-Process ApproachesSection 411. Physical Activity Interventions: Planning and Design12. Physical Activity Interventions for Young People13. Physical Activity Interventions for Adults and Older AdultsSection 514. Psychology of Sedentary Behaviour Section 615. Commentary and Recommendations

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Book SynopsisThis timely book provides a critical account of the role that animals play in the tourism industry, representing an extension of the sustainability imperative and environmental theory.Written by a leading academic and author, this volume explores the rich history of animal ethics research, both inside and outside of tourism studies, for the purpose of providing greater theoretical, empirical, conceptual, and practical guidance. It examines historical and current practices of the use of animals in the tourism industry from both in situ to ex situ consumption and production perspectives, identifying a range of ethical issues associated with such use. This second edition has been updated to reflect contemporary research and thinking around animal welfare, hunting, and consumption with new chapters on animals as food, and policy at the national and international levels. New case studies have been integrated throughout.Offering an interdisciplinary overview of the moral iss

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Book SynopsisThis international case study book provides 23 expertly curated case studies on entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning.The dynamic characteristic of the tourism industry under the influence of micro and macro environment factors requires future professionals to be equipped with appropriate skills and competencies to deal with change and development in real-life practices. Curated and developed by industry experts and practitioners, these case studies embody real-world scenarios with the aim of best preparing students for their future careers. This compelling set of case studies explores the dynamics of entrepreneurship in global context, analyses emerging markets and new business models, and elicits the implications of innovation and entrepreneurship in different contexts and within a transdisciplinary perspective. The cases illustrate innovation and entrepren

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Book SynopsisThis insightful and expert-led volume presents a holistic view of the latest, cutting-edge global research on trends and changes in consumer behaviour in hospitality and tourism, with focus on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on purchase patterns within the industries.The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of consumer behaviour, including expenses, ways of shopping, eating, lifestyle, use of technology and individual decision-making processes. This volume presents a carefully selected and logically structured collection of chapters, which aim to identify the factors that influence these new purchase patterns and evaluate how managers, retailers and marketers can develop appropriate strategies that respond to these changes in the market going forward. This book explores the effects of multiple socio-economic factors on individual consumption behaviours and features an array of international case studies.This book is of pivotal interest for s

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Book SynopsisDiscover the path to the big leagues It's time to prove all those people who said video games are a waste of time wrong. Esports has rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action? This book puts you on the path to get your share of the growing world of esports. It helps you figure out the gear you need to be competitive, the games that drive esports, how to break into competitive play, and how to use online platforms to get attention. Written by the esports program director at the first Division I university to field an esports team, this book defines and demystifies the complex world of competitive video gaming. Get the gear for your first esports battlesGain recognition for your skills online or in tournamentsDiscover the path to earning scholarships in esportsBuild your online identity Get the insider tips you need to make your name in the esports universe.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Esports 5 Chapter 1: What Are Esports? 7 Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Play 19 Part 2: The Games You’ll Play 47 Chapter 3: Playing RTS Games and MOBAs 49 Chapter 4: Taking Aim at First-Person Shooters 73 Chapter 5: Finish Him! Playing Fighting Games 87 Chapter 6: It’s Madden Season! Playing Sports Simulations 101 Chapter 7: Playing Battle Royale Games 117 Chapter 8: Playing Hearthstone and Other Digital Card Games 127 Part 3: Community and College Gaming 139 Chapter 9: Finding Online and Local Places to Play 141 Chapter 10: Getting Your Name in the Game 153 Chapter 11: Exploring Collegiate Esports 177 Part 4: Making a Life and a Living in Esports 197 Chapter 12: The Path to Pro in Esports 199 Chapter 13: Getting Involved (or Finding a Career) in Esports 217 Chapter 14: Creating a Brand for Streaming 225 Part 5: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 15: The Ten Games Every Esports Player Should Know 245 Chapter 16: Ten Esports Games You Might Have Missed 255 Chapter 17: Ten Esports Influencers to Follow 263 Index 271

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Book SynopsisApplied sport, exercise, and performance psychology practice has diversified considerably over the years, as consultants have explored various theoretical models to guide them in helping their clients. Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Current Approaches to Helping Clients provides in-depth and critical coverage, from a global perspective, of the common approaches practitioners now use with clients.Chapters are supplemented with case studies showing the approaches in action. The text explores topics such as: Cognitive behavioural approaches Psychodynamics approaches Family systems therapy approaches Mindfulness approaches Practitioner training and development Cultural considerations in practice Evidence-based practice This text is a vital resource for students in applied sport psychology courses, sport and exercise science courses, and psychology and counselling courses. It is alsTable of Contents1. Theoretical Orientations in Service Delivery2. Psychodynamic Approaches3. Person-Centred Approaches4.Cognitive Therapy Approaches5. Mindfulness Approaches6. Existential Approaches7. Family Therapy Approaches8. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Performance Enhancement: Using Exposure and Behavioural Experiments with Elite Athletes9. Brief Consultations in Sport and Performance Psychology10. Life Skills Interventions with Elite Athletes11. Developing an Integrated Approach12. Cultural Considerations in Practice 13. Evidence-Based Practice 14. Practitioner Development: Adopting and Adapting Service Delivery Approaches

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Book SynopsisVideo games are becoming culturally dominant. But what does their popularity say about our contemporary society? This book explores video game culture, but in doing so, utilizes video games as a lens through which to understand contemporary social life.Video games are becoming an increasingly central part of our cultural lives, impacting on various aspects of everyday life such as our consumption, communities, and identity formation. Drawing on new and original empirical data including interviews with gamers, as well as key representatives from the video game industry, media, education, and cultural sector Video Games as Culture not only considers contemporary video game culture, but also explores how video games provide important insights into the modern nature of digital and participatory culture, patterns of consumption and identity formation, late modernity, and contemporary political rationalities.This book will appeal to undergraduate and pTrade Review"There are only few works that aim for a comprehensive mapping of what games as a culture are, and how their complex social and cultural realities should be studied, as a whole. Daniel Muriel and Garry Crawford have done so, analyzing both games, players, associated practices, and the broad range of socio-cultural developments that contribute to the ongoing ludification of society. Ambitious, lucid, and well-informed, this book is an excellent guide to the field, and will no doubt inspire future work."Frans Mäyrä, Professor of Information Studies and Interactive Media, University of Tampere"This book provides an insightful and accessible contribution to our understanding of video games as culture. However, its most impressive achievement is that it cogently shows how the study of video games can be used to explore broader social and cultural processes, including identity, agency, community, and consumption in contemporary digital societies. Muriel and Crawford have written a book that transcends its topic, and deserves to be read widely".Aphra Kerr, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Maynooth University"The monograph’s strongest suit is its ability to draw connections between games and wider society, ethnographic research and (poststructuralist) theory, sociology, and game studies. This is also the point at which the study may not only appeal to undergraduate students and those new to the topic, but also to senior researchers to whom the rise of video game culture will hardly be news."Theresa Krampe, International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (Giessen)Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements1. Introduction: Contemporary Culture through the Lens of Video Games2. The Emergence and Consolidation of Video Games as Culture3. Video Games and Agency within Neoliberalism and Participatory Culture4. Video Games as Experience5. Video Games beyond Escapism: Empathy and Identification6. Video Gamers and (Post-)Identity7. Conclusion: This Is Not a Video Game, Or Is It?

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Book SynopsisSport Management: The Basics is an engaging and accessible introduction to sport management which considers a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters as they impact on this growing field. Drawing links between academic theory and practice, it explores the current challenges facing managers in the sport industry, addressing topics including: the history of sport management the role of the manager levels of management the public, private and voluntary sectors sport management in the global marketplace With suggestions for further reading throughout the text, a comprehensive chapter on employment and employability, and case studies which explore both theory and practice, Sport Management: The Basics offers a clear and concise introduction for anyone seeking to study or work in sport management.Trade Review‘Those interested in the sport management profession will appreciate the case studies and excellent examples, which not only artfully illustrate the theory and practice of sport administration but also offer genuine insights into the industry’s career and leadership opportunities. Summing Up: Recommended’ – S. R. Kahn, University of Cincinnati, CHOICETable of Contents1. Defining Sport, Management and Sport Management 2. The History of Sport Management 3. Organisational theory and the functions, skills and roles of management 4. The business functions of sport management 5. The Levels of Management 6. The Sport Industry and the Basis of Provision 7. The Sport Industry and the Basis of Demand 8. Employment & Employability in Sport

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative introduction to physical activity applies the main theories, models and approaches in health promotion to the field of sport and exercise.

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Book SynopsisDon't let diabetes send you to the bench. These motivational stories of top athletes with diabetes will inspire you to live your best life. Shortlisted for the American Book Fest Book Award in Health: Diet & Exercise by the American Book FestAn ultra-marathoner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a major league pitcher, and an NFL star. What do these elite athletes have in common? They reached the top of their fieldall while living with diabetes. Essential reading for people who have diabetes and their families, Winning with Diabetes highlights the challenges, perseverance, and successes of sixteen elite athletes living with the disease. From mountain climber Will Cross, to college softball champion Kylee Perez, to NBA legend Dominique Wilkins, and many more, these are the real-life stories of diagnosis, adapting new day-to-day routines, finding support, training, competing, and connecting with communities of other people living with diabetes. The book features advice for facing comTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. The Diagnosis of Diabetes: Why me?2. Learning about Diabetes: Where did it come from?3. Living with Diabetes: How will I manage day-to-day?4. Self-care in Diabetes: How can I prevent complications?5. Finding Support: What will other people think?6. Winning with Diabetes: Can I accomplish my life goals?7. Building a Community: How can I give back?Author BiosIndex

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive summary of sport-related concussion for parents, coaches, and athletes that considers the physics behind the injury, identifies what can be done to reduce the risk of its occurrence, and describes how to respond to a suspected concussion. Concussion injury among athletes continues to be a subject of great concern. Increasing attention and research is focusing on the most vulnerable of athleteschildren. What strategies can be taken to best protect young athletes in sports from grammar school football leagues to high school hockey and soccer teams from concussion? How do we treat youngsters who suffer head injuries in sports? What are the ethical considerations in allowing children to play such sports, given the risks to still-developing brains? In this updated and expanded guide, William Meehan, MD, explains simply and clearly how coaches, parents, and others who work with young athletes can recognize concussion; best help children and youths recover from concussion inTable of ContentsForeword by Lyle J. Micheli, MD Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What Is a Concussion? 2. Sport-Related Concussion: How Common It Is 3. Risk Factors for Concussion: What Factors Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Sustaining a Concussion or Suffering a Long Recovery? 4. Sports Equipment: Helmets, Mouth Guards, and Concussion Prevention 5. New Medical Information: Why Concussion Is Taken So Seriously Now 6. "Neuropsychological" or "Neurocognitive" Testing: What It Is and Which Athletes Should Have It 7. The Acute Assessment and Management of Sport-Related Concussion: What Happens When an Athlete Sustains a Concussion 8. Potential Therapies: What Can Be Done to Help an Athlete Recover 9. Assessing Recovery from Concussion: When Is It Safe for an Athlete to Return to Sports? 10. The Ethical Considerations of Sports Participation: Should Children Be Allowed to Play a Sport That Carries a High-Risk of Concussion? 11. Prevention: Ways to Prevent an Athlete from Sustaining a Concussion 12. The Cumulative Effects of Concussion: How Many Is Too Many? 13. Preventing Long-Term Problems: Considering Whether the Cumulative Effects of Concussion Can Be Prevented 14. The Female Athlete: Are Girls and Boys Different When It Comes to Concussion? 15. Setting Up a Concussion Program 16. The Future: What Medical Research May Lead to in the Future 17. In Their Own Words: Athletes from the Sports Concussion Clinic of Boston Children's Hospital 18. Definitions and Team Members: Understanding Who Will Help Care for the Athlete with a Sport-Related Concussion Appendix Series Afterword, Julie K. Silver, MD Index

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