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Book SynopsisI dont have time to run. The run will hurt or make me tired. I am too busy to run today. If youre always looking for any excuse to not go running, or put off starting a running regime, this book is for you! Athletes and people who just want to stay fit and exercise need to train their mind just as much as the body! Its easy to find excuses and stay at home, but with Jeff Galloways mental training strategies you will find yourself staying motivated and setting and reaching new goals in no time. In Mental Training for Runners you will find many useful tips on how to deal with stress. Jeff Galloway describes typical everyday situations and how to go out and run even if your brain is making up excuses. Jeff explains drills to help you rehearse a good response to those excuses so that over time you will change your habits; he presents training tools that will lower your stress and help you learn to set realistic goals. There is a section on better technique that will help you run better and achieve your next goal. Mental Training for Runners will put you on the path to a positive mental environment and will turn your mind, body, and spirit into a powerful team and tool. After reading and learning from this book, there will only ever be one answer to any challenge: I can do it!

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Book SynopsisSet amid the glamour and bravado of 1980s Formula 1, The Power and the Glory tells the story of a rivalry unsurpassed in motor-racing history. By the mid-80s Alain Prost had firmly established himself as leader of the F1 pack. Winning Grands Prix almost at will, the French ace radiated invincibility. But then came the emergence of Ayrton Senna, sparking a decade-long battle for supremacy out on the track. Although chalk and cheese in terms of character and background, the two men were driven by the same burning desire: to become Formula 1's heavyweight champion of the world, its undisputed king. Senna and Prost would both go on to win multiple world championships in what was a golden era for F1 racing. Their Suzuka showdowns of 1988-90 attracted record worldwide audiences and popularised the sport as never before. An intimate portrait of two unique competitors, The Power and the Glory is a supercharged story of acrimony and sheer ambition.

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Book SynopsisPretty Poly tells the fascinating story of the football shirt, charting its dramatic evolution over a 150-year period, from modest beginnings to a product at the centre of a billion-dollar industry. An emblem of everything it means to be a fan, the football shirt evokes memories of triumph and disaster and acts as a symbol of belonging to a chosen footballing tribe. Packed with facts, figures and anecdotes, Pretty Poly explores the history embedded in every feature of modern-day strips. It covers their ever-changing shape, the emergence of dedicated club and national colours and the often surprising reasons behind them. It also looks at the companies and designers behind some of our favourite strips, and explores the birth and exponential growth of the replica-kit industry. Along the way, we learn the histories of the iconic sponsors, names, numbers, patches and badges, and meet the kit collectors with a burning lifelong passion as we delve into the burgeoning vintage kit market that feeds their interest.Trade Review"An engaging, illuminating read... Ireland is an engaging chronicler, enthusiasm and affection for his subject evident in every sentence." * When Saturday Comes *

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Book SynopsisIs Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack? tells the story of Spurs in the 1990s, expertly guiding you through this exciting but chaotic time.The 1990s are often seen as an era of misery for Tottenham Hotspur. They were undoubtedly that; at the moment that English football became commercially driven and outwardly focused the club fell in relevance from being one of the unofficial ''Big Five'' in the 80s to mid-table also-rans by the start of the 2000s.However, this is not a fair reflection of the fortunes of the club during the decade. The Gascoigne-inspired run to the 1991 FA Cup victory, the Gallic flair of David Ginola and the incredible excitement generated by the signing of Jurgen Klinsmann produced moments of unbridled joy and excitement.From Sheringham to Sugar and Venables to Vega, this book journeys through a fascinating decade with a season-by-season account that incorporates the views of players and supporters who lived through a decade that co

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Book SynopsisThe must-have companion to the greatest event in world rugby, the Rugby World Cup France 2023.Containing everything rugby fans will need to enjoy the World Cup, this official guide is packed with images, profiles, previews and charts, making it essential reading for any fan and the perfect companion to all of the tournament action.Contents include:• Team-by-team profiles • Star player profiles • A guide to every venue • Fill-in tournament progress chart • History of the Rugby World Cup • Rugby World Cup records • Qualification round-upAnd much, much more besides.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Welcome to France • The Road to France • Meet The Teams (Pool A, Pool B, Pool C, Pool D) • The Stars to Watch • Rugby World Cup History • Rugby World Cup Records • RWC 2023 Tournament Chart.

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Book SynopsisPlease note: This product is a map. It was more than just a wall: it was a whole military zone designed to control movement across the northern frontier of the Roman province of Britannia. Great earthwork barriers survive, along with the remains of forts and temporary camps; watch-towers and fortified gates; civilian settlements, temples, cemeteries, bath-houses, roads and bridges. Stretching across the spine of England from the North-East coast to the Irish Sea, the line of the frontier extends for over 100 miles through every type of landscape: from the streets of urban Tyneside, through arable fields; along the crags of the wild Whin Sill; to the sands of the Solway, and down the coast of Cumbria. Drawing upon the extensive expertise and unrivalled archives of English Heritage, and those of its partners, this map depicts the fruits of modern archaeological research: in field survey, geophysics, excavation, and the analysis of aerial photographs. Using Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 data - the ideal scale for walkers - this revised new map shows with great clarity all the elements of Hadrian’s Wall, and distinguishes between those features that are visible and those that have been levelled through time. A brief text explains the remains on the ground, and how to use the map to find them – including the museums and the best places to visit. This World Heritage Site is now more accessible than ever before, so see the landscape through new eyes.Trade Review'The most detailed guide published yet ...'The Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisLong before Tai Chi and Qigong became household names in the West, an American sailor visiting Shanghai discovered a gentle Chinese exercise called Jiangan - The Chinese Health Wand. This exercise system is simple yet potent and involves the manipulation of a lightweight pole traditionally made of bamboo.Jiangan co-ordinates slow diaphragmatic breathing with graduated stretching and strengthening exercises to promote circulation and stimulate the cardiovascular system. This book offers a concise practical guide to Jiangan exercises, providing detailed instructions and illustrations while also exploring the Chinese philosophy behind the art. Although a gentle and meditative form of exercise, the book shows that Jiangan has the muscle-toning and weight-loss potential of more robust gym workouts and is an ideal daily exercise routine or warm-up for a range of sports and martial arts classes.This book will be a valuable resource for teachers and students of Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as anyone looking for a simple and effective way to improve health and fitness using Eastern health arts.Trade ReviewUsing a personable, reader-friendly style backed up by clear figures and illustrations, he communicates the materials effectively enough that one can begin practicing jingan merely by reading the book. That's quite an accomplishment!... This information should prove useful for students and teachers of the Chinese martial arts as well as most anyone interested in healthful, low-impact exercises. -- Foreword MagazineIt is always refreshing to deal with a different and unusual approach to Chinese hygienic exercise. Michael's knowledge of and skill in the mysteries of Chinese Health Wand make him unique in the Tai Chi community. His publishers are to be congratulated in making this rare material available to the public. I wish the book every success. -- Dan Docherty, Chairman of the Tai Chi Union for Great BritainWe have more and more need in these frenetic times for the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Michael shows very clearly how Jiangan exercises can be used to benefit ourselves. I regularly see, in my own practice, how people's health and vitality can be transformed by following such exercise regimes. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book for those who want to become more healthy and for those who want to maintain their health. -- Dr Stephen Gascoigne, medical doctor, acupuncturist, herbalist, UK and IrelandTable of Contents1. Discovering the "Chinese Wand Exercises" (Jiangan). 2. History. 3. The Gan Itself. 4. Philosophy. 5. Methodology. 6. Questions and Answers. 7. The 17 Exercises Routine. 8. Variations and Advanced Exercises. 9. Health Benefits. 10. Guide to Practice.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 101 graded day walks, multi-day treks and hut-to-hut tours across Austria. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Austrian Alps, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities and are perfect for walking April to October. Routes range from 3-120km (2-75 miles) and are graded 1-3 so there’s something for everyone. Areas covered include Rätikon, Silvretta, Stubai, and Zillertal Alps, the Hohe Tauern, and the Karawanken. Full description and sketch maps included for each walk Information on public transport, accommodation, gear and safety Full details of over 100 mountain huts German-English glossary Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Austria's Alps Mountain flowers Wildlife Getting there Transport within Austria Accommodation The Austrian Alpine Club The routes Equipment Recommended maps Using this guide 1 Rätikon Alps Introduction Route 1 Douglass Hut - Lünersee Circuit - Douglass Hut Route 2 Douglass Hut - Totalp Hut - Lünersee Alm - Douglass Hut Route 3 Douglass Hut - Schesaplana Route 4 Douglass Hut - Cavelljoch - Douglass Hut Route 5 Rätikon Höhenweg Nord Route 6 Tschagguns - Lindauer Hut Route 7 Tilisuna Hut - Sulzfluh 2 Silvretta Alps Introduction Route 8 Gaschurn - Tübinger Hut Route 9 Tübinger Hut - Hochmaderer Joch - Bielerhöhe Route 10 Bielerhöhe - Saarbrucker Hut Route 11 Wiesbadener Hut - Litzner Sattel - Saarbrucker Hut Route 12 Bielerhöhe - Wiesbadener Hut - Radsattel - Bielerhöhe Route 13 Galtür - Jamtal Hut Route 14 Hut to Hut across the Silvretta Alps 3 Ötztal Alps Introduction Route 15 Hut to Hut across the Ötztal Alps Walks in the Ötztal Route 16 Obergurgl - Schönwies Hut - Rotmoostal Route 17 Obergurgl) - Schönwies Hut) - Langtalereck Hut Route 18 Langtalereck Hut - Hochwilde Haus 4 Stubai Alps Introduction Walks in the Sulztal Route 19 Circular Walk from Gries-im-Sulztal Route 20 Gries-im-Sulztal - Winnebachsee Hut Route 21 Gries-im-Sulztal - Sulztalalm - Amberger Hut Route 22 Hut to Hut in the northwest Stubai Alps Walks in the Stubaital Route 23 Neder - Pinnisalm - Innsbrucker Hut Route 24 Ranalt - Nürnberger Hut Route 25 Nürnberger Hut - Niederl - Grünausee Route 26 Oberiss - Franz Senn Hut Route 27 Franz Senn Hut - Rinnensee Route 28 The Stubaier Höhenweg 5 Zillertal Alps Introduction Route 29 Ramsau - Laberg - Mayrhofen Route 30 Mayrhofen - Finkenberg - Mayrhofen Route 31 Mayrhofen - Niedermoor - Penkenalm Route 32 Zillergrund Reservoir - Plauener Hut Route 33 Madseit - Höllenstein Hut - Lanersbach Route 34 Breitlahner - Berliner Hut Route 35 Schlegeis Reservoir - Pfitscher-Joch-Haus Hut to Hut in the Zillertal Alps Route 36 The Berliner Höhenweg Route 37 The Zillertal Höhenweg 6 Kitzbüheler Alps Introduction Walks from Söll and Ellmau Route 38 Söll - Scheffau Route 39 Ellmau - Hochsöll Route 40 Ellmau - Panoramaweg - Rahnhartalm - Ellmau Walks from Westendorf and Brixen Route 41 Westendorf - Brixen - Westendorf Route 42 Westendorf - Nachsöllberg - Einködlscharte - Westendorf Route 43 Westendorf - Brechhornhaus - Talkaser Route 44 Westendorf - Gampenkogel - Talkaser Route 45 Westendorf - Einködlscharte - Brixenbachgraben Valley - Brixen Route 46 Brixen - Hochbrixen - Söll Walks from Kitzbühel Route 47 Kitzbühel - Schwarzkogel Route 48 Hechenmoos - Bochumer Hut Route 49 Hechenmoos - Tristkogel - Saaljoch - 
Bochumer Hut - Hechenmoos Walks from Saalbach and Hinterglemm Route 50 Saalbach - Hinterglemm - Lindlingalm Route 51 Mitterlengau - Tristkogel - Hochtorsee Route 52 Saalbach - Spielberghaus - Burgeralm Route 53 Saalbach - Spielberghaus - Kleberkopf Route 54 Saalbach - Barnkogel - Spielberghorn - Saalbach Route 55 Saalbach - Geierkogel - Viehhofen Route 56 Saalbach - Klinglertörl- Zell am See Walks from Zell Am See Route 57 Zell am See - Thumersbach- Zell am See Route 58 Zell am See - Viehhofen Route 59 Zell am See - Maurerkogel - Rohrertörl - Schmittenhöhe 7 Kaisergebirge Introduction Route 60 Kufstein - Hinterbärenbad - Hans-Berger-Haus Route 61 Kufstein - Vorderkaiserfelden Hut Route 62 Vorderkaiserfelden Hut - Pyramidenspitze Route 63 Kufstein - Vorderkaiserfelden Hut - Stripsenjochhaus Route 64 Stripsenjochhaus - Steinerne Rinne - Ellmauer Tor - Grutten Hut Route 65 Söll - Hintersteiner See - Söll Route 66 Scheffau - Wilder-Kaiser-Steig - Riedl Hut - Ellmau Route 67 Ellmau - Gaudeamus Hut - Grutten Hut - Riedl Hut - Ellmau Route 68 The Wilder-Kaiser-Steig Route 69 Griesenau - Griesner Alm Route 70 Griesenau - Stripsenjochhaus Route 71 Griesner Alm - Stripsenkopf - Feldberg - Griesner Alm Route 72 A Tour of the Wilder Kaiser 8 Dachsteingebirge Introduction Walks from Filzmoos Route 73 Filzmoos - Hofpürgl Hut - Sulzenhals - Sulzenalm - Filzmoos Route 74 Filzmoos - Sulzenalm - Filzmoos Route 75 The Gosaukamm Circuit Walks from the Bachlalm Route 76 Bachlalm - Tor - Dachstein-Südwand Hut - Bachlalm Route 77 Bachlalm - Sulzenhals - Rötelstein Route 78 Bachlalm - Sulzenhals - Hofpürgl Hut - Filzmoos Gosautal and Hallstätter See Route 79 Vorderer Gosausee - Hintere Seealm Route 80 Steeg-Gosau - Hallstatt - Steeg-Gosau 9 Hohe Tauern Introduction Walks from Badgastein Route 81 Badgastein - Palfnersee - Badgastein Route 82 Badgastein - Graukogel - Reedsee - Badgastein Route 83 Badgastein - Böckstein - Badgastein Route 84 Badgastein - Oberer Bockhartsee - Sportgastein Walks from Kaprun Route 85 Kaprun - Krefelder Hut Route 86 Krefelder Hut - Salzburger Hut - Kaprun Route 87 Kaprun - Scharfer Grat Route 88 Kaprun - Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus Route 89 Kaprun - Austriaweg Route 90 Hut to Hut across the Glockner Group Walks from Matrei in Osttirol Route 91 Matreier Tauernhaus - Innergschlöss Route 92 Innergschlöss - Ochsnerwaldweg - Innergschlöss The Virgental Route 93 Ströden - Essener-Rostocker Hut Route 94 The Venediger Höhenweg The Tauerntal Route 95 Europa Panoramaweg Goldried - Kals-Matreier-Törlhaus - 
Kalser Höhe - Goldried Route 96 Matrei - Sudetendeutsche Hut(2656m) - Matrei Walks from Kals Am Grossglockner Route 97 Kals - Stüdl Hut Route 98 Kals - Glorer Hut - Lucknerhaus 10 Karawanken Introduction Route 99 Bärental - Klagenfurter Hut Route 100 Klagenfurter Hut - Bielschitza Route 101 Schaidasattel - Hochobir Appendix A Useful addresses Appendix B Bibliography Appendix C Menu items Appendix D German-English glossary Appendix E Index of routes

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2012 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature 'I was aware that I was cold - beyond cold. I was a lump of meat left for too long in a freezer, a body trapped beneath the ice, sinking down into the dark. I was freezing to death.' In this brilliant sequel to his award-winning debut Psychovertical, mountaineering stand-up Andy Kirkpatrick has achieved his life's ambition to become one of the world's leading climbers. Pushing himself to new extremes, he embarks on his toughest climbs yet - on big walls in the Alps and Patagonia - in the depths of winter. Kirkpatrick has more success, but the savagery and danger of these encounters comes at huge personal cost. Questioning his commitment to his chosen craft, Kirkpatrick is torn between family life and the dangerous path he has chosen. Written with his trademark wit and honesty, Cold Wars is a gripping account of modern adventure.Trade Review"The book is often as varied as it is textured, and with every break I looked forward to returning ... a book that is both hilarious and haunting." (Alison Osius, Rock & Ice Magazine). "This is Andy Kirkpatrick at his best." (Tom Richardson, Climb Magazine). "The rarest of things, a mountaineering book that really matters." (John Horscroft, Climber Magazine). "Kirkpatrick's wry sarcasm, his deft character sketches of his climbing partners, and the often ridiculous situations of the game of big-wall climbing lead to many laugh-out-loud moments. The portrayal of Kirkpatrick's developing insight into his motivation and his growing realisation of the importance of life outside climbing make this a climbing autobiography on a par with Steve House's Beyond the Mountain, only with more jokes about poo and Johnny Depp." (John Chivall, TGO Magazine). "Cold Wars is a funny, poignant read and I enjoyed it very much." (Alastair Humphreys, www.alastairhumphreys.com). "Brilliantly written, painfully thoughtful and yet still an incredibly easy and gripping read. Human and brilliant at the same time." (Jon Doran, OUTDOORSmagic.com). "A good second book from one of the the UK's best climbing showmen which will hopefully open the door for a third, as this man surely has more mountain stories to tell." (Jack Geldard, UKClimbing.com). "It's laugh-out-loud funny at times, and amazingly honest at others. Read it - but then you would have done anyway." (Rosie Fuller, Adventure Travel Magazine). "The book weaves an impressive line between man and mountaineer ... and manages to break out of an over-worked genre by dint of the author's honesty and vulnerability." (John Appleby, Footless Crow). "A superbly written insight into the life of a world class performer torn by internal battles, never satisfied because to stand still is to go backwards and infuriatingly not recognising that he doesn't need to be be measured against anyone." Dave Mycroft, MyOutdoors.co.uk). "A book that is moving, powerful and hugely entertaining, often within a single chapter, Cold Wars joins Psychovertical as one of the new classics of mountaineering literature." (Nicola Underdown, rockclimbinguk.co.uk). "Cold Wars is a superb book. For those like me who don't climb, it is a fantastic insight into a specialised world with pithy comment on the difficulties faced by those who inhabit it. For those who climb big walls in winter, you may well be in it. Regardless of who you are, go and read it." (British Army Rumour Service)."A book which celebrates all that is best in mountaineering literature and the Boardman Tasker Award in particular." (Bernard Newman, Boardman Tasker Prize 2012). "The book is often as varied as it is textured, and with every break I looked forward to returning ... a book that is both hilarious and haunting." (Alison Osius, Rock & Ice Magazine). "This is Andy Kirkpatrick at his best." (Tom Richardson, Climb Magazine). "The rarest of things, a mountaineering book that really matters." (John Horscroft, Climber Magazine). "Kirkpatrick's wry sarcasm, his deft character sketches of his climbing partners, and the often ridiculous situations of the game of big-wall climbing lead to many laugh-out-loud moments. The portrayal of Kirkpatrick's developing insight into his motivation and his growing realisation of the importance of life outside climbing make this a climbing autobiography on a par with Steve House's Beyond the Mountain, only with more jokes about poo and Johnny Depp." (John Chivall, TGO Magazine). "Brilliantly written, painfully thoughtful and yet still an incredibly easy and gripping read. Human and brilliant at the same time." (Jon Doran, OUTDOORSmagic.com). "A good second book from one of the the UK's best climbing showmen which will hopefully open the door for a third, as this man surely has more mountain stories to tell." (Jack Geldard, UKClimbing.com). "It's laugh-out-loud funny at times, and amazingly honest at others. Read it - but then you would have done anyway." (Rosie Fuller, Adventure Travel Magazine). "Cold Wars is a funny, poignant read and I enjoyed it very much." (Alastair Humphreys, www.alastairhumphreys.com). "A hugely entertaining and moving book, which will appeal to mountaineers and non-mountaineers alike, and no doubt will become one of the modern classics." (Ken Applegate, Scottish Mountaineer). "The book weaves an impressive line between man and mountaineer ... and manages to break out of an over-worked genre by dint of the author's honesty and vulnerability." (John Appleby, To Hatch A Crow). "A superbly written insight into the life of a world class performer torn by internal battles, never satisfied because to stand still is to go backwards and infuriatingly not recognising that he doesn't need to be be measured against anyone." (Dave Mycroft, MyOutdoors.co.uk). "A book that is moving, powerful and hugely entertaining, often within a single chapter, Cold Wars joins Psychovertical as one of the new classics of mountaineering literature." (Nicola Underdown, rockclimbinguk.co.uk). "Cold Wars is a superb book. For those like me who don't climb, it is a fantastic insight into a specialised world with pithy comment on the difficulties faced by those who inhabit it. For those who climb big walls in winter, you may well be in it. Regardless of who you are, go and read it." (British Army Rumour Service).Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Prologue Yosemite One Dru Two Lafaille Three Black Dog Four Fitz Roy Five Mermoz Six Park Seven Fear Eight Xmas Nine Troll Ten Hard Eleven Troll II Twelve Breathing Thirteen Lesueur Fourteen Sheep Fifteen Diamond Sixteen Post Seventeen Charlie Eighteen Grounded Nineteen Magic Climbing 101 Glossary

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Book SynopsisFreedom Climbers is the multi award-winning book by Bernadette McDonald, now available in the UK and Ireland thanks to Vertebrate Publishing. Freedom Climbers tells the story of the extraordinary Polish adventurers who emerged from under the blanket of oppression following the Second World War to become the world's leading Himalayan climbers. Although they lived in a war-ravaged landscape, with seemingly no hope of creating a meaningful life, these curious, motivated and skilled mountaineers built their own free-market economy under the very noses of their Communist bosses and climbed their way to liberation. At a time when Polish citizens were locked behind the Iron Curtain, these intrepid explorers found a way to travel the world in search of extreme adventure - to Alaska, South America and Europe, but mostly to the highest and most inspiring mountains of the world. To this end, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Nepal became their second homes as they evolved into the toughest Himalayan climbers the world has ever known. In her most engaging book to date, renowned and award-winning author Bernadette McDonald weaves a passionate and literary tale of adventure, politics, suffering, death and - ultimately - inspiration.Trade ReviewOne of the most important mountaineering books to be written for many years. – Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureClimbers everywhere have much to l learn from this bold, tragic, ultimately magnificent story. – Grand Prize Winner, Banff Mountain Book FestivalA brilliantly crafted tale of mountain and political adventure that reveals a golden era in Himalayan climbing that was as glorious as it was tragic. – Sir Chris BoningtonThis important volume documents a defining chapter of Himalayan climbing history. – Reinhold MessnerPainstakingly researched and well crafted, this remarkable book acknowledges the significance of Polish mountaineers during the golden age of Himalayan exploration. Fascinating. – Andy Cave, author of Learning to BreatheMcDonald deserves special praise for bringing to light the stories of these remarkable men and women, and doing so in a manner that does honour to their memory. – Wade Davis, author of Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of EverestA gripping read, bound to become a classic of mountain literature. – Maria Coffey, author of Explorers of the InfiniteTakes the reader from deep within Communist-controlled Poland and into the lonely, dramatic landscapes of the world's most formidable mountain ranges. – Jim Curran, author of High Achiever: The Life and Climbs of Chris BoningtonFreedom Climbers is a very enlightening and captivating look at the Polish climbing superstars. – Ed Viesturs, author of No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks

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Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible Mont Blanc Range. The routes described in this book should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.Reflecting all recent changed topographical conditions due to the steady glacial retreat created by climate change, authors Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong have selected 36 climbs from across the range, which are easily accessible from well appointed mountain huts, useful telepheriques and mountain railways.The routes described are an ideal introduction to the climbing in this magnificent area. They are on snow or mixed ground and, distributed among the main glacier basins, they will enable you to visit a representative selection of summits along the full length of the range. Among them are some of the finest classics, including: the North Face of the Tete Blanche; the Whymper Route on the Aiguille d'Argentiere; the Cosmiques Ridge of the Aiguille du Midi; the Normal Route, Contamine-Grisolle, and Chere Couloir on the Mont Blanc du Tacul; and of course a choice of routes on Mont Blanc itself.Each route features a detailed and comprehensive route description, a sketch map and a route summary detailing the start point, difficulty, timings, height gain, best time of year and the gear required. Beautifully illustrated with photos that show both the lie of the land and also the haunting beauty of the fabulous peaks of the Mont Blanc Range, this guide clearly indicates alpinism's continued popularity to climbers of all ages.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Aiguille du Tour: Traverse and Table Couloir2 Tête Blanche (North Face) and Petite Fourche3 Aiguille du Chardonnet: Forbes Arête and Migot Spur4 Aiguille d’Argentière: Normal Route, Whymper Route, Y Couloir and Flèche Rousse5 Petite Verte: Normal Route, North-West Face and Chevalier Couloir6 Les Droites: Normal Route7 Les Courtes: Traverse8 Pointe Isabella: Normal Route9 Aiguille de l’Éboulement: South-West Couloir and Traverse10 Aiguille de Rochefort: Rochefort Ridge11 La Tour Ronde: Normal Route, North Face/Crampon Fûte and Gervasutti Couloir12 Aiguille du Plan: Midi-Plan Traverse13 Aiguille du Midi: Cosmiques Ridge14 Mont Blanc du Tacul: Normal Route Contamine-Grisolle, and Chèré Couloir15 Mont Blanc: Goûter Route, Tacul-Maudit Traverse and North Ridge of the Dôme16 Mont Blanc: Aiguilles Grises17 Aiguille de Bionnassay: South Ridge and Traverse18 Dômes de Miage: Traverse19 Aiguille Nord de Tré-la-Tête, Lex Blanche, Dôme de Neige: Traverse20 Aiguille de la Lex Blanche: North-West Face21 Mont Tondu: Normal RoutePractical information, hut access

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Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Swiss Alps presents a selection of classic routes in the main Swiss climbing areas that have forged Switzerland's reputation as a mountaineering paradise. Featured are over thirty climbs, ranging from relatively easy normal routes to more challenging itineraries. All are within the capabilities of most mountaineers and provide an excellent introduction to the wide variety of climbing that Switzerland has to offer.Every route, whether it is a pure rock climb, a mixed ridge, a big north face or a long traverse, was chosen for the beauty of the surroundings and the quality of the climbing. Some are on world famous peaks that every mountaineer aspires to climb, such as the Matterhorn (Mont Cervin), the Breithorn and the Monch; others are on lesser-known summits and will delight those who like getting away from the beaten track. Written by mountaineer and author Stephane Maire, each route features technical notes, a route description and topo, and photos illustrating the climb's unique character.Table of ContentsIntroduction & practical informationGlossary: English–French–German–Italian 1 Grand Muveran: Saille Ridge2 Gastlosen: South-west–North-east Traverse of the Marchzähne3 Petit Combin: North Face4 Aiguilles Rouges d’Arolla: North–South Traverse5 Matterhorn: Lion Ridge and Hörnli Ridge6 Besso & Blanc de Moming: South-west Ridge and Traverse7 Ober Gabelhorn: North Face8 Zinalrothorn: Rothorngrat and North Ridge9 Breithorn: East–West Traverse10 Liskamm: West–East Traverse11 Lenzspitze & Nadelhorn: North-east Face and Traverse12 Jegigrat: South-east Spur of the Grand Gendarme and North-east–South-west Traverse13 Weissmies: North Ridge14 Blüemlisalphorn & Morgenhorn: North Face and Traverse of the Ridge15 Bietschhorn: East Spur16 Stockhorn: South Ridge17 Mönch: Nollen18 Schreckhorn: South Pillar19 Klein & Gross Simelistock: North–South Traverse20 Gross Diamantstock: East Ridge21 Gross Bielenhorn: South-east Ridge22 Schijenstock: South Ridge23 Salbitschijen: South Ridge24 Poncione di Cassina Baggio: South Ridge25 Pizzo del Prévat: North-east Ridge and North-east Pillar26 Piz Cavardiras: South Ridge27 Piz Balzet: South Ridge28 Punta da l’Albigna: Meuli Route29 Piz Kesch: North-east Ridge of the Keschnadel and Keschgrat30 Piz Bernina: Biancograt

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Book SynopsisPlay Your Best Golf is the first instruction-based publication from leading golf media brand bunkered.Powered by expert tuition from the bunkered Performance Panel, a team of world-class PGA professionals, this guide will get you playing the best golf of your life.Featuring a wide range of in-depth tuition articles, Play Your Best Golf covers the entire spectrum of the game: driving, iron play, short game, putting and course management.

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Book SynopsisA narrative nonfiction about the mysterious disappearance of American backpacker Justin Shetler in India's Parvati Valley, known for similar incidents. Justin, a seasoned traveler, embarked on a global journey seeking authentic experiences, documenting on Instagram. His quest for extremes led him to the remote Himalayan region in 2016.

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Book SynopsisThis companion recaptures the north for Pearson's, exploring the Calder & Hebble, Aire & Calder and Leeds & Liverpool. Featuring for the first time the deservedly popular 'Liverpool Link', and the river Aire and Selby canal. Over 200 miles of characterful inland waterways expertly interpreted to inspire discovery, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.

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Book SynopsisLofoten is a magical area; towering granite peaks rise above deep blue fjords, with tiny wooden fishing villages squeezed between the mountains and the oceans. The extensive climbing is on magnificent granite cliffs and the vast majority of it is traditionally protected.

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Book SynopsisVolume 3 of The Ultimate Guide to the Munros explores the dramatic landscape of the Northern Central Highlands. The Central Highlands area is the smallest of the six regions covered in the series, but is packed with more Munros than any other - so many that this area has been split into two books, Central Highlands South including Glen Coe and Central Highlands North including the Nevis Range. Volume 3 covers routes around Fort William, Inverness and Perth among many others, travelling along great changing landscape, from Loch Linnhe to the Great Ben Nevis. With all the features which made Volume 1 and 2 so popular, full colour maps and photographs throughout, details of all the practicable ascents up all the Munros and a comprehensive grading system, this is a must for hillwalkers.Trade ReviewPraise for the series:His books are exceptional... Storer subverts the guide-book genre completely... - THE ANGRY CORRIE Irresistibly funny and useful... makes an appetising broth of its wit, experience and visual and literary tools. Brilliant. - OUTDOOR WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD

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Book SynopsisOne of the series of books in the new Top 10 Walks: Wales Coast Path series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. Each volume outlines the most popular circular walks along key sections of the coast path. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in reliability, clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Newport Bay, Dinas Island, Goodwick & Carregwastad, Strumble Head, Abercastle & Aberdraw, Porthgain & Abereiddy, St David's Head, Porth Clais & Whitesands Bay, St David's & St Non's, Solva.

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Book SynopsisJohnny Sexton - the man who pulled the strings for the Lions - gives an intimate insight into the rugby life in Becoming a Lion.With three Heineken Cups and one British and Irish Lions tour victory under his belt, Johnny Sexton is by some distance the leading fly-half in the northern hemisphere. Over the course of the Lions'' first victorious Test series in sixteen years, Sexton was the man pulling the strings. His try in the third test was the decisive blow, and his joyous celebrations after scoring were echoed in homes across Britain and Ireland.Becoming a Lion is an intimate portrait of life at the highest levels of the professional game - at Leinster, with Ireland, and on tour with the Lions.''Bracing and fascinating in equal measure'' Malachy Clerkin, Irish Times''Riveting ... Opens a remarkable window into the stresses, hurts and insecurities of a professional life in rugby'' Vincent Hogan, Irish Independent''Captures all the jagged edges that make Sexton one of Irish sport''s most compelling characters'' Sunday Times''Sets a great benchmark for sports autobiographies, given that it is so honest'' Matt Cooper, Today FM''Engrossing'' Rugby World Ireland''If you crave an insight into the life of a professional rugby player ... Becoming a Lion is a must'' Donal Lenihan, Irish Examiner''Intensely revealing'' Irish Daily MailTrade ReviewRiveting ... Opens a remarkable window into the stresses, hurts and insecurities of a professional life in rugby -- Vincent Hogan * Irish Independent *Bracing and fascinating in equal measure -- Malachy Clerkin * Irish Times *It really sets for a great benchmark for sports autobiographies, given that it is so honest -- Matt Cooper * Today FM *Captures all the jagged edges that make Sexton one of Irish sport's most compelling characters * Sunday Times *Engrossing * Rugby World Ireland *If you crave an insight into the life of a professional rugby player ... Becoming a Lion is a must -- Donal Lenihan * Irish Examiner *Intensely revealing * Irish Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of Netflix’s MeatEater comes “a unique and valuable alternate view of where our food comes from” (Anthony Bourdain). “Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson, and a cooking lesson. . . . Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor.”—The New York Times Book ReviewMeat Eater chronicles Steven Rinella’s lifelong relationship with nature and hunting through the lens of ten hunts, beginning when he was an aspiring mountain man at age ten and ending as a thirty-seven-year-old Brooklyn father who hunts in the remotest corners of North America. He tells of having a struggling career as a fur trapper just as fur prices were falling; of a dalliance with catch-and-release steelhead fishing; of canoeing in the Missouri Breaks in search of mule deer just as the Missouri River was freezing up one November; and of hunting the elusive Dall sheep in the glaciated mountains of Alaska. A thrilling storyteller, Rinella grapples with themes such as the role of the hunter in shaping America, the vanishing frontier, the ethics of killing, and the disappearance of the hunter himself as consumers lose their connection with the way their food finds its way to their tables. The result is a loving portrait of a way of life that is part of who we are—as humans and as Americans.

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Book SynopsisNow for the first time in paperback, and using photographic and written archives of the "Daily Mirror" (including unseen material), this book takes us on a nostalgia-packed journey through the club's evolution from its beginnings as a south London munitions factory team, through the nurturing of some of the game's fabled characters.

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Book SynopsisNSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning is the ideal preparatory guide for those seeking TSAC-F certification. The book is also a great reference for fitness trainers who work with tactical populations such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue personnel. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Tactical Strength and Conditioning: An OverviewBrent A. Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA Katie Sell, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F Patricia A. Deuster, PhD, MPH, CNS NSCA TSAC Program Duties of a Tactical Athlete Job Analysis of a Tactical Athlete Assessment of the Individual Program Design Chapter 2: Cardiopulmonary and Endocrine Responses and Adaptations to ExerciseDenise Smith, PhD Cardiovascular Structure and Function Pulmonary Anatomy and Function Acute Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise Acute Respiratory Responses to Exercise Acute Endocrine Responses to Exercise Chronic Adaptations of the Cardiopulmonary and Endocrine Systems to Exercise and High-Stress Situations Chapter 3: Skeletal Muscle Anatomy and BiomechanicsMichael R. Deschenes, PhD Raymond W. McCoy, PhD Bones and the Skeleton Skeletal Muscle Muscle Mechanics Neuromuscular Anatomy Neural Responses During Exercise Biomechanical Principles Types of Muscle-Strengthening Exercises Biomechanical Factors Affecting Muscle Strength Chapter 4: Physiological Adaptations and BioenergeticsTodd Miller, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC‐F, FNSCA Bioenergetics and Metabolism Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Detraining and Retraining Chapter 5: Basic Nutrition for Tactical PopulationsSteve Hertzler, PhD, RD, LD Amanda Carlson-Phillips, MS, RD, CSSD Guidelines for Dispensing Nutrition Information Step 1: Understand the Demands of the Tactical Athlete Step 2: Understand Basic Fueling Concepts Step 3: Provide Nutritional Guidance Step 4: Create Nutritional Recommendations to Support Performance and Recovery Providing Guidance on Energy Balance and Nutrition Tools Chapter 6: Tactical FuelingMaj. Nicholas D. Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS,*D, CSSD Maj. Aaron P. Crombie, PhD, RD Nutritional Needs of Tactical Athletes Nutrient Requirements of Tactical Athletes Under Various Conditions Nutrition-Related Conditions and Chronic Diseases of Tactical Athletes Chapter 7: Ergogenic AidsAbbie E. Smith-Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA Colin D. Wilborn, PhD, CSCS, ATC Eric T. Trexler, MA, CSCS Regulation of Dietary Supplements Anti-Doping Agencies and Dietary Supplement Resources Risk Stratification of Supplements Common Performance-Enhancing Substances: Potential Benefits, Risks, and Side Effects Illegal Performance-Enhancing Substances Signs and Symptoms of Ergogenic Aid Abuse Chapter 8: Testing and Evaluation of Tactical PopulationsBradley J. Warr, PhD, MPAS Patrick Gagnon, MS Dennis E. Scofield, MEd, CSCS Suzanne Jaenen, MS History of Fitness Testing in Tactical Occupations Types of Performance Tests Testing Procedures Evaluation of Performance Test Results Use of Performance Test Results Chapter 9: Development of Resistance Training ProgramsNicholas A. Ratamess, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA Needs Analysis Resistance Training Program Design Chapter 10: Periodization for Tactical PopulationsG. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, ASCC Defining Periodization Goals of Periodization Principles of Periodization Models Structural Components of Periodized Training Sequencing and Integrating Training Applying Periodization Theory to Deployment-Based Tactical Athletes Applying Periodization Theory to Nondeployed Tactical Athletes Chapter 11: Resistance Training Exercise TechniquesJason Dudley, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC‐F, RSCC, FMS‐1, USAW‐1 Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS, NSCA‐CPT, FNSCA Performing Exercises With Alternative Implements Warm-Up Before Resistance Training Guidelines on Body Stance and Alignment, Breathing, and Spotting Resistance Training Exercises Chapter 12: Flexibility and Mobility Exercise Techniques and ProgrammingMark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F Daniel J. Dodd, PhD, CSCS Comparison of Mobility and FlexibilityTypes of Flexibility and Mobility Exercises Exercise Technique and Cueing Guidelines Program Design Chapter 13: Plyometric, Speed, and Agility Exercise Techniques and ProgrammingMike Barnes, MEd, CSCS, NSCA‐CPT Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA‐CPT,*D, FNSCA Plyometric Training Speed Training Agility Training Chapter 14: Aerobic Endurance Exercise Techniques and ProgrammingMatthew R. Rhea, PhD, CSCS,*D Brent A. Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA Warming Up Before Aerobic Endurance Training Exercise Techniques and Cueing Guidelines Step 1: Exercise Mode Step 2: Training Frequency Step 3: Training Intensity Step 4: Exercise Duration Step 5: Exercise Progression Program Design Recommendations Chapter 15: Evidence-Based Approach to Strength and Power Training to Improve Performance in Tactical PopulationsDennis E. Scofield, MEd, CSCS Sarah E. Sauers, MS, CSCS Barry A. Spiering, PhD, CSCS Marilyn A. Sharp, MS Bradley C. Nindl, PhD Overview of Occupational Demands Optimizing Occupational Performance Applying Principles of Strength and Power Training Chapter 16: Care and Rehabilitation of Injured Tactical PopulationsDanny McMillian, PT, DSc Common Injury Prevalence and Risk Factors Phases of Tissue Healing Causes, Signs, and Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome Maintenance of Training Status During Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Guidelines for Injury Care and Rehabilitation Chapter 17: Physiological Issues Related to Fire and Rescue PersonnelKatie Sell, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, USAW Joseph Domitrovich, PhD Critical Job Tasks for Firefighters Environmental, Occupational, and Exposure Concerns Injury and Illness Risks in Firefighters Optimizing Functional Fitness Program Design and Sample Training Approaches Chapter 18: Physiological Issues Related to Law Enforcement PersonnelBen Hinton, MSc, CSCS Sgt Mick Sterli, BPhysEd, MExSc, CSCS,*D, TSAC‐F,*D Robin Orr, PhD, MPhty, BFET, TSAC-F Critical Job Tasks for Law Enforcement Personnel Environmental, Occupational, and Exposure Concerns Injury and Illness Risks Optimizing Functional Fitness Key Program Variables Chapter 19: Physiological Issues Related to Military PersonnelWilliam Kraemer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA LTC David Feltwell, PT, OCS, TSAC-F Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS Critical Job Tasks for Conventional Military and Special Operations Personnel Environmental, Occupational, and Exposure Concerns Injury and Illness Risks Optimizing Functional Fitness Program Design and Sample Training Approaches Chapter 20: Physical Training to Optimize Load CarriagePaul C. Henning, PhD, CSCS Barry A. Spiering, PhD, CSCS Dennis E. Scofield, MEd, CSCS Bradley C. Nindl, PhD Impact of Equipment Load on Biomechanical Demands Physiological and Biomechanical Demands of Load Carriage Practical Considerations for Training Programs to Optimize Load Carriage Chapter 21: Wellness Interventions in Tactical PopulationsRobin Orr, PhD, MPhty, BFET, TSAC-F John R. Bennett, MS, CSCS, EMT-P Chronic Illness and Diseases Conditions Common in Tactical Populations Risk Factors Requiring Wellness Interventions Operating Wellness Programs for Tactical Populations Chapter 22: Organization and Administration ConsiderationsJohn Hofman, Jr, MS, CSCS, USAW, USA T&F, FMS Frank A. Palkoska, MS, CSCS Design Layout and Organization Policies and Procedures Safe Training Environment

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Book SynopsisThis is the second book in the series that contains 100 conditioning workouts that focus on building swimming capacity, with specific workouts for each of the competitive swimming strokes, and overall endurance. The workouts in this book use interval training, speed play, and stroke contrasting sets that total up to 3,500 yards/meters. Each workout is accompanied by a 'Tip of the Day' to help swimmers get the most benefit out of their conditioning routine through heart rate monitoring, stroke versatility and improved strength. Coach Blythe's Swim Workouts are appropriate for the self-coached swimmer and triathletes, as well as for coaches looking for workout content for the athletes they train. The presentation of the workouts in this book series is clear and comprehensive. Photos and diagrams are included to assist with training goals. Each book begins with a motivational introduction, and contains sections on planning an on-going swimming routine, and goal setting.

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Book SynopsisFor just about everything we do with horsesfrom trail riding to top level competitiona healthy state of fitness is key to both performance and longevity. Every horse will go better for longer if his mind and body are well prepared for the ask.When it comes to improving fitness, whether for humans or animals, the success of an exercise relies on dosage. How an exercise is applied, the duration and frequency of execution, and the weekly schedule within which it is incorporated determine its impact on fitness.Equine training and conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou has now provided a book that takes the guesswork out of fitness gains. It clarifies how long and frequently to do a particular exercise and provides guidance in how to combine it with others for best results. The result is maximized health and athleticism in the horse.The 33 workouts in these pages help accomplish the performance goals that many riders strive for but fall short of reachingstronger, more agile, and more bala

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive practical book will show you how to fight the flab, strengthen and tone muscle, enjoy increased vitality and gain a more positive outlook on life, no matter what your age or current level of fitness. The guide explains how to assess how fit you are and how to get the most from your workouts. One of the main aims is how to improve the strength and efficiency of your cardiovascular system through all the most popular exercises. With personal training plans, you can tailor your exercise regime to your goals, whether you want to lose weight, run a marathon, be toned for your wedding day, de-stress or become fitter and healthier.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition with an expanded list of over 90 trad and sport crags describes almost 1300 routes offering the best of sport and trad climbing, reflecting recent development in this beautiful area.

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Book SynopsisScottish Hill Tracks is a unique resource describing 350 routes for walkers, cyclists, riders and runners to explore the paths, old roads and rights of way which criss-cross Scotland's hill country, from the Borders to Caithness and on the surrounding islands.

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Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE PE is the only published course to offer comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE PE syllabus. Consisting of a clear, colourful Student Book, a supportive Teacher's Guide and a digital component for reinforcement of key syllabus topics, the course enables students to deepen their understanding and build confidence.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2017 First examination: 2019The comprehensive Teacher's Book contains: learning sequences to support teachers in using the Student's Book in class. options for how to adapt the Student's Book to suit the specific needs of students 30 photocopiable handouts to help students consolidate their learning. Handouts include diagrams of cardio and respiratory systems, skeletal structure and muscle groups, graphs and charts to support practical activitiesThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1978, this book was one of the first to recognize the importance of sports as a lens on the fundamental structure of societies. In this reissue, Guttmann emphasizes the many ways that modern sports, dramatically different from the sports of previous eras, have profoundly shaped contemporary life.Trade ReviewA pioneering work in a field remarkably little touched... For any future writer about the philosophy or the sociology of sport in general, this book will be required reading. -- Julian Symons Times Literary Supplement The chief advantage that Guttmann has over other sports theoreticians is a willingness to employ the techniques of modern rhetoric in creating some order out of the ideological confusion now swirling around his subject. He is a definer, a synthesizer, a causal analyst, as well as an arguer and a counter-arguer. Virginia Quarterly [Guttmann's] lucid, original, stimulating, blessedly jargon-free book does something to lighten our darkness. His pleasant, incisive style reflects a mind uncluttered by prejudice or ideology. -- Brian Glanville London Sunday TimesTable of ContentsPlay, Games, Contests, SportsFrom Ritual to RecordCapitalism, Protestantism, and Modern SportWhy Baseball Was Our National GameThe Fascination of FootballIndividualism ReconsideredConclusionAfterword. From Ritual to Record: A Retrospective Critique

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