Sport Books

Book SynopsisDuke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

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Book SynopsisThis map of mainland Britain that shows the huge extent of paddling possibilities on rivers, lochs, canals and coast - some 37,000km of paddling!

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the 158km (100 mile) South Downs Way National Trail. The route crosses the South Downs National Park to link Eastbourne with Winchester and is an ideal option for those new to long-distance walking; it is also suitable for riders.The route is described in both directions – east to west and west to east – in 12 stages of between 6 and 19km (4–12 miles), with both footpath and bridleway options for the most easterly stage. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping with the route line Handy trek planner, route summary table and selected accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each route stage GPX files available to download

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Book Synopsis‘It’s all about the flavours.’ Cook Out by Harrison Ward – aka Fell Foodie – is the ultimate outdoor adventure cookbook. Harrison presents over 80 of his easy-to-prepare gourmet recipes that will keep you fuelled all day long. This is al fresco cooking you can really enjoy, whether you’re out on a day walk, wild camping or simply relaxing in the campsite. Cook Out is split into easy-to-follow sections and illustrated throughout with stunning photography by Kenny Block. For breakfast why not try American-style pancakes or Tiroler Gröstl, a delicious Austrian breakfast hash, followed by a posh fish finger sandwich for lunch? For dinner, there are suggestions for one-pot meals including Tuscan bean stew and pork belly ramen, or go all out with Harrison’s ‘summit specials’, like a delicious chickpea, spinach and coconut curry, or sausage and fennel tagliatelle. Puddings are also covered, with Harrison’s personal takes on classics like rhubarb crumble and apple fritters, as well as a complete range of adventure snack recipes. There’s also campstove and equipment advice, and tips and tricks throughout from Harrison’s years of outdoor cooking experience. Cook Out – packed with big flavours for your big adventures.Table of Contents Introduction Acknowledgements How to Use This Book Dos & Don’ts Equipment Tips & Tricks Safety & Hygiene Measurements & Conversions Cook’s Notes Sunrise Breakfasts Elevated Sandwiches One-pot Meals Summit Specials Country Sides Camping Desserts Adventure Snacks Index

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Book SynopsisPut your Manchester United knowledge to the test with the ultimate quiz book for Red Devils' fans.Do you think you know it all about Manchester United? Could you name the colours the team originally played in? The most decorated player in the club’s history? Do you know which sides United have beaten most, and vice versa? Or which foreign countries have supplied the most United players?Whatever your area of interest or depth of knowledge, this expertly assembled quiz will have some testing questions for you. From the club’s earliest days right through to the Busby Babes, the glory years under Sir Alex Ferguson and beyond, Think You Know It All? Manchester United will challenge your knowledge of players, managers, records and more.Featuring an entertaining mix of questions and puzzles, this is the perfect test for new and veteran United fans alike. Proving you know it all about your club has never been such fun – or so tricky.

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Book SynopsisSmall-area games have been proven to increase a player’s ability to excel in tighter spaces, increase explosive speed, improve decision making, and enhance efficiency on the ice. Used with some of hockey’s most elite players, this small game methodology can now be used by coaches everywhere to develop players’ skills and put a winning team on the ice.In Coaching Hockey With Small-Area Games, Hockey Canada skills consultant Dave Cameron shares the games and coaching tips he uses with players ranging from pros (NHL, AHL, and ECHL) to young athletes just learning to play the game.He breaks down more than 50 small-area games covering all major aspects of play: Offensive skills and tactics Defensive skills and tactics Transitions Face-offs Power plays Penalty killing More than just the how, you’ll learn the why. Cameron explains the skills being developed, what to focus on during the games, and how to recognize and correct common player mistakes. And each game can be modified to match the skill level of the players.For maximum effectiveness, turn to the game finder and select the games that are most applicable based on player skill and intended developmental outcome. And to allow more time for coaching instead of planning, use the ready-made practice sessions designed for practices of different lengths and for developing specific skills.Coaching Hockey With Small-Area Games will help you create game-like situations in practice so your players can develop the skills to play smart and with precision, speed, and confidence.Trade Review“Coaches are constantly in search of ways to replicate game conditions. Limiting time and space enhances skill development and has a positive influence on decision making. The purposeful small-area games in Coaching Hockey With Small-Area Games are motivating and beneficial, and they ensure all players are never far from the action.”—Paul Carson, President of the Coaching Association of Canada“I have always felt that every coach should have a bank of small-area games to use for player development at all levels. With Coaching Hockey With Small-Area Games, one of Canada’s top coaches, Dave Cameron, has put together a resource to keep practices fun, competitive, and educational.”—Mike Johnston Sr., Vice President, General Manager, and Head Coach of Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club Table of ContentsChapter 1. Benefits of Small-Area GamesChapter 2. Designing Your Own Small-Area GamesChapter 3. Warm-Up GamesChapter 4. Offensive and Defensive GamesChapter 5. Specialty Team GamesChapter 6. Transition GamesChapter 7. Face-Off GamesChapter 8. How to Apply to Game-Like SituationsChapter 9. Developing Practice Plans From Drills to Small-Area Games

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of the Rockfax covering the eastern gritstone edges of the Peak District. Since it was first published in 2001, this book has become the one of the UK's best loved climbing guidebooks. It covers the most popular traditional climbing areas in the country including Stanage, Burbage. Millstone, Froggatt, Curbar, Birchen and Cratcliffe plus an other 20 quality gritstone crags ranging from Wharncliffe in the north to Black Rocks in the south. Although it is a selected buttress guide, it has now developed into nearly comprehensive listing of all the major routes on the areas covered. Fully updated with many new crag photographs, new routes, grade and information changes and new maps. Wharncliffe, Agden Rocher, Rivelin, Dovestone Tor, Bamford, Stanage, Burbage North, Higgar Tor, Carl Wark, Burbage South, Over Owler Tor, Millstone, Lawrencefield, Yarncliffe, Froggatt, Curbar, Baslow, Gardom's, Birchen, Chatsworth, Robin Hood's Stride, Cratcliffe, Black Rocks, Turningstone Edge, Duke's Quarry, Shining Cliff

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Book SynopsisThe Brecon Beacons National Park is home to some of the most spectacular mountain and moorland scenary in Britain. Bridging South and Mid Wales, the park can be divided into three distinct upland areas, with the central flat-topped peaks of the Brecon Beacons massif sandwiched by the rolling ridges of the Black Mountains in the East and the similarly named, but quite different, Black Mountain region in the West. As well as being packed full of standing stones, castles, wildlife and waterfalls, the park is also home to the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and is recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. The 40 circular routes in the volume cover all the most popular peaks, as well as highlighting some lesser-known gems in one of Britain's best-loved national parks.

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Book SynopsisFrom Michael Bamberger, the New York Times bestselling author of Men in Green and our most celebrated contemporary golf writer, The Ball in the Air is a love letter to the amateur game, doing for golf what Friday Night Lights did for football. Over Michael Bamberger’s storied writing career, he has written five golf books and hundreds of Sports Illustrated stories about professional golf and those who play it. That is, the .001 percent. Now “the poet laureate of golf” (GOLF Magazine) trains his eye on the rest of us. In Bamberger’s most intimate book yet, he takes the lid off a game that is both quasi-religious and a nonstop party. In this freewheeling and timeless book, an age-old question is posed early and answered over its pages: Why does the game cast such a spell on us?The Ball in the Air is reported with deep curiosity and written with you-are-there intimacy. It captures golf as a way of life. You get to know a collection of golfers you won’t find elsewhere: a young woman who was raised in a maintenance shed in South Asia and now plays on a college team in Southern California; a middle-aged globe-trotting caddie who is to golf what William Finnegan is to surfing; a renowned senior amateur from Chicago, a finalist in a long-ago British Amateur in St. Andrews, who is giving competitive golf one last go. You join golf societies with members who have fallen into various golfing rabbit holes. (Golden Age architects!) You visit some exalted private courses, and a bunch of good-time-Charlie public ones, across the United States and in the United Kingdom. You hang with a legendary pro whose childlike wonder for the game makes him the ultimate amateur. The Ball in the Air is a fast-moving and spirited tribute to people who can do the whole eat-pray-love thing in one green place (and adjacent clubhouse), lucky souls who, as Bamberger writes, “can marvel at a white ball in a high sky and get lost.”Trade Review“I just finished this one from Michael Bamberger in a day, and it’s a work of art. My love for golf comes from the challenge of playing as an amateur, not from winning tournaments or collecting prize money. 99% of you have this same relationship with the game. That’s who this book is for.” —Tom Brady on Instagram“An excellent golf book that captured me because it’s about three average people—plus Bamberger—who are passionate about the sport and the purity of golf. . . . Bamberger writes artfully. That’s part of the joy of this book. . . . What a good read.” —Peter King, NBC Sports“The Ball in the Air tells the golf-related tales of three decidedly non-high-profile figures . . . Linking these tales is Mr. Bamberger’s own story and his conviction that golf has much to teach when we open ourselves to the game’s deepest, most subtle nature—the unexpected emotions, the ‘odd and beautiful playing fields,’ the intimate bonds that form among both friends and strangers. The pleasure of The Ball in the Air is like that of an ordinary golf round. . . . Mr. Bamberger’s abiding love is for golf as it is experienced by everyday people.” —John Paul Newport, Wall Street Journal“I’ve devoured most everything from award-winning golf writer Michael Bamberger, including his previous seven books, and his latest offering may be his finest yet. The Ball in the Air is an engrossing ode to the game of golf. . . . A true feast for any golf lover.” —Les Schupak, The Met Golfer“It’s a joy to read Michael Bamberger’s latest book, maybe because it was such an obvious joy for Bamberger to write it. . . . All his previous golf writings, which are flavored by his love and respect for the game, led him to this place. It’s the book he was meant to write.” —David Westin, The Augusta Chronicle“Bamberger has written countless great reports, features, columns, and books for numerous publications/publishers during his 40 years behind a keyboard, but he is at his most enjoyable when rooting out stories and characters we had no idea we wanted or needed to know but which become something special. Is there a golf writer whose words leave us quite so satisfied?” —Links Magazine“The Ball in the Air is not your typical golf book. It doesn’t revolve around tour players, exotic trips to majestic courses, or the majors. Instead, Michael Bamberger introduces us to three individuals who love playing golf for the joy it brings them. . . . You don’t need to love the sport to be drawn to the characters who come to life on the pages of this enthralling book.” —Bookreporter“Bamberger knits together his subjects’ golfing and life stories, showing how each found the game and their accomplishments and adventures. . . . Sparkling with details . . . The stories are heartwarming and affecting.” —Kirkus Reviews“As beautiful as golf is on the outside, it’s even better on the inside. In The Ball in the Air, Michael Bamberger intimately weaves four profoundly personal journeys with mesmerizing skill and leaves us with a deeper understanding of our own.” —Jaime Diaz, Golf Channel commentator and #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor (with Hank Haney) of The Big MissPRAISE FOR OTHER BOOKS BY MICHAEL BAMBERGER * The Second Life of Tiger Woods * “Reading The Second Life of Tiger Woods is like playing a great golf course without prior knowledge of the holes that lie ahead. You know they’re going to be good, and in the end, they add up to something special. To the extent that it’s possible to know what’s in Tiger’s mind, Bamberger delivers. . . . A terrific book.” —Gary D'Amato, Wisconsin Golf “A fantastic book . . . Bamberger takes a look at Woods’ recent years with a discerning but empathetic eye and teaches us new ways to see his most recent journey.” —Dylan Dethier, Golf.com “This may be the most insightful and evenhanded book written yet about one of the signature athletes of the last twenty-five years.” —Booklist (starred review) * Men in Green * “Maybe the best golf book I’ve ever read.” —Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal “I wish Men in Green were about four hundred pages longer than it is.” —Jeffrey Toobin, New York Times Book Review * The Swinger * “An entertaining, revealing, thought-provoking, and cautionary tale . . . It provides invaluable insight into the life and times of Woods.” —Bill Pennington, The New York Times * To The Linksland * “One of the best golf travel books ever written . . . The book reminds us that the game of golf has many treasures yet to be discovered.” —Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom * This Golfing Life * “The ultimate insider’s view [from] one of the modern game’s brightest observers and finest writers.” —Geoff Shackelford, Golf Observer

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF BEST SPORTS WRITING AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023**Out now: Includes brand new material*THE AWARD-WINNING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Neville at his authentic best. [He] is the closest thing to a spokesman there is for English football.' Sunday Times'Brilliant.' Mail on Sunday'Gary Neville usually talks a lot of sense, and writes it too . . . Neville's words are timely.' Henry Winter, The Times__________The beautiful game is under threat. The greed and selfishness of the biggest clubs is harming the sport, with smaller clubs struggling for financial survival and supporters being left behind.It's time to fix football.__________Football is the people's game. A sport accessible to everyone and enjoyed by millions around the world.But football is broken. Beneath the glamourous sheen of the Premier League, it's a game that's rusting and rotten. The growing influence and wealth of the biggest teams is harming the game, leaving fans out of pocket and smaller clubs clinging to survival. The European Super League, which looked to eradicate competition in favour of guaranteed profits, was just the beginning.This isn't what football is about. Something's got to change. Enough is enough.Gary Neville has had a front-row seat in football for over 30 years, witnessing the sport at every level - as a player, a coach, a pundit and an owner. Most of all, he's a fan. Shocked by the state of the game, Gary looks to find out how we got into this mess, who's responsible, and what we can do about it.The People's Game is Gary's vision for a brighter future. Drawing on interviews with those at the epicentre of the sport's biggest issues - from the role of ownership to the lack of funding in the football league, the rise in racism, ownership models and the future of the women's game - he explains how football has sleepwalked into this mess and offers a new path forward. With stories from his own playing career, as well as insight into some of the biggest footballing decisions in recent history, this is a total look at the game today.This is a passionate, personal and critical account of how football lost its soul, and what we can do to get it back.__________

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Book SynopsisAn ode to sea swimming – looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools. The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather. Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 70 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland's historic Vico Baths to name but a few. Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham on the importance of sea pools in South Africa. The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.Trade Review'Amongst all the stunning photos are four insightful essays and archive material that bring the importance of sea pools in the future of our planet to the forefront.’ Enki

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Book SynopsisThis book contains 100 workouts that focus on improving general swimming efficiency.The workouts are specific to each of the competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, and butterfly. Together, the 100 workouts blend swimming drills and conditioning sets that total up to 2,000 yards. Each workout is accompanied by a Focus Point, allowing swimmers to zero in on stroke improvements by eliminating drag, improving feel for the water, and swimming in a core-centered manner. Swimmers at any level will improve their swimming technique, efficiency, and performance with Swim Fast!

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Book SynopsisGolden Generations: The Story of the 2006 FIFA Men's World Cup tells the tale of one of the most action-packed international tournaments in recent memory. From Philipp Lahm's extraordinary goal just six minutes in, to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt, it was a World Cup that had it all. With all six confederations represented for the first time since 1982, there was a truly global feel to this World Cup. There were subplots attached to almost every nation at the tournament. Germany were in the midst of a rebuild, the Italians had the cloud of Calciopoli hanging over them and France and England were nearing the end of an era with their talented squads. Even the debutant nations were filled with household names, from the Touré brothers and Didier Drogba with the Ivory Coast to Dwight Yorke dropping into midfield to captain Trinidad and Tobago. Golden Generations explores the plots and subplots that defined the 2006 World Cup, from the tournament's beginnings to the legacy it left behind.Trade Review"As it says on the back book cover, 'it was a World Cup that had it all'... A great read!" -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *

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Book SynopsisGreat Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best long-distance hiking trails in Scotland. Whether you’re keen to experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover more accessible trails like the Forth & Clyde Union Canal Towpath in the Central Belt or yearn for the remote wilderness of walks like the Cape Wrath Trail and Skye Trail, this book offers inspiration for long-distance walkers of all experience levels who want to challenge themselves on Scotland’s greatest trails (and even those who wish to tackle the trails as day walks or in shorter sections). The walks are illustrated with stunning photography, showcasing the incredibly varied Scottish mainland and island landscapes that you can discover, from the remote mountains and glens, coastal sea stacks and beaches, to the lush farmland and canals of the lowlands. There are countless towns, villages and historical sites that you’ll want to stop and visit along the way, rich in Scotland’s heritage and culture. This book provides everything you need to inspire you to explore further, including an overview of what to expect from each route, logistical information about tackling the routes over a number of days, overview mapping, and practical information about access, public transport, accommodation and local amenities. With Great Scottish Walks, let Helen and Paul equip you to take on your own long-distance adventure and discover the amazing trails that Scotland has to offer.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Affric Kintail Way 2. Annandale Way 3. Arran Coastal Way 4. Berwickshire Coastal Path 5. Borders Abbeys Way 6. Cape Wrath Trail 7. Cateran Trail 8. Clyde Walkway 9. East Highland Way 10. Fife Coastal Path 11. Forth & Clyde/Union Canal Towpath 12. Great Glen Way 13. Hebridean Way 14. John o' Groats Trail 15. Kintyre Way 16. Loch Lomond & Cowal Way 17. Loch Ness 360 18. Moray Coast Trail 19. Rob Roy Way 20. Skye Trail 21. Southern Upland Way 22. Speyside Way 23. Three Lochs Way 24. West Highland Way 25. West Island Way 26. Scottish National Trail

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Great Britain is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Great Britain Travel Guide:Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughoutSpecial features - on Italy's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon and moreEssential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)Over 50 mapsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Great Britain, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Great Britain, is perfect for those planning to explore Great Britain on two wheels.Looking for more information on Great Britain? Check out Lonely Planet's Great Britain guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisNidderdale is perhaps the least known of the famously beautiful Yorkshire Dales in northern England. Uniquely, this scenic valley has three large reservoirs made in the 20th century by damming the River Nidd, creating a haven for birds including rare species. The valley is also rich in human heritage, from mining to Methodism. The Nidderdale Way is a 54-mile circuit starting and ending in the market town of Pateley Bridge; it can be walked comfortably over four to six days, and is well maintained and waymarked throughout. Our second edition documents some minor route changes and has improved mapping, with many extra features added and labelled. It is perfect bound, making it lighter and more pocketable than the previous edition. The book has all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: • concise directions, printed on rainproof paper • 16 pages with detailed route mapping (1:45,000) • background on the River Nidd, minerals and textiles • four-page section on habitats and wildlife • contact details for accommodation and transport • Link routes from Ripon and Knaresborough • lavishly illustrated with 95+ colour photos.

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Book SynopsisThis book takes stock of the position of motorsport in the 21st century and considers how it will continue to influence sport business, politics, and society in the future.Presenting a set of thematic essays and multi-disciplinary case studies, the book demonstrates that motorsport continues to play a significant role in relationships between the automotive industry, nationalism, industrialisation, and capitalism as well as motorsportsâ position as a feature of contemporary popular culture. Examining issues such as event management and legacy, environmental sustainability and âgreenwashingâ, diversity and inclusion, the rise of gaming and esports, and the use of sport as political soft power around the world across multiple motorsport disciplines, the book shines fascinating new light on this innovative but sometimes problematic industry.This is essential reading for all advanced students, researchers, managers, strategists, sponsors, and other stakeholders working at the nexus of motorsport, business, politics, and culture.

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Book Synopsis'A story of passion, hardship and endurance' - Reinhold Messner'There is much to marvel at in these pages. It taught me a great deal... Enthralling' - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into Thin AirIn this gripping and inspirational book, Jamling Norgay interweaves the story of his Everest summit during the infamously deadly 1996 season with the first real account of his father Tenzing Norgay's historic first ascent with Edmund Hillary in 1953. For Jamling, the climb was a journey of danger and of discovery. Discovery of the spiritual heritage of the Sherpa tradition, of his father's past and of the obsession that makes men and women risk their lives to summit the tallest peak on earth.A classic of mountaineering literature re-issued for the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, this is a compelling and emotional account of two unbelievable ascents, and of the unique relationship between a father and son.Trade ReviewA story of passion, hardship and endurance * Reinhold Messner, mountaineer and explorer *There is much to marvel at in these pages. It taught me a great deal... Enthralling * Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into Thin Air *As profoundly uplifting as it is disturbing, Jamling Tenzing Norgay's revealing account of his quest to understand what led his father to first climb Everest succeeds in every wayGalen Rowell * Galen Rowell, adventure photojournalist and mountaineer *

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Book SynopsisARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?Ben Aitken wasn't. Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, he knew that something had to change. So he joined a lawn bowls club. About a week later, he continued his assault on the doldrums by taking a cheerleading class. Then - with an almost entirely reformed selfhood winking appealingly on the horizon- he went cold-water swimming and was back to square one.Despite the inevitable setbacks and missteps, it was becoming clear to Aitken that the very pursuit of fun was a great route to feeling less naff. And so he made a vow to go after the f-stuff with as much gusto as he could muster. (Starting with the crossword.) Over the next year, he filled his calendar with a plethora of potentially pleasurable pursuits. He did things he'd never done before but reckoned could be fun (a pilgrimage in Spain, afternoon bingo); things whose fun-factor was less obvious and more down-to-earth (volunteering in a charity shop, sitting on a bench); and things he wasn't at all sure about but were fun according to other people (improv, wakeboarding, learning Welsh).Although the results were mixed, the author's year of making merry left him feeling undoubtedly ... better. Which invites the question: if fun is such a reliable mood-swinger, shouldn't we be having more of it?Trade Review**** - four stars! * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisDuring field- and court-based sports, players are continually required to perceive their environment within a match and select and perform the most appropriate action to achieve their immediate goal within that match instance. This ability is commonly known as agility, considered a vital quality in such sports and may incorporate a variety of locomotion and instantaneous actions.Multidirectional speed is a global term to describe the competency and capacity to perform such actions: accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and ultimately maintain speed in multiple directions and movements within the context of sports-specific scenarios, encompassing agility, speed, and many other related qualities. Multidirectional speed in sport depends on a multitude of factors, including perceptual-cognitive abilities, physical qualities, and the technical ability to perform the previously mentioned actions.Multidirectional Speed in Sport: Research to Application reTable of ContentsPart 1: Theoretical Basis for Developing Multidirectional Speed. 1. Introduction to Multidirectional Speed. 2. Contextual Importance of Multidirectional Speed in Field- and Court-Based Sports. 3. Biomechanical Basis of Linear and Curvilinear Sprint Performance. 4. Biomechanical and Physical Basis of Change of Direction for Performance and Injury Risk. 5. Deceleration in Sport: Incidence, Demands, and Implications for Training. Part 2: Assessment and Development of Multidirectional Speed. 6. Assessment of Multidirectional Speed Qualities. 7. Assessment of Physical Qualities Associated with Multidirectional Speed. 8. Development of Physical Qualities Related to Multidirectional Speed. 9. Strategies to Develop Linear and Curvilinear Sprinting Technique. 10. Developing Change of Direction and Agility Technique and Movement Solutions. 11. Coaching for Multidirectional Speed: Motor Learning Principles for Developing Sprint and Change-of-Direction Techniques for Performance and Injury Risk Mitigation. 12. Metabolic Conditioning for Multidirectional Speed. 13. Developing Perceptual-Cognitive Factors in Relation to Agility Performance Enhancement. Part 3: Programming for Multidirectional Speed. 14. Programming for Multidirectional Speed in Sport. 15. Monitoring Multidirectional Speed Training. 16. Rehabilitation and Return to Play from Deceleration and Change-of-Direction Specific Injuries. 17. Long-Term Athlete Development for Multidirectional Speed.

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Book SynopsisWalk the Camino Ingles or `English Way' from the Spanish seaport cities of A Coruna or Ferrol on the path long-trodden by British pilgrims arriving by sea. This lesser-known Camino route showcases the misty forests and enigmatic culture of Galicia, and can be walked in 4-7 days. With full-color stage maps and city maps, you'll always know where you and where you're going. Detailed accommodations listings show everything you need to know about pilgrim hostels (albergues) as well as private accommodations for each budget. Planning and route tips keep you informed, in a pocket-sized book with no fluff.

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Book SynopsisFilipe d'Avillez takes us on a fascinating journey into the colourful world of the Portuguese Cup. Each year the country's top teams battle it out hoping to reach the cup final held at Jamor: Portugal's equivalent of Wembley Stadium. The book provides a unique window into the footballing culture of a country that lives and breathes the beautiful game. Starting with the away supporters of Graciosa, Filipe then follows the exploits of fans from Casa Pia, Angrense, Tondela, Leixoes and the previous year's winners, Aves, before focusing on the famed Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting - a match which divides the nation, whole families and even couples. Filipe's quest culminates with the Jamor experience. Sited amid a dense forest, the stadium is swamped by fans on cup final day. Hordes of them sing and drink in sweltering heat as pigs roast on skewers and ticketless families picnic around camper vans. One Thousand Miles to Jamor immerses the reader deep within the customs and culture of a truly football-mad country.Trade Review"A great read with some touching stories and written with true passion which makes you want to book a seat for the next cup final and see what all the fuss is about… It is the way that Filipe expresses the drama and love for the game which captures the reader’s imagination." -- Rebecca Hay * OMOTG Travel and Lifestyle Magazine *

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Book SynopsisJoin experienced Israeli tour guide Jacob Firsel for five illuminating tours in the Galilee. - Nazareth and behind the scenes in Jesus' hometown. - Cana, Mt Tabor and Nain - the miracle of Jesus. - Capernaum - Jesus' base of ministry - Around the Sea of Galilee: now including Magdala Including full colour photos, detailed tour and site maps, information about driving and public transport. Go to Galilee provides everything you need for pilgrimage travel in the region that Jesus called home 2000 years ago. Travel through the New Testament and the teachings of Jesus in the land where it all took place.

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Book SynopsisThe 50-mile wide lagoon of Truk Atoll, far out in the remote expanses of the Pacific, is quite simply the greatest wreck diving location in the world. Scores of virtually intact Japanese WWII wrecks of transport ships, still filled with cargoes of tanks, trucks, artillery, beach mines, shells and aircraft, rest in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon - along with two Japanese destroyers and one submarine - each today a man-made reef teeming with sea life. The seemingly impregnable fortress islands of Truk Atoll were a powerful air base and the main forward anchorage for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). By 1944, the Allies were pushing westwards across the Pacific islands towards the Japanese homeland. On 4 February 1944, a daring 2,000-mile long-range U.S. reconnaissance flight revealed the Truk lagoon to be full of the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy, along with scores of large supply ships and transports. The Allies decided to attack immediately. Sensing this, the Imperial Japanese Navy scattered, but the merchant ships remained, as crews rushed to offload their war cargoes of aircraft, tanks, artillery, mines and munitions. Other heavily laden supply ships continued to arrive from Japan, unaware of the Allied assault plans. Task Force 58, codename Operation HAILSTONE, was formed for an immediate attack. In total secrecy, nine U.S. aircraft carriers, holding more than 500 combat aircraft, steamed towards Truk - supported by a screen of battleships, cruisers, destroyers and submarines. At dawn on 17 February 1944, an initial fighter sweep of Truk by 72 F6F Hellcat fighters roared in over Truk under Japanese radar - catching the Japanese by complete surprise. The Hellcats immediately began strafing Japanese airfields and soon hundreds of aircraft were involved in one of the largest aerial dogfights of WW II. The F6F Hellcat was by now vastly superior to the Japanese Zero fighter, and the Japanese planes were shot out of the sky within an hour. With air superiority established, U.S dive-bombers and torpedo-bombers spent two days sinking all the large ships trapped in the lagoon. These sunken ships, with their war cargoes, were largely forgotten about until 1969, when Jacques Cousteau located and filmed many of the wrecks. The resulting TV documentary, Lagoon of Lost Ships, went viral. Truk's secret was out - and the beautiful wrecks, untouched since WWII, have proved an irresistible lure for thousands of divers each year since then. New illustrations of most of the previously unillustrated wrecks have now been specially created to make this book the most comprehensive guide to diving Truk Lagoon that has ever been produced.

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Book SynopsisThe third volume in a definitive history of Porsche's racing cars, bringing the story right up-to-date. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photography sourced from the factory, this book serves as the perfect record of Porsche's motorsport exploits from 2006 onwards. Written by an acknowledged Porsche expert, with the full co-operation of the factory.Table of Contents1. Setting the Scene. 2. 2006. 3. 2007. 4. 2008. 5. 2009. 6. 2010. 7. 2011. 8. 2012. 9. 2013. 10. 2014. 11. 2015. 12. 2016. 13. 2017. 14. 2018. 15. 2019. 16. 2020. 17. 2021. 18. 2022.

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Book SynopsisBen Stoeger has been teaching Practical Shooting for more than a decade. He has watched thousands of students fire millions of rounds over the years which taught him quite a lot about shooting, including how individuals process and obtain an understanding of shooting. Students repeatedly shoot the same patterns over and over again, and the same drills highlight the same mistakes. Over time, it has become easy for Stoeger to spot these patterns. The difficulty is in making the student see and understand what he saw. This understanding leads to an improvement in shooting. Over time, the drills in this book have been created and modified to highlight the patterns that Stoeger was seeing, and give an in depth guide to students that will allow them to understand what they are doing wrong and comprehend how to fix it. Breakthrough Marksmanship contains a simple set of ideas, techniques, and drills; distilled down to an uncomplicated form. By developing your understanding of the concepts contained in this book, you can achieve your own breakthrough.

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Book SynopsisFrom an Olympic gold medal-winning coach, a new playbook for effective athlete education and team building Championship results require championship behaviors—it’s as simple as that. In this essential book, Hugh McCutcheon provides a proven framework for competitive excellence based in motor learning, psychology, and decades of coaching experience and success.Championship Behaviors provides athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches a defined path to the "how" of significant achievement while simply and clearly explaining the research behind the "why." McCutcheon speaks to the need for aspiring athletes to work, learn, and compete and the responsibility coaches have to teach, coach, and mentor. As he says, "We won’t always have five-star talent, but we can often make up the difference by being five-star teachers, learners, and competitors." A sought-after coach and consultant, McCutcheon also illuminates the value of integrating the physical, mental, and social aspects of sport to maximize chances of competitive success.

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Book Synopsis*With a foreword by Sir Peter Jackson*Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride.They're back! Stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to the rugged beauty of Scotland. But this time they're setting their sights on a new horizon: New Zealand.Join our intrepid Scotsmen on their latest epic adventure across The Land of the Long White Cloud in this thrilling follow-up to Clanlands. Setting out to explore a country that Graham calls home, and that Sam has longed to visit, these sturdy friends immerse themselves in all that New Zealand has to offer: stunning landscapes, rich history, world-class food and drink, and - much to Graham's mounting anxiety and Sam's deep satisfaction - famously adrenaline-fuelled activities! As ever there's not nearly enough space in their trusty camper van and with plenty of good-natured competition and tormenting to go around, Sam and Graham's friendship is put to the test once again. Along the way we learn about the length and breadth of this jewel of the Southern Seas, exploring the fascinating story of its people while testing the very limits of Graham's sanity.Like the very best buddy movie sequel, this latest instalment is full of unforgettable experiences and loveable characters and promises to be an even more memorable ride with two of the most entertaining travel companions around.So, say goodbye to your inhibitions and kia ora to New Zealand like you've never seen it before.Trade ReviewUnforgettable and lovable -- USA Today

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Book SynopsisThe Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure offers contemporary, research-informed information regarding the key psychological factors affecting golf development and performance under pressure. Through the authors' substantive expertise all of whom are notable scholars and/or practitioners in the field of golf psychology the text provides a highly accessible real world application of theory to practice, through the provision of evidence-based guidance regarding how to maximise golf performance under pressure.Golf is a sport that has embraced sport psychology, with many of the highest ranked players in the world (male and female) openly working with a sport psychologist and advocating their importance. As a result, an increasing number of high-profile practitioners are working full-time within the sport around the world, encouraging trainee sport psychology practitioners to pursue their career within golf. Accordingly, there is an ever-increasing demand for hiTable of Contents1. Using Positive Psychology and Character Strengths to Support Golfers’ Development and Longevity within the Game2. Cognitive Behavioural Psychological Techniques to Enhance Golf Performance under Pressure3. "I Must get the Ball in the Hole": The Effective Use of REBT for Golfers4. Acceptance-Based Approaches for Optimal Performance Experiences5. Engendering an Environment for the Optimal Development of Golfers6. The Role of Parent(s) in Developing Golf Expertise7. Deliberate Practice for Golf Learning and Training8. Transitions Across a Golf Career9. Developing Expert Visual Attentional Control for Optimal Golf Performance under Pressure10. Developing a Challenge-State Environment for Optimal Pressurized Golf Performance11. Developing Resilience for Golf Performance12. Achieving Flow and Clutch States in Golf when Performing under Pressure13. Understanding and Preventing Choking under Pressure in Golf14. Mental Health in Golf

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Book SynopsisIn 2007, at the age of thirty-four, Mike Tomlin was hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Replacing Hall of Famer Bill Cowher—and two years removed from the team’s Super Bowl XL victory—there was immense pressure on the first-year head coach, who many fans and those in the media were largely unfamiliar with. After five seasons as an assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a single season as the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, the hiring came as a surprise to many. From his first day at the helm, numerous questions began to be asked: Was this young coach able to lead a veteran team that still had championship hopes? Could the newly hired, soft-spoken coach be able to fill the shoes of the great Cowher, known for being brash and outspoken? Was his hiring based solely on the “Rooney Rule”—named after Steelers owner Dan Rooney—which states that every team must interview at least one minority candidate for their open head coaching position? Not only did Tomlin rise above the questions and criticism about his credentials, he continued the franchise’s reputation of excellence. The youngest coach to win a Super Bowl in only his second season at the helm, Tomlin has yet to have a losing record in sixteen seasons with the team. He is also the second-most tenured head coach in the league, only behind Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. But the question still unanswered is, who is Mike Tomlin? Known for giving little to the media and keeping his thoughts and opinions private, those outside the locker room and Steelers offices know little about the future Hall of Fame coach. Even as one of the most successful African American head coaches in NFL history, and one that has handled numerous locker room “personalities” over the years, much of what is written and reported about the coach is only above the surface. That’s where John Harris comes in. A veteran journalist who covered Tomlin’s hiring for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Harris works to pull back the curtain on the mystique behind this “coaching unicorn.” Beginning with his days as a wide receiver at William & Mary, his several years in the college coaching ranks, to getting hired by Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy with the Buccaneers and his single season with the Vikings, Tomlin shares how a young man from Hampton, Virginia, was able to establish himself as a leader of men in a business with so much turnover, earned the respect from his peers and players, and has continued to be someone that is looked up to by so many in the league. With interviews from former players, coaches, and executives, Harris lets readers in on what it’s like to play for Tomlin, why he is (or is not) beloved in Pittsburgh, and how his continued success has helped change the landscape of what NFL franchises look for in hiring a head coach. All from a man that chooses to give all the success to his players and coaches—past and present—than take it for himself: exactly what every franchise hopes for from the leader of their team.

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