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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Griffith provides a rich and convincing account of the often surprising connections between the practices, orientations and ‘affective habitus’ of capoeira and social justice struggles. This compelling argument is based on years of ethnographic observant participation and countless hours of interviews with diverse practitioners. The end result is an engaging, highly readable, thoroughly enjoyable, yet always seriously scholarly account of capoeira and its place and work in culture and society--an account that is as surprising, dynamic, and graceful as capoeira itself.”--Paul Bowman, author of The Invention of Martial Arts: Popular Culture between Asia and AmericaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. The Making of a Politicized Art Chapter 2. Social Justice and Resistance as Analytical Frames Chapter 3. Becoming a Capoeirista Chapter 4. Capoeira’s Pedagogies of Resistance Chapter 5. The Capoeira Community Chapter 6. Group Actions Chapter 7. Jogue Pra Lá: Individual Applications Chapter 8. Challenges to the Social Justice Perspective Chapter 9. Boa Viagem Glossary Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisThe National Basketball Association reaches a global audience via a multiplatform strategy that leverages its uncanny ability to connect fans to all things NBA. Steven Secular brings readers inside the league's global operations and traces the history of the NBA's approach to sports media from its 1980s embrace of cable through the streaming revolution of the twenty-first century. As fans around the world stream games and other league content, NBA teams incorporate foreign languages and cultures into broadcasts to boost their product's appeal to audiences in Brazil, China, and beyond. Secular's analysis reveals how the NBA continues to transform itself into a wildly successful media producer and distributor more akin to a streaming studio than the sports leagues of old even as its media partners and sponsors erase any notion of sports as a civic good. A timely look at a dynamic media landscape, The Digital NBA shows how the games we love became content first and sport a distant secondTrade Review“The book offers a timely and original contribution to an understanding of the current, highly managed transformation of the globally differentiated access to media content. Secular convincingly argues that in many respects the NBA is a frontrunner regarding its global media strategies and thus--similar to Netflix for fictional content--can be taken as a lens into the wider marketization and mediatization of sport in a global multi-platform environment.”--Markus Stauff, University of AmsterdamTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The International House of Hoops The Court: Event Production, Streaming Television, and the Glocalization of Live Sport The Venue: Silicon Valley, Public Finance, and the Arena as Media Platform The Wires: Dark Fiber, Satellites, and the Global Infrastructures of Streaming Sport The Office: The NBA’s Executive Operation as a Global Media Empire The Couch: At-Home Sport Spectatorship and the Multiplatform Viewing Environment Conclusion: The House That Hoops Built Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Speed Capital is a fabulous history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ingrassia peels back layers of asphalt, meaning, and memory to reveal the significance of the city and its brick track to American technology, transportation, sport, and spectacle. A must-read for anyone curious about speed’s attraction or its consequences for individuals, American cities, and our politics.”--Annie Gilbert Coleman, author of Ski Style: Sport and Culture in the RockiesTable of ContentsIntroduction. Brick Description: Speedway as Cultural Text Crossroads of America: Inventing Indianapolis America’s Brooklands: Annihilating Space at the Speedway Speed Carnivals: Conducting the Midway of a Motor Empire Automotive Metropolis: Reinventing Indianapolis Finest Flying Field in America: The Speedway Goes to War Sports of Titans: A Golden Age of Racing and Development Selling the Speedway: A Place at the Center of American Culture Just Call It the “500”: Forging Traditions in the Depression Era Tradition Never Stops: The Cultural Logic of Sports Capitalism Abbreviations Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this sharply written and impressive book, Branden Buehler provides compelling new insights into the social, cultural, and visual consequences of sports media’s preoccupation with managerialism, financialization, and quantification. A vital and necessary work, this sophisticated account of managerial sports media is a must-read for all sports, film, and media scholars.”--Samantha N. Sheppard, author of Sporting Blackness: Race, Embodiment, and Critical Muscle Memory on ScreenTable of ContentsPreface: Sporting Fantasies Acknowledgments Introduction: “The Age of the General Manager” The Managerial American Dream: The Administrative Fantasies of Managerial Sports Films “He’s looking like a depressed asset”: The Financial Logics of Managerial Sports Talk Datavisuality: The Quantified Aesthetic of Managerial Sports Television White-Collar Play: Managerial Sports Games and the Modeling of Neoliberal Capitalism Conclusion: The Banality of Managerial Sports Media Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMilan may not now be the location of 'happy ending' sports stories, but the town had a magical moment many communities do not, one that can serve as burden or inspiration. The beauty of sports is that the underdog can rise up unexpectedly, even if the address keeps changing. * Indiana Magazine of History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrologueMeasurements and PrioritiesGrowing Up MilanWe Ask For a Chance That's FairHomeWorking For FreeAll QuietThe ExpendablesGames Within the GameChange For the Nice BoysStallingAgainSomething PositiveSitting TogetherHysteriaThe Milan Everyone ExpectsSenior NightHopeBoth Lion and LambGraduationEpiloguePostscript

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kirk Haston is one of my all-time favorite players." -Bob Knight "Here's a Bet You Didn't Know, Hoosier Fan: among IU's 3-year career players, only Scott May, Archie Dees and Walt Bellamy outscored Kirk Haston; only Bellamy, Dees and Steve Downing outrebounded him. And none of those Hoosier all-timers was blessed and cursed with the emotional peaks and valleys that Kirk went through in his IU years. His mother was a school teacher, an English teacher. She would have been very proud of the excellence her son shows here as a writer, and-thanks to her urging to be a note-taker-as an inside observer of the most tumultuous years in recent IU athletics." -Bob Hammel, author of The New York Times Best Seller, Knight: My Story and Beyond the Brink with Indiana: 1987 NCAA: Champions and member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame "People don't realize the type of positive impact Coach Knight has had over the years.This book not only gives a true depiction of his greatness as a coach, but it also gives a true depiction of his greatness as an individual who cares about others." -Calbert Cheaney, Indiana Hoosier 1989-93, former Washington Wizard, assistant coach at St. Louis University "I've been a fan of Kirk for a long time, going back to his high school days, when Tom Izzo and I tried to recruit him at MSU. Kirk is a person and player who has EARNED everything he's gotten out of basketball. He has always had a rare work capacity and it carried him a long, long way. He was also very hungry and humbled in his pursuit to be successful with a desire to be coached and taught. It shows up in this book." -Coach Tom Crean, Indiana Hoosiers "I really enjoyed this book. It was very detailed and brought back tons memories. Fans wanting to know both the competitive and compassionate sides of Knight should definitely read Days of Knight." -A.J. Guyton, Indiana Hoosiers 1996-2000, 2000 All-American, Former Chicago Bull "I've always had the ultimate respect for Coach Knight as one of the great coaching minds of our time. When I was a young coach, he took me under his wing and provided valuable knowledge, just as he had with so many of his players. Thanks to Kirk Haston, a player I once recruited and have always appreciated, readers will gather insight as to what made Coach Knight successful, while also offering a view to a side of him that not all of us were fortunate enough to see." -Coach Tom Izzo, Michigan State Spartans "Days of Knight is a great look at how Coach Knight made the young players he coached better men first and better players second. It's a personal glimpse into at how the legendary Indiana basketball coach taught and mentored his team." -Jared Jeffries, Indiana Hoosiers 2000-2002, member of the 2002 NCAA runner-up team, former New York Knick "I've read lots of words about Bobby Knight, but never from one of his players. I can't wait to read this." -Tony Kornheiser, co-host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption and former sportswriter for The Washington Post "Coach Knight is a complex man with a very clear vision. Through a vast array of techniques and emotions, Days of Knight is an incredible inside look at Coach Knight's version of teaching the game of life and basketball. Most importantly, we see all sides of a fascinating leader and a brilliant tactician." -Dane Fife, Indiana Hoosiers 1998-2002, member of the 2002 NCAA runner-up team, assistant coach at Michigan State "This is an outstanding read. Kirk has done a great job of portraying the very unique relationship that is player/coach. This book will take you inside one of the most storied college basketball programs and give you insight into one of the game's greatest coaches." -Michael Lewis, Indiana Hoosiers 1997-2000, Hoosiers all-time assists leader, assistant coach at University of Nebraska "Coach Knight stories and teachings are in the veins of Indiana-and they are in the pages of Days of Knight. Filled with previously unheard knight stories and quotes, this book gives an inside look at what it was like to be a player who experienced the final three seasons of the Knight era at Indiana. If you are a Hoosier fan, you're going to want to read this book." -Jeff Overton, Indiana Hoosier 2002-2005, PGA Tour player, member of the 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup Team "Haston paints an intense picture of what it takes to be an Indiana Hoosier and provides an inside look at the most controversial news story in IU history-the firing of Coach Bob Knight." -Stan Sutton, retired sports journalistTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction1. If the Game Doesn't FitThen You Didn't Commit2. Tennessee Knight Game3. The Day after Knight4. Welcome to B-Town Greenhorn5. A Hall of Fame Kind of Day6. Hoosier Family Counseling7. Talking About Practice8. This isAssembly Hall9. Close to Greatness & Close to Great Failures10. Let the Games Begin11. Phone Call12. A Parachute Policy?13. Friendship Tolerance 14. #1 Comes to Town15. Day Camp and Knight Chat16. Image Is Something, But Not EverythingBibliography

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction to the Second EditionForeword by Dean SmithAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Hall of Fame2. Non-Skids3. Salesman4. The Invisible Pass5. Special Service6. Air-Tecs7. World Tourney8. "Me"9. GloryAppendix: The History of the Converse Rubber Shoe CompanyNotes on ResearchNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisStan Sutton takes readers into the locker room to meet Butler's best players and hear their stories, making Butler Basketball Legends a must-read for all who love the game.Table of Contents1. Hinkle Home Away From Home for IU2. Program Turns the Corner3. Green and Graves Set Stage for Hayward and Mack4. It's a Dog's World at Butler5. A Dutch Treat for Bulldogs6. Bulldogs Pounded Wake Early7. Sharpshooters Shoot Down Louisville8. A New Kid on Campus9. Help Was on the Way10. Jukes Foundation supports kids11. Nored Sticks to Steph Curry12. Bulldogs Break onto National Scene13. For Crone, No Place like Home14. Part of the Gig Actually Happened15. A David and Goliath Ending16. Coming Down Off the Mountain17. Bulldogs in Final Four Again18. A New Role for the Dawgs19. Some Days Shots Won't Fall20. All in the Family21. Mack Follows Hayward to NBA22. Looking Past the Horizon23. Jones is One of a Kind24. Clarke's Stay is Brief, but Brilliant25. Just a Hop, Skip and Jump Away26. Butler Goes Big Time in Big East27. Worse Than a Death in Family28. Butler's Barlow's Floater Dooms Hoosiers29. It Wasn't Miller Time30. Brad Stevens in Disguise?31. Changes Made a Difference32. The Citadel Takes a Beating33. Butler Reaches Out to Baldwin34. Third Season Is the Charm35. Dawgs Knock Off Number One Cats Twice36. Has Butler's Rise Affected IU?37. No Ordinary Road Trip38. Help Came from Outside39. Kelan Adjusts to New Role40. X Marks the Spot of Biggest Rival41. Dawgs Reach Sweet Sixteen42. Talent Is Everywhere, Just Find It43. Lavall Jordan Takes Over Bulldogs 44. Hinkle Fieldhouse: A Historic Site45. Butler Bowl Full of History46. Stevens Leads by Example47. Hayward in High Demand48. Ground Floor of Integration49. Archey Made 85 Straight Free Throws50. Darnell Archey's Record Free Throw Streak51. "You Can't Teach Shooting"52. Bulldogs Fight for Recognition53. Size Didn't Matter Here54. Hinkle Starred as Navy Coach55. First NIT Trip for Bulldogs56. Butler Wins Pair in First NCAA Tournament57. "You Want to Come to Butler, Kid?"58. IU Recruited Plump Aggressively59. Fun Days in the ICC60. Plump Shy off the Court61. Down Goes Michigan62. No Match, a Truck and a VW Beetle—No Match63. Hinkle Subtle in His Criticism 64. Billy Shepherd Small but Mighty65. Bevo Passed through Fieldhouse66. Tony's Last Game67. The Old Coach Noticed68. Buckshot Was a Good Shot69. IU Backed Out of Classic70. Tony at Purdue?71. Hinkle Invented Orange Basketball72. Ellenberger Had a Varied Career73. A Rugged First Round74. Dampier Driven Away?75. Assistant Gets Job Done76. Tucker Still Top Scorer77. Oscar Was the Guy 78. Andrew Smith, Joel Cornette, Emerson Kampen IV79. Nored Follows Brad Stevens80. Butler's National Championships81. Back in the Old Days82. Beneath the Hoosier Sky

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Book SynopsisAfter the Major League Baseball players walk off the field, washout ball player Jake Standen gets a second chance to chase his dream. But Jake and his new teammates have just six weeks to learn how to play like never before.Trade Review"Baseball famously is the one sport played without a clock. Brett Baker's timeless and timeful novel Chasing the Big Leagues is steeped in pastoral passion of the national pastime. This book is in love with the amateur, in love with the pure love of the game that lies in the heart as the clock runs down over the far horizon of the furthest outfield and the sun is always nostalgically setting, turning the diamond into a bright enduring tarp of diamond-tipped and dusty words. This book is a gem, and Baker is the next new Natural."—Michael Martone, author of Michael Martone and The Moon Over Wapakoneta"Brett Baker's Chasing the Big Leagues is set during the now famous 1994–95 baseball strike and the protagonist is called up to play as a scab for the Toronto Blue Jays.Baker knows his baseball . . . the hitting, the fielding, the feel of the ball, what makes a team tick, the coaching.The book is filled with wonderful and arcane baseball details, and it's a good read, a page turner, but of course the setting is during one of the worst of times for baseball so there's a strong element of melancholy in it, too.I strongly recommend it."—John Keeble, author of Yellowfish and Broken Ground

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental writer and photographer Steven Higgs showcases the northern Indiana unique ecosystems and highlights the best places for hiking, camping, bird watching, horseback riding, boating, and more.Trade Review"Get outside and into the amazing places Steven has selected. This book is meant to be marked with your observations and questions, to be dog-eared, mud-stained, sweat-stained, well-worn. You are holding a guide, a prompt, an invitation to explore the splendors of our northern Indiana natural areas, teaming with life."—Jason Kissel, Executive Director, ACRES Land Trust"Steve's guides to the natural areas of Indiana are always thoroughly researched and thoughtfully presented. I look forward to having his guide to northern Indiana with me on my nextvisit to that area of the state."—Bowden Quinn, Director, Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter"As someone who has spent nearly a decade of my career managing some of northern Indiana's most beautiful natural areas for The Nature Conservancy, it is truly a pleasure to flip through the pages of Steven Higgs' latest book, A Guide to Natural Areas of Northern Indiana. In addition to giving interesting background, detailed directions, and a brief history for each of the sites, the book celebrates the people and organizations whose vision and dedication are responsible for preserving these incredible pieces of Indiana's natural history for future generations to enjoy. This is a book that anyone who enjoys hiking, camping, or exploring the outdoors will cherish."—Matt Williams, author of Endangered and Disappearing Birds of the MidwestTable of ContentsForeword by Jason Kissel, Executive Director, ACRES Land TrustPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionNatural Area EtiquettePart 1: The Land StewardsNational Park ServiceIndiana Department of Natural ResourcesDivision of Nature PreservesDivision of State Parks & LakesDivision of Fish & WildlifeDivision of ForestryIndiana Heritage TrustThe Nature ConservancyACRES Land TrustNICHES Land TrustShirley Heinz Land TrustCentral Indiana Land TrustRed-tail Land ConservancyOuabache Land ConservancyLittle River Wetlands ProjectOther Public StewardsNational Audubon Society – Important Bird AreasPart 2: The Northern Indiana LandscapeSculpted by Rock, Ice, and WaterNorthern Indiana PhysiographyThe Natural RegionsPart 3: DestinationsSection 1:List of SitesLake Michigan Natural RegionNorthwestern Morainal Natural RegionLake Border SectionChicago Lake Plain SectionValparaiso Moraine SectionSection 2:List of SitesGrand Prairie Natural RegionGrand Prairie SectionKankakee Sand SectionKankakee Marsh SectionSection 3:List of SitesNorthern Lakes Natural RegionSection 4:List of SitesCentral Till Plain Natural RegionEntrenched Valley SectionTipton Till Plain SectionBluffton Till Plain SectionBlack Swamp Natural RegionPart 4: Supplementary MaterialsSpecies ListGlossaryResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface by Michael KorytaPrologueIn the Beginning. . .Henry David, William Allen, Dad, and MomBOOK ONE Journalism and IMy "Sundown Town"Religion, Politics, and MeMy College Years, in a NewsroomFour Schools, Four Towns, Second GradeThe Herald-TELEPHONE?BOOK TWO Olympian TalesThe Perry Stewart EffectBOOK THREE My Gift That Kept GivingMunich 1972Even at Schwimmhalle, All Wasn't GoldenAbout That Basketball Game Montreal 1976Los Angeles 1984Barcelona 1992Atlanta 1996BOOK FOUR The Bob Knight EffectBOOK FIVE Friendships and RelationshipsAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like a great pro wrestler has a signature move for taking down a rival, every student and scholar of sports media and professional wrestling should have a book like this to help them pin down the importance of the WWE on sports and culture."—Adam Earnheardt, editor (with Paul Haridakis and Barbara Hugenberg) of Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization: Exploring the FandemoniumTable of ContentsIntroduction: Storyworld, Wrestling, Entertainment / Dru JeffriesPart I: Corporate Kayfabe: WWE as Media Empire1. World Building in the WWE Universe / Eero Laine2. The Work of Wrestling: Struggles for Creative and Industrial Power in WWE Labor / Andrew Zolides3. Mapping the WWE Universe: Territory, Media, Capitalism / Dru Jeffries and Andrew Kannegiesser4. Narrative Smarts: Negotiations of Creative Authority in Wrestling's Reality Era / Christian NormanPart II: Marks and Smarts: WWE's Unruly Fandoms5. Sport vs. Spectacle: Fan Discontent and the Rise of Sports Entertainment / Shane Toepfer6. The Marks Have Gone Off-Script: Rogue Actors in WWE's Stands / Sam Ford7. Botchamania and the Acoustics of Professional Wrestling / Christian B. LongPart III: Then, Now, Forever: Wresting with WWE's Past and Transmedia Future8. "Tout It Out": WWE's Experimentation and Failure with Social TV / Cory Barker9. "We're Not Just Cheerleaders": Reading the Postfeminist Polysemy of Total Divas / Anna F. Peppard10. Daniel's Specter: Daniel Bryan, Chris Benoit, and the Work of Mourning / Sean DesiletsIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like a great pro wrestler has a signature move for taking down a rival, every student and scholar of sports media and professional wrestling should have a book like this to help them pin down the importance of the WWE on sports and culture."—Adam Earnheardt, editor (with Paul Haridakis and Barbara Hugenberg) of Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization: Exploring the FandemoniumTable of ContentsIntroduction: Storyworld, Wrestling, Entertainment / Dru JeffriesPart I: Corporate Kayfabe: WWE as Media Empire1. World Building in the WWE Universe / Eero Laine2. The Work of Wrestling: Struggles for Creative and Industrial Power in WWE Labor / Andrew Zolides3. Mapping the WWE Universe: Territory, Media, Capitalism / Dru Jeffries and Andrew Kannegiesser4. Narrative Smarts: Negotiations of Creative Authority in Wrestling's Reality Era / Christian NormanPart II: Marks and Smarts: WWE's Unruly Fandoms5. Sport vs. Spectacle: Fan Discontent and the Rise of Sports Entertainment / Shane Toepfer6. The Marks Have Gone Off-Script: Rogue Actors in WWE's Stands / Sam Ford7. Botchamania and the Acoustics of Professional Wrestling / Christian B. LongPart III: Then, Now, Forever: Wresting with WWE's Past and Transmedia Future8. "Tout It Out": WWE's Experimentation and Failure with Social TV / Cory Barker9. "We're Not Just Cheerleaders": Reading the Postfeminist Polysemy of Total Divas / Anna F. Peppard10. Daniel's Specter: Daniel Bryan, Chris Benoit, and the Work of Mourning / Sean DesiletsIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"My greatest basketball memories come from playing in gymnasiums throughout central Indiana during my high school basketball career. The photographs in this book rekindled the excitement of those days and introduced me to places that I wasn't even aware of. This book will take you down memory lane."—George McGinnis, Indiana Mr. Basketball, ABA and NBA All-Star, and Basketball Hall of Famer"Looking through this book brings back so many memories and dreams of growing up in the small town of Claypool. The community support and pride for Indiana's game was evident back then through packed gyms, bonfires, cakewalks, and penny pitches. The care shown for the gyms, barns, and outdoor courts in this book is evidence that we still have pride and dreams in communities around the state. Thanks for preserving these memories and providing dreams for future players!"—Judi Warren, Indiana's first Miss Basketball, 1976"Nothing is more important than pride and community when it comes to understanding the importance of basketball in Indiana. Those gymnasiums across the state are gathering places where games brought together rivals, families, and friends to watch the game that Indiana made famous. . . . This collection of photographs from places throughout the state captures the spirit of the game and reflects the sense of community pride."—Bobby Plump, member of the 1954 Milan High School state championship team."Chris and Michael's photos bring to life the past and present of Indiana high school basketball—the players, the places, the fans. I am always amazed to see how they are able to find a little detail in a photo that tells a story better than words possibly could. This book is a must-have for Indiana high school basketball fans."—Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis StarTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChris Smith PhotographsMichael E. Keating Photographs

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The history of college football is as essential to the future of the sport as ever. Michigan Motivations stands out as Cyle and Del have compiled the stand-out moments in Wolverine history that will motivate not only those who follow the Maize and Blue but any college sports fanatic."—Jacob Smith, Sports Editor, Daily Times"Cyle Young and Del Duduit have captured the heart of what it means to be a Michigan Wolverine and then applied that truth to everyday life. In Michigan Motivations, you'll be challenged to live like a champion at home, at work, and at play. These 52 moments in Michigan football history will not only inspire your mind, they will challenge your heart."—Gary Rose, Former Michigan Football Player, Class of 2001"A great motivational journey with the Maize and Blue. Cyle and Del capture the ups and downs of the country's greatest football institution in a way we can transfer to lessons to our personal lives. Go Blue!"—Brodie Killian, 2nd Generation Michigan Football Player, Class of 2001"What a pleasure to be taken aback by some of the most historic moments in Michigan football history. Cyle, you've done it my friend...the analogizes are uncanny and the examples of resolve are on point. A real Wolverine archives this piece of work!"—James Whitley, Former Michigan Football Player"In Michigan Motivations, Del Duduit and Cyle Young take you back to some of the greatest gridiron moments involving the Maize and Blue. You'll delight in their vivid descriptions of these spectacular on-the-field exploits of one of the iconic programs in college football. Armed with a litany of specific follow-up action steps, you'll be inspired to run through a brick wall and win your own personal Heisman."—Dr. John Huang, Nolan Group Media"Michigan Motivations will have you reliving all the memorable University of Michigan football triumphs that you cherished growing up. Del and Cyle relate these unforgettable moments to practical life lessons that the reader can apply personally and professionally. You will find yourself coming back to this book week after week for inspiration and encouragement. Go Blue!"—Jordan Swavel, season ticket holderTable of ContentsIntroductionSpring TrainingWeek 1: Be ExtraordinaryWeek 2: Anything Is PossibleWeek 3: Carry the LoadWeek 4: Little BrotherWeek 5: Give the Roses While You CanWeek 6: Turning PointWeek 7: Leave a LegacyWeek 8: Point-a-MinuteWeek 9: Talk the Talk, Walk the WalkWeek 10: Throw the Ball to MeWeek 11: Come Off the Bench and Make an ImpactWeek 12: The PoseSummer WorkoutsWeek 13: Don't Take Life for GrantedWeek 14: Cigar in HandWeek 15: What's in Your Jug?Week 16: Climbing EverestWeek 17: Make a Great First ImpressionWeek 18: Ten Year WarWeek 19: Be Spectacular TodayWeek 20: Upset AlertWeek 21: Find a Silver LiningWeek 22: Snow BowlWeek 23: Be Versatile for Your TeamWeek 24: Spring GameWeek 25: A Good Defense Wins GamesFall SeasonWeek 26: InterimWeek 27: What Does Your Nickname Say About You?Week 28: The GameWeek 29: Be AccountableWeek 30: The ControversyWeek 31: Deliver in a Big WayWeek 32: The CatchWeek 33: Be Accountable to Your TeamWeek 34: Night GameWeek 35: Don't Be a Glory HogWeek 36: Badger BattleWeek 37: Defend Your HouseWeek 38: Orange BowlWeek 39: Be UnstoppableWinter PreparationWeek 40: Little Brown JugWeek 41: Let Your Reputation Speak for ItselfWeek 42: Kick CancerWeek 43: Be Willing to Change PositionsWeek 44: MeechiganWeek 45: Defy the Odds and WinWeek 46: Hail, Yes!Week 47: Believe in Your TeamWeek 48: The PerformanceWeek 49: Be Versatile in Everything You DoWeek 50: First GameWeek 51: Use Your Unique AbilityWeek 52: The PerformanceConclusion

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The history of college football is as essential to the future of the sport as ever. Michigan Motivations stands out as Cyle and Del have compiled the stand-out moments in Wolverine history that will motivate not only those who follow the Maize and Blue but any college sports fanatic."—Jacob Smith, Sports Editor, Daily Times"Cyle Young and Del Duduit have captured the heart of what it means to be a Michigan Wolverine and then applied that truth to everyday life. In Michigan Motivations, you'll be challenged to live like a champion at home, at work, and at play. These 52 moments in Michigan football history will not only inspire your mind, they will challenge your heart."—Gary Rose, Former Michigan Football Player, Class of 2001"A great motivational journey with the Maize and Blue. Cyle and Del capture the ups and downs of the country's greatest football institution in a way we can transfer to lessons to our personal lives. Go Blue!"—Brodie Killian, 2nd Generation Michigan Football Player, Class of 2001"What a pleasure to be taken aback by some of the most historic moments in Michigan football history. Cyle, you've done it my friend...the analogizes are uncanny and the examples of resolve are on point. A real Wolverine archives this piece of work!"—James Whitley, Former Michigan Football Player"In Michigan Motivations, Del Duduit and Cyle Young take you back to some of the greatest gridiron moments involving the Maize and Blue. You'll delight in their vivid descriptions of these spectacular on-the-field exploits of one of the iconic programs in college football. Armed with a litany of specific follow-up action steps, you'll be inspired to run through a brick wall and win your own personal Heisman."—Dr. John Huang, Nolan Group Media"Michigan Motivations will have you reliving all the memorable University of Michigan football triumphs that you cherished growing up. Del and Cyle relate these unforgettable moments to practical life lessons that the reader can apply personally and professionally. You will find yourself coming back to this book week after week for inspiration and encouragement. Go Blue!"—Jordan Swavel, season ticket holderTable of ContentsIntroductionSpring TrainingWeek 1: Be ExtraordinaryWeek 2: Anything Is PossibleWeek 3: Carry the LoadWeek 4: Little BrotherWeek 5: Give the Roses While You CanWeek 6: Turning PointWeek 7: Leave a LegacyWeek 8: Point-a-MinuteWeek 9: Talk the Talk, Walk the WalkWeek 10: Throw the Ball to MeWeek 11: Come Off the Bench and Make an ImpactWeek 12: The PoseSummer WorkoutsWeek 13: Don't Take Life for GrantedWeek 14: Cigar in HandWeek 15: What's in Your Jug?Week 16: Climbing EverestWeek 17: Make a Great First ImpressionWeek 18: Ten Year WarWeek 19: Be Spectacular TodayWeek 20: Upset AlertWeek 21: Find a Silver LiningWeek 22: Snow BowlWeek 23: Be Versatile for Your TeamWeek 24: Spring GameWeek 25: A Good Defense Wins GamesFall SeasonWeek 26: InterimWeek 27: What Does Your Nickname Say About You?Week 28: The GameWeek 29: Be AccountableWeek 30: The ControversyWeek 31: Deliver in a Big WayWeek 32: The CatchWeek 33: Be Accountable to Your TeamWeek 34: Night GameWeek 35: Don't Be a Glory HogWeek 36: Badger BattleWeek 37: Defend Your HouseWeek 38: Orange BowlWeek 39: Be UnstoppableWinter PreparationWeek 40: Little Brown JugWeek 41: Let Your Reputation Speak for ItselfWeek 42: Kick CancerWeek 43: Be Willing to Change PositionsWeek 44: MeechiganWeek 45: Defy the Odds and WinWeek 46: Hail, Yes!Week 47: Believe in Your TeamWeek 48: The PerformanceWeek 49: Be Versatile in Everything You DoWeek 50: First GameWeek 51: Use Your Unique AbilityWeek 52: The PerformanceConclusion

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Book SynopsisCrammed full of rare images and little-known anecdotes, Hoosier Beginnings tells the story of Indiana University athletics from its founding in 1867 to the interwar period.

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Book SynopsisCrammed full of rare images and little-known anecdotes, Hoosier Beginnings tells the story of Indiana University athletics from its founding in 1867 to the interwar period.

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Book SynopsisIn Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball, authors Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams show readers how the famous moments and personalities of the Indiana Hoosiers can inspire them to reach for success, overcome adversity, be a great team member, and more.Trade Review"Indiana University basketball is religion to those who bleed Cream 'n Crimson, but as Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit showcase in Heart of a Hoosier, it goes much deeper than that. It inspires with the faith and passion true believers need. The message is clear: speak your heart; seize the moment; overcome adversity; write a lasting legacy; and always, always move forward."—Pete DiPrimio, Indiana Sports Writers and Sportscasters Hall of Famer"Heart of a Hoosier has its finger on the pulse of what makes Indiana basketball so special. Both this book and Hoosier hoops are about the passionate connection teams, families, and fans have to the game we love."—Kirk Haston, author of Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life"Many of my most precious memories from my time at Indiana University involved Bobby Knight and IU basketball. This book, Heart of a Hoosier brings those memories back to life. It is an absolute must read for not only IU basketball fans but for anyone who loves the game of basketball."—Jeff Ramey: Author and former baseball player at IU"Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit really capture the essence of IU Basketball in their book, Heart of a Hoosier. This book offers 52 encouraging inspirations, highlighting great Indiana Basketball moments and the hallowed traditions that make IU Basketball so special. Even if you're a diehard fan, or even a former player, you're sure to learn a few fun facts about the candy-striped warmups, the IU Fight Song, and many of the players you've cheered for over the years."—Kent Benson, former NBA player, and member of the undefeated 1975-1976 IU teams and 1976 NCAA championsTable of ContentsIntroductionIU Traditions1. Week 1: What's Your Motivation?2. Week 2: Give Honor Where Honor Is Due3. Week 3: Candy-Striped Legacy4. Week 4: The Simple Thing in Life5. Week 5: Bleeding Cream & Crimson6. Week 6: Hail to Old IU!Monumental Moments7. Week 7: Foul Out Your Foes8. Week 8: Pursue Greatness9. Week 9: Just in Time10. Week 10: Live Like a Winner11. Week 11: Don't Let Up12. Week 12: Are You Determined to Be Better?13. Week 13: Stay Focused14. Week 14: It's the Heart That Matters15. Week 15: The Sweet 1616. Week 16: Silence the Critics17. Week 17: Mama Knows Best18. Week 18: Your One Shining Moment19. Week 19: Find a Silver Lining20. Week 20: When a Game Is More Than a Game21. Week 21: Taking Down a Giant22. Week 22: Teamwork Always Wins23. Week 23: A Light at the End of the Tunnel24. Week 24: Get the Monkey off Your Back25. Week 25: Healthy RivalriesIU Players26. Week 26: Follow Your Heart27. Week 27: Mountaintops & Valleys28. Week 28: Be the First29. Week 29: Get the Shot You Need30. Week 30: Grace under Pressure31. Week 31: Continue through the Struggles32. Week 32: Go the Extra Mile33. Week 33: The Sixth Man34. Week 34: Stepping into Greatness35. Week 35: Break the Barrier36. Week 36: Be a True Friend37. Week 37: Live Up to Your Potential38. Week 38: Be Ready to Take the Shot39. Week 39: Always Show Respect40. Week 40: The Block Heard Round the World41. Week 41: Come Through When It Counts42. Week 42: Helping Others Succeed43. Week 43: Associate with Like-Minded People44. Week 44: You're Better Than You Think45. Week 45: What Does Your Nickname Say about You?46. Week 46: Own Up to Your Acts47. Week 47: Be a True LeaderIU Coaches48. Week 48: Critics—Yep, Everybody's Got 'Em49. Week 49: Strive for Excellence and Live with Integrity50. Week 50: Built Up, Not Beat Down51. Week 51: Not Fired, Fired Up!52. Week 52: Hold On to Your ChairConclusion

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Book SynopsisIn Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men's Basketball, authors Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams show readers how the famous moments and personalities of the Indiana Hoosiers can inspire them to reach for success, overcome adversity, be a great team member, and more.Trade Review"Indiana University basketball is religion to those who bleed Cream 'n Crimson, but as Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit showcase in Heart of a Hoosier, it goes much deeper than that. It inspires with the faith and passion true believers need. The message is clear: speak your heart; seize the moment; overcome adversity; write a lasting legacy; and always, always move forward."—Pete DiPrimio, Indiana Sports Writers and Sportscasters Hall of Famer"Heart of a Hoosier has its finger on the pulse of what makes Indiana basketball so special. Both this book and Hoosier hoops are about the passionate connection teams, families, and fans have to the game we love."—Kirk Haston, author of Days of Knight: How the General Changed My Life"Many of my most precious memories from my time at Indiana University involved Bobby Knight and IU basketball. This book, Heart of a Hoosier brings those memories back to life. It is an absolute must read for not only IU basketball fans but for anyone who loves the game of basketball."—Jeff Ramey: Author and former baseball player at IU"Award-winning authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Del Duduit really capture the essence of IU Basketball in their book, Heart of a Hoosier. This book offers 52 encouraging inspirations, highlighting great Indiana Basketball moments and the hallowed traditions that make IU Basketball so special. Even if you're a diehard fan, or even a former player, you're sure to learn a few fun facts about the candy-striped warmups, the IU Fight Song, and many of the players you've cheered for over the years."—Kent Benson, former NBA player, and member of the undefeated 1975-1976 IU teams and 1976 NCAA championsTable of ContentsIntroductionIU Traditions1. Week 1: What's Your Motivation?2. Week 2: Give Honor Where Honor Is Due3. Week 3: Candy-Striped Legacy4. Week 4: The Simple Thing in Life5. Week 5: Bleeding Cream & Crimson6. Week 6: Hail to Old IU!Monumental Moments7. Week 7: Foul Out Your Foes8. Week 8: Pursue Greatness9. Week 9: Just in Time10. Week 10: Live Like a Winner11. Week 11: Don't Let Up12. Week 12: Are You Determined to Be Better?13. Week 13: Stay Focused14. Week 14: It's the Heart That Matters15. Week 15: The Sweet 1616. Week 16: Silence the Critics17. Week 17: Mama Knows Best18. Week 18: Your One Shining Moment19. Week 19: Find a Silver Lining20. Week 20: When a Game Is More Than a Game21. Week 21: Taking Down a Giant22. Week 22: Teamwork Always Wins23. Week 23: A Light at the End of the Tunnel24. Week 24: Get the Monkey off Your Back25. Week 25: Healthy RivalriesIU Players26. Week 26: Follow Your Heart27. Week 27: Mountaintops & Valleys28. Week 28: Be the First29. Week 29: Get the Shot You Need30. Week 30: Grace under Pressure31. Week 31: Continue through the Struggles32. Week 32: Go the Extra Mile33. Week 33: The Sixth Man34. Week 34: Stepping into Greatness35. Week 35: Break the Barrier36. Week 36: Be a True Friend37. Week 37: Live Up to Your Potential38. Week 38: Be Ready to Take the Shot39. Week 39: Always Show Respect40. Week 40: The Block Heard Round the World41. Week 41: Come Through When It Counts42. Week 42: Helping Others Succeed43. Week 43: Associate with Like-Minded People44. Week 44: You're Better Than You Think45. Week 45: What Does Your Nickname Say about You?46. Week 46: Own Up to Your Acts47. Week 47: Be a True LeaderIU Coaches48. Week 48: Critics—Yep, Everybody's Got 'Em49. Week 49: Strive for Excellence and Live with Integrity50. Week 50: Built Up, Not Beat Down51. Week 51: Not Fired, Fired Up!52. Week 52: Hold On to Your ChairConclusion

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Book Synopsis-An inspirational autobiography of one of the great leaders in sports within the state of Indiana. Features a foreword by Mark Cuban, IU Alumnus and owner of the Dallas Mavericks. -Ties into numerous different sports, including professional and collegiate.Trade ReviewFred Glass is a true representative of the philosophy that you can make it in the GAME OF LIFE if you possess desire and determination. This is a great read for people chasing dreams. Fred's climb to success can inspire and motivate YOU in pursuing your goals. Fred Glass's story is AWESOME BABY with a capital "A"! -- Dick Vitale; college basketball broadcaster for ESPNA winning combination of a coming-of-age tale, an honest spiritual memoir, and how-to book on building teamwork, all presented with a true writer's flair. -- James Martin SJbest-selling New York Times author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) EverythingFred Glass has written a unique book: part autobiography, part oral history of modern Indiana politics and government, and part primer on how to navigate the world of big time pro and collegiate sports . It is the inspiring story of one of the finest and most successful men I have been privileged to know. I'm certain you will enjoy and benefit from reading it. -- Bill Polian, former general manager of the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts.Fred Glass has written a wise book about how to find fulfillment, happiness, and meaning in life. At a time when so much seems superficial, his sound reflections based on personal experience are important and worthwhile. -- Evan Bayh, former senator and governor of Indiana.Fred Glass is wise, funny and unsparingly honest. Making Your Own Luck is more than just the story of a scrappy kid prevailing after weaving through the obstacles of an unconventional upbringing. Glass's memoir forces us to confront the excuses we often make that hold us back from success in our careers and in our lives. While Glass is a person of remarkable accomplishment, he makes a compelling case that you don't have to be born remarkable to achieve great things. He asks us to embrace the idea that we can – and should – shape our own destinies. He wants each of us to walk away from this entertaining and inspiring book saying, 'Well, if he can do it, why can't I?' -- Bart Peterson, former mayor of Indianapolis.Fred's friendly leadership style belies the keen human insights he has gained along the way as a son of a tavern owner, a practicing lawyer and an advisor to city, state and national leaders. As commissioner of the Big Ten, I had a front row seat to admire and collaborate with a man who listened and led IU athletics to success while treating all around him with dignity and respect. [Making Your Own Luck] is a great read, which I highly recommend. -- Jim Delany, former commissioner of the Big Ten ConferenceTable of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsForeword, by Mark CubanPrefacePart 1: PREPARATION1. Early Life in a Skid Row Bar2. Just Another Knucklehead3. Barbara4. The Jesuits5. Lessons on Racial Justice6. Seeds of Servant Leadership7. Starting OutPart 2: OPPORTUNITY8. Serving a Governor9. Practicing Law10. Presidential Politics11. Serving a Mayor12. Bringing the Super Bowl to Indy13. Returning to Indiana University14. Healing15. Leading and Rebuilding16. The Coaches17. A Final Word

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shay Rabineau's Walking the Land offers a fascinating history of a largely unstudied topic - the creation of a network of trails in Palestine and Israel since the early 20th century and the development of a thriving recreational culture among natives and visitors. Who would have suspected that trails themselves reveal a slice of a country's history? The author's choice of illuminating maps and evocative photographs will draw the reader right onto the trails."—Jehuda Reinharz, Richard Koret Professor of Modern Jewish History, Brandeis University"In his deeply original Walking the Land, Shay Rabineau takes what seems like a surface-level issue – hiking trails – and explores their profound implications in and on Zionist thought, Israeli society, and Palestinian national aspirations. He does so with the seriousness of a scholar and the sparkle of a great storyteller who has enjoyed an adventure or two himself on these winding paths."—Christa Case Bryant, former Jerusalem bureau chief for The Christian Science MonitorTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsNote on Transliteration, Translation, and Language UseIntroduction: Israeli Hiking Trails and Their Spatial, National, and Existential Dimensions1. The Construction of a Jewish Hiking Culture in Palestine, 1904-19352. The Palmach and the First Marked Hiking Trail, 1935-19483. The First Israeli Hiking Trails, 1949-19634. The Foundations of the Country-Wide Trail Network, 1963-19795. Completing the Network and Creating a National Trail, 1980-20016. Postscripts, 2001-2021NotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shay Rabineau's Walking the Land offers a fascinating history of a largely unstudied topic - the creation of a network of trails in Palestine and Israel since the early 20th century and the development of a thriving recreational culture among natives and visitors. Who would have suspected that trails themselves reveal a slice of a country's history? The author's choice of illuminating maps and evocative photographs will draw the reader right onto the trails."—Jehuda Reinharz, Richard Koret Professor of Modern Jewish History, Brandeis University"In his deeply original Walking the Land, Shay Rabineau takes what seems like a surface-level issue – hiking trails – and explores their profound implications in and on Zionist thought, Israeli society, and Palestinian national aspirations. He does so with the seriousness of a scholar and the sparkle of a great storyteller who has enjoyed an adventure or two himself on these winding paths."—Christa Case Bryant, former Jerusalem bureau chief for The Christian Science Monitor"Rabineau's book, in short, offers an authoritative introduction to the history of hiking and trail-marking in the Land of Israel, and it is certain to become a 'go to' work on these phenomena for the foreseeable future."—David Rodman, Israel AffairsTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsNote on Transliteration, Translation, and Language UseIntroduction: Israeli Hiking Trails and Their Spatial, National, and Existential Dimensions1. The Construction of a Jewish Hiking Culture in Palestine, 1904-19352. The Palmach and the First Marked Hiking Trail, 1935-19483. The First Israeli Hiking Trails, 1949-19634. The Foundations of the Country-Wide Trail Network, 1963-19795. Completing the Network and Creating a National Trail, 1980-20016. Postscripts, 2001-2021NotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTells the story of the 1953 Hoosiers, NCAA champions, coached by Branch McCracken and led by star players Bobby Leonard and Don Schlundt. This work aims to recreate the story of Indiana's magical 1952-53 season. For Hoosier fans, it is a tale that illuminates one of the most glorious chapters of Indiana University basketball history.Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsI.1. Expansion and Crisis2. Bobby3. The Ox4. Big Mac and the Firewagon5. The Second-Place CurseII.6. The Race and the Free Throw Contest7. Here We Go Again8. Kiss It Goodbye9. Speed versus Power10. The Game Neither Team Could Afford to Lose11. Century Mark12. A Knife in Wisconsin13. The ClincherIII.14. A Record Night in Chicago15. Kansas City CoronationEpilogueAppendix: Stats and RecordsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisTells the little-known story of a highly celebrated auto-racing event for African Americans, the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes. These races were held in Indiana and throughout the Midwest during the racial turbulence of the 1920s and 1930s, when the Ku Klux Klan cast a shadow over the social and political landscape of the state and region.Trade ReviewAuthor Todd Gould has a remarkable eye for detail and a good ear for pace and tone. . . . For Gold and Glory is an exciting ride about an American legend, a book that almost turns an ordinary man into a superhero. * Black Issues Book Review *Anyone who loves history and sports will thoroughly enjoy this story. * Bookviews *This book offers much more than its title suggests. Gould describes how African American racing came to life in the 1920s and 1930s—'gold and glory' refers to the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, a celebrated race for black drivers—but vanished before WW II. . . . The absolute segregation of early Triple A racing and the Indianapolis racing circuit is now difficult to imagine, but even today one finds few African American drivers in Indy cars or in formula racing. This makes Gould's excellent treatment of times long forgotten—or more likely never known—not only an excellent resource but also an excellent reminder of the times and the travails of the black community. . . . Recommended. All readers, all levels. * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Racing for "Gold and Glory"The AdventurerThe Dawn of a New Opportunity100% AmericanThe Negro Speed KingCharlie's Gang"A Darn Good Move on Us"A Bad PremonitionEpilogue: These Men of Grease and GritAppendix: Gold and Glory Sweepstakes WinnersNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe life and times of the late, great Tony HinkleTrade ReviewA faithful and warm portrait of an exceptional coach. * Indiana Magazine of History *Table of ContentsFOREWORD BY BOB KNIGHTPREFACEACKNOWLEDGMENTS1. Finale with Overture2. Splinter Hall to Fairview3. Hoosier Roots and the Move North4. Undergraduate Days5. Launching of a Legend6. Coping, Courting, and Coaching7. Suspension, Reinstatement, and Promotion8. Early Football Years9. The Hinke System10. Home Life and Hoosier Hysteria11. Navy Years12. Bountiful Basketball and Buckshot13. Football's Destiny14. Pain and Disappointment15. Basketball's Lean and Plump Years16. Football and Fundamentals17. The Loss That Lingered18. Football Glory Years19. Basketball's Tourney Times20. The Late Seasons21. Last Teams and Farewell22. Transition and the New Life23. Tony in the NinetiesThe Hinkle StatisticsIndex

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Book SynopsisA guide to today's urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling's health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics.Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. City Cycling offers a guide to this urban cycling renaissance, with the goal of promoting cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies in cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, cycling infrastructure provisions including bikeways and bike parking, the wide range of bike designs and bike equipment, integration of cycling with public transportation, and promoting cycling for women and children.City Cycling emphasizes that bicycling should not be limited to t

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Book SynopsisA science writer and recreational runner explores the science behind popularly held beliefs about shoes, injuries, nutrition, runner's high, and more.Conventional wisdom about running is passed down like folklore (and sometimes contradicts itself): the right kind of shoe prevents injury--or running barefoot, like our prehistoric ancestors, is best; eat a high-fat diet--and also carbo load before a race; running cures depression--but it might be addictive; running can save your life--although it can also destroy your knee cartilage. Often it's hard to know what to believe. In Running Smart, Mariska van Sprundel, a science journalist and recreational runner who has had her fair share of injuries, sets out to explore the science behind such claims.In her quest, van Sprundel reviews the latest developments in sports science, consults with a variety of experts, and visits a sports lab to have her running technique analyzed. She learns, among other things, that acco

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Book SynopsisUnsportsmanlike behavior by student athletes or parents at youth sporting events happens with regularity these days. Much recent research reveals that young people are dropping out of sport at alarming rates due to the often toxic elements in the culture of youth sports. The timely, innovative essays in Youth Sport and Spirituality present a wide-ranging overview that draws on resources from Catholic spiritual and theological traditions to address problems such as these, as well as opportunities in youth sport in the United States.The book consists of two sections. In the first, prominent scholars in philosophy, psychology, theology, and spirituality reflect on how youth sport contributes to the integral development of the person and his or her grasp of spiritual values. The second half of the book consists of chapters written by coaches, athletic directors, and specialists working with youth coaches. These practitioners share how their approaches to working with youthTrade Review“Fr. Patrick Kelly offers a prophetic voice reminding us that balance, ethical values, and joy should be at the heart of youth sports. Offering both academic and practical inspiration, this book calls all athletes, coaches, and parents to integrate competition with character, winning with wisdom, fitness with fun, and sports with spirituality.” —Mike Hughes, Athletic Director, Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon"This is a much needed and very important book. The volume's unique contribution is that it is the first time academics, coaches, and others have explicitly drawn on Catholic accounts from a range of disciplines to inform ideas on youth sport. We already have some excellent work on this topic informed by ideas from secular accounts and those of other Christian denominations; a Catholic perspective will be of great interest to those of that faith and of great importance to others who have little awareness of or do not fully understand this view." —Mark Stephen Nesti, Liverpool John Moores University"A delightful, practical, and inspirational collection of essays on the spiritually formative aspects of youth sports: the ways they might teach self-transcendence, build character, and allow participants to experience the sheer creative joy of play, a crucial dimension of spiritual maturity too often ignored in 'serious' treatments of both spiritual formation and sports." —Wendy M. Wright, Creighton University" . . . an insightful resource for coaches, athletic directors, youth ministers, and others. Youth Sport and Spirituality uses an engaging blend of history, theology, spiritual reflection, and cultural commentary to examine how playing sports can foster personal growth for young people. The topics addressed show an acute understanding, from sports’ many benefits to children as well as some of the uglier issues, such as win-at-all-costs mentalities and aggression toward officials. The chapters present nuanced arguments; indeed, some contributors even respectfully disagree with each other on important questions, such as whether sport truly builds positive character traits or if children should receive equal playing time." —U.S. Catholic“It is clear that the authors believe sports participation goes beyond physical and character building to moral, spiritual, and community building. All want to retain the spirit and joy of play in games and contests. Many use examples from real athletes to illustrate the rewards and virtues that inhabit sports . . . This book will enrich any reader who enjoys athletics, especially regarding youth in Catholic contexts.” —Catholic World Library“Youth Sport and Spirituality is an excellent book that could become a handbook for anyone involved in or merely interested in sports for young people. In his conclusion, Kelly presents his belief that ‘maybe the time has arrived for . . . youth sport organizations to reclaim play and recover the joy that should rightly be a part of youth sport.’” —Sooner Catholic “The [second section] places youth sports within the family context; indeed, family . . . is placed at the top of the spirituality list. Youth sport is seen throughout in a ‘context where self-transcendence can occur.’ This is a welcome volume in a world in which sports are too often self-centered, and the attitude is ‘win first’.” —Choice “In an age when an increasing number of Americans find themselves on ball fields on Sunday mornings either watching or participating in the ritual of sports, rather than in the pews, Jesuit Father Patrick Kelly offers a much-needed perspective to place sport in its proper context. . . Fr. Kelly’s thoughtful analysis and perspective makes coaches, athletes and parents alike co-creators in the development of youth through the participation of sports.” —Catholic Missourian“Unsportsmanlike behavior by student athletes or parents at youth sporting events happens with regularly these days. The timely, innovative essays in Youth Sport and Spirituality present a wide-ranging overview that draws on resources from Catholic spiritual and theological traditions to address problems . . . as well as opportunities in youth sport in the United States.” —Studies in Spirituality"The book serves as a launchpad into an array of valuable theological insights and applications of play from a variety of Christian figures past and present." —Religious Studies Review

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Book SynopsisJerrold Casway's fascinating biography of legendary baseball player Ed Delahanty (18671903) offers a compelling examination of the first King of Swatsville's life and career, including the enigma surrounding his tragic and untimely death. Through Delahanty's story, Casway traces the evolving character of major league baseball and its effect on the lives and ambitions of its athletes.Delahanty's career spanned the last decades of the nineteenth century during a time when the sons of post-famine Irish refugees dominated the sport and changed the playing style of America's national pastime. In this Emerald Age of baseball, Irish-American players comprised 3050 percent of all players, managers, and team captains. Baseball for Delahanty and other young Irishmen was a ticket out of poverty and into a life of fame and fortune. The allure and promise of celebrity and wealth, however, were disastrous for Delahanty. He found himself enmeshed in desperate contract dealings and a gamblinTrade Review“Long before the Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Ed Delahanty was the 'King of Swatsville.' A player for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Senators who still holds the record for the fourth highest lifetime batting average, Delahanty “personified the flamboyant, exciting spectator-favorite, the Casey-at-the-bat, Irish slugger” writes Jerrold Casway in Ed Delahanty in the Emerald Age of Baseball. He was the “handsome masculine athlete who was expected to live as large as he played.” And he did: Gambling his way into a drinking problem, he turned up dead at the bottom of Niagara's Horseshoe Falls.” —The Washington Post"Jerrold Casway. . . has written a book that takes the romantic sheen off nineteenth-century baseball. The focus of his study is the Hall of Fame outfielder and first baseman Edward Delahanty, one of the most feared batsmen of his time. More substantively, Casway places Delahanty at the fore of the ethnic and labor strife that marked early professional baseball. Poor Ed Delahanty ended up at the bottom of Niagara Falls. Whether he jumped, was pushed, or dumped remains a mystery, although each scenario was plausible given professional baseball's penchant for treating its ethnic workforce as interchangeable parts in its myth-making machine." —Journal of American Culture". . . Casway provides valuable insight into baseball's past, paying tribute to an athlete, who, as fellow Irishman John McGraw noted, was unquestionably the Babe Ruth of his day." —North Dakota Quarterly“. . . Casway. . . provides a colorful study of the life and times of one of baseball’s earliest sluggers at a time when the game was the unchallenged national pastime. Casway has written a fascinating, carefully researched biography of a long-neglected baseball hero that will appeal to scholars as well as general readers. Ed Delahanty in the Emerald Age of Baseball is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the culture and evolution of the national pastime at the turn of the century.” —History: Reviews of New Books“Baseball enthusiasts will find this book one of the most satisfying biographies of recent years. . . Readers who approach this volume from the perspective of Irish Studies will find something even more rewarding in the larger story that underpins Casway’s book. —Irish Literary Supplement“. . . impressive and persuasive. . . Casway. . . shows us how baseball when it was evolving. . . can help us better appreciate the joys and miseries of baseball today.” —The Virginia Quarterly Review“. . . this book presents an interesting picture of the early days of baseball. One hundred years hasn’t really changed the sport. Many young men still come into fame and fortune before they are mature enough to handle it. Delahanty’s demise stands as an eerie precursor to those athletes of the modern era whose careers were cut short by drug use.” —The Tampa Tribune"I recommend Jerrold Casway’s new book. . . . Through Delahanty’s career, Mr. Casway ably tells the story of the wars between the National League and the upstart American League that culminated in the National Agreement and ended in the comparably settled Deadball Era." —New York Sun“Sad and compelling . . . this is a lucid examination of the ‘behind the scenes’ complexities of the national pasttime. . . . This is not an uplifting story, but it is essential for understanding how difficulties in a fledgling sport led to the unfortunate downfall of a great athlete.” —ForeWord". . . this is an estimable biography. If Ed Delahanty has been a neglected figure in baseball history, now, thanks to Jerrold Casway's dedication and perseverance, he has finally received the kind of thorough treatment he has long deserved." —Journal of Sport History

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Book SynopsisNotre Dame’s Happy Returns brings together the allure of Ireland and the Emerald Isle Classic football game between Notre Dame and Navy in this beautiful photobookTrade Review"The book offers an illustrated history of Dublin and an essay on Notre Dame's growing presence in Ireland . . . A third section chronicles American football in Ireland, culminating in the September 1 game against Navy. 'If you went to the game here's a memoir,' Ó Conchubhair says in describing the project. 'If you didn't go to the game, here's what you missed.'" —Notre Dame Magazine"Notre Dame's Happy Returns: Dublin, The Experience, The Game is much more than a look back at Notre Dame's 50-10 season opening victory against the Midshipmen across the Atlantic Ocean. Rather, it is a photographic archive of the city of Dublin and the fanfare leading up to the Emerald Isle Classic, as seen through the lens of Matt Cashore with a look at the culture and history of Dublin as told by . . . Brian Ó Conchubhair and . . . Susan Mullen Guibert. . . . Serving as a photographic tour book of sorts, the reader will have an opportunity to relive or visually experience the week leading up to the football game. . . . Lastly, there are some stunning and vivid action shots from the game." —examiner.com“Cashore selected nearly 200 of his favorite shots for this large-format book, capturing the sights, historic places and culture of Ireland.” —Today@ND“The book was a delight to read. . . . I’d recommend the book for the pictures alone. You’ll see dozens and dozens of beautiful large photographs of Dublin and once you’re finished it actually feels like you finished your own personal trip to Ireland.” —OneFootDown.com“A winning photographic essay, a travel book, a sports guide. It is all about what makes Ireland special for fans of the Fighting Irish and contains an exploration of the intro of American football in Ireland and the role of Notre Dame enhancing the sport’s existence there.” —Epoch Times“Recounts the Fighting Irish’s springboard to the BCS National Championship Game, a Sept. 1 whooping of Navy in the Emerald Isle Classic in Ireland.” —ESPN The Magazine“A travel guide, a sports book, and a lush photographic essay all in one, Notre Dame’s Happy Returns is a must have for anyone who attended the Notre Dame-Navy game in Aviva Stadium in Ireland as well as for all Notre Dame football fans. Matt Cashore’s photographs capture the sights, historic places, and cultural riches that make Ireland special for fans of the fighting Irish.” —Irishamericannews.com“A winning photographic essay, a travel book, a sports guide. It is all about what makes Ireland special for fans of the Fighting Irish and contains an exploration of the intro of American football in Ireland and the role of Notre Dame enhancing the sport’s existence there.” —baseballguru.com“A book of photography focusing on the University of Notre Dame and its strong connections to its Irish Homeland from the historical Indiana university. Collecting photographs from the university, focusing on Ireland and the strong connection that is between Ireland and America through the university, capturing landmarks, landscapes, people, and many other topics. Full color and glossy, any fan of the Fighting Irish will do well with ‘Notre Dame’s Happy Returns’ as a choice coffee book photography selection, highly recommended.” —The Midwest Book Review“The result is a book that captures the pageantry that surrounded the game that went by the name of the Emerald Isle Classic. ‘Notre Dame’s Happy Returns’ features game photographs as well as pictures of the kind of events leading up to the game that will remind longtime fans of the kind of activities that take place prior to any home game.” —South Bend Tribune

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Book SynopsisJohn Beech is a Senior Research Fellow at Coventry University, where he is the Head of Sport and Tourism at the Centre for Sustainable Regeneration   Simon Chadwick is Professor of Sport Business Strategy and Marketing, and Director of the Centre for the International Business of Sport, at Coventry University.  Follow the Editors on Twitter: @JohnBeech @Prof_ChadwickTable of Contents Preface Section A – The Context of Sport 1 Introduction: The Commercialisation of Sport, John Beech & Simon Chadwick 2 Governance in Sport, John Beech 3 Ethics in Sport, Leon Culbertson, Mike McNamee & Emily Ryall 4 The Role of the State in Sport, Chris Parker & Alan Barnard 5 The Economics of Competitive Balance in Sport, Jon Guest 6 The Impacts of Sport, Robert Kaspar & Sebastian Kaiser Section B - Business Functions applied to Sport 7 Organisational Behaviour in Sport Organisations, John Old 8 Human Resource Management in Sport, Terrence Wendell Brathwaite 9 Branding and Marketing in Sport, Norm O’Reilly, Ted Graham & Lindsay Rennie 10 Sports Finance, Michael Barker 11 Managing small and not-for-profit sports organisations, Cameron O’Beirne 12 Strategy and Environmental Analysis in Sport, Andy Adcroft 13 Managing Sport Operations: Quality, Performance and Control, Terri Byers 14 The Internet, Online Social Networks, and the Fan Digital Experience, Boris Helleu & Maxence Karoutchi Section C – Sport Management Issues 15 Sports and the Law, Karen Bill & Simon Gardiner 16 Sport Event and Facility Management, Dave Arthur 17 Sport Sponsorship and Endorsement, Des Thwaites & Yue Meng 18 Sport Broadcasting, Harry Arne Solberg 19 Risk Management in Sport, Dominic Elliott 20 The Sports Betting Industry, David Morris 21 Sports Retailing and Merchandising, Leigh Sparks 22 Sports Media and PR, Steve Dittmore 23 The Internationalisation of Sport, Simon Chadwick 24 Sports Agents and Intermediaries, Anna Semens

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Book SynopsisAnnie Lionnet is a professional life coach with many years' experience in both coaching and personal development. She runs affordable Life Coaching (www.affordablelifecoaching.org), an organisation which provides one-to-one coaching for both personal and professional development. Annie is also a professional astrologer and tutor for the faculty of astrological Studies. She has a busy practice in both London and the west Country and runs workshops worldwide. She has published books on life coaching, astrology and the tarot and has a passionate interest in helping others to empower themselves and live to their fullest potential. She is also author of another Brilliant title: Brilliant Life Coach. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter One: Prepare for your journey: how do you begin to transform your life? Chapter Two: Find out what you really want Chapter Three: Create a positive mindset and overcome your fears Chapter Four: Be true to yourself Chapter Five: Find your spirit of adventure Chapter Six: Find your true talents and create your goals Chapter Seven: How to make the right choice Chapter Eight: Visualise and positively affirm your future Chapter Nine: Create a space for your new life and take the first step Chapter Ten: How to stay motivated Chapter Eleven: Enjoy your journey Chapter Twelve: Congratulate yourself on reaching your destination

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Book SynopsisThis book examines how practitioners have responded to stimuli such as feminism, globalisation, imperialism, militarism, nationalism slavery and the commercialisation of sport.Trade ReviewComprehensive martial arts collections serving undergraduates, professionals, and general readers. * Choice *Table of ContentsCONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSAcknowledgments ixMartial Arts in the Modern World: Introduction Thomas A. Green xiA Note on Romanization xvSense in Nonsense: The Role of Folk History in the Martial Arts Thomas A. Green 1The Martial Arts in Chinese Physical Culture, 1865–1965 Stanley E. Henning 13The Spirit of Manliness: Boxing in Imperial Japan, 1868–1945 Joseph R. Svinth 37Professor Yamashita Goes to Washington Joseph R. Svinth 47The Circle and the Octagon: Maeda's Judo and Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu Thomas A. Green and Joseph R. Svinth 61The Myth of Zen in the Art of Archery Yamada Shoji 71"The Lion of the Punjab": Gama in England, 1910 Graham Noble 93The Little Dragon: Bruce Lee (1940–1973) James Halpin 111Surviving the Middle Passage: Traditional African Martial Arts in the Americas Thomas A. Green 129Kendo in North America, 1885–1955 Joseph R. Svinth 149Olympic Games and Japan Kano Jigoro 167Origins of the British Judo Association, the European Judo Union, and the International Judo Federation Richard Bowen 173The Evolution of Taekwondo from Japanese Karate Eric Madis 185Women's Boxing and Related Activities: Introducing Images and Meanings Jennifer Hargreaves 209Freeing the Afrikan Mind: The Role of Martial Arts in Contemporary African American Cultural Nationalism Thomas A. Green 229Action Design: New Directions in Fight Choreography Tony Wolf 249Martial Arts Meet the New Age: Combatives in the Early Twenty-first-Century American Military Joseph R. Svinth 263Epilogue: Where We Go from Here Joseph R. Svinth 271Appendix: Definitions of Terms 275Notes 279References 291Index 317About the Editors and Contributors 321

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Book SynopsisBatting for the Poor is the authorised biography of David Sheppard, telling the story of his life as a celebrated cricketer and his remarkable work as Bishop of Liverpool.Trade ReviewAs Liverpool’s exceptional bishops, David Sheppard and Derek Worlock healed old wounds, championed great causes, and put faith into action in the city’s forgotten neighbourhoods. A first-class biography of David Sheppard is long overdue, and Andrew Bradstock has provided it. * David Alton (Lord Alton of Liverpool) *David Sheppard "stood out" in every sense of the term. He was unusually tall; played cricket for England; championed the disadvantaged; and turned a fiercely sectarian city into a beacon of ecumenism. This book tells us how. * Grace Davie, Professor Emeritus, University of Exeter *David Sheppard continually asked awkward questions, both of himself and others, but always in the context of an unshakeable faith. This is a book, and a life, we could all learn from. * David Puttnam (Baron Puttnam, CBE) *Bishop David Sheppard’s partnership with Archbishop Derek Worlock overcame the religious barriers as they led the fight against poverty and division in Liverpool, which has had a lasting effect and which is well documented in this publication. * The Most Rev’d Malcolm McMahon OP, Archbishop of Liverpool *This is a superb biography. At the end of it you feel you know not only the man, with all his strengths and frailties, but also the times in which he lived, with all their challenges. * Stephen Chalke, cricket historian *With elegant prose and faithful reporting, Andrew Bradstock has produced an accurate portrait of the life and ministry of the David Sheppard I knew and admired. * Rt Revd Wilfred Wood, retired Bishop of Croydon *David Sheppard’s life is fully deserving of this detailed, even forensic, biography. His character fully epitomized the old adage for life, 'make a plan and stick to it'. He was a friend to me in my private life, as well as a stalwart partner on the cricket field – we put on 124 runs together on the final winning day of the Melbourne Test in 1963! * Ted Dexter, CBE, former captain, Sussex and England *David Sheppard, former England Cricket Captain, ought to have been Archbishop of Canterbury. He was a remarkable man, who did good wherever he went. This splendid work is the full-scale biography that we have long needed. * Peter Oborne, author, biographer of Basil D'Oliveira and political columnist for the Daily Mail and Middle East Eye. *David Sheppard: Batting for the Poor is an excellent biography dedicated to the life and times of outstanding English test batsman, captain and highly respected Anglican bishop, David Sheppard. David was a man of principle often facing difficult social times in ministry and sport. He lived his life in sacrificial service to others and for the glory of God. A wonderful opponent and encouraging Christian friend when the Ashes were played in true respect of cricket. An uplifting and challenging read. * Brian Booth, Australian test cricketer and captain *I was honoured to have known and worked with David Sheppard. At least I thought I knew him. What is clear to me from this not wholly uncritical yet authorised biography is that I had only the sketchiest knowledge of this remarkable man of God. And cricket. A fascinating read on many levels. * Jane Reed CBE, former editor, Woman’s Own *David Sheppard reshaped Church approaches to poverty, especially among evangelicals, paving the way for today’s foodbank movement. This great account of his eventful life underlines Sheppard’s lasting influence. * Rt Hon. Stephen Timms, MP *An excellent biography, well researched, well written. Bradstock explores the struggle between ambition and virtue in Sheppard’s life on the cricket field, in the church and in his family. This is fascinating not just for cricket-lovers but for everyone. * Brian Griffiths (Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach), Chairman, Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics (CEME) *The picture that emerges in this book is of a man who far ahead of his time...A suitable memorial to a life well lived. Everyone reading it with any degree of self awareness is certain to be given a cause to reflect on their own beliefs and behaviours. -- Terry Wright * Deep Extra Cover *Compelling . . . This impeccably researched book does ample justice to Sheppard’s remarkable life as a cricketer and clergyman. * Wisden Cricketer’s Almanac 2020 *This is a biography of the very highest order: informed, inspiring and brilliantly crafted. * Christianity *Whatever one’s stance on the religious aspect, this is a superb book. * Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians *It is difficult to imagine a more enriching life than that lived by Sheppard and impossible to think a better book could be written about it than the one Bradstock has given us. * The Cricketer *A remarkable book about a remarkable man . . . a star who shone brighter than nearly all others and had three careers, as batsman, bishop, and peer. Bradstock has expertly woven diversity into a tapestry where a mass of detail, including pages of cricket scores, supports the big stories of personal theological growth, sporting prowess, passionate social concern, and extraordinary inner-city leadership. * Church Times *A fitting and timely tribute to a fine cricketer, albeit one who reserved his greatest achievements for life beyond the pages of Wisden. -- Martin Chandler * Cricket Web.net *

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Book SynopsisA richly researched historical and cultural study of capoeira, the Brazilian martial art/dance that is spreading around the world.Table of Contents List of Abbreviations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. A Rio de Janeiro Slave Game Chapter 2. The Battle and the Game (1840s-1870s) Chapter 3. Patrons and Oppressors (1870s-1930s) Chapter 4. New Center, New Style: Capoeira Regional and Capoeira Angola in Twentieth-Century Bahia Chapter 5. The Game of Life: Battle of Cultures Epilogue Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA first-ever history of recreation in Texas that shows how our pastimes reveal our characters.Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Licit and the Illicit 2. Parks and Other Public Spaces 3. The Great Stadiums 4. The Pleasure of Libraries 5. Theater and the Electric Revolution 6. Conclusions and Afterthoughts Notes A Bibliographic Note Index

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Book SynopsisA noted authority on ancient sport discusses various ways in which the ancient Greeks, as well as people today, used sports to achieve social status.Table of Contents Preface Some Important Dates Chapter One. Helpers, Horses, and Heroes: Contests over Victory in Ancient Greece Chapter Two. Slaves and Ancient Greek Sport Chapter Three. Greek Games and Gladiators Chapter Four. Olive-Tinted Spectacles: Myths in the Histories of the Ancient and Modern Olympics Conclusion Notes Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and very engaging, this is a book that everyone who travels needs to read and understand." * Choice *"Bike Battles is an enjoyable read that highlights important historical conflicts that shaped our current roadways. It is accessible and appropriate for any undergraduate class or person interested in bicycling." -- Lindsay Parks Pieper * Sports in American History *"A measure of any book is whether it makes you think beyond its pages, and Bike Battles did just that for me. My dad used to tell me that if I got only one thing out of a book — an interesting fact, a point of view I hadn’t previously considered, something helpful to my life or just entertainment — the book was worth its cover price. By that standard Bike Battles is a bargain. It allowed me to see the last 150 years of riding in America like a mosaic on the wall. I won’t look at parked cars the same way again. The book ought to give today’s bicycle advocates a sense of their place in history and make them proud to continue the battle." -- Grant Petersen * Wall Street Journal *"The book provides in scholarly and very readable style an analysis of cycling as it serves as a locus of conflict over the use and ownership of public commons. . . . Although bikes are the primary material theme of the book, they are a means to illustrate larger social, cultural, and political processes." -- Peter Cox * Journal of Transport History *"These colorful references, coupled with Longhurst's light and natural writing style, make Bike Battles easy to read." -- Amy Goetzman * MinnPost *"Longhurst’s accounts build on a truly innovative use of multiple sources, from legal texts, design manuals, and newspaper articles to sitcoms and traffic education films. These chapters are pleasant reads and convincing narratives. . . . In going beyond the present, this book helps us understand why motorists so often consider the road as their birthright. It is not because of an oft-claimed American love affair with the car, Longhurst asserts, but because of those multiple lost bike battles during the past hundred years." -- Martin Emanuel * Transfers *"In six chapters, [Longhurst] traces the history of what is essentially road-sharing: first horses and carts mixed with pedestrians; then trolleys and buses; then, after WWII, an overwhelming shift, funded by federal highway dollars, to the primacy of the car." * Seattle Weekly *"An excellent, enlightening new book." -- Knute Berger * Seattle Magazine *"Longhurst tackles this debate between bike riders, motorists, and pedestrians by exploring the different mediums Americans have used to create opinions on the bicycle, such as: popular songs, advertising, films, newspapers, and television." * Momentum Magazine (2015 Best New Bike Book) *"Longhurst has provided an accessible and highly readable story of the bicycle. . . . [He] has taken us on a legal and cultural ramble on the American road as well as given us a useful model of engaged and responsible urban history scholarship." -- Joshua Lupkin * Journal of American History *"Reading Bike Battles is like riding down a smooth path with some unexpected sightseeing along the way. The writing is accessible and fun to read. . . . Especially relevant to a generation of students who are more likely to consider forms of transportation beyond the car, this book is a promising addition to a history, urban planning, or environmental studies class." -- Margot Higgins * Environmental History *"Bike Battles provides a well-researched foundation into many of the issues of bicycle planning today, and is especially valuable by framing the battles as more than just legal rights." -- Peter Furth * Transport Reviews *"Longhurst provides general readers with a sprightly history of the political and legal battles over cycling from the late nineteenth century to the present . . . The bicyclists currently navigating traffic-choked streets, inhaling exhaust and darting between behemoth SUVs, like many other aspects of the contemporary urban landscape, Longhurst asserts, represent the legal and institutional legacy of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era." -- Bruce J. Schulman * Reviews in American History *"You should absolutely buy and hold [Bike Battles] up as a righteous rebuke the next time someone complains that ‘the war on cars is real.’ Longhurst maps out the perfect storm of American consumer trends, policy decisions, and historical events that led to that car cutting you off downtown just now." -- Megan Burbank * Portland Mercury *"Tells the fascinating story of the legal and political battles over bicycles on the road. . . . Longhurst’s timely study shows that the arguments over bikes and road space are not new and also holds lessons for present-day bicycle advocates who would be wise to avoid the mistakes that scuttled earlier efforts to build bike infrastructure in US cities . . . will be of great interest to anyone interested in the history of bike policy and roads in the US." -- John Lloyd * Boy on a Bike! blog *"Intelligent, relevant and enlightening, Bike Battles is what all history should be. The reader needn’t be a policy wonk or a cycling enthusiast to appreciate the lessons, and its array of old photographs and sketches (bike commuters in 1902, “high riders” in Boston in 1880) are delightful. All in all, it’s a worthy ride." -- Jennifer Graham * The Hippo *"His book, while academically rigorous, is easily accessible to the general public. In fact, I found it a page-turner as would any one who rides a bike on the streets of any American city or rural place." -- Dave Cieslewicz * Isthmus *"In six chapters, [Longhurst] traces the history of what is essentially road-sharing: first horses and carts mixed with pedestrians; then trolleys and buses; then, after WWII, an overwhelming shift, funded by federal highway dollars, to the primacy of the car." -- Joe Garvin * City Living Seattle *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Get Out of the Road! 2. The Right Sort of People 3. The Rules of the Road 4. Victory Bike Battles 5. 1950's Syndrome 6. Bikes Are Beautiful Conclusion Acknowledgments Note on Citations and Sources Abbreviations Notes Select Bibliography Index

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Trade Review"Sailing on the eloquent prose of Willson’s research on Icelandic seawomen is the definition of experiencing the pleasure of reading a good ethnography. The book shows how deep curiosity and small questions lead us to large-scale insights. . . . This is a book that everyone with an interest in ethnography should read regardless of the kind of anthropology or social science they are engaged with." -- Younes Saramifar * LSE Review of Books *"This book is an interesting read and difficult to put down. Willson’s writing and storytelling is engaging and stirring." * The Northern Mariner *"The seawomen’s tales are full of their love of the sea and pride in their strength and achievements, and Willson’s sense of humor and enthusiasm for the sea and the seawomen shine through her very accessible writing." -- Claire Eamer * Hakai Magazine *"[A]n engaging, many-sided and well-written exploration of the seawomen of Iceland throughout the centuries. Willson truly has succeeded in her aim to rescue these women from national oblivion and the book is, therefore, an important contribution to the history of women in the maritime sector and maritime gender history in general." * Journal of Maritime Research *"A wonderfully detailed and lovingly crafted study of Icelandic women at sea through the ages. Willson . . . explore[s] not only why so many women fished and participated in maritime labour, especially in the past, but also to ask why this knowledge remains hidden and marginalized.NORA: Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research" -- Elisabeth Lund Engebretsen * NORA: Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research *"this book is particularly valuable because it explains the specifically icelandic aspects of these seawomen’s histories... it will be an exemplary text in the study of women’s maritime pasts for decades to come... the book offers a voyage that many people, like me, will want to repeat just for the pleasure of traveling with Margaret Willson." * Scandinavian Studies *"Margaret Willson’s ethnographic research reveals that despite its claims of being a society that promotes gender equality, and despite centuries-old laws dictating equal pay for both genders, Iceland does, in fact, have a significant amount of gender inequality at its core. As an island nation with few agricultural resources inland, Iceland relies heavily on the fishing industry not only for its own economic stability, but also for the very survival of its people. Willson, a former fisherwoman herself, begins research for this book in an attempt to discover why, in a country surrounded by the ocean, females are almost completely unrepresented in the lore of the nation’s substantial seafaring tradition. What she uncovers is a rich but submerged oral history, laden with tales of successful, strong, brave, determined seawomen who have ultimately been “erased” from existence by their own society. Her objective is to write them back in." * International Journal on Women's Studies *"What if a certain working demographic had disappeared from memory? . . . Willson is repeatedly told that women do not work at sea—except that archives and real lives attest that women actually do. . . . Seawomen of Iceland is about tough work and tougher weather, about fishing through changing socioeconomic currents, and about the subtle—and not-so-subtle—roles gender plays in working lives." -- Bryonny Goodwin-Hawkins * Anthropology of Work *"[S]tudies concerning maritime women are still few and far between, which makes Seawomen of Iceland: Survival on the Edge by Margaret Willson a valuable contribution to the small but growing number of books in this category." * The International Journal of Maritime History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments A Note on Icelandic Language, Names, and Landscape Maps Introduction: Fishing Expeditions 1. Survival on the Edge: A Hidden History 2. In Our Blood: A Lineage of Sea Knowledge 3. The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Seawomen and the Rise of Hags, Trolls, and Whores 4. Endurance: Why Do These Women Still Go to Sea? 5. The Sea’s Siren Call: And the Jobs Seawomen Take in Reply 6. A Balance of Being: Ship Society 7. Paying to See the Stars: A New Kind of Survival Appendix A | Historical Seawomen Appendix B | Age of Women Registered as Seafarers, 2007–11 Appendix C | Number of Female Fishermen, 1998–2011 Notes Bibliography Index Illustrations follow page

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Book SynopsisFormer high desert rancher Ellen Waterston writes of a wild, essentially roadless, starkly beautiful part of the American West. Following the recently created 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, she embarks on a creative and inquisitive exploration, introducing readers to a trusting, naïve, earnest, stubbly, grumpy old man of a desert that is grappling with issues at the forefront of national, if not global, concern: public land use, grazing rights for livestock, protection of sacred Indigenous ground, water rights, and protection of habitat for endangered species. Blending travel writing with memoir and history, Waterston profiles a wide range of people who call the high desert home and offers fresh perspectives on nationally reported regional conflicts such as the Malheur Wildlife Refuge occupation. Walking the High Desert invites readerswherever they may beto consider their own beliefs, identities, and surroundings through the optic of the high desert of southeastern Oregon.Trade Review"Readers of Oregon’s local history, advocates of the environment and high desert dwellers on the left and right side of the aisle will connect with this book. In Waterston’s classic voice that imparts her immense research while speaking to readers like a friend, Walking the High Desert is an important addition to Oregon’s literature about place." * Bend Magazine *"Whether or not you make it to this part of the country, Waterston will make you take a closer look at the place you call home." * Kirkus Reviews *"Walking the High Desert braids together the challenges of rural and small-town America with the opportunities for and threats to wilderness conservation. It’s tied together with the ribbon of Waterston’s own experiences as a rancher, writer and resident. This book shares iridescent insights." * Bookmonger *"This lyrical and passionate celebration of the Oregon high desert is devoted to delivering a compelling argument for its conservation...Walking the High Desert unpacks the complexity of conservation issues as lived experience, and will make a tremendous contribution as a defining text for Western conservation advocates and the policy questions they face." * Choice *"[A]n engaging commentary on many aspects of life and land in southeastern Oregon... For those with an appreciation for humanistic connections, this book will be a wonderful companion if you walk along the Oregon Desert Trail." * Journal of Geography *"[O]ffers im portant insight into the people and politics of southeastern Oregon's high desert country... While the title of the book conjures up a travelogue of sorts, the book itself is more a metaphorical journey, skillfully weaving together various strands of human experience, past and present, into a vibrant tapestry that brings this hardscrabble region to life." * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An essential reference for birders west of the continental divide, particularly for intermediate and advanced observers." * Western Birds: The Quarterly Journal of Western Field Ornithologists *

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Book SynopsisFinalist for the 2022 Washington State Book Award for General Nonfiction, sponsored by The Washington Center for the Book and the Seattle Public LibraryThe inside story of one of the most electrifying college football teams of all timeIn 1984 the University of Washington Huskies won every game but one, ranking second in national polls. For most coaches, such a season would be a career pinnacle. But for Don James second place motivated him to set aside what he knew about football and rethink the game. James made radical changes to his coaching philosophy, from recruitment to becoming one of the first college teams willing to blitz on any down and in any situation. His new approach initially failed, yet it finally culminated in one of the most explosive teams in college football history. In Fear No Man, Mike Gastineau recounts the riveting story of Don James and the national championship team he built. Undefeated, the 1991 Huskies outscored opponents by an average of 31 points per gameTrade Review"[A] chronicle long overdue about the University of Washington's 1991 football national championship run, delivered to us on the 30th anniversary of one of the city's most glorious sporting triumphs." * Sports Illustrated *

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