Sporting events and management Books
Headline Publishing Group Tuffers Alternative Guide to the Ashes Brush up
Book SynopsisBrush up on your cricket knowledge of the Ashes with a hilarious and alternative guide to cricket''s most fiercely contested series. In this laugh-out-loud follow up to the Sunday Times bestseller Tuffers'' Cricket Tales, ex-England cricketer, TV personality and Test Match Special commentator Phil Tufnell offers his unique take on the whole Ashes experience. Drawing on incidents from his own colourful career and the reminiscences of great English and Aussie cricket characters, both past and present, Tuffers highlights all the elements that make for a truly memorable Ashes series, on and off the pitch.Heroic performances, personal ''Cat-astrophes'', bonkers selections, cultural clashes between Poms and Ockers, slanderous sledges, dubious tactics, odd superstitions, touring high-jinx and nail-biting finishes are all on the agenda as he delves into the 131-year history of a unique sporting institution. Along the way, Tuffers, who playe
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group Mr Struth The Boss
Book SynopsisBill Struth is the most celebrated Manager in the history of Rangers Football Club. In his 34 year tenure, he led the club to 30 major trophies and nurtured many of the club''s greatest players. To them, he was simply ''Mr. Struth'' - a father figure who guided them with the principle that, ''... to be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football.''If these words set the ideals for his players to attain, his own personal life was clouded by moments of indiscretion which were to influence the course of his life and career. Drawing on family accounts and Rangers archives, the book explores his early life in Edinburgh and Fife, as well as his celebrated years in Glasgow. It recounts his career in professional athletics and in football with Heart of Midlothian, Clyde and ultimately, Rangers. It reflects on the legacy of the Struth era and his influences that remain at Ibrox today.
£10.44
McFarland & Company Sports Competitions for Adults Over 40
Book Synopsis A healthy lifestyle is a popular way to deal with aging, but the serious fun and games don''t have to end once middle age sets in. This guidebook is aimed at men and women over 40 (or 50, or 60, or 70) who seek the challenge of athletic competition. The book focuses on those sports requiring significant physical exertion and includes team sports such as soccer, softball and basketball and individual sports such as skiing, tennis and swimming. Chapters on each sport identify the national sponsoring organization and regional affiliates, describe the types of competition available, and give a breakdown of the competitors by age and gender. A How to Get Started section describes basic skills needed for each sport, equipment required to compete, opportunities for coaching, and suggested books and videos for beginners. The book also features a list of the 2007 or 2008 national champions in each sport.
£27.54
McFarland & Company The Pan American Games Los Juegos Panamericanos
Book SynopsisLists the results of the Pan American Games from their commencement to the games in 1999. This book lists of the medals by country, medals by sport, sports by years contested, countries of the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), presidents of PASO, and a chronology of the Pan American Games.
£32.39
McFarland & Company The National Hockey League 19171967
Book SynopsisProvides a statistical history of the National Hockey League in its first fifty seasons. It provides every statistic for every player for every game, including playoff games. The introduction places the data in its historical context, and each chapter then recounts a single season.
£27.54
State University Press of New York (SUNY) National Identity and Global Sports Events
Book SynopsisExplains why cities dig deep in their pockets to host the Olympics and countries breed teams for success on the world soccer stage.National Identity and Global Sports Events looks at the significance of international sporting events and why they generate enormous audiences worldwide. Focusing on the Olympic Games and the men''s football (soccer) World Cup, the contributors examine the political, cultural, economic, and ideological influences that frame these events. Selected case studies include the 1936 Nazi Olympics in Berlin, the 1934 World Cup Finals in Italy, the unique case of the 1972 Munich Games, the transformative 1984 Games in Los Angeles, and the 2002 Asian World Cup Finals, among others. The case studies show how the Olympics and the World Cup Finals provide a basis for the articulation of entrenched and dominant political ideologies, encourage persisting senses of national identity, and act as barometers for the changing ideological climate of the modern and increasingly globalized contemporary world. Through rigorous scholarly analyses, the book''s contributors help to illuminate the increasing significance of large-scale sporting events on the international stage.Contributors include Eduardo Archetti, Claire Brewster, Keith Brewster, Miquel de Moragas, Robert Edelman, Robert S. C. Gordon, Allen Guttmann, Chris Kennett, John London, John J. MacAloon, Tony Mason, David Rowe, Deborah Stevenson, Alan Tomlinson, Soon-Hee Whang, and Christopher Young.
£65.04
University of Pennsylvania Press The Ideals of Global Sport
Book SynopsisSport has the power to change the world, South African president Nelson Mandela told the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo in 2000. Today, we are inundated with similar claims—from politicians, diplomats, intellectuals, journalists, athletes, and fans—about the many ways that international sports competitions make the world a better place. Promoters of the Olympic Games and similar global sports events have spent more than a century telling us that these festivals offer a multitude of goods: that they foster friendship and mutual understanding among peoples and nations, promote peace, combat racism, and spread democracy. In recent years boosters have suggested that sports mega-events can advance environmental protection in a world threatened by climate change, stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty in developing nations, and promote human rights in repressive countries. If the claims are to be believed, sport is the most powerful and effective form of idealistic internaTrade Review"[E]ach study is well constructed and carefully debunks the hyperbolic and grandiose claims that politicians and sport officials regularly make about 'their' events . . . This is a fascinating book to dip into and useful for sport academics and cultural sociologists alike who will be interested in the semantics and word play around the idealistic aims of the game makers and the host nations' populations who directly experience the negative effects of sport mega events..The book makes a strong case that there is a responsibility to call global sport events to task on their stated claims at the very least." * Cultural Sociology *"Does international sport actually strengthen international understanding and human rights? Any discussion of the future of the beleaguered modern Olympics and other major events, in the current climate of growing xenophobia in many countries, must critically consider this question. This well researched, insightful collection of historical case studies, ably organized with memorable aphorisms by editor Barbara Keys, does exactly that. It is indispensable reading for scholars, journalists, and policymakers alike." * Bruce Kidd, former Olympian and honorary member of the Canadian Olympic Committee *"This book provides a highly readable, fascinating, and valuable set of essays, which together demonstrate in rich detail the gap between the rhetoric and reality of sport's moral discourse. It is essential reading for anyone-student, researcher, or sports fan-who wants to know more about the international politics of contemporary sport." * Professor John Horne, coauthor of Sport and Social Movements: From the Local to the Global *"The Ideals of Global Sport upends the familiar claim that sports possess a transcendent power to make the world a better place. Through a series of excellent case studies, it shows us the layered ways in which such claims are invoked, contrasted with the more complex realities on the ground. It is a timely intervention." * Mark Philip Bradley, University of Chicago *Table of ContentsIntroduction. The Ideals of International Sport —Barbara Jean Keys PART I. The Core Ideals Chapter 1. Friendship and Mutual Understanding: Sport, Rhetoric, and Regional Relations in Southeast Asia —Simon Creak Chapter 2. Antidiscrimination: Racism and the Case of South Africa —Robert Skinner Chapter 3. Democracy and Democratization: The Ambiguous Legacy —Joon Seok Hong Chapter 4. Peace: The United Nations, the International Olympic Committee, and the Renovation of the Olympic Truce —Roland Burke PART II. The Rise of Human Rights Chapter 5. Reframing Human Rights: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and International Sport —Barbara Jean Keys Chapter 6. The Moscow 1980 and Sochi 2014 Olympic Games: Dissent and Repression —Dmitry Dubrovskiy Chapter 7. Hosting the Olympic Games in Developed Countries: Debating the Human Rights Ideals of Sport Jules Boykoff Chapter 8. The View from China: Two Olympic Bids, One Olympic Games, and China's Changing Rights Consciousness —Susan Brownell Chapter 9. Competing for Rights?: Human Rights and Recent Sport Mega-Events in Brazil —João Roriz and Renata Nagamine Conclusion. The Future of Idealism in Sport —Barbara Jean Keys and Roland Burke List of Contributors Index Acknowledgments
£40.50
MP-NMX Uni of New Mexico Bunion Derby The 1928 Footrace Across America
Book SynopsisOn March 4, 1928, 199 men lined up in Los Angeles, California, to participate in a 3,400-mile transcontinental footrace to New York City. The Bunion Derby, as the press dubbed the event, was the brainchild of sports promoter Charles C Pyle. He promised a $25,000 grand prize and claimed the competition would immortalize US Highway Route 66.Trade ReviewIn a wild grab for glory, a cast of nobodies saw hope in the dust: blacks who escaped the poverty and terror of the Old South; first-generation immigrants with their mother tongue thick on their lips; Midwest farm boys with leather-brown tans. These men were the 'shadow runners,' men without fame, wealth, or sponsors, who came to Los Angeles to face the world's greatest runners and race walkers. This was a formidable field of past Olympic champions and professional racers that should have discouraged sane men from thinking they could win a transcontinental race to New York. Yet they came, flouting the odds. Charley Pyle's offer of free food and lodging to anyone who would take up the challenge opened the race to men of limited means. For some, it was a cry from the psyche of no-longer-young men, seeking a last grasp at greatness or a summons to do the impossible. This pulled men on the wrong side of thirty from blue-collar jobs and families. - from the Preface
£16.10
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd International Handbook on the Economics of Mega
Book SynopsisFrom the Olympics to the World Cup, mega sporting events are a source of enjoyment for tens of thousands of people, but can also be a source of intense debate and controversy.Trade Review[T]he Handbook covers the various economic aspects of large sporting events and has rightly earned its "handbook" title. Given its multi-author, chapter format, it is easy to dip in and out of without reading everything in one go. It should appeal to economists, researchers, policy makers and potential bidders. --IPKat. . . one can see the importance and interconnectedness of the themes of this interesting handbook. It can be recommended for academics and policymakers alike. --Alexander Dilger, Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und StatistikTable of ContentsContents: PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction: The Economics of Mega Sporting Events Wolfgang Maennig and Andrew Zimbalist 2. What is a Mega Sporting Event? Wolfgang Maennig and Andrew Zimbalist PART II: BIDDING FOR MEGA EVENTS 3. Mega Sporting Event Bidding, Mechanism Design and Rent Extraction Brad R. Humphreys and Henry van Egteren 4. The Winner’s Curse: Why is the Cost of Mega Sporting Events so Often Underestimated? Wladimir Andreff 5. Determinants of Successful Bidding for Mega Events: The Case of the Olympic Winter Games Arne Feddersen and Wolfgang Maennig 6. An Analysis of the Political Economy for Bidding for the Summer Olympic Games: Lessons from the Chicago 2016 Bid Robert A. Baade and Allen R. Sanderson 7. Support For and Resistance Against Large Stadiums: The Role of Lifestyle and Other Socio-economic Factors Gabriel M. Ahlfeldt, Wolfgang Maennig and Michaela Ölschläger PART III: DESIGN OF MEGA EVENTS 8. Can Mega Events Deliver Sustainability? The Case of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa Anton Cartwright 9. Stakeholder Perceptions of Short-term Marketing Tactics During the Olympics Rick Burton, Norm O’Reilly and Benoit Séguin 10. Mega Events and Local Politics Matthew J. Burbank, Greg Andranovich and Charles H. Heying 11. Estimating Match and World Cup Winning Probabilities Ruud H. Koning and Ian G. McHale 12. Doping and Anti-doping Measures Nicolas Eber 13. Explaining and Forecasting National Team Medals Totals at the Summer Olympic Games David Forrest, Adams Ceballos, Ramón Flores, Ian G. McHale, Ismael Sanz and J.D. Tena PART IV: GENERAL STUDIES OF ECONOMIC IMPACT AND METHODOLOGY 14. The Econometric Analysis of Willingness to Pay for Intangibles with Experience Good Character Bernd Süssmuth 15. Economic Impact of Sports Events Philip K. Porter and Daniel M. Chin 16. The Economic Impact, Costs and Benefits of the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games: Who Wins, Who Loses? Stefan Kesenne 17. Outlook, Progress and Challenges of Stadium Evaluation Gabriel M. Ahlfeldt and Georgios Kavetsos 18. The BRICs: National and Urban Legacy Agendas Richard Tomlinson and Orli Bass 19. Mega Events and Sports Institutional Development: The Impact of the World Cup on Football Academies in Africa Jeroen Schokkaert, Johan F.M. Swinnen and Thijs Vandemoortele 20. Economic Impact of Organizing Large Sporting Events Elmer Sterken PART V: CASE STUDIES: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MEGA EVENTS 21. Tour de France: A Taxpayer Bargain Among Mega Sporting Events? Judith Grant Long 22. Labor Market Effects of the World Cup: A Sectoral Analysis Robert Baumann, Bryan Engelhardt and Victor A. Matheson 23. Not-So-Mega Events Dennis Coates 24. Reflections on Developing the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Research Agenda Kamilla Swart and Urmilla Bob 25. The Economic Impact of the Golf Majors Stephen Shmanske 26. People’s Perception of the Social Impacts of the Bejing Olympic Games Before and After 2008 Yingzhi Guo, Chun Zhou and Yuansi Hou 27. The 2010 FIFA World Cup High-frequency Data Economics: Effects on International Tourism and Awareness for South Africa Stan du Plessis and Wolfgang Maennig 28. For a Monsoon Wedding: Delhi and the Commonwealth Games Nalin Mehta and Boria Majumdar 29. The Case of Brazil 2014/2016 Luiz Martins de Melo 30. The Employment Effects of London 2012: An Assessment in Mid-2011 Dan Brown and Stefan Szymanski PART VI: CONCLUSION 31. Future Challenges: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Costs Wolfgang Maennig and Andrew Zimbalist Index
£209.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd International Case Studies in Event Management
Book SynopsisThis international case study book provides 27 expertly curated case studies on the topic of events management, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor in order to maximise student participation and learning. Embellished with questions, diagrams and data throughout, these case studies have been developed by industry experts and practitioners with the aim of creating a more interactive teaching experience focused on real world' scenarios within the events industry. Each case study is logically structured and includes an aim and objectives, expected learning outcomes, required background knowledge, steps of implementation in class or online, as well as suggestions for further reading resources. Topics covered range from macro impacts of events on destinations to success criteria in event operations, with the aim of preparing future professionals and equipping them with the necessary skills and competencies to succeed within the events industry. Table of Contents1. Event Concepts for Place Activation. 2. Place Planning with Placemaking Principles. 3. Outdoor Music Festivals and Environmental Sustainability: Initiatives and Practice. 4. Klein Karoo National Arts Festival: A Cultural Affair. 5. Stakeholders in Contention: LGBTQ+ Mardi Gras. 6. We Don’t Want It Like That: Gaining Community Support for Event Hosting. 7. A Vegan Festival in a Non-Vegan Destination. 8. Pros and Cons of Diaspora Festivals. 9. Events, Place Activation and Sustainability. 10. Putting the 5Ws into Context: Organising Course Live Events. 11. A Diagnostic Framework for Entrepreneurial Change and Innovation in Events. 12. Preventing a Festival Fiasco: Preparing for the Unexpected. 13. Redesigning a Fair Using the Six Thinking Hats Method. 14. Improving the Festival Experiences of Solo Attendees. 15. How to Make Live Music Events Safer for Everyone? 16. The Future of Events: How Artificial Intelligence Can Play a Role. 17. The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Festivals and Inclusivity. 18. Bidding for the World Tennis Championship. 19. Bidding for Events Through Responding to Request for Proposals. 20. Stand Layout in a Restricted Festival Space. 21. Sponsorship or Selling Out? The Ethics of Event Sponsorships. 22. We Made It! The Value of Volunteering for Festivals. 23. The Show Must Go On, But How? 24. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Cultural Events. 25. Staying Sane, Safe and Well in the Events Industry. 26. Do You Think ICT-Enhanced Performances are Really ‘Live’ Music? 27. Engaging Dog Owners Through Wildlife Aversion Training: DogFest.
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Responsible Cultural Consumption and Production
Book SynopsisExploring the Sustainability Development Goal for Responsible Consumption and Production, this volume provides insights from the performing arts, festivals and events, film industry, and fashion sectors.With a variety of examples and case studies, contributors illuminate the political and social importance of the creative and cultural industries in driving sustainable transitions. The influence of policy, funding, and international standards are also considered, alongside other key themes such as social entrepreneurship, the post-growth economy, and the importance of overcoming barriers to equity, equality and social justice.Alongside a sister publication, Responsible Consumption and Production in the Creative and Cultural Industries, this edited book explores how creative and cultural organisations embrace the challenge of sustainable development, highlighting best practice across geographic and cultural contexts. The result is a comprehensive overview that is valuable reading for research, policy and practice.
£128.25
Edward Elgar Encyclopedia of Sport Management
Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated second edition of the Encyclopedia of Sport Management is an authoritative reference work that provides detailed explanations of critical concepts within the field.
£365.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for Event Impacts
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Events and events research face change and challenge as never before. From climate change and cultural heritage to disability, inclusion and place-making, this stimulating and timely book captures their multifaceted nature, using a rich array of case studies to explore potential and risk, offering directions for research, policy and practice.’ -- Julie Clark, University of the West of Scotland, UK‘Event owners and organisers are under increasing pressure to justify the events they stage. This book provides a timely and substantive contribution toward analysing and evaluating the social, economic and environments implications of planning and delivering events, and most importantly how to enhance their contribution to society and mitigate associated risks.’ -- Mike Duignan, University of Surrey, UK‘This timely collection includes valuable insights from across the domain of event studies with contributions from a rich diversity of emerging and senior scholars. The need to move beyond economic impacts is refreshing with contemporary themes of disability, access and inclusion, climate change, and the cultural legacies of events all significant and impactful.’ -- Alan Fyall, University of Central Florida, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvii 1 An introduction to A Research Agenda for Event Impacts 1 Nicholas Wise PART I ASSESSING EVENT IMPACTS 2 Economic impacts of events 19 Larry Dwyer 3 Environmental impacts of events 41 Kelly Maguire 4 Social impacts of events 63 Nicholas Wise, Susanne Gellweiler, and Enqing Tian PART II RESEARCH THEMES AND CASE EXAMPLES 5 Convention events 85 Jeeyeon Jeannie Hahm 6 Sports tourism and event impacts 97 Marko Perić, Jelena Đurkin Badurina, and Nicholas Wise 7 Religious events and commercialization 107 Flávia Ulian and Angela Fileno da Silva 8 Events and intangible cultural heritage 117 Takamitsu Jimura 9 Transformational atmospheres of international sporting events 129 Jada Lindblom 10 Rural events and social development 141 Lucia Aquilino 11 Local Authority planning, sustainability, and event governance 153 Kelly Maguire 12 The impact of events on place branding 169 Waldemar Cudny 13 Mega-event trends and impacts 181 Tara Fitzgerald and Brij Maharaj 14 Postponement of events 193 Alexander Bond, Daniel Parnell, and Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen 15 Disability, access, and inclusion 203 Erin Pearson and Laura Misener 16 Events and climate change 215 Judith Mair PART III GOING FORWARD 17 Evaluating cultural legacy: From policy to engaged research 229 Rafaela Neiva Ganga 18 A research synthesis of organizational forms for events legacy delivery 249 Kylie Wasser, Landy Di Lu, and Laura Misener 19 Concluding remarks and event impacts going forward 271 Kelly Maguire Index 279
£31.30
Taylor & Francis Ltd Eventscapes
Book SynopsisEventscapes: Transforming Place, Space and Experiences directly examines the interrelation between events' simultaneous dependence on and transformation of the places in which they are held.This eventenvironment nexus is analysed through a variety of international case studies including different kinds of well-known sporting and cultural events such as Vivid Sydney, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and the Tour Down Under international cycle race, among others. Chapters focusing on visual design explore the opportunities, at different spatial scales, to develop an event look' and the ways in which an event experience can be enhanced through connecting and engaging with the local culture and community. As well as the planning and management of events, the book draws on event experience, dramaturgically examining the roles played by authors, actors and the audience, and emphasises the participation of multiple groups in the co-creation of event experiences.This Trade Review'This book provides a long overdue and much needed account of eventscapes. Graham Brown has produced a thoroughly researched review of the ideas and principles underpinning this complex concept. Brown uses a range of fascinating examples and his book will be appreciated by anyone wanting to learn more about event design, but also those with wider interests in place management and the experience economy.' Dr. Andrew Smith, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster, UK'The concept of eventscapes directs attention to the effects of the physical environment on the way events are experienced while revealing their impact on the places they occupy and the spaces they move through. The book assists understanding of event planning, design, experience and impacts by analysing eventscapes from diverse perspectives. It is a thought-provoking book which brings a much-needed critical edge to event studies. A major contribution!'Dr I. Sunny Lee, Senior Lecturer in Event and Tourism Management, University of South Australia'This book provides a long overdue and much needed account of eventscapes. Graham Brown has produced a thoroughly researched review of the ideas and principles underpinning this complex concept. Brown uses a range of fascinating examples and his book will be appreciated by anyone wanting to learn more about event design, but also those with wider interests in place management and the experience economy.' Dr. Andrew Smith, School of Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster'The concept of eventscapes directs attention to the effects of the physical environment on the way events are experienced while revealing their impact on the places they occupy and the spaces they move through. The book assists understanding of event planning, design, experience and impacts by analysing eventscapes from diverse perspectives. It is a thought-provoking book which brings a much-needed critical edge to event studies. A major contribution!'Dr I. Sunny Lee, Senior Lecturer in Event and Tourism Management, University of South AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Events 3. The study of scapes 4. Eventscapes 5. Transformations by design 6. transformations by light 7. Coclusion
£36.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC In the Spell of the Barkley
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA compelling account of one of the world's most enigmatic races, captured by an author fully in thrall * Michael Crawley, author of Out of Thin Air *The engrossing story of his fascination with, and multiple attempts to complete, the world’s most difficult ultramarathon race ... highly recommend * Frozen Ed Furtaw, the first person to finish the Barkley marathon *A wonderful, compelling read * Vassos Alexander *
£18.00
Little, Brown Book Group Fever Pitch
Book SynopsisTHE INCREDIBLE FIRST 12 YEARS OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE AS TOLD BY THE LEGENDS WHO WERE THERE ''I met Jack Nicholson and when a Hollywood superstar asks about Manchester United, you realise how big the Premier League is around the world''David BeckhamBased on the acclaimed BBC Series, with a foreword by Alan ShearerThe Premier League is the most watched sports league in the world, broadcast into 188 countries and watched by 3.2 billion people worldwide. It revolutionised football, transforming the beautiful game into a multi-billion-pound business and making its biggest stars millionaires.Fever Pitch tells the inside story of the formation of the league, from the early discussions with Rupert Murdoch about how Sky could be at the heart of this new league, to the bitter rivalries and radical new managers who changed the face of football forever.With insight from football''s biggest names, this is the inside t
£18.00
Little, Brown Book Group Fever Pitch
Book SynopsisTHE INCREDIBLE FIRST 12 YEARS OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE AS TOLD BY THE LEGENDS WHO WERE THERE ''I met Jack Nicholson and when a Hollywood superstar asks about Manchester United, you realise how big the Premier League is around the world''David BeckhamBased on the acclaimed BBC Series, with a foreword by Alan ShearerThe Premier League is the most watched sports league in the world, broadcast into 188 countries and watched by 3.2 billion people worldwide. It revolutionised football, transforming the beautiful game into a multi-billion-pound business and making its biggest stars millionaires.Fever Pitch tells the inside story of the formation of the league, from the early discussions with Rupert Murdoch about how Sky could be at the heart of this new league, to the bitter rivalries and radical new managers who changed the face of football forever.With insight from football''s biggest names, this is the inside t
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC WGs Birthday Party
Book Synopsis______________________A fascinating examination of cricket in the nineteenth century by ''the most entertaining historian alive'' (Spectator)''Few historians have the power to make you feel you actually inhabit the times they are writing about. Kynaston does'' Sunday Times, Books of the DecadeOn a hot morning in July 1898, the sporting world gathered at Lord''s to celebrate the fiftieth birthday of WG Grace, the greatest cricketer the game has ever seen. Grace was cheered onto the field by a packed crowd as he captained the Gentlemen, the privileged old guard of the Establishment. Their opponents in this annual match were the Players, cricketers for whom the sport was a precarious livelihood rather than a summer pastime. This three-day encounter represented the climax of cricket''s Golden Age, and the unstoppable arrival of the professional game that would dominate the twentieth century.In WG''s Birthday Party, David Kynaston tells the sTrade Review'Few historians have the power to make you feel you actually inhabit the times they are writing about. Kynaston does' * Sunday Times, Book of the Decade *‘Kynaston's books ... feel like a breath of fresh air' * Observer *'An absolute gem of a book' * Guardian *‘Kynaston writes brilliantly and readably' * Independent on Sunday *
£10.08
Orion Publishing Co On Tour
Book SynopsisBehind the scenes at the 2010 Tour de France with Britain's greatest hope, Bradley Wiggins.Trade ReviewON TOUR is a brutally honest account of this year's Tour...ON TOUR puts road cycling and, ultimately, the burden of expectation which comes with it, on centre stage. * ROADCYCLINGUK.COM *As well as Wiggins's brutally honest account of his Tour...the book is illustrated by Mitchell's stunningly atmospheric black-and-white photographs * MSN.CO.UK *Great new book by Bradley Wiggins...A great gift for anyone interested in cycling like me!! -- Sir Paul SmithAn illuminating insight into life in and out of the saddle * SPORT MAGAZINE *a suitably gritty but illuminating book...supplemented by atmospheric black-and-white photographs. -- Donald McRae * THE GUARDIAN *Beautifully supported by Scott Mitchell's photography...Contains wit, intelligence, self-awareness and brilliant appreciation of fellow riders, a credit to Wiggins -- Huw Richards * THE GUARDIAN *
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton Andrew Strauss Winning the Ashes Down Under
Book SynopsisIn November 2010, Andrew Strauss faced the ultimate challenge for an England cricket captain: winning the Ashes on Australian soil, a feat that had not been achieved for 24 years. By the end of a series that gripped the nation, he had led his team to an overwhelming victory - inflicting an unprecedented three innings defeats on the old enemy.Winning the Ashes Down Under is the captain''s story of a tour that exceeded all expectations. It not only reveals what went on behind the scenes as Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower put together their team of winners, but also paints a very personal picture of day-to-day life on tour.It is an inspiring tale of how hostile conditions, injury and intimidating reputations were overcome by leadership, planning, a slice of good fortune - and extraordinary performances from the likes of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott with the bat, and James Anderson and Chris Tremlett with the ball.Ranging from reverse swing to the
£12.34
Simon & Schuster Ltd Ashes Clashes and Bushy Taches
Book SynopsisThe best stories from the Ashes - the biggest cricketing contest of them all.
£13.72
Simon & Schuster Ltd Le Tour A History of the Tour de France
Book SynopsisThe complete and critically acclaimed story of the Tour de France from its earliest days to Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome
£8.09
Cengage Learning EMEA Successful Event Management
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART ONE: THE EVENTS BUSINESS 1 An introduction to events 2 The market demand for events 3 The events business: supply and suppliers 4 Events in context PART TWO: MANAGING EVENTS 5 Making a start and planning the event 6 Financial management and the budget 7 Event logistics and supplies 8 Marketing and public relations for events 9 Risk management and legalities 10 Event project management and set-up issues 11 The organisation manager and the team: during the event 12 Close-down, evaluation and legacies
£47.49
McFarland & Co Inc Womens College Softball on the Rise
Book Synopsis Sidestepping the inflated egos and scandal that have infiltrated many men''s sports, college female softball players exhibit power and grace on the field as well as camaraderie, high achievement and vulnerability off the field. This balance not only makes the game compelling to watch, but it also elevates women''s softball as an aspirational model for other sports. Focusing on the 2018 season, this book explores gender performance and sexuality in softball, how the influx of money from the sport''s growth has reshaped expectations of success, and traditional media coverage of women''s sports.Trade ReviewFrom the 'run and slap' to power hitting, finesse pitching to power pitching, no fans to huge crowds and city parks to stadiums, Allister shows the strength and tenacity of women in the pursuit of excellence and equality.... I loved this book."" - Margie Wright, Hall of Fame softball coach and gender-rights advocate""Mark Allister gives an enlightening take on what goes on in women's athletics. We have come quite far but have still farther to go, and this book highlights both of those facts. As a female athlete, I so appreciate the investment of time and energy Mark put into supporting the sport that so many of us love."" - Aubree Munro, University of Florida All-American and catcher for USA Softball Women's National Team.
£17.09
McFarland & Co Inc The Mustache Gang Battles the Big Red Machine
Book Synopsis The 1972 World Series was a terrific clash between two rising Major League franchises, the Oakland A''s and the Cincinnati Reds. Neither had won the pennant in decades. Twice removed from their original home in Philadelphia and unappreciated in Oakland, the A''s quietly played excellent ball, their long hair and mustaches symbols of rebellion. Led by manager Sparky Anderson, the clean-cut Reds--baseball''s most conservative club--were becoming a powerhouse and were the favorites entering the Series. This book chronicles both the A''s and the Reds'' journeys to the memorable ''72 Fall Classic--where six of seven games were won by a single run--with batter-by-batter coverage of the diamond exploits of Bench, Perez, Rose, Rudi, Odom, Tenace, and others.
£20.89
Human Kinetics Publishers Managing Sport Events
Book SynopsisRunning a successful sporting event—whether it’s a local event, state championship, or international competition—requires the knowledge and skills to plan, organize, promote, lead, and communicate effectively. Managing Sport Events, Second Edition With Web Resource, will prepare readers to manage events with ease, guiding them through the entire process, from event conception to postevent evaluation. Merging research findings with best practices, Managing Sport Events, Second Edition, presents the key principles of event management to prepare students to enter the field with the skills needed to immediately engage in event production and evaluation. With updated references throughout, the second edition emphasizes practical application by offering plenty of contemporary examples and learning opportunities for students: New industry profiles at the beginning of each chapter showcase professionals putting theory into practice Ad
£68.40
Human Kinetics Publishers Governance in Sport
Book SynopsisGovernance in Sport: Analysis and Application With Web Resource examines governance within sport organizations. Learn legal foundations and agency functions at multiple levels, and examine industry sectors, including sport wagering and esports. The web resource includes 12 in-depth, modern case studies.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Governance and AuthorityChapter 1. Legal Primer to GovernanceKelley Walton Authority and Governance Basic Legal Principles Alternative Dispute Resolution Sources of Law International Perspective RecapChapter 2. Ethics, Decision Making, and Leadership in Sport OrganizationsBonnie Tiell and Kelley Walton Ethics Decision Making Leadership RecapChapter 3. Board Governance and Policy Development in Sport OrganizationsBonnie Tiell Best Practices in Board Governance Policies and Procedures in Sport Organizations Recap Part II. Framework for Sport GovernanceChapter 4. State and Local SportBonnie Tiell Governance and Authority in Sport Organizations at the Local Level Governance and Authority in Sport Organizations at the State Level Challenges for Sport Governance at the Local and State Levels RecapChapter 5. Regional and National SportKerri Cebula and Bonnie Tiell Defining and Classifying Regional and National Governing Sport Agencies Regulatory Agencies for National and Regional Sport Participants (Athletes) Regulatory Agencies for National and Regional Sports Regulatory Agencies Governing National and Regional Sport Competition Regulatory Agencies for National and Regional Sport Affiliates RecapChapter 6. Global SportsBonnie Tiell Defining a Global Sport Agency Regulatory Agencies for International Multisport Competition Regulatory Agencies for Athletes in International Sports Regulatory Agencies Governing International and Global Sports Regulatory Agencies in Global Sports With a Specialist Function Recap Part III. Governance and Authority in Sport Industry SectorsChapter 7. Professional SportsKerri Cebula Team Sports Individual Sports RecapChapter 8. Amateur SportsKerri Cebula and Bonnie Tiell Amateur Athletic Union Youth Amateur Sports Adult Amateur Sports Intercollegiate Athletics RecapChapter 9. Sport MediGalen Clavio and Matthew Zimmerman Overview of Political Governance in Sport Media Global and Commercial Governance in Sport Media Partnerships Between Media and Sport Entities Digital and Emerging Media in Sports Sports Journalists RecapChapter 10. Sporting Goods and Sport LicensingDaniel A. Rascher and Mark S. Nagel Size and Scope of the Sporting Goods Industry Sport Licensing Landscape Regulating and Policing the Industry Future of the Industry RecapChapter 11. Fitness, Wellness, and HealthScott R. Jedlicka Private Fitness and Health Clubs Commercial Fitness and Health (For Profit) Trainers: Certification and Licensure Public Health Nutritional Supplements RecapChapter 12. Sport MarketingJustin B. Kozubal, David W. Walsh, and Michael A. Odio Marketing the Sport Product Sport Marketing Organizations Marketing Through Sport Marketing Through Sport Mega-Events Legal Issues in the Marketing Environment Ambush Marketing RecapChapter 13. Sport WageringBonnie Tiell and Kerri Cebula History of Sport Wagering in the United States Status of Sport Wagering in the United States Status of Sport Wagering Internationally Regulatory Agencies for Sport Wagering The Future of Sport Wagering RecapChapter 14. EsportsSteve Borawski, Michael Kidd, and Bonnie Tiell Esports Compared to Traditional Sport History of Competitive Video Gaming Esports Governing Agencies and Authorities Areas of Esports Governance and Legislation Recap Case Study Abstracts
£73.80
University of Nebraska Press The Masters
Book SynopsisProvides stories and highlights from the Masters from its inception up through 2018. Trade Review"It is often said that the real Masters doesn't begin until the back nine on Sunday. Mr. Sowell's nuanced descriptions of those holes make it clear why the chase on Sunday afternoons is so often thrilling."—John Paul Newport, Wall Street Journal“Sowell gives us the Masters in full flower.”—Booklist“An entertaining read that enthusiasts will enjoy.”—Library Journal"This third edition provides a rich historical view of the course where success breeds legends and where failure can haunt even the most brilliant golfer’s career. . . . If you are a golf fan or enjoy watching this tournament that is the unofficial start of spring, The Masters is one of the best books on the sport and this tradition."—Jason Schott, Brooklyn Digest"Using a unique format in which the history of events that happened at each hole is described, Sowell will inform readers about golfers in every era."—Lance Smith, Guy Who Reviews Sports Books“Every kind of book on the Masters that could be written had been written, until David Sowell came along. He takes a route previously not taken, giving each of the eighteen holes of Augusta National its own fifteen minutes of fame.”—Furman Bisher, the late legendary sports columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution who covered the Masters for more than sixty years“We have always wondered why the Masters is a tradition unlike any other. David Sowell has an answer. . . . He covers the magical moments of the good, the grand, and the also-ran on a course that itself is a memorial to Bobby Jones.”—Sidney L. Matthew, author and producer of Life and Times of Bobby JonesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Hole No. 1 Hole No. 2 Hole No. 3 Hole No. 4 Hole No. 5 Hole No. 6 Hole No. 7 Hole No. 8 Hole No. 9 Hole No. 10 Hole No. 11 Hole No. 12 Hole No. 13 Hole No. 14 Hole No. 15 Hole No. 16 Hole No. 17 Hole No. 18 Appendix 1: Masters Champions Appendix 2: 2018 Qualifications for Invitation Index
£23.39
Lexington Books Understanding Esports
Book SynopsisUnderstanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shapedand been shaped bymedia trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experience, and impact of professional gaming. Scholars of media studies, communication, sports, and cultural studies will find this book especially useful.Trade ReviewRogers (Butler Univ.) offers a practical volume to enable scholars and students of sports entertainment to gain an understanding of "esports" (electronic sports), a relatively new, billion-dollar, worldwide industry. Esports is here defined as "organized competitive gaming," a form of play as mediated by human-computer interfaces. Video games were mainly enjoyed by amateur players until the late 2000s, when a crescendo of interest in observing tournaments between professional players emerged. Professional games can now be watched by spectators through live streaming, and such activities currently represent a major sector of the video game industry. As explained by Rogers, this project took shape in 2018 as he was teaching a course on esports, and encountered difficulty with locating sufficient reading materials. The book was then quickly developed, with 14 chapters contributed by 30 authors, many of whom are experts in media and communications. . . the book provides a highly informative orientation to esports and its history, analyzing the roles of fans, players, and entrepreneurs, and identifying the principal games and genres. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. * CHOICE *Esports is a field that is emerging rapidly in schools, communities, industry, and educational research, and may well become a crucial new source of modern learning for collaboration and technology. This book is an excellent user manual for an exciting ride into uncharted territory. -- James Paul Gee, Arizona State UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1: What is Esports?Chapter 2: Can Video Games be a Sport? Debating and Complicating Esports as Physical CompetitionsChapter 3: The Origins of Esports: A Half-Century History of an "Overnight" SuccessChapter 4: Competition Formats in EsportsChapter 5: No Time for Lag: Newspaper Coverage of Esports, 2000-2018Chapter 6: Esport Spectator MotivationChapter 7: The Esports Consumer ExperienceChapter 8: The Motivations of Esports PlayersChapter 9: Fighting Games and Social PlayChapter 10: Sports Video Games (SVGs) in the Esports LandscapeChapter 11: Not Your Average Sunday Driver: The Formula 1 Esports Series World ChampionshipChapter 12: Counter-Strike or Counterpublic? Audience Creation, Transnational Discourses, and the Rhetorical Legitimation of Esports in TBS's ELEAGUEChapter 13: The Law of EsportsChapter 14: Leveraging Esports in Higher Education
£31.50
Pan Macmillan My Life and Rugby: The Autobiography
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller'A genuine super-coach' – Stephen Jones, Sunday TimesBrilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside story of England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.Since taking over as head coach of England in 2015, Eddie Jones has orchestrated a complete revival of the national team. He has won the Six Nations Championship back-to-back, including England’s first Grand Slam in a generation and their first-ever whitewash of Australia in their own backyard, as well as taking them on their longest-ever winning streak, matching the world record held by the All Blacks.Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced and decorated coaches in Rugby Union. His career has spanned four World Cups: from the 2003 final, working with South Africa when they won in 2007, and causing the greatest upset in the history of the game in 2015 when he masterminded the Japanese victory over South Africa. Most recently, he led England on their incredible run at the 2019 World Cup, culminating in a stunning victory against the All Blacks before falling to South Africa in the final.Learning from the extreme highs and lows of his own playing career – including the numerous successes playing for Randwick and New South Wales but also the painful disappointment of never playing for Australia – he shows what it takes to be the best in the world and how everything he has learned about the game, both on and off the pitch, has gone into plotting England’s route to the top of world rugby.Written with Donald McRae, twice winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award and three-time Sports Feature Writer of the Year, My Life and Rugby is the story of one of the most compelling and singular figures in rugby. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate rugby book for all fans of the sport.Trade ReviewEternally thoughtful about his craft and sport . . . fascinating . . . Jones is brutally frank about himself and the people and players in his life. His gifts of leadership and organisation are clearly remarkable -- A Daily Mail Book of the Year * Daily Mail Books of the Year *A world-class coach -- Sir Clive WoodwardJones has a winning mentality - he is constantly asking for more. England were 18 games unbeaten and I saw his quote saying we are nowhere near ready to win a World Cup. He recognised what the end looks like and what that environment needs to look like. -- Gareth SouthgateAn absolute genius * Sydney Morning Herald *A genuine super-coach -- Stephen Jones * The Sunday Times *Refreshingly self-critical . . . Jones emerges as a more complex character than he had led us to believe -- The Times Sports Book of the YearOne of the best autobiographies of 2019 * Rugby World *
£17.00
Manchester University Press Ultras: The Passion and Performance of
Book SynopsisSince its emergence in Italy in 1968, one model of football fandom has become the most dominant in the world: the ultras. Producing complex choreography, chants, banners and pyrotechnics, ultras represent a highly organised style of fandom that has an increasing global reach and visibility. Over the last fifty years, ultras fandom has spread from Southern Europe across North Africa to Northern and Eastern Europe, South East Asia and North America. Their collective performance, unity and harmonisation not only distinguish ultras from other football fans, but from many other forms of group behaviour. By focusing on the common form of expression through the performance of choreographies, chants and sustained support throughout the match, this book shows how members build an emotional attachment to their club that valorises the colours and symbols of that team while mobilising members against opponents. This volume seeks to make a clear theoretical shift in studies of football fandom by asking fundamental sociological questions concerning group formation, collective performance and emotional relationships. As a collective that pride themselves on having a shared, coherent sense of identity based on an act of consumption, ultras represent an important site of enquiry into masculinity and nationalism in contemporary society.Trade Review'Ultras The passion and performance of contemporary football fandom by Mark Doidge, Radoslaw Kossakowski & Svenja Mintert sheds light on the very complex subculture of ultras, which makes it a highly welcome addition to the existing sociological studies on ultras and football fandom. 'idrotts forum -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 The ultras' performance2 It’s only a game? Centralising emotions in football fandom 3 The formation of the ultras 4 Social media as a space of continuous performance5 Ultras and the performance of gender 6 Violence and the world of the ultras7 Ultras and politicsThe ultras: a conclusionReferencesIndex
£76.50
Manchester University Press The Greening of Golf: Sport, Globalization and
Book SynopsisGolf is a major global industry. The sport is played by more than 60 million people worldwide and there are more than 32,000 courses in 140 countries across the globe. This book looks at the power relationships in and around golf, examining whether the industry has demonstrated sufficient leadership on environmental matters to be trusted to make weighty decisions with implications for public and environmental health. The first comprehensive study of the varying responses to golf-related environmental issues, it is based on extensive empirical work, including research into historical materials and interviews with stakeholders in golf such as course superintendents, protesters and health professionals. The authors examine golf as a sport and as a global industry, drawing on and contributing to literatures pertaining to environmental sociology, global social movements, institutional change, corporate environmentalism and the sociology of sport.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction and tools for seeing golf sociologically1. Introduction: approaching golf and environmental issues2. Light green to dark green: how to make sense of responses to environmental problemsPart II: Background and history3. Waging a war on pests: golf comes to America4. Golf in consumer culture and the making of Augusta National syndromePart III: The light-greening of golf5. The turn to responsible golf and the roots of golf's light-green movement6. Environmentalism incorporated: professionalization and post-politics in the time of responsible golf7. Light-green regulation? Environmental managerialism and golf's conspicuous exemptionPart IV: The dark-greening of golf8. Anti-golfers across the world unite! Global and local forms of resistance to golf-course development9. Organic golf 'on the fringe': the potential and challenges of a chemical-free golf alternativePart V: Conclusion10. Reflections, recommendations and minor utopian visions for a game we loveIndex
£25.00
Manchester University Press Ultras: The Passion and Performance of
Book SynopsisSince its emergence in Italy in 1968, one model of football fandom has become the most dominant in the world: the ultras. Producing choreography, chants, banners and pyrotechnics, ultras represent a highly organised style of fandom that has an increasing global reach and visibility. Over the last fifty years, ultras fandom has spread from Southern Europe across North Africa to Northern and Eastern Europe, South East Asia and North America. Their collective performance not only distinguishes ultras from other football fans, but from many other forms of group behaviour. Focusing on their common form of expression, this book shows how members build an emotional attachment to their club that valorises the insignia of that team while mobilising members against opponents. As a collective with a shared, coherent sense of identity based on an act of consumption, ultras represent an important site of enquiry into masculinity and nationalism in contemporary society.Trade Review'Ultras The passion and performance of contemporary football fandom by Mark Doidge, Radoslaw Kossakowski & Svenja Mintert sheds light on the very complex subculture of ultras, which makes it a highly welcome addition to the existing sociological studies on ultras and football fandom. 'idrotts forum -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 The ultras' performance2 It’s only a game? Centralising emotions in football fandom 3 The formation of the ultras 4 Social media as a space of continuous performance5 Ultras and the performance of gender 6 Violence and the world of the ultras7 Ultras and politicsThe ultras: a conclusionReferencesIndex
£19.95
Pan Macmillan Belonging: The Autobiography
Book Synopsis'People think they know him but unless you read this book you will never know the REAL Alun Wyn Jones' – Warren Gatland‘One of the greatest, and seemingly indestructible, players in history' – A Daily Mail Book of the YearBelonging is the story about how the boy from Mumbles became the most capped rugby union player of all time. It is the story of what it takes to become a man who is seen by many as one of the greatest ever Welsh players. What it takes to go from sitting cross-legged on the hall floor at school watching the 1997 Lions tour of South Africa, to being named the 2021 Lions captain.But is it also about perthyn – belonging: playing for Wales, working his way through the age grades and club rugby and his regional side. How to earn the right to be there, and what it feels like to make the sacrifices along the way. Feeling the connection to players who have come before, and feeling the ties to the millions in front rooms and pubs across the country, coast to coast. Knowing that deep down you want to belong, as everyone does.From playing on the rain-swept pitches of Swansea to making his test debut against Argentina in Patagonia in 2006; from touring with the Lions in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021 to dealing with loss and creating a family – Belonging is the autobiography of one of the most compelling figures in world rugby. Told with characteristic honesty, this is his unique personal story of what it takes and what it means to play for your country: what it means to belong.
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Start Your Engines: My Unstoppable CrossFit
Book SynopsisINCLUDES AN UPDATED CHAPTER ON THE 2020 SEASONYou don't get biceps like Briggs by giving up when the going gets tough... CrossFit superstar Sam Briggs, aka 'The Engine', is a true hero in the sport, with a level of endurance unparalleled in the game. This is the story of how she got to the top, and battled with everything she had to stay there. Sam's memoir takes in the whole story, from being kicked out of ballet lessons as a child but being accepted on the boys' sports teams, to working as a firefighter in West Yorkshire for ten years, tackling dangerous and adrenaline-fueled situations on a daily basis, and to taking up CrossFit at the comparatively ancient age of 27. Sam tells of what it took to become champion a mere three years later, and after a year out with a broken patella. Despite the numerous setbacks and debilitating injuries that have plagued her in the years that followed, when most other athletes would have thrown in the towel, Sam has fought, and continues to fight, to be the very best that she can be. Start Your Engines is the story of how, with a combination of grit, training and dogged motivation, it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
£9.49
Insight Editions America's Cup San Francisco: The Official Guide
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£21.24
Casemate Publishers The Great Bike Race: The Classic, Acclaimed Book
Book Synopsis"If Alpe d’Huez was a rigorous climb, with its mathematical progression of tight corners and steep inclines, the Izoard is far more awesome, a rocky wilderness at 7,743 feet, which needs only a few bleached skulls at the roadside to complete its sense of desolation."Geoffrey Nicholson’s The Great Bike Race is universally revered by modern cycling critics as the benchmark English-language volume of the sport and has risen to mythical status. It was the first book in English to tell the entire story of a full tour and truly captivates the reader from start to finish. Nicholson’s classic, vivid descriptions of the racing, the personalities, tactics and intrigues of the 1976 race are rotated with insightful thematic chapters where he lifts the lid on the broader culture and lengthy traditions of cycling’s most famous race and the greatest annual sports event in the world.Trade ReviewA reprint of one of the best-written and most thorough analyses of any edition of the world's greatest cycle race * Road CC 06/06/2019 *Nicholson has captured a moment in time, one that will remain so pretty much forever. But in the manner of a novel by Dickens, Hardy or Austen, the Great Bike Race is a volume that can be solely appreciated for its own values, values that are distinct from the race it describes and entirely separate from the final yellow jersey worn by Lucien van Impe on the Champs Elysees in 1976. * The Washing-Machine Post 06/06/2019 *
£8.54
Sports Publishing LLC The Heisman Trophy: The Story of an American Icon
Book SynopsisThe Heisman Trophy covers the full history of the Heisman Trophy, from its first winner, Jay Berwanger, to Notre Dame’s dominating run, and everything in between, up through the 2015 selection of Derrick Henry. It details the rise of the Heisman Hype, Archie Griffin's continued place as its only two-time winner, and much more. The book features coverage of nearly every recipient, including: Paul Hornung Roger Staubach Steve Spurrier Marcus Allen Jim Plunkett Herschel Walker Doug Flutie Tim Tebow Cam Newton Johnny ManzielSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade ReviewCory McCartney's The Heisman Trophy isn't a dry listing of facts but a living, breathing tribute to what makes the award so special. Well researched and flawlessly written. You will learn a lot. I know I did.”-Tony Barnhart, SEC Network, Gridiron Now The story of the Heisman Trophy mirrors the story of college football, from humble beginnings to its high-dollar present. That history has been written by both the famous and the flawed. Cory McCartney carefully and entertainingly covers it all.”-Ryan McGee, senior writer, ESPN The MagazineUnderstanding the origins of our institutions, and the reluctant characters that comprise them, is central to our ability to be inspired and achieve more. It brings greatness within reach of all who seek it in our daily lives. Cory McCartney has done a masterful job of unpacking the history of the Heisman Trophy while leaving its patina which adds to the value of college football's currency: TRADITION!”-Spencer Tillman, sr. analyst, FOX Sports 1; CEO, Axiom Sports Productions A must-read for college football nuts, The Heisman Trophy: The Story of an American Icon and Its Winners illustrates the rich tradition behind the most coveted award in sports. McCartney's storytelling sheds light on the trends and narratives that have shaped the Heisman's long history and offers a peek inside its exclusive fraternity of winners.”-Zac Ellis, writer and digital media editor at Vanderbilt AthleticsFrom Berwanger to Bo, from O.J. to Tebow, Cory McCartney gives college football fans the ultimate reference to the game's ultimate prize. Meticulous research, priceless memories, anecdotes you won’t find anywhere elsethis book is a can’t-miss. If you don’t have an actual Heisman Trophy sitting on your shelf, you’d better have this book there.”-Jay Busbee, lead writer, Yahoo Sports; author, Earnhardt NationThe Heisman Trophy: The Story of an American Icon and Its Winners is a must-read for any college football fan. Cory's ability to go beyond the headlines and dive deep into the stories of some of the game's biggest stars is perfect for the casual fan and CFB buffs.”-Barrett Sallee, Bleacher ReportYou can't fully understand college football without also having a proper understanding of the Heisman Trophy. McCartney's new book digs deep into the history of the award and leaves readers with a greater appreciation of the movers and shakers who have contributed to its unparalleled tradition.”-Chris Huston, editor-in-chief at Heisman.com; Heisman historianCory McCartney's The Heisman Trophy isn't a dry listing of facts but a living, breathing tribute to what makes the award so special. Well researched and flawlessly written. You will learn a lot. I know I did.”-Tony Barnhart, SEC Network, Gridiron Now The story of the Heisman Trophy mirrors the story of college football, from humble beginnings to its high-dollar present. That history has been written by both the famous and the flawed. Cory McCartney carefully and entertainingly covers it all.”-Ryan McGee, senior writer, ESPN The MagazineUnderstanding the origins of our institutions, and the reluctant characters that comprise them, is central to our ability to be inspired and achieve more. It brings greatness within reach of all who seek it in our daily lives. Cory McCartney has done a masterful job of unpacking the history of the Heisman Trophy while leaving its patina which adds to the value of college football's currency: TRADITION!”-Spencer Tillman, sr. analyst, FOX Sports 1; CEO, Axiom Sports Productions A must-read for college football nuts, The Heisman Trophy: The Story of an American Icon and Its Winners illustrates the rich tradition behind the most coveted award in sports. McCartney's storytelling sheds light on the trends and narratives that have shaped the Heisman's long history and offers a peek inside its exclusive fraternity of winners.”-Zac Ellis, writer and digital media editor at Vanderbilt AthleticsFrom Berwanger to Bo, from O.J. to Tebow, Cory McCartney gives college football fans the ultimate reference to the game's ultimate prize. Meticulous research, priceless memories, anecdotes you won’t find anywhere elsethis book is a can’t-miss. If you don’t have an actual Heisman Trophy sitting on your shelf, you’d better have this book there.”-Jay Busbee, lead writer, Yahoo Sports; author, Earnhardt NationThe Heisman Trophy: The Story of an American Icon and Its Winners is a must-read for any college football fan. Cory's ability to go beyond the headlines and dive deep into the stories of some of the game's biggest stars is perfect for the casual fan and CFB buffs.”-Barrett Sallee, Bleacher ReportYou can't fully understand college football without also having a proper understanding of the Heisman Trophy. McCartney's new book digs deep into the history of the award and leaves readers with a greater appreciation of the movers and shakers who have contributed to its unparalleled tradition.”-Chris Huston, editor-in-chief at Heisman.com; Heisman historian
£17.09
Skyhorse Publishing The Event Safety Guide: A Guide to Health, Safety
Book SynopsisThe premier safety guidebook for anyone working in the event industry.The Event Safety Guide is the United States’ first published safety guidance directed specifically at the live event industry. Culled from existing life safety standards and the insight of top professionals within the event industry, The Event Safety Guide compiles the best operational practices currently available in the live event industry in a single easily referenced manual.The guide is not a how-to book” or a complicated set of standards. Rather, it is intended to help busy industry professionals know what safe workplace practices might be, heighten their understanding of the importance of safety in everything they do, and apply these best practices in their daily work.Designed for field use, The Event Safety Guide is categorically organized and written in straightforward and easily understood language. Thirty-nine chapters and five appendixes address a broad range of subjects relevant to most events, including emergency planning, weather preparedness, and fire safety, as well as specific technical issues such as pyrotechnics, rigging, and temporary staging. Included appendixes provide additional resources, including helpful planning checklists and information on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS). All referenced standards are thoroughly cited within the text to ensure readers know precisely where to turn for additional information.Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the event industry, you’ll find The Event Safety Guide to be an indispensable reference when planning your next event.
£33.24
Skyhorse Publishing Making the Masters: Bobby Jones and the Birth of
Book SynopsisThe origin story of the most monumental golf event in the world.Held the second weekend in April each year since 1934, the Masters is the world’s most prestigious golf tournament and most-watched tournament on television. Tickets are in such demand that even the waiting list is closed, and players value the title above all others. In Making the Masters, award-winning golf writer David Barrett focuses his attention on how the Masters was conceived, how it got off the ground in 1934, and how it fully established itself in 1935.The key figure in the tournament’s creation and success was Bobby Jones, who was a living legend after winning the Grand Slam in 1930 and immediately retiring at the age of twenty-eight. He went on to found Augusta National and sought a high-profile tournament for his new course. But nearly as important was Clifford Roberts, a banker friend of Jones who not only embraced Jones’s vision, but also became his right-hand man in working to bring that vision to reality.Barrett explores how Jones and Roberts built the Masters from scratch, creating a golf institution embellished by the often surprising details of what that entailed as they were trying to establish a golf club and golf tournament in tough economic times. It also vividly chronicles the events of the 1934 and 1935 Masters, with Gene Sarazen’s spectacular victory in 1935 providing the climax. Set against the backdrop of golf and America in the 1930s, the book provides an informative and entertaining read for fans of the Masters and students of golf history.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£10.99
Triumph Books Sports Illustrated The Fall Classic: A History of
Book SynopsisFrom its inception, Sports Illustrated has chronicled baseball's greatest spectacle: the World Series. Now, SI celebrates the grandeur and spirit of the Fall Classic with a deluxe commemorative book featuring the magazine's iconic photography alongside classic stories from legendary writers. Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume includes stats, facts, and rankings spanning World Series history. The nostalgic past meets the electric present in this ultimate examination of baseball's storied event. Bringing MLB history to life by diving into the legendary SI archives, Sports Illustrated The Fall Classic is essential for every baseball fan, no matter what team.Trade Review
£29.71
Triumph Books Sports Illustrated The Stanley Cup
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£37.95
Texas Tech Press,U.S. Long Live the Matadors: The Fearless History of
Book SynopsisOn New Year's Day in 1954, the underdog Texas Tech Red Raiders trounced Auburn, persistent pride of the SEC, in the Gator Bowl. The score was 35–13, and it would be almost twenty years before Tech would win another bowl game. But the important 1954 game also established a much deeper tradition of excellence, one that has never suffered the ups and downs of collegiate sports. On that January 1, the Red Raiders were led onto the field by Joe Kirk Fulton. Donning a mask and wearing custom chaps, Fulton charged onto the field on horseback, leading the team and thereby establishing the Masked Rider, a mascot and public figure whose role continues to this day.The Masked Rider is a quintessential piece of Texas Tech history. There have been sixty Masked Riders, most of them agricultural studies students, most of them from rural Texas. During their one-year term, each Masked Rider makes around 350 public appearances and travels 15,000 miles. They are one of the most visible figures in the university. The story of the program branches into individual narratives of unlikely college students who were the first in their families to attend a university, bringing with them ranching experience that uniquely qualified them to serve Texas Tech.
£26.36
Sports Publishing LLC College Sports on the Brink of Disaster
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£18.04
Tatra Press The Greatest U.S. Opens
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£26.55
Allen & Unwin Mount Panorama: Bathurst - the stories behind the
Book SynopsisThere's no other motor-racing circuit in Australia that holds the same magic as Bathurst's Mount Panorama. It's been home to the Australian Grand Prix, the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and TT, the Australian Hill Climb Championship, the Bathurst 1000 and now a round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. To win on the Mountain is still the pinnacle of Australian motorsport achievement.As a motor-racing journalist for more than 40 years, John Smailes has had extraordinary access to the Mountain and to the leading motor-racing names who competed there, both past and present. When Jack Brabham celebrated his three world championships, when the Bathurst 1000 was born, when motorcycle greats Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner, Warren Willing and Gregg Hansford tested themselves, John was there. He has reported on every victory by Peter Brock, Allan Moffat, Larry Perkins and Dick Johnson and he's covered the careers of contemporary stars Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup, Mark Skaife and the incredible father-and-son duo Jim and Steven Richards. In Mount Panorama, John Smailes gives us the definitive account of the Mountain, taking us into the pits, the workshops and the boardrooms to reveal the stories behind the circuit's conception and the champions and legendary races that have made it so famous. It's the Mountain brought to life.
£21.21
Ultimo Press Pain and Privilege: Inside Le Tour
Book SynopsisA profound insight into the stories behind the image of the Tour de France, showcasing the sacrifice, despair, strategy and chaos of those four weeks in July to reveal a fascinating new perspective on the greatest race on earth. Every year the Tour de France puts on one of the great viewing spectacles in sport, showcasing extraordinary human endurance and one of the most beautiful countries on the planet. But underneath the facade, it's a different story – a story of suffering, sacrifice and pain. This is that story. Pain and Privilege gets under the skin of cycling’s cruel super race and describes what the race that unites people from all over the globe is really like, from the laughs to the tears, from the politics to the personal, from inspirational triumph to desperate failure. Team staff, sports scientists, psychologists, media and dignitaries all contribute to draw a more complex and confronting portrait of the world's grandest sporting spectacle. With exclusive contributions from Richie Porte, Cadel Evans, Chris Froome, Michael Matthews, Caleb Ewan, Sam Bennett, Robbie McEwen, Michael Mørkøv, Jens Debusschere, Matt White, Allan Peiper, Cherie Pridham, Enrico Poitschke, Mathew Hayman, Simon Clarke, Marcel Kittel and Luke Durbridge. Plus, insights from Geraint Thomas, Mark Cavendish, Patrick Lefevere, David Brailsford, Tadej Pogačar and more.
£9.49
Colourpoint Creative Ltd The Last Amateurs: The Incredible Story of Ulster
Book Synopsis'If we win today, for the rest of our lives we'll be blood brothers. Nobody can do it for us. We are the twenty-two players who can go out there and create history.' Stuart Duncan In 1999, Ulster – whose squad included builders, students and lorry drivers, as well as professional players – overcame the odds to become the first Irish champions of Europe. The Last Amateurs tells the story of how the team went, in just fourteen months, to a record-breaking 56-3 defeat to Wasps, to victories over French giants Toulouse and Stade Français to secure their place in Irish history. Based on interviews with all the key members of the squad – including David Humphreys, Mark McCall, Simon Mason and Andy Ward – the book tells for the first time the remarkable story of the players and the team, and of the turbulent campaign that led to them being crowned kings of Europe.
£9.49
