Sporting events and management Books
Channel View Publications Ltd Sport Tourism Development
Book SynopsisThis book critically explores sport-related tourism drawing on the fields of sport management, the sociology of sport, consumer behaviour, sports marketing, economic, urban and sports geography, and tourism studies. It presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. The volume offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions, recognising the significant growth in sub-elite participation sports and addresses spectator-based sport events, participation-based sport events, active sport, and sport heritage activities. It aims to advance theoretical thinking on the subject of sport tourism development and critical thinking on the interplay of local and global forces in sport and tourism development. It continues to be an important text for students and researchers in tourism studies, human geography, sports geography, sociology of sport, sports management, sports marketing and history of sport.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive text, ideal for academics and students, sees Higham and Hinch write an engaging critical appraisal of the key development characteristics of sport tourism. This updated edition retains the excellent variety of examples from across the globe. Drawing on the latest research and empirical evidence, this work is a timely reappraisal of this dynamic industry sector. * Claire Humphreys, University of Westminster, UK *This third edition gives an updated and comprehensive overview of the development of sport tourism. Its accessible style and critical insights make it not only required reading for those new to the subject, but also an invaluable source for those currently researching and working in the field. * Sean Gammon, University of Central Lancashire, UK *The third edition of Sport Tourism Development is a welcome addition to the sport tourism literature. The book considers the range and breadth of sport tourism, and it provides a nicely integrated model of sport tourism phenomena. The complex array of work in the field is coherently organized and analyzed. This edition of the book is a significant contribution to an increasingly vital realm of study. * Laurence Chalip, University of Illinois, USA *This book provides a comprehensive view of the sport tourism concepts and in-depth analyses of different factors that influence or are influenced by sport tourism development. All in all, the book provides good content for an advanced undergraduate or a master’s level course. The value of the book lies in the range of topics that it covers supported by supplemental case studies, “Focus Points,” and recommendations for practice. -- Mona Mirehie, Indiana University and Purdue University, USA * Tourism Analysis, Vol. 24 *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Case studies Focus points Case Study Contributors Acknowledgements Part 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Sport Tourism in Times of Change Part 2: Foundations of Sport Tourism Development Chapter 2: The Study of Sport Tourism Chapter 3: Sport Tourism Markets Chapter 4: Development Processes and Issues Part 3: Sport Tourism Development and Space Chapter 5: Space: Location and Travel Flow Chapter 6: Place, Sport and Culture Chapter 7: Environment: Landscape, Resources and Impacts Part 4: Sport Tourism Development and Time Chapter 8: Sport and the Tourist Experience Chapter 9: Seasonality, Sport and Tourism Chapter 10: Evolutionary Trends in Sport Tourism Part 5: Conclusions Chapter 11: Shifting Goal Posts and Moving Targets: The Ever-Evolving Worlds of Sport and Tourism References Index
£33.20
Channel View Publications Ltd Sport Tourism Development
Book SynopsisThis book critically explores sport-related tourism drawing on the fields of sport management, the sociology of sport, consumer behaviour, sports marketing, economic, urban and sports geography, and tourism studies. It presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. The volume offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions, recognising the significant growth in sub-elite participation sports and addresses spectator-based sport events, participation-based sport events, active sport, and sport heritage activities. It aims to advance theoretical thinking on the subject of sport tourism development and critical thinking on the interplay of local and global forces in sport and tourism development. It continues to be an important text for students and researchers in tourism studies, human geography, sports geography, sociology of sport, sports management, sports marketing and history of sport.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive text, ideal for academics and students, sees Higham and Hinch write an engaging critical appraisal of the key development characteristics of sport tourism. This updated edition retains the excellent variety of examples from across the globe. Drawing on the latest research and empirical evidence, this work is a timely reappraisal of this dynamic industry sector. * Claire Humphreys, University of Westminster, UK *This third edition gives an updated and comprehensive overview of the development of sport tourism. Its accessible style and critical insights make it not only required reading for those new to the subject, but also an invaluable source for those currently researching and working in the field. * Sean Gammon, University of Central Lancashire, UK *The third edition of Sport Tourism Development is a welcome addition to the sport tourism literature. The book considers the range and breadth of sport tourism, and it provides a nicely integrated model of sport tourism phenomena. The complex array of work in the field is coherently organized and analyzed. This edition of the book is a significant contribution to an increasingly vital realm of study. * Laurence Chalip, University of Illinois, USA *This book provides a comprehensive view of the sport tourism concepts and in-depth analyses of different factors that influence or are influenced by sport tourism development. All in all, the book provides good content for an advanced undergraduate or a master’s level course. The value of the book lies in the range of topics that it covers supported by supplemental case studies, “Focus Points,” and recommendations for practice. -- Mona Mirehie, Indiana University and Purdue University, USA * Tourism Analysis, Vol. 24 *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Case studies Focus points Case Study Contributors Acknowledgements Part 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Sport Tourism in Times of Change Part 2: Foundations of Sport Tourism Development Chapter 2: The Study of Sport Tourism Chapter 3: Sport Tourism Markets Chapter 4: Development Processes and Issues Part 3: Sport Tourism Development and Space Chapter 5: Space: Location and Travel Flow Chapter 6: Place, Sport and Culture Chapter 7: Environment: Landscape, Resources and Impacts Part 4: Sport Tourism Development and Time Chapter 8: Sport and the Tourist Experience Chapter 9: Seasonality, Sport and Tourism Chapter 10: Evolutionary Trends in Sport Tourism Part 5: Conclusions Chapter 11: Shifting Goal Posts and Moving Targets: The Ever-Evolving Worlds of Sport and Tourism References Index
£98.96
Channel View Publications Ltd Heritage and Sport: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis book provides a holistic view of the relationship between heritage and sport. It examines four types of sport heritage: tangible immovable sport heritage (sports venues, monuments and memorials, landscapes); tangible movable sport heritage (museums and halls of fame, events, living sport heritage); intangible sport heritage (intangibility of sport heritage, institutions, existential); and goods and services with a sport heritage component (tourism, marketing, management). It offers both theoretical and applied approaches to the heritage–sport relationship and intersects with many contemporary topics in heritage, sport, tourism, events and marketing. It will be useful to students and researchers in sport tourism, sport studies, heritage studies, sport history, museum studies and sports management.Trade ReviewThis engaging and accessible book offers a thought-provoking overview of a subject that continues to grow in both industry and academia. It maps out with clarity, not only the many manifestations of sport related heritage, but also the countless issues and debates that emanate from them. There is little doubt that it will appeal to those who have a passion for sport and/or heritage, as well as to those new to this fascinating area of research. * Sean Gammon, University of Central Lancashire, UK *Studiously researched and richly illustrated with an impressive breadth of case material, Ramshaw offers fascinating insights into a powerful but hitherto much neglected relationship between heritage and sport, striking a fine balance between theoretical and applied insights that will be appreciated by the wide readership that this book deserves. * James Higham, University of Otago, New Zealand *This book delivers a richly illustrated and clearly written exploration of the changing dynamics of the heritage field and its relationship to sport. Drawing from diverse understandings of heritage, and with a focus on sporting venues, memorials, sportscapes, memorabilia, events, living heritage, memories and affective experience, the volume interrogates the relationships between heritage and sport in operation across everyday lives, nations and in flow across national boundaries. * Emma Waterton, Western Sydney University, Australia *Heritage and Sport offers important insight into the way the past is used and consumed outside the academic study of sport history. The book takes seriously the public appeal of ritual and nostalgia while also acknowledging the need for critical examination of challenging histories. -- Jenny Ellison, Canadian Museum of History * Journal of Sport History, Volume 48, Number 1, Spring 2021 *Gregory Ramshaw’s contribution is a most welcome one, as it provides the kind of overview that would have greatly benefited me during my postgraduate studies [...] The book serves as an accessible and concise introduction to the subject, linking to several wider fields of study such as tourism and events, making it of particular use to the university student. * Alexander Jackson, The National Football Museum, Manchester, UK, Sport in History 2023, Vol. 43, No. 3, *This is an excellent addition to the existing sports heritage literature, which I would argue, over the past decade, has become more/greater than a sum of its parts. It is written in a manner that is interesting, informative and inclusive. The book does exactly what is was intended to do by providing a source of ideas and inspiration, as well as a launchpad for further research. -- Richard Keith Wright, University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand * Journal of Sport & Tourism, 2020 *Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Relationship Between Heritage and Sport Part 1 – Tangible Immovable Sport Heritage Chapter 2. Sports Venues and Sport Heritage Chapter 3. Monuments, Memorials, and Sport Heritage Chapter 4. Landscapes and Sport Heritage Part 2 – Tangible Movable Sport Heritage Chapter 5. Sports Museums, Sports Halls of Fame, and Sport Heritage Chapter 6. Events and Sport Heritage Chapter 7. Living Sport Heritage Part 3 – Intangible Sport Heritage Chapter 8. Intangibility and Sport Heritage Chapter 9. Institutions and Sport Heritage Chapter 10. Existential Sport Heritage Part 4 – Goods and Services with a Sport Heritage Component Chapter 11. Tourism and Sport Heritage Chapter 12. Marketing and Sport Heritage Chapter 13. Managing Sport Heritage Conclusion Chapter 14. Future Directions in Sport Heritage
£28.45
Channel View Publications Ltd Heritage and Sport: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis book provides a holistic view of the relationship between heritage and sport. It examines four types of sport heritage: tangible immovable sport heritage (sports venues, monuments and memorials, landscapes); tangible movable sport heritage (museums and halls of fame, events, living sport heritage); intangible sport heritage (intangibility of sport heritage, institutions, existential); and goods and services with a sport heritage component (tourism, marketing, management). It offers both theoretical and applied approaches to the heritage–sport relationship and intersects with many contemporary topics in heritage, sport, tourism, events and marketing. It will be useful to students and researchers in sport tourism, sport studies, heritage studies, sport history, museum studies and sports management.Trade ReviewThis engaging and accessible book offers a thought-provoking overview of a subject that continues to grow in both industry and academia. It maps out with clarity, not only the many manifestations of sport related heritage, but also the countless issues and debates that emanate from them. There is little doubt that it will appeal to those who have a passion for sport and/or heritage, as well as to those new to this fascinating area of research. * Sean Gammon, University of Central Lancashire, UK *Studiously researched and richly illustrated with an impressive breadth of case material, Ramshaw offers fascinating insights into a powerful but hitherto much neglected relationship between heritage and sport, striking a fine balance between theoretical and applied insights that will be appreciated by the wide readership that this book deserves. * James Higham, University of Otago, New Zealand *This book delivers a richly illustrated and clearly written exploration of the changing dynamics of the heritage field and its relationship to sport. Drawing from diverse understandings of heritage, and with a focus on sporting venues, memorials, sportscapes, memorabilia, events, living heritage, memories and affective experience, the volume interrogates the relationships between heritage and sport in operation across everyday lives, nations and in flow across national boundaries. * Emma Waterton, Western Sydney University, Australia *Heritage and Sport offers important insight into the way the past is used and consumed outside the academic study of sport history. The book takes seriously the public appeal of ritual and nostalgia while also acknowledging the need for critical examination of challenging histories. -- Jenny Ellison, Canadian Museum of History * Journal of Sport History, Volume 48, Number 1, Spring 2021 *Gregory Ramshaw’s contribution is a most welcome one, as it provides the kind of overview that would have greatly benefited me during my postgraduate studies [...] The book serves as an accessible and concise introduction to the subject, linking to several wider fields of study such as tourism and events, making it of particular use to the university student. * Alexander Jackson, The National Football Museum, Manchester, UK, Sport in History 2023, Vol. 43, No. 3, *This is an excellent addition to the existing sports heritage literature, which I would argue, over the past decade, has become more/greater than a sum of its parts. It is written in a manner that is interesting, informative and inclusive. The book does exactly what is was intended to do by providing a source of ideas and inspiration, as well as a launchpad for further research. -- Richard Keith Wright, University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand * Journal of Sport & Tourism, 2020 *Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Relationship Between Heritage and Sport Part 1 – Tangible Immovable Sport Heritage Chapter 2. Sports Venues and Sport Heritage Chapter 3. Monuments, Memorials, and Sport Heritage Chapter 4. Landscapes and Sport Heritage Part 2 – Tangible Movable Sport Heritage Chapter 5. Sports Museums, Sports Halls of Fame, and Sport Heritage Chapter 6. Events and Sport Heritage Chapter 7. Living Sport Heritage Part 3 – Intangible Sport Heritage Chapter 8. Intangibility and Sport Heritage Chapter 9. Institutions and Sport Heritage Chapter 10. Existential Sport Heritage Part 4 – Goods and Services with a Sport Heritage Component Chapter 11. Tourism and Sport Heritage Chapter 12. Marketing and Sport Heritage Chapter 13. Managing Sport Heritage Conclusion Chapter 14. Future Directions in Sport Heritage
£89.96
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Sports Marketing: Creating Long Term Value
Book SynopsisWritten in an accessible and succinct style, the textbook illustrates key themes with clear graphics and relevant real-world examples. It discusses significant elements of marketing theory and the latest practices to allow undergraduate and graduate students to understand both traditional and more recent sports marketing practices.Sports Marketing explores the latest sports marketing business practices, helping marketers make effective management and marketing investment decisions. This comprehensive textbook discusses relevant marketing theory and related practices within sports marketing. Each theme will: Define key sports marketing ingredients Provide mini-case examples of various sports around the world Offer end-of-chapter questions and exercises designed to affirm key topics and stimulate the reader's thinking, and Describe measures of the various sports marketing activities. This textbook will prove an essential companion to students on marketing, business and various sport courses at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.Contents: Introduction 1. Sports Marketing Value Chain: Roles and Interdependencies 2. The Sports Marketing Context 3. Sports Histories and Sports Fans 4. Fans - Delivering Value through Deep Relationships 5. Association Benefits of Sports Marketing 6. Sports Marketing Measures 7. Sports Marketing Strategy and Activation Planning 8. The Sports Marketing Fusion 9. Sports Marketing Touchpoints and Customer Journeys 10. Sports Marketing - Leadership and Organizations 11. Traditional Advertising 12. Social and Digital Advertising 13. Sports Marketing Revenues 14. Sponsorship and Event Management 15. Licensing and Merchandising IndexTrade Review‘This delightful book provides the strategic and thoughtful guidance to succeed in the increasingly important field of sports marketing. Everyone from beginner to seasoned pro should appreciate the fresh, well-written approach to organizing essential knowledge on sports marketing, especially the global perspective and the vivid cases.’ -- Lynn R. Kahle, University of Oregon, US‘After reading this text by Davis and Hilbert, students will be knowledgeable about and better equipped in implementing marketing concepts and action plans in the international sport industry. With its global orientation, Sports Marketing uses an international approach to help students understand sport marketing fundamentals, benefits, measures, analyses, approaches, tactical activities, and action-oriented strategies. Students will find the detailed chapter case studies from around the world quite useful in applying the material covered in the chapters.’ -- Paul M. Pedersen, Indiana University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Sports Marketing Value Chain: Roles and Interdependencies 2. The Sports Marketing Context 3. Sports Histories and Sports Fans 4. Fans – Delivering Value through Deep Relationships 5. Association Benefits of Sports Marketing 6. Sports Marketing Measures 7. Sports Marketing Strategy and Activation Planning 8. The Sports Marketing Fusion 9. Sports Marketing Touchpoints and Customer Journeys 10. Sports Marketing – Leadership and Organizations 11. Traditional Advertising 12. Social and Digital Advertising 13. Sports Marketing Revenues 14. Sponsorship and Event Management 15. Licensing and Merchandising Index
£118.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook of Research on Sport and Business
Book SynopsisThis Handbook draws together top international researchers and discusses the state of the art and the future direction of research at the nexus between sport and business. It is heavily built upon choosing, applying and evaluating appropriate quantitative as well as qualitative research methods for practical advice in sport and business research.Topics covered for analysis include sports governance, regulation and performance; media and technology; club management and team structure; place, time and spectators of sporting events; and sport branding and sponsoring. The Handbook covers research examples from elite sport to the amateur level, and from different sports, from cycling to cricket, from ice hockey to motorsports, and from football to skiing. It will be read and used by academics and PhD students as well as sports practitioners looking for useful ways of expanding knowledge, conducting research or searching for insights into the challenges of managing sport.Contributors include: C. Anagnostopoulos, T. Andersson, A.-l. Balduck, N. Böhlke, A. Bourke, M. Buelens, S. Chadwick, B. Cornwell, V. deBosscher, M. Desbordes, M. Dibben, H. Dolles, B. Frick, H. Gammelsaeter, C. Gratton, S. Greyser, A. Guala, E. Gummesson, S. Hamil, K.K. Haugen, B. Hellau, P. Hogan, H. Jansson, B. Johnson, M. Maes, N. O Reilly, L. Robinson, A. Rudd, J. Santomier, T. Schlesinger, B. Senaux, S. Shibli, E. Skille, A. Smith, S. Söderman, H.A. Solberg, B. Stewart, T. Ströbel, J. Truyens, D.M. Turco, M. van Bottenburg, G. Walters, M. Winand, H. Woratschek, T. ZintzTrade Review'This Handbook is a milestone just by its existence but also because it indeed is a robust quality handbook, doing the kind of specific job such a focused academic product should do.' -- Hans Lundberg, Idrottsforum.org‘Söderman and Dolles have assembled an impressive array of researchers to address the nexus between sport and business. In their rich collection of research on sport business theory and practice Söderman and Dolles identify research themes from governance to branding, from sport events to sport systems, and from social media to fan identity, and they specifically reflect on the application of major theoretical concepts and key research methods. The authors’ aim is to advance sport business research through critical reflection on topic selection, research design, data analysis and interpretation. Their unique approach encourages researchers, from novice to experienced, to embrace diverse theories and methods. The Handbook is recommended reading for those interested in advancing sport business research.’ -- Graham Cuskelly, Griffith University, Australia‘This insight-laden volume encompasses today's and tomorrow's research across the multifaceted landscape of the business side of sport - from branding and sponsorship to media and technology, from club management to governance. It effectively encompasses both theory and practice. Scholars, students, and practitioners will find this cogent collection of international consumer and business research knowledge and perspectives both informative and useful.’ -- Stephen A. Greyser, Harvard Business School, US‘This Handbook directly responds to the rapid professional, commercial and international development of sport. With its thoughtful structure, comprehensive coverage of topics and renowned contributors it offers a thorough analysis on the management challenges in the field. It also offers very valuable insights and guidance how the business of sport can be researched by students, academics and practitioners around the world. The book is simply a must-read for anyone interested in the management aspects of sports.’ -- Yoshiaki Takahashi, Chuo University, Tokyo, JapanTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Research on Sport and Business Harald Dolles and Sten Söderman 2. A Call for More Mixed Methods in Sport Management Research Andy Rudd and R. Burke Johnson PART II: GOVERNANCE AND PERFORMANCE 3. Researching Elite Sport Systems Using Process Benchmarking Leigh Robinson and Nikolai Böhlke 4. Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Sport Governing Bodies: A Tool on Ways Towards High Performance Mathieu Winand and Thierry Zintz 5. Comparing Apples with Oranges in International Elite Sport Studies: Is it Possible? Veerle De Bosscher, Jasper Truyens, Maarten van Bottenburg and Simon Shibli 6. Sports Governance in Ireland: Insights on Theory and Practice Ann Bourke 7. Regulation and the Search for a Profitable Business Model: A Case Study of the English Football Industry Geoff Walters and Sean Hamil 8. The Governance of the Game: A Review of the Research on Football’s Governance Hallgeir Gammelsæter and Benoit Senaux 9. Case Study Research in Sport Management: A Reflection Upon the Theory of Science and an Empirical Example Eivind Å. Skille PART III: MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY 10. Social Media and Prosumerism: Implications for Sport Marketing Research James Santomier and Patricia Hogan 11. The Economics of Listed Sports Events in a Digital Era of Broadcasting: A Case Study of the UK Chris Gratton and Harry Arne Solberg 12. The Sale of Media Sports Rights: A Game Theoretic Approach Harry Arne Solberg and Kjetil Kåre Haugen PART IV: PLACE, TIME AND SPECTATORS 13. Triple Impact Assessments of Sport Events Tommy D. Andersson 14. Sacrés Français! Why They Don’t Have Great Football Stadia; How They Will: Political, Economic and Marketing Implications of the UEFA EURO 2016 Boris Hellau and Michel Desbordes 15. Social Impacts of Hosting Major Sport Events: The Impact of the 2007 Arrival of a Stage of the Tour de France on the City of Ghent Anne-line Balduck, Marc Maes and Marc Buelens 16. What do they Really Think? Researching Residents’ Perception of Mega-sport Events Alessandro ‘Chito’ Guala and Douglas Michele Turco 17. Lessons from the Field: Spectator Research for Sport Businesses Douglas Michele Turco PART V: CLUB MANAGEMENT AND TEAMS 18. Portfolio Theory and the Management of Professional Sports Clubs: The Case of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Norm O’Reilly 19. Proposing a Relationship Marketing Theory for Sport Clubs Hans Jansson and Sten Söderman 20. The Network of Value Captures in Football Club Management: A Framework to Develop and Analyse Competitive Advantage in Professional Team Sports Harald Dolles and Sten Söderman 21. Panel Econometrics in Sports Economics Research: Player Remuneration and Sporting Performance Bernd Frick 22. Examining Corporate Social Responsibility in Football: The Application of Grounded Theory Methodology Christos Anagnostopoulos PART VI: SPORT BRANDING AND SPONSORING 23. A Review of Fan Identity and its Influence on Sport Sponsorship Effectiveness Torsten Schlesinger 24. State of the Art and Science in Sponsorship-linked Marketing T. Bettina Cornwell 25. Participant Observation in Sport Management Research: Collecting and Interpreting Data from a Successful World Land Speed Record Attempt Mark Dibben and Harald Dolles 26. Brand Equity Models in the Spotlight of Sport Business Tim Ströbel and Herbert Woratschek PART VII: REFLECTION 27. From Outside Lane to Inside Track: Sport Management Research in the Twenty-first Century Simon Chadwick 28. The Special Features of Sport: A Critical Revisit Aaron C.T. Smith and Bob Stewart 29. Outlook: Sport and Business – A Future Research Agenda Harald Dolles and Sten Söderman Index
£212.00
Carnegie Publishing Ltd Early Modern Manchester
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume takes a look at aspects of Manchester's history in the centuries before its industrial heyday, a much overlooked yet crucial in its development. The topics are parts of an historical jigsaw, building in to a picture of Early Modern Manchester and its social, religious, political and economic life.
£9.50
Carnegie Publishing Ltd Sport in Manchester
Book SynopsisAn excellent book which celebrates the remarkable richness of the sporting culture of the Manchester area.
£11.40
Soccer Books Ltd Scottish F.A.Cup 1873-2019 - The Complete Results
Book SynopsisThe book contains a statistical record of this, the 2nd oldest football competition in the world. In addition to the results of every game from the first in 1873 to the 2019 Final, also has full line-ups for Finals and other statistics too.
£18.95
Soccer Books Ltd The Complete Results & Line-ups of the Copa
Book SynopsisThis book contains a complete match-by-match statistical record of the Copa Libertadores de América from 2020 through to the Final match of the 2023 competition. This highly prestigious international club competition (organised by the South American football federation, CONMEBOL) is more simply known as just the Copa Libertadores and is keenly contested by the top clubs from South American countries each year.
£33.75
St David's Press Don't Take Me Home
Book SynopsisEuro 2016 will forever have a special place in the hearts and memories of Wales football supporters, especially the tens of thousands who travelled to France and filled the stadiums with song, joy and colour as they proudly took their place in the spectacular 'Red Wall'. Bryn Law, author of the acclaimed Zombie Nation Awakes, was one of those passionate fans who fulfilled a life-long dream of following the Wales national team to a major tournament and 'Don't Take Me Home' is his diary of that magical month that gripped the whole nation. From arranging time off work to organising travel, accommodation and the all-important match tickets - as well as trying to explain to his patient and long-suffering family that he couldn't be sure exactly when he'd be back - Bryn perfectly describes the steep, tricky and expensive learning-curve faced by thousands of Welsh fans as he criss-crossed France by plane, car, camper van, tram and bus, desperate not to miss a match whilst enjoying the company of his friends and fellow fans. In 'Don't Take Me Home' Welsh fans can relive every game of the Euro 2016 experience from a supporter's perspective. Everyone has their own favourite memory of the tournament and Bryn lovingly recalls every game on that joyful journey: from the amazing scenes in Bordeaux to the 'chin up' disappointment of Lens; the perfect performance in Toulouse to the Celtic party in Paris; and from the sheer euphoria of Lille to the pride and au revoir in Lyon. Bryn Law's emotional, humorous yet insightful diary explains why Welsh fans - whenever they are asked about their experiences at Euro 2016 - smile, wipe away a tear and say 'It was the best month of my life': 'Don't Take Me Home'.Trade Review'Zombie Nation Awakes' was the story of the journey to France. 'Don't Take Me Home' is a record of the culmination of that epic journey. It tells of the indomitable spirit of the long-suffering football fan, the bond between supporters and the unbridled joy of seeing your team not just winning but surpassing all expectations. Nobody could be better placed or better informed to document and tell the wonderful story.' Barry Horne, from his Preface, 'I've had some great experiences as a player, for club and country, but I'll be a lucky man indeed if anything I ever experience in the future matches the summer of 2016. It was just the most unbelievable and enjoyable few weeks of my life! I'm pretty sure we managed to give Bryn a few good memories, as seen in his story of the greatest summer of all of our lives, enjoy!', Chris Gunter, from his Foreword.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1. France: Euro 2016 - Group B, 2. Bordeaux: Wales v Slovakia, 3. Lens: England v Wales, 4. Toulouse: Russia v Wales, 5. Paris: Wales v Northern Ireland, 6. Lille: Belgium v Wales, 7. Lyon: Portugal v Wales, Epilogue
£13.29
St James's House World Cup Motty
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£13.49
Corinthian Pride Restored: The Inside Story of the Lions in
Book SynopsisThis inside story of the Lions in South Africa will preserve the memories of the millions of fans who follow the tour in the press, on Sky and at the games themselves. A Lions tour is the pinnacle in the career of any rugby player from the four Home Unions. It is also increasingly a highlight in the life of the vast number of travelling supporters and indeed of any rugby follower. The "Complete Book of the Lions Tour to South Africa 2009" will be an enduring record of what is bound to be an outstanding, sometimes controversial and always absorbing six weeks of rugby history, from the first match on 30th May to the third, and final, Test against the Springboks on 4th July. "The Complete Book of the Lions Tour to South Africa 2009" will recall every aspect of the tour from selection and preparation, through the early bruising encounters in the warm-up games, the high points and the low, the constant battle against injuries, the mind games and the man management, the individual successes and disappointments, gruelling training sessions and lighter moments off the field but most of all the Test series itself. The BBC's voice of rugby Ian Robertson masterminds the book as its editor and will provide comments and interviews with all the key figures on both sides. Mick Cleary's perceptive writing will throw much light on the atmosphere within the South African and Lions camps throughout the tour, examining tactics, game plans in practice on the field, individual players within the squads, including Ronan O'Gara, Brian O'Driscoll and Phil Vickery, and the leadership of Lions captain Paul O'Connell.
£18.00
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd The Ashes Miscellany
Book Synopsis3rd editon of the popular anthology of all things relating to the Ashes.
£9.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Ashes Match of My Life: Fourteen Ashes Stars
Book SynopsisFourteen Ashes legends come together to tell the stories behind their most thrilling triumphs in the historic series - enabling cricket fans to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men in the middle of the field, playing their hearts out for England and Australia in one of the sporting world's most intense rivalries. All the drama and intrigue of more than half a century of Ashes action is captured, from Sir Donald Bradman in the 1940s via Geoffrey Boycott and Jeff Thomson, Merv Hughes and Mark Taylor and into the new millennium, recreating all the excitement of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath taking on Michael Vaughan's England. Each player winds back the clock to reveal the tension, controversy, sledging, humour and passion involved in pursuit of glory - and the true cricketing greatness which can only ever be grasped within an Ashes series.
£12.74
Demand Media Limited Ashes Player by Player
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£9.74
BackPage Press Limited Cup Tied
Book SynopsisOne hundred and fifty years after it was first contested, photographer Alan McCredie and writer Daniel Gray spent the 2023/24 football season seeking out the charms of the modern Scottish Cup. Travelling to matches from hamlet to Hampden, they found them in abundance.
£21.24
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Wimbledon 2014: The Official Story of The
Book SynopsisWimbledon 2014 is recorded in this official annual.
£17.00
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Wimbledon 2015: The Official Story of the
Book SynopsisThe evocative and beautifully illustrated retelling of the 2015 Wimbledon championships.
£17.00
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Le Tour De France 2015: The Official Review
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£17.00
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Wimbledon 2016: The Official Story of the
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£17.00
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Wimbledon 2018: The Official Story of the
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£17.00
Evro Publishing Le Mans The Official History 192329
Book SynopsisOfficially licensed with the ACO, the organisers of the annual Le Mans 24 Hours race, this sumptuous book is the sixth title in a decade-by-decade series that is building up into a multi-volume set covering every race.
£40.00
Great Northern Books Ltd Last Of The Summer Wickets: Tales from the
Book SynopsisThe day the county cricket fixtures are revealed each winter, hoteliers in Scarborough get ready for their phones to melt. The migration of cricket fans each August to the North Yorkshire coast has yet to feature in a nature documentary but county cricket by the seaside has been a Yorkshire institution since 1876. Be transported to one of Yorkshire's finest sporting amphitheatres. Enjoy tales from the game and town that will surprise and delight, like the time the PA system picked up a funeral during play or when Derek Randall gave Sarfraz Nawaz a wire rubbish bin to aid his ability to field. There are interviews with fans, players and coaches past and present and those who have been coming to Scarborough for up to 50 years. Read Geoffrey Boycott's last innings for Yorkshire in his own words, Ken Rutherford's 317 in a day recalled by the man himself and Jason Gillespie on his favourite Festival memories. John Fuller travels to the coastal town to find the characters and stories, watch Yorkshire in action and tap into Scarborough's enduring appeal.
£9.49
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Wimbledon 2021: The official story of The
Book SynopsisThe official, licensed story of one of the biggest sporting events of 2020, full of stunning imagery and gripping text.
£21.25
Polaris Publishing Limited World in their Hands: The Story of the First
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Sunday Times Rugby Book of the Year 2023 World in their Hands recounts the remarkable events that led to a group of friends from south-west London staging the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. The tournament was held just 13 years after teams from University College London and King’s contested a match that catalysed the growth of the women’s game in the UK, and the organisers overcame myriad obstacles before, during and after the World Cup. Those challenges, which included ingrained misogyny, motherhood, a recession, the Gulf War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, provide a fitting framing device for a book that celebrates female achievement in the face of adversity. Although ostensibly a story about women’s rugby, this is a tale that has rare crossover appeal. It is not only the account of a group of inspirational women who took on the institutional misogyny that existed in rugby clubs across the globe to put on a first ever Women’s Rugby World Cup. It is also the compelling and relatable tale of how those women, their peers and others in the generations before them, reshaped the idea of what it means to be a woman, finding acceptance and friendship on boggy rugby pitches. At the time, with the men’s game tying itself up in knots about professionalism and apartheid, these women were a breath of fresh air. Three decades on, their achievements deserve to be highlighted to a wider audience.Trade Review'A remarkable and inspirational story' -- Sarah Mockford * Rugby World *'A hilarious, thoroughly interesting and endearing read about those who paved the way for women's rugby today. One of the best rugby stories in history - men's or women's - told perfectly' -- Jessica Hayden * The Times *'An uplifting and outstanding effort to tell the story of the amazing pioneers behind the 1991 World Cup. This is a story that deserved its own spotlight and Martyn has done a terrific job in bringing it all together' -- Ali Donnelly * Scrumqueens *'Thomas has done brilliantly to unearth a treasure trove of important stories from those who have made women’s rugby what it is today. An extraordinary, empowering and truly engaging read' -- Fiona Tomas * The Telegraph *
£16.19
TFM Publishing Ltd Roger Albert Clark Rally: the first 20 years: The
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Britain's most challenging special stage rally for a generation. The initial idea was to run a 'proper rally' and that has certainly been achieved through the dedication and determination of Colin Heppenstall, his family and a fantastic team of volunteers.Across 20 years, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has run 15 times. It is an event that has no rival as it recreates a golden era of rallying in the UK when Roger Clark was at his peak, and the original RAC Rally was a multi-day test for every competitor.Since it first ran in 2004, the Roger Albert Clark Rally has grown in stature and following and now has huge competitor interest, big crowds and a vast online following. It is a rally like no other in terms of atmosphere, challenge and sense of achievement for those who get to the finish.This book, with over 500 photographs, many of which have never been seen before, tells the story of each rally and looks at some of the people involved -- both competitors and organisers.The 2023 event was the biggest and toughest yet, covering 350 special stage miles in the forests of England, Scotland, and Wales.For anyone who has been involved in this rally, this book will bring back fabulous memories as well as serving as the definitive record of the first 20 years.
£28.00
Trinorth Ltd A Striking Summer
Book SynopsisStephen Brenkley captures the drama of the 1926 Ashes series, delves into the characters of the players and shows how in such troubled times the game of cricket briefly united the nation.
£18.00
Scribe Publications Ashes 2023: a cricket classic
Book SynopsisA great cricket series, as reported by a great cricket writer. High hopes were held for the Ashes of 2023. They were exceeded in an instant classic of five Tests between a bold England and a battling Australia, finally drawn two-all. Ashes 2023 captures all the drama and skill, as well as the controversy over a stumping at Lord’s that followed in the tradition of Bodyline as a clash of cultures and of stereotypes. With a foot in both camps, Gideon Haigh wrote for The Australian in Australia and The Times in the UK. This book mixes his popular match reports with new material to create a priceless memento of an unforgettable series.Trade Review‘Exquisite.’ -- Patrick Goldsmith * Yorke Peninsula Country Times *
£17.09
Kitchen Press Eat Bike Cook: Food Stories & Recipes from Female
Book SynopsisEat Bike Cook brings together 40 delicious easy recipes created to meet the energy demands of cyclists, with tips, hacks and food diaries from women cyclists, both professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. There are quick, up-and-at-'em breakfast ideas to charge you up pre-ride, energy-boosting back pocket picnics to keep you going strong while you're on the road and wonderfully restorative main meals to share with friends once you've crossed the finish line. With stunning food photography and illustrations by Kitty Pemberton-Platt, whose drawings have lit up Instagram with their honest visualisations of what female cyclists really eat. As well as providing inspiration on easy and tasty ways to fuel for days on the bike, Eat Bike Cook is a celebration of the female cycling community: of the great chat in a cafe mid-ride, of the handful of Haribos that gets you through the last 25km and the shared beer and burger at the end of the day.Trade Review'Both a genuinely useful collection of solid recipes for Sunday spinners and sportive-smashers alike, and a fascinating and refreshingly non-judgemental glimpse into other people’s ride-day routines – who knew you could cram so much into a jersey pocket?!' -- Felicity Cloake, author of Another Croissant for the Road'A really intelligent & usable format for a cookbook, with insights from some serious hitters like Tiffany Cromwell and Lizzy Banks - clever stuff' -- Alan Murchison (author of The Cycling Chef)
£9.50
Wilkinson Publishing The Commentators: 100 Years of Sports Commentary
Book SynopsisAward-winning commentator Michael Schiavello examines the greatest sports commentators in history, the best calls ever heard, and offers stories from his own journey through the sports broadcasting world as 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of sports commentary. THE COMMENTATORS reviews over 60 of the best moments in sports history and examines some of the finest plays and commentary calls across 20 different sports including soccer, American football, golf, boxing, Formula One, horse racing, ice hockey, athletics, tennis, baseball, cricket, professional wrestling, darts, rugby, cycling and more. And the biggest sports events including Olympics (summer and winter), FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, World Series, Rugby World Cup. A powerful story unfolding during a sports event can inspire us about a sport we have never watched, an athlete we havent heard of, or a country weve never visited or even located on a map. Stories engross an audience and engage them on an emotional level. Once a commentator captures an audiences emotions, they are putty in their hands. The power of sports lies within those individuals and the ability of the commentator to tell those stories.
£17.99
Upstart Press Ltd A Biker's Tale
Book SynopsisAn hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. To be able to appreciate the story, the reader needs to be young at heart, have a vivid imagination and a love for adventure. If that sounds like you, join the writer on his journey, and experience his daily ups and downs with him. The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike ‘brevet’ (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. It starts at the most northern point of the North Island, Cape Reinga, and finishes at Stirling Point, just south of Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. The Tour is held biennially and requires participants to follow a set route covering 3,000 km which consists of existing mountain bike trails scattered throughout the country and connected by back country roads. The Tour is unsupported, so participants carry their own gear. To be awarded the brevet, the riders need to cover the full distance within 30 days. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour. His experience was different from what he expected. He encountered all types of challenges, from getting lost to physical ailments, serious weather events and loneliness. In between he had plenty of time to contemplate and let his thoughts and imagination run free. It helped him pass the time. He was seen late at night, furiously hammering away on his laptop, regardless of how tired he was, reliving the events and contemplations of the day. It helped him make sense of his journey and how it fitted into the complex world we live in. He called it his ‘administration’.
£12.59
Bocconi University Press Qatar the Land of Sports and Events: Human
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£89.10
Giorgio Nada Editore Superbike 2012-2013: The Official Book
Book SynopsisThe Spanish rider Carlos Checa triumphed in the 2011 World Superbike Championship aboard the Italian Ducati. Second and third places in the standings went to the excellent Marco Melandri, in his first year in the SBK series, and to Max Biaggi, winner of the 2010 edition. The 2012 season opened at Philip Island in Australia, inaugurating a championship that will also see a race in Russia at the brand-new Moscow Raceway. Once again, this edition of the Superbike World Championship Official Book is intended as the reference volume for the world of production-derived" racers, the bikes that have for many years now represented the beating heart of motorcycle sport, combining fierce competition with high technology, without neglecting the close ties with road-going machinery. Race by race, the book describes the 2012 season, above all through the spectacular photos taken by Fabrizio Porrozzi, complemented by the ever-pertinent texts of his brother Claudio. As well as reporting on the major championship, the book also features chapters devoted to the other categories (Supersport, Superstock 1000, Superstock 600) completing the packed World Championship programme.
£27.55
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Economics Of Intercollegiate Sports, The
Book SynopsisWhy do universities place so much emphasis on athletics? Are the salaries of head coaches excessive? Should student-athletes be paid? Why is there so much cheating in college sports? Should athletic departments be subsidized by the university? Does Title IX unfairly discriminate against men's sports? This textbook is designed to help teach students about the business of college sports, particularly the big-money sports of football and basketball, allowing them to answer these and other important questions. The book provides undergraduate students with the information and economic tools to analyze the behavior of the NCAA, athletic conferences, and individual colleges and universities in the market for college sports. Specific topics include the markets for athletes and coaches, the importance of athletics for colleges and universities, the finances of athletic departments, the influence of the media in commercializing college sports, issues of race and gender, and the possibilities for reforming college sports.Table of ContentsHistory of Intercollegiate Athletics; Cartels in College Sports; The Labor Market for College Athletes; Athletics and Academics; Labor Market for College Coaches; The Athletic Department and the University; The Media and Intercollegiate Sports; Race and Gender Issues in Intercollegiate Sports; Reforming College Sports; Case Studies.
£110.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Economics Of Intercollegiate Sports, The
Book SynopsisWhy do universities place so much emphasis on athletics? Are the salaries of head coaches excessive? Should student-athletes be paid? Why is there so much cheating in college sports? Should athletic departments be subsidized by the university? Does Title IX unfairly discriminate against men's sports? This textbook is designed to help teach students about the business of college sports, particularly the big-money sports of football and basketball, allowing them to answer these and other important questions. The book provides undergraduate students with the information and economic tools to analyze the behavior of the NCAA, athletic conferences, and individual colleges and universities in the market for college sports. Specific topics include the markets for athletes and coaches, the importance of athletics for colleges and universities, the finances of athletic departments, the influence of the media in commercializing college sports, issues of race and gender, and the possibilities for reforming college sports.Table of ContentsHistory of Intercollegiate Athletics; Cartels in College Sports; The Labor Market for College Athletes; Athletics and Academics; Labor Market for College Coaches; The Athletic Department and the University; The Media and Intercollegiate Sports; Race and Gender Issues in Intercollegiate Sports; Reforming College Sports; Case Studies.
£58.90
