Sports and outdoor recreation Books
Workman Publishing Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance
Book SynopsisFinding self-acceptance both on and off the mat. In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday—a yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living. In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why it’s a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke. She calls out an American yoga complex that prefers debating the merits of cotton versus polyblend leggings rather than owning up to its overwhelming Whiteness. She questions why the Western take on yoga so often misses—or misuses—the tradition’s spiritual dimension. And reveals what she calls her own “whole-ass problematic”: Growing up Baháí, loving astrology, learning to meditate, finding prana in music. And in the end, Jessamyn invites every reader to find the authentic spirit of yoke—linking that good and that bad, that light and that dark.Trade Review“Through a series of charming and thoughtful autobiographical essays, Yoke ultimately explains why Stanley practices yoga in the first place.”–Marie Claire “Jessamyn Stanley takes her “all-bodies, all-abilities” approach to teaching yoga off the mat with Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, a book of personal essays about life—the good, the bad, and loving all of yourself.” –Bust Magazine "Yoke, unpacks the deeper meaning of yoga, beyond perfecting your downward dog." –InStyle "In Yoke, she uses her own life as a metaphor to further explore the coming together of mind and body, light and the dark, good and the bad - both on and off the mat." –People "Yoke is full of the kind of wisdom, honesty, and vulnerability that can only come from someone who’s mastered the art of yoking in all its forms: the physical, the spiritual, the mental." –Refinery29 "Enlightening and a joy to read." –Goop "Eye-opening, informative and always a joy to read." –PopSugar "This is a book for all readers, as a practical manual for embodied spiritual activism, a guide to decolonizing wellness, a tool for recognizing privilege, and a reminder that yoga isn’t the corporate fantasy businesses make it out to be. Essential reading." —Library Journal Starred Review Readers who have dealt with struggles of impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and the difficulty of fitting into a space where no one looks like them will relate strongly. Abstract, funny, heartfelt, and inspiring, Yoke is a fundamental book for those learning to feel present in their emotions and to take up space for themselves, both on the yoga mat and off. –Booklist Starred Review “Her reflections on topics such as meditation, imposter syndrome, wealth inequality, racism, cannabis use, sexual abuse and the sacredness of music are heartfelt and often searing. She is strongly declarative, and this makes for a narrative that allows readers to really know this author, which is, after all, what many readers want: connection.” –BookPage “Jessamyn Stanley is the yogi we all needed—her perspectives are equal parts hilariously real and starkly insightful; I never knew I’d learn so much about myself while laughing so hard.” —Tess Holiday, model and author of The Not So Subtle Art of Being a Fat Girl “Jessamyn speaks unapologetically from her heart and gives the reader permission to do the same.” —Adriene Mishler, founder of Yoga with Adriene and Find What Feels Good “Read this book. It will bring you back home to you. Yoke is powerfully honest, but above all it’s a book that will remind you of your own ability to yoke; to untie; to arrive at that centered place inside where all the pieces of you fit together.” —Rachel Brathen, author of Yoga Girl and founder of yogagirl.com “Jessamyn’s voice is the wake-up call we all need: irreverent, insightful, brutally honest, and straight-up funny. Stanley encourages us to peel back those layers, unlearn what we’ve been taught, and give ourselves the freedom to become who we were always meant to be.” —Kathryn Budig, author of Aim True and cohost of Free Cookies “Jessamyn Stanley is that rare combination of radical honesty, deep empathy, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to her craft. Yoke is the antidote to fluffy self-help culture that, at its core, is anything but healing. There is no wellness without realness, and Jessamyn never strays from her center. In turn, she helps to root us deeply within our own. This book, like its author, is a gem.” —Chani Nicholas, author of You Were Born for This and cocreated of the CHANI app
£12.34
Peak to Privy It's a Race: Imagery of the Transcontinental Race
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£27.00
Quercus Publishing Mountains According to G
Book SynopsisGeraint Thomas's inside guide to twenty-five of the greatest cycling climbs in the world.Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the challenge of an iconic mountain. There have been fine books about the big climbs before but never from the voice of an elite GC winner, taking you inside what these climbs really feel like, where the attacks come, where the pain kicks in. From best-known big-hitters, via pro-peloton favourites, to the secret climbs Geraint has come to love, and featuring Australia, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Mallorca and Wales, this is the cyclist's secret manual.
£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc Your Putting Solution: A Tour-Proven Approach to
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£22.49
Triumph Books Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge
Book SynopsisDocumenting his notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL. As Probert played as hard off the ice as on, he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was jailed for carrying cocaine across the border, and survived a near fatal motorcycle crash all during his professional career, and he wanted to tell his story in his own words to set the record straight. When he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 45 on July 5, 2010, he was hard at work on his memoir—a gripping journey through the life of Bob Probert, with jaw-dropping stories of his on-ice battles and his reckless encounters with drugs, alcohol, police, customs officials, courts, and the NHL, told in his own voice and with his rich sense of humor.
£14.95
Ten Speed Press Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played
Book SynopsisIllustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female athletes highlights their stories and achievements in more than 40 sports while exploring the challenges they overcame, in a volume that includes entries for such notables as Billie Jean King and Simone Biles. By the best-selling author of Women in Science.
£13.49
PM Press Soccer Vs. The State 2nd Edition: Tackling
Book SynopsisA rare look at the political history of football.
£17.09
Seven Stories Press,U.S. The NBA In Black And White: The Memoir of a
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£16.99
Weldon Owen Hunting and Gathering Survival Manual: 221
Book SynopsisA manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild. From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman—and eating like a king. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast’s library. Whether you’re using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you’re lost in the woods or surviving a natural disaster. This book demystifies it all, with simple hints and step-by-step illustrations to make you a self-sufficient survivor—in your backyard or in the wild.
£10.79
Weldon Owen, Incorporated The Ultimate Shooting Skills Manual
Book SynopsisOutdoor Life Shooting Editor John B Snow teaches you all you need to skillfully exercise your Second Amendment rights with this comprehensive guide to sport, self defense, and target shooting.New for 2020, this Paperback edition of Outdoor Life’s Ultimate Shooting Skills manual is the perfect guide to being a stronger sportsman and responsible gun owner. John B Snow, shooting editor of Outdoor Life magazine shares over 200 tips to improve your range and field shooting skills.
£11.69
Weldon Owen The Total Bicycling Manual: 268 Ways to Optimize
Book SynopsisCovering everything from choosing the right bike and rules of the road, to maintenance and customization, this practical guide is a must-have for every bike owner from beginner to advanced.Fix a flat, winterize your bike, try a road race, and more. This is your guide to everything you might need to enjoy the sport of cycling in one comprehensive manual. Find your perfect bike, customize your ride without spending a fortune, learn to do your own repairs and maintenance, ride with confidence whether in traffic or on the trail, and participate in races, cyclocross, and other biking activities. PRACTICAL EXPERT ADVICE Bicycle Times magazine reaches hundreds of thousands of “everyday cyclists.” Their mission is to make cycling fun and accessible for everyone: families, commuters, travelers, and weekend warriors included. CYCLE WITH CONFIDENCE Filled with practical, wheels-on-the-ground tips, this book will make you a safer and smarter rider. Never fear getting stranded by the roadside without the tools or know-how to fix your ride. CYCLING BASICS, RIDING SKILLS, AND ADVENTURES! A complete breakdown of essential cycling information from choosing the correct bike to suit your needs to understanding the drive train, terrain tips, rules of the road, and more. Learn everything you need to get the most out of your two-wheeled adventure. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Tips and education on how to repair and maintain your bike. Learn to fix a flat, perform a basic tune-up, change brakes, and everything else you may encounter in keeping your bicycle ready when you are.
£11.04
ECW Press,Canada The Death Of Wcw: 10th Anniversary of the
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£17.84
ECW Press,Canada The Woman Who Would Be King: The MADUSA Story
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£24.64
Chronicle Books Men in Blazers Present Gods of Soccer: The
Book SynopsisFrom the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers, comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death list of the greatest soccer players of all time. Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories. To the list-maker, that 100 feels objective. Unequivocal. An absolute truth. This is one such list. Written with the same signature Men in Blazers humor found in their New York Times bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and accompanied by Nate Kitch's iconic photographic illustrations, Men in Blazers share the stories of household names like David Beckham and Alex Morgan, along with cult icons such as Garrincha, the Brazilian star of the 1960s who was born with one leg six inches shorter than the other, and Briana Scurry, a trailblazer who paved a path for young Black soccer-playing women. Page by page, you will revel in the depictions of players you adore, discover tales you have never heard, and experience vivid stories of dreams, loyalty, perseverance, creativity, and luck. Together, they form an alternative telling of the history of soccer, tracing the evolution of the men's and women's games around the globe, one unlikely, unbelievable, unforgettable career at a time. Thanks to the transcendent career arcs depicted within, Gods of Soccer is rife with tales that will make readers' hearts soar. Encourage them to dream. And then quickly rush off to make their own lists. FOR READERS OF: Complete Book of Soccer, The Baseball 100, Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and Reborn in the USA A COMPANION TO MEN IN BLAZERS PODCAST AND SHOWS: This is the perfect companion for avid fans of the Men in Blazers podcast, one of the largest soccer podcasts in the world, and their weekly NBC show. A GREAT GIFT: Surprise the soccer fans in your life or introduce someone to the sport with God's of Soccer . This will make a fantastic gift for both novice and die-hard players and soccer fans of all ages.
£24.64
Pitch Publishing Ltd Unsung: Not All Heroes Wear Kits (Behind the
Book SynopsisUnsung offers an illuminating insight behind the scenes of professional sport, looking beyond the headlines and behind the athletes to introduce and celebrate sport's unheralded heroes. A sporting anthology of the unheard, the unsaid and the unusual, Unsung shines a rare spotlight on the integral men and women in the shadows, interwoven into the fabric of sport. Find out how F1 mechanics fine-tune the finest margin in sport. Meet the trigger-happy athletics starters who can break as many dreams as they make. Hear from the cycling moto pilots whose job it is to keep up, but keep out of the way. And learn how snowmaking scientists go to war with Mother Nature at every Winter Olympics. While its biggest stars and household names enjoy the glory, tucked away amidst sport's small print and voiceless under its fanfare is a band of unsung heroes rarely acknowledged, let alone championed. These are their stories, told over 12 standalone chapters. Unsung introduces the sports stars you don't know, telling the stories you can't miss.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Herbert Sutcliffe: Cricket Maestro
Book SynopsisA national hero in his playing days, Herbert Sutcliffe belongs to a select band of all-time cricketing greats. Alan Hill’s award-winning biography of the Yorkshire and England batsman charts his extraordinary transformation from cobbler’s apprentice to urbane gentleman: one of the coolest, most determined and technically accomplished practitioners the game has ever known.Blessed with the looks of a matinee idol, Sutcliffe was a complex, often enigmatic, personality. As a cricketer, he was touched with genius. His career spanned exactly the years between the wars and he performed with distinction in every one of those seasons. He scored 50,138 first-class runs, including 149 centuries, and his remarkable Test average of 60.73 is the highest for an English batsman – higher than those of Hobbs, Hammond or Hutton.Herbert Sutcliffe: Cricket Maestro calls upon the reminiscences of Bob Wyatt, Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Len Hutton and Les Ames among other illustrious contemporaries, to evoke the splendour of Sutcliffe’s achievements for Yorkshire and England, and to bring to life the vivacious story of one of the greatest batsmen ever.
£12.34
Liverpool University Press Played in Liverpool: Charting the heritage of a
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£21.99
Milo Books Iceman
Book Synopsisthe no-holds-barred story of the world's biggest star in combat sports and the baddest man on the planet.
£7.59
Milo Books Cockney Reds
Book SynopsisThe story of the notorious Cockney Reds, told by someone who was on the front lines.
£8.54
Polaris Publishing Limited Behind the Dragon: Playing Rugby for Wales
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is a complete history of the Welsh rugby union team – told by the players themselves. Based on a combination of painstaking research into the early years of the Wales team to interviews with a vast array of Test match players and coaches from the Second World War to the present day, Ross Harries delves to the very heart of what it means to play for Wales, painting a unique and utterly compelling picture of the game in the only words that can truly do so: the players' own. Behind the Dragon lifts the lid on what it is to pull on the famous red shirt – the trials and tribulations behind the scenes, the glory, the drama and the honour on the field, and the heart-warming tales of friendship and humour off it. Absorbing and illuminating, this is the ultimate history of Welsh rugby – told, definitively, by the men who have been there and done it.Trade Review'Ross Harries has written a history book like no other' -- Peter Jackson * The Rugby Paper *'A tremendous book. What an array of fantastic characters and insights ... both laugh out loud and poignant' -- Tom English * BBC Sport *'Punchy, revelatory, irresistible' -- Alan Pearey * Rugby World *'An epic story by the men who created legends in the Welsh jersey' -- Stephen Jones * The Sunday Times *
£15.29
Aurora Metro Publications 50 Women in Sport
Book SynopsisWith an overview of the history of women in sport, by Sport Historian Professor Jean Williams, this book celebrates our female sports pioneers and legends as well as featuring insightful interviews with over 25 women in sport today. Full colour illustrated hardback.Trade Review"A lovely tribute to so many incredible women in sport. A great and inspiring read."--Alison Kirvan, sports writer and editor "Author"; 'Beginning with a fascinating overview of the history of women in sport, Gemma Lumsdaine's 50 Women in Sport is a timely reference book. It catalogues the rise of women's sport, featuring many famous sportswomen including Paralympians across a diverse range of sports. It contains profiles of twenty-five women, notably the recently retired Serena Williams and our very own Cathy Freeman. It is accompanied by many colourful photographs and interesting information about various female champions. It captures the remarkable legacy of multiple women in sports from many nationalities and has a handy Index, making it a fine resource that will inspire all readers and sports fans alike. The interviews of women athletes like Meg Lanning are insightful and make this a four and a half star read rating. My thanks to Supernova Books and the author, for an uncorrected advanced reader copy for review purposes. As always, the opinions herein are totally my own and freely given.' -**** Michael B, reviewer NetGalley; '50 Women in Sport far exceeded what I was expecting. A few biographical sketches, some nice photographs, maybe a nice mix of sports and eras. Well, I got all that and more. This offers a wonderful short history of women in sport, highlighting the pioneers that many haven't heard of as well as the more contemporary stars we have. Then we get some excellent historical photographs and the biographical sketches tell not just about the woman's life and career but places her in her historical period, obstacles that faced all athletes plus the ones only women faced. The interviews with contemporary figures were wonderful. One major contrast with the stars of the past and our current ones is who gets to frame their stories. While this book is an excellent example of recovering the lives of the past athletes, today's athletes have more opportunity to tell their own stories, to highlight the positives and negatives of being a female athlete in this world. So the interviews were a very welcome format. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in women's sports, from the history to the current range of sports. This would be especially wonderful for young budding female athletes, as both empowerment and knowing the shoulders upon which they stand.' - ***** Jack M, Reviewer Netgalley; 'GIRLS RUN THE WORLD!!!! I love this book!!! I loved reading about these amazing women & their accomplishments in sports and life.' -***** Lashanda C, Reviewer Netgalley; "I was enlightened by the book and some of the women's achievements and stories were incredible. I loved the fact I can pick it up and come back to it as each story is short. Well illustrated and a good read." - Denise Large, sports broadcast director; "A great book to acquire that shows some of the biggest sports stars in women's sports. I think this will be a very popular addition tonsgare sit( our readers and be an inspiration especially to women of all ages." Jill Speedman - Librarian;
£22.49
OWN IT! Soccology
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£9.49
Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. Sports Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice
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£21.84
Krause Publications AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair
Book SynopsisMaintain and Set Up Your AR-15!Whether you''re a beginner who is new to the AR-15 or are an intermediate shooter, you''ll find everything you need to know to keep your AR-15 operating smoothly in AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair. Written by master gunsmith and best-selling AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America''s favorite rifle.It''s all here! Hundreds of detailed photos Step-by-step maintenance & repair Accessories & modifications Tips, tools & techniques And more! If you need to disassemble and maintain your AR rifle, or you''re ready to swap barrels or handguards, add optics, or customize its stock, AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair tells you everything you need to know. From field-stripping to keeping an AR functioning at its peak no matter how harsh the environment, Sweeney gets under the hood with you to keep it running.
£23.39
Random House USA Inc How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally
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£10.44
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Women Making Waves: Trailblazing Surfers In and
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£24.00
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Sports Marketing: A Global Approach to Theory and Practice
Book SynopsisSports are big business. Most companies want to expand into global markets, enhance their brand and understand varying market conditions. This textbook supports sports marketing students as they learn about the challenges and opportunities that are specific to the global sports industry. Written from the perspective of different stakeholders in the sports sector, such as fans, sports entity holders, clubs, sponsors and the sports media, it offers a holistic view of this evolving and ever-changing industry.Taking a truly global approach, this textbook helps students understand the current issues facing sports marketing professionals and is relevant across all regions of the world. Drawing on the author’s years of industry and teaching experience, it blends theory and practice with case studies including the International Olympic Committee and FIFA. Crucially, the book provides comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as sports governance, digital marketing, and the globalization of the sports product. Written in an accessible style and accompanied by a full suite of online resources, this textbook is for ideal for anyone looking to excel as a sports marketer or progress within the wider sports industry. It is a valuable resource for Sports Marketing courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels.Table of Contents The Global Sports Sector in Context Sport and Its Role and Contribution to Society and Economic Development Sports Governance Understanding Fans and Their Consumption of Sport Sports Distribution and Media Rights Formulating and Implementing Sports Marketing Strategy Ticketing Strategies in the Sports Sector The Sports Product and Brand-Building Decisions Globalization Strategies for the Sports Product Managing the Sports Sponsorship Process Future Challenges for Sports Marketers
£52.24
Prime Books Guardiola Vs Mourinho: More Than Coaches
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£9.49
Random House USA Inc Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNOW WITH A NEW WORKBOOKDeena Kastor was a star youth runner with tremendous promise, yet her career almost ended after college, when her competitive method—run as hard as possible, for fear of losing—fostered a frustration and negativity and brought her to the brink of burnout. On the verge of quitting, she took a chance and moved to the high altitudes of Alamosa, Colorado, where legendary coach Joe Vigil had started the first professional distance-running team. There she encountered the idea that would transform her running career: the notion that changing her thinking—shaping her mind to be more encouraging, kind, and resilient—could make her faster than she’d ever imagined possible. Building a mind so strong would take years of effort and discipline, but it would propel Kastor to the pinnacle of running—to American records in every distance from the 5K to the marathon—and to the accomplishment of earning America’s first Olympic medal in the marathon in twenty years.Let Your Mind Run is a fascinating intimate look inside the mind of an elite athlete, a remarkable story of achievement, and an insightful primer on how the small steps of cultivating positivity can give anyone a competitive edge.
£10.79
The History Press Ltd Ferenc Puskas
Book SynopsisProvides an account of Ferenc Puskas: his growing up in Soviet-occupied Hungary, travelling the world with the national side and army team Honved, and his different achievements in the game of football.
£12.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd AI for Sports
Book SynopsisIt seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is always just five years away, but it never arrives. Recently, however, developments have made the practical utility of game theory a genuine reality. Will sport provide the petri dish in which AI will prove itself? What do domain specialists like managers and coaches want to know that they can't currently find out, and can AI provide the answer? What competitive advantages might AI provide for recruitment, performance and tactics, health and fitness, pedagogy, broadcasting, eSports, gambling and stadium design in the future? Written by leading experts in both sports management and AI, AI for Sports begins to answer these and many other questions on the future of AI for sports.Trade Review“Artificial Intelligence can drive your car, select your favourite music and outfox grandmasters at the chessboard, but it is also becoming a crucial tool in global sports. AI is now able to predict when athletes are most likely to suffer injuries and which areas of their body are most at risk of fatigue. We are at the beginning of the AI age in sports and the next decade is likely to see it become increasingly important to all athletes and teams. In AI for Sports, Brady, Tuyls, and Omidshafiei give readers a glimpse into the future and explain just why AI is not only here to stay, but how it will become central to the thinking of team owners, coaches and athletes.” -- Mark Ogden, ESPN Senior Football Writer"AI for Sports is the perfect book for the perfect moment; this time when sports are changing rapidly; and teams, executives and athletes are looking at the games that people play through new, fresh and important lenses. Brady, Tuyls, and Omidshafiei explore that new landscape in a unique way, examining the exploding corner of artificial intelligence through a sports-specific lens, but also, and this is important, looking ahead to potential pitfalls to a relatively new approach. For readers who enjoy learning about teams, their famous processes, and how building rosters and getting the most out of players are changing, they won't be disappointed." -- Greg Bishop, Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated“By providing unique and challenging problems to be solved, and supported by decades’ worth of high-dimensional data streams, the Sports sector can contribute immensely to the development of Artificial Intelligence. In AI for Sports, Brady, Tuyls, & Omidshafiei discuss many different angles and applications within sport which can be supported or improved by the use of AI. It is a truly valuable resource for sports enthusiasts to learn how sports will evolve with the advent of advanced AI, and also for those working in theoretical AI domains to understand the nature of real-world applications and challenges posed by the sports sector.” -- Varuna De-Silva, Senior Lecturer in Machine Intelligence, Loughborough University“Artificial Intelligence can drive your car, select your favourite music and outfox grandmasters at the chessboard, but it is also becoming a crucial tool in global sports. AI is now able to predict when athletes are most likely to suffer injuries and which areas of their body are most at risk of fatigue. We are at the beginning of the AI age in sports and the next decade is likely to see it become increasingly important to all athletes and teams. In AI for Sports, Brady, Tuyls, and Omidshafiei give readers a glimpse into the future and explain just why AI is not only here to stay, but how it will become central to the thinking of team owners, coaches and athletes.” -- Mark Ogden, ESPN Senior Football Writer"AI for Sports is the perfect book for the perfect moment; this time when sports are changing rapidly; and teams, executives and athletes are looking at the games that people play through new, fresh and important lenses. Brady, Tuyls, and Omidshafiei explore that new landscape in a unique way, examining the exploding corner of artificial intelligence through a sports-specific lens, but also, and this is important, looking ahead to potential pitfalls to a relatively new approach. For readers who enjoy learning about teams, their famous processes, and how building rosters and getting the most out of players are changing, they won't be disappointed." -- Greg Bishop, Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated“By providing unique and challenging problems to be solved, and supported by decades’ worth of high-dimensional data streams, the Sports sector can contribute immensely to the development of Artificial Intelligence. In AI for Sports, Brady, Tuyls, & Omidshafiei discuss many different angles and applications within sport which can be supported or improved by the use of AI. It is a truly valuable resource for sports enthusiasts to learn how sports will evolve with the advent of advanced AI, and also for those working in theoretical AI domains to understand the nature of real-world applications and challenges posed by the sports sector.” -- Varuna De-Silva, Senior Lecturer in Machine Intelligence, Loughborough UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. About the Authors. Introduction. Part 1 How Did We Get to Where We Are? 1 Before Turing (pre-1950). 2 The Sports Analyst Cometh. 3 Sabermetrics, Moneyball and AI. Part 2 Where Are We Now? 4 Technology Closes the Gap on Theory. 5 The Sports Ecosystem. 6 The Performance. 7 AI in the Game. 8 AI around the Game. Part 3 Where Do We Go from Here? 9 A Future within the Game. 10 A Future around the Game. Conclusion. Index.
£22.99
Taylor & Francis Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference is the most user-friendly and accessible available reference to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving, active context. Fully updated and revised, the second edition features more illustrations to enhance student learning and an expanded hot topics section to highlight key areas of research in sport and exercise.An accessible format makes it easy for students to locate clear, concise explanations and descriptions of anatomical structures, human movement terms and key concepts. Covering all major anatomical areas, the book includes: an A-to-Z guide to anatomical terms and concepts, from the head to the foot clear and detailed colour illustrations cross-referenced entries throughout hot topics discussed in more detail in sports examples discussed in more detail full references and suggested further reading This book
£36.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) The Philosophy of Play as Life
Book SynopsisIt is now widely acknowledged that play is central to our lives. As a phenomenon, play poses important questions of reality, subjectivity, competition, inclusion and exclusion. This international collection is the third in a series of books (including The Philosophy of Play and Philosophical Perspectives on Play) that aims to build paradigmatic bridges between scholars of philosophy and scholars of play. Divided into four sections (Play as Life, Play as Games, Play as Art and Play as Politics), this book sheds new light on the significance of play for both children and adults in a variety of cultural settings. Its chapters encompass a range of philosophical areas of enquiry such as metaphysics, aesthetics and ethics, and the spectrum of topics explored includes games, jokes, sport and our social relationship with the Internet. With contributions from established and emerging scholars from around the world, The Philosophy of Play as Life is fascinating reading for all those with an interest in playwork, the ethics and philosophy of sport, childhood studies or the philosophy of education. Trade Review"I am sure that many other scholars and practitioners of play may be enchanted by reading here and there in this much welcome and highly commendable, and recommendable, work of play and play of work. The Philosophy at Play conference organizers and book editors, Emily Ryall, Wendy Russell, and Malcolm Maclean deserve high praise in deed for their great efforts in reviving play." – Ejgil Jespersen, Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education, idrottsforum.orgTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Play as Life 1. Bringing Play to Life and Life to Play: A Vitalist Line of Enquiry 2. Play as Portal to Awakening in the Blithesome Wanderings of Chuang Tzu 3. Life-as-play from East to West: A Comparative Analysis of Play in Aurobindo and Schlick 4. Playing in the Web: New Babylon and the Internet Part 2: Play as Games 5. Five Millennia of Player Practices 6. On the Relationship Between Philosophy and Game-Playing 7. Gags and Games: Wittgenstein and His Relation to Jokes Part 3: Play as Art 8. Staying with the In-Between: Arts Practice as a Form of Thinking about Play and Everyday Encounters in a Public Square 9. The Role of Competition in Musical Play 10. The Ambiguity of Reality: Towards an Awareness of the Significant Role of Play in Higher Arts 11. Art as Play: A Philosophical Comparison of Adults’ and Children’s Art 12. The Artwork as a Perpetual Re-enactment Part 4: Play as Politics 13. The Flow of Play Among Toddlers in Kindergarten 14. Between Utopia and Arcadia: How the Playground Epitomizes Visions of Play, Childhood and Societal Longings 15. Play Against Alienation? 16. Playing Your Self: Modern Rhetorics of Play and Subjectivity
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Researching Live Music
Book SynopsisResearching Live Music offers an important contribution to the emergent field of live music studies.Featuring paradigmatic case studies, this book is split into four parts, first addressing perspectives associated with production, then promotion and consumption, and finally policy. The contributors to the book draw on a range of methodological and theoretical positions to provide a critical resource that casts new light on live music processes and shows how live music events have become central to raising and discussing broader social and cultural issues. Their case studies expand our knowledge of how live music events work and extend beyond the familiar contexts of the United States and United Kingdom to include examples drawn from Argentina, Australia, France, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Poland.Researching Live Music is the first comprehensive review of the different ways in which live music can be studied as an interdiTable of ContentsList of illustrationsList of contributorsAcknowledgments Live Music Studies in PerspectiveChris Anderton and Sergio Pisfil PART I: Promotion Festivals, Free and Unfree: Alex Cooley and the American Rock Festival Steve Waksman As Long As They Go Home Safe: The Voice of the Independent Music Festival Promoter Danny Hagan Under the Cover of Darkness: Situating "Covers Gigs" within Live Music Ecologies Pat O’Grady Showcase Festivals as a Gateway to Foreign Markets Patryk Galuszka Disruption and Continuity: Covid-19, Live Music, and Cyclic Sociality Chris Anderton PART II: Production Live Sound Matters Christopher James Dahlie, Jos Mulder, Sergio Pisfil, and Nick Reeder Mobile Spectacle: Es Devlin’s Pandemonium Tour Design Glyn Davis Fulfilling the Hospitality Rider: Working Practices and Issues in a Tour’s Supply Chain Gabrielle Kielich Vocaloid Liveness? Hatsune Miku and the Live Production of the Japanese Virtual Idol Concerts Kimi Kärki Part III: Consumption Making Music Public: What Would a Sociology of Live Music Promotion Look Like? Loïc Riom Dead Stars Live: Exploring Holograms, Liveness, and Authenticity Kenny Forbes Live … as You’ve Always Heard It Before: Classic Rock, Technology, and the Re-positioning of Authenticity in Live Music Performance Andy Bennett Approaching the Live from a Distance: The Unofficial Led Zeppelin Archive Stephen Loy Part IV: Policy Music Cities, or Cities of Music? Christina Ballico and Dave Carter State of Play: Tensions and Interventions in Live Music Policy Adam Behr "Por Más Músicas Mujeres en Vivo!": The Live Music Female Quota Law and Its Implications for Argentine Music Festivals Sarah Lahasky Beyond Live Shows: Regulation and Innovation in the French Live Music Video Economy Gérôme Guibert, Michaël Spanu, and Catherine RudentIndex
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Taylor & Francis Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics
Book SynopsisSport is frequently considered to be an aspect of popular culture that is, or should be, untainted by the political. However, there is a broad consensus among academics that sport is often at the heart of the political and the political is often central to sport. From the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany to the civil unrest that preceded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, sport and politics have remained symbiotic bedfellows. The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics goes further than any other book in surveying the complex, embedded relationships between sport and politics. With sections addressing ideologies, nation and statehood, corporate politics, political activism, social justice, and the politics of sports events, it introduces the conceptual foundations that underpin our understanding of the sport-politics nexus and examines emergent issues in this field of study. Including in-depth case studies from North America, South America, Europe, the Middle EaTable of ContentsPart 1: Sport and The Study of Politics Part 2: Sport, Politics and Ideologies Part 3: Sport, Nation and Statehood Part 4: Sport, Corporate Politics and the Global Community Part 5: Sport, Political Activism and Social Justice Part 6: Politics and Sporting Events
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Taylor & Francis Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing Routledge Sports Reference Series
Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars, it also devotes significant space to neglected areas. Entries include: social, economic and political forces that have influenced racing controversial historical and current issues legal and illegal gambling, and racing finance the British impact on world horseracing history and heritage of horseracing links between horse racing and the arts, media and technology human and equine biographies venues associated with racing horseracing websites The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing provides a unique source of information and will be of great interest to sports historians as well as all those whose work or leisure brings them into the world of racing.Trade Review'It's academic-looking but far more readable than most, a joy to flick through and a real trove of arcane knowledge.' - The Racing Post'A must for all horse racing fans...I was most impressed with the information that this treasure chest of a book contains.' -Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser, 21 April 2005
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Gender Verification and the Making of the Female
Book SynopsisThis book critically explores the history of gender verification in international sport, to show how culture, politics, and science come together to produce "femaleness" and, consequently, the female body as we know it. Table of Contents1. Introduction: Gender Verification, Sex Difference and the Body; 2. Sex Instability from the 1920s to the 1950s; 3. Pure and Polluted Bodies in Cold War Sports; 4. Sex Screening and Diagnosis in the Olympics; 5. Gender Fraud and Masquerade in the 1970s and 80s; 6. Gendered Suspicions at the Turn of the Millennia; 7. The Testosterone Debate – from Hyperandrogenic Females to Biological Males; 8. The Past, Present and Future of Gender Verification and Sex Categories in Sport.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sports Journalism
Book SynopsisBased on interviews with leading sports journalists and grounded in the authors' experience and expertise in both the sports journalism industry and sports media research, Sports Journalism gives in-depth insight into the editorial and ethical challenges facing sports journalists in a fast-changing media environment. The book considers how sports journalism's past has shaped its present and explores the future trends and trajectories that the industry could take. The far-reaching consequences of the digital revolution and social media on sports journalists' work are analysed, with prominent sports writers, broadcasters and academics giving their insights. While predominantly focused on the UK sports media industry, the book also provides a global perspective, and includes case studies, research and interviews from around the world. Issues of diversity or a lack of it in the industry are put into sharp focus. Sports Journalism gives both prTrade Review"Sports Journalism analyses the impact on sports journalism of the collision between professional and commercialised elite sport and the digital revolution and is essential reading for sports journalism students, educators and experienced practitioners, all continually grappling with an ever-changing landscape."Laurie Tucker, Head of Journalism Training at Sky Sports News"Sport journalists are under greater scrutiny than ever before, with the industry needing answers to difficult questions around diversity, gender balance and collusion on its sports desks. Tom Bradshaw and Daragh Minogue have provided the essential guide for any trainee reporters tackling the issues that go beyond the back page."Owen Evans, University of Brighton"Tom Bradshaw and Daragh Minogue have crafted a brilliantly well-researched, uber-contemporary, rip-roaring read that is crammed full of excellent case studies and thought-provoking content. If, like me, you have an insatiable thirst for sports journalism knowledge in this constantly adapting, technology-embracing, fast-paced era, you will find the time invested in this book very worthwhile."Will Cope, Southampton Solent University"What this book doesn’t tell you about sports journalism in the digital age isn’t worth knowing. Tom Bradshaw and Daragh Minogue provide a comprehensive guide to the media, tracing the history of an era of often startling change and pointing to the future in a way that will educate and entertain both current and aspiring journalists. It is the most readable work - students and historians alike will enjoy learning from it, as I certainly did."Patrick Barclay, chairman of the Football Writers’ Association from 2016 to 2019, former Sports Writer of The Year and author"From the outset the book raises the very real dichotomy of opportunities and challenges posed by the shifting sands of sports journalism, underpinned throughout with crucial ethical considerations. From the digital revolution that has transformed the role of the sports journalist, to the implications for journalist-source relationships in the wake of an increasing reliance on PR and communications personnel, the book builds on previous academic work with fresh input from the authors and primary case studies to bring us right up to date. The position of sports journalism in wider contemporary debates is tackled superbly and in-depth with salient chapters on areas including race and representation, coverage of women in sport and LGBT and disability; topics that transcend sports journalism but are also now integral to the development of the vocation and socio-political discussion generally. From students to scholars, to practising sports journalists and those invested in the sports media industries, this book is essential reading to obtain an informed understanding of the past, present and future of sports journalism and the growing significance of its place in the cultural fabric of society."David Randles, University of Chester Table of ContentsPart I: Key Debates in Sports JournalismChapter 1 – The Changing Role of the Sports JournalistChapter 2 – The History of Sports Journalism: Continuity and DiscontinuityChapter 3 – Sports Journalism, Nationalism and PoliticsChapter 4 – Defining Sports NewsChapter 5 – Ethics, Regulation and Law for the Sports JournalistChapter 6 – Sports Media Relations and Complicit Sports JournalismPart II: DiversityChapter 7 – Racism, Representation and Sports JournalismChapter 8 – Coverage of Women’s Sport and Female Sports JournalistsChapter 9 – LGBT, Disability Sport and Inclusive Sports JournalismPart III: The Crystal BallChapter 10 – Extra Time: A Tentative Look into the Future of Sports Journalism
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Taylor & Francis Ltd City Logistics Modelling planning and evaluation
Book SynopsisThis volume on city logistics presents recent advances of modelling urban freight transport as well as planning and evaluating city logistics policy measures in the academic research areas and practices. The contributions of eleven chapters have come from eight countries, including Japan, UK, The Netherlands, Italy, France, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brazil. As city logistics aims at creating efficient and environmental-friendly urban freight transport systems, these chapters deal with challenging urban freight transport problems from various point of views of the usage of ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), multi-agent modelling, publicprivate partnerships, and the disaster consideration.This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of Urban Sciences.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Application of exact route optimization for the evaluation of a city logistics truck ban scheme 3. Ontology-based multi-agent system for urban freight transportation 4. Multi-agent systems modelling approach to evaluate urban motorways for city logistics 5. A location-based accessibility analysis to estimate the suitability of urban consolidation facilities 6. City logistics through the canals? A simulation study on freight waterborne transport in the inner-city of Amsterdam 7. City logistics long-term planning: simulation of shopping mobility and goods restocking and related support systems 8. Model of debris collection operation after disasters and its application in urban area 9. London 2012: changing delivery patterns in response to the impact of the Games on traffic flows 10. Developing a local research strategy for city logistics on an academic campus 11. Collaboration in urban logistics: motivations and barriers 12. An estimation of freight flow using secondary data: a case study in Belo Horizonte (Brazil)
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AuthorHouse Love Above All Else
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Read Books FlyFishing In Maine Lakes
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Maclaren-Cochrane Publishing LaDonna Plays Hoops
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Innovative Educational Services Ordinary to Extraordinary: Stories of Exotic Places and Remarkable People & How Belonging and Purpose Can Transform Your Life
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Batsford Ltd Cycling Touring Guide: Central England: revised
Book SynopsisThe revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1949. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various parts of the UK in the 1940s. Harold's fascinating description of the towns, villages and roads of Britain at the time is a joy for all those who love these isles and especially for cyclists looking for inspiration. Many roads have changed over the decades and are now too busy for enjoyable cycling, so Mark Jarman, along with Sustrans, have made suggestions for alternative routes in the region for today's cyclists. The book includes the original photographs taken by Harold Briercliffe and the original illustrations. The Cycling Touring Guide: Central England covers cycle routes in the Peak District, Cheshire and north Shropshire, East of the Pennines, the Midlands, the Malverns, the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean and various routes north of London. The cycle routes vary in length from half day and day-long trips to weekend and week-long tours.
£9.49
Sigma Press Yorkshire Dales Walking on the Level
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Chester Academic Press Figuring Modern Sport: Autobiographical and Historical Reflections on Sport, Violence and Civilisation
£5.08
Parthian Books Sport: a Literary Anthology
Book SynopsisSport is one of our consuming passions, and its literature is rich and extensive. This original and enjoyable anthology brings together for the very first time the finest writing on Welsh sport by some of our most acclaimed authors - novelists, short-story writers, journalists, historians and poets. Its wide-ranging selection of fiction, non-fiction and verse reminds us that sport, like literature, is not only about itself but also about life, and sometimes death, and the human meaning of both.
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LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Plyometrics and Power Training Program
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