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We live in a world that all too often operates under the overriding template of self-promotion, embracing a "hooray for me" attitude, and which measures success in increasingly small timeframes dotted with markers of temporal value. Millions of viewers know James Brown...
Editeur :
FaithWords
Parution :
2009-09-24
ePub
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Boston, Tuesday, October 21, 1975. The Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds have endured an excruciating three-day rain delay. Tonight, at last, they will play Game Six of the World Series. Leading three games to two, Cincinnati hopes to win it all; Boston is desperate to...
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Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2009-09-22
ePub
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Diehard baseball fans—take the challenge! Turn your baseball cap into a thinking cap, and test your knowledge of the game with over 980 brain-twisting questions about the big hits and amazing feats that occurred over the last 100 years: Who is the only pitcher in...
Editeur :
Union Square & Co.
Parution :
2009-09-18
ePub
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TESTING TIMES is the 2009 Ashes-winning captain's personal account of a remarkable two-year period in world cricket. When Strauss went out for his second innings in the Napier Test of March 2008, everyone thought -- including the man himself -- he was one false stroke...
Editeur :
Hodder & Stoughton
Parution :
2009-09-17
ePub
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Written by experienced academics used to teaching the subject this book will help students and researchers find their way within the diverse field of sport studies. Clear, well researched entries explain the key concepts in the debates surrounding the social...
Editeur :
SAGE Publications Ltd
Parution :
2009-09-14
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A no-holds-barred story of what it takes to reach the top, and stay there, in the world's most dangerous sport - three day eventing.At the age of forty-seven Mary King won a Team Bronze at the Beijing Olympics. In the two 'Cavaliers' - 'Call Again Cavalier' and...
Editeur :
Orion
Parution :
2009-08-27
ePub
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No champion has astonished the world quite like Lance Armstrong. A cancer survivor who went on to win the Tour de France an unprecedented seven times, he is an inspiration to millions. Yet few know the complete story of this brash, smart, and fiercely competitive Texan...
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2009-06-30
ePub
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Straight from the mouths of the world's most famous drivers and entertainers comes a unique and hilarious volume of NASCARUs wit and wisdom. Contributors include Kyle Petty, Jeff Foxworthy, Jeff Gordon, and many others. Illustrations throughout.
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2009-06-27
ePub
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In summer 2009, by far the most popular event in the cricketing calendar comes round again - the Ashes series between England and Australia. The anticipation will be intense, the hype absurd, the sense of expectation never remotely likely to be satisfied, for two good...
Editeur :
Abacus
Parution :
2009-06-18
ePub
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In the tradition of The Little Yoga Book and The Little Pilates Book comes the newest title in the little series that has big benefits!For anyone looking for an exercise program to maintain or lose weight while increasing energy, strength training provides the ultimate...
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2009-05-30
ePub
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Earnhardt recounts his rookie season and shares memories of his father in an engaging book that is sure to appeal to the millions of NASCAR (stock-car racing) fans worldwide.
Editeur :
Grand Central Publishing
Parution :
2009-05-30
ePub
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Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running...
Editeur :
For Dummies
Parution :
2009-05-11
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While many parents encourage their children to become the next Einstein or Yo-Yo Ma, some push their kids to become the next Tiger Woods. No longer does an elite, elderly set dominate golf. A new class of driven teenaged players is transforming the game, and a series of...
Editeur :
PublicAffairs
Parution :
2009-05-05
ePub
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If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in...
Editeur :
Basic Books
Parution :
2009-04-28
ePub
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The Bay Area is home to multiple popular franchises in all four major sports -- the 49ers and Raiders (NFL), Giants and A's (MLB), Kings and Warriors (NBA), and Sharks (NHL). With such diversity in rooting interest, area fans have much to debate all year long, and...
Editeur :
Running Press Adult
Parution :
2009-04-28
ePub
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With loyal fans supporting their major sports teams in the Seahawks (NFL), Mariners (MLB) -- plus a rabid fan base for University of Washington jocks -- Seattle is a great place for a sports debate. Local sports-radio talker Mike Gastineau teams up with longtime...
Editeur :
Running Press Adult
Parution :
2009-04-28
ePub
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Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary...
Editeur :
Learning Matters
Parution :
2009-04-27
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This is a core text for all those on Sport Management and Sports Studies courses. It examines both traditional business elements and the new functional areas of management in sport. Key chapters on marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and event management are...
Editeur :
Learning Matters
Parution :
2009-04-27
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This text introduces students to the essentials of the major contributing disciplines – biomechanics, physiology and psychology. It provides detailed knowledge and understanding of each subject area combined with explicit advice on how to study effectively, research...
Editeur :
Learning Matters
Parution :
2009-04-14
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"A comprehensive, useful and informative practical book that draws from a range of disciplines. In particular, the learning activities provides some useful group and reflective discussions." - Heather Allison, London Metropolitan University "This book supports our...
Editeur :
Learning Matters
Parution :
2009-04-14
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