Sports Books

Sports betting has become a truly global phenomenon, facilitated by new communication technologies. As a result, the development of deviances, from match-fixing to money laundering, has accelerated. This new reality has numerous implications, for both...

Drawing on real-world experience and presented in an informal and accessible manner, Writing and Publishing Research in Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science provides upper-level students and early-career academics with an essential resource to aid in...

In this powerfully argued and progressive study, Kimberly Oliver and David Kirk call for a radical reconstruction of the teaching of physical education for girls. Despite forty years of theorization and practical intervention, girls are still disengaging...

Iceland is a tiny Nordic nation with a population of just 330,000 and no professional sports leagues, and yet its soccer, basketball and handball teams have all qualified for major international tournaments in recent years. This fascinating study argues...

Despite the popularity of sport in contemporary China, the practice of physical education is not indigenous to its culture. Strenuous physical activity was traditionally linked to low class and status in the pre-modern Chinese society. The concept of...

The history of China's National Games reflects both the transformation of elite sport in China and wider Chinese society. This is the first book to describe the origins and development of the National Games through their dynamic relationship with Chinese...

Teaching the skills necessary to play sport depends partly on transmitting knowledge verbally, yet non-verbal or tacit knowledge also has an important role. A coach may tell a young athlete to 'move more dynamically', but it is undoubtedly easier to...

""The Training of Wild Animals"" is a book written by Frank Charles Bostock in 1903. This book is a comprehensive guide to training wild animals, and it covers a wide range of topics related to animal training. The book is divided into several chapters,...

The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers is a historical book written by Charles Wilkins Webber in 1853. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences with the Texan Rifle Rangers during the Mexican-American War. The book...

The Hunters Of The World: Or Wild Sports And Adventures In Encounters With Wild Animals In Every Part Of The World is a book written by Theodor Dielitz and published in 1857. The book is a collection of stories about hunting and encounters with wild...

""The Hunting or Huntting Family in America"" is a historical book written by Teunis Dimon Huntting in 1888. The book traces the genealogy and history of the Hunting or Huntting family in America, from their earliest known ancestor in England to their...

The Coquet-Dale Fishing Songs is a collection of traditional songs and ballads from the Coquet River valley in Northumberland, England. Compiled and edited by Thomas Doubleday, a renowned naturalist and writer, the book contains lyrics and sheet music...

The Burton Holmes Lectures V3: The Olympian Games (1905) is a book written by Burton Holmes that provides a comprehensive account of the Olympic Games. The book is part of a series of lectures given by Holmes that covers various topics related to travel...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The British Anglers Instructor: Shewing The Rods And Tackle Necessary For Every Description Of Fish is a book written by Alfred Gould and published in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide for anglers, providing detailed information on the different...

""The Book Containing The Treatises Of Hawking, Hunting, Coat-Armour, Fishing And Blasing Of Arms"" is a comprehensive guide to various outdoor activities and heraldry. Originally published in 1486, this edition from 1801 is edited by Joseph Haslewood...

Songs and Selections: From the Album of the Edinburgh Angling Club, Founded 1847 (1900) is a collection of songs and poetry related to the sport of angling. The book was compiled by members of the Edinburgh Angling Club, which was founded in 1847 and is...

""Secrets Of Expert Exhibitors And Easy Lessons In Judging"" is a book written by Frank Heck and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive guide to exhibiting and judging various types of animals, including horses, cattle, poultry, and dogs...

Secrets Of Border Angling is a book written by William Sorley Brown in 1907. This book is a comprehensive guide to angling in the Scottish Borders, providing readers with information on the various fish species found in the region, the best fishing...

Salmon and Trout Angling is a book written by James Dalziel Dougall in 1843. The book is a comprehensive guide for anglers who are interested in catching salmon and trout. The author provides detailed information on the different types of fish, their...

""Riverside Rambles Of An Edinburgh Angler"" is a book written by Duncan Fraser and published in 1895. The book is a collection of essays about his experiences fishing in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Fraser writes about his adventures fishing in...

Das Buch ""Praktische Gebirgskunde"" von Johann Carl Wilhelm Voigt wurde im Jahr 1792 ver������ffentlicht. Es ist ein umfassendes Handbuch f�����r alle, die sich f�����r das Bergsteigen und die Erforschung der Berge interessieren. Das Buch beschreibt die...

Memoirs Of The Belvoir Hounds: From Their Earliest Records To The Present Day (1867) is a historical account of the Belvoir Hounds, a pack of foxhounds that have been bred and trained for hunting in the Belvoir Castle estate in Leicestershire, England...

""Lion Hunting And Sporting Life Algeria"" is a book written by Jules Girardin and published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the author's hunting experiences in Algeria, where he pursued the elusive and dangerous lion. Girardin describes the...

Camping On The St. Lawrence: Or On The Trail Of The Early Discoverers is a book written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and first published in 1901. The book is a travelogue that recounts the author's camping trip along the St. Lawrence River in Canada...

""Campfires of the Everglades: Or Wild Sports in the South"" is a book written by Charles Edward Whitehead and published in 1897. The book is a collection of stories and experiences of the author during his hunting and fishing trips in the Everglades of...

Boxiana V2: Or Sketches Of Ancient And Modern Pugilism, From The Championship Of Cribb To The Present Time (1824) by Pierce Egan is a comprehensive historical account of boxing from the early days of the sport to the early 19th century. The book covers...

Bowlker's Art of Angling is a comprehensive guide for fishing enthusiasts, written by Richard Bowlker and originally published in 1854. The book covers a wide range of topics related to angling, including fly fishing, trolling, and making artificial...

The Billiard Book is a comprehensive guide to the game of billiards, written by Captain Crawley in 1866. The book covers a wide range of topics related to billiards, including the history of the game, the equipment used, the rules of play, and various...

Bayonet Fencing and Sword Practice is a book written by Alfred Hutton and first published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of bayonet fencing and sword practice, providing detailed instructions and illustrations for various...

Angling In All Its Branches: Reduced To A Complete Science is a book written by Samuel Taylor in 1800. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of angling, covering all aspects of the sport, from the equipment needed to the best techniques for...

All Round Sport With Fish, Fur, And Feather is a book written by T. Dykes and published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive guide to all types of outdoor sports, including fishing, hunting, and shooting. It covers a wide range of topics related to these...

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American Duck Shooting is a book written by George Bird Grinnell and originally published in 1901. It is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations while hunting ducks in various locations throughout the United States. The book is...

""Adventures In The African Jungle Hunting Pigmies"" is a non-fiction book written by William Edgar Geil and published in 1917. The book is a first-hand account of Geil's experiences during his travels through the African jungle in search of the elusive...

A Collection of moments that helped define the careers of some of the World's Best Athletes: Jay Hernandez has been training and coaching athletes for over two decades. He has seen what the barriers can be for players of all ages, backgrounds,...

"I went to Princeton because of Bill Bradley, marveled at John Wooden's success at UCLA, suffered as a 76er fan the dominance of Red Auerbach and the Celtics, watched Pete Carril's artistry at Princeton and, more recently while living in...

Quest for the Dragon Star: An Oral History of WMAC Masters is the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary 90's martial arts television phenomenon, told by the athletes who lived it! For the first time ever find out what was supposed to happen before its...

Let's Go Caravaning! is a how-to book that provides specific guidance on planning and leading an RV caravan. It begins with the basic question of where to start, explores the options of taking a group of RVs on a trip, covers the considerations in...

An abandoned building. A motivated runner. A Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer survivor.Connor Jackson has been training for a half marathon for the past six weeks. Katie Brandt has been training to beat cancer for the past 50. When Connor discovers an...

Two lives lost too soon. When a search and rescue member's unresolved grief is triggered by tragedy, will a life-changing hike end in hope?Great Smoky Mountains National Park, September 2020. Nancy East was determined to make a difference. After a...

This booklet, Discovering the Americas, aims at teaching the geography of the three parts of the American hemisphere to children in a way that makes learning it easy and funny. The author, Lyonel D. Desmarattes, could have chosen to write it like most...

This book is a historical fiction that I have written about the 1960 baseball World Series, specifically about game 7 of that series, that many baseball experts feel was the greatest game ever played in the history of Major League Baseball. The seventh...

Audience: The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be required reading into their new editions. The manuals will also sell to advanced equestrians, horse trainers, and horse owners interested in nutrition,...

Build A Better Bond gives new horse owners the tools to develop a relationship with their horse based on trust and mutual respect. It contains activities and exercises that help horse owners better understand and enjoy their equine friend. It's...

Do you want to be able to confidently walk around the Right Field, make plays that save games, and make batters afraid? If you want to go from being an everyday outfielder to a defensive powerhouse, "Right Field Rulers: Building Defense and Power in...

When you step onto the baseball field, you do more than just hit the ball with a bat. It's about planning, working together, and being tough-minded. If you want to improve your baseball skills, "Winning in Baseball: Everything You Need to Succeed on the...