On the fiftieth anniversary of the historic 1969/1970 Springbok tour to Britain and white South Africa's expulsion from the Olympics, Pitch Battles explores the themes of sport, globalisation and resistance over the past two centuries.
Modern combat is chaotic, intense, and shockingly destructive. A soldier will experience confusing and often terrifying sights, sounds, smells, and dangers-and he must learn to survive and win despite them. This field manual, containing the essential combat skills the U.S. Army teaches its soldiers, is the Army's most recent edition, which has ......
This is a book of pure inspiration. Many of the sporting worlds most profound achievements and displays of humanity are never recorded. They happen on sandlots, asphalt, and backyards. Stories of well-known athletes and teams abound in popular literature--what is missing is a...
NFL Scrapbook is packed with rare photographs, images and on-the-page facsimile memorabilia and provides an incredible insight into the history of the NFL and its legendary players and coaches. Spanning the decades and covering all the NFL's most iconic eras, we uncover the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the greatest ......
NBA Scrapbook is packed with rare photographs images and on the page facsimile memorabilia and provides an incredible insight into the history NBA and its legendary players and coaches. Featuring a wide variety of superb on the page rare memorabilia from the archives covering the NBA's hugely successful history including match tickets match ......
The word legend is thrown around all too readily these days, but there can be no doubt that the Manchester United players featured in this book are the very best to have ever graced a football pitch. They are true legends of the club and the game. Spanning the decades and covering all the Manchester United's most iconic eras, we uncover the ......
In Liverpool F.C. - Legends we've collected stories on dozens of Liverpool FC's most celebrated players managers and games. With expert commentary and lavish photography, you'll explore and rediscover the attributes that made these players, managers and teams iconic, as well as the moments that propelled them to greatness. From past greats like ......
The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbing-now revised and in its third edition!
A League of Their Own provides readers with a closer look at the FIFA Club World Champions, such as FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Readers will catch a glimpse into the history of these clubs while also learning about the individual philosophies of some of the top coaches.
Time Efficient Training Secrets for Breakthrough Fitness
Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will ......
Time-Efficient Training for Triathlon's Most Popular Distance
Why is the Half Iron-Distance the most popular triathlon distance? Because it is the perfect length for busy athletes with demanding career and family responsibilities. Full Iron-Distance races require such painstaking planning and sacrifice that it’s difficult to keep life in balance. The Half Iron-Distance is accessible, while remaining ......
With its wide range of information, the content presented addresses all playing ages and performance levels. Intelligent Soccer Training qualitatively differs from known training content to present innovative and modern training forms of basic training, developing new forms and thus extending the range of exercise and play for the interested ......
Using Sports Psychology and Coaching Principles Effectively
Coaching is a booming and growing industry, particularly in youth sports. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of coaches and scouts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2019 - 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Coaches need educational resources to enter the profession as either a paid coach or a ......
Using Sports Psychology and Coaching Principles Effectively
Coaching is a booming and growing industry, particularly in youth sports. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of coaches and scouts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2019 - 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Coaches need educational resources to enter the profession as either a paid coach or a ......
Over the past few years, a new trend has become ever more prominent in the soccer world: passing often and fast, and including all players in the game. Combining this with their own personal style, we have seen teams reach new heights of success from FC Barcelona to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and, most recently, the ......
Discover functional training like youve never seen or experienced!. This training is easy, fast and fun and it will revolutionize your health and athletic performance. It will become a new way of life! Functional training is a scientific method for personal training, workouts at the gym, at home or outdoors. The book is ......
A Coach's Guide for Designing Training Sessions to Improve the Transfer
Practice may arguably be the most important predictive factor of athlete success in a sport. Designing and conducting effective practice sessions should therefore be an essential element of all coach education and development efforts. In From Practice to Competition: A Coach's Guide for Designing Training Sessions to Improve the Transfer of ......
