An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present. This remarkable volume should become the standard reference source for the history of British sport. It covers the sociology and psychology of sports, major events such as the cricket Test Matches and Wimbledon, key issues such as racism and drugs, and sport in drama, literature, and the media.

This early work on dance steps is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Originally intended as a handbook for ready reference and concise and authentic descriptions of dances it contains much information that is still useful today. Contents Include: A Glossary of Terms, Dance Positions, Formations, Abbreviations, Easy dances in 2/4 and 6/8 Rhythms, Easy Dances in Waltz Rhythms, Average Dances in Waltz Rhythms, Difficult Dances in Waltz Rhythms, Dances in Mazurka Rhythms, Easy Dances in Schottische Rhythms, Average Dances in Schottische Rhythms, Difficult Dances in Schottische Rhythms, and Mixers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This fascinating early work aimed to present to the racing pigeon fancier an outline of the fundamentals of the sport and the methods practiced by the champions in rounding their birds into condition. A thoroughly recommended inclusion for the bookshelf of the pigeon racer or historian of the sport. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Another must-have title from the authors of the bestselling "Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails" (0-8117-2819-6) Lays out a hunting program for the entire year, including preparation and training during the off-season Especially useful for hunting high-pressure areas and it explains how to best take advantage of the rut

Father-and-son team John and Chris Eberhart have joined once again to share cutting-edge information and advice on hunting whitetail bucks in increasingly hard-hunted environments. Their year-long program starts early in the off-season, where careful scouting, training, and planning create the foundation for a successful hunting year. Then, once the fall rolls around, the authors explain the scent control and scouting tactics that have helped them to bag trophy bucks in some of the most pressured parts of the country. They also cover hunting in the rain, suburban hunting, and various other special situations. Packed with vital information and fresh insights, " Precision Bowhunting" belongs on the bookshelf of every serious bowhunter.

The sustainability of tourism is increasingly under question given the challenges of overtourism, COVID-19 and the contribution of tourism to climate and environmental change. Degrowth and Tourism provides an original response to the central problem of growth in tourism, an imperative that has been intrinsic within tourism practice, and directs the reader to rethink the impacts of tourism and possible alternatives beyond the sustainable growth discourse. Using a multi-scaled approach to investigate degrowth's macro effects and micro indications in tourism, this book frames degrowth in tourism in terms of business, destination and policy initiatives. It uses a combination of empirical research, case studies and theory to offer new perspectives and approaches to analyse issues related to overtourism, COVID-19, small-scale tourism operations and entrepreneurship, mobility and climate change in tourism. Interdisciplinary chapters provide studies on animal-based tourism, nature-based tourism, domestic tourism, developing community-centric tourism and many other areas, within the paradigm of degrowth. This book offers significant insight on both the implications of degrowth paradigm in tourism studies and practices, as well as tourism's potential contributions to the degrowth paradigm, and will be essential reading for all those interested in sustainable tourism and transformations through tourism.

The Scandinavian and Nordic countries have some of the highest participation rates in sport and physical activity in the world and are therefore important case studies across a range of subjects, from sport policy to physical activity and health. This is the first book to bring together studies of all those countries in one volume, examining sport, physical activity and exercise, and exploring the factors behind such high levels of participation. Rich in empirical data, the book examines trends in sports participation, organisation and policy in each of the constituent countries, highlighting common themes and outcomes. This is a valuable resource for students, researchers and academics working in the fields of sport, physical education, leisure, sport policy, sport development, the sociology of sport, and physical activity and health.

Sport and Modern Social Theorists is an innovative and exciting new collection. The chapters are written by leading social analysts of sport from across the world, and examine the contributions of major social theorists towards our critical understanding of modern sport. Social theorists under critical examination include Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Adorno, Gramsci, Habermas, Merton, C.Wright Mills, Goffman, Giddens, Elias, Bourdieu and Foucault. This book will appeal to students and scholars of sport studies, cultural studies, modern social theory, and to social scientists generally.

Despite the increasing importance and politicization of sport, Western scholars have only recently begun to consider it as a subject worthy of serious study and research. Martin Vinokur contends that sport has become an increasingly pervasive and visibly central element in Western culture and that its function as a political tool is likely to grow still more in the 1990s, as governments realize the full value of sports to the political socialization process. He shows how the German Democratic Republic and Romania in particular have used sports to help achieve their political goals. This national emphasis on sports is then contrasted to the Western governments' approach. Finally, Vinokur focuses on the 1980 and 1984 Olympic boycotts and the 1988 summer games in Seoul.

This early work is a fascinating read for any fisherman containing much information and anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Illustrated with text diagrams and drawings and eight photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; The Truth about Fishing Tackle; Casting Instructions: Some Home-Truths; The Truth about Trout Flies; Half-Truths about Representation; The Printable Truth about Fly-Dressing Etc; The Untangled Truths about Fly-Dressing Materials; Angler's Poultry: Fowl Truths; The Unchanging Truth about Fishing Weather; The Truth about Dry-Fly Fishing; The Truth about Wet-Fly Fishing; The Brutal Truth about Worm Fishing; Some Unwarped Truths about Spinning; Shadows of Truth about Night Fishing; Painful Truths about Loch Fishing; The Plain Truth about Burn Fishing; Trout Streams: Unadulterated Truths; Bibliomania Piscatoria: The Sad Truth; The Dreadful Truth about Angling Authorship; The Recordable Truth about Angling Diaries; The One Book of Truth for Trout Fishers; The True Likeness of the Complete Angler; The Candid Confessions of an Expert Angler; The Foul Truth about the Purist; The Dismal Truth about Duffers; Luxurious Lies: Exempli Gratia; and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Bats, baronets and Battle is more than just about cricket. This is a history full of colourful characters - eccentric baronets with a fondness for gambling, forthright women who wished to take their role and the game beyond an excuse to wear a pretty dress, and brothers from local villages who played the sport at the highest levels home and abroad. If Sussex was the 'cradle' for the earliest of cricket, the villages around Battle were there at the game's birth. From Georgian times and the murky world of 18th century politics, Tim Dudgeon traces Battle cricket's role from its role in 18th century Georgian gambling though the fear of 19th century rural unrest and the dawn of the professional game to the tragic impact of two world wars and into the modern era. The story he uncovers is an intriguing one that has local people and communities at its heart, but throws light on their links with events and forces that have shaped our world today.

Writing on the Bus showcases the what, how, and why of using athletic team notebooks and journals. The book guides coaches and athletes, from elementary school through college, in analyzing games while thinking deeply about motivation, goal setting, and communication in order to optimize performance. Filled with lesson plans, writing activities, and step-by-step guidance, Writing on the Bus includes stories and examples from teams and athletes at all levels of sport. This book will work well as a supplemental text for college courses in the fields of coaching, kinesiology, and physical education.

This book simulates the complete trajectories (flight and subsequent ground run) of golf shots using the aerodynamic and material properties of golf balls, and establish the significance of wind's impact on gameplay. It also presents insight into how physical parameters like launch conditions (speed, angle and spin-rate) and wind conditions affect the trajectory of a golf ball. It discusses the specific effects of wind on the flight trajectory and explore the consequences of effect of wind direction; impact of golf club selection on the wind-induced deviation; strategies and their effectiveness to counter the diversion due to wind; and the sensitivity of the trajectory to aerodynamic characteristics of golf balls. Furthermore, the impact of wind on a player's strategy is elucidated with cases studies on the renowned holes of three golf courses: (i) Hole 17, TPC Sawgrass, (ii) Hole 8, Muirfield Golf Club, and (iii) Hole 18, Pebble beach Golf links. It presents an integrated mathematical model and quantitative data on ball trajectory accompanied by insights and illustrations for players, golf-course designers, ball manufacturers, scientific community, and golf enthusiasts. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals in the fields of aerodynamics engineering, sports science and physics. Additionally, this book will be a good read for golf players and coaches, golf-course designers, as well as golf-ball manufacturers.

50 tales from shooting experiences in England and Scotland

A true story of two young tennis players who fell in love on the tennis courts. Through their love for tennis, family, and the Lord they were able to face a devastating catastrophe. This book describes how life takes a tragic turn, but with God's help life continues to go on. A tennis tournament is started and continues today, children grow up, wonderful memories are formed, and happiness is found. In the end God's love runs through the family.

Originally published in 1900, this fascinating account of the big game of the United States and its chase with horse hound and rifle, is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all hunting enthusiasts. Chapter include; The Bison, The Black Bear, The Grisley Bear and Wolves and Wolf-hounds. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.