Sport

In an increasingly turbulent, insecure and fast-changing world, this book presents case studies of crisis management that help the reader to understand what best practice looks like and how to guide sport organizations through the crises that are an inevitable aspect of commercial life.

This book reinterprets the notion of the commons by tracing how it has been mobilised in the aftermath of economic crisis.

What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air?Shaolin is more than just the physical expression of martial arts. Rooted in Zen and Tao philosophy, it also offers a way of re-connecting our minds with our bodies through meditative movement to cultivate the core virtues of discipline and perseverance.In this book, Shi Heng Yi, former Headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe and lay disciple of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, introduces us to the contemplative practice that underpins Shaolin - a way of life that has existed for over 1,500 years - and shows how it can help us today.Having experienced the challenges of modern life as a young man, Shi Heng Yi understands the pressures only too well. Here, he highlights 12 key practices to help improve sleep, relationships and decision-making, as much as balance, flexibility and strength, offering a powerful pathway to self-mastery and understanding.

Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer. Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of water resistance; and how you can apply this knowledge to streamline your technique and achieve your training goals. - Each swim stroke is anatomised so you can analyse and adapt your stroke to swim smarter. - Full-spectrum training programmes - for all abilities and goals - combine drills, speed work, and endurance with dry land conditioning routines targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and aerobic intensity. - All the latest scientific insights explained, including optimum nutrition, the importance of sleep hygiene, and techniques for mental resilience, to questions around wetsuits and open water swimming. Whether you're swimming simply for relaxation, competing for a club, training for a distance badge or triathlon, or planning to explore the oceans, Science of Swimming will support you both in and out of the water.

Displays of religious faith have become commonplace on America's baseball diamonds, basketball courts, football fields, and beyond. How did religion become so entwined with big-time sports in America? The Spirit of the Game provides the answer to this question by offering a sweeping history of the Christian athlete movement in the United States--and its impact on American religion and the religion of sports.

Lanzarote's rough, dark, volcanic terrain is one which we learn to love with every crunch of our footsteps in the sand. The wind, the sand, the houses and its people portray an island in constant motion; an island with a past and with history; with a present and with an identify; an island a harmonius, respectful and sustainable future. (Ignacio Romero). This hiking guide provides walkers with the perfect tool to discover a unique Biosphere Reserve that boasts geological extremes and cultural richness. The 21 walking routes described here not only visit some of Lanzarote's and La Graciosa's most outstanding environmental and volcanological treasures, but they also help reveal the history, geography, flora, fauna and traditions of an island which is full of exceptional landscapes. Each walk contains detailed information and useful technical details as well as photographs, maps and graphs to guide you along every hiking trail. There's also plenty of practical information about services and points of interest to help you explore Lanzarote with comfort and ease. The book aims to help promote a sustainable means for us to enjoy all that Lanzarote has to offer, for it is an island where humans and nature have always been inextricably linked. ?Essential trail guide to discover the corners of Lanzarote, written by one of the greatest hiking experts on the island.

Baseball and Ballparks Sticker & Logbook is an ideal gift for any baseball enthusiast, designed to inspire visits to North America’s most iconic ballparks and record memories.

With over 600 questions, facts, and quizzes from baseball history, The Ultimate Baseball Trivia Book gives baseball fans the chance to test themselves and others on baseball’s most iconic moments.

Cross off every adventure on your bucket list and keep the memories close to you with the beautifully illustrated Camping Bucket List journal.

For all classic car enthusiasts and everyone who loves the nostalgia and romance of the classics, Discover all you need to know about 100 iconic vehicles in this highly-giftable hardback filled with stunning photography of world-famous cars.

Learn the truth about a particular sport performance myth, based on the most credible evidence available.

Karen Dobres never expected to for football - let alone help revolutionise it. In Bitch Invasion, Karen shares her hilarious and heartfelt journey from someone who 'always zoned out when bloody football was on the telly' to becoming a Director at Lewes FC - the first football club in the world to pay its women and men players equally.In 1994, Karen could barely sit through a match at Wembley. Fast forward to 2023, and she's leading multi-million-pound deals for the women's team of her local club. How does a trained counsellor and former catwalk model end up navigating the male-dominated world of football? And how did she turn her 'imposter syndrome' into a tool for change?With bisexual pirates, vegan snacks, and even a designated breastfeeding area, Lewes FC is no ordinary football club. It's a pioneering force for equity, inclusion, and innovation. Through Karen's witty, self-deprecating storytelling, Bitch Invasion gives readers an insider's view of the quirky yet revolutionary culture at Lewes FC. From organising Suffragette flash mobs to introducing Prosecco on tap at the stadium, Karen brings to life her experiences at this fan-owned, debt-free, gender-equal club where everyone - from local supporters to Hollywood stars - helps shape the future of the game.From 2017, when women's football was still fighting for recognition, to the present day, Bitch Invasion is the story of how one woman helped lead the charge for gender equality, challenging football's entrenched hegemony, not just for one club, but across the UK.