Sport

Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual is the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) and is the most comprehensive guide available for designing and leading exercise sessions in the pool.

Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition, examines governance within sport organizations at all levels of sport and across industry sectors. Drawing from both analytical and applied perspectives, students will learn principles of good governance and ethical decision making.

Complete Guide to Landmine Training is the ultimate resource for everything you need to know about landmine training. Featuring 82 exercises and 35 workouts, you'll be able to create versatile, efficient, joint-friendly workouts with this popular training device.

Reeds Crew Handbook is the ideal primer or aide-memoire for new crew, and for anyone going on a flotilla or charter holiday, or sailing aboard a friend's yacht for the weekend. Both a refresher for old hands and an ideal introduction for skippers to hand to new and aspiring crew, this guide gives them all the essential knowledge they need to undertake the tasks traditionally handled by crew aboard any size of yacht, including: Steering (both with a tiller and a wheel) Raising, dropping and reefing a sail Boat handling (using tide, wind, etc) Handling lines (throwing, coiling, lassoing, etc) Tying up a boat on a pontoon and against a quay wall Attaching bow and stern lines and springs Handling an anchor Using the radio Basic first aid Essential knotsPresented in bite-sized topics in a very accessible and undaunting fashion, and packed with colour illustrations to guide crew through each task, Reeds Crew Handbook is an invaluable primer for new crew before going to sea, and a handy pocket-sized reference for experienced crew when under sail.

Ned Boulting's highly anticipated follow up to How I Won the Yellow Jumper

Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will bring a brand new perspective to this incredibly exciting corner of the market, as the inimitable Calum Nicholas reflects on his career in the sport so far, as well as the future he hopes lies ahead. Unflinching in his appraisal of F1 and where it's at in terms of diversity and inclusion, Calum hopes to spark industry-changing conversations and initiatives. While Life in the Pitlane will address some difficult topics, it is, ultimately, a book designed to inspire its reader - because no matter what the odds have been, Calum has always found a way to make it work.

An inspiring memoir from Red Bull's senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of F1 like never before.

In the year when Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, swept its way to another Premier League title, Caught Beneath the Landslide examines another, very different club, also called Manchester City.This is the Manchester City of Maine Road, of Moss Side, when the music was by Oasis and the football by Georgi Kinkladze and Uwe Rosler. It is the story of club that plunged through two divisions and then clambered back up again. It is the story of a club before the Abu Dhabi takeover, when Manchester City was run, not by a sheikh, but by men like Peter Swales and Francis Lee who ran the gauntlet of supporters' anger as season after season ran out of control.Caught Beneath the Landslide interviews managers, fans, players and those, like the residents of Moss Side, who lived in the club's shadow. It opens in 1989 with the 5-1 victory in the Manchester derby that propelled Alex Ferguson to the very brink of dismissal and ends with the demolition of Maine Road and the move to what would become the Etihad Stadium.Tim Rich has spent a quarter of a century writing about sport, starting on The Sunderland Echo, where he was the paper's cricket correspondent. He had two spells working for The Independent, sandwiched between three years as The Daily Telegraph's northern football correspondent. He collaborated with Ron Atkinson and Andrei Kanchelskis on their respective autobiographies.

The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, and paved the way for the female sailing superstars of today.

A warm, reflective, and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water.The open water. To the uninitiated, it represents the unknown, an expanse of mystery and uncertainty. But to those who brave the wild waters, it is so much more. A space to heal. A place of communion. A balm to quieten the mind, soothe the soul, and allow you to reconnect with the world and yourself.Emma Simpson discovered wild swimming after a period of immense pain. Lost in grief, disillusioned with life, and feeling increasingly untethered from the world, she instinctively felt the pull of the water. There she found an unexpected source of hope and strength, a profound sense of connection, and a glorious sisterhood of women - each with their own remarkable stories to tell. Interweaving the tales of these inspirational women with reflections on her own experiences, Emma explores themes ranging from devastating loss to birth and rebirth; chronic illness to body confidence. Whether describing the taste of an iceberg or a kiss from a baby whale, Breaking Waves is a love letter to womanhood and the open water. It''s also a celebration of community, renewal and the power of writing your own life story. Above all else, it is a joyous celebration of going with the flow.

Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume in which editor Mia Long Anderson and various contributors identify and discuss athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in distinct areas of society, including politics, gender equity, and mental health. Contributors analyze how this activism speaks to the impact that athletes can have on raising awareness and the power they have to influence and rectify social injustices as they work to advance efforts that result in a more equitable social structure. This volume demonstrates the myriad ways in which athletes have conducted their social work both in the real world and the online sphere, addressing the spectrum of intersectional marginalization that exists in our society based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ability, and class. Scholars of sports studies, communication, sociology, political communication, and gender studies will find this book of particular interest.

The inspiring biography of former women's professional baseball player Maybelle BlairMaybelle Blair's entire life has been about baseball-women's baseball. About playing it, preserving its history, and making it accessible to everyone. A former player for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that inspired the movie A League of Their Own, Maybelle broke down barriers for women in the sport, continues to be a mentor for young girls who seek opportunities to play, and is an inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community. In All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair, Kat D. Williams tells Maybelle's incredible story. She recounts how, as a young girl in the 1930s, Maybelle and her family built a field where they could all play. In elementary school, Maybelle convinced a teacher that they should have a girls softball team alongside the boys. As her talent grew, so did her opportunities to play at higher and higher levels, culminating with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. When her playing days were over, Maybelle became the first female director of transportation for Northrop Aircraft, was an advisor for A League of Their Own, helped found the non-profit International Women's Baseball Center, and, at 94 years old, came out to the world. Featuring extensive insight from interviews with Maybelle, All the Way brings to life the struggles and triumphs of female ballplayers in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, as well as the struggles they continue to face today. It also provides an honest look at the dangers mid-20th century lesbians faced and how coming out, even at 94, can be empowering.

Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2019, Ray is a cancer patient and caregiver advocate every day of the week that ends in a “y.” And with life’s soundtrack constantly playing in his head, Ray also performs and records with his two-piece acoustic band, the Chronic Padres. The Indy 500 chronicles the tradition, pageantry, and on-track danger of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”Not only is it the biggest auto race in the world, but with over 350,000 spectators, the Indianapolis 500 is annually the largest single-day sporting event in the world.Interrupted only by world wars, the Indy 500 has been a Memorial Day tradition since 1911, and race car drivers from around the world flock to test themselves and their cars against the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and their fellow competitors.But first they must qualify for the thirty-three-car starting field.The Indy 500 chronicles the 108th Indy 500 in 2024—the key players and events of a year-long journey, from the last laps of the 2023 race won in thrilling fashion by Josef Newgarden to the checkered flag at the end of the 2024 race. With thirty-four cars entered for just thirty-three spots, it delves into the drivers’ and race teams’ quest for speed leading up to qualification and highlights the challenges faced by both highly funded race teams and upstart longshots.Once the race begins, so does its lap-by-lap danger and drama. Any small mistake, either on the track or in the pits, could not only end a driver’s race but could also result in a tragic on-track crash. The 2023 Indy 500 ended with a last-lap overtake for victory. Would 2024 see a repeat?The Indy 500 is a collection of stories from the 2024 Indy 500, and while the characters might change, the thrilling storylines and themes persist year after year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Kefalonia Walk and Eat Sunflower Guide: Walks, Restaurants, Recipes

Explore Rome on foot with these wonderful and insightful routes. Plan your time with the unique bird's-eye view illustrations that capture the spirit of this incredible city.

Explore Paris on foot with these wonderful and insightful routes. Plan your time with the unique bird's-eye view illustrations that capture the spirit of this incredible city.

From the makers of MATCH!, the country's most popular football magazine! Topping Christmas lists across the UK, MATCH! Annual 2026 is a must-have for footy fans.

Strap on your boots and discover the Italian Lakes on foot with the Sunflower Italian Lakes travel guide which includes 75 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 5 recommended car tours.

Ending gender segregation in sport fosters equity, challenges sexism and boosts participation.

Looking back over 75 years of angling in Lancashire and other areas