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Sport and Urban Space in Europe

Facilities, Industries, Identities

Edited by Thierry Terret, Sandra Heck ...

Series series Sport in the Global Society - Historical Perspectives
Filling a gap in the literature on the history of sport in Europe, the book brings together complementary studies on diverse aspects of the interrelation between sport and urban space. Going from geography to political science, from sports history to urban and transport history, it suggests a three-fold approach. A first thematic group of researches ranges around "Sport Development and Urban ... Read more

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Filling a gap in the literature on the history of sport in Europe, the book brings together complementary studies on diverse aspects of the interrelation between sport and urban space. Going from geography to political science, from sports history to urban and transport history, it suggests a three-fold approach. A first thematic group of researches ranges around "Sport Development and Urban
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Inclusive Physical Education Around the World

Origins, Cultures, Practices

Edited by Sandra Heck, Martin E. Block ...

Inclusive Physical Education Around the World is the first book to survey inclusive physical education worldwide, to examine the history of inclusive physical education across different regions, and to compare their policy, practice and educational cultures.Featuring the work of leading researchers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America, the book ... Read more

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Inclusive Physical Education Around the World is the first book to survey inclusive physical education worldwide, to examine the history of inclusive physical education across different regions, and to compare their policy, practice and educational cultures.Featuring the work of leading researchers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America, the book
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The Fastest Man Alive

The True Story of Usain Bolt

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Autobiography of Usain BoltCovers his journey from playing cricket and soccer as a kid to becoming the fastest man aliveWell-illustratedYears before he set world records for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, which made him the fastest man alive and famous, Usain Bolt was a fairly scrawny kid from Trelawny in Jamaica. In this autobiography, Bolt himself shares how, as he grew up and played ... Read more

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Autobiography of Usain BoltCovers his journey from playing cricket and soccer as a kid to becoming the fastest man aliveWell-illustratedYears before he set world records for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, which made him the fastest man alive and famous, Usain Bolt was a fairly scrawny kid from Trelawny in Jamaica. In this autobiography, Bolt himself shares how, as he grew up and played
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The Legends Club

Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an Epic College Basketball Rivalry

by John Feinstein ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends—University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano—by the king of college basketball writers."One of Feinstein’s best."—Chicago Tribune**On March 18, 1980, the Duke basketball program announced the hiring of Mike ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends—University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano—by the king of college basketball writers."One of Feinstein’s best."—Chicago Tribune**On March 18, 1980, the Duke basketball program announced the hiring of Mike
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Tunney

Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey

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Among the legendary athletes of the 1920s, the unquestioned halcyon days of sports, stands Gene Tunney, the boxer who upset Jack Dempsey in spectacular fashion, notched a 77—1 record as a prizefighter, and later avenged his sole setback (to a fearless and highly unorthodox fighter named Harry Greb). Yet within a few years of retiring from the ring, Tunney willingly receded into the background, ... Read more

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Among the legendary athletes of the 1920s, the unquestioned halcyon days of sports, stands Gene Tunney, the boxer who upset Jack Dempsey in spectacular fashion, notched a 77—1 record as a prizefighter, and later avenged his sole setback (to a fearless and highly unorthodox fighter named Harry Greb). Yet within a few years of retiring from the ring, Tunney willingly receded into the background,
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Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room

A Collection of the Greatest Bruins Stories Ever Told

by Kerry Keene ...

Series series Tales from the Team
In this fascinating collection of Bruins tales, Kerry Keene brings readers behind the scenes and captures the stories that have defined the franchise throughout its storied history. From the team’s inception in 1924 up through their 2011 championship run, Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room has it all. This treasure trove of Bruins lore brings Boston’s best hockey players to life with stories ... Read more

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In this fascinating collection of Bruins tales, Kerry Keene brings readers behind the scenes and captures the stories that have defined the franchise throughout its storied history. From the team’s inception in 1924 up through their 2011 championship run, Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room has it all. This treasure trove of Bruins lore brings Boston’s best hockey players to life with stories
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The Manly Art

Bare-Knuckle Prize Fighting in America

by Elliott J. Gorn ...

"It didn't occur to me until fairly late in the work that I was writing a book about the beginnings of a national celebrity culture. By 1860, a few boxers had become heroes to working-class men, and big fights drew considerable newspaper coverage, most of it quite negative since the whole enterprise was illegal. But a generation later, toward the end of the century, the great John L. Sullivan of ... Read more

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"It didn't occur to me until fairly late in the work that I was writing a book about the beginnings of a national celebrity culture. By 1860, a few boxers had become heroes to working-class men, and big fights drew considerable newspaper coverage, most of it quite negative since the whole enterprise was illegal. But a generation later, toward the end of the century, the great John L. Sullivan of
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Speed Kings

The 1932 Winter Olympics and the Fastest Men in the World

by Andy Bull ...

A story of risk, adventure, and daring as four American bobsledders race for the gold in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history.In the 1930s, as the world hurtled toward war, speed was all the rage. Bobsledding, the fastest and most thrilling way to travel on land, had become a sensation. Exotic, exciting, and brutally dangerous, it was the must-see event of the 1932 Winter Olympics at ... Read more

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A story of risk, adventure, and daring as four American bobsledders race for the gold in the most dangerous competition in Olympic history.In the 1930s, as the world hurtled toward war, speed was all the rage. Bobsledding, the fastest and most thrilling way to travel on land, had become a sensation. Exotic, exciting, and brutally dangerous, it was the must-see event of the 1932 Winter Olympics at
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The Gheranda Samhita - A Treatise on Hatha Yoga

The Gheranda Samhita - A Treatise on Hatha Yoga by Sris Chandra Vasu is an ancient and authoritative text that provides readers with profound insights into the practice of Hatha Yoga, offering guidance on physical postures, breath control, and the path to inner well-being.The Gheranda Samhita - A Treatise on Hatha Yoga is a classical text that serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to ... Read more

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The Gheranda Samhita - A Treatise on Hatha Yoga by Sris Chandra Vasu is an ancient and authoritative text that provides readers with profound insights into the practice of Hatha Yoga, offering guidance on physical postures, breath control, and the path to inner well-being.The Gheranda Samhita - A Treatise on Hatha Yoga is a classical text that serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to
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First Ladies of Running

22 Inspiring Profiles of the Rebels, Rule Breakers, and Visionaries Who Changed the Sport Forever

by Amby Burfoot ...

Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn’t always so:• In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start of a Connecticut 5-miler, officials tried to push her off the road.• At the 1966 Boston Marathon, Roberta Gibb hid behind a forsythia bush, worried that police might arrest her.• The next year at Boston, Kathrine Switzer was assaulted mid-race by ... Read more

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Today, millions of women and girls around the world enjoy running and entering races. It wasn’t always so:• In 1961, when Julia Chase edged to the start of a Connecticut 5-miler, officials tried to push her off the road.• At the 1966 Boston Marathon, Roberta Gibb hid behind a forsythia bush, worried that police might arrest her.• The next year at Boston, Kathrine Switzer was assaulted mid-race by
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Pool Wars

On the Road to Hell and Back with the World's Greatest Money Players

by Jay Helfert ...

"Jay's recollection of pool stories exceeds any that I've ever heard. His exactness in recalling events as they actually happened is amazing. There are few as qualified to write about pool action as Jay. He has always been right on the money with everything he has accomplished and this book isn't any different."-World 9-Ball Champion Billy Incardona"I've known Jay since the 60's. Although he loved ... Read more

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"Jay's recollection of pool stories exceeds any that I've ever heard. His exactness in recalling events as they actually happened is amazing. There are few as qualified to write about pool action as Jay. He has always been right on the money with everything he has accomplished and this book isn't any different."-World 9-Ball Champion Billy Incardona"I've known Jay since the 60's. Although he loved
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The Xingyi Boxing Manual, Revised and Expanded Edition

by Jin Yunting ...

Famed for promoting health and longevity, as well as for its effectiveness as a fighting art, Xingyi is practiced by enthusiasts in China and in the West. Designed as a primer or introductory reader and filled with photos, illustrations, and descriptive text, this authentic manual introduces the Five Elements of Xingyi—Splitting Fist, Drilling Fist, Smashing Fist, Pounding Fist, and Crossing Fist ... Read more

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Famed for promoting health and longevity, as well as for its effectiveness as a fighting art, Xingyi is practiced by enthusiasts in China and in the West. Designed as a primer or introductory reader and filled with photos, illustrations, and descriptive text, this authentic manual introduces the Five Elements of Xingyi—Splitting Fist, Drilling Fist, Smashing Fist, Pounding Fist, and Crossing Fist
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