Sports

With humor and compassion, Dodman explores the complex emotional problems of troubled animals and their (often) equally distressed owners, creating a classic of animal literature, with stories as wise, and almost as human, as the lives of the animals they portray.With Humor and Compassion, Dr. Nicho... More

," . . they concentrate their attention on a limited stimulus field, forget personal problems, lose their sense of time and of themselves, feel competent and in control, and have a sense of harmony and union with their surroundings . . . they cease to worry about whether the activity will be product... More

As 2003 was just beginning, Red Sox president Larry Lucchino launched an unprecedented era of cutthroat competition between the two franchises when he off-handedly labeled the Yankees the "Evil Empire.'' The conflict made for fascinating back-room intrigue, above and beyond the thrills the teams pro... More

"The next best thing to having your own personal trainer." Sarah Mahoney, Editor-in-chief, Fitness magazine "The perfect inspiration to take your fitness routine to the next level." -- Sally Wadyka, Senior Editor, gymamerica.com Great tips on customizing your training plan to maximize results Are yo... More

"Ivan's training comes from the heart, for the dog. He has certainly enhanced my view of training and has taught me many valuable, yet simple techniques to achieve the most from my dogs and myself." --Mary A. Allen, World Championship Competitor, USA Apprentice Judge, USA New England Regional Direct... More

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art now spreading over the rest of the world, and is the only sport from Brazil that seeks Olympic recognition. Originally the preserve of the underclasses in Brazilian society, capoeira is now practised amongst the middle-classes, and even taught as a sport in ... More

This is a volume of original contributions from scholars in 8 different humanities and social science disciplines. The aim of the book is to present a range of surveillance technologies used everyday life and investigate the politics of their use. It is truly an interdisciplinary project that will f... More

One of the foremost business coaches shares his methods and practices for dramatically increasing management effectiveness and employee team performance.A pragmatic and passionate guide that establishes the many benefits of coaching in order to create a working environment for individuals and organi... More

In this fully revised and updated edition of his classic, discipline-defining text, John Bale comprehensively explores the relationships between sport, place, location and landscape. Drawing on examples from around the world, the book addresses key topics from the geographical diffusion of modern sp... More

The book that every golfer needs in their bag,The book that every golfer needs in their bag,... More

SPORTS AND FITNESS NUTRITION is a unique offering to the sports and nutrition milieu. The book differs from its competitors with its extensive, up-to-date coverage of nutrition supplements and unique chapter devoted to specific training and nutrition applications for more than a dozen sports. It pro... More

Gurney chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect the compass, an instrument so precious to sixteenth-century seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with it had his hand pinned to the mast with a dagger.COMPASS CHRONICLES the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect ... More

This illuminating book draws on many authoritative sources to provide an invaluable aid to understanding and learning from dreams, which act as keys to unlock the secrets of the subconscious mind. Its fifty chapters are packed with an array of the objects, characters, and intangibles, such as emotio... More

Get fit with For Dummies guides! Weight Training For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Liz Neporent and Suzanne Schlosberg Fitness For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent Workouts For Dummies by Tamilee Webb Set goals -- track progress -- see results! Take your weight training program ... More

"Essential in helping the reader get started in martial arts." --Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung, Tae Kwon Do Academy Improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, and build character "Offers useful information for both the martial artist wannabe and the black belt." --Carol Davis Hart, Managing Editor, Ta... More

Everything you want to know about turfgrass calculations--now even more complete A great deal of mathematical knowledge is required of golf course management. From budgeting estimates to ordering topdressing, to irrigation volume and coverage, to many other parts of golf course operation, a thorough... More