F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion
Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive visual reference.F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion offers a comprehensive insight into the history, geography, and culture of the world's most popular and exciting motorsport. Written by former Autosport editor Bruce Jones, it spotlights each of the forty-eight countries across six continents to have produced an F1 driver or hosted a Grand Prix, exploring the circuits, teams, people, and stories that make up each nation's F1 heritage.With individual chapters dedicated to each country, this beautifully illustrated reference book profiles the drivers, constructors, and tracks that have made their mark on Formula One and contributed to the sport's global expansion over more than seventy years of racing.Filled with stunning photography, circuit maps, and expert commentary, F1 Racing: The Ultimate Companion takes you inside the world of Formula One like never before, perfect for new fans and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
The Fast Track
"No one cares about women's sports" is a familiar refrain from vocal skeptics, but as The Fact Track shows, a series of watershed moments reflect the increasing popularity of and support for women's sports from both investors and fans. Veteran sports journalist and academic Jane McManus examines both this upward trend and the forces that have held women's sports back since the early 1970s when Title IX became law (and Billie Jean King soundly defeated Bobby Riggs). As the fervor for Caitlin Clark during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball championship illustrates, there is big money to be made from broadcasting, merchandising, and investing in women's sports. The Fast Track chronicles how pioneering sponsorships, broadcast opportunities, and surges in ratings contradict the myths about disinterest. Interviews counter the resistance toward women's leagues, reveal how women are covered in the media, and consider the possibilities for further investment. McManus also addresses racial inclusivity, transgender athletes, women's health issues, and equal pay. An essential road map to capitalize on untapped potential, The Fast Track provides a snapshot of where women's sports as an industry and investment stand at this moment in time.
Heavyweight Title Fights of the 1980s
Bookended by two all-time greats in Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson, the much-maligned 1980s were significant in heavyweight boxing. Holmes dominated the first half of the decade, but the "Easton Assassin" struggled to escape the shadow of Muhammad Ali. Holmes did establish a legacy of greatness despite stumbling in his attempt to surpass Rocky Marciano's unbeaten record of 49-0. The second half of the decade saw the meteoric rise of Mike Tyson, who cleaned out and unified a fractured heavyweight division through the HBO unification tournament. The '80s was also the decade of fighters collectively known as the "lost generation" of heavyweights. That included the likes of Greg Page, Tony Tubbs, Tim Witherspoon, and Michael Dokes, who, for various reasons, couldn't sustain a period at the top of the game. However, they still deserve to be remembered for more than their failings. This book presents a thorough history of a stunning decade in heavyweight boxing, covering all 46 world title fights in detail.
The History of the Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival is a sporting event like no other. Its history features names that resonate across the ages, such as equine celebrities Kauto Star, Best Mate, Denman, Golden Miller and Arkle, jockeys from Pat Taaffe to Ruby Walsh and Rachael Blackmore, and masterful trainers of the likes of Willie Mullins and Nicky Henderson. The biggest occasion in the jump season calendar, the festival boasts some of the most high profile races in the sport, including the Champion Hurdle, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, The Stayers' Hurdle as well as the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and to win to the sound of the famous " Cheltenham Roar" is the dream of every chaser or hurdler, from amateur to novice to seasoned jumper. Marking the centenary of the Gold Cup, this book traces the Cheltenham Festival's evolution from humble beginnings into an incredible spectacle where the aristocracy mingle with day trippers, while the Irish arrive in their thousands to make this small Gloucester town seem like an outpost of the Emerald Isle. A glorious celebration of the world's greatest jump-racing event, showcasing 100 years of the incomparable Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Playing the Game, Self-Presentation, and Black Male College Athletes
This book is a comprehensive overview of Black male college athletes' experiences, highlighting their self-presentation processes as they navigate ever-changing social environments.
New Black Cyclones
'Cycling as never told before' - Nicholas Dlamini, South African cycling champion'Revolutionary' - Bradley Wiggins, British Tour de France champion This is a call for a revolution by the global Black cycling community to reform the sport and for changing the way cycling is seen. Despite the rise of anti-racism in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, professional cycling is still predominately a white and European-centred sport. Former international racing cyclist Marlon Lee Moncrieffe and author of the award-winning Desire, Discrimination, Determination - Black Champions in Cycling examines how the industry is tackling racism within the sport today. Sharing his experiences and learnings from his journeys across the UK, the USA and the African continent, Moncrieffe brings together the voices of Black cycling cultures. He speaks to Black elite and professional riders, members of national cycling bodies, commentators, grassroots riders, community leaders, teachers and activists, discovering how they are disrupting the sport's white-led norms of power. In response to his commentary and evidence, Moncrieffe invites us to critically consider the past, present and future of the sport. What transformations, if any, towards equality in Black representation and empowerment are happening in the world of cycling - and particularly in the highest realms of the sport? What could be the potential force of Black cycling movements across the world converging as 'New Black Cyclones' in reforming how the sport is seen and known?
Social Justice Through Sport and Exercise Psychology
Social Justice Through Sport and Exercise Psychology: Intergenerational Voices and An Embodied Approach provides a narration of the history of social justice work in sport and exercise psychology as advanced through the voices of those leaders who have dared to imagine a more just and equitable sporting world. By situating their history through critical genealogy, within an analysis of the larger social relationships of power in both the competitive sporting context and the field of sport and exercise psychology (including patriarchy, sexism, racism, classism, ableism, and homonegativity), an effort is made to illuminate their political lineages and how these individuals utilized social justice theories and critical reflexivity in their work. The fourfold purpose of this brand new and cutting-edge volume is to (1) frame the critical genealogy and political lineages of leaders in the field of sport and exercise psychology, who have promoted social justice in their work; (2) provide an autobiographical sketch for each of the authors that chronicles the ways their life experiences and trajectories have influenced their respective philosophies of social justice; (3) flesh out how those philosophies are evidenced, both implicitly and explicitly, in their work; and (4) illustrate how a social justice framework has informed their respective consulting philosophies.Social Justice Through Sport and Exercise Psychology: Intergenerational Voices and An Embodied Approach is key reading not only for scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of sport and exercise psychology but also for those in the subdisciplines of sport sociology, athletic training, and strength and conditioning, as well as licensed professional counsellors, licensed clinical social workers, and certified athletic trainers.
Collective Dream
Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by sports icons and obtaining their autograph? Well, I did as well, until I realized it can become a hobby and a challenge. What started as sports card collecting eventually led to collecting autographed sports memorabilia. "Collective Dream" are the anecdotes of one man's quest to obtain the autographs of some of the greatest sports figures in history. Creative outreach, camera mishaps, rule infractions are all part of the Dream. In addition, learn of the highlights and statistics of some of these sport icons.
Immortals of American Boxing
The ultimate tribute to the sport of boxing, this fully illustrated book curated by award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley profiles the United States' greatest boxers. Whether you're a die-hard boxing fan or new to the sport, this is a must-read celebration of the champions who defined boxing history. Over 100 historic images capture the power, strength and success of legendary icons such as Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, alongside modern-era titans like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and the incomparable Muhammad Ali. Celebrating the best of the best, The Immortals of American Boxing showcases the greatest fighters from over a century of the sport's colorful history. Award-winning boxing writer Don Stradley selects his top 15 boxers and tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversities they faced. Renowned fighters include legendary icons such as Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, alongside modern-era titans like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and the incomparable Muhammad Ali.
Ryuhoryu
Ryuhoryu proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. This book is the second edition of the original work published in 2015. With years of further development, the curriculum is now more clearly defined and precise, reflecting the evolution of this martial arts style and its teachings.
Jermaine Andre’s Assault Stop Volume 1
"Assault Stop!" BOOK SALES FUND FREE training workshops by... ** HALL of FAME, 2x WORLD CHAMP, UFC Vet, LAW ENFORCE SPECIALTY TRAINER -JERMAINE ANDRE'' ** ASSAULT STOP Vol 1 beginner's lessons. This book is an instructional guide for teens on the self-defense techniques & philosophies for this exclusive, NEW personal protection program of combat tested and proven best defenses against violent physical attacks. And it is strategically structured to be legally categorize as non-violent and non-fighting. ASSAULT STOP (A.S.) was specifically created to equip teens with skills to effectively defend themselves against a violent attacking peer, without violating school Zero Tolerance Fighting Policies. Assault Stop protects its user from the attacker, protects the attacker from the A.S. user, protects the A.S. user from school administration repercussions, and protects the school from the liability. ASSAULT STOP uses the top combat proven reliable blocks, evades, escapes, reverses, and sub-dues that I myself, along with thousands of other professional MMA fighters, relied on in professional competition to protect ourselves from the skull and bone breaking hits of each other. These defenses constantly stopped the lethally fueled attacks of us on each other and now I am passing them on to protect our youth. There is no better tested and proven effective defenses than those proven regularly in the professional cages of MMA. ASSAULT STOP Vol 1 book gives step by step descriptions, pictures and video links to each technique taught. This beginner's lessons equips reader with enough techniques and knowledge to form a functioning foundation from lessons including; AWARENESS, DEFENSE STANCE, FOOTWORK, BLOCKING PUNCHES, FALLING SAFELY, DISARMING WEAPONS and more. The ASSAULT STOP Defense System covers all dimensions of fighting including STRIKING, CLENCHING, TAKEDOWNS, GRAPPLING, & WEAPONS. Advanced books will release following this one and each other. EVERYONE including youth have the birthright to defend self from the attack of another, regardless. It is the purest freedom we have that even protects us from each other simply through our knowledge of its existence for us all. Today's youth is being stripped of this freedom and right with doubts of whether they are allowed to defend themselves if attacked. ASSAULT STOP liberates youth from this oppression so they can take back their freedom to defend themselves anytime, any place without question.
Sport and Crime
This comprehensive review of the relationship between sport and crime explains how the experience of sport can lead to behaviour that's harmful to others and is sometimes self-destructive. It challenges the conventional idea of sport as wholesome and beneficial, arguing that sport is often a trigger for crime, in both history and contemporary life.The book explores how murder, violence, bribery, sexual assault, matchfixing, corporate corruption, crowd disorder, hate crimes, drug offences, alcohol-induced transgressions and cyber-crimes are often caused or accelerated by sport, and it speculates on sports-related crimes of the future. The book's narrative is driven by hundreds of case studies, and each chapter has summary points. There are also eight descriptive timelines that enable the reader to see at a glance how sport has, over the decades and centuries, been a catalyst for crime.This is an essential text for any course on sport and crime and invaluable reading for anybody with an interest in the sociology of sport, sport history, sports law, sport management, sport development, criminology or cultural studies. Anyone seriously interested in the study of sport will be gripped.
Walks of the World Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2026
HIKE FROM HOME: This stunning calendar is your detailed guide to 25 multiday hikes and adventurous hut-to-hut treks in some of the world's most interesting places! GORGEOUS GIFT: Walkers will love the full-color photos from the trails, sample itineraries with route maps, trail highlights, trek tips, and quotes that celebrate the joys of walking. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
More Than Just a Game
In More Than Just a Game, the authors present compelling first-person stories, original research, and much-needed perspective about the billion-dollar youth-sports industry.This book will explore parental attitudes and struggles and show parents how to navigate the profit-driven system of youth sports that frequently ignores the needs of kids. Dr. Bjork and Dr. Hoynes examine the most pressing issues in the world of youth sports, including: How taxing athletics can be developmentally for children. The financial impact the ever-popular travel teams have on families. Excessive time commitments and expectations. The conundrums and challenging decisions the families of young athletes' face. Inherent disadvantages of being an underprivileged young athlete. They connect the patterns in the behavior of the adults they observed to broader trends in our society. They also provide parents with the information they need to understand the contemporary youth-sports industry--to see the bigger picture--and help them make conscious and more informed decisions for their children that are consistent with their core values. Concrete suggestions are highlighted, such as how to identify the appropriate team for a child, how to select activities that will help young athletes develop emotional and physical resilience, and ways that parents can create balance in their children's lives. Ultimately, the authors' eye-opening research gives youth-sports parents a grounded perspective that will help their kids find success on and off the field.
Black Sporting Resistance
In recent years, there has been increased attention towards activism in sporting spaces. A vast majority of these contributions have focused on intra-nation tensions and impact. Yet, there is a dearth of scholarship that has engaged in a theoretically grounded analysis of how Black sportspersons have exhibited resistance in and through sport across national borders across time, space, and context. In this text, Joseph N. Cooper introduces the Black Sporting Resistance Framework (BSRF) as an analytic lens to examine how resistance actions in and through sport have contributed to the advancement of local and global racial justice efforts. Key concepts such as African (Black) diaspora, transnationalism, internationalism, sporting resistance typology, and sport activism typology are incorporated throughout the book. Black sporting resistance is also analyzed alongside broader social movements such as the Black Liberation Struggle, Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism, and Black Radicalism. Insights on the ways in which sport can be used to advance social justice in the future are presented.
Fabric of the Game
In "Fabric of the Game," author Robert Holden takes us on a fascinating journey through the history and evolution of rugby league shorts. This book offers a unique perspective on how these garments have evolved, reflecting changes in the sport, fashion, and technology over the decades. From the rugged leather shorts of the early 20th century to the sleek, high-tech designs of today, Holden examines how these shorts have become more than just part of a uniform, but a symbol of team identity, player superstition, and fan devotion. Through interviews with players, designers, and fans, alongside a rich collection of photographs and illustrations, "Fabric of the Game" reveals the untold stories behind these essential yet often overlooked pieces of sporting attire. This book is not just for rugby league enthusiasts but for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, fashion, and culture. It's a celebration of how a simple piece of fabric can hold the history and heart of a game.
A Voice for the Horse
More than three decades of serious study, research and teaching are brought to light in this book. The work I show here is the direct result of those experiences and my love of the horse. I have been very fortunate in having some excellent tuition and coaching from many world-class teachers in many different disciplines. Throughout all I will often refer to my time with Tom Dorrance, who despite never having taken a lesson from a human in his life about horses, still accomplished more than any man I know with regard to understanding how a horse thinks and behaves. Tom once said "A lot of people ask me to teach them how to do something. I say, I can't teach you anything. I might be able to help you learn to do something, if you want to learn it, but it has to come from you." I hope this book will shine a light in the right direction. JSR
A Horse for Every Rider
The Perfect Match: Expert Strategies for Choosing Your Ideal HorseIn the market for a new horse? Today's digital world has made it easier to find prospects, but in many ways harder to get an accurate in-depth assessment of the horses we encounter. And the urge to jump in and make a quick decision is strong! So often we learn from our own mistakes, and where horses are concerned, that can be painful - emotionally, physically and financially. Written with decades of horse industry experience, this practical handbook will help you avoid these mishaps and give you the knowledge and confidence to select a horse that truly matches your unique needs and goals.This fully comprehensive guide walks you through every step in the selection process and empowers you to make confident, informed decisions.Inside you'll learn: Professional techniques for evaluating a horse's temperament, health and training.Time-saving strategies to avoid frustration and sort through prospects more easily.How to effectively work with trainers and agents, building positive relationships.How to navigate the pre-purchase exam like a pro.You'll also have access to: A printable tool to help you set your intentions to keep you on track.A priceless list of key questions to ask sellers (before buying).Authentic, first-hand stories of humorous horse antics and mishaps.Whether you're looking for your first horse, a horse to take you to the next level, or a horse to treasure for life, A Horse for Every Rider will help you achieve peace of mind, knowing you made the right choice. Think of this as your roadmap to finding not just any horse, but the right horse - the one that makes you smile every time you head to the barn.Start your search off on the right foot and pick up your copy today!
