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F is for Fooball
by Vanessa GardnerA fantastic new sporting humour series with other titles planned for release over the next year. Superb collection of humorous football quotes, stories, anecdotes, jokes and chants, highlighting some of the key characters of the game such as Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, John Motson, Bill Shankly, Brian Clough and many more. Brilliant Gift for any Football fan, this book will make you laugh out loud as you relive some of the greatest quotes that have ever left the lips of your favourite football personalities! Featuring the managers, pundits, players and the man on the terrace, "F is for Football" is a must for all Football fans.
The FA Official England Women's Fact File: Read the stories of the mighty Lionesses
by Emily SteadREAD ABOUT THE STAR LIONESSES AND DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS!!This FA official licensed product includes a lowdown on the current England Women's squad, with punchy profiles on the star players who have contributed to the glorious successes of the England women's team, and also earmarks potential stars of the future.The ultimate companion guide is a must-have for any young fan who wants to learn all the facts and stats of the England Women's national team. The book is packed with player profiles, action photos and cool stats, and also features the stories of some of the current leading lights, including Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton, Nikita Parris and Ellen White.In addition, the book gives a sneak preview of some of the rising stars who are keen to light up the stage at UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and beyond. This is perfect gift for any young Lionesses fans, whether they aspire to wear the shirt one day or show their support from the stands.
The FA Official England Women's Fact File: Read the stories of the mighty Lionesses. Updated for 2023
by Emily SteadREAD ABOUT THE STAR LIONESSES AND DISCOVER WHAT IT TOOK TO BECOME CHAMPIONS AT EURO 2022!!This official companion guide to the brilliant Lionesses is a must-have for any young fan who wants the facts and stats of the England Women's national team at their fingertips. The book is packed with player profiles, action photos and cool stats, with inspiring stories about some of the current leading lights, including Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson and Nikita Parris.The FA official licensed product also looks back at the team's performance at major tournaments throughout their history and includes an extended feature on their run at EURO 2022. Relive the story of how they won the ultimate prize in front of their home fans at Wembley!Finally, the book offers a sneak preview of some of the rising stars who are keen to light up the stage at FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and beyond. This is perfect gift for any young Lionesses fans, whether they aspire to wear the shirt one day or show their support from the stands.
The Fabulous Baker Boys: The Greatest Strikers Scotland Never Had
by Tom MaxwellWith a total of more than 500 goals in careers that saw them turn out for the likes of Hibernian, St Mirren, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Torino, Joe and Gerry Baker are two of the greatest strikers Scotland never had. While Liverpool-born Hibs legend Joe became the first man to make his England debut having never played in the English league, his US-born brother Gerry, a hero of St Mirren's Scottish Cup-winning side of 1959, was the first top-flight European footballer to turn out for the USA. Even though he spoke with a broad Scottish accent, Joe was in Alf Ramsey's initial squad for the 1966 World Cup. With unprecedented access to the Baker family archives, including contributions from Gerry Baker and the late Joe's son Colin, The Fabulous Baker Boys is a unique tale of Scotland's most celebrated sporting siblings and contains exclusive interviews with the likes of Denis Law, Lawrie Reilly, John Robertson, Alex Young, Pat Stanton, Bob Wilson and George Eastham.
A Face in the Crowd
by Stephen King Stewart O'nanThe writing team that delivered the bestselling Faithful takes the readers to the ballpark again, and to a world beyond.Dean Evers, an elderly widower, sits in front of the television with nothing better to do than waste his leftover evenings watching baseball. His adopted Florida baseball team, the Rays, are going strong.Suddenly, in a seat a few rows up beyond the batter, Evers sees the face of someone he knows from decades past, someone who shouldn't be at the ballgame, shouldn't even be on the planet.And so begins a parade of people from Evers's past, people he has wronged, all of them occupying that seat behind home plate.Until one day, he sees someone even closer to home . . . A FACE IN THE CROWD is a beautifully written story about grief, loneliness and revenge.
Face-Off
by Matt ChristopherFACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.
Face-Off
by Matt ChristopherFACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.
Fachdidaktik Sport: Grundlagen und Modelle (Basiswissen Lernen im Sport)
by Nils NeuberDer Band gibt eine Übersicht über fachdidaktische Grundlagen und Modelle im Sport. Ausgehend von soziokulturellen Rahmenbedingungen und pädagogischen Grundlagen von Bewegungs-, Spiel- und Sportangeboten für Kinder und Jugendliche werden sportdidaktische Modelle und Konzepte vorgestellt. Es folgen Überlegungen zu Methoden im Sportunterricht sowie zur Individuellen Förderung im Sport als einem integrativen Konzept. Insgesamt zielt das Lehrbuch auf allgemeine Voraussetzungen des Sportunterrichts.
Fachdidaktische Konzepte Sport: Zielgruppen und Voraussetzungen (Basiswissen Lernen im Sport)
by Nils NeuberDer Band gibt eine Übersicht über fachdidaktische Konzepte im Bereich der Voraussetzungen von Bewegungs-, Spiel- und Sportangeboten für Kinder und Jugendliche. Einleitend wird ein Überblick über allgemeine fachdidaktische Konzepte gegeben. Den Schwerpunkt bilden spezielle Konzepte zu den Voraussetzungen von Schülerinnen und Schülern, die in vier Kapiteln vorgestellt werden: Kinder, Jugendliche, Mädchen und Jungen sowie Heterogene Zielgruppen. Hinzu kommen die Voraussetzungen von Lehrkräften sowie von Bewegung, Spiel und Sport in der Schulentwicklung.
Fachdidaktische Konzepte Sport II: Themenfelder und Perspektiven (Basiswissen Lernen im Sport)
by Nils NeuberDas Lehrbuch gibt eine Übersicht über fachdidaktische Konzepte im Bereich der Entscheidungsfelder von Bewegungs-, Spiel- und Sportangeboten für Kinder und Jugendliche. Einleitend wird ein Überblick über allgemeine fachdidaktische Konzepte gegeben. Den Schwerpunkt bilden spezielle Konzepte zu Themenfeldern und Perspektiven des Sportunterrichts. Der Aufbau orientiert sich an den sechs Pädagogischen Perspektiven Eindruck, Ausdruck, Wagnis, Leistung, Soziales und Gesundheit.
Facing Ali: 15 Stories 15 Fighters
by Stephen BruntMuhammed Ali cast a blinding light onto his sport, on the tumultuous times he in part initiated and on all of those who surrounded him. That includes the fighters brave enough to stand alone, across the ring from the greatest heavyweight champion of all time. Ali's own story has been told again and again, but the stories of those who faced him have, by and large, been ignored. For each, the moments alone with Ali changed their careers, changed their lives, and affected them for ever. Facing Ali tells the story of fifteen men from around the world, from famous names like Joe Frazier, Joe Bugner, George Foreman and Henry Cooper to lesser lights like Tunney Hunsaker and Jurgen Blin. Each man, many for the first time, tell their stories in their own words. With an updated introduction from author Stephen Brunt following Ali's death, the resulting book offers a unique perspective on what it was really like to fight him, and gives insights into the character of the most famous man on the planet.
Facing Up: A Remarkable Journey to the Summit of Mount Everest
by Bear Grylls'No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' IndependentAt the age of twenty-three, Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience, and it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless, only two years after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident, Bear Grylls overcame severe weather conditions, fatigue, dehydration and a last-minute illness to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure, his courage and humour, his friendship and faith.
Facing up to AIDS: The Socio-Economic Impact in Southern Africa
by Sholto Cross Alan WhitesideFacing up to AIDS is a novel and incisive study of a global plague which continues to threaten to engulf South Africa at this crucial moment in its history. Economists, demographers and health planners present a range of new methods of understanding the likely course of the disease, drawn from the most recent research and thinking by social scientists on the relationship between epidemic disease, economic growth and human resources. South Africa presents a unique opportunity for understanding AIDS, combining as it does Third World problems with a sophisticated infrastructure: the models of demographic projection and economic linkages which are explored here will be of major relevance for examining the socio-economic impact of AIDS in a range of countries in Asia and Latin America. Until medical science comes up with a miracle vaccine, the modification of behaviour is the only defence, and the essays in this volume make a powerful case for putting further resources into the research needed to bring this about.
Failed Olympic Bids and the Transformation of Urban Space: Lasting Legacies? (Mega Event Planning)
by Robert Oliver John LauermannThis book evaluates why cities choose to bid for the Olympics, why Olympic bids fail, and whether cities can benefit from failed bids. Attention is shifted away from host cities (or winners), to consider the impact of the bidding process on urban development in losing cities. Oliver and Lauermann show that bidding is often a politically strategic exercise, as planning ideas are recycled from one bid project to the next. As Olympic bids become more deeply embedded in urban development and bid teams engage in legacy planning, Oliver and Lauermann demonstrate that bid failure is rarely definitive and is often a desirable result. This volume adds a new and innovative perspective to Olympic Studies and mega-events more broadly, with appeal to a variety of other disciplines including geography, urban planning, spatial politics and sport and civic policy.
Failure is an Option: On the trail of the world’s toughest mountain race
by Matt Whyman‘We’re not at parkrun any more,’ I mutter to myself, quietly longing for the presence of nice marshals in high-visibility vests.Failure is an Option is the story of an average runner who sets out to discover just how far he can go. With the support (and misgivings) of his family, and aware that his quickest years are behind him, Matt Whyman leaves the Saturday morning 5K to push towards 100-mile ultramarathons and beyond. By slowing things down to run a very long way, he joins a growing number of men and women from all walks of life striving to do something extraordinary.A newcomer to a world that can often seem off-limits, Matt finds his feet as an ultrarunner by learning the hard way. He battles monster hallucinations on endurance races spanning day and night, loses himself on tantalising trails across landscapes far from home, and forges bonds with fellow competitors in which small, kind gestures mean more than any medal. Determined to touch the boundaries of his running world before it starts to shrink, ultimately Matt sets his sights on a six-day mountain ultra that even hardened veterans consider to be the most formidable on earth: the Dragon’s Back Race.Brimming with good humour, honesty and joy, Failure is an Option pits ambition against ability to uncover human truths that resonate with us all. A mid-pack competitor who could win prizes for enthusiasm – if nothing else – Matt takes us on a journey far beyond his comfort zone and with no guaranteed outcome of success. The results are entertaining from start to finish, often very funny and at times deeply moving.
The Fair Chase: The Epic Story Of Hunting In America
by Philip DrayFrom Daniel Boone to Teddy Roosevelt, hunting is one of America's most sacred-but also most fraught-traditions. It was promoted in the 19th century as a way to reconnect "soft" urban Americans with nature and to the legacy of the country's pathfinding heroes. Fair chase, a hunting code of ethics emphasizing fairness, rugged independence, and restraint towards wildlife, emerged as a worldview and gave birth to the conservation movement. But the sport's popularity also caused class, ethnic, and racial divisions, and stirred debate about the treatment of Native Americans and the role of hunting in preparing young men for war. This sweeping and balanced book offers a definitive account of hunting in America. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of our nation's foundational myths.
Fair Game
by Alex Blackwell Megan MauriceAlex Blackwell lived and breathed our national sport of cricket for thirty years. Starting as a kid, she spent her childhood and teen years playing and competing with her identical twin, Kate, who was equally devoted to the bat and ball. But it was Alex who went on to consolidate a spot in the national side, eventually rising to the captaincy, notching up an eye-watering list of sporting achievements and earning her a name as one of the greats of the game.But life off field brought challenges of its own. From her professional debut, Alex was unafraid to call out hypocrisy and go in to battle against the traditional hierarchies of the game. Speaking out and becoming a passionate advocate for women and LGBTIQ+ people in sport won her many fans and much respect, but it didn't come without a price. Fair Game is an unflinching account of life in Australia's most loved sporting team, told by one of its most lauded members. It reveals not only the extreme dedication and skill it takes to be the best, but also how it feels to be on the outer - even as one of the game's most decorated players. Representing Australia 251 times across Tests, one day internationals and T20 matches, no woman in history has played more matches for the Australian Women's cricket team than Alex Blackwell. And no one knows better both the extreme highs and devastating lows that come with playing this majestic but at times brutal game at the highest level.
Fair Game: Myth and Reality in Sport (Routledge Library Editions: Sports Studies)
by Eric MidwinterThis volume examines modern sport in its social context and concludes that it is beset with over-commercialised motives, damaged by dangerous political alignments and marred by wrongheaded social values. The book provides a thought-provoking analysis and offers new insights into why and how modern sport has evolved into its present dominant position. It calls for radical reforms in the structure of, and attitudes towards, sport.
Fair Game: Myth and Reality in Sport (Routledge Library Editions: Sports Studies)
by Eric MidwinterThis volume examines modern sport in its social context and concludes that it is beset with over-commercialised motives, damaged by dangerous political alignments and marred by wrongheaded social values. The book provides a thought-provoking analysis and offers new insights into why and how modern sport has evolved into its present dominant position. It calls for radical reforms in the structure of, and attitudes towards, sport.
Fair Play in Sport: A Moral Norm System (Ethics and Sport)
by Sigmund LolandFair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking general moral principles and practical cases, the book develops a contemporary theory of fair play.The book examines many of the key issues in the ethics of sport, including:* fairness and justice in sport* moral and immoral interpretation of 'athletic performance'* what makes a 'good competition'* the key values of competitive sport.The notion of fair play is integral to sport as we know and experience it, and is commonly seen as a necessary ethos if competitive sport is to survive and flourish. Fair Play in Sport provides an invaluable guide to the subject for all those with an interest in ethics and the philosophy of sport.
Fair Play in Sport: A Moral Norm System (Ethics and Sport)
by Sigmund LolandFair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking general moral principles and practical cases, the book develops a contemporary theory of fair play.The book examines many of the key issues in the ethics of sport, including:* fairness and justice in sport* moral and immoral interpretation of 'athletic performance'* what makes a 'good competition'* the key values of competitive sport.The notion of fair play is integral to sport as we know and experience it, and is commonly seen as a necessary ethos if competitive sport is to survive and flourish. Fair Play in Sport provides an invaluable guide to the subject for all those with an interest in ethics and the philosophy of sport.
Fairplay im Sport: Beiträge zur Wertedebatte und den ethischen Potenzialen (Angewandte Forschung im Sport)
by André Schneider Julia Köhler Frank SchumannDie Artikel dieses Tagungsbandes widmen sich der Wertedebatte im Sport in Theorie und Praxis. Die Beitragenden setzen sich mit grundlegenden Werten und Idealen des Sports, ihrer Bedeutung für Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft, aber auch ihrem Verfall auseinander. So kann Sport beispielsweise die Integration und Inklusion von Menschen fördern. Demgegenüber stehen jedoch auch ein starker Konkurrenzgedanke sowie kommerzielle Interessen, die in aktuellen Skandalen um Korruption, Betrug und Doping resultieren. Beim dritten Udo-Steinberg-Symposium wurden diese gegenläufigen Tendenzen des Sports sowie mögliche Entwicklungen von Vertretern verschiedener Fachdisziplinen, u.a. Juristen, Sportwissenschaftlern und Psychologen sowie von Praktikern diskutiert.
Fairway Phenom (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf Ser.)
by Matt ChristopherMalik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a crowd of adoring fans. Suddenly golf's image changes for Malik. Yet, even if he wanted to play, where would he get the gear or the money? And where is a kid living in Brooklyn, New York, supposed to play golf? Malik's growing desire to learn the sport of golf help him overcome these obstacles, but the biggest obstacle-the ridicule of his friends-still sits in his path.
Fairway to Heaven: Victors and Victims of Golf's Choking Game
by Peter Higgs Tim GloverIn golf, nowhere is the mental strain more apparent that at the closing stages of a major championship. The crowd, absorbed in every shot, conveys the tension to the players, who are also involved in another contest - the mind game. Before missing the most notorious putt in the history of the Open Championship, Doug Sanders was already thinking of which side of the gallery he would turn to first to acknowledge the applause. When he missed a three foot putt that would have won him the old silver claret jug, there was no applause. Instead people reacted as if they had just witnessed a terrible accident - which, in a sporting context they had. It was Jack Nicklaus, rather than Sanders, who went for the jugular and, in the process, took possession of the jug. The line between victor and victim can be measured not only in millions of dollars but also in fractions of inches. `One minute you're on cloud nine, ' Sam Snead remarked
Faith of our Fathers: Football as a Religion (Mainstream Sport Ser. (PDF))
by Alan EdgeAlan Edge is a lifelong Liverpool supporter who grew up in an environment where team loyalties were embedded in working-class culture. He was shocked to discover that his young son not only had not intention of following in his father's footsteps as a Liverpool fan, but preferred a Newcastle shirt because it was more fashionable!Faith of our Fathers is more than a personal story; it is a universal tale written with a strong sense of pathos and a rare capacity to bring to life the concerns of fans who feel the game they grew up with is being eroded by commercial exploitation.