by
Parrish, Charles.
Call Number
796.334 22
Publication Date
2014
Summary
Two leading sports authorities explore the culture of soccer around the world, considering the sport as a means to better understand a society's past, present, and future.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.7761
by
Schultz, Brad, 1961-
Call Number
796.01 23
Publication Date
2016
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.6723
View Other Search Results
by
Fitch, Nate, author.
Call Number
796.5223 23
Publication Date
2016
Summary
"This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning to the advanced level of trad rock climbing."--Provided by publisher.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.6574
by
Verrier, Steven.
Call Number
796.81209795 23
Publication Date
2017
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.6355
by
Williams, Victoria, author.
Call Number
796 23
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World: From Buzkashi to Zorbing focuses on what many would consider abnormal activities from across the globe. Spanning subjects that include individual games, team sports, games for men and women, and contests involving animal competitors, there is something for every reader. Whether researching a particular country or region's traditions or wanting an interesting read for pleasure, this book offers an array of uses and benefits. Though the book focuses on games and sporting activities, the examination of these topics gives readers insight into unfa.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.6098
by
Kurlansky, Mark.
Call Number
796.357092 22
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Profiles the Jewish-American baseball player who, in 1934, risked his chance to beat Babe Ruth's home run record by sitting out a game on Yom Kippur, and describes his impact on Jewish-American history.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5917
by
Charyn, Jerome.
Call Number
796.357092 22
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Examines the life of the baseball player in a new light, as a man who took his marriage to Marilyn Monroe very seriously long after their divorce, and had trouble finding a new role for himself during his retirement from the sport.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5582
by
Reinhardt, James Craig, author.
Call Number
796.720977252 23
Publication Date
2019
Summary
Speedway tour guide and racing aficionado J. Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special, including its unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and secrets.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5450
9.
by
Voight, Mike, author.
Call Number
796.077 22
Publication Date
2014
Summary
Examples of ineffective and even negative leaders are all too abundant in sports. Poor leadership attitudes are a great loss for players, coaches, teams, schools, communities and society as a whole. To become productive leaders, coaches, administrators and parents need guidance and resources. This book reveals what the most revered scholars and icons from business and other leadership fields know about leadership theory, research and practice--and applies the results to the world of sport. This is a book parents, coaches and administrators can use to maximize their own leadership potential as.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5251
by
Halloway, Amelia S., editor.
Call Number
796.082 23
Publication Date
2010
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.5064
by
Lisi, Clemente Angelo, 1975- author.
Call Number
796.33466809 23
Publication Date
2015
Summary
"In A History of the World Cup, Clemente Lisi chronicles the most popular sporting event in the world, providing vivid accounts of individual games from the tournament's origins in 1930 to modern times. It features statistics for each competition, photos, and profiles of the most memorable figures of the sport, including Diego Maradona, Franz Beckenbauer, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Pelé. In addition, this volume highlights the progress of the American teams over the last several decades. Updated through the 2014 World Cup with a new chapter on the tournament, profiles of those players who stood out in the competition, and revised statistical information, A History of the World Cup is the most up-to-date book on this international phenomenon"--Provided by publisher.
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.4983
by
Hillman, Cory, 1978- author.
Call Number
796.0440973 23
Publication Date
2016
Summary
"Sports are not what they used to be. The larger social meanings sports hold for fans are being eclipsed by their commercial function as a means to sell merchandise and connect corporate sponsors with consumers. This book examines how the American consumer culture affects professional and collegiate sports, reducing fans to consumers and trivializing sports themselves"--
Format:
Electronic Resources
Relevance:
1.4953
Limit Search Results