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Paperback. Offers a fresh cultural history of sport and imperialism. focusing on nineteenth-century British big-game hunting and exploration narratives from the western interior of Rupert's Land. Series: Nature, History, Society. Num Pages: 176 pages, approx. 22 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; HBJK; HBTB; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774813556
ISBN
9780774813556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.81

Hardback. Offers a fresh cultural history of sport and imperialism. focusing on nineteenth-century British big-game hunting and exploration narratives from the western interior of Rupert's Land. Series: Nature, History, Society. Num Pages: 176 pages, 22 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; HBTB; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774813549
ISBN
9780774813549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.98

Hardback. Traceable as far back as the work of the path-breaking Chicago School of Sociology in the 1920s and 1930s, subculture and counterculture have long been conceptual staples of the discipline. This collection includes 16 readings on aspects of sub-community life in sport that showcases the breadth and depth of sport subcultural research. Editor(s): Young, Kevin; Atkinson, Michael. Series: Research in the Sociology of Sport. Num Pages: 390 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 678.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Edition
4th ed.
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762312931
ISBN
9780762312931
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.61

Hardback. Draws together international scholars on issues that emerge from ancient Olympic contests, and over one hundred years of modern Olympic history, with varied perspectives, while encompassing an assessment of literature and debates on the Olympics. This book serves as a resource for students and researchers interested in significance of the Games. Editor(s): Young, Kevin; Wamsley, Kevin B.; Young, Kevin. Series: Research in the Sociology of Sport. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762311811
ISBN
9780762311811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.58

Paperback. A sharp new analysis of football as it is played, refereed, managed, bought, sold and consumed. Regulating Football goes behind the headlines. Num Pages: 280 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHM; KJK; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745310268
ISBN
9780745310268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.87

Paperback. Features evidence that recruited athletes 'underperform': they do even less well academically than predicted by their test scores and high school grades. This book examines the forces that drive this process and presents proposals for reform. It argues for re-establishing athletics as a means of fulfilling the educational missions of our colleges. Series: The William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education. Num Pages: 440 pages, 54 line illus. 39 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNM; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 657.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691123141
ISBN
9780691123141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 38.56

Paperback. Playing in the storied Mexican League (an AAA affiliate of major league baseball), the "Tecos" had home parks on both sides of the US-Mexico border, in Laredo, Texas and in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. This book tells the story of the rise and demise of this team. Num Pages: 320 pages, 19 halftones 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780691007441
ISBN
9780691007441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.67
€ 41.17

Paperback. 200 invaluable yachting tips only the pros know in a pocket-sized format for onboard use For every yachtsman who's dreamed of a mentor, in the form of a seasoned helmsman close at hand helping guide a vessel, this pocket reference from Yachting Monthly just may be the closest thing. Num Pages: 112 pages, col. Illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: TRLN; WSSN3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 103 x 8. Weight in Grams: 148.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470972885
ISBN
9780470972885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.04

Hardcover. A lifetime of reflections on the joys, terrors, and triumphs of sailing from Britain's greatest yachtsman The first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world, in 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston instantly became an international legend. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WSSN3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470972519
ISBN
9780470972519
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.98

Paperback. An unforgettable look at how baseball families share our national pastime. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 pages of photographs. BIC Classification: VFX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780393352856
ISBN
9780393352856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.17

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393339970
ISBN
9780393339970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.18

Paperback. Where-to guides to outdoor adventure-indispensable for today's young urbanites who crave active outdoor sports and won't settle for less. Series: Urban Adventure. Num Pages: 448 pages, 75 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; WS; WT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780393323979
ISBN
9780393323979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.12

Paperback. Smart, instructive, and beautifully designed, every book in the Trailside Guide series contains the essential information readers need to master outdoor activities and have fun in the process. Series: Trailside Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, Color photographs and drawings throughout. BIC Classification: WSSN5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393314892
ISBN
9780393314892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.16

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 23 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; WDP; WQH; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 477.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295995465
ISBN
9780295995465
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.50

Hardback. Focuses on the acquisition and loss, after only one year, of the Seattle Pilots Num Pages: 30 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; WSBT; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295992525
ISBN
9780295992525
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.77

Paperback. Hiking Washington's History is for hikers, as well as amateur historians, newcomers unfamiliar with the state's history and Northwest natives who know only part of that history. Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Books. Num Pages: 36 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295990637
ISBN
9780295990637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.35

Hardback. The urge to ride a wave, the search for the next perfect swell, is an enduring preoccupation that draws people to coastlines around the world. This book presents an eloquent photo essay that portrays the enduring fascination of surfing, as well as the singular and sometimes unexpected beauty of the coast. Num Pages: 144 pages, 86 duotones. BIC Classification: WSS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 310 x 287 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1497.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292757707
ISBN
9780292757707
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.42

Paperback. This pioneering study of amateur futbol (soccer) clubs in Chile reveals how the world's most popular sport has served to engage citizens in local and national politics and support democratic practices Num Pages: 327 pages, 17 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; HBTB; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 330. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780292743939
ISBN
9780292743939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.28

Paperback. Based on research in both American and foreign archives, this first book-length study of doping in the Olympics connects the use and regulation of performance-enhancing drugs to developments in the larger global environment. Series: Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MBNH; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292737495
ISBN
9780292737495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.83

Paperback. Tells the little-known story of a highly celebrated auto-racing event for African Americans, the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes. These races were held in Indiana and throughout the Midwest during the racial turbulence of the 1920s and 1930s, when the Ku Klux Klan cast a shadow over the social and political landscape of the state and region. Num Pages: 240 pages, 45 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; JFSL3; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 15. Weight in Grams: 397.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253219626
ISBN
9780253219626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGSA; WSBT; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022271
ISBN
9780253022271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 194 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBND; APF; HBTB; WSBX; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253020895
ISBN
9780253020895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.33

Paperback. Series: Feminist Media Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFK; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252082443
ISBN
9780252082443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.83

Paperback. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages, 19 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JMG; JFFE2; WSBT; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081491
ISBN
9780252081491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.53

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