Sports

”When I was first invited by a new – and handsome – man to the local Yacht Club to see his boat, I happily conjured up alluring pictures of me in an expensive bikini and a great suntan. It didn”t o …

This version of the popular ‘Caribbean Islands Cruising Guide’ is for sailors coming from the USA or Canada and heading into the islands for a season or longer.  All the routes are geared to Sou …

Racism and English Football: For Club and Country analyses the contemporary manifestations, outcomes and implications of the fractious relationship between English professional football and race. Rac …

Designed specifically for young players, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all the drills are illustrated and …

Cruising French Waterways has rapidly become the leading descriptive guide to the astonishingly varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. Winner of the Thomas …

True to the spirit of the all-American athlete and our society”s seemingly endless pursuit of and passion for leisure activities is Sports & Recreation Fads. This readable and fascinating reference …

What does commercialisation mean for the future of sport? Modern sports links to commerce are highly visible. Stadiums and arenas bear the names of businesses, while sponsors” logos appear on athlet …

Written for every sports fan who follows the NHL and the Stanley Cup, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdr …

Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs—World Series titles in 1980 and 2008—and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He …