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Based on reports from 19th century explorers, museum artifacts, and other historical documents, the rules, equipment, and diagrams as they are currently understood are provided here for readers, along with suggestions for adapting these sports and games for modern times.

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The Renaissance was a period of extraordinary spirit and development that marked a critical stage in the history of sports and games. In addition, readers will learn how to play games that had been previously lost to history.

This volume is the latest installment in the Sports and Games Through History series.

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Sports are an integral part of education, but what does this mean for educators Sports and K-12 Education addresses this through chapters divided into 3 themes: sports and classroom success; sports and identity; and sports, media, and schools, exploring coaching and teaching, student-athlete identity, media portrayals of female athletes, and more.

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Sports are an integral part of education, but what does this mean for educators Sports and K-12 Education addresses this through chapters divided into 3 themes: sports and classroom success; sports and identity; and sports, media, and schools, exploring coaching and teaching, student-athlete identity, media portrayals of female athletes, and more.

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"There is no other extensive annotated bibliography available on this subject. It will be a handy source wherever general and individual sports topics are researched." Choice

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Talks about the history of the disability sport movement. This book aims to eradicate some of the barriers people with disabilities face, by creating a greater awareness and understanding of the abilities of people with disabilities. It also includes a historical timeline of disability sport.

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This book provides a sweeping overview of sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. It is also the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking, including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years.

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Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization is an eclectic collection of new studies from accomplished and emerging scholars in the fields of communication, business, geography, kinesiology, psychology, and more, who employ a wide range of methodologies including quantitative, qualitative, and critical analyses.

(Hardback)

A parenting book investigating the role of sports in the development of healthy maturation from childhood through adolescence.

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This impressive new source is the first book to give school administrators and nonspecialist legal advisors practical working knowledge of the legal principles, judicial interpretations, and case law relating to organized sports in an academic environment.

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Discusses recent research into the nutritional requirements of active women, and translates it into practical advice. Topics covered include bone health, body image, dieting, eating disorders and pregnancy. It is intended for fitness instructors, coaches, managers and teachers of female athletes.

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Offers students a guide to the most notorious scandals in American sports history.

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provide[s] informative and entertaining browsing, depicting how filled our language is with sports metaphors, many of whose derivations are little known: `the devil to pay,' `hazard a guess,' `red herring,' etc.

(Paperback, 6th edition)

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This guide to the available literature on sports in American culture during the last two decades of the 20th century is a companion to Jack Higg's Sports: A Reference Guide (Greenwood, 1982).

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Why do billions of people around the world love sports This informative book attempts to find out whyby examining sports in all its facets, providing an overview of the history of sports, with a constant focus upon the social conditions through which sport arises.

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Tom Harley considers himself a lucky man, having captained the Geelong Football Club to two premierships in three years. On his way, Tom discovered what qualities he values most, and how to bring out the best in others. Using his own experiences, Tom shares his thoughts on what makes both great leaders and followers.

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Sports fans or not, readers will be fascinated by this revealing examination of the pressures leading to the widespread use of steroids in sport and the negative, unintended consequences of their ban.

(Paperback, 5th edition)

The fifth edition of Strategic Sport Marketing integrates sport marketing frameworks, theory, and practical cases to show students and practitioners how to develop and execute successful sport marketing strategies.

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Deals with racing. This collection presents stories of the names in racing - the owners, trainers, jockeys and thoroughbreds.

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Teaching Exercise to Children is for all individuals who prescribe exercise programmes to children of ages 10-16. The only book on the market to combine both current theoretical and practical aspects, this book is the bible for all those studying or already teaching exercise to young people.

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This title provides the beginning and experienced physical education teacher with information to effectively teach lifetime sports and fitness activities. It helps planning, organizing and sequencing activities, and assists teachers in focusing their efforts on sound teaching principles.