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Willie Pearse: 16Lives (16Lives #11)
By Róisín Ní Ghairbhí. 2015
Willie Pearse was a well-regarded sculptor who ran the family stone-carving business, but he was also a dynamic activist whose…
life offers fresh insights into political and cultural life before 1916. History has placed him in the shadow of his brother Patrick, but whether it was nationalism, education or the cultural revival, Willie shared in these activities as an equal. Being Patrick’s right-hand man in the weeks preceding the Rising, he played an important role in making it happen. His gentle character and wide circle of friends meant that his execution on 4 May 1916 shocked even those who had little sympathy with the rebels and helped turn public opinion in their favour. In this book, using new sources, Róisin Ní Ghairbhi shows conclusively that, far from being dominated by his brother, Willie Pearse was always decidedly his own man.Contesting ‘Race’ and Sport: Shaming the Colour Line
By Kevin Hylton. 2018
In the decade since Kevin Hylton’s seminal book ‘Race’ and Sport: Critical Race Theory was published, racialised issues have remained…
at the forefront of sport and leisure studies. In this important new book, Hylton draws on original research in contemporary contexts, from sport coaching to cyberspace, to show once again that Critical Race Theory is an insightful and productive tool for interrogating problematic social phenomena. Inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois’ statement that "the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the colour line", this book sheds a critical light on the way sport perpetuates racism, while identifying opportunities to challenge its insidious presence. Exploring and explaining the ways in which notions of ‘race’ are expressed and contested at individual, institutional and societal levels, it addresses key topics such as whiteness, diversity, colourblindness, unconscious bias, identity, leadership, humour and discourse to investigate how language can be used as a device for resistance against racism in sport. Contesting ‘Race’ and Sport: Shaming the Colour Line is vital reading for all sport studies students, academics and those with an interest in race, ethnicity and society.The Right Kind of Heroes: Coach Bob Shannon and the East St. Louis Flyers
By Kevin Horrigan. 1992
This is the story of human pride pitted against the power of poverty--the true story of a heroic high school…
football coach, a team of determined players, and their fight against insurmountable odds to win, both on and off the field.Fishing For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
By Greg Schwipps. 2020
Catch the fish you want, and more of them Choose the right gear and the right locations to fish Get…
the whole family involved safely Get hooked on a lifelong hobby Millions of folks find fishing relaxing, challenging, entertaining…and a great way to spice up dinner. This 3rd edition of the top-selling guidebook shows you everything you need to know about the necessary gear, where different kinds of fish hang out, what types of bait and lures to stock, how to stay safe on the water, and even how to clean and cook your catch. Plus, you'll learn about the latest high-tech fishing gadgets and GPS hacks, get advice on fishing from boats, and much more. Here's where to drop your line! Inside... Advice on clothing and other gear Choosing a rod and reel All about line and tackle The latest high-tech gadgets Which bait for which fish How to evaluate the water Exploring fly fishing basics Tips for fishing from boats and kayaksHow Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory Of Globalization
By Franklin Foer. 2004
Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. It is a perfect window into the…
cross-currents of today's world, with all its joys and its sorrows. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work of reportage, Franklin Foer takes us on a surprising tour through the world of soccer, shining a spotlight on the clash of civilizations, the international economy, and just about everything in between.Water Colour
By Greg French. 2018
Featuring wild and warming tales from a life spent in the natural world, Water Colour is the literary equivalent of…
a fishing trip with great friends. Sixteen years after the much-loved Frog Call, fly fisher and storyteller Greg French has produced another glimmering collection of tales from his travels around Australia and beyond. In Water Colour, Greg visits old friends and new, reflects on a changing world, and delves deeply and often unexpectedly into matters of the soul. His stories, always told with humour and enthusiasm, are fascinating glimpses into the quirks of our relationships, between each other and with the environment. Water Colour is a celebration of humour and love, of sadness and loss, and of the kinds of insights that only an afternoon of fishing can inspire.A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching (Routledge Studies in Constraints-Based Methodologies in Sport)
By Ian Renshaw, Peter Arnott, Graeme McDowall. 2021
While the popularity of golf is coming under increased pressure, it continues to hook millions of players. However, the complexity…
of the game and the extremely high level of precision required to hit the ball consistently well means that it is a game that is difficult to even become ‘good’ at, let alone master. Consequently, irrespective of whether the player is a weekend golfer, a club member, or a tour professional, the search for the key to playing good golf feeds an insatiable desire for ideas and tips to improve golf performance and bring one’s handicap down. However, traditional coaching, with its primary focus on developing the perfect swing is not leading to a reduction in handicaps and the time is ripe for a new approach. This book aims to fill this void and is a landmark text for golf coaches and players about applying a constraints-led approach (CLA) to golf coaching. In this book, two golf coaches, Pete Arnott and Graeme McDowall talk to Ian Renshaw to demonstrate how their practice is driven and inspired by their alignment to a CLA. A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching includes case studies and examples of how constraints are manipulated to induce adaption in the technical, tactical (or put in golf terms, course management), physiological, and psychological development mechanisms needed to improve at golf. Examples cover coaching from their work with beginners, high handicappers, aspirant tour players, and elite players looking to make the ‘tour’.NFL Football: A History of America's New National Pastime
By Richard C. Crepeau. 2020
A multi-billion-dollar entertainment empire, the National Football League is a coast-to-coast obsession that borders on religion and dominates our sports-mad…
culture. But today's NFL also provides a stage for playing out important issues roiling American society. The updated and expanded edition of NFL Football observes the league's centennial by following the NFL into the twenty-first century, where off-the-field concerns compete with touchdowns and goal line stands for headlines. Richard Crepeau delves into the history of the league and breaks down the new era with an in-depth look at the controversies and dramas swirling around pro football today: Tensions between players and Commissioner Roger Goodell over collusion, drug policies, and revenue; The firestorm surrounding Colin Kaepernick and protests of police violence and inequality; Andrew Luck and others choosing early retirement over the threat to their long-term health; Paul Tagliabue's role in covering up information on concussions; The Super Bowl's evolution into a national holiday. Authoritative and up to the minute, NFL Football continues the epic American success story.For the first time, here is the full story of the NFL player protests that rocked a nation and turned…
our country upside down. This is the players' side, one that has largely been ignored by the media.On September 1, 2016, Colin Kaepernick took a knee before a preseason game. Little did he, nor anyone else, know the ramifications from that decision. Since being exiled from the National Football League, Kaepernick has stood strong against all those who have attacked him. He and others who took a knee against racial inequality and police brutality have been ridiculed, mocked, threatened, and some have even lost their jobs. They have feared for their safety and that of their loved ones. But what made Kaepernick kneel, and the entire country turn a silent protest into a national pandemic? One person: President Donald Trump. For the first time, veteran journalist Mike Freeman sits down with those directly involved in the protests—the players—to find out how things really went down. Readers will learn why they decided to protest, how racism and the murdering of innocent men of color directly affected them, how the politics of protest affected their professional and personal lives, and if anything has even changed for the better. Including interviews with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid, Kenny Stills, Michael Bennett, Richard Sherman, and numerous others, see first-hand how the media, President Trump, and the National Football League took a peaceful message for change and turned it on its head. They changed the narrative, accusing these men of being &“anti-America,&” &“anti-military,&” and &“disrespecting the flag.&” In Football&’s Fearless Activists, Freeman offers an opportunity to understand what these protests meant to the players, and how the hatred from the media, President, NFL owners, and some Americans was not only unwarranted, but anti-American.Patience
By Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 2020
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, one of the great living masters of Tibetan Buddhism, guides us through one of the core practices…
of the bodhisattvas, using a classic, revered text as a guide.&“Shantideva was like us, but he worked on his mind until he became completely free from delusions . . . A Guide to the Bodhisattva&’s Way of Life has inspired countless people since it was written over thirteen hundred years ago. It tells us that we too can develop our mind to the levels of realizations that the great masters have attained—and it shows us how to do it.&” —Lama Zopa Rinpoche The sixth chapter of Shantideva&’s classic A Guide to the Bodhisattva&’s Way of Life is a beacon of inspiration that shows what patience—one of the essential actions of the bodhisattvas—can really mean, challenging the reader to great depths of self-reflection and to great heights of awakened action in the world. Lama Zopa Rinpoche—a teacher whose very name means &“patience&”—explores Shantideva&’s teachings verse by verse, unpacking its lessons for the modern reader: - Overcoming anger - Accepting suffering - Respecting others and finding happiness in their happiness In this guide, Rinpoche shows us the profundity and relevance of this incredible bodhisattva&’s practice for us ordinary beings in our ordinary lives.Acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher Sarah Powers is known and loved for her unique approach—Insight Yoga—which combines traditional yoga with…
the meridians of Chinese medicine, as well as Buddhist meditation. Using Yin (passive) and Yang (dynamic) poses, she demonstrates a series of different yoga sequences that bring benefit to organs, muscles, joints, and tendons—as well as the mind. She also provides a foundational explanation of traditional Chinese medicine theory and mindfulness meditation instruction. Sarah Powers brings us on an inspiring journey inward, and shows the path for cultivating a lasting relationship with yoga that cultivates and strengthens our physical well-being and our mental and emotional clarity.Zen Cat
By Judith Adler. 2003
How often have we seen cats watching us with intense focus, playing obsessively with a toy, comforting us as they…
cannily assess our moods, lying calmly in a patch of sunlight? Cats exemplify the essential tenets of Zen philosophy and the desire to find the simple and spiritual in everyday life. They embody utter grace, nonjudgmental devotion, and a sense of spontaneous whimsy. What's more, as we interact with cats, these qualities are reflected back in us.Zen Cat pairs more than 50 charming black-and-white photographs of cats with simple and inspiring quotes from a variety of sources: A fat cat lying on the floor evokes the statement "A hand-rolled dumpling of heaven and earth; I gulped it down and easily it went"; a picture of a cat up for adoption is accompanied by Buddha's question "If we fail to look after others when they need help, who will look after us?" This ingenious coupling of concepts and images reminds us that even the most finicky of our feline friends have a lot to teach us, if only we take the time to learn.Der 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.War in the Shadows: Resistance, Deception and Betrayal in Occupied France
By Patrick Marnham. 2020
In 1962 the young Patrick Marnham set off by car for a small village in central France. There he was…
taught French by an imperious countess, who he later discovered had fought in the Resistance until, betrayed, she was sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp. On the very same day that his hostess&’s network was broken, Jean Moulin, de Gaulle&’s delegate as head of the combined Resistance forces, was arrested in Lyons, where he was tortured by Klaus Barbie before dying in Gestapo custody. Was this coincidence, or were these events connected? The anonymous letter writer suggested a key to the mystery. Using a knowledge of France gained from 12 years as the Independent&’s Paris correspondent, and subsequent research in archives in England and France, Marnham set out to discover the truth about the betrayal of the old lady who had become his tutor and friend. Following a trail leading from London through Occupied Europe to the rank and file Resistance in lost corners of France, he has unravelled the story of a complex wartime deception, involving British, American and French intelligence services. The War in the Shadows shines a light on the brutality and cynicism of the Secret War and reveals how it was actually fought. The result is a story of ruthless double-dealing worthy of John le Carré, but with this difference: it is not a fiction.Stai cercando di darti all’escursionismo? Ti piacerebbe imparare a farlo come un professionista? Se la tua risposta è sì, allora…
questo è il libro che fa per te. Impara a muovere i primi passi, e tutto ciò che devi sapere su questo sport e su come praticare escursionismo, o trekking, come un professionista. Seguire queste tecniche e queste dritte sul campeggio ti aiuterà a muovere i primi passi e a fare escursionismo meglio che mai. Ti presento i segreti utilizzati dai professionisti per incamminarti sui terreni più ardui! Con decenni di strategie testate, questo ebook ti illustrerà il modo più rapido ed efficace per scoprire questo sport! Il libro comprende: - Primi passi. - Lista delle cose da fare. - Quali attrezzi utilizzare. - Come fare escursionismo - Preparazione + MOLTO ALTRO! Se vuoi essere più vigoroso ed avere migliori risultati nell’escursionismo, allora questa guida fa per te. --> Scorri in cima alla pagina e clicca su “aggiungi al carrello” per acquistare subito Informazioni legali: Questo autore e/o proprietario dei diritti non ha alcuna pretesa di garanzia nei confronti dell’accuratezza, completezza o adeguatezza del contenuto di questo libro, e nega espressamente ogni responsabilità per errori o omissioni nel suo contenuto. Questo prodotto è ad esclusivo uso di consultazione. Per favore consulta un professionista prima di intraprendere qualsiasi azione contenuta al suo interno.The Buddhist Analysis of Matter
By Y. Karunadasa. 2020
A fluent English explanation of the Theravada Buddhist analysis of matter for serious students of Buddhist thought.In The Buddhist Analysis of…
Matter, renowned scholar Y. Karunadasa interprets the Buddhist view of matter as presented in Theravada Buddhism, based on the Abhidhamma. His comprehensive work draws on both the earlier period containing the seven manuals of the Abhidhamma Pitaka and the later period containing Abhidhammic commentaries, sub-commentaries, and such compendiums as the Abhidhammatthasangaha of Acariya Anuruddha. In order to bring the subject into a wider perspective, and for more precision, Karunadasa considers the (non-Theravada) Vaibhasika and Sautrantika schools of Buddhism—two of the leading non-Mahayana schools with whom the Theravadins had much in common, both of which subscribed to a realistic view of existence—as well as later sources such as the post-canonical commentaries and related literary sources of Theravada Buddhism. This book gives us the first clear picture of the Buddhist analysis of matter as such. Earlier works on this subject have tended to focus on the broad philosophical implications arising from the Buddhist theory of matter and were based more on earlier sources, such as the Pali canonical texts. The Buddhist Analysis of Matter provides a much-needed micro view of the topic with a detailed examination of the Theravadins&’ list of rupa-dammas—the ultimate irreducible factors into which material existence is analyzed. It exposes the basic material elements into which the whole of material existence is resolved and explains their interconnection and interdependence on the basis of conditional relations. It concludes with an understanding of the nature and relevance of the Buddhist analysis of matter in the context of Buddhism as a religion.Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty
By Jeff Pearlman. 2020
The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O&’Neal combined—and collided—to help bring…
the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouseIn the history of modern sport, there have never been two high-level teammates who loathed each other the way Shaquille O&’Neal loathed Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant loathed Shaquille O&’Neal. From public sniping and sparring, to physical altercations and the repeated threats of trade, it was warfare. And yet, despite eight years of infighting and hostility, by turns mediated and encouraged by coach Phil Jackson, the Shaq-Kobe duo resulted in one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. Together, the two led the Lakers to three straight championships and returned glory and excitement to Los Angeles. In the tradition of Jeff Pearlman&’s bestsellers Showtime, Boys Will Be Boys, and The Bad Guys Won, Three-Ring Circus is a rollicking deep dive into one of sports&’ most fraught yet successful pairings.Body of Water: A Sage, a Seeker, and the World's Most Alluring Fish
By Chris Dombrowski. 2017
A poet&’s memoir of taking an unplanned trip to the Bahamas and meeting a fishing guide who changed his life:…
&“A splendid book.&”—Jim Harrison in The New York Times Book Review Chris Dombrowski, a poet and passionate fly-fisher, had a second child on the way and an income hovering perilously close to zero when he received a miraculous email: can&’t go, it&’s all paid for, just book a flight to Miami. Thus began a journey that would eventually lead to the Bahamas and to David Pinder, a legendary bonefishing guide. Bonefish are prized for their elusiveness and their tenacity. And no one was better at hunting them than Pinder, a Bahamian whose accuracy and patience were virtuosic. He knows what the fish think, said one fisherman, before they think it. By the time Dombrowski meets him, though, Pinder has been abandoned by the industry he helped build. With cataracts from a lifetime of staring at the water and a tiny severance package after forty years of service, he watches as the world of his beloved bonefish is degraded by tourists he himself did so much to attract. But as Pinder&’s stories unfold, Dombrowski discovers a profound integrity and wisdom in the bonefishing guide&’s life. &“A poet and Montana-based fly-fishing guide recounts his trip to the Bahamas, where he met an aging guide who taught him about fish and life…loosely links reflections on his experiences catching and releasing bonefish, the history and geography of the Bahamas, the construction of fishing rods, stories he has told his children, and the difference between fishing or hunting for sport and for dinner.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Thematically complex, finely wrought, and profoundly life-affirming.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Gavrelle: Arras (Battleground Europe)
By Kyle Tallett, Trevor Tasker. 2000
During the Battle of Arras 1917, the village of Gavrelle was captured by the Royal Naval Division; the Royal Marines…
suffered the highest casualties in their history. This guide explains the battles and the area today.Murder & Mayhem in the Finger Lakes (Murder & Mayhem)
By R. Marcin. 2020
The pristine waters of the Finger Lakes inspire tranquility, but the region has not been spared a history of high-profile…
murders. George Chapman's execution for killing a hostler in a drunken rage drew one of the largest crowds in Seneca County's history. Charles Sprague was the only person from Yates County to be executed and the last person electrocuted at Auburn Prison after shooting a neighbor in a dispute over potatoes. A plea of insanity did not save James Williams from the electric chair after murdering an elderly man and attempting to rape a teenage girl. In the Feedbag Murder, the body of a missing man was found in a canal, and his friend was acquitted of the murder despite confessing to the crime years later. Author R. Marcin explores the gruesome history of homicide in the Finger Lakes.