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By Moon Travel Guides, Kelsey Perrett, Miles Howard. 2020
The sands of Cape Cod, the peaks of the Maine Highlands, and the forests of Bear Mountain: wherever you turn…
in New England, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon New England Hiking. Inside you'll find:Diverse Hiking Options: From breathtaking seaside walks in Coastal Maine to challenging backcountry treks in the Berkshires, find 150 outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking tripsFind Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists like the best spots for a swim, high-elevation vistas, New England oddities, and hikes with nearby breweries, plus a breakdown of the best hikes for each seasonThe Top Outdoor Experiences: Cool off under a cascading waterfall, pick wild blueberries from a meadow, and take in views of endless autumnal foliage. Take a dip in the ocean after scaling the cliffs in Acadia or meander through shorebird habitats in Rhode Island. Visit a replica of Thoreau's cabin at historic Walden Pond, enjoy a peaceful afternoon on a secluded trail, and marvel at the Boston skyline from afarNearby Fun: Relax after your hike at a local brewery, find a nearby campground, or stop for lunch at a mom n' pop eateryEssential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access pointsMaps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to parkFull-color photos throughoutExpert Advice: Seasoned hikers Miles Howard and Kelsey Perrett reveal their experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of each trailTips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, protecting the environment, and getting park passes, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Moon New England Hiking covers Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and ConnecticutWhether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure.Exploring the region? Check out Moon New England.By Pendleton Woolen Mills. 2020
From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and…
weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there.The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States. The second section contains camp essentials—what to pack and how to plan your camping trip—and the final section contains a series of how-tos.• Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness.• Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text• An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoorsWhether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness.For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors.• An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars• Great book for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike• Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford AngierBy Lucie Thibault, Paul Pedersen. 2014
"Contemporary Sport Management, Fifth Edition" provides students with an overview of sport management by presenting extensive discussions of the foundational…
aspects of the profession and current topics from the field. The text also discusses the role of social media in revolutionizing the industry and the significance of sport as an international institution. Students will learn the relevance of legal, sociocultural, historical, political, and psychological concepts to the management of sport; the professional skills and attitudes of successful sport managers; and ways in which the globalization of sport continues to affect sport management professions. One of the top-selling textbooks in the field, the fifth edition retains many of its popular learning tools for students and also offers several key additions: - Social media sidebars in every chapter prepare future sport managers to confront some of the unique challenges and opportunities of this growing phenomenon. - Professional profiles containing a biography and Q&A allow students to gain realistic views into the roles of sport managers. - A retrospective from cofounding editor Janet Parks illustrating how the outstanding roster of contributors has been a hallmark of this title from the beginning. The text also contains a variety of updated learning tools, including international sidebars with associated activities, a timeline, ethics and critical thinking sections, a running glossary, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter reviews, and references to help students stay engaged with the material and understand key concepts and terms.By Joachim Hasebrook, Benedikt Hackl, Sibyll Rodde. 2020
Wie können Teams den Erfolg von Organisationen steigern?Wann schaffen Mitarbeiter in Teams wirklich mehr als alleine? Entscheiden Teams ausgewogener als…
Einzelne?Führt eine gute Teamatmosphäre wirklich zu mehr Leistung?Können Roboter und Künstliche Intelligenz zu Teamkollegen werden?Aus der Wissenschaft für die Praxis gibt dieses inhaltlich breit aufgestellte Buch fundierte, richtungsweisende und praxisnahe Antworten auf Fragen zum Thema „Team“. Basierend auf aktuellen Erkenntnissen der Sozial-, Arbeits- und Neuropsychologie zeigen die Autoren an vielen praxisrelevanten Beispielen und anhand von Interviews mit erfahrenen Managern aus Spitzensport, Wirtschaft, Militär und Wissenschaft, wie Teamführung in Organisationen sinnvoll umgesetzt wird und Teams erfolgreich agieren können.Erfahren Sie, wie auch Sie in Ihrer Organisation oder in Ihrem Team die gesamte Teamleistung dauerhaft steigern können.Zielgruppen:Alle, die selbst in Teams arbeiten, z. B. Teamleiter in Dienstleistung, Verwaltung oder IndustrieMitarbeiter in teamorientierten Organisationen Vorstände und AufsichtsräteManager und TeamverantwortlicheAlle, die Voraussetzungen für Teamarbeit verbessern wollen, z. B. Strategie- und ManagementberaterIngenieure für im Team verwendete MaschinenArchitekten von ArbeitsräumenDesigner von ArbeitsumgebungenForscher an Hochschulen und in UnternehmenBy Sofia Stahl. 2020
Using a staircase, you can now easily do short intensive, interval training using only your own body weight. Give your…
body exactly what it needs—plenty of strength and conditioning—but without taking too much time out of your busy day or spending loads of money on a gym.Learn to utilize the staircases in your everyday environment and maximize every step with this practical guide. Step-Training Workout contains sixty exercises along with suggestions on structuring your workouts into time-saving and utility-boosting intervals. Each exercise typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes and can be done on-the-go, on a lunch a break, or at home after a long day—perfect for anyone who can’t fit in a full workout. Whether you’re just starting out or are an avid exercise, this book will add new, incredible workouts to your repertoire. With Step-Training Workout, learn how to get fit fast and feel great!By David Stotlar, Larry Horine. 2004
"This invaluable text presents the theory and practice of the administration of physical education and sport programs in an easy-to-read,…
easy-to-use format. With a strong background in history, Administration of Physical Education and Sport Programs, 5/E, addresses current topics and trends in management and administration while investigating the future of athletic administration. Special emphasis is placed on diversity, ethics, standards, conflict resolution, and transparency needs in all organizations."By David Goggins. 2018
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights.…
But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America. In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.By Elsevier. 2008
Despite the importance of sport as a social, economic and political institution, research into sport and social capital has not…
been extensive. Sport and Social Capital is the first book to examine this increasingly high profile area in detail. It explores the ways in which sport contributes to the creation, development, maintenance and, in some cases, diminution of social capital. Written by an internationally renowned author team who are leading figures in this area of study, this engaging and far-reaching text brings leading research from around the world into one comprehensively edited volume. Themes covered in the book include: education, gender, policy, community, youth sport, diversity and many more. It is essential reading for sport management, sport development and sport sociology students around the globe and offers fascinating and invaluable insight to interested stakeholders from industry, community and government.By Gary Armstrong, Jon P. Mitchell. 2008
What can the history of a nation's football reveal about that nation's wider political and socio-cultural identity? How can the…
study of local football culture help us to understand the powerful international forces at play within the modern game? Based on long-term and detailed ethnographic research, this book uses Malta as a critical case study to explore the dynamics of contemporary football. Situated on the fringes of the EU, and with an appalling record in international competition, the Maltese are nevertheless fanatical about the game. This book examines Maltese football in the context of the island's unique politics, culture and national identity, shedding light upon both Maltese society and on broader processes, both local and global, within the international game. The book explores a range of key issues in contemporary football, such as: the dynamics of international player migration football corruption and ethics the politics of sponsorship and TV deals the global appeal of footballing "brands" such as Manchester United, Juventus and Bayern Munich. This book is essential reading for students and researchers working in Sports Studies, Sociology of Sport, Football, Globalisation, Politics and Ethnic Studies.By Eleni Theodoraki. 2008
Olympic Event Organization is the first text to address a number of important questions in contemporary mega-event management: Which organizations…
are involved in the Olympic Movement and in what capacity? What are the interorganizational flows of authority and finance between them? How is work grouped, in what unit sizes, how specialized and formalized are work processes? How complex, dynamic, diversified, or friendly is their environment? What are the power issues and how do the technological processes affect these organizations? How do the OCOGs evolve in their life cycle, what pressures shape their structures and management processes and how is work co-ordinated? The examination of the Olympic Games event organization in the 10-year period, from bidding to post-games closing down, draws material from host cities to explore the types of interorganizational flows that take place at various stages for the Olympic Games to be delivered. Knowledge transfer from one host city to the next and an established organizational field also means that management practises sometimes follow some externally imposed organizing logics. The challenges faced by organizers are discussed and the tensions that a strong management template from the IOC creates are also examined. Finally, the issue of sustainability of the Olympic Games is identified along with an analysis of the ways in which the concepts of impact are appropriated by the various stakeholders involved with the Olympic Games as they attempt to influence public opinion.Written in an accessible and insightful manner Olympic Event Organization is essential reading for both academics and practitioners alike.By Rebecca Joyce Kissane, Sarah Winslow. 2020
Fantasy sports have the opportunity to provide a sporting community in which gendered physical presence plays no role—a space where…
men and women can compete and interact on a level playing field. Whose Game? shows, however, that while many turn to this space to socialize with friends or participate in a uniquely active and competitive fandom, men who play also depend on fantasy sports to perform a boyhood vision of masculinity otherwise inaccessible to them. Authors Rebecca Kissane and Sarah Winslow draw on a rich array of survey, interview, and observational data to examine how gender, race, and class frame the experiences of everyday fantasy sports players. This pioneering book examines gendered structures and processes, such as jock statsculinity—a nerdish form of masculine one-upmanship—and how women are often rendered as outsiders. Ultimately, Whose Game? demonstrates that fantasy sports are more than just an inconsequential leisure activity. This online world bleeds into participants’ social lives in gendered ways—forging and strengthening relationships but also taking participants’ time and attention to generate negative emotions, stress, discord, and unproductivity.By Joe Favorito. 2020
Effective communications are essential for all sport organizations. In this fully revised and updated third edition of his ground-breaking guide…
to communications in sports, Joe Favorito introduces the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to become a successful communicator. Favorito outlines the history of sports communications, explores the most important professional themes, topics and issues, and highlights exciting opportunities for future development. With a strong emphasis on professional practice and the day-to-day realities of working in sports and entertainment, the book covers all the core functional areas such as: · Digital and social media strategy · Crisis management · Creative writing · The value of audio storytelling · The role of communications in business. This new edition includes more international cases and data, interviews, best practices, and expanded coverage of social media, gaming, eSports and technological developments in communications; discussion of key contemporary issues such as multicultural media relations and ‘athletes as brands’; and an emphasis on the importance of strategic planning. No other book offers such a valuable insider’s view of the sports communications industry or the importance of PR and media relations in building successful sports organizations. Sports Publicity: A Practical Approach is essential reading for all students working in sport business, marketing or communications, and any PR practitioner looking to improve their professional skills. The author maintains a podcast of updated best practices, The CUSP Show, which is widely available, as well as a blog of best practices at joefavorito.com. Both of these resources make the perfect companion to this book.This book investigates the complex relationship between embodiment, identity and disability sport, based on ethnographic research with an international-level visually…
impaired cricket team. Alongside issues of empowerment, classification and valorisation, it conceptualises the sensuous dimension of being in disability sport and challenges the idealised notion of the sporting body. It explores the players’ lived experiences of participating and competing in an elite disabled sport culture and uses an embodied theoretical approach drawing upon sociology, phenomenology and contemporary disability theory to examine aspects of this previously unexamined research "site," both on and off the pitch. Written in a way that values and accurately represents the participants’ traditionally marginalised voices, the book analyses the role that elite disability sport plays in the construction of identity and helps us to better understand the relationships between disability, sport and wider society. Embodiment, Identity and Disability Sport is essential reading for any student, researcher, practitioner or policymaker working in disability sport, and a source of useful new perspectives for anybody with an interest in the sociology of sport or disability studies.By John H. Kerr, Michelle Blaydon, Koenraad J. Lindner. 2008
Exercise dependence or addiction has been described as a 'positive addiction', but it can have links with damaging dysfunctional and…
excessive behaviours, including eating disorders. Clinical and sport psychologists now acknowledge the condition and report that it can be found in recreational exercisers and competitive athletes. This is the first text to provide a comprehensive guide to exercise dependence. The text contains case studies and reviews research into exercise dependence in both 'exercise' and 'sports' contexts. The authors examine the condition in the widest sense, exploring different types of exercise dependence, risk factors associated with the condition, the experiences and motivational characteristics of sufferers, links with eating disorders, and a number of approaches to counselling. This text will be of significant interest to psychologists working in sport, health and clinical practice, as well as to athletes and sports coaches, particularly those involved in endurance sports associated with higher incidences of exercise dependence.By Lynn M Jamieson, Thomas Orr. 2008
Sport and Violence takes a critical look at the culture of ‘sports rage’ and aggression in the sporting industry, covering…
ethical, historical and sociological causes and impacts. It examines international examples of sport violence, including: the father of a tennis competitor placing a drug in the drinks of her competitors; a player’s neck broken after being attacked from behind by an opponent in an NHL game; hooliganism in international soccer and more. The book not only attempts to explain how and why such violence originates, it examines its impact on society outside sport and suggests potential remedies for the problem. This book: Examines the culture of violence that permeates and surrounds sport, including the sociological causes of that violence, and what can be done to mitigate them Features an international perspective with examples of sport violence from throughout the world Offers a historical view on the evolution of violence in sport Its up-to-date and in-depth coverage of a controversial issue makes this book a valuable asset to both sports students and professionals working in sports management.By Kirk Goldsberry. 2017
“Beautifully illustrated and sharply written, SprawlBall is both a celebration and a critique of the 3-point shot. If you want…
to understand how the modern NBA came to be, you’ll need to read this book.”—Nate Silver, editor of fivethirtyeight.comFrom the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA: who shoots where, and how. The field of basketball analytics has leaped to overdrive thanks to Kirk Goldsberry, whose visual maps of players, teams, and positions have helped teams understand who really is the most valuable player at any position. SprawlBall combines stunning visuals, in-depth analysis, fun, behind-the-scenes stories and gee-whiz facts to chart a modern revolution. From the introduction of the 3-point line to today, the game has changed drastically . . . Now, players like Steph Curry and Draymond Green are leading the charge. In chapters like “The Geography of the NBA,” “The Interior Minister (Lebron James),” “The Evolution of Steph Curry,” and “The Investor (James Harden),” Goldsberry explains why today’s on-court product—with its emphasis on shooting, passing, and spacing—has never been prettier or more democratic. And it’s never been more popular. For fans of Bill Simmons and FreeDarko, SprawlBall is a bold new vision of the game, presenting an innovative, cutting-edge look at the sport based on the latest research, as well as a visual and infographic feast for fans.By Jennifer Smith Maguire. 2008
This is the first text to offer a comprehensive socio-cultural and historical analysis of the current fitness culture. Fitness today is…
not simply about health clubs and exercise classes, or measures of body mass index and cardiovascular endurance. Fit for Consumption conceptualizes fitness as a field within which individuals and institutions may negotiate - if not altogether reconcile - the competing and often conflicting social demands made on the individual body that characterize our current era. Intended for researchers and senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of sport, leisure, cultural studies and the body, this book utilizes the US fitness field as a case study through which to explore the place of the body in contemporary consumer culture. Combining observations in health clubs, interviews with fitness producers and consumers, and a discourse analysis of a wide variety of fitness texts, this book provides an empirically grounded examination of one of the pressing theoretical questions of our time: how individuals learn to fit into consumer culture and the service economy and how our bodies and selves become ‘fit for consumption.'By Jonathan Parker, Bridget Penhale. 2008
This text provides an understanding of current professional practice in social and health care, examining abuse of vulnerable adults and…
the ways in which social policy, welfare services and practitioners may compound or alleviate vulnerability. Working with Vulnerable Adults develops a sound basis for understanding issues of risk, vulnerability and protection and investigates how agency policies and procedures may, often unintentionally, lead to the voice of service users being marginalised or unheard. Drawing on recent and established research about the protection of vulnerable adults, the book covers: · Social work, social care settings and vulnerable adults · The concept of abuse and adult protection · Using the law in adult protection · Professional and quality assurance issues · Assessment in social work with vulnerable adults · Dealing with and managing vulnerability, risk and abuse · Adults with mental health difficulties, long-term conditions and learning disabilities · Community abuse and asylum seekers Much contemporary social and health care practice with adults is concerned with issues of risk and protection. Working with Vulnerable Adults provides information and knowledge for students and practitioners who are interested in finding out more about this important field.By Ellis Cashmore. 2008
Now including exercise psychology terms for the first time in its second edition, Sport and Exercise Psychology: The Key Concepts offers…
a highly accessible introduction to this fascinating subject, its central theories and state-of-the-art research. Over 300 alphabetically-ordered entries cover such diverse terms as: adherence aggression emotion exercise dependence home advantage kinesiphobia left-handedness motivation retirement self-confidence. Cross-referenced, with suggestions for further reading and a full index, this latest key guide contains invaluable advice on the psychology of sport and exercise. A comprehensive A-Z guide to a fast-moving field of inquiry, this book is an essential resource for scholars, coaches, trainers, journalists, competitors, exercisers; in fact anyone associated with sport and exercise.By Moon Travel Guides. 2019
Wander along Amsterdam's sparkling canals, soak up the village vibes and cosmopolitan culture, and experience Amsterdam like a local: on…
foot!Walk through the city's coolest neighborhoods like the Center, Westerpark, the Jordaan, De Pijp, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directionsFind your scene with top ten lists for restaurants, nightlife, museums, and moreGet to know the real Amsterdam: Stroll the canals and admire postmodern architecture or peruse unique boutiques in the buzzing central district. Make like a local and rent a bike, ride along busy boulevards, and break for a picnic at a public park. Sip a tripel or witbier at a traditional brewery or artisanal coffee at an outdoor café. Uncover the city's history in its many museums or check out contemporary art exhibits in industrial-style galleries. Feast on a farm-to-table spread at a trendy restaurant and dance the night away to DJ sets at the city's popular nightclubsEscape the crowds at locally-loved spots and under-the-radar favoritesExplore on the go with foldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, all in a handy guide that fits in your pocketWith creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can experience Amsterdam at your own pace without missing a beat.Hit the ground running with more Walks guides, like Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon New York City Walks, Moon London Walks, Moon Paris Walks, and Moon Rome Walks.