Sports & Games

The unauthorised biography of Britain's best footballer

Including anecdotes from Bob Wilson's own football and television careers, this work features one of sport's most enduring icons guiding us through the meanings, heritage and evolution of great sporting terms we use.

Bored of aerobics? More people than ever are turning their backs on indoor exercise and discovering the immense physical and mental benefits of the great outdoors. Wild gym workouts can be adrenaline-boosting or serenely calming. This guide covers activities that range from beach running and buggy workouts to recumbent cycling and rock climbing.

In 1960 the West Indies arrive in Australia and Michael, who is sixteen, is enthralled. When the calypso chorus accompanying Frank Worrell and his team fades, Michael has leartn many things ...

This study examines the security threats in Eurasia and the role of institutions in the post-Cold War international environment. It looks at both the crucial aspect of foreign policy as well as a theoretical area of security studies and its impact in the former Soviet States.

Mountain climbing continues to be an adventure sport that kids (and grown-ups) love to LIVE VICARIOUSLY. FUN TO READ with it's convenient size, spectacular photos, clear drawings, and engaging text. With National Geographic's new series, Extreme Sports, kids can learn the tricks of the pros, use the ...

Explores the localized logics and practices underlying the marketing initiatives of major conglomerates and their increasing influence on the shaping and experiencing of national cultures. This book provides an analysis of the growing evolution of marketing strategies in the world of sport.