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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and combat sports with "MMA Manuscripts: 30 Must-Reads in the World of MMA and Combat Sports" by James Bren. This compreh……続きを見る

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The inside story of Mikel Arteta’s astonishing transformation of Arsenal November 2019. Unai Emery’s final game as Arsenal manager sees the Gunners languishing eighth in ……続きを見る

Henry Verney, baron Willoughby de Broke's 'Advice on Fox-Hunting' is a comprehensive guide to the noble sport of fox hunting, written in a clear and informative style. The book delves into the histo……続きを見る

Biografía deportiva del gran basquetbolista chileno Juan Ostoic, gran conversador nacido en Iquique el año 1931. Estuvo en el Mundial de Argentina cuando Chile obtuvo el tercer lugar y dos veces olí……続きを見る

'I love Tifo' Ian Wright 'Tifo are great' Alan Shearer 'Tifo have changed the game when it comes to football analysis' Elis James RULE #1: DON'T WATCH THE BALL Yes, football is about stars, goals an……続きを見る

?In the 1950s, in Las Vegas, a businessmen's conglomerate dominating a $25 million-a-year sports industry hid their illegal practices from the U.S. Department of Justice until they were caught. The ……続きを見る

John Montgomery Ward's book 'Base-Ball' serves as a thorough examination of the sport of baseball in the late 19th century. Ward delves into the intricacies of the game, from its rules and strategie……続きを見る

In his seminal work, 'A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works,' G. W. Mortimer delves into the intricate art of creating dazzling and awe-inspiring fireworks displays.……続きを見る

Walter Sir Gilbey's 'Horses Past and Present' is a rich exploration of the history and significance of horses in human culture. Gilbey's prose is both informative and engaging, offering a detailed l……続きを見る

In 'The History of Ancient Greek Sports and Athletic Festivals' by Edward Norman Gardiner, readers are immersed in a comprehensive exploration of the role of sports in ancient Greek society. Gardine……続きを見る

Xenophon's 'On Horsemanship' is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of horse care, training, and riding in ancient Greece. Written in a straightforward and instructional tone, the book covers topic……続きを見る

Award-winning golf writer James Y. Bartlett spent most of his distinguished career covering the greats of golf from outside the ropes. But on five occasions, he got up-close and personal carrying th……続きを見る

Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury's 'The First Expedition to Mount Everest' (Illustrated Edition) is a groundbreaking account of the very first expedition to the world's highest peak. Through detailed des……続きを見る

The Mets are a team known for warming hearts one day and breaking them the next. Nothing has ever come easy for the National League's third franchise in New York. Even the miraculous championship ye……続きを見る

'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or th……続きを見る

This thorough historical study must be of interest to any sport enthusiast as well as to history scholars and professional athletes. The first part of this book is dedicated solely to the history of……続きを見る

Neue, in modernem Buchsatz veröffentlichte Ausgabe des 1925 erschienen Original-Buches der akademischen Fechtmeister Friedrich und Christian Seemann-Kahne. Original erschienen 1925/26 in der Verlags……続きを見る

Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional orig……続きを見る

Following in the footsteps of Robeson, Ali, Robinson and others, today’s Black athletes re-engage with social issues and the meaning of American patriotism Named a best book of 2018 by Library Journ……続きを見る

As an adjunct to the book A Pathway of Dreams, On the Greenbelt is a travel guide to the Boise Greenbelt path system, a system much-loved by users but one that is not always as easy to navigate as i……続きを見る

What does it mean when a hit that knocks an American football player unconscious is cheered by spectators? What are the consequences of such violence for the participants of this sport and for the e……続きを見る

"One of the best baseballーand managementーbooks out....Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame."ーForbes Moneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget O……続きを見る

In The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History, John Lohn profiles some of the biggest names the sport has ever seen, from Mark Spitz and Tracy Caulkins to Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps. Each swimmer is……続きを見る

"Meticulously researched and beautifully produced." Times Literary Supplement "A big and beautiful book." Journal of British Studies "A definitive history of the sports shoe." Amber Butchart, fashio……続きを見る

A best selling book on my top 25 picks on what’s Best About Sports wouldn’t be complete without a complementary book on my top 25 choices on what’s Worst About Sports. As I penned in my previous boo……続きを見る

Having been involved in the hobby of metal detecting or treasure hunting since the early 1970s I have a good idea of the problems metal detectorists face. A couple of years ago I asked a large group……続きを見る

The Dodgers won World Championships in Brooklyn and LA during the same decade and boast a devoted fan base on both coasts and all points in between; and today, thanks to past stars like Fernando Val……続きを見る

Known as football throughout the non-American sports universe, soccer boasts its own unique language, eccentric expressions and unparalleled personalities. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport b……続きを見る

Think you know Gators football? Think you have mad-trivia skills when it comes to Urban Meyer, Tim Tebow, or Brandon Spikes? Think you've got the Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, or Emmitt Smith ques……続きを見る

Think you know Rays baseball? Think again … you’re about to find out how smart you really are about the Tampa Bay Rays. You know that in 1998 the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were an expansion franchise pla……続きを見る