Identifying and developing talented athletes to their fullest potential is a central concern of sport scientists, sports coaches, and sports policy makers. The second edition of this popular text offers a state of the science synthesis of current knowledge in talent identification and development in sport, from the biological basis of talent to the systems and processes within sport through which that talent is nurtured. Written by a team of leading international experts, the book explores ke...

'The Roger Federer, the Tiger Woods, the Usain Bolt of all books about the psychology of sport, packed with insight and wisdom' - Brian Viner, Sports writer and author of Pele, Ali, Lillee, and Me

Football Pragmatics presents football experience, practices and observations and enthusiasm from pupil to chairman in an amateur club with a haiku flavour. It reflects findings from actively playing the game, fulfilling volunteer and leadership roles and years of watching, reading, observing, conversing and enjoying.

Tai Chi and Qigong Pragmatics presents movements and postures of the Yang Cheng-fu 8 and 24 Form, the Cheng Man Ch’ing 37 Form as well as Qigong Ba Duan Jin and Wu Qin Xi exercises. Tai Chi and Qigong Pragmatics in English and Dutch is a Quick Reference Guide for beginning as well as for advanced practitioners to help to become better in Tai Chi and Qigong.