A Critical Introduction to Sport Psychology is the only textbook available that not only provides a detailed overview of the key theories and concepts within the discipline, but also a critical perspective that examines and challenges these core foundations.

Who is the most outrageous – Lady Bunny or Divine? Who is the funniest – Coco Peru or Lily Savage? Enter the world of huge hair, sparkling make-up, glitter galore, fake eyelashes and … the fine art of the tuck and tape, with Game of Queens! Pitch queen against queen from across the carnival court of drag, from the female impersonators who pioneered drag performance in the 1970s up to the superstars of the scene today. 

The moving and gripping new blockbuster novel from international bestseller John Grisham.

Sport development has become a significant part of the international sport industry. The development of sport (creating pathways for participation and talent development) and sport for development (using sport as a tool to achieve outcomes beyond sport) are now fundamental aspects of the organisation and governance of sport around the world. Consequently, any manager working in sport today needs to understand what sport development is and how sport development programs can be managed, impleme...

Pit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia book. With head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture to history, wildlife and transport, it's a fun and challenging test for all ages- and the perfect addition to any trip.

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.

Volunteers are central to sport at all levels, from mega-events to grassroots clubs. Sport Volunteering is a definitive guide to the issues associated with managing volunteers in sport. The book focuses on the psychology of the voluntary experience, the challenges inherent in managing a volunteer workforce for not-for-profit and other groups, and the development of volunteers.

It provides a perspective on the roles of volunteers in the development and delivery of sport in a range of contexts ...

Over two million people have turned to Strength Training Anatomy for an inside look at how the body performs during exercise. Now with new exercises, stretches, and exercise variations, and with more of Frederic Delavier's signature art, the fourth edition of this classic work sets the standard by which all other strength training resources will be judged. No other resource combines the visual detail of top anatomy texts with expert strength training advice.

Over 700 anatomical illustrations,...

The long awaited new edition of this popular student text analyses contemporary issues in sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

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.