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Paperback. 300 pages, black & white illustrations. Widowed and retired, Billy Bryan is "coming to the end of many things." Then a long-forgotten scrapbook stirs memories of a distant past - and beckons him and his grown daughter on a reluctant journey to relive his role in history. In 1947, Bryan was playing winter ball in Cuba, his future as uncertain as the island country's. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: WSJT. Dimension: 202 x 136 x 16. Weight: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803259577
ISBN
9780803259577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Paperback. Includes colorful moments and perceptive observations about golf greats ranging from the first American-born US Open champion, Johnny McDermott, to Seve Ballesteros, the Spaniard who led Europe's resurgence in the game in the late twentieth century. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 228 x 20. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803248809
ISBN
9780803248809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Paperback. Rich in baseball lore, civic history, and the wheeling and dealing, alliances and betrayals, and sharp-elbowed machinations of big-city business and politics Num Pages: 440 pages, 23 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 168 x 26. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803245730
ISBN
9780803245730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.79

Hardback. A unique, and uniquely entertaining, work of cultural history that shows us golf as a community whose story resonates far beyond the confines of the course. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WSJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 32. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Edition
0th edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803244825
ISBN
9780803244825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.78

Paperback. With its account of great players, notable characters, and the changing fortunes of teams over the years, the book supplies a vital chapter in the history of Major League Baseball. Num Pages: 232 pages, 8 tables. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 13. Weight in Grams: 281.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803239944
ISBN
9780803239944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Hardback. Details how one of the best and brightest of professional athletes destroyed himself through temptation and arrogance Num Pages: 520 pages, 10 photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 40. Weight in Grams: 910.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803238497
ISBN
9780803238497
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.10

Hardback. Tells the story of Jackie Robinson valiantly breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947. Focusing on Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Richmond - three cities with large African American populations and thriving baseball clubs, this book uncovers the origins of baseball's segregation and the mechanics of its implementation. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803235212
ISBN
9780803235212
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803230149
ISBN
9780803230149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.44

Paperback. A gripping account of the University of Washington's 2000 season when many players went afoul of the law (many with serious charges) and were still allowed to play the season Num Pages: 400 pages, 17 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; 3JMC; BTC; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803228108
ISBN
9780803228108
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.99

Paperback. A comprehensive resource for building a baseball program for both the new and the experienced coach, this work includes techniques and materials for different aspects of the coach's job, from recruiting to training talent for each position. Series: Survival Guides. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JN; WSD; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 997.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787966218
ISBN
9780787966218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.77

Paperback. Undisputedly one of the world's most famous men, Beckham has transcended sport to become an all-purpose cultural icon for the twenty-first century. Series: Polity Celebrities Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; JFCA; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 317 x 22. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633671
ISBN
9780745633671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.53

Hardback. Undisputedly one of the world's most famous men, Beckham has transcended sport to become an all-purpose cultural icon for the twenty-first century. Series: Polity Celebrities Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: BGS; JFCA; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633664
ISBN
9780745633664
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.24

Paperback. aeo An introductory textbook on the sociological study of football and football culture. aeo Wide--ranging and comprehensive in its coverage, drawing on examples and case studies from many different countries including: Scotland, England, USA, Italy, Holland, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745617695
ISBN
9780745617695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.35

Paperback. The first systematized analysis of FIFA and of the politics of world football. Much of the material is based on original research and is drawn from unique interviews and never-cited documentary sources. An accessible introduction to the contest for control of world football. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; KNSP; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745616612
ISBN
9780745616612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.08

Hardback. The first systematized analysis of FIFA and of the politics of world football. aeo Much of the material is based on original research and is drawn from unique interviews and never--cited documentary sources. aeo An accessible introduction to the contest for control of world football. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; KNSP; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745616605
ISBN
9780745616605
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.61

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers United States
Edition
Pap/DVD
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780736094061
ISBN
9780736094061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.85

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780736090766
ISBN
9780736090766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.85

Paperback. Includes 185 drills to help players and teams practice individual techniques and team tactics. Divided into four categories - training, fundamental skills, position-specific and tactical, each chapter contains drills submitted by a coach at one of the USA's top NCAA Division I programmes. Num Pages: 280 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 102 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780736060707
ISBN
9780736060707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691171111
ISBN
9780691171111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.19

Paperback. During the Civil War, Americans from homefront to battlefront played baseball as never before. This work gives us a commentary of the growth and transformation of baseball. It shows that the game was a vital part of the lives of many a soldier and civilian - and that baseball's popularity had everything to do with surging American nationalism. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 28.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691130439
ISBN
9780691130439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.92

Paperback. Talking about how to watch, research, and understand baseball, this book shows how easy it is to get data, process it, and use it to understand baseball. It lists many sources for contemporary and historical baseball data, and explains how to load it into a database for analysis. It then introduces statistical tools for understanding data. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 228 x 30. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780596009427
ISBN
9780596009427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.97

Paperback. Bill Russell was not the first African American to play professional basketball, but he was its first black superstar. This title provides a chronicle of the life and career of this brilliant champion and courageous racial pioneer. Num Pages: 448 pages, 27 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520269798
ISBN
9780520269798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Paperback. Latinos have been a significant presence in organized baseball from the beginning. This study on Latinos and professional baseball since the 1880s tells a story of the men who negotiated the color line at every turn - passing as 'Spanish' in the major leagues or seeking respect and acceptance in the Negro leagues. Series: American Crossroads. Num Pages: 384 pages, 13 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSL4; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520251434
ISBN
9780520251434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.13

Paperback. "In Rough Meditations, reading about golf courses is almost as much fun as playing them. " --Arnold Palmer "Many golfers have strong opinions when it comes to course architecture. Nobody, however, matches Brad Klein's ability to explain the difference between good and bad design. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471786863
ISBN
9780471786863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.53

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