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Hardcover. The Story of the Men's 100 Metre Champions. 352 pages, 30 colour & black & white photographs. It takes just under 10 seconds to run, but to the winner of Athletics' men's 100 metres goes the accolade of 'The Fastest Man on Earth'. This title is updated to include the men's 100 metres final at the Beijing 2008 Games. Each chapter discusses not only the race itself, but also the preliminary rounds, dramas, and controversies. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WSBB; WSK. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 33. Weight: 706.
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780233003368
- ISBN
- 9780233003368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.28
€ 25.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. A play-by-play account of how the drive for sports stadiums and arenas drains $2 billion a year from public treasuries for the sake of private profit. While the millionaires who own sports franchises have seen the value of their assets soar under this scheme, taxpayers, urban residents, and sports fans have all come out losers. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD; KNSP; WSBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803260160
- ISBN
- 9780803260160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.21
€ 24.99
€ 23.21
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780224099943
- ISBN
- 9780224099943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.96
€ 24.99
€ 20.96
Hardcover. The first book to provide a broad look at how Operational Research methods can be applied practically to the field of sports, with applications including timetabling, scheduling, and strategy. Editor(s): Wright, Mike; Perry, Susan. Series: OR Essentials. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KJT; WSBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137534651
- ISBN
- 9781137534651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardcover. The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics were seen as a success and the hosts were praised for the promotion of equality, tolerance and unity as well as inspiring a legacy to continue these values. This volume contains a collection of sociological case studies which critically assess the diverse impacts of London 2012 and its key controversies. Editor(s): Dixon, Kevin; Gibbons, Tom. Num Pages: 120 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFSJ1; JHBS; WSB; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 219 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137405074
- ISBN
- 9781137405074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.98
€ 65.98
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230389571
- ISBN
- 9780230389571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.19
€ 151.19
Hardcover. Sport has a number of distinctive characteristics whichimpact onthe extent of its globalization. This book seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the unique development in sports, its governance, its logic of co-creation of value and the advancement of the industry towards internationalisation, professionalization and commercialization Editor(s): Dolles, Harald; Soderman, Sten. Num Pages: 288 pages, 34 black & white tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: KNSP; WSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249257
- ISBN
- 9780230249257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and political issues related to the Olympics. An essential, 'one-stop' volume for a wide range of academics, students and researchers. Editor(s): Lenskyj, Helen Jefferson; Wagg, Stephen. Num Pages: 608 pages, 9 black & white tables, 1 figures. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFC; JHBS; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230246539
- ISBN
- 9780230246539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.83
€ 197.83
Hardcover. The conventional history of sport, as conveyed by television and the sports press, has thrown up a great many apparent turning points, but knowledge of these apparently defining moments is often slight. This book offers readable, in-depth studies of a series of these watersheds in sport history and of the circumstances in which they came about. Editor(s): Wagg, Stephen. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBTB; JFCA; WSBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241251
- ISBN
- 9780230241251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.05
€ 68.05
Paperback. A powerful and gripping human story of the 2012 London Olympics hero Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444779585
- ISBN
- 9781444779585
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Worden, Minky. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPVH; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583228432
- ISBN
- 9781583228432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.13
€ 20.99
€ 19.13
Hardcover. Chelsea On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's distinguished history, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Blues diary. From a star team with no opposition to the Champions League via GBP1 and GBP140 million buyouts, there's an entry for every day of the year. Num Pages: 160 pages, Includes black and white images. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 195 x 18. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909178502
- ISBN
- 9781909178502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.71
€ 13.99
€ 12.71
Hardcover. Manchester United On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's distinguished past, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary of Red Devils history. From Newton Heath to Treble triumph via Munich and the 1968 European Cup, there's an entry for every day of the year. Num Pages: 160 pages, Approx 20 mono images. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WSBT; WSBX; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 116 x 186 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908051783
- ISBN
- 9781908051783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.71
€ 13.99
€ 12.71
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445648101
- ISBN
- 9781445648101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.22
€ 30.22
Paperback. This history of Gaelic games and the social world around them has been an outstanding success. From how and where Gaelic games were played and watched to their impact on Irish communities at home and abroad, politics, women in the GAA, music and much more, this history sets the GAA experience against that of a changing Irish society. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white and colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WSBX; WSJK; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 328 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Publisher
- Gill
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848892255
- ISBN
- 9781848892255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 18.38
€ 22.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199688340
- ISBN
- 9780199688340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Hardback. Series: Game of My Life. Num Pages: 212 pages, 20 B&W photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBND; WSBT; WSBX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Sports Publishing LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613219089
- ISBN
- 9781613219089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 23.35
€ 27.99
€ 23.35
Paperback. With roots that go back to 1913, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. But the real legacy of achievement began in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis after a midnight escape from Baltimore. In this title, die-hard Colts fans will relive all the struggles, passion, and glory of Indianapolis football. Series: Tales from the Team. Num Pages: 224 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBND; WSBT; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Sports Publishing LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613212226
- ISBN
- 9781613212226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.16
€ 21.99
€ 19.16
Paperback. In this unique memoir, the co-author of the bestselling Want Some Aggro? recalls tales from his life as a Hammers fan and draws on the experiences of other dedicated fans to produce a unique memoir recalling the violent days when the notorious InterCity Firm ruled the terraces. Num Pages: 269 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216. The Battles, the Glory, the Pain. All the Greatest Stories from the Staunchest Football Fans on Earth. 269 pages, Illustrations, ports. In this unique memoir, the co-author of the bestselling Want Some Aggro? recalls tales from his life as a Hammers fan and draws on the experiences of other dedicated fans to produce a unique memoir recalling the violent days when the notorious InterCity Firm ruled the terraces. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; WSBT; WSJA. Dimension: 197 x 132 x 19. Weight: 216.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 269
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1ST
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844547807
- ISBN
- 9781844547807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.82
€ 15.99
€ 14.82
Hardcover. A Lions tour is the pinnacle in the career of any rugby player from the four Home Unions. This title presents a record of the sometimes controversial and always absorbing six weeks of rugby history, from the first match on 30th May to the third, and final, Test against the Springboks on 4th July, 2009. Editor(s): Robertson, Ian. Num Pages: 160 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1HFMS; WSB; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 252 x 17. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Corinthian United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906850098
- ISBN
- 9781906850098
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.13
€ 26.99
€ 18.13