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Sporting events & management

Hardback. Draws together international scholars on issues that emerge from ancient Olympic contests, and over one hundred years of modern Olympic history, with varied perspectives, while encompassing an assessment of literature and debates on the Olympics. This book serves as a resource for students and researchers interested in significance of the Games. Editor(s): Young, Kevin; Wamsley, Kevin B.; Young, Kevin. Series: Research in the Sociology of Sport. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762311811
ISBN
9780762311811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; WSBT; WSWY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Triumph Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600787669
ISBN
9781600787669
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.29

Hardcover. Since its creation the British Olympic Association (BOA) has been one of the most important institutions in sports governance. In spite of its prominence there has hitherto been no single-volume history of the Association. This scholarly yet accessible study fills that gap, assessing the origins, evolution, strengths and shortcomings of the BOA. Num Pages: 150 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJ; HBTB; WSBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Pivot
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137363411
ISBN
9781137363411
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.78

Paperback. Third edition of the most comprehensive guide to Irish golf courses from expensive, well-known courses to affordable little gems. Written from an amateur golfer's perspective, the guide focuses on the energy and excitement of playing each course to give a true representation of the golf experience. Num Pages: 378 pages, Colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WSBV; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 27. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892392
ISBN
9781848892392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.80

paperback. The book focuses on the Irish and Irish diasporal involvement in the Olympic Games. It discusses in detail the sporting involvement but, even more so, the political and national battles which accompanied the Irish Olympic journey prior to independence. Num Pages: 428 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 34. Weight in Grams: 698.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Cork University Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9781859184882
ISBN
9781859184882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.08

Paperback. On 15 April 1989, the world witnessed one of the worst football disasters in history occur at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. 96 people were crushed to death and 766 injured in a tragedy that was later admitted to have been exacerbated by police failures. This book aims to do justice to the memory of those who died and those left behind. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPN; WSBV; WSBX; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091955625
ISBN
9780091955625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City were remarkable for the convergence of trends in world history. Mexican leaders were hoping to showcase a newly modernized Mexico, both modern and cosmopolitan, cultured and imbued with tradition. This book narrates the engaging tale, from the initial aspirations of the Mexicans to the end of the games. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLW; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875806969
ISBN
9780875806969
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.05

Hardback. Num Pages: 164 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; JFFJ; JFSJ; JNB; WSBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137485083
ISBN
9781137485083
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; BGSA; WSBT; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253022271
ISBN
9780253022271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.04

Hardback. Follows Mary Decker and Zola Budd through their lives and careers, telling the story behind the controversy of their collision at the 1984 Olympics. Olympic Collision relives one of the most famous incidents in Olympic history, its legacy, and what has happened to both athletes since. Num Pages: 352 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803290846
ISBN
9780803290846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.67

Hardback. These stories tell, as no previous book has, the history of the larger-than-life role of Jews in America's pastime. Num Pages: 544 pages, 75 photographs, 2 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR1; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1383.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803264755
ISBN
9780803264755
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; WSBT; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 246 x 22. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Triumph Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781629371993
ISBN
9781629371993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; WSBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Triumph Books United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600789106
ISBN
9781600789106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.72

Paperback. Illuminates the connections between soccer empire and sport by tracing the story of World Cup soccer, from the Cup's French origins in the 1930s to Africa and the Caribbean and back again. This title recounts the lives of two of soccer's most electrifying players, Zidane and his outspoken teammate, Lilian Thuram. Num Pages: 352 pages, 29 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: HBT; WSB; WSJA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520269781
ISBN
9780520269781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.80

Paperback. International rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio returns with another collection of heroic tales from his time at rugby's biggest tournament Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: WSB; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
9780857203472
ISBN
9780857203472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. For 30 years from 1927 until 1957 the real Mille Miglia was the "race of excellence." A event of over 1,600 kilometres across Italy, the stars of which were some of the world's greatest car manufacturers, among them Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz, and more. This book tells the tales of the classic "Bresciana," through hundreds of pictures. Num Pages: 312 pages, c250 colour & mono photographs. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; WSBX; WSPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 296 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2884.
Publisher
Giorgio Nada Editore
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788879116183
ISBN
9788879116183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.71

Paperback. Whether they wore white stockings or blue helmets, the baseball players of Chicago's North Side have always had great stories to tell. In this title, the author brings readers off the bench and onto the field with such greats as Billy Williams, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins and more. Num Pages: 272 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WSBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613210697
ISBN
9781613210697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.51

Hardcover. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBS; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 193 x 219 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137594815
ISBN
9781137594815
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.91

Paperback. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 black and white photographs, 3 charts, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JMC; JFFH1; JFSJ1; WSBB; WSDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081682
ISBN
9780252081682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.93

Hardback. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black and white photographs, 3 charts, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JMC; JFFH1; JFSJ1; WSBB; WSDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252040221
ISBN
9780252040221
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.70

Hardcover. A charter member of the National League, the Cubs were born in 1876 - the same year the Seventh Cavalry fought at Little Big Horn. This title presents the stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the greats of the Cubs as well as characters such as Dave Kingman and Jose Cardenal. Num Pages: 462 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WSBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 33. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
462
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613210222
ISBN
9781613210222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.73

Publisher
United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612344935
ISBN
9781612344935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFS; WSBT; WSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Triumph Books United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600789977
ISBN
9781600789977
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.51

Hardcover. Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 focuses upon the presentation and descriptions of identity that are presented through the depictions of the Olympics in the national press. This book breaks Britain down into its four nations and presents the debates that were present within their national press. Series: Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; WSBB; WSBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137498618
ISBN
9781137498618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.43

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