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Book Synopsis The Language of Sport by : Adrian Beard
Download or read book The Language of Sport written by Adrian Beard and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at sport in its wider social context. Examines the way sport sells itself as an agent of social cohesion and is used to sell products. Explores how sporting texts construct ideas about gender and national identity. Uses examples from events as diverse as Wimbledon tennis, Euro '96 and the World Athletics Championships.
Download or read book Going Some written by Rex Beach and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Going Some" by Rex Beach is a fun and action-pack tale that follows the contestants of a footrace. When a record player is lost in a competition, a wager is placed to win it back. Calvin Gay is a con man, but he has a heart of gold and always likes to stay on the right side of the law. When his friend needs someone to run for him, he's more than happy to oblige. Especially when it leads him to meeting a beautiful and charming young woman.
Book Synopsis Forever Champions by : Brignall, Richard
Download or read book Forever Champions written by Brignall, Richard and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2012-06-27 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1915 to 1940, the Edmonton Commercial Graduates Basketball Club ("the Grads") went from a small-city, girl's high school team to world champs with an unparalleled winning record. Sports journalist Richard Brignall tells the story of this talented upstart team, whose sportsmanship and unwavering determination inspired generations of female athletes. [Fry Reading Level - 4.6
Book Synopsis The Salvadoran Crucible by : Brian D'Haeseleer
Download or read book The Salvadoran Crucible written by Brian D'Haeseleer and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1979, with El Salvador growing ever more unstable and ripe for revolution, the United States undertook a counterinsurgency intervention that over the following decade would become Washington’s largest nation-building effort since Vietnam. In 2003, policymakers looked to this “successful” undertaking as a model for US intervention in Iraq. In fact, Brian D’Haeseleer argues in The Salvadoran Crucible, the US counterinsurgency in El Salvador produced no more than a stalemate, and in the process inflicted tremendous suffering on Salvadorans for a limited amount of foreign policy gains. D’Haeseleer’s book is a deeply informed, dispassionate account of how the Salvadoran venture took shape, what it actually accomplished, and what lessons it holds. A historical analysis of the origins of US counterinsurgency policy provides context for understanding how precedents informed US intervention in El Salvador. What follows is a detailed, in-depth view of how the counterinsurgency unfolded—the nature, logic, and effectiveness of the policies, initiatives, and operations promoted by American strategists. D’Haeseleer’s account disputes the “success” narrative by showing that El Salvador’s achievements, mainly the spread of democracy, occurred as a result not of the American intervention but of the insurgents’ war against the state. Most significantly, The Salvadoran Crucible contends that the reforms enacted during the war failed to address the underlying causes of the conflict, which today continue to reverberate in El Salvador. The book thus suggests a reassessment of the history of American counterinsurgency, and a course-correction for the future.
Book Synopsis The First Battle of Manassas by : John J. Hennessy
Download or read book The First Battle of Manassas written by John J. Hennessy and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 21, 1861, near a Virginia railroad junction twenty-five miles from Washington, DC, the Union and Confederate armies clashed in the first major battle of the Civil War. This revised edition of Hennessy's classic is the premier tactical account of First Manassas/Bull Run. • Combines narrative, analysis, and interpretation into a clear, easy-to-follow account of the battle's unfolding • Features commanders who would later become legendary, such as William T. Sherman and Thomas J. Jackson, who earned his "Stonewall" nickname at First Manassas
Download or read book Relient K written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) by : Gareth C Sampson
Download or read book The Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) written by Gareth C Sampson and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite defeating his opponent Pompeius Magnus at Pharsalus, and the latter’s subsequent murder, Caesar still faced a determined opposition in the Civil War that had engulfed the late Roman Republic. Having become entangled in the intrigues and wars of the East, Caesar gave his opponents time to regroup under the lead of Metellus Scipio and Cato the Younger, scions of two of the Republic’s greatest families. Under their leadership Caesar’s dominance of the Republic was seriously challenged, culminating in a decisive battle at Thapsus in what is now Tunisia. Gareth Sampson describes the campaigns that set the context for the battle, including the role played by the various regional powers drawn into the Roman Civil War. He then recounts the battle itself in detail, analysing the relative strengths of the armies involved, their organization, equipment and tactics. He assesses the opposing commanders and the strategies on the day which led to another victory for Caesar. He concludes with a discussion of the bloody aftermath of the battle and the myths that developed around the deaths of Caesar’s opponents.
Download or read book All Out written by Neil Wagner and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Wagner is one of the greatest bowlers ever to play test cricket for New Zealand. His unique style and passion for the game made him a Black Caps’ fan favourite and earned him praise from every corner of the cricket-playing world. In this revealing memoir, he tells his story for the first time in his own words. From his humble beginnings in working-class Pretoria, to his move to New Zealand to chase his lifelong dream and his emergence as an integral part of the most successful period in Black Caps’ history, Wagner opens up about his triumphs on the field and personal challenges off it. His story resonates with determination, showcasing the grit and resilience that saw him not only survive but thrive as he navigated the high-pressure world of professional sport. Unexpectedly intimate, and beautifully told, this is more than a chronicle of cricketing prowess from one of the game’s most respected players; it’s an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the all-out pursuit of one's dreams.
Download or read book Weymouth Dawn written by Robin Daglish and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Against all Odds by : Nishka Katariya
Download or read book Against all Odds written by Nishka Katariya and published by The Little Booktique Hub. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While true love never runs smoothly, as Shakespeare observed, some couples encounter more challenges than others. There could be a significant age difference between them, or they could be of different religions. Their partnership is frequently predicted to collapse. Couples who are in love despite all odds must battle to protect what they hold dear. They can keep their love's sacredness intact by believing that they are perfect just the way they are. Not all romances lead to picture-perfect plotlines and not all happily-ever-afters look the same. Unlike fairy tales, real-life love stories can be more convoluted, and they frequently end in tragedy and heartbreak. What's more painful is that couples don't live happily ever after not because of a lack of love, but because of the changes that make believing in a happy ending seem unattainable. Life is difficult enough on its own, and sharing it with someone may make it even more difficult - especially if the rest of the world believes you should not be together. You don't have to believe in fate; you can forge your own path and fight for the person you love in the face of all adversity. "Against all odds" is a book of proses and poems, that talks about love against all odds!
Book Synopsis Stuart Broad: Broadly Speaking by : Stuart Broad
Download or read book Stuart Broad: Broadly Speaking written by Stuart Broad and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *Nominated for Best Autobiography at the Sports Book Awards 2024* *Nominated for Sports Personality of the Year 2023* 'A candid and honest account of one of England's best-ever cricketers' Mirror 'An England legend' Guardian 'One of crickets greatest showmen' Independent ________ For over seventeen years, Stuart Broad left it all on the field. A multiple Ashes winner and World Champion, Broad was integral to some of the greatest England teams of all time. His awards and achievements, however, don't tell the whole story. He has always been a cricketer of more than mere numbers. Broad's passionate and spontaneous behaviour has mad him a fan favourite. No other player feeds off the crowd quite like he does. In his autobiography, Broad shares the moments from the game which have made him and those that almost broke him. What's clear, however, is his unwavering belief in his own ability to become one of the best ever. Candid, entertaining, and refreshingly honest, this book reveals the personal side of a true cricketing great.
Download or read book Gerrard written by Steven Gerrard and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC, but as a key member of the England team. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the soul-destroying tensions and the high-octane thrills of the modern game as never before. Born in the Liverpool suburb of Huyton in 1980, Steven first joined Liverpool as a YTS trainee and played his first game for the first team aged just 18. His career has gone from strength to strength ever since and he is now the team's captain and its lynchpin. Liverpool's incredible comeback in the Champions' League final in Istanbul in May 2005, recovering from a 3-goal deficit against AC Milan to win on penalties, is testament to the amazing power Gerrard has over his team. His presence on the pitch is a force to be reckoned with and places him amongst the very first rank of players in the world. A relatively private figure, Steven has rarely spoken out in public. Now, his legions of fans will be allowed an intimate glimpse of what makes their hero tick. He speaks for the first time about the torturous will-he-won't-he Chelsea rumours and his undying passion for Liverpool. We experience first-hand the highs of winning in Istanbul and elsewhere, as well as the occasional lows of being parted from his much-loved family and friends. And of course, the book contains a full blow-by-blow account of England's world cup campaign in Germany 2006. Steven Gerrard's book is the definitive football autobiography. Like its subject, it's honest, passionate and exhilarating. If Steven Gerrard isn't your hero yet, by the time you've read this he will be...
Book Synopsis Andrew Flintoff: Ashes to Ashes by : Andrew Flintoff
Download or read book Andrew Flintoff: Ashes to Ashes written by Andrew Flintoff and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Freddie' Flintoff is perhaps the best-known cricketer in the world, and definitely the most loved in the UK. Widely considered the greatest English all-rounder since Ian Botham, bars at cricket grounds immediately empty the moment he approaches the wicket. It was victory in the 2005 Ashes series that cemented Flintoff's place at the nation's heart, with his stunning performances helping ensure the Ashes were regained for the first time in eighteen years.
Book Synopsis Whispers of Forgotten Stars by : John Wayne Jaeger
Download or read book Whispers of Forgotten Stars written by John Wayne Jaeger and published by John W. Jaeger . This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes an element like none other- poems, short stories, and songs. Many of the short stories are full of science fiction, romance, and fantasy, while the poems are creative and of the tribute variety. In addition, the songs are well- written and full of emotion. A book anyone of reading age can easily be entertained by.
Book Synopsis German Histories in the Age of Reformations, 1400-1650 by : Thomas A. Brady
Download or read book German Histories in the Age of Reformations, 1400-1650 written by Thomas A. Brady and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-13 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the connections between the political reform of the Holy Roman Empire and the German lands around 1500 and the sixteenth-century religious reformations, both Protestant and Catholic. It argues that the character of the political changes (dispersed sovereignty, local autonomy) prevented both a general reformation of the Church before 1520 and a national reformation thereafter. The resulting settlement maintained the public peace through politically structured religious communities (confessions), thereby avoiding further religious strife and fixing the confessions into the Empire's constitution. The Germans' emergence into the modern era as a people having two national religions was the reformation's principal legacy to modern Germany.
Book Synopsis Formalisation and Flexibilisation in Dispute Resolution by : Joachim Zekoll
Download or read book Formalisation and Flexibilisation in Dispute Resolution written by Joachim Zekoll and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formal law versus informal justice – these are two frequently invoked labels to highlight the distinction between court-based and “alternative” dispute resolution (ADR). Indeed, it appears to be all but a truism to assume that ADR has developed as a more flexible and creative alternative to rigid and formalised judicial proceedings. In Formalisation and Flexibilisation in Dispute Resolution scholars from four continents examine both historical and recent developments that cast doubt on the validity of these widespread assumptions. They not only explore trends towards an increased formalisation of ADR procedures but also address the tendencies of state civil justice systems to adopt flexible and informal tools for the resolution of disputes in the courts. Editors Joachim Zekoll, Moritz Bälz and Iwo Amelung have divided the book into three Parts. Part One seeks to develop the general theme of formalisation from several angles, including a socio-legal perspective, the public-private divide, the regulatory challenges and potential tensions with the rule of law. The emphasis of Part Two is on the historical emergence of formal and informal dispute resolution instruments in several legal and cultural contexts. Historical roots, be they genuine or construed, also play a role in the other two parts of the book, but in this part, they take centre stage. Finally, Part Three features chapters which address and elaborate on specific applications such as ADR as means of consumer dispute resolution and arbitration in transnational investment disputes. While the contributions to the first two parts of this volume already raise normative questions in some respects, this final part evaluates and passes judgement on the potential merits and deficits of ADR in a variety of specific settings.
Download or read book The Music Sound written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by Nicolae Sfetcu. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 6042 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for music: compositions, events, forms, genres, groups, history, industry, instruments, language, live music, musicians, songs, musicology, techniques, terminology , theory, music video. Music is a human activity which involves structured and audible sounds, which is used for artistic or aesthetic, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes. The traditional or classical European aspects of music often listed are those elements given primacy in European-influenced classical music: melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color/timbre, and form. A more comprehensive list is given by stating the aspects of sound: pitch, timbre, loudness, and duration. Common terms used to discuss particular pieces include melody, which is a succession of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord, which is a simultaneity of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord progression, which is a succession of chords (simultaneity succession); harmony, which is the relationship between two or more pitches; counterpoint, which is the simultaneity and organization of different melodies; and rhythm, which is the organization of the durational aspects of music.
