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Delaying the Game
by Lorna Schultz NicholsonFor the first time, Kaleigh is playing on an all-girls hockey team. Never a "girlygirl," she misses her former teammates, has trouble following the different rules of girls' hockey, and gets frustrated when her fellow players get distracted from their game. That is, until Shane comes along. Soon the attention of this older boy is taking up too much of her time, and Kaleigh finds herself unsure whether she can balance hockey, her friendships, and this new dating-life.
Deleuze and the Physically Active Body (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
by Pirkko MarkulaThis volume examines Gilles Deleuze’s philosophy as it relates to the study of the physically active body. It explores theoretical and practical examples of how the physically active body can be examined as a material, social, political, and cultural entity using a Deleuzian perspective. Examining topics such as, the formation of thought within a capitalist system; sport, exercise, and dance as cultural arrangements; researching the physically active body from a Deleuzian perspective; and Deleuze on Foucault, this book shows ways of investigating the moving body as an agent for initiating social change. This is fascinating reading for students and researchers working in the fields of the Sociology of Sport, Sport and Politics, and Sport and Social Theory.
Demenz ist vermeidbar: Mit vielseitiger und koordinativ anspruchsvoller Bewegung geistig vital bleiben
by Ulrich Scheuerl Peter RieckmannWer seinen Körper durch vielseitige Bewegung regelmäßig auf Trab hält, kann das Demenz- und Alzheimerrisiko reduzieren. Das Buch eines ambitionierten Rentners und eines international anerkannten Neurologen mit Schwerpunkt Hirngesundheit widmet sich diesem wichtigen Präventionsthema. Zu Beginn führen vier Kapitel in die Theorie der Demenzvermeidung ein und erläutern, warum koordinative Bewegung für die Erneuerung des Gehirns so wichtig ist. Die nächsten Abschnitte widmen sich der praktischen Umsetzung von unterschiedlichen körperlichen Aktivitäten. Es werden eine große Auswahl von Übungen sowie sportliche Maßnahmen für motivierte Anfänger oder bereits ambitionierte Sportler vorgestellt. Besonders berücksichtigt werden Personen, denen Bewegung schwer fällt oder die erste Anzeichen von Demenz verspüren. Mit dieser Anleitung kann ein aktiver Lebensstil leicht nachgeahmt werden. Ganz genau nach dem Credo des Buches: Nur altersgemäßer Ausdauersport, wie Radfahren oder Walking ist zu wenig, er stärkt zwar Herz und Kreislauf, fordert aber zu wenig das Gehirn. Ein Praktiker der Bewegung und ein Kenner des Gehirns haben gemeinsam aufgeschrieben, wie man durch gezielte Bewegung das Gehirn im Alter gesund erhalten kann, selbst wenn man seinen grauen Zellen im Leben einiges zugemutet hat. Das Buch will motivieren sich vielseitig und gezielt zu bewegen und richtet sich an Menschen unterschiedlichen Alters, die mit abwechslungsreicher Bewegung und anderer Aktivitäten geistig vital bleiben wollen.
Demolition Dad (A Storey Street novel #1)
by Phil EarleCBBC Book of the Month, June 2017Perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl and Liz Pichon, this is a hilarious and warm-hearted story about family, friends and wrestling by multi-award-shortlisted author Phil Earle, illustrated by award-winning artist, Sara Ogilvie.This is the story of Jake Biggs and his dad, George. George spends all week knocking down buildings ... and all weekend knocking down wrestlers! He's the Demolition Man, and Jake couldn't be prouder. But when Jake hears about a pro-wrestling competition in the USA, and persuades his beloved dad to apply, things don't quite turn out the way he expected ...Phil Earle's first novel for younger readers of 9-11, DEMOLITION DAD is DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD in Spandex, a book bursting with humour and heart. Perfect for Father's Day this June!
Demolition Dad: a Storey Street novel (A Storey Street novel #1)
by Phil EarleCarnegie Medal shortlisted author Phil Earle's first novel for younger readers, Demolition Dad is Danny the Champion of the World in Spandex - a hilarious, warm-hearted story about family, friends and wrestling, illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted artist, Sara Ogilvie, and perfect for fans of David Walliams.This is the story of Jake Biggs and his dad, George. George spends all week knocking down buildings ... and all weekend knocking down wrestlers. He's the Demolition Man, and Jake couldn't be prouder. But when Jake hears about a pro-wrestling competition in the USA, and persuades his beloved dad to apply, things don't quite turn out the way he expected...(P) Orion Children's Books 2017
Demon Derby
by Carrie HarrisShe survived cancer, but can she fight demon derby girls? Set in the world of roller derby, the new novel from Carrie Harris, author of Bad Taste in Boys and Bad Hair Day, is perfect for Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans and for anyone facing their own demons, inside or out. "A resolutely tough cancer survivor winds up battling more than just the opposing team when she goes out for roller derby and comes face to face with supernatural enemies in this fast-paced, often funny offering about demon hunters . . . a paranormal adventure with both style and heart (on wheels)."--Kirkus ReviewsCasey kicked cancer's ass. Now a demon wants to kick hers. . . .Casey hates being known as the girl who survived cancer. She wants people to treat her like her old self, fearless and strong. And after a creepy encounter with a crazy guy in an alley, Casey is all about reclaiming her power.So when she has a chance to try out for the Apocalypsies roller derby team, she jumps on it. Being a derby girl would prove that she doesn't need anybody's pity. It doesn't hurt that Michael, the team manager, is almost unnaturally hot. Which makes sense when Casey finds out that he's not human.Michael's got a secret: he trains demon hunters. That crazy guy in the alley? Demon. And the fact that Casey went head to head with evil and lived makes her a threat to demonkind. Casey thought she'd already fought and won the battle of her lifetime. But it's only beginning. . . . "Part heartwarming, part tough-as-nails heroine, and part hilarity make Demon Derby all-around amazing." --Elana Johnson, author of Possession, Surrender, and Abandon "Demon Derby may just be the most fun you can have without roller skates." --Stacey Jay, author of Juliet Immortal and Romeo Redeemed "With the strongest, snarkiest, kick-buttingest heroine I've ever met, Demon Derby is an original, fast-paced adventure ride that will make you laugh, cry, and beg for more." --Gretchen McNeil, author of 3:59, Ten, and PossessFrom the Hardcover edition.
Demon Dribbler (EDGE: Football Star Power #2)
by Jonny ZuckerLeo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Demon Dribbler, Leo is transported to Brazil where he is coached on a beach by Pelé, the world's greatest football player. He picks up some skills, and then actually helps Pelé out in the 1970 World Cup Semi-Final. A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Dempsey: By the Man Himself
by Jack Dempsey Bob Considine“To millions there has never a fighter like Jack Dempsey, and there never will be again.”Originally published in 1960, this is the autobiography from boxing heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey himself, as told to U.S. sports writers Bob Considine and Bill Slocum.
Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak
by Andy HallIn the summer of 1967, twelve young men ascended Alaska’s Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali. Engulfed by a once-in-alifetime blizzard, only five made it back down. Andy Hall, a journalist and son of the park superintendent at the time, was living in the park when the tragedy occurred and spent years tracking down rescuers, survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali’s Howl, Hall reveals the full story of the expedition in a powerful retelling that will mesmerize the climbing community as well as anyone interested in mega-storms and man’s sometimes deadly drive to challenge the forces of nature.
Denied: Women, Sports, and the Contradictions of Identity
by Michelle J. MannoA courtside view of how women athletes’ identities are policed, on and off the courtWomen’s college basketball is big business—top teams bring in millions of dollars in revenue for their schools. Women’s NCAA games are broadcast regularly on sports networks, and many of the top players and coaches are household names. Yet these athletes face immense pressure to be more than successful at their sport. They must also conform to expectations about gender, sexuality, and race—expectations that are often in direct contrast to success in the game. They are not supposed to have muscles that are too big, they are not supposed to be too tough, they are not supposed to be too masculine or “look like men,” and they are not supposed to be queer.A former college athlete herself, Michelle J. Manno spent a full season with a highly competitive NCAA Division I women’s basketball program as one of the team’s managers. In vivid detail, she takes us on the court, on the team bus, into the locker room, and to championship games to show the intense dedication that these women give to the game. She found, perhaps unsurprisingly, that these extremely talented women were strictly policed around the presentation of their gender and sexuality, especially the athletes who were Black. They were routinely monitored, banned from engaging in certain activities, and often punished for behavior that put their queerness, Blackness, and masculinity on display. Convincingly conforming to conventional expectations of gender and sexuality—from the clothes they wore to the people they dated—was yet another challenge at which they needed to excel. Importantly, Manno also highlights several well-known contemporary professional athletes—Brittney Griner, Serena Williams, Gabby Douglas, and Caster Semenya, among others—to show that fame and performing at the highest levels in sport does not protect women athletes from having to navigate the conflicting and often contradictory expectations of identity.A riveting portrait of an elite basketball program, Denied will forever change our understanding of women athletes and the sports they play.
Denny Hamlin (NASCAR Champions)
by Connor DaytonIntroduces the career of race car driver Denny Hamlin.
Denver Broncos (Super Bowl Champions)
by Nate LeboutillierLearn about the Denver Broncos, the team's origins, stars, and greatest moments.
Deportes invernales (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #58)
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook. En invierno hace frío y todo está mojado, pero se pueden practicar muchos deportes rápidos y emocionantes. Esquiar en la nieve, hacer snowboard y patinar sobre hielo son algunos de los mejores deportes de invierno.
Deportes: The Making of a Sporting Mexican Diaspora (Latinidad: Transnational Cultures in the United States)
by José M AlamilloSpanning the first half of the twentieth century, Deportes uncovers the hidden experiences of Mexican male and female athletes, teams and leagues and their supporters who fought for a more level playing field on both sides of the border. Despite a widespread belief that Mexicans shunned physical exercise, teamwork or “good sportsmanship,” they proved that they could compete in a wide variety of sports at amateur, semiprofessional, Olympic and professional levels. Some even made their mark in the sports world by becoming the “first” Mexican athlete to reach the big leagues and win Olympic medals or world boxing and tennis titles. These sporting achievements were not theirs alone, an entire cadre of supporters—families, friends, coaches, managers, promoters, sportswriters, and fans—rallied around them and celebrated their athletic success. The Mexican nation and community, at home or abroad, elevated Mexican athletes to sports hero status with a deep sense of cultural and national pride. Alamillo argues that Mexican-origin males and females in the United States used sports to empower themselves and their community by developing and sustaining transnational networks with Mexico. Ultimately, these athletes and their supporters created a “sporting Mexican diaspora” that overcame economic barriers, challenged racial and gender assumptions, forged sporting networks across borders, developed new hybrid identities and raised awareness about civil rights within and beyond the sporting world.
Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink
by Nita Sweeney&“Sweeney&’s courage and grit shine through her candid memoir . . . This book has the power to inspire countless others as they pace themselves to mental health.&” ―Aimee Liu, author of Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was forty-nine years old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than sixty seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn&’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink. Anyone who has struggled with depression knows the ways the mind can defeat you. However, it is possible to transform yourself with the power of running. You may learn that you can endure more than you think, and that there&’s no other therapy quite like pavement beneath your feet.Depression Hates a Moving Target is a witty and poignant story of rediscovery. Whether you&’re born to run or just looking for rebirth, you will: · Be inspired by the powerful story of one woman—and her dog · Cheer on Nita as she endures the challenges of a marathon and a mind in turmoil · Discover the power of running to overcome obstacles Winner of the Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America
Der Körper in der Postmoderne: Zwischen Entkörperlichung und Körperwahn
by Minas Dimitriou Susanne Ring-DimitriouIn diesem Band befassen sich die Autorinnen und Autoren mit der Thematik „Körper in der Postmoderne“ aus der Sicht unterschiedlicher fachwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen. In den Vordergrund des Interesses rücken neben der Frage nach der Art und Weise des Verständnisses des menschlichen Körpers als komplexes gesellschaftliches Phänomen, auch die Erscheinungsformen und Artikulationslinien des postmodernen Körpers.
Der andere Sport: Esports zwischen gesellschaftlichem Strukturwandel und Marketingstrategie
by Anna LöchnerNicht nur die Corona-Pandemie hat die Zuschauerzahlen im Esports beflügelt. Weltweit zählt das Publikum inzwischen rund 532 Millionen Menschen, und die Esports-Branche ist zu einer bedeutenden, profitablen Industrie herangewachsen. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei die Esports-Community, deren Bedürfnisse die Branche stark prägen. Dieses Buch zielt darauf ab, die zentralen Strukturen dieser Zielgruppe zu beleuchten. Die zugrunde liegende Forschungsfrage lautet: „Können durch Künstliche Intelligenz neue Erkenntnisse über die Esports-Zielgruppe gewonnen und gesellschaftliche Strukturen offengelegt werden? Und falls ja, wie beeinflussen diese Ergebnisse das Esport-Marketing?“ Ziel ist es, innovative Ansätze im Esport-Marketing zu fördern, da das Wissen über die facettenreiche Esports-Zielgruppe bislang noch begrenzt ist.
Der gescheiterte Investorendeal der Bundesliga: Risiken, Chancen und Folgen für den Profisport (essentials)
by Marc J. Friedrich Sebastian FriedrichDieses essential analysiert die Ereignisse rund um den Investorendeal der deutschen Fußball-Bundesliga, der Ende 2023 trotz Zustimmung einer knappen Mehrheit der Vereine der 1. und 2. Bundesliga gestoppt wurde. Die Autoren untersuchen die Ursachen und Hintergründe der Fanproteste und beleuchten Chancen und Risiken, die solch ein Deal mit sich gebracht hätte. Dazu vergleichen sie die Situation in der Bundesliga mit Investoren-Deals im europäischen Profifußball und mit Einflüssen von Investoren in anderen Sportarten. Das essential bietet Wirtschaftswissenschaftlern, Sportökonomen, Sporthistorikern und Fußballfans spannende Einblicke in die komplexe Dynamik von Investitionen im Sport. Es zeigt auf, dass wirtschaftliche und sportliche Interessen nicht zwangsläufig im Widerspruch zueinanderstehen müssen.
Derby Fever (Thoroughbred #53)
by Joanna CampbellChristina and Melanie are both heading for their first Kentucky Derby as jockeys. Can Ashleigh calm their nerves before the big race? Christina Reese is suffering from pre-Kentucky Derby stress. So is her cousin Melanie Graham. And their horses, Star and Image, are on edge too. Christina's mother and trainer, the renowned jockey, Ashleigh Griffen, remembers what it was like when she and her horse, Wonder, were about to run in the Kentucky Derby themselves. Flash back to the days of old, when Wonder was still alive, as Ashleigh dreams up a plan to calm the young jockeys' and horses' nerves, and prep them for the most exciting race of their lives! Ages 8+
Derby Girl
by Shauna CrossMeet Bliss Cavendar, a blue haired, indie-rock loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas.Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Blue Bonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny.Bliss' escape? Take up Roller Derby.When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most bad-assed derby chick has to learn.
Derby: WA Footy Fans on the Game's Greatest Rivalry
by David Whish-Wilson Sean Gorman‘The State is divided. It’s not life or death, it’s more important.’So says a poster on Dennis Cometti’s wall – and that’s what David Whish-Wilson and Sean Gorman found when they interviewed 40 fans of the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers.The book features James Baker, Julie Bishop, Fedele Camarda, Maria Camporeale, Kevin Croon, Jesse Dart, Ron Elliott, Les Everett, Alison Fan, Glenis Freemantle, Maria Giglia, Mark Greenwood, Gaby Haddow, Julie Hoffman, Adrian Hoffman, Greig Johnston, Justin Langer, Deanne Lewis, Dennis Lillee, Lesley the Voodoo Lady, Luc Longley, Alsy Macdonald, Carla Mackesey, Ross McLean, Shaun McManus, Clive Mercer, Ian MacRae, Kia Mippy, Peter Mudie, Jeff Newman, Gillian O’Shaughnessy, Melissa Parke, Parsi, Janet Peters, John Prior, Matt Quinn aka Mr Q, Kim Scott, Glen Stasiuk, Bill Sutherland, Bevan Taylor, David Wirrpanda.
Derek Jeter
by Patrick GilesDerek Jeter-the Yankees shortstop who isn't short on talent, looks, or heart.Though he's only 24, many of his teammates describe Derek Jeter as a baseball player with maturity beyond his years. His awesome skills on the playing field have earned him an American League Rookie of the Year award and helped the Yankees to two World Series championships in three years. Jeter is rapidly making a name for himself as one of today's hottest young athletes. Baseball fans can't get enough of the graceful Yankees shortstop who wows them with his power and speed. Women are mesmerized by his hear-stopping good looks-he was even named on of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people in the world! Read all about this down-to-earth superstar, from his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where his dream of playing for the Yankees began, to his life today, his charity work, his hopes for the future, and why he told GQ magazine, "I have the greatest job in the world." With eight pages of cool photos!
Derek Jeter
by Sandy DonovanIntroduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
Derek Jeter #2: Thanks for the Memories
by David FischerThis book commemorates "The Captain's" career in pinstripes through words and images. David Fischer traces Derek Jeter's legendary baseball career, from his early minor-league struggles, through his exhilarating days as a Yankees superstar, to his status as an enduring symbol of the steroid-free athlete. Indeed, Jeter's intangible ability to play at a high level in the postseason makes him the face of the modern Yankees dynasty-and of America's national pastime. Fischer makes clear that Jeter walks in the footsteps of other Yankees greats such as Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle, and that someday his shadow will loom just as large.The author celebrates Jeter's career in a fully illustrated, scrapbook-style album with passionate and vivid prose, supreme photographic images and memorabilia, call-out quotes, and dozens of personal anecdotes and recollections about Jeter from prominent members of the Yankees organization and the New York community. Treasures from the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Yankees Museum-rarely seen photographs and artifacts-enhance the nostalgic experience. This unique collection captures the magic of Derek Jeter, making it an essential addition to every Yankee fan's library and a fitting tribute to one of the game's greatest players.