This book reviews the theory and practice of tourism and recreation in rural areas in Europe. Including numerous case studies, 9 chapters cover: the changing nature of recreation and tourism provision in rural areas; the emergence of sustainability in the development debate; the…
The development of mathematical competence -- both by humans as a species over millennia and by individuals over their lifetimes -- is a fascinating aspect of human cognition. This book explores€a vast range of psychological questions related to mathematical cognition, and€provi…
The Game Maker's Companion is the long-awaited sequel to The Game Maker's Apprentice. This book picks up where the last book left off, advancing your game development journey with some seriously impressive gaming projects. This time you'll learn how to make professional-quality …
The tango is easily the most iconic dance of the last century, its images as familiar as an old friend. But are they the whole story? Peeling back the poster propaganda that has always characterized the tango publicly, this intimate study shows the invisible heart of the dance a…
This is the first book to describe a critical sociological perspective on sports coaching and as such it represents an important step forward in the professionalisation of the discipline.
This brand new Handbook addresses Paralympic sports and athletes, providing practical information on the medical issues, biological factors in the performance of the sports and physical conditioning. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction of the Paralympic athlete, fo…
This engaging introduction tells the authentic history of Chinese martial arts.
Sport psychology is a topic of growing interest. Many professionals read journals such as The International Journal of Sports, Journal of Sport Behavior, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and The Sport Psychologist. In August 2008, M…
Whether you're a novice or trying to bring your handicap down, Essential Golf Skills teaches the basics on grip, posture, rhythm, and ball control, as well as basics rules, types of courses, and styles of play. PrelimsIntroductionChapter 1: The basics of the gameThe object of th…
by Pickup, Ian, Shaughnessy, Julie, Price, Lawry, Spence, Jon, Trace, Maxine
A framework for the successful teaching of Primary PE for all trainees and teachers, based on the Professional Standards.
This study aims to develop a holistic view of the politics of tourism development in China. It examines how political ideology intertwines with tourism development and the same time identifies factors which are relevant to the issue. From the political science point of view, int…
Tourism is an open system. Tourism development is conducted in an ever-changing environment. The central task of development is to maintain a dynamic fit between the development opportunities determined by its external environment and industrial capabilities conditioned by its i…
This thesis explores the manner in which globalisation processes are exerting transformative influences on local cultural contexts. Specifically, it utilises a case study of basketball to address the issues surrounding the juncture between local cultural identities, sport and gl…
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is one of the world's greatest cultural institutions. Its historical and contemporary significance is enormous: the Museum continues to receive over six million visitors a year, and its large collections span the world's civilisations. The di…