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Sport Tourism

Sport Tourism introduces students to the phenomenon of sports tourism--one of the fastest growing niche markets in the $500 billion tourism industry. <p><p>Students will learn to define sport tourism and to apply fundamental marketing principles to competitive and recreational activities in which sport is the primary or secondary attraction. <p><p>Sport Tourism covers participatory sport tourism (e.g. ski, golf and tennis resorts; whitewater and wilderness trips; sports theme cruises; adventure tours and sport camps) and event-based sport tourism (e.g. the Olympic Games, college football, the Baseball Hall of Fame, or the World Cup). <p><p>Sport Tourism guides students through the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating sport tourism operations by offering extensive industry examples and thought-provoking questions. The book investigates such key topics as feasibility studies, niche marketing, pricing, sponsorships, advertising, media involvement, recruitment of personnel and volunteers, and evaluating customer satisfaction during and after participation. Throughout, the authors stress the need for careful research and market planning and offer clear strategies and potential challenges to the sport tourism novice.

Foundations Of Sport Management

The sport industry represents one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the United States and the world (Pitts & Stotlar, 2002; Sports Business Journal, 2003; The Sport Industry, 2007). This accelerated growth has fueled the continued desire of many people to pursue a career in the sport industry. Thousands of students each year, in the U.S. and abroad, enter academic programs specializing in the study of sport management to prepare for a future in sport.

Inner Vision: The Story of the World's Greatest Blind Athlete

Craig MacFarlane lost his sight at age 2 and went on to become not only the world's greatest blind athlete, but a much-sought-after motivational speaker. His message is PRIDE -- Perseverance, Respect, Individuality, Desire and Enthusiasm.

Fantastic Finishes: Great Last-Second, Come-from-Behind Victories

You have probably watched a game that came down to the last play or the final few seconds. Maybe you have even played in one! You know what it feels like: Your hands sweat, your heart races, you can't breathe. What's going to happen? Who is going to win? The suspense is unbearable. It's also what makes playing or watching sports so much fun. Bottom-of-the-ninth home runs, sudden-death field goals, last-second baskets -- these are the moments that make magical memories for sports fans and players alike. They create Fantastic Finishes.

Football Superstars

Children's biographies of football superstars.

Wacky Football Facts to Kick Around

Football facts for children.

World Series Heroes

Children's book about baseball players who have made spectacular plays during the World Series.

Big Shots: Today's Best Athletes

Children's biographies of today's best athletes.

365 Amazing Days in Sports

Presents amazing sports happenings for every day of the year. 365 Amazing Days in Sports tells you about many of the biggest moments in sports and when they happened. This book will give you daily doses of amazing sports trivia to last the whole year long.

Wacky Basketball Facts to Bounce Around

Gives children techniques and tips on how to play basketball.

Wacky Baseball Facts to Bat Around

Baseball facts for children.

Baseball Big Shots

Catching Air! The Wild World of Snowboarding

A look at the sport of extreme snowboarding.

Basketball Big Shots

Children's biographies of 8 superstar basketball players: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Grant Hill, Keith Van Horn, Shsquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, and Reggie Miller.

The Great Home Run Chase

Children's book about the home run rivalry between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire in 1998.

Baseballs Sluggers and Pitchers

Children's biographies of 14 baseball pitchers and hitters: Sammy Sosa, Greg Maddux, Derek Jeter, Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds, Pedro Martinez, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Mussina, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, Mo Vaughn, Kevin Brown, Mike Piazza, and Randy Johnson.

Rising Stars: The 10 Best Young Players in Baseball

The 10 best current young baseball players, their careers as well as lives.

Seventh-Inning Stretch: Timeout for Baseball Trivia

Catch up on more than 150 years of baseball's battiest history! This book will take you from the first organized baseball game, in 1846, to the 1990's, from the All-Star Game to the World Series, and from the time of Babe Ruth to the days of Ken Griffey, Junior. Each of the three sections covers a part of baseball's past.

Head-to-Head Baseball: Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa

All about Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, both being baseball heavy hitters.

Dare to Be Different: Athletes Who Changed Sports

Learn the stories of twenty-five courageous and imaginative athletes--some who have changed their sport, others who have changed the world we live in. Read about Manon Rheaume, the first woman to play men's pro hockey and Jim Abbott, a Major League Baseball player who learned how to pitch with one arm. These are heart-warming stories of overcoming obstacles and beating the odds. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Sports Math Mania!

Sports Math Mania! will give you the inside scoop on all the major sports stats. It will help you sort the legends from the losers. And it will dazzle your brain with cool sports trivia and wacky facts. Without math, sports would not exist! Don't believe us? Try to describe an exciting game without using any numbers. We bet you can't do it. Why? Numbers are important sports "equipment," just like bats, balls, hoops, and hurdles.

J.P. McCarthy: Just Don't Tell 'Em Where I Am

The first and only biography of J.P. McCarthy. Mike Shiels, J.P.'s producer, delivers a revealing, humorous and insightful look at the radio legend. We hear stories from "Studio D," the Focus show, his boating, golfing and charities. J.P. was the "Great Voice of the Great Lakes" and millions of listeners woke up with him every morning. He informed them, entertained them, and charmed them. Now J.P.'s "back at the microphone" and his loyal listeners will treasure this chance to meet the man they loved and supported so much.

The Essence of Taiji Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan

The Essence of Taiji Qigong is for students who have learned a Taiji (Tai Chi) form and want to reach new levels of skill and ability. This book includes three complete Taiji Qigong (Chi Kung) exercises and more than 200 photographs and illustrations to help you learn. Taiji Qigong prepares your body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening your joints, warming your muscles, stimulating your Qi flow, and sharpening your concentration. Qigong is also the key to developing the phenomenal martial power of Taijiquan, a fact that many books ignore. In addition, regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji. You'll enjoy reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination. This authoritative guide can be used with any style of Taijiquan. Increase your vitality. Improve your Taiji skills. Discover the key to internal power. Includes three complete sets of Qigong exercises.

Golf a la Cart: A Credible Source of Golfing Feats, Facts & Fun From the Fairways to the Fantastic

Sports historian Alan Ross shares fascinating facts about some of golf's most amazing moments. A must-read for golfers everywhere.

Clicker Fun: Dog Tricks and Games Using Positive Reinforcement

This book introduces the basics of Clicker training and Operant Conditioning, and introduces a variety of games and tricks, that you can do as a beginning trainer, or in a dog training class you teach as a professional. The book also includes information on costumes, desensitization, and offers a course outline for a "Clicks and Tricks" course.