July 2012 | Adthe Live Sports

When Women Played Hardball Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just read this book, and was surprised by how moved I was by the story of the history of women's baseball! The interviews with the former players were both humorous and touching, and framed an outstanding portrait of a unique, and practically forgotten, era. I hope a lot of young women read this book,...

War on the Floor: An Average Guy Plays in the Arena Football League, and Lives to Write About It Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A very informative and entertaining book about the inner working of an Arena Football team. Jeff puts a very positive and realistic twist on the trials and tribulations that any professional athlete goes through. Very entertaing. Thank you.Frank HaegeHead Coach New Jerey Gladiators; Arena Football LeagueClick...

Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An Authentic Leader Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Gareth Jones is director of Human Resources and Internal Communications at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and a former Professor of Organizational Development at Henley Management College in Oxfordshire, England. Robert Goffee is Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School....

Women Who Win: Female Athletes on Being the Best Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Women Who Win: Female Athletes on Being the Best is an anthology of portraits of champion ten female athletes. A black-and-white photograph of each woman introduces her section, peppered with snippets of interviews, tales of training regimens, and stories of the raw struggle required to become the best...

Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If you are one of those people who always see these runners and envy them but are afraid to start because the very few times you tried you almost felt your heart coming out of your ears then this is the book for you.The book is exactly what it claims to be, for beginners. It is full of motivational facts...

MediaMaking: Mass Media in a Popular Culture Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a great book. It covers many of the most important theoretical perspectives and issues in mass communication. I got this book for one of my first graduate classes and I have been referencing it ever since.Click Here to see more reviews about: MediaMaking: Mass Media in a Popular CultureThe Second...

Media Now: Understanding Media, Culture, and Technology Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was actually sent the Instructors Edition of the book. I am not yet sure whats different in the book but I would love to find out. The book was delivered in good timing and great quality. ThanksClick Here to see more reviews about: Media Now: Understanding Media, Culture, and TechnologyMEDIA NOW, Seventh...

X Play Nation of Action Sports: Game Changers Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)X Play Nation presents a side to action sports most would never know existed. The authors first hand account of the inner workings of this fast paced industry sheds light on the business of action sports in an interesting, and easy to read format. I literally read this book in a weekend, and came away...

Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Beautiful, fascinating, informative. Visually stunning, intellectually stimulating. A true pleasure to peruse. Loaded with nuggets of information. Practical, yet destined to be a collector's item and tabletop treasure. Can I gush any more than that about this excellent work from Reader's Digest? Off...

Lost Vegas: The Redneck Riviera, Existentialist Conversations with Strippers, and the World Series of Poker Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Las Vegas. The glitz and glamour as bright as the lights on the Strip. An adult's playground where lady luck may smile on you and give you a jackpot on the slot machine or a run of good luck at the blackjack tables. Where food is king and fun runs abundant.But like all cities, there is the belly of the...

If Football's a Religion, Why Don't We Have a Prayer?: Philadelphia, Its Faithful, and the Eternal Quest for Sports Salvation Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)There are certain sports teams that come to mind as having a set of fans that transcendeth all understanding. The 'Cubbies' from Chicago come to mind. And Brooklyn, don't forget Brooklyn who agreed with the newspaper that the three most evil men of the 20th century were "Hitler, Stalin, and Walter O'Malley."...

Open Water Swimming Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have been racing in open water swims for over 40 years in hundreds of different competitions. I think I have read most of the books published on open water swimming in the US, the UK and Australia. Steve Munatones' book is probably the best resource available for anyone who is interested in open water...

Rethinking Disney: Private Control, Public Dimensions Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As authors Mike Budd and MAX KIRSCH along with contributors Lee Artz, Sean Griffin, Dick Hebdige, Radha Jhappan, Daiva Stasiulis, and Susan Willis show in this collection of eleven interdisciplinary essays, the Walt Disney corporation has grown far beyond its origins in animated films and theme parks...

CliffsAP English Language and Composition Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I had a really bad experience with my AP Lang class; the teacher never did anything relevant to the AP exam, and all we did was read novels and put together scrapbooks that somehow related to the books. When May arrived, I knew that I was in trouble, and I borrowed this book from my library, and I absolutely...

Horseplayers: Life at the Track Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Looking for a fun, fast-paced read this summer? If so, odds are you'll love this book. The author, Ted McClelland, spends a year as part of a fascinating subculture -- people desperately searching for the edge it takes to make a living betting on horses, whether it's searching the grandstand floor for...

Outcasts Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)"Outcasts! The Lands That FIFA Forgot" is a book written by Steve Menary. It's a book about the world of Unrecognised Football Nations, football nations that are not allowed by the FIFA to internationally represent themselves. It's a publication highly recommended for anybody that is interested in Unrecognised...

Equal Play: Title IX and Social Change Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A carefully and thoroughly researched review of the most important events in the evolution of Title IX. Readable but also a valuable resource. You can't know where you are going if you don't know where you've been.Click Here to see more reviews about: Equal Play: Title IX and Social ChangeEqual Play;...