As the field of sport management continues to expand and grow, the prevalence of litigation in sport is increasing. Sport management professionals must maintain a current understanding of sport law as the field evolves and lawsuits become a greater risk.Case Studies in Sport Law, Third Edition, presents students with specific examples and perspectives of some of the most significant cases in sport law. Written in an accessible tone free of legal jargon, the authors introdu...

The story of the Masked Kid is my story at an early age when my parents "pulled up stakes" and moved to Colorado.My mother told me that Dad quit his job in middle management in Michigan and took us to a vacant lot in the Big Thompson Canyon. There he single-handedly built a house using skills he couldn't possibly have acquired in a suburban environment. I was three and a half years old when we arrived on that vacant lot.She said my life would have been entirely different an...

Quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connor Lambert won't take it any longer: the bullying, the secrets, the sympathy. He's been dying from cancer for years, but he’s not dead yet. He's going down fighting.Forming an unlikely friendship with fellow juvenile delinquent Skeates, the pair stage a break out and set off on a crazy tour across Scotland -- dodging the police, joy riding and extreme partying -- to find Connor's dad, an inmate at Shotts prison.But Connor's left two things behi...

The Dolphin Keeper tells the heartwarming story of local fisherman ‘Cap’ and his love for the sea and its creatures. Children of all ages will love this tale with its whimsical fantasy and message of kindness.About the AuthorJohn Young is an artist and sculptor from Long Island, New York. Young was inspired to write The Dolphin Keeper after the passing of his youngest son Corey. In Youngs’ own words: “Corey came to me when he was in third grade and asked me to make a sculpt...

In 2005, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) ended one of Africa's most devastating civil wars and set the stage for the partition of Sudan, Africa's largest country. One of the most important peace agreements in African history, it has had decisive consequences for the entire Horn of Africa. Yet to date there has been little rigorous analysis as to why the parties signed the CPA, what strategies they adopted having signed the agreement, and the political consequences of state partitio...

High Temperature Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals, Second Edition, provides a high level understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of high temperature alloy oxidation. It uses this understanding to develop methods of predicting oxidation rates and the way they change with temperature, gas chemistry, and alloy composition. The book focuses on the design and selection of alloy compositions which provide optimal resistance to attack by corrosive gases, providing a rigorous treatment of the...

The Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania may get eight million visitors a year, but there are places there one can get lost—and would gladly be lost for a bit. From the iconic Dingmans Bridge spanning the Delaware, to the region’s 150 lakes and forested mountains, Hiking the Poconos covers it all—with the added plus of listing a B&B, a campground, restaurant, local events, and more along with each hike description

HIKING PENNSYLVANIA55 of the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures, 3rd editionJohn L. Young (Falcon)This newly updated guide contains five new hikes as well as updated driving directions, restaurant listings, and local resource directories. Hike descriptions include local campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and contacts for local hiking clubs and outfitters. Richly written narratives are punctuated with GPS-compatible maps, route profiles showing the ups and downs of e...

Completely updated with full-color maps and photographs throughout, Hiking Pennsylvania offers a unique look into the history, culture, and incomparable beauty of Pennsylvania. Veteran outdoors writer John L. Young leads the way to the state’s top trails, including challenging backpack adventures in the mountains, easy family rambles through historic battlefields, and scenic hikes past canals to picturesque waterfalls.

The book "Forgiveness in the Forest" is a powerful and inspiring tale of love, forgiveness and redemption set in the heart of a beautiful forest. This book is sure to inspire readers to embrace their own journey of self-discovery and find the courage to forgive and move forward towards a brighter future.

This reference guide throws light on almost every aspect of postwar international history from the rise of Mao's China to the Bosnian Civil War. It provides a huge wealth of information on East-West relations setting events, crises and conflicts in their full international context.

In a rapidly changing digital world, how can the church remain a place of belonging for all generations? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many older adults found themselves cut off from the communities that had long shaped their sense of meaning, identity, and belonging. As ministry moved into digital spaces, barriers of access and digital literacy made full participation difficult for many. This book explores that tension at the intersection of Scripture, aging, and digital ministry. Drawing...