This book presents recent advances in topics related to Poisson geometry originating from lectures given at the “Poisson School” held in 2022 at the CRM in Barcelona. The purpose is to give both an introduction to this active field of research as well as highlight new trends in related topics. The texts cover both classical results, known to experts in the field, as well as recent and previously unpublished mathematical results.Graduate students and early-stage researchers with bas...

Cattle driving was a major economic activity in the 19th century American West, particularly between 1856 and 1896.Texas Longhorns were a tough breed of cattle, in a tough place—Texas. And tough were the men that drove them.Two such men, though hardly men at all, had a plan. Young Tom Candy Ponting, the son of a farmer from Somerset, England, and his partner, Washington Malone, had heard stories of the availability of cattle in Texas. The durable, hardy Texas cattle were prac...

Packed with colourful photography as well as over 80 recipes, this book offers a slice of modern Brasilian life with stories about the origins of each recipe and anecdotes ranging from how to dance the samba to how to mix the perfect, authentic Caipirinha.With its launch timed to coincide with the World Cup, The Cabana Cookbook - Brasilian Barbecue and Beyond presents a brand new flavour of Brasil. Zingy, vibrant and full of life, there's so much more to B...

Showcases surfing as a site of social belonging and power formationThe surf zone—the place between ocean and shore—offers a powerful space to reflect on the dynamic contemporary politics of our worlds. Surfing always occurs on Indigenous lands, and centering Indigeneity in surfing studies both recognizes this fundamental fact and creates a different starting point for connecting surfing, storytelling, power, and relationships. In Waves of Belonging, Lydia ...

Providing both a depth and breadth of examples of ethical dilemmas which coaches may face as part of their practice, this book is the first comprehensive handbook of case studies in the field, supporting coaches in developing their ethical awareness and competence.The world of coaching has become increasingly complex over the past two decades. While the professional bodies have all released codes of conduct or ethical guidelines, these at best deal with general principles and serve...