This book uses the work of Jurgen Habermas to interrogate leisure as a meaningful, theoretical concept. Drawing on examples from sport, culture and tourism, and going beyond concerns about the grand project of leisure, Spracklen argues that leisure is central to understanding wider debates about identity, postmodernity and globalization.

Gold's Gym, the most trusted and best-known bodybuilding emporium in the world, details the full spectrum of resistance exercises available - body part by body part, technique by technique. Featured in the book are more than 300 proven exercises for all parts of the body, using free weights as well as Nautilus and Universal machines.

An addition to the flourishing Starting Out series, this is the first book of this kind to be written on 'Alekhine's Defence'.

Technique in chess endgames is a skill missing in many players, even those who have reached a relatively high level, so this book should appeal to a wide audience.

How to play smart and bet right.

Learn the rules and variations, bets available, payoffs, odds, and inside winning strategies from the pros.

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the Modern Benoni.

An addition to the flourishing Starting Out series. Crucial to the success of this series is the fact that the books are aimed primarily at the lower levels (beginners, improvers and club players).

Discussing such games as blackjack, craps, slots, video poker, bingo, and poker, this book teaches the rules of the games, the bets available, the odds a player faces, and the way the games are played in the United States and around the world.

Aimed at students in sport philosophy, recreation and leisure courses, as well as professionals in the field. Covers major ethical issues in recreation management, outdoor recreation, culture and tourism. Readers will gain new insights into the recreation and leisure profession, as well as professional roles and responsibilities. Encourages professionals to systematically evaluate and resolve ...