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    • Trusted Partner
      October 2022

      What Does the Ball Think?

      Why football is not just kicking

      by Johannes Schweikle, Oliver Lück

      A football is a moody thing, and the art of mastering it a highly challenging concern. Whether fan or philosopher, football is a fascination, and its various facets are revealed in this anthology with memorable, intelligent and curious contributions. How and with what (human rights-violating) methods did Qatar prepare for the World Cup? Actress Christiane Paul explains why she supports FC Bayern. Herman van Veen explains the difference between Dutch and German football fans, and the report 'Five balls for Angola' takes readers on a journey to football in Africa. A book for dedicated fans and critical football observers.

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      November 2011

      The Transformation of European Football

      Towards the Europeanisation of the national game

      by Arne Niemann, Borja Garcia, Wyn Grant

      The book examines the transformation of European football in recent years by focusing on the impact of Europe in general and the EU in particular on the way that the game has evolved in a broad cross section of European states. The book brings together two significant research agendas: first, that on the governance of sport in Europe/the European Union; secondly, that within European integration studies on 'Europeanisation' (most commonly understood at the process of change in the domestic arena resulting from European integration). The concept of Europeanisation and in particular' top down' Europeanisation is used to shape the individual country case studies. Other transformational factors such as globalization are also assessed. The three chapters in the introductory section set the context within which the transformation of European football has occurred with particular emphasis on the role of UEFA and EU institutions. The ten country studies in the central part of the book include the five leading football nations in Europe and smaller countries that are facing new challenges in the competitive environment of modern European football. They include an example of a country that is a recent accession state and one outside the EU. What emerges from these chapters is both the shaping influence of Europeanisation but also the extent to which it is countered and modified by national culture and structures. What is also noticeable the sense of decline amongst some of the small and even larger footballing nations in the continent. This book will be of interest to students of European politics, sports governance and football, it also represents a substantial contribution to the debate on Europeanisation. ;

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      Children's & YA

      Football: the game that changed the world

      by Laurent Nicolet and Lev Virovets

      Is it true that the first football players in Russia entertained the public between bicycle races? Why did bachelors and married men have to play against each other? Is it possible to cheat, to deceive the referee and win the world championship? What teams did the Little Mozart, Black Spider and Black Panther play for? Most people never ask such questions, while the authors of this book have not only asked them, but also found the answers. This is an exciting history of football from the very beginning till present day, for both children and adults, either long-standing fans or those trying to understand what inspires their friends and family.

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      Children's & YA
      October 2021

      Fifi, La Footballeuse

      by Mary G Mbabazi

      Fifi la footballeuse est une histoire pour enfants qui parle d’une jeune fille passionnée de football.

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      Children's & YA

      The Soccer Gang (4). A Strong Player For The Team

      by Frauke Nahrgang/ Nikolai Renger

      Even the best team can’t win if the defence is weak. And that’s not surprising, because Finn the attacker now has to play as a defender. The Soccer Gang urgently needs to get a boost! Of all people, it’s Gregor – who knows nothing whatsoever about football – who knows somebody: Leo, a defender, has moved to the town. Could Leo be the answer to the Soccer Gang’s problem?

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      Social issues: war & conflict issues (Children's/YA)
      October 2019

      Noticias al margen

      by María José Ferrada, Andrés López Martínez

      Disappearances, ecological disasters and humanitarian crisis are most of the time less important topics in the news —or in our everyday life— compared to movie premieres or the result of football matches. The relevance of this matters, require our urgent reflection.

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      July 2014

      An ethnography of English football fans

      by Geoff Pearson

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      Humanities & Social Sciences
      November 2022

      The religion of Orange politics

      by Joseph Webster, Alexander Smith

    • Children's & YA
      March 1905

      The Crimson Sweater

      by Ralph Henry Barbour

      The story of a schoolboy who proves himself through rugged feats in football and hockey.

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      1995

      NFL - American Football

      Das Spiel, die Stars, die Stories

      by Plassmann, Jens

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      Literature: history & criticism
      November 2016

      The Burley manuscript

      by Edited by Peter Redford. Series edited by J. B. Lethbridge

      England and the 1966 World Cup presents a cultural analysis of what is considered a key 'moment of modernity' in the nation's post-war history. Regarded as having an importance beyond its primary sporting purpose, the World Cup in England is examined within the complexity of the cultural, social and political changes that characterised the mid-1960s. Yet, although addressing the importance of non-sport related connections, the book maintains a focus on football, discussing it as a 'cultural form' and presenting an original perspective on the aesthetic accomplishment in football tactics by England's manager, Alf Ramsey. The study considers the World Cup in relation to the cup tradition, England as the World Cup host nation, the England squad and masculinity, the modernism of England's manager Alf Ramsey, design and commercial aspects of the World Cup, a critical engagement within existing academic accounts, and an examination of how England's victory has been remembered and commemorated.

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      Fiction
      August 2018

      The Language of Go Chess

      by Chu Fujin

      This is a story about Chinese Go chess.The protagonist Xiao Wang lives in the North Lane. Go chess connects his life with other chess players such as Jiang Chong, Liu Yun, Tao Song, Chen Xiaodong and Chang Shuo. Through this novel, we see the modern life, the modern psychology and the modern society of China.

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      Children's & YA
      June 2019

      Die Unausstehlichen & ich - Das Leben ist ein Rechenfehler (Band 1)

      by Walder, Vanessa / Korthues, Barbara

      The Unbearables & Me – Life‘s an Error in Calculation (Vol. 1) A rebellious young girl who has seen it allAn isolated boarding school in the mountains with a dark secret5 particular friends One shared plan to escape … - A defense apology, written as a report using swear words (crossed out) - absolutely authentic and touching, yet funny! - A first-person narrative in report style about an unusual topic that will get under your skin! - Illustrated in b/w (20%) Together, we’re unbearable… Eleven-year-old foster kid Enni gets transferred to a secluded, damn boring boarding school and soon stumbles across secrets, involving the entire staff and somehow revolving around twelve-year-old Dante and a long forgotten accident.

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      Horticulture
      June 2006

      Fundamentals of Tropical Turf Management

      by G Wiecko

      Written in an easily-accessible style, this book provides a practical introduction to all aspects of tropical turf management. General topics covered include climate adaptation, the physiology and morphology of turf-grasses, an overview of the different turf-grass species, soil characteristics and testing, establishment techniques, cultivation, nutrition and fertilization, mowing procedures, irrigation requirements, compaction and thatch, and turf pests. It also discusses golf-course maintenance including the different methods needed for the tee, the fairway, the putting green and the rough. The book also looks at sports field management including rugby fields, tennis courts, football and hockey fields, bowling greens and croquet-courts, and playgrounds. Numerous line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate key concepts, processes and relationships.

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