Relive the greatest moments in basketball history through stunning photography. This visual journey captures the evolution of basketball, from its humble beginnings to its global phenomenon status. Featuring iconic photographs and stories, this collection celebrates the sport's most beloved personalities and unforgettable events. Explore the rich history of men's, women's, and college basketba…
A history of beloved cricket grounds from around the world. Using a Then and Now format, historic pictures of cricket grounds are paired with their modern-day equivalent to show the dramatic changes that have taken place. Cricket Grounds Then and Now is a history of some of the most famous cricketing venues from around the world, told through the format of Then and Now photos. Author of the b…
'I came to Birmingham with the view to being creative, and today I believe we have not only successfully secured the future of the Company, but the whole dance culture in the city of Birmingham. We are geared for great things.' - David Bintley, BRB Director Twenty years ago, Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) took the brave step to set up on its own in Birmingham. It was the making of this marvell…
In 1514, Henry VIII granted the Corporation of Trinity House a royal charter that made them responsible for the provision and maintenance of navigational aids in British territorial waters. 500 years later they are still responsible for the running of Britain's lighthouses. Though automated now, these lighthouses are maintained in all their unique and idiosyncratic splendour, proving popular ar…
"Version: 20190101"--Title page verso."A Morgan & Claypool publication as part of IOP Concise Physics"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Introduction and 1-D and 2-D motion -- 2. Energy and conservation -- 3. What did Newton say about force? -- 4. Momentum, collisions, and sweet spot -- 5. All that spin : angular motions and angular momentum -- 6. Effects of fluids in spo…
"Version: 20190701"--Title page verso."A Morgan & Claypool publication as part of IOP Concise Physics"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Introduction -- 2. Cut and thrust--the physics of fencing -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Equipment -- 2.3. Fencing technique -- 2.4. Wheelchair fencing3. Foot to the floor--the physics of drag racing -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. View from …