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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Talent Identification and Development in Sport: International Perspectives This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Identifying talent in athletes and developing that ability to its fullest potential is a central concern of sport scientists, sports coaches and sports policy makers. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge in talent identification and development in sport, from the biological basis of ability to the systems and processes within sport through which that ability is nurtured. Written by a team of leading international experts, the book explores key factors and issues in contemporary sport, including: genetics secondary factors such as birth date, cultural context and population size perceptual motor skill acquisition and expertise sports development policy in-depth case studies, including European soccer, East African running and US pro sports. With an emphasis throughout on practical implications and processes for all those working in sport, the book offers an authoritative evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary systems for identifying and developing talent in sport. This is important reading for any student, researcher or practitioner with an interest in skill acquisition, youth sport, elite sport, sports coaching or sports development. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condizione: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Steve Stone (illustratore). 2010 Edition. © 2009: 1st in the 'Humanity's Fire' series of books. 8th printing of 2010 edition:- Synopsis: Merciless. Relentless. Unstoppable. The first intelligent species to encounter mankind attacked without warning. With little hope of halting the invasion, Earth's last roll of the dice was to dispatch three colony ships, seeds of Earth, to different parts of the galaxy. The human race would live on. Somewhere. Over a century later, the planet Darien hosts a thriving human settlement. But mankind's new home harbours secrets dating back to the dawn of history. Secrets that could yet see a devastating war erupt across the entire galaxy:- Review(s): "A complex, finely detailed thriller-cum-space opera" - Guardian / "A tightly plotted, action packed epic" - SciFi Now / "Proper galaxy-spanning Space Opera" - Iain M Banks:- (original cost £7.99).

Paperback: 9¼" x 6". Condizione: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Steve Stone (illustratore). 1st Edition. © 2003: 2nd in the 'Shadowkings' series of books. 1sr edition, 1st printing. Ex-library book with usual markings to half-title page:- Synopsis: A harsh winter is setting in across the land and the Shadowkings' deepest, darkest plans are hatching. The worst is yet to come. Far to the north, the Shadowking Byrnak broods on his tower top. Mistrustful of his fellow Shadowkings and harried by a ghostly fragment of the Lord of Twilight, he knows he must utterly crush the Imperial remnants and their allies, despite the powers of the Earthmother goddess. But his is not the only power moving in the world. The forces of light must stand together against the darkness, but their leaders are unsure of their next step. Ikarno Mazaret, now Lord Regent, still grieves over the death of his beloved, the mage Suviel. Ranging forth from the city of Besh-Darok, he takes ever more perilous risks. And although Tauric has been crowned Emperor, he feels increasingly powerless to influence events, and despair begins to taint his every decision. Keren Asherol remains haunted by her shattering encounter with one of the Daemonkind, while her twin, the mirrorchild Nerek, is dogged by sinister omens. And then the onslaught begins:- Review(s): ""If you enjoy Gemmell's clipped, brisk prose style. This is definitely a book you'll enjoy" - Alien Online:- (original cost £10.99).

Paperback: 7¾" x 5". Condizione: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Steve Stone (illustratore). 2016 Edition. © 2016: 4th in the 'Humanity's Fire' series of books. 1st printing of 2016 edition. Small inscription to half-title page:- Synopsis: No world is safe. When a planet is pulled out of its orbit by unknown forces and a smuggling deal goes bad, its up to Captain Brannan Pyke to journey into the violent coalition of planets known as the 'Warcage' and rescue his crew. With a cast of rebellious AIs, immortal warriors and brave Earthsphere soldiers, 'Ancestral Machines' is a gripping stand-alone adventure set in the world of Michael Cobley's bestselling science fiction series, the 'Humanity's Fire' trilogy:- Review(s): "An absolute cracker of a space opera. Pyke is a pleasingly irascible scoundrel" - Forbidden Planet / "Cobley excels at presenting his thoroughly lived-in future with a slew of technological marvels and an engaging cast of characters" - Guardian / "Here is a space opera which unashamedly honours the roots of the genre. The brio and joy of this storytelling is contagious:- (original cost £8.99).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 40 pages. Illustrated. Steve Sneyd "On Payment Of Due Ransom" / Wayne Rile Williams "Necrofetti" / John Light "Music To The Ears" / Wayne Allen Sallee "Ground Control" / Paul Roland "Mr Mephisto" / Michael Cobley "The Recondite Rebus" (SL#75).

Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condizione: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Cover Art: Steve Stone (illustratore). 2011 Edition. © 2010: 2nd in the 'Humanity's Fire' series of books. 1st printing of 2011 edition:- Synopsis: The fight is on. So let the battle begin. Darien is no longer a lost outpost of humanity, but the prize in an intergalactic power struggle. Hegemony forces control the planet, while Earth merely observes, rendered impotent by galactic politics. Yet Earth's ambassador to Darien will become a player in a greater conflict as there is more at stake than a turf-war on a newly discovered world. An ancient temple hides access to a hyperspace prison, housing the greatest threat sentient life has ever known. Millennia ago, malignant intelligences were caged there following an apocalyptic struggle, and their servants work on their release. Now a new war is coming:- Review(s): "Space Opera has never been in more capable hands" - Guardian / "Fast and exciting" - Books Quarterly / "Proper galaxy-spanning Space Opera" - Iain M Banks:- (original cost £7.99).

Paperback: 9¼" x 6". Condizione: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Cover Art: Steve Stone (illustratore). 1st Edition. © 2011: 3rd in the 'Humanity's Fire' series of books. 1st edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: War erupts in the depths of space. Battle-ready fleets converge above the colony of Darien, seeking access to the powerful weapons at the planet's heart. For the despotic Hegemony, Darien's hidden technology would allow it to consolidate its power and utterly dominate known space. Darien's besieged inhabitants will fight for their future, but time is running out. Unknown to both sides, events are being manipulated by malignant AI minds, who have their own agenda. And they are near to unleashing their cohorts - a cyborg army of twisted machine intelligences imprisoned beneath Darien. Darien is the frontline in a clash between oppression and liberty, with machines and sentients on both sides. But will the outcome be freedom or the subversion of life itself?:- Review(s): "A fast-paced plot. Space Opera has never been in more capable hands" - Guardian / "An inventive and entertaining read" - Interzone / "Propels the reader along with urgency and excitement" - SciFi Now / "Proper galaxy-spanning Space Opera" - Iain M Banks:- (original cost £13.99).

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. No Jacket. Steve Stone / Bob Warner (illustratore). First Edition. True First Edition of 2001. 372pp. 9.2 inches. Wraparound cover art by Steve Stone. Near as-new with single opening crease to spine. The first volume of the Shadowkings trilogy, vols. 2 and 3 do exist, though scarce. This copy is SIGNED by author on front free endpaper. Impressive dark fantasy epic, with warlords, mages, lost heir to the Imperial throne.valiant defenders take arms against ancient sorceries and new terrors. Weight 550g. (Science fiction, Fantasy, Signed). Signed by Author.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Nigel Dobbyn, Pete Woods, Grace Toscano, James Corcoran, James Gray, David Hitchcock, Staz Johnson (illustratore). Soft Cover. Time Bomb Comics 2019. 1st Edition. Book condition: NM - Near Mint. Full Colour illustrations. A perfect bound, full-colour anthology of strange tales and amazing stories! Brawler #1 features seven comic strips that feature unique characters and concepts from talented UK comic creators. The inspiration for Brawler is the short-lived but fondly remembered Warrior black and white anthology published in the early 1980s, and featured a roster of unique characters and concepts from some up and coming creators. You may be familiar with some of them: Warrior's creators included Alan Moore, Garry Leach, Alan Davis, David Lloyd, Steve Dillon, Steve Parkhouse, and Grant Morrison. Marvelman, The Bojeffries Saga, V For Vendetta, Axel Pressbutton, The Spiral Path and The Liberators were just some of the stories that made their debut in its pages. Basically, those that remember Warrior miss it and wish it was still around! But what if an anthology comic with Warrior's intent WAS available today? What would it look like? What type of stories would it tell? What creators would it showcase? The answer to these questions is Brawler, a new ongoing title that brings together some exciting new characters and some popular existing ones for the very first time! 52 pages. Size: 6" x 9" (160mm x 240mm). ISBN: 9781916465336. (1.1 BRAWLERFIRST).

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Nigel Dobbyn, Pete Woods, Grace Toscano, James Corcoran, James Gray, David Hitchcock, Staz Johnson (illustratore). Soft Cover. Time Bomb Comics 2019. Signed copy plus original signed drawing by Nigel Dobbyn Signed. 1st Edition. Limited Edition. Book condition: NM - Near Mint. Full Colour illustrations. A perfect bound, full-colour anthology of strange tales and amazing stories! Brawler #1 features seven comic strips that feature unique characters and concepts from talented UK comic creators. The inspiration for Brawler is the short-lived but fondly remembered Warrior black and white anthology published in the early 1980s, and featured a roster of unique characters and concepts from some up and coming creators. You may be familiar with some of them: Warrior's creators included Alan Moore, Garry Leach, Alan Davis, David Lloyd, Steve Dillon, Steve Parkhouse, and Grant Morrison. Marvelman, The Bojeffries Saga, V For Vendetta, Axel Pressbutton, The Spiral Path and The Liberators were just some of the stories that made their debut in its pages. Basically, those that remember Warrior miss it and wish it was still around! But what if an anthology comic with Warrior's intent WAS available today? What would it look like? What type of stories would it tell? What creators would it showcase? The answer to these questions is Brawler, a new ongoing title that brings together some exciting new characters and some popular existing ones for the very first time! This copy is signed by contributors; Steve Tanner, Pete Woods & James Gray. There is also an original signed drawing by Nigel Dobbyn. 52 pages. Size: 6" x 9" (160mm x 240mm). ISBN: 9781916465336. (1.1 BRAWLER101).