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| Author | : Simon Beecroft |
| Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| Total Pages | : 56 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780789479075 |
An introduction to extreme sports discusses the history, training, and equipment necessary for each featured sport and includes six Action Man adventures that have the sports hero battling his evil adversary, Dr. X.
| Author | : Kelly Boyer Sagert |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2008-12-30 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0313344736 |
Students and extreme sport enthusiasts will not only learn about the sports themselves, but also about the techniques, innovations, engineering, and physics behind them. How do ice yachters achieve speeds of up to 150 MPH? What does take to become a pro snowboarder? Other parts of the encyclopedia highlight key areas of study, such as extreme sports and the media, the controversies surrounding, and the impact of extreme sports on our culture. A resource guide of print and electronic sources, competitions, organizations offers students an insider's guide to all things extreme. Inside readers will discover BASE (Building, Antenna tower, Span, Earth) Jumping. What's more dangerous than leaping off of a tall building? Jumping off a structure that's much closer to the ground, and that's exactly what many BASE jumpers regularly do. The risks include malfunctioning parachutes, landing on rocks, into electrical wires and more. Readers will learn about Bhang Gliding, where experienced pilots perform full barrel rolls, inverted maneuvers and other stunt flying moves. It is no longer unusual for an experienced hang glider to travel 200 miles or reach altitudes above 10,000 feet. Coverage also includes information on caving, which involves exploring caves that travel deep into the earth, moutain biking, and many other sports.
| Author | : Bill Gutman |
| Publisher | : Citadel Press |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780806523538 |
Filled with interviews with top full-time athletes, recreational hobbyists, and psychiatrists, an exhilarating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of extreme sports, including freestyle motorcross, mountain climbing, and waterfall jumping, reveals a world of risk-taking, adrenaline-pumping stunts that defy convention.
| Author | : M. Gallagher |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2006-02-04 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1403977232 |
What accounts for the massive global popularity of action films and adventure literature? How do men and women respond to iconic screen stars such as Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve McQueen, and Charlton Heston? Action genres have been Hollywood's most profitable global exports for most of its history, their male heroes the subject of much fascination and derision. Bestselling literary thrillers, from The Hunt for Red October to Into Thin Air , have also contributed markedly to popular understandings of male activity. Action Figures takes stock of action narratives' many appeals and recognizes how contemporary crises of gender identity manifest themselves in popular commercial texts.
| Author | : Francesco Raggiotto |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2020-03-13 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3030401278 |
This book explores the consumption behaviour of ‘extreme’ athletes from a quantitative perspective. Extreme sports are a multi-billion-dollar industry. The behaviour of athletes who participate in them differs from the majority of consumers in that they voluntarily seek out risky and dangerous situations that other consumers actively avoid. It has therefore been suggested that these consumer-athletes may have a unique psychology in this regard. The book adopts a novel approach based on established psychological theories concerning the behaviour of extreme individuals, applying and translating them into marketing research and practice. It discusses how specific psychological drivers impact the consumption behaviour of consumer-athletes and a variety of marketing-relevant outcomes. By demonstrating that extreme consumers are characterized by a unique psychology that leads them to act and think differently, this book offers scholars deeper insights into consumer behaviour, while also helping practitioners target this lucrative marketing segment more effectively.
| Author | : Francesco Feletti |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2016-09-19 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3319282654 |
This technically oriented book on medicine as applied to extreme sports offers broad coverage of the field extending well beyond the usual focus on major trauma and acute injuries. In addition to the injuries and diseases associated with individual extreme sports, this book also addresses the topics of psychology, dermatology, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, physiology, nutrition, training, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation, doping, treatment in hostile environments, and legal aspects. Innovative and less frequently considered topics are also discussed, such as recent advances in protective equipment and materials, the effects of exposure on whole-body vibration, and cold exposure risk management. More than 60 of the most authoritative experts from across the world have contributed to this book, drawing on their personal experiences and including practical examples whenever relevant. Both subject matter and illustrations have been selected with the utmost care, the latter including photographs of world-class athletes.The book’s multidisciplinary approach to the subject ensures that it will be relevant to a wide readership.
| Author | : Theresa Bane |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2024-07-26 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1476651760 |
The wildly popular G.I. Joe universe has entertained kids since the 1960s, whether it be through a cartoon or an action figure. As G.I. Joe's stories expanded, so did the characters, and everyone had their favorite, be it Hawk and Duke fighting against evil or Cobra Commander and Destro bent on nothing less than world domination. For the first time ever, all the characters from the G.I. Joe multiverse--even those from outside the U.S. market--are gathered together in one location. Presented in field guide format, this book includes a history of the toy and comic lines as well as a thorough description of every action figure and character from the Cobra and G.I. Joe animated films, comics, and Hasbro-authorized fan fiction. With the addition of photographs from the private collection of Tommy Wyckoff, this book is a must-have for toy collectors and a chance for long-time G.I. Joe fans to recapture their favorite memories.
| Author | : Gilad James, PhD |
| Publisher | : Gilad James Mystery School |
| Total Pages | : 46 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 331416730X |
"Introduction to XXX" is a 2002 film directed by Richard Willett. The movie follows the life of Jimmy (Bryan Greenberg), a young man who moves to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor. He quickly becomes acquainted with the fast-paced lifestyle of the city and meets a cast of characters who influence his journey into the entertainment industry. Along the way, Jimmy must navigate the challenges of love, identity, and self-discovery. The film explores themes of masculinity, fame, and the cost of pursuing our dreams. The characters are flawed but relatable, each striving for their own version of success. The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its authenticity while others criticized its lack of depth. Overall, "Introduction to XXX" is an entertaining look at the behind-the-scenes workings of Hollywood and the struggles that come with pursuing our passions.
| Author | : Linda K. Fuller |
| Publisher | : Peter Lang |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9781433105098 |
"Sexual Sports Rhetoric: Global and Universal Contexts is concerned with wider, international applications of language to sport. Topics discussed range from women's volleyball uniforms, ballroom dancing, female athletes as victims, soccer fans, nudity debates, homophobia, misogyny, Title IX, NASCAR, extreme sports, and trekking, to Japanese sports reports, Canadian hockey, sailors in the French press, British portrayals of Wimbledon champs, Australian heroes, German sports editorials, and masculinity relative to Mount Everest."--Publisher's description.
| Author | : Jared Miracle |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 199 |
| Release | : 2016-07-13 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1476624461 |
Why do so many Americans practice martial arts? How did kung fu get its own movie genre? What makes mixed martial arts so popular? This book answers these questions for the first time with historical research. At the turn of the 20th century, the United States enjoyed a time of prosperity but feared that men were becoming soft. At the same time, the Japanese government sponsored research to develop the best fighting techniques for its new empire. Before World War II, American men boxed and Japanese men practiced judo and karate. Postwar Americans began adopting Chinese, Brazilian, Filipino and other fighting styles, in the process establishing a masculine subculture based on physical and social power. The rise of Asian martial arts in America is a fascinating untold story of modern history, from the origin of karate uniforms to the first martial arts themed birthday party. The cast of characters includes circus strongmen, professional cage fighters, an award winning comic book artist, the inventors of judo, aikido and Cornflakes, and Count Juan Raphael Dante, a Chicago hairdresser and used car salesman with the "Deadliest Hands in the World." Readers will never look at taekwondo class the same way again.
