John Brewer Ordre des livres

A vibrant, diverse history of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples in the age of Romanticism

An extraordinary group of men who met over 70 years to appreciate some of the greatest Bordeaux vintages ever. Full of wit, humour and passion for some extraordinary wines.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction establishes the study of peace processes as part of the mainstream of sociology, a position consistent with the new moral re-enchantment of the social sciences. It advances a sociological view of peace that goes beyond vague notions of reconciliation, to constitute the restoration of moral sensibility, from which flows social solidarity, sociability and social justice. These concepts form the basis for a moral framework outlining what peace means sociologically. Key features include: Establishing the study of peace and peace processes within the core of the sociological imagination A sociological approach to post-conflict emotions, compromise, everyday life peacebuilding, and personal trauma An innovative analysis that highlights recent developments and key areas of interest for researchers. Invigorating and timely, this will be a critical read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of peace studies, the sociology of conflict, and the sociology of war and violence. It will also appeal to higher level students and researchers in these areas.

500 Races, Routes and Adventures contains all the information and practical advice needed to enjoy the best and most unusual running experiences around the world--all gathered in one place, a veritable bucket list for runners. Taking an exciting journey around the world, the book details the best routes, locations, and races worth running on all seven continents (including Antarctica!).Each run is described in vivid detail and presented alongside impressive full-color photography with route/race stats. Entries are written by running experts from around the world and categorized into road, trail, mountain, desert, winter, nighttime, multi-terrain, urban as well as team and relay runs in addition to novelty runs and festivals. Each entry is plotted onto continent maps as well as easy to use month-by-month race finders.Races are indexed both by type and location, for easy navigation. Whether planning a 5k charity fun run in the local park, a first marathon, a solitary off-road mountain adventure, or an extreme round-the-world ultramarathon challenge, this information-packed, heavily illustrated book is a one-stop source of inspiration for runners at every level.

Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport.

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong, and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached.

Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that underpins this ubiquitous sport, bringing together the study of biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, health and injury prevention, and the technical development of shoes and running surfaces: it's a complete reference.

The human musculoskeletal system is comprised of our bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and joints, and works with our nervous system to give us the ability to move. This compact book combines full colour illustrations of the structures of the body with succinct but informative explanatory text to build a clear picture of the science behind human movement. Beginning with an overview of the structures of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, the book then explains the biomechanics of movement. The main section of the book looks in detail at the anatomy at work in different body movements, joint by joint, illustrating the anatomical structures and explaining how they work together to produce different movements. Feature spreads analyse specific examples, such as the tennis serve, sprint start, and kicking a ball.

Focusing on governmental development, this distinguished work presents its insights in a fluent, accessible style, making it suitable for a broad audience. It serves as a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of governance.