International Congress Calendar
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 804
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Final Calendar of Legislative Business
Author: California. Legislature
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Published: 1941
Total Pages: 1512
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe War on Wheels
Author: Justin McCurry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2021-06-01
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1643132814
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience the thrilling world of Japanese cycling and the keirin, which has evolved from post-war oddity to one of Japan's most popular and lucrative sporting events—and a must-see for the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. The Keirin, which means "war on wheels," is now a high profile Olympic sport and attracts millions of spectators. But it's origins are humble, even strange. Like the Tour de France was originally conceived to sell newspapers, the keirin was invented in post-war Japan as a way to raise taxes on gambling. Now, over $12 billion a year is wagered on it, and its stars are primed to millions. Unlike a traditional race, a pacemaker leads eight riders up to speeds of 70kph on huge concrete velodromes, then they fight to cross the line first, with riders pushing, shoving, and crashing in the final stretch. Long associated with the working class, even the notorious yakuza crime syndicates, riders today live in blacked-out dorms, with no access to technology, to prevent bet-rigging. Their lives are ruled by ritual and competition, from their rookie days at the Mt. Fuji training camp to elite competitions that are the Japanese equivalent of the Grand National. Foreign riders sometimes compete, but rarely prosper in this intense environment, and the Olympic version is a mere child's play to the fierce environs of the velodromes in Tokyo. and Osaka, where a spectre of danger still looms. The War on Wheels explores a side of Japan we rarely see and it's uniquely fascinating sporting culture.
Sports Law in New Zealand
Author: Elizabeth Toomey
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
Published: 2023-05-20
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 9403505575
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDerived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of sports law in New Zealand deals with the regulation of sports activity by both public authorities and private sports organizations. The growing internationalization of sports inevitably increases the weight of global regulation, yet each country maintains its own distinct regime of sports law and its own national and local sports organizations. Sports law at a national or organizational level thus gains a growing relevance in comparative law. The book describes and discusses both state-created rules and autonomous self-regulation regarding the variety of economic, social, commercial, cultural, and political aspects of sports activities. Self- regulation manifests itself in the form of by-laws, and encompasses organizational provisions, disciplinary rules, and rules of play. However, the trend towards more professionalism in sports and the growing economic, social and cultural relevance of sports have prompted an increasing reliance on legal rules adopted by public authorities. This form of regulation appears in a variety of legal areas, including criminal law, labour law, commercial law, tax law, competition law, and tort law, and may vary following a particular type or sector of sport. It is in this dual and overlapping context that such much-publicized aspects as doping, sponsoring and media, and responsibility for injuries are legally measured. This monograph fills a gap in the legal literature by giving academics, practitioners, sports organizations, and policy makers access to sports law at this specific level. Lawyers representing parties with interests in New Zealand will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative sports law.
Fast into the Night
Author: Debbie Clarke Moderow
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2016-02-02
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0544444744
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Moderow’s dedication and love for the Huskies that accompany her from Anchorage to Nome is the soul that drives this insightful and touching memoir.”—Cowgirl Magazine At age forty-seven, a mother of two, Debbie Moderow was not your average musher in the Iditarod, but that’s where she found herself when, less than 200 miles from the finish line, her dogs decided they didn’t want to run anymore. After all her preparation, after all the careful management of her team, and after their running so well for over a week, the huskies balked. But the sting of not completing the race after coming so far was nothing compared to the disappointment Moderow felt in having lost touch with her dogs. Fast into the Night is the gripping story of Moderow’s journeys along the Iditarod trail with her team of spunky huskies: Taiga and Su, Piney and Creek, Nacho and Zeppy, Juliet and the headstrong leader, Kanga. The first failed attempt crushed Moderow’s confidence, but after reconnecting with her dogs she returned and ventured again to Nome, pushing through injuries, hallucinations, epic storms, flipped sleds, and clashing personalities, both human and canine. And she prevailed. A tale of survival, loyalty, and the mysterious connection between humans and dogs, Fast into the Night is “what may be the quintessential Iditarod story . . . a great Alaskan adventure well told” (Dave Atcheson, author of Dead Reckoning). “When a memoir magically materializes before your eyes, striking all the right chords, it’s a wonder to behold—truly beautiful. In Fast into the Night that is precisely what Debbie Clarke Moderow graces us with.”—Anchorage Press
Love Inspired May 2022 Box Set - 2 of 2
Author: Lenora Worth
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-04-26
Total Pages: 576
ISBN-13: 0369715950
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: SECRETS IN AN AMISH GARDEN (An Amish Seasons novel) by New York Times bestselling author Lenora Worth When garden nursery owner Rebecca Eicher hires a new employee, she can’t help but notice Jebediah Martin looks similar to her late fiancé. But when her brother decides to play matchmaker, Jeb’s secret is on the brink of being revealed. Will the truth bring them together or break them apart forever? THEIR ALASKAN PAST (A Home to Owl Creek novel) by Belle Calhoune Opening a dog rescue in Owl Creek, Alaska is a dream come true for veterinarian Maya Roberts, but the only person she can get to help her run it is ex-boyfriend, Ace Reynolds. When a financial situation forces Ace to accept the position, Maya can’t run from her feelings…or the secret of why she ended things. A PROMISE FOR HIS DAUGHTER by Danielle Thorne After arriving in Kudzu Creek, contractor and historical preservationist Bradley Ainsworth discovers the two-year-old daughter he never knew about living there with foster mom Claire Woodbury. But as they work together updating the house Claire owns, he might find the family he didn’t know he was missing… For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2
Where Hunting Dogs Rest
Author: Martin Usborne
Publisher: Kehrer Verlag
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783868285956
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Spain, it is estimated that up to 100,000 hunting dogs are abandoned at the end of the hare coursing season every year. This book documents those dogs that have been rescued and sets them against the locations in Spain where they are typically abandoned: the sides of roads, the ravines and the empty car parks. Shot in a style that references the tone and mood of Velzquez, who painted at a time when these dogs were treated with great respect, Martin Usborne's photographs show both the classical beauty of the animals and the ugliness of their modern situation.
The Book of the Greyhound
Author: Edward C. Ash
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2020-10-16
Total Pages: 483
ISBN-13: 1528766326
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The Book Of The Greyhound" will appeal to experienced fanciers and newcomers alike, covering all aspects if greyhound management from selection and breeding to racing and exhibiting. Also included are chapters on puppy care, training, health and ailments, adopting an ex-racer, history, notable kennels and dogs, and much more. This volume will be of considerable utility to all owners of greyhounds, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text.
The Modern Gentleman, 2nd Edition
Author: Phineas Mollod
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2011-05-24
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1607740192
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRefine your cool with this quintessential sourcebook of manners and mischief. Author–raconteurs Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro offer timely advice and timeless wisdom for adventurous gents curious about: JAZZ & FLASKMANSHIP FRIENDS & GAFFES DATING & ENTERTAINING TWEETIQUETTE & MODERN LIT TUXEDOS & TATTOOS CAVIAR & CRASH PADS BYO, BBQ & IOUs With new sections covering the Digital Man, the Local Epicure, and the Bespoke Gent, this second edition provides a panoramic snapshot of the enlightened modern man: witty and poignant, traditional but tech savvy, flirtatious yet courtly. So roll up your yoga mat, uncork a Barolo, spin some vinyl, and crack open this freshly updated edition of The Modern Gentleman: your Man Cycle is peaking.
Interstate Horseracing Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 36
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