Soccer is undeniably the most popular sport in the world. While we know much about its high-profile players and their increasing wealth and global influence, we know little about referees and the ways in which refereeing has changed throughout the history of the sport.This book provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the match official. It presents a comparative analysis of elite Association football referees in England, Spain and Italy, as well as offering insights in...

The Changing Hangovers Part 2 reimagines Michael Jackson's life, revealing he is born from a demon awakened in a graveyard. As the Jackson family rises to fame under Joe Jackson's ambition, Michael becomes the target of the demon's sinister plan to conquer the world through music.Amidst his struggle against the demon's influence, The Changing Hangovers-part human, part monster guardians from Paris-intervene to save him. Their chaotic quest highlights the power of connection, with M...

Drawing on original and innovative research from around the world, this book explores issues and opportunities relating to internationalising sport management curriculum. It explains how to design and implement an international curriculum, and therefore how to better equip graduates for work in an increasingly global sport business environment.This book provides an in-depth understanding of the role educational developers can play in the internationalisation of higher education and...

This book explores issues related to the abuse of referees and match officials in sport. Drawing on original empirical research in football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket, it provides an insight into the complexities involved in the recruitment, retention and development processes of match officials from across the global sports industry.Using an evidence-based approach, the book examines why abuse occurs, the operational environments in which match officials operate, and u...

The brain is a fearsomely complex information-processing environment--one that often eludes our ability to understand it. At any given time, the brain is collecting, filtering, and analyzing information and, in response, performing countless intricate processes, some of which are automatic, some voluntary, some conscious, and some unconscious.Cognitive neuroscience is one of the ways we have to understand the workings of our minds. It's the study of the brain biology behind our men...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. It is used to help treat a wide range of issues in a person’s life, from sleeping difficulties or relationship problems, to drug and alcohol abuse or anxiety and depression. CBT wor...

Are you sure they are telling you the truth?Imagine having the power to decipher ANYONE in front of you, and read them as if they were an open book.Whether it's your friend, your colleague, your boss or the person you want to conquer ...Thanks to this audiobook, you will discover exactly the same techniques used by the FBI during interrogations to analyze any person, read their mind and understand if they are lying or not.Only 0.01% of peopl...

This book examines a range of contemporary issues related to the global delivery of sport management education. At a time of unprecedented change in Higher Education, the book looks closely at how sport management education can and should deliver positive outcomes in sport business and management outside of the university.The book brings together sport management academics from around the globe and examines how their practice in education has been shaped by the cultural, religious,...

In clear language, The Innovation Mandate shows leaders a step-by-step process to continually generate great ideas, implement them, and maximize their value to benefit both customers and investors.In today’s ultracompetitive marketplace, the difference between success and failure is innovation. From small entrepreneurial startups to global Fortune 500 companies, innovation--the steady flow of new ideas--drives sustained success. It allows a company to intr...

Are you sure they are telling you the truth?Imagine having the power to decipher ANYONE in front of you, and read them as if they were an open book.Whether it's your friend, your colleague, your boss or the person you want to conquer ...Thanks to this audiobook, you will discover exactly the same techniques used by the FBI during interrogations to analyze any person, read their mind and understand if they are lying or not.Only 0.01% of people know exactly ho...

Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. It can also help you to connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed dec...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. It is used to help treat a wide range of issues in a person’s life, from sleeping difficulties or relationship problems, to drug and alcohol abuse or anxiety and depression. CBT works by changing people’s attitudes ...