Examining the legitimacy of the World Anti-Doping Agency, this book offers a critical analysis of the anti-doping system and the social and behavioural processes that shape policy, asking why the current system is failing.Featuring in-depth, contemporary case studies from around the world, including the whereabouts system; Lance Armstrong; therapeutic use exemptions; the Essendon Bombers; recreational drugs policy; and the Russian Olympic doping programme, this is the first text to...

This is a concise and up-to-date introduction to the ways technology is reshaping sport business around the world.Drawing on international cases, data, and examples throughout, the book outlines the history of technological change in sport before examining its contemporary impact across three key domains: sport consumers, sport organisations, and the intermediary and partner organisations that connect them. Covering major transformative technologies, from data analytics and artific...

This thoroughly updated third edition provides fresh insights into how and why organizations change, and why attempts to implement change commonly fall short. The authors explore the topic through contemporary perspectives such as hybrid work models, digital transformation, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.Rather than promoting one single formula, the book presents 13 distinct philosophies on change, from rational planning and psychological approaches to systems, ...

Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Research Methods for Sport Management provides a complete introduction to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods for sport management students and practitioners.Full of real-world case studies, data, and examples, and including international perspectives throughout this book to help the reader understand the challenges of research in different social and cultural contexts, this book links theory to practice, highligh...

The 2010 elections were one of the most highly anticipated midterm elections in our nation's recent history. After the historic 2008 election, in which America elected its first black president, Sarah Palin's involvement and the emergence of the Tea Party in the 2010 congressional elections had the potential to transform the composition of congress and set the stage for the nation's politics for the next decade, or even the next generation.In this new edited volume, Charles S. Bull...

They say history doesn't repeat itself, but it will frequently rhyme.However, what about crimes that get repeated? How are they similar to the original? How are they different? And why?The devil is in the details, after all.Come see what the syndicate members of MCM have done with crimes that riff off of events from the past.MCM. So Criminal, It's Good.

A must-listen collection of thirteen bibliomysteries by bestselling and award-winning authorsBibliomysteries Volume 1 includes:● "An Acceptable Sacrifice" by Jeffery Deaver● "The Final Testament" by Peter Blauner● "What's in a Name?" by Thomas H. Cook● "Book Club" by Loren D. Estleman● and many others

In an era where most video games hold the player's hand with constant checkpoints, detailed tutorials, and adjustable difficulty settings, a strange counter-culture has emerged. Titles like "Getting Over It" and "Jump King" offer no safety nets, punishing a single mistake with the loss of hours of progress. Why do millions of people subject themselves to this digital torture? The popularity of these "rage games" baffles traditional market research. It challenges the assumption that enterta...

Master Go, the Go-To Language for Modern Backend and Systems Development.Are you ready to build fast, reliable, and highly concurrent software? Whether you are an absolute beginner taking your first step into programming, a developer transitioning from another language, or a student looking to master an in-demand skill, "Go Programming Fundamentals: A Practical Learning Approach" is your definitive guide to mastering the Go language.Authored by an expert sy...

There are many problems people face in the world today. Most of these problems can be attributed to a single cause… the lack of the truth.The truth can be simple but it can be complex too. The truth gets distorted and lost in so many ways. How do you know what the truth is? How do you become a better judge to know the truth? Can we even tell what “the truth” is these days?This book addresses these questions in areas of our lives where we see lies often. It ...

You check your phone 100 times today. You start emails you never finish. You sit down to read and reach for your phone instead.Your attention isn't broken. It's untrained.In a world designed to distract you, focus has become a superpower—but it's one anyone can build. THE ATTENTION TOOLKIT offers 50+ simple, 5-minute exercises to rebuild your focus muscle, whether you're scattered, scrolling, or simply exhausted by distraction.Cognitive educator Daniel Reed bridges ...

There are many problems people face in the world today. Most of these problems can be attributed to a single cause… the lack of the truth.The truth can be simple but it can be complex too. The truth gets distorted and lost in so many ways. How do you know what the truth is? How do you become a better judge to know the truth? Can we even tell what “the truth” is these days?This book addresses these questions in areas of our lives where we see lies often. It stays focused on ...