This title includes a foreword by Sir Frank Williams. Bernie Ecclestone is best-known as the architect and figurehead of modern F1, but he has been a constant and often controversial presence in both F1 and British public life since the 1970s. In this acclaimed biography, now available in paperback,[...]

For courses in Criminology. Taking a sociological perspective, this book discusses the major theories of crime-from classical theories to new theories such as Cultural Criminology and Peacemaking Criminology. The book offers a balanced presentation-presenting each theory,s social and intellectual he[...]

Women's participation in parliaments, high courts, and executive offices worldwide has reached record high numbers, but this global increase in women's representation masks significant variation among different democratic political systems. For example, in December of 2009, Rwanda's legislature cont[...]

Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules does what no other rugby skills book does: it provides an attractive, easy-to-read and straightforward discussion of the key components of rugby union. From player positions and tactics needed to win, to different kinds of set plays, passes and moves, and a user-frien[...]

"Makes lavish use of color photographs to illustrate the basic positions, general and specialized skills, tactics, and rules of the game. These photographs and the occasional diagrams greatly enhance the clearly written text... Recommended for most sports collections, junior high and above."
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