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The 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue takes readers to exotic locations around the globe with the world's most beautiful women.Marisa Miller, Bar Refaeli, Ana Beatriz Barros, Jessica White and more than a dozen other models will grace the pages of this year's blockbuster issue which will be available on Tuesday, February 12. ... Read more

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Most Amazing cover yet !!!!! 2008
This is the best SI Cover Yet 2008 !!!!!!Marisa Miller is the perfect American Beauty !!!This is a healthy, curvy woman that is a joy to look at.There are alot of different types of women that represent womens beauty to the fullest...I highly recomend this magazine!!

Boring
I think that Sports Illustrated has lost their touch with the swimsuit issues.The photographs appear overly digitized, poses routine, too much make-up, models are clearly NOT enjoying themselves, and ....some of you may remember the days when SI encouraged their models to be healthy and FIT.Now they look anorexic.

I am 100% sure that I could do a better job with my Canon XTi.
Seriously.

Ok, life is too short to worry about this.But there was a time when the annual SI swimsuit issue was exuberant, a celebration of female health and beauty.Where did that go?

Hilarious
I think it's pretty hilarious that the review above this one condemns society and SI for producing this issue of "insecure" models (even though many of these models are world-class models, not Maxim models), and yet the review then goes on to evaluate some of the women on a scale of one to ten. Dude, isn't that just as repulsive?

To be honest I haven't seen the issue yet but I can promise you that if Marissa Miller is on the cover, it's going to be what it is. Not the most edifying thing for our children but nevertheless a home run for what it's supposed to be.

HUBBA, HUBBA! AAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOGGAAAAAAA! AAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOGGAAAAAA! PANT, PANT, PANT! {DROOLS AS TONGUE ROLLS OUT OF MOUTH}
Whenever I pick up the yearly edition of SI's swimsuit magazine, my hands are always clammy and sweaty and shaking in pubescent, giddy anticipation; my pulse and heartbeat pound away at a million miles per second; my breathing's always belabored as it emerges in low, guttural rasps; my back, underarms and forehead are drenched in the sweat that only sweet, sweet stimulation can incur; and my whole body generally heaves up and down from excitability. But--and this is a BIG but--these symptoms are not from what you stereotypically may infer!!!!

Contrary to what your dirty and immature mind may've presupposed, the aforementioned symptoms are NOT from lustfully anticipating the taut, oh-so tight and toned bodies of insecure swimsuit models with something to prove, bouncing off the pages of the magazine. They're also NOT from me drooling at the sight of curvaceous, silicone-infested women who are wh*ring themselves provocatively in their half-naked, scantily clad, low self-esteem!!!! Neither are they from the savage, animalistic overeagerness felt at the sight of the enticing female form, courtesy of the swimsuit models...regardless that they're all suffering from low self-opinion and thusly have something to prove by posing half-nude. Rest assured that my symptoms at picking up the 2008 edition of SI's magazine have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with any of this! No way, Jose!!!!

However, the reason for my symptoms is very much rooted in reality, and that reality concerns itself with more ethical matters. Specifically, why does the 2008 SI swimsuit magazine market these women as brainless pieces of meat that exist only for the lustful hedonism of men (and maybe lesbians, too)?!?! As a sociologist who deeply cares about the direction of the country, I will damn both the immaturely indulgent men who succumb to their impurest, pubescent fantasies and the slu*ty vixen-women who willfully prostitute themselves as pieces of meat for a few, cheap dollars!!!! I'm also repulsed at the double-standards these skin-mags inflict on society: with their salacious poses, women are undoubtedly telling men it's "all right" to touch, yet as soon as a man makes a move, look out! It's sexual harassment allegation time!

2008's SI swimsuit magazine is unpalatable for many affronts involving female insecurity and low self-esteem, f*tish-flirtation, arrogant self-promotion, moral inconsistency, and on the lowest, most fundamental level, simply unattractive "women."

In the case of f*tish-flirtation, there's no more glaring transgression than the section on body painting where an*rexic, fretfully skinny models Jessica Gomes, Quiana Grant, Marisa Miller, and Tori Prayer get swimsuits painted on by obviously screwed-up "artists," who are sexually frustrated that painting women's bodies is the closest they can get to actual sex!!!!

In the arena of arrogant self-promotion, the already desperate-for-attention and ever-jealous sports stars' wives have it. Here, Jeff Gordon's wife, Jeff Garcia's wife, Johnny Damon's wife, and Carmello Anthony's fiancee--all overshadowed, obscure women who will never be as famous as their husbands and therefore are mired in eternal jealousy and desperation for attention!--pose in near-p*rnographic shots designed to get the wet dreams of teenagers going! Of course, liberal pop culture dictates that the interpretation here is these wives really are only "empowering" themselves and being good, true feminists by doing so, because all their shots are "tasteful." The husbands who are really letting their wives pimp themselves out for money are kidding themselves by pretending it's good for their sham-marriages that their wives str*p for money.

In the arena of moral inconsistency, I will have to be especially hard (no pun intended!) on Danica Patrick for posing like a little, submissive sl*t. She's totally unpardonable for two, essential reasons. One, she actually is--believe it or not--Catholic though by her continuous misuse of her semi-attractive body over the years in magazine spreads, she misbehaves like a liberal atheist. However, it's with this SI spread that she totally crosses into beyond-the-pale territory. Her poses are totally suggestive and completely inconstant with the virtues preached in Catholicism; as punishment she should be denied the sacrament of Communion like every other lib-Catholic who gets out of line (like John Kerry in 2004).

That aside, from a purely sexual standpoint, many of the "women" featured are just NOT attractive to begin with; maybe SI lowered the standard to the pubescent boy who would have his way with any woman.

To make my case, I'll now rate--that's right, RATE--on a scale of ten most of the soulless and wh*rish "women" in this issue.

Danica Patrick - 3 (face only a mother could love)
Michelle Damon - 1 (junk in her trunk)
Carmella Garcia - 2 (frumpy-looking and wide hips)
La La Vasquez - 0 (plain jane)
Ingrid Vandebosch - 4 (body-type of a little boy)
Marisa Miller - -1 (rail-thin and freckle-infested)
Will Ferrell - 5 (comedic-though-still-jackass-value makes him more tolerable)
All NFL Cheerleaders - 2.5 (stereotype of blonde bimbos)

The bottom line is SI's 2008 magazine is primarily good for two things and two things ONLY. One, masturbating material for men of all ages, but primarily pubescent and teen boys who are just awakening to raging hormones and the obsession with getting laid. And two, envy material for women of all ages who will imminently move towards the path of doing psychological damage to themselves by longingly trying to measure up to these unrealistic body images of an*rexic models. ... Read more

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Beyoncé Knowles graces the cover of the 2007 Swimsuit issue.The music themed issue features 20 of the world's most beautiful supermodels posing at spectacular locations around the world as well as some of the biggest stars in the world of music.See former cover models Veronica Varekova & Yamila Diaz-Rahi from a new angle in their 3-D photo shoot.SI favorites Marisa Miller, Daniella Sarahyba, Brooklyn Decker highlight returning veterans with new, sizzling shoots.Don't miss the all-new body painting section, photo shoots at Graceland and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and much more in this must-have issue. ... Read more

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Still too much clothes, too much covered up!
Yes, it's a great issue, but I've been saying for years that Sports Illustrated should do this swimsuit magazine without the swimsuits--the girls should be totally nude. Swimsuits should only be used sparingly, with extreme discretion, and only when appropriate.

It's a travesty that we should have to make this much of an effort to imagine what these women are like without clothes on when everyone knows that beautiful women like these LOVE to take off their clothes and pose for admirers.

It's not an issue with the models--they would enjoy showing off and they love knowing that men are enjoying looking at them. It's Sports Illustrated's fault--they are wussies, they are too scared and intimidated of the politically-correct watchdog organizations to go all-nude. If Si would just be brave enough to innovate and blaze some new frontiers, we could fully enjoy these women the way they were meant to be.

If they can figure out a way to make this happen in France, then we Americans should be able to do it too.

excellentviewingandreading
excellentviewingandreadingmaterial.quailtygraficspictures, andthe3Dpicturesawsome!

The real deal finally
After not being able to purchase SI locally here in OZ, it was great to be able to recieve a copy of latest SI - rather than rely on the occaisional pic from the 'net.... As expected this issue was excellent - world locations and brilliant models - and the 3D pics were novel.... and the linking with music via the SI website was excellent !
if u love SI - do also find yourself a copy of the DVD's as u get to see the girls 'in real life' behind the scenes.... it brings so much more to reading the Magazine...
Well done SI !

Simply amazing...as always
everyone who appreciate the beauty, this is what they need to have. Just perfect

smokin issue
the girls and beyonce were hot,hot,hot.but only 4stars no 3-d beyonce pictures that would be 5-stars.maybe next time. ... Read more

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Artistic and Tasteful
Who would have believed that body-painting could so realistically depict actual swim-suits, etc.Outstanding!

oh my oh my oh my....
SI's annual swimsuit issue is a highly anticipated delight for many afficionados of the female form.

This collection of photos of some of the most beautiful women on the planet features the body painting genius of Joanne Gair. These bountiful babes sure look like they are wearing some nifty swimsuits. NOT!

They are all as naked as the day they were born. Wow! I wish I had this to read back when I was in my teen years! Still enjoyable, even now.

The perfect gift for that straight male you know, aged teen to octagenarian. He will appreciate your exquisite taste.

Stunning and Beautiful!
A beautiful gift for any SI fan, photographer or artist... the book is well put together and done with class.It goes through each year SI has featured the "painted" models with additional, never seen before photos and model comments.Gorgeous color.Great holiday gift. ... Read more

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Featuring the largest and most diverse range of sports of any comparable book-more than 200 in all-from basketball to bobsledding, karate to korfball, synchronized swimming to ski-jumping, this up-to-date and authoritative guide presents information sourced from leading experts and sports governing bodies around the world to give you the most comprehensive book on sports to ever hit the market. ... Read more

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Sports Lover
Saw this book in a local bookstore but found it here for half the price. Bought it for my sport-loving son for Christmas. He and I both love it. It shows the basic rules, attire and layouts for hundreds of sports...some of which I have never even heard of. Should come in handy for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympics.

Sports Book
Purchased for my grandson for Christmas.Granddaughter scanned it and wants one too.Both are sports enthusiasts;One is a young coach and the other a sports commentator on TV.

The Sports Book
VERY COOL LOOKING BOOK and VERY detailed about all sports.Great for all the sport lovers in your life!Highly recommended.

Sports Book
Purchased as a birthday gift for my 12-year-old nephew and he just loves it. Says it has EVERYTHING in it.
No problem with the order. Arrived on time and was exactly as depicted. ... Read more

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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition,the new edition of the best-selling sport and exercise psychology book onthe market, continues to provide a thorough introduction to the keyconcepts in the field. Written by internationally respected authors, itprovides students and new practitioners with a comprehensive view of sportand exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice,conveys principles of professional practice, and captures the excitement ofthe world of sport and exercise.

A supreme effort has been made to meet the increasing needs ofprofessors, practitioners, and students. To further improve the totallearning experience, the new edition features
• an online study guide that provides an interactive learningexperience for students;
• thoroughly updated material that reflects the latest researchand practice in the field to keep students aware of recent findings and hottopics in the field; and
• more contemporary practical examples, case studies, andanecdotes to help students understand various theories and concepts.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, allowsstudents to gain an understanding of the field while learning how to applysport and exercise knowledge. The book contains seven parts that may bestudied in any sequence. Part I introduces students to the field, detailingits history, current status, and the various roles of sport and exercisepsychologists. Part II focuses on personal factors that affect performanceand psychological development in sport, physical education, and exercisesettings. In part III, the authors focus on two major classes ofsituational factors that influence behavior: competition and cooperation,and feedback and reinforcement. Part IV focuses on group interaction andprocesses, while part V discusses how psychological techniques may be usedto help people perform more effectively. Part VI addresses the variousroles psychological factors play in health and exercise. The final section,part VII, deals with main topics of psychological development andwell-being that are important to both society and sport and exercisepsychology, including childrenÂ's psychological development through sportparticipation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sportingbehavior in sport and physical activity contexts.

The online study guide is a trend-setting addition that will allow thesubject of sport psychology to come alive to its users. The study guide iswritten to work directly with the text; mentions of the study guide appearin each chapter to encourage readers to take advantage of the studyguideÂ's learning tools. Audio clips feature esteemed experts in the fielddiscussing key course concepts that they have studied and refined duringtheir professional careers. Video clips provide students with a realisticlook at how sport psychologists interact and communicate with athletes toimprove athletic experiences. These multimedia formats help studentsunderstand the research and practice of sport psychology in todayÂ'ssociety. This online study guide also features more than 90 individual andsmall-group learning activities that may be printed and handed in ore-mailed to instructors for assessment. These activities require studentsto

• use actual sport and exercise psychology instruments to assesstheir skills,
• determine how to respond to real-life scenarios (with shortanswers or essays),
• review and design research studies and experiments,
• search the Internet for relevant information, and
• apply and test their understanding of sport and exercisepsychology principles and concepts.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition, alsosupplies in-depth learning aids to help students think more criticallyabout applying the material. These aids include chapter objectives andsummaries, informative sidebars, key terms, key points, and discussionquestions in each chapter. Even the design, artwork, and photos have beenupdated to make the material more interesting and accessible to readers. Toaccommodate a variety of preferences and teaching styles, chapters arewritten so that they stand alone and can be taught either in or out oforder.

In addition to the inclusion of the new online study guide for students,the instructor ancillaries have also been improved. Updates have been madeto the presentation package containing more than 900 PowerPoint slides, thetest bank of more than 800 questions, and the instructor guide. Theseresources may all be found at the bookÂ's Web site.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition provides apowerful learning tool for understanding human behavior in sport andexercise settings. This new edition continues to ensure that futureresearchers and practitioners in the field are well equipped and enthusedabout the possibilities and challenges they will encounter. ... Read more

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Excellent undergraduate sport psychology textbook!
I used this book in my undergraduate and on-line graduate course in sport psychology since the first edition. This text does a good job of explaining theories and and describing sport psychology applications. Weinberg and Gould have developed a well organized, resourceful, and easy-to-read book that my students have enjoyed reading. College professors, this book has excellent ancillary materials.

Way of success
Suceeding in sport is not made by hazard.... it needs specific aptitudes that Mr WEINBERG et Mr GOULD explained very well in their booK. Please to the readers:can you give me the e mail ftom Mr Weinberg and Me Gould. Iwant to join them. Thank you. MICHEL REQUET ... Read more

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Continuing Sports Illustrated's tradition of producing best-selling coffee-table books for the holiday season, SI presents The Basketball Book, a lavish celebration of the athleticism and pageantry of both the college and professional game. With the same kind of unforgettable photographs and award-winning writing that propelled The Baseball Book, The Football Book and The Anniversary Book to The New York Times best-seller list over the past three years, this volume brings to life the legendary players, the classic action and the great rivalries of the court. In 294 oversized pages, The Basketball Book commemorates the epic teams and characters, the personalities and performances and artifacts that have created legions of passionate fans since Dr. James Naismith nailed up a peach basket and devised the Original 13 Rules of the game more than 100 years ago. ... Read more

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Wonderful Coffee Table Book!
This is a great coffee table book.I purchased this for my husband's birthday and he really enjoys it.I am not a sports fan but the beautiful high quality artistic photos are very appealing to me.

Sposts Illustrated " The basketball Book " scores again !


I bought the SI Basketball book because I had already bought the baseball and football books, and was very pleased with them.. I expected the basketball book to be of the same quality of writing and photos of the other two. I was not diapointed. The book is full of great articles by quality writers, and with many photos by the famed photo staff at SI. If you want a good quaility book, and are a basketball fan, this book is worth the more then fair asking price. The origins of the game to the present day game is covered as well as profiles on the superstars of each decade, is excellent. This is an exceptional book, buy it, it is worth it.

The Basketball Book
Great basketball book. Excellent if you'd like to get an appreciation of the 60's and 70's of NBA basketball (as well as current information).

Highly recommended !

NICE COFFEE TABLE VOLUME
This is a great coffee table book and would be a great gift for any basketball fan.Great value for the money... it has an inexpensive list price for what you get.Great photos as usual from SI and some nice tables and charts highlighting each decade.

Best of all... there is a large fold-out photo spread showing the best players in history at EACH HEIGHT from 5'3" to 7'7" and composed to show them standing next to each other.Everyone from Muggsy Bogues to Manute Bol.And yes... Michael is rated the best 6'6" player.

Enjoy! ... Read more

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What's the best diet for good health and athletic performance? Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., describes the dietary balance and specific foods shown to be optimal for athletes from recreational exercisers to Olympic hopefuls, citing supporting studies. Refreshingly free of high-protein hype, Clark emphasizes a varied, wholesome, moderate diet high in complex carbohydrates ("without question, wholesome carbohydrates are the best choices for fueling your muscles and promoting good health"), especially whole grains and starches; adequate but not excessive protein; and 20 to 35 percent fat. Learn the components and variables of your ideal diet, with tables of nutritional information and marvelous tidbits, such as calorie/fat counts of various fast foods. Did you realize that an Au Bon Pain pecan roll has 800 calories and 45 grams of fat--double the calories/fat in a serving of KFC's Crispy Strips? Did you know that a Dunkin' Donuts 16-ounce Coffee Coolatta with cream has 410 calories and 22 grams of fat--about equivalent to a McDonald's Quarter-Pounder?Clark, a well-known sports nutrition expert, also covers weight loss, weight gain, eating disorders, and includes 72 recipes. Highly recommended for athletes, exercisers, and average folk who want to understand how to design a personalized diet. --Joan PriceBook Description
Boost your energy, manage stress, build muscle, lose fat, and improve your performance with the all-time best-selling sports nutrition guide!

Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook will help you make the right food choices in health clubs, convenience stores, drive-throughs, and your own kitchen.

Whether you're preparing for competition or simply eating on the go, let this leading sports nutritionist show you how to get maximum benefit from the foods you choose and the meals you make. You'll learn how to eat before exercise and events as well as how to refuel afterward for optimal recovery.
Updated and on the cutting edge, the fourth edition includes the latest sports nutrition research on hydration and fluid intake, vitamins, supplements, energy drinks, organic foods, and the role of carbohydrate and protein during exercise. You'll also learn about the new food pyramid and the American Heart Association's latest dietary guidelines.

If you're seeking advice on losing weight, getting energized to exercise, or improving your health and performance, Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook has the answers you can trust. ... Read more

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an outstanding guide
The Sports Nutrition Guidebook is a useful resource for the average, healthy individual to have at hand as a nutritional resource. This book is more of a healthy living guide, than a sport specific guide, Individuals who are engaging in sports that require a lot of anaerobic activity, like football or baseball will not find this book as useful, but they will still find some great instruction. For endurance sports such as running or cycling, or for the general weekend warrior looking to have nutrition be a part of a healthy lifestyle, that is not concerned with larger than normal weight loss, this book is a good esource.

While basic advice is well-written here, that shouldn't be really new to anyone who is familiar with good nutrition: a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, and dairy; and the importance of regular meals, some care is taken to readjust thinking about fad diets and dietary myths, especially in preparation for physical activity. Unbalanced approaches to carbohydrates, fluid, protein, etc. and their dangers are detailed in an easy to understand format. The chapter on misusing a healthy lifestyle for rapid weight loss or other eating disorders is tactfully written.

The last third of the book is a useful recipe guide that applies principles taught in the book into practical meal planning steps that are neither arduous nor difficult for active individuals to adapt to. Creating a healthy approach to the body, especially in view of a fat obssessed society calls for balance and patience. There is nothing sudden or radical about the advice in this book, as it is above all, caling for a lifestyle that is healthy and active and is designed to provide nutrional advice for helping individuals achieve those goals. This book is a great resource for active people, who want sound, scientific advice that meets the needs of individuals in today's fast paced society.

Everything You've Always Wondered About Sports Nutrition
Nancy Clark's book has revolutionized my diet, training, and life.As a fitness instructor and runner I had trouble knowing what to eat, how much to eat, and struggled with erratic weight.After reading this book all of my questions have been answered.I have learned tips on how to fuel my body for the demands that I put upon it.I have energy, I can eat without guilt, and my weight has stabilized.Science and experience backs up everything that Nancy Clark says.I'm a true believer.You'll love this book!

Life Changing
outstanding book, changed my eating habits with good information rather than beliefs. I recommend to anyone on a sports nutrition program.

Excellent book
I teach sports nutrition to college students. This book has been great because it helped me relate general nutrition to the athlete. The information is accurate and the examples are very helfpul. Nancy Clark also adds informative tables that relate to sports nutrition. I recommend this book to athletes and nonathletes alike.

Simple and Easy to Understand
I am a high school basketball player who was looking for a nutrition guide to help me eat right.I have tried to read books before about nutrition but I could never understand what they were even talking about! This book is great nutrition made easy.I have learned so much just by reading this book!I am now more energized and even losing some extra pounds I couldnt get rid of before.My sports performace has also improved! This book covers so much! I cant stress to you how important this book is and how it is going to change your life!! I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to lose weight, gain weight, enhance performance in sports, or just looking for a way maintain weight and eat healthy!! ... Read more

Book Description
This exciting sports almanac will tell kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports (Fall '06 through Summer '07). It includes major sports (basketball, baseball, football, hockey); "secondary sports" (golf, tennis, cycling, auto racing); and action sports (BMX, snowboarding, in-line skating).

YEAR IN SPORTS 2008 is heavily illustrated with Sports Illustrated's fabulous action photos. It will also feature an all-new 16-page, four-color insert that contains photos of the year's most thrilling moments and memorable athletes.

For each sport, kids will find a list of team names (or the top players), team stats, championship game summaries (i.e., what happened in Super Bowl XXXXI or the 2007 NBA playoffs?), records and milestones, award winners (i.e., who are the Cy Young Award winners of the last 10 years?), all-time stats, past champions, "Did You Know?" questions, great moments in the sports, "Fast Facts," minibios of key personalities, and more.

This lively title offers kids quick, "cool" sports facts and isn't weighed down by lengthy blocks of texts. Just great information for sports fans of every age!

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Great sports reading for young teens
This book is a favorite with my 13-yr old nephew who's just beginning to play team sports himself, but loves to watch and read about them. We gave him Sports Illustrated for Kids in addition to this book and he loves it all.Great gift idea! ... Read more

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For over 10 years, the ESPN Sports Almanac has been the definitive source for answers to most every sports question. From record-holders to champions, auto racing to the Iditarod, ballparks, business news, and Who's Who to the dearly departed athletes of the year past, the ESPN Sports Almanac 2008 tracks them in hundreds of photos, thousands of tables, countless facts and figures, plus expert analysis from ESPN's most popular personalities (Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Stuart Scott, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, Dick Vitale, et al.). Add fan input from ESPN.com's SportsNation polls, along with ESPN's unique brand of humor, and this latest edition will keep the ESPN Sports Almanac the reigning champion and a New York Times best-seller. ... Read more

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Gift
I purchased this item as a gift for a friend who is a sports fanatic. He loves it.

Can't be beat as a reference tool
I believe I am an expert at reviewing reference books because as a freelance writer focusing on sports they are an absoulte essential in my line of work. I find it curious that one of the other reviews would be somewhat critical of the layout or design of this book.

All that matters to me is the volume and accuracy of information, and no sports book on the market compares to this one. If you simply want a "pretty picture book" then check out the Sports Illustrated Almanac. All sizzle, no steak with that one.

Every sports fan knows the personalities of ESPN and it's interesting to get their take on the year that was, but to me that's the gravy of this book. The web has so much information, but there are so many situations where I have to have the information at my fingertips and available in an instant. This book gives me that resource and if you compare it to any other printed sports reference out there, it's impossible in my opinion to conclude there is anything better.

A home run!
I've been getting this sports almanac for over ten years now, and the 2008 edition is as solid as ever! The Year In Review by Mike & Mike is a fun read, and the Extra Points section touches on some of the stranger moments and quotes of the year. This almanac just seems to be more "readable," with a lot more personality than the other sports almanac out there -- plus it's bigger by over 150 pages!!

But of course, the foundation of any sports almanac is its statistics...and in my opinion, this is where the ESPN almanac continues to shine. It's accurate, comprehensive and easy-to-read. Already looking forward to the 2009 book!

A Work In Progress
The ESPN Sports Almanac has regressed to a more old-school format found in other yearly guides - whether news or sports - though the yearly analysis of each sport remains the best selling point.

The layout fails where it should be the strongest; the 2006-2007 Year In Review. It starts with a faux interview of Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, which leads to short pieces penned by Stuart Scott, John Anderson and Trey Wingo, that are dominated by head shots of each personality. The quick bits in Extra Points doesn't particularly work, but the section finally recovers with a Calendar that is very good reference. An insert of color photographs should have been included.

What cannot be denied is the wealth of information, which has been bolstered from past editions. But it seems to be a volume in transition, suffering from a lack of focus where it should be the strongest. ... Read more

Book Description
ALL-STAR COVER MODEL BEACH PARTY GRACES THE COVER OFTHE 2006 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT ISSUE

MOST MODELS EVER TO APPEAR ON ONE SI COVER

The 2006 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit Issue features 25 of the world's most beautiful supermodels, including eight who grace this year's cover, posing at spectacular locations around the world. The eight models who appear on the cover are Carolyn Murphy, Daniela Pestova, Elle Macpherson, Elsa Benitez, Rachel Hunter, Rebecca Romijn, Veronica Varekova and Yamila Diaz-Rahi.

In addition to 25 supermodels, this is the ninth consecutive year the issue has featured a figure from the world of sports. The only athlete to grace the pages of this year's issue is tennis superstar Maria Sharapova.

This year's issue is the eighth orchestrated by Senior Editor Diane Smith. The annual search for paradisiacal locales took the magazine to eight exotic locations: Harbour Island and Cat Island in the Bahamas, Hollywood,Huahine in French Polyneisa, Las Vegas, Colombia, Palm Springs and Turks & Caicos.

In Palm Springs, 2003 cover model Petra Nemcova posed in her first SI shoot since surviving last year's Asian tsunami. Nemcova is also the subject of SI columnist Rick Reilly's back-page story, "Petra Shines On".

Veteran SI starlets Anne V and Noemie Lenoir hit the Hollywood hills and the streets of Los Angeles with rookie Yesica Toscanini. SI favorites Ana Beatriz Barros, Fernanda Motta and Mallory Snyder joined first-timer Aline Nakashima in stunning Huahine in French Polynesia. Molly Sims, star of NBC's Las Vegas, posed all around Sin City, including the roulette tables. Colombia's San Pedro de Majagua played host to rookies Brooklyn Decker & Pania Rose and second-year SI model Oluchi Onweagba. SI veterans Bridget Hall, Daniella Sarahyba and Marisa Miller welcomed newcomer Carla Campbell to the white sand beaches of Cat Island in the Bahamas.

Body paint artist Joanne Gair has sprayed and brushed swimsuits on some of the world's most beautiful women for SI since 1999. This year her inspiration is 1998 cover model Heidi Klum. Gair, who also photographed the spread, styled Heidi as a glamour girl of old Hollywood in four captivating suits and sexy poses. ... Read more

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What that HOPLA all about
What is that HOPLA all about? --Really, there is no much more apart from half naked bodies! Nice, but what else is in there? -- Much ado about nothing...

THAT IS ONE HOT COVER
i dont know about the negative comments, but all i gotta say is, THAT IS ONE HOT COVER....if that's what heavan looks like, God please take me now!!!

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2006
Great Issue Great looking girls, fantastic sites for the photographs.

Sports Illustrated 2006 Swimsuit Issue
As usual SI has done it again with a fantastic issue. Check outSarah, the tennis star.

fivie stars
I would give almost a case of beer for 10 minutees with these babes. ... Read more

Book Description
Athletes and coaches are continually seeking ways to maximize efforts in both training and performance. Advanced Sports Nutrition provides the best research- and results-based information and advice that athletes need to gain an edge physically.

Far beyond the typical food pyramid formula, this comprehensive guide presents cutting-edge nutritional concepts tailored for application by athletes in any sport. World-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot breaks down the chemistry of improved performance into winning principles that ensure an athlete's key energy systems are properly stocked at all times:

• Time your meals, snacks, fluids, training, and performances to maintain that crucial energy balance throughout each day.
• Digest optimal ratios and quantities of energy nutrients, vitamins, and minerals for any sport.
• Consume the right amount of fluid and electrolytes to avoid dehydration and hyperhydration.
• Identify and maintain a body composition capable of maximal power output with minimal excess weight for specific sports.
• Understand the effects of travel, high altitude, and age on nutritional needs and performance.

The best conditioning regimens and technical instruction are beneficial only if the body's engine is properly fueled and ready to operate at peak efficiency. Use Advanced Sports Nutrition to ensure that your body is running on the highest-grade fuel every time you compete or train. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Fantastic Purchase
I have read other sports nutrition books, but this book is by far the best. The writing style is simple, and the research comprehensive. The books touches on all aspects of nutrition and how it affects performance. I recommend it for any serious athlete.

Very scientific
Too scientific for me. This book may be a good reference if you're a sports dietitian.

A worthwhile reference
First and foremost, this exceptional book is not a "one stop reference"; thats an idea that people often look for in a book, that probably doesn't really exist. Quality books should be added to your library, taken for what they are and what they offer, and compared to other similar books to create a bigger picture or understanding as it applies to you...there is no single perfect "way" when it comes to nutrition, much like training for your chosen sport. This book is no exception, it is well researched and exceptionally useful, written by an author that applies what he knows to Olympic athletes. As a strength athlete most interested in powerlifting and strongman types of lifting and competition, the chapters referring to this type of training directly are limited and mostly bunched up with wrestlers, etc. under "power athletes", so it isn'texactly what I was looking for, but it still fits the bill in alot of ways as the info is there just not set out by itself under that title. Advanced Sports Nutrition covers a broad range of sports and has tons of useful information on everything nutrition that can be useful to just about anyone. It covers alot of unique as well as general topics. Join it up with a few more books like Nutrition Almanac and you'll be on your way to having whatever you need at your fingertips. This book is worth your time and money, although like myself, you might not realize the extent if its usefulness until you open it up and start putting things together.

Organization and topics:

Part INutritional Sources for Athletes
-energy nutrients, vitamins/minerals, fluids/electrolytes, and ergogenic aids

Part IINutritional Aspects of Optimal Performance
-timing, absorption, oxygen, and inhibitors

Part IIIFactors Affecting Nutritional Needs
-travel, altitude, gender/age, and body comp/weight

Part IVNutritional Strategies for Specific Energy Systems
-Metabolism for endurance/power (anaerobic/aerobic), and needs for both

Part VNutritional Plans for Specific Sports
-Power/speed sports, endurance sports, and combined power/endurance sports.

Finally, a complete, concise book about nutrition.
I've been studying exercise physiology and sports nutrition for four years now and it is not until my senior year of college I have found a book worth reading.Bernadot intelligently separates fact from myth in an intelligent but simplified manner.I have made it my nutrition bible and use it with my clients on a daily basis, always with phenomenal results.If he makes a second edition, I'm buying it!

Thank you!
As a nutritinal consultant who needed to learn more about sports nutrition, this book really did the job. ... Read more

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Love this Calendar
My Husband is a big fan of "Sports Illustrated-Swimsuit" Calendars. I got this for him for Christmas...it's sexy, but not too sexy. He is really pleased with the layouts. This Calendar is Highly Recommended! ... Read more

Book Description
The leading textbook for undergraduate exercise physiology courses, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, is back in an updated fourth edition that is better than ever after extensive external reviews of the previous edition by nine content experts. Renowned authors Jack Wilmore and David Costill add the expertise of W. Larry Kenney to bring a fresh perspective to the organization and content of the fourth edition.

Building on the positive feedback of previous editions, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition, presents the complex relationship between human physiology and exercise in a format that is more comprehensive for students than other comparable texts. Ease of reading and understanding is the cornerstone for this popular text, and students will experience a depth and breadth of content balanced with unique and effective learning features:

• Online learning. The text is automatically packaged with an access code for the online student guide. With the inclusion of the access code in the text, students will be reminded to access the Web site more readily. The convenient Web site format of the student guide allows students to practice, review, and develop knowledge and skills about the physiology of sport and exercise.
  
• Accessible layout. The book is divided into seven parts, each with opening text that briefly describes the contents of the chapters in that part. Chapter outlines with page numbers help students locate material, including the related online study guide activities.
  
• Keys to comprehension. In each chapter, key points and key terms are highlighted. The key terms are listed at the end of the chapter and defined in the glossary, thus increasing students' opportunities for recall, transfer of information, and self-testing.
  
• Review and reflection. Review boxes scattered throughout each chapter remind students of the major points presented. Study questions allow students to test their knowledge of the chapter's contents. Reminders of available study guide activities encourage students to explore additional learning opportunities.
  
• Reference and extended study. A comprehensive glossary and a thorough index help students navigate both the text and subject matter. Plus, a listing of references and selected readings provide additional information about topics of special interest.
  
• Abbreviations and conversions. A list of common abbreviations on the inside front cover and a list of conversions on the inside back cover of the text provide a quick and easy reference for students while they complete labs and assignments.

Customer Reviews (5)

Good and interesting
The book goes a little deeper into the world of humans and sport. It touches on common themes like cell/muscle anatomy, energy systems, adaptations to training, nutrition etc. If you have read on these topics in the past, you'll find this book helpful as it reviews the basics and then probes just a little bit deeper into the subjects. One of my better school books :-)
It is a technical book with good illustrations and pictures. I would grade it as an intermediate level material. You can read this as a beginner but it would be a slow read as you'd have to get a understanding of all the concepts...It is like reading an upgraded version of college biology - first time it's a lot of studying, the second time you'll review and pic up on new little details...

Review not from an exercise physiologist.
I'm electrical engineer but I enjoy practicing and learning about sports and exercise physiology.
I consider reading this book better than buying thousands of sport/fitness magazines because the last one are not, in general, scientifically founded and full of wrong (market driven an potentially dangerous for your health) information. Of course, if you are not a exercise physiologist or do not have an undergraduate degree in correlated area you can have some difficult to cope with the book, but a basic knowledge in chemistry and biology can help to overcome most of them and learn the foundations.
Additionally, the book offers hundreds of references which can be helpful for further reading.

Very good reference material
This book is excellent consolidation of reference material which is sensibly divided into logical chapters.

It covers every area of sport performance in well-documented and example-driven text, colour diagrams and graphical representations. It is a generic reference book, which does not focus on specific sports activities, but uses examples from a wide range of sports to demonstrate the body's response to exercise, training and the passage of time.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a detailed overview of the physiological responses to training, or needs specific answers to questions. An excellent index and layout also makes this a good reference book for looking up quick answers to problems. Absolutely worth the cost. Only criticism... there is a slightly schizophrenic approach to units of measure, reflecting the US imperial measurements, Keep a calculator handy to convert to SI units (eg Kgs, Kms, etc)

Excellent introduction to exercise physiology
This book is well-illustrated and easy to read, but it is really a basic text, not the end-all.For example, in the section on nutrition, the authors recommend that carbohydrates should constitute 50% of an athlete's daily calories, and yet they neglect the fact that so many people in thiscountry do not tolerate carbohydrates well.Nutrition really needs to beadjusted to the individual's metabolism and needs, and there is really noone set magic formula that will work for everyone.But, if you keep thatin mind and are looking for a good introductory text, this will serveadmirably.

Great Exercise Book
A good physiology exercise book is so important to understanding the body and how all of the different systems work together.This book does a great job of explaining concepts by colorful graphics and pictures.If your anadvid athlete like myself you will enjoy this book.I was always chasingthe new fads in exercise or trying the latest diet to trim down, they neverworked.You must first understand some of the complexities of the humanbody.Likewise, if you want to tweak your car's engine you must firstunderstand some of the most basic principles of a car engine before addingexpensive and useless gadgets. ... Read more

Book Description
Church Is a Team Sport shows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians--and leaders. Through this powerful, thought-provoking volume, ministers both in the congregation and on staff will discover how to expand the church one soul at a time. Making disciples is the crux of the Church Is a Team Sport message.The plan works. Caring for people, following up on stray sheep, and teaching what it means to love God and obey him. That's how Church Is a Team Sport transforms Christians from Monday-morning quarterbacks into dynamic players. ... Read more

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An Honest Depiction
I am a member of Real Life Ministries (RLM) and get to see Pastor Jim preach every week.Part of what drew me to the church was its leadership's willingness to be humble and honest about their lives--after all, the church's motto is "where Jesus and real life meet."I was very excited to read this book and see if the message I hear in church is the same message I would find in its pages.100%--it was.RLM has made an incredible difference in the life of my family and in this community in which I have lived most of my life.This book is the story of an inspiring church that God is truly using to reach the world one person at a time, so that not a single soul should be lost.It is the kind of place where you find yourself asking, what can I do to help?Where all of us, without feeling how big of a group we are, have learned that "Church Is A Team Sport!--" And we would not have it any other way!

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Book Description
Pedro Virgil's styled portraits of athlete's bodies celebrate testosterone-laden masculinity. With elegant poses and vivid coloring Virgil manages to create tension as well as including a tongue-in-cheek pathos that will bring a smile to your face. Muscular machos that will set your fantasies ablaze and subtle gay scenes mix together and unquestionably leave a lasting impression. ... Read more

Book Description
This textbook provides the reader with thorough coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. Current research and practical activities are incorporated throughout. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Not for a typical student
This book might serve the purpose of an athlete, but may not be good for a typical student or non-student.
It has cited too many references, as if it is for a student pursuing a research program. An average undergraduate student has no time to scan through piles of references cited in this book.
It has little by way of visual aids.
Its contents do not present a straightforward methodology for an average person to deduce pros and cons of a food menu.
It has some biased opinions. For example, Figure 1.4 does not list Smoking as a possible cause for Lung Cancer.
It does not give any information about the author, apart from the author's being at the Old Dominion University.
The web link www.mhhe.com/williams stated on the back page of this book is not valid. This becomes a frustrating experience.
The book is in Paperback format, is used mainly by community-college students with limited budgets for books, and is not a monopoly book. Many better and cheaper textbooks on this subject are available from other publishers. Thus, this book's price tag of $95 is super high. Even the 7th edition's price tag of $75 seems to be high.

Excellent textbook
I highly recommended "Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport" to exercise science and nutrition students. It's comprehesive yet not too technical.

You may also want to order "Creatine: The Power Supplement" by Williams et al. (Human Kinetics 1999).

PS. You may also want to read my article "Protein metabolism in exercising human with special reference to protein supplementation":

Tons of information that you can understand and apply
Melvin Williams has written a great book on sports nutrition.He takes a chapter to cover every nutrient including supplementation and athletic performance in regards to that nutrient. He also covers fluid and electrolytes. He also includes weight loss, weight gain chapters that arevery useful for any athlete of any level. ... Read more

Product Description
Sports betting can be attacked intelligently. Smart sports bettors do not gamble the same way as tourists play roulette or retirees play the slot machines. Instead, smart sports bettors are making bets that they have thought through carefully with supporting logic and/or research. The purpose of this book is to give you tools to succeed at sports betting, to show you how to evaluate, compare and view sports betting from an analytical perspective, not from a gambling perspective.

This book by King Yao, author of the widely-acclaimed Weighing the Odds in Hold 'em Poker, should be used as a guideline to sports betting rather than a blueprint. The sports betting market changes and adapts quickly. The underlying principles shown in this book should help you adapt and continue to make good bets even when the market changes.

This book is for you if you want to think analytically about sports betting. It is for you if you do not want to be spoon-fed supposed winners, but want to get some ideas to improve your game. You battle bookmakers and line makers constantly; betting sports is a game of maneuvers and adjustments. You can use as many weapons as possible in this continuous fight. This book should help in that regard. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

About as good as it gets for sports betting literature
This book is easily worth the 14 dollar investment.I gave this book 4 stars as I was primarily looking for handicapping ideas or methods whereas the book excels in providing "betting" advice which he has learned through the use of his extensive databases.

The book is essential reading if one is new to sports gambling and has not read Stanford Wong's "Sharp Sports Betting".It is especially nice that King Yao provides the reader with information such as fair betting lines for firts half (4.5 innings) baseball lines, as well as fair first half NFL lines corresponding to a full game line.

Overall, very good book and easily worth the money

Digging Deep in Sports Betting
Can a book be too good? First, you must decide what is meant by "good" . . . Deep insight to some, is inscrutable for others. I've run a major sports betting website for many years, and what is undebatable is that the average fan is looking for guidelines, rather than a complicated forumla. But if you are looking to dig deeper, this book offers valuable insight.

positve EV for $13.57
the reading is full of good math tips for converting percentage into money lines and vise verse. The EV discussion is pretty basic and many advanced gamblers will be bored by this but really for me it was a nice re review of addressing basic probability theory into your bets and if you cannot mathematically define your advantage in a bet assume it is negative EV and don't bother. Later in the book King has tables and graphs of NFL games from 1989 to 2006 (great sample size IMHO) and the advantage of half points and other tip bids are addressed (so even the advanced gambler will at least get utility out of this book.) Since basketball and other sports are out of season now I did not read those sections yet. The reality is that there are few great books on sports betting due to the fact that the computer teams see huge negative EV in writing about their 'edge.' The fact that King even bothers makes this book a steal for $13. Anyone that puts this book down, I would be very dubious of that review due to the price point of this book being pretty low.

Excellent academic textbook approach to sports betting
This book is clearly written for math-oriented people who have never bet on sports, or gamblers who know about sports but do not have a mastery of the fundamentals to win long-term. This is NOT geared towards professional sports bettors (who will already know most of what is in there).

The first 99 pages are directed towards the technical fundamentals of winning at sports betting. While the mathematics are easy (requiring Algebra at a minimum), it is a component of nearly every analysis. Mastery of this material will teach you how to think like a winning sports bettor. The topics are diverse, including everything from EV (expected value) to evaluation of half-points in a sport. There is an in-depth analysis of hedging (which beginning sports bettors seem to misuse constantly). The quantitative analysis and methodology might make you feel like you are studying a book on stock investing (and in fact, there are a lot of similarities in stocks and sports betting).

The remainder of the book is intermediate material, which uses the principles taught in the first section. How do you determine a fair first-half line in NFL if you know the game spread? How do you determine the fair price on a prop like "Will the shortest TD in a football game be less than 1.5 yards?" There are many exercises that pose a gambling problem, presents research, and shows an analysis of the research to analyze a problem. The reader isn't likely to show an immediate profit from this material, but it WILL show you the thought process used by a winning gambler. If a person understands what they read, they can identify and analyze their own problems, which is the first step to profiting in sports betting.

The author does not give away any "secrets" that will cost him money. While it points you in the general direction, it cannot give away everything - the reader will have to apply what is learned, and do additional research on his own to win. Very few winning sports bettors would disclose more.

If you have never bet on sports, and are wondering what type of work must be done to have a chance, this is the best introductory text on sports betting I have read. Another good beginner's book is Stanford Wong's "Sharp Sports Betting", although that material is dated. ... Read more