Sport and leisure managers need to understand the financial side of their industry to offer the most cost-effective facilities and to make sound business decisions. However, to the non-expert the language and practice of finance is often bewildering and perceived as complicated, difficult and impenetrable. This textbook guides the reader through the maze of financial terms and concepts, illustrating theory with examples drawn specifically from sport-based contexts to make this the most relevant, transparent and helpful handbook for students of leisure management available.
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Sport and leisure managers need to understand the financial side of their industry to offer the most cost-effective facilities and to make sound bu...
When astronomers today look up at the night sky they picture a spectacular and infinite universe--full of pulsars, quasars, and black holes and ruled by arcane laws of space and time. Once, ancient astronomers looked up and saw only points of light tracing calm movements across the heavens. But they too were moved to wonder about the meaning of what they saw. In Astronomy through the Ages, Sir Robert Wilson tells the story of how our understanding of the universe has evolved through history--of how the sedate and stable star field of ancient times has been replaced by the vast and...
When astronomers today look up at the night sky they picture a spectacular and infinite universe--full of pulsars, quasars, and black holes and rul...
When astronomers today look up at the night sky they picture a spectacular and infinite universe--full of pulsars, quasars, and black holes and ruled by arcane laws of space and time. Once, ancient astronomers looked up and saw only points of light tracing calm movements across the heavens. But they too were moved to wonder about the meaning of what they saw. In Astronomy through the Ages, Sir Robert Wilson tells the story of how our understanding of the universe has evolved through history--of how the sedate and stable star field of ancient times has been replaced by the vast and...
When astronomers today look up at the night sky they picture a spectacular and infinite universe--full of pulsars, quasars, and black holes and rul...
After almost two decades as an Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol, a powerful congresswoman catapults Bob Heath into the FBI, without the support of their management. Older than most of his peers, Heath is determined to prove he's up to the job. He tries to infiltrate an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang but his plan quickly deteriorates and his cover is blown. Not only do the bikers arrange a fitting farewell but set him up for a crime he didn't commit. The hierarchy of the FBI is all too happy to terminate his career. His partner, Jimmie, a charismatic and connected longtime agent and Sherry, a woman...
After almost two decades as an Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol, a powerful congresswoman catapults Bob Heath into the FBI, without the support of th...
