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UNINA9910135121803321 |
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Autore |
Nardo Don <1947-> |
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Titolo |
Surfing / / Don Nardo |
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Farmington Hills, Mich. : , : Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, , 2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- Hlaf Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Chapter 1: The Origins of Surfing -- Chapter 2: The Physics of Waves -- Chapter 3: Staying on the Board -- Chapter 4: Riding the Waves -- Chapter 5: The Dangers of Surfing -- Notes -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author -- Back Cover. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Explores the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports. Covers origins, history and changes, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. This volume covers surfing. |
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