Tony Griffin

Caitríona O'Leary

'Tony Griffin takes us with him on a personal journey of enquiry into key squash ideas. These he explains, follow from his concept of the G-Spot. He takes a fresh look at familiar topics and investigates what factors affect the optimal hitting experience. The question Tony poses is, 'how to make this both natural and effective?' His ideas, experiences and influences come together into an important work which will challenge inquisitive players and thoughtful coaches to rethink some familiar concepts.While the G-spot is all pervasive in many of the discussions, Tony also throws in advice and innovative methods on such things as how to maximise the chances of 'lucky' back corner nicks and the elimination of 'free shots�.An interesting journey, challenging analysis and entertaining anecdotes make it a timely addition to squash instructional writing.'Ian MckenzieEditorThe Squash Player magazine" This a great book for all levels . Nice anecdotes and a good technical focus with lots of insights . A good read with a different twist from other squash books " Liz Irving Former World n� 2 and coach of 7 times World Champion Nicol David"What a fantastic resource for coaches and players alike. This comprehensiveguide is a must for those who wishing to give squash enthusiasts the fundamentalsof the game. Like anything mastering techniques and having a good understandingof all the facets of playing squash will not only improve your game but give you somuch more enjoyment . I commend Tony on his ability to bring this all together."Dame Susan DevoyWinner of 8 British Open and 4 World Open Titles"Writing a coaching manual on any sport is difficult. Tony has succeeded brilliantlyhere by writing clear, easy to understand descriptions of how to learn toplay and develop all the basic shots played in squash. His book importantly includespairs routines, mental fitness, exercises, warm up routines and stretching,making it a complete coaching manual. The illustrations are a great addition. Theycapture in detail exactly what Tony is explaining. The catchy title lends itself verywell to the way the book has been refreshingly written."Ross NormanFormer World Champion."I have always believed that squash is about where and how you hit the squashball. Tony's book explains this simply and clearly. He also talks about some of thefiner points of squash that many players do instinctively without really understandingthe full reasons behind them. I love the fact that the title of a book aboutsquash can put a smile on people's faces."Stuart DavenportFormer World n� 3"Tony is a wise man of our sport. He has a natural and instinctive way ofunderstanding squash that comes from years of playing in tournaments and coaching.His experience and personal approach has allowed him to become an excellentcoach. Many of my achievements are thanks to the way he is able to adapt hisknowledge to each individual player. I am very happy that he has decided to sharesome of his "know how" in this book."Oriol Salvia CorcollTwelve times Catalan Champion,Two Times Spanish Champion and winner of two PSA Tournaments."Some years ago Tony talked to me about writing a book. I am very happy that he has finally managed to do it and share his fasinating vision of oursport. He is a master at analizing the many aspects that make up squash. This is agreat opportunity for all those who love playing squash to gain a deeper understandingof the game and define areas in which they can improve."Elisabet Sad� GarrigaFormer British Open under 14, 16 and 19 Champion,seven times Spanish Champion and ten times Catalan Champion.

The G Spot, A Book About Squash

Deborah Edwards

Bruce Hayllar

Over the last decade, commentaries and research on urban tourism precincts have predominantly focused on: their role in the tourism attractions mix; their physical and functional forms; their economic significance; their role as a catalyst for urban renewal; their evolution and associated development processes; and, perhaps more broadly, their role, locality and function within the context of urban planning. City Spaces – Tourist Places both consolidates and develops the extant knowledge of urban tourism precincts into a coherent research driven contemporary work. It revisits and examines the foundational literature but, more importantly, engages with aspects of precinct development that have previously been either underdeveloped or received only limited consideration, such as the psychological and socio-cultural dimensions of the precinct experience. Written by an international team of contributors it provides the reader with: * A comprehensive analysis of foundational theory and cutting-edge advances in the knowledge of the precinct phenomenon * An examination of previously underdeveloped topics and themes based on contemporary and ground-breaking research * Typological and theoretical frameworks in which to locate precinct form, function and experience Brilliantly edited to ensure theoretical continuity and coherence City Spaces – Tourist Places is vital reading for anyone involved in the study or planning of urban tourism precincts.

City Spaces - Tourist Places

Screaming at the Sky

- He's a champion sportsman at the highest level - a Clare 'All Star', playing one of the world's fastest, most challenging sports - hurling. - He's cycled 7,000 km across a continent in 51 days. - He's raised almost ?1 million for cancer charities. - He's Tony Griffin. Tony Griffin is a man of remarkable drive and determination, but during the course of four extraordinary, turbulent years, he was tested to the limit . . . Following his beloved father's death in 2005, Tony Griffin made the momentous decision to postpone his studies and devote himself to the sport he loved, hurling. Driven to succeed, before long he'd become the sport's first modern full-time player, and secured a coveted All Star award. But to the dismay of many, at the peak of his career Griffin took a year out of the game and set himself another, almost impossible challenge: he'd cycle across the second largest landmass on earth - Canada, and raise ?1 million for cancer charities in memory of his late father. This punishing 7,000km ride would prove to be more testing than he could ever have imagined. On his return to Ireland Griffin was plagued by serious injury and self-doubt. It was then that he knew he would have to dig deep if he was ever to fulfil his dreams and his potential. Beautifully written and intensely moving, Screaming at the Sky is a story of courage, of love and loss, and of battles won and lost both on and off the field. It is also the story of how one man faced his demons and finally found peace with himself and the world. 'An extremely inspirational, moving and motivational read. Tony passionately shows how sport can bring all of us such strength, power and belief in times of dire need.' - Paula Radcliffe, Marathon world-record holder

Screaming At The Sky

Peter Williams

Rob Harris

Sustainable Tourism is vital reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities associated with sustainable tourism development, and how government and industry have responded to the challenges the concept poses. The major areas addressed in this edited volume are: * perspectives and issues associated with the concept of sustainable tourism development * accreditation, education and interpretation, including specific examples such as Green Globe 21, the European Blue Flag Campaign and the WWF's PAN Parks Programme * sustainable tourism case studies of tourist destination regions, natural areas and tourism enterprises drawn from Africa, Australia, the South Pacific, North America, South-east Asia and the Caribbean An impressive international editorial team has combined to present in this text not only a variety of perspectives on sustainable tourism development, but also significant insights into barriers, challenges and current industry and government responses to it in various parts of the globe. 'Sustainable Tourism' will be a welcome addition to the libraries of tourism industry professionals, individuals involved in the management of natural areas; tourism policy makers; tourism academics; and students with an interest in the future sustainability of tourism and the industry that supports it.

Tony Griffin

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