Gordon Thomson Books

This work looks at the football referee from every discipline and angle: the history of their genesis as gentlemen arbiters in the Victorian era and their adjustment to the increasing sophistication of the laws; statistical analysis; social profile; cultural comparisons from refereeing around the world and in different sports; the outlook from the bottom (Sunday pub leagues) to the top (FIFA); refereeing philosophies (what is the referee's job?); and personal testimonies. Other influences on the games' decisions - linesmen, corruption, the crowd, TV and technology - are also included, together with many anecdotes, such as worst ever blunders.

Written by a leading specialist, this book outlines the fundamental Eight Principles of the Pilates method for fitness, health and wellbeing. It does so via a series of balanced programmes (beginner, intermediate and adavnced).

A manual for the layperson, which introduces Dr Joseph Pilates' exercise regimen for improving the tone and alignment of the body. 40 exercises with programmed combinations are detailed with photographs and muscle or joint explanations.