Ross Biddiscombe's Books

Cruel School

By: Ross Biddiscombe

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Q School is one of the most eye-popping, head-spinning, nerve-tingling sporting tests ever invented: golfers who succeed there can shoot to the very top echelon while those who crash and burn may never recover. It's not a place for the faint-hearted and to emerge triumphant deserves a badge of courage. The Q School graduates roll of honour dates back to 1976 with Woosnam and then Lyle; it includes Montgomerie and Olazabal, and has moved on to the likes of Westwood, Harrington, Rose and Poulter (who needed an astonishing four visits before he got through). They all became superstars, yet still acknowledge the struggle that defines the School. Almost 1,000 players start out at Q School every year, hunting for a European Tour Card that opens the door to the possibility of millions of euros in prize money and a jet-set lifestyle, but success is exceptional because only a few Cards are available. Now, after exploring all 40 years of this wonderfully compelling golf tournament and interviewing hundreds of pros, bestselling author Ross Biddiscombe has constructed a remarkable Q School volume, revisioning his past writings and adding plenty of insightful new material. Q School is an ultimate challenge for golfers and a thrill-fest for fans - it makes this book a must-read for golf devotees.

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386

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Dolman Scott Publishing

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0956285031

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9780956285034

Ryder Cup Revealed

By: Ross Biddiscombe

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Ryder Cup Revealed

By: Ross Biddiscombe

Ryder Cup Revealed: Tales of the Unexpected is the previously-untold, behind-the-scenes story of golf's most iconic team contest. The book reports on the commercial mysteries of the money and business; the political games and social mischief-making; the controversial actions and conflicting viewpoints; the ever-changing, sensitive relationship between the players, captains and teams. Using new interviews, fresh insights, unique research and an alternative perspective, author Ross Biddiscombe debates and contextualises all nine decades of the Ryder Cup's history. Plus, he provides dramatic forecasts on the future of the matches that have grown from being financial liability to one of the most successful stories in the whole of sport.

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219

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Dolman Scott Publishing

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0956285023

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9780956285027

Securing Health

Lessons from Nation-Building Missions

By: Seth G. Jones,Lee H. Hilborne,C. Ross Anthony,Lois M. Davis,Federico Girosi

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Securing Health

Lessons from Nation-Building Missions

By: Seth G. Jones,Lee H. Hilborne,C. Ross Anthony,Lois M. Davis,Federico Girosi

RAND researchers analyzed the health components of seven post-World War II nation-building efforts conducted after major conflicts-Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq-and found that two factors are correlated with successful health outcomes: planning and coordination, and infrastructure and resources.

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389

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Rand Corporation

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083304074X

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9780833040749

Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services

By: Craig Ross,Brent Beggs,Sarah Young

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Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services

By: Craig Ross,Brent Beggs,Sarah Young

Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services, Second Edition, is a practical guide full of tools and advice for recreation and leisure service professionals. This book simplifies the process of securing a job in recreation and leisure service by explaining every step from both an employer’s and applicant’s point of view. Based on years of experience in the hiring process, this book reflects research conducted with over one thousand recreation and leisure services practitioners involved in the job search process. The book includes their advice as well as secrets to success.

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