Although cocaine, some kinds of psychoactive mushrooms or fortifying drinks showed beneficial effects, it is likely that they had adverse effects. This book reviews the history and status of this troubling affliction in the athletic arena.

Entrepreneurship and innovation are arguably the main drivers of economic development today. This book explores the two in depth, at both the national and regional levels, using a variety of methodologies. The expert contributors discuss the subject from a policy perspective, with case studies from a host of countries including new member states of the EU as well as established EU member states. Split into three parts, the book focuses on: innovation, entrepreneurial activity and regional development, and entrepreneurship and SME policy.

The true story of a single day and night an angler spent trying to catch monster carp at an English lake.

In the UK and elsewhere in Europe, carping is by far the most popular form of coarse fishing and during the past several years, there have been constant developments in carp rods, baits, lines and other ancillary equipment. This book provides readers with the opportunity to learn how some of the acknowledged experts approach their carp fishing.