London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
by Tom Knight and Sybil Ruscoe
The magnificent official celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A glorious keepsake of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, full of unforgettable images, powerful quotes and fascinating statistics. It traces the whole incredible story, from early preparation through the creation of the Olympic Park, the Torch Relay and the innovative Cultural Olympiad. It explores both Games in detail, revealing how record-breaking athletes, spectators, volunteers and locals...
ATHLETICS at the SUMMER OLYMPICS 800 metres MEN'S - LIBRARY COLLECTION (Olympic Games History, #7)
by Mutlu Topuz
Between 776 BC and AD 395, the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years. Tracing the mythological and religious origins of the games, this history shows a detailed model of the sports complex and covers the sponsorship and training of the athletes.
ATHLETICS at the SUMMER OLYMPICS 3000 metres STEEPLECHASE WOMEN'S - LIBRARY COLLECTION (Olympic Games History, #20)
by Mutlu Topuz
China's Quest for Sporting Mega-Events (Routledge Contemporary China)
This book vividly elucidates the inseparable nature between politics and sport in China. The holding of sporting mega-events is viewed by the Chinese authorities as a prominent way to push forward the Reform and Opening up, arouse the patriotism among the public, and display national resurgence in the world. Chinese cities thus have keenly quested for the Olympics, the Asian Games and the World University Games since the 1980s. Theoretically, the President, the Premier and the central governmen...
Do you want to improve your knowledge of sports like football and basketball, or maybe even jianzi and kendo?The ultimate guide to over 200 of the world's greatest sports, The Sports Book is the go-to reference for sports buffs or those expanding their knowledge of sport. This book contains information on every type of sport, from athletics and gymnastics to extreme games and motor sports. Discover the history and players of nearly any sport you can think of and many you may not have even heard...
“Hamilton is a guarantee of quality.” —Financial Times “Duncan Hamilton’s compelling biography puts flesh on the legend and paints a vivid picture of not only a great athlete, but also a very special human being.” —Daily Mail The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Acad...
Olympic Spirit - Inspirational Stories from the Olympic Games
by Scott Frothingham
*THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE MOST DECORATED BRITISH FEMALE OLYMPIAN IN HISTORY*'Refreshingly honest [...] a highly enjoyable, fascinating read.' Horse and Hound_______________________________________________"To ride into that arena, next to a sea of British flags and hear the roar of clapping and cheering, was so exciting. It's a sound I will never, ever forget."Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record-breaking performanc...
If Gymnastics was Easy They'd call it Football
by Four Happy People Publishing
