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This companion volume to the highly acclaimed Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics follows the stunning visual format of the first book to capture the heroics of the Winter Olympics. From the unlikely Jamaican bobsled team to the unforgettable U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A. hockey clash at Lake Placid, all the legends of great winter sports are recalled, including stars of skiing, bobsledding, ice skating and even snowboarding. The book recounts the triumph and...

Providing a detailed look at one of the world's most famous choreographers. Tharp developed a signature style that is now a cornerstone of modern dance.

One of the greatest all-around running backs in NFL history, Walter Payton set several league records, including career rushing yards (16,726), most games rushing for 100 or more yards (77), and rushing touchdowns (110), during his 13-year career. Nicknamed ""Sweetness"" by his Chicago Bears teammates because of his friendly disposition, Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time NFL MVP, and helped lead the Bears to their only Super Bowl win, dominating the New England Patriots 46-10 in S...

Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book shows children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship. This is a book about how nature can touch us all and help us with our lives (especially when we might be feeling bored, sad or lonely). Children learn about the ways in which they can be comforted, insp...

Designed for a broad ability range, this book fits the requirements of all the current GCSE and Standard Grade syllabuses.

A comprehensive step-by-step guide for teachers and students on how to plan and complete an Analysis and Evaluation of Student Performance as part of the OCR GCSE PE course. It can be used to both plan delivery and to support independent work by students throughout the course. // Written by experienced PE teachers and examiners. // Includes all the information needed to develop a successful piece of coursework for the Non-Examined Assessment component of the GCSE. // Clear, step-by-step in...

Designed for classroom and independent study, this Revision Workbook from Pearson Revise supports your revision and exam practice from day one of your GCSE course. Created by the exam experts to help students get organised, work independently and feel confident. One-to-one page matching with the Revision Guide so students can find the practice they need quickly and easily. Guided practice questions on every page demonstrate good technique and build confidence. Hints and tips help students avoid...

If you are looking for a fascinating non-fiction read, it doesn’t get much better than this. With cool gear, precise techniques, and the anticipation of a huge catch; fishing is awesome! Get ready to make waves in this popular sport. Hooked on Fishing is from our dynamic Buzz series of HiLo non-fiction books, designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Includes photographs with the wow factor, and accessible fact-packed text that doesn’t overwhelm. Hooked on Fishing has the high interest...

Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts! If you really want to make sure you know AQA GCSE PE, reading through your study notes just isn't enough - you'll need to test yourself. And that's where these CGP Grade 9-1 Revision Question Cards come in! There are 63 cards in the pack, covering every key topic. Each one starts off with quick questions to warm you up, followed by harder questions to get your brain into top gear, including a section of questions on...

For GCSE Edexcel PE exam success, look no further than this CGP Revision Guide. It contains clear notes covering every topic, all written in the classic CGP style, plus plenty of examples and exam-style questions (answers included). On top of that, we've added a couple of handy digital extras. Yep - this book comes with access to fun quizzes and online knowledge organisers that summarise all the key topics! We've also thrown in a free Online Edition of the whole book. A matching Exam Practice W...

As every intelligent aviator knows, the skies have no room for mistakes. Don’t be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the current environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the U.S. airspace system. In this newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots l...

This book examines the science skills you would need to survive in the desert. It begins with a map showing where deserts are in the world. The text then looks at this habitat's unique features and at how these features might help you to survive if you were on an expedition here. Aspects of survival are considered and each one is supported by a science activity which readers can perform using everyday materials and equipment. For example, it shows you what to wear, how to find food and drinking...