A Guide To The Olympic Games And London 2012

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A Guide to the Olympic Games and London 2012

Author : Maurice Crow
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844686493
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (446 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Olympic Games and London 2012 written by Maurice Crow and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles (the Roman Hercules), a son of Zeus. The first Olympics were held in 776 BCE and continued to be played every four years for nearly 1200 years. In 393 CE, the Roman emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Games because of their pagan influences. Approximately 1500 years later, a young Frenchmen named Pierre de Coubertin began their revival and the first modern day Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.The modern day Summer Olympics consist of approximately 10,500 competitors from 204 countries competing in more than 300 events. This pocket guide provides a brief history of the Olympics from their origin until the present day, including a guide to London 2012. The History of the Olympic Games is the perfect accessory to the London Olympics acting as a handy guide to Olympic venues, events and achievements. Also included are tables of previous winners making this the perfect gift for any Athletics fan.

How to Watch the Olympics

Author : David Goldblatt
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101589108
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book How to Watch the Olympics written by David Goldblatt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guide to the Summer Olympic Games This summer, millions of Americans will tune into the Olympic Games, the largest and most popular sporting event in the world. Yet while it's easy to be fascinated by agile gymnasts, poised equestrians, and perfectly synchronized swimmers, few of us know the real width of a balance beam, the intricate regulations of dressage, or the origin of those crowd-pleasing legs-in-the-air swimming formations. Luckily, David Goldblatt and Johnny Acton have created this utterly thorough and always fun guide to the rules, strategy, and history of each sport. Originally timed to 2012 London Games, their book is every bit as useful for Rio de Janeiro in 2016. With witty, detailed descriptions and clever illustrations, How to Watch the Olympics will help anyone grasp handball, archery, wrestling, fencing, and every other Olympic event like a true pro.

A Visitor's Guide to the Ancient Olympics

Author : Neil Faulkner
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300159072
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A Visitor's Guide to the Ancient Olympics written by Neil Faulkner and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the ancient Olympics features a program of events, transportation options as provided by passenger ferry and ox cart, accommodations, and dining options, all as they would have appeared in 338 BC in the spectacle's early days.

Everyone's Games

Author : London 2012 (Firm)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Everyone's Games written by London 2012 (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Book of the Olympics

Author : David Wallechinsky
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781845136956
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of the Olympics written by David Wallechinsky and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Wallechinsky's compendious book has long been the preeminent point of reference for sports enthusiasts and journalists alike Every sports writer assigned to cover the Games ensures they have their early copy of this prodigious work of reference, packed with absorbing anecdotes and essential statistics. A treasure trove of 116 years of Olympic history, it is also an amazingly readable book, for in the course of recording every single Olympic final since 1896, it concentrates on the strange, the memorable, and the unbelievable. Who knew (until reading this book) that croquet was once an Olympic sport, or tug of war, or that a 72-year-old once won a silver medal for target shooting? This new edition also has every finals result, recorded by the top eight competitors in every event at the Beijing Olympics, and full descriptions of rules and scoring for every event included for 2012. It is the one truly essential Olympics book.

Everyone's Games

Author : London 2012 (Firm)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Everyone's Games written by London 2012 (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Olympic Games Explained

Author : Vassil Girginov
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415346047
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Olympic Games Explained written by Vassil Girginov and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new student textbook explores the history and meaning of the modern Olympic Games, providing a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through to the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee.

The Olympics: Ancient to Modern

Author : Joe Fullman
Publisher : Wayland
ISBN 13 : 9780750297790
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (977 download)

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Download or read book The Olympics: Ancient to Modern written by Joe Fullman and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olympics Ancient to Modern is a fascinating look at the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, from the first events in Ancient Greece right the way up to London 2012 and Sochi 2014. It focusses on when and where each Games has been held, and some key stats, such as how much it cost, how many athletes competed, and how many spectators came to watch. The book explains how all the Games - Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics and Paralympics - came into being, and how the Olympic Games were revived in Paris at the end of the 19th century. It compares the ancient and modern Games, looking at the sports and athletes involved then and now, and at how the modern Games are continuosly evolving. It also looks at key moments in the Games' history, and at some of the tragedies and controversies that have rocked it - from doping scandals, boycotts and cheating to the Berlin Olympics of 1936, and the Munich Massacre. The book celebrates the achievements of star Olympians, and gives the lowdown on the most popular and exciting Olympic sports, from cycling and rowing to skiing and wheelchair basketball. Fun, fact-filled text and a bright, engaging design make this the perfect Olympic title for children of 9+. If you've enjoyed finding out about the history of the Olympics, why not try learning all about key Olympic sports in Going for Gold: A Guide to the Summer Olympics, another title in the series.

London 2012 Olympic Games the Official Book

Author : Sebastian Coe
Publisher : London 2012
ISBN 13 : 9781847329240
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (292 download)

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Download or read book London 2012 Olympic Games the Official Book written by Sebastian Coe and published by London 2012. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official London 2012 Olympic Games preview book, packed with features on all of the Games events, star athletes, venues, and stadiums Filled with expert and authoritative analysis by some of the world's leading sports writers, this stunning illustrated guide to the world's greatest sporting event is essential reading for sports aficionados everywhere. Packed with glorious photography and analysis of the star athletes and their prospects at the Games, this authoritative and comprehensive preview of the 30th Olympiad features a guide to each of the Olympic Games sports and venues, a brief history of the Games, and the competition schedule to ensure readers won't miss a moment of the action. Whether watching the Games live in London or from the comfort of one's own living room, this is the definitive resource.

Watching the Olympics

Author : John Peter Sugden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415578337
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Watching the Olympics written by John Peter Sugden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the Olympic spectacle, from the multi-media bidding process and the branding and imaging of the Games, to security, surveillance and control of the Olympic product across all of its levels. Contributors argue that the process of commercialization, directed by the IOC itself, has enabled audiences to interpret its traditional objects in non-reverential ways and to develop oppositional interpretations of Olympism. The Olympics have become multi-voiced and many themed, and the spectacle of the contemporary Games raises important questions about institutionalization, the doctrine of individualism, the advance of market capitalism, performance, consumption and the consolidation of global society. With particular focus on the London Games in 2012, the book casts a critical eye over the bidding process, Olympic finance, promises of legacy and development, and the consequences of hosting the Games for the civil rights and liberties of those living in their shadow. --From publisher description.

New Era

Author : London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book New Era written by London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Time Out Naples

Author : Editors of Time Out
Publisher : Time Out
ISBN 13 : 9781846703577
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Time Out Naples written by Editors of Time Out and published by Time Out. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games licensee for travel and tourism guides, Time Out has produced a 2012 edition of the London city guide that is the essential tool to help visitors plan where to go, how to get involved in the games, and what to do during the rest of their stay in London. The 20th edition helps visitors to navigate the 2,000-year-old city from the handful of musts to the thousands of eccentricities and particularities that give London its real flavor. The sheer size of London can make it a daunting place to explore, making this guide even more valuable to help with the navigation.

The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics

Author : David Wallechinsky
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
ISBN 13 : 9781585670468
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics written by David Wallechinsky and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect companion reference for Sydney 2000, this "bible of the Olympics" includes not only statistics for each event, but also the exciting stories behind them. 211 photos.

A Guide to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)

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A Guide to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games for You and Your Community

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Time Out Shortlist London 2012

Author : Time Out Guides Ltd
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1407012150
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Time Out Shortlist London 2012 written by Time Out Guides Ltd and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pocket-sized Shortlists contain everything you need to plan and enjoy a city visit, in a handy size and easy-to-use map-based format. It includes sights and shops, restaurants and nightlife, arts and culture. The London edition is published annually, allowing it to be bang up to date and cover all the important events for the year, majoring, in the 2012 edition, on the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, including the Cultural Olympiad programme and London 2012 Festival. More than half a million people are expected to come to London to watch the 2012 Games. The Time Out London Shortlist will give them all the essential information they need, from site maps and schedules to information on getting around and where to stay, along with plenty of insider featurettes covering the cultural and sporting scene.

Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Author : Vassil Girginov
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136456341
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games written by Vassil Girginov and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is the first authoritative and comprehensive account of the world’s greatest sporting and cultural event. It tells the complete story of the 2012 Games from inception, through the successful bidding process and the planning and preparation phase, to delivery, the post-Games period and legacy. Written by a world-class team of international Olympic scholars, the book offers critical analysis of the social, cultural, political, historical, economic and sporting context of the Games. From the political, commercial and structural complexities of organising an event on such a scale, to the sporting action that holds the attention of the world, this book illuminates the key aspects of the 2012 Games, helping us to better understand the vital role that sport and culture play in contemporary global society. The book is divided into two volumes: Volume Two - Celebrating the Games, examines the period of competition and immediately afterwards, covering key topics such as: London welcomes the world - hospitality and the look of the games Experiencing the games -spectators, tourists, volunteers, shoppers, viewers Media and communications Running the games Creating Olympic celebrities Protesting the games Commerce, retail and consumption Documenting London 2012 in films and books The legacy of the 2012 Games for London, the UK and the Olympic Movement Richly illustrated with the personal accounts of key stakeholders, from sports administrators and politicians to athletes and spectators, and including essential data and evocative visual material, this book is essential reading for anybody with a personal or professional interest in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, global culture or the development of sport.