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The Nolympics

Author : Nicholas Lezard
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0718197623
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book The Nolympics written by Nicholas Lezard and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Lezard loved London. Then the London 2012 Olympics came along ... Suddenly his beloved city was invaded by über-people in branded sportswear who had contorted their bodies into odd shapes in order to run a bit faster, or throw things a bit further. Not to mention armies of reptilian brand-managers, chancers and corporate cheerleaders all wanting to cash in, as a blameless piece of the East End was turned (at tear-inducing cost) into one huge folly. In The Nolympics Nicholas Lezard gives us the perfect antidote to Olympics fever with a hilarious blow-by-blow account of how he survived its highs and lows, triumphs and soul-destroying boredom. It is a book for anyone who would rather sit in the dark watching TV than ever wave a flag, who was last to be picked for PE, or who just feels that somewhere along the way the Spirit of the Games was smothered by wads of money. It is the only Olympic souvenir you'll ever need.

My London 2012 Olympic Story

Author : Claudia Gonzlez Burguete
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781534948952
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (489 download)

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Download or read book My London 2012 Olympic Story written by Claudia Gonzlez Burguete and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to present how Claudia, living in London and being so close to the Olympic Park felt inspired to be part of the Games and all other associated events. Firstly, the book covers the procurement of tickets to attend with her husband and also the possibility of taking part as a volunteer. This book captures every epic moment and step she took to achieve her dream of taking part in the Games. It also covers her participation in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games as a ceremonies performer and the Games she attended with her family in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is also aimed at illustrating the ambience that surrounded London City with all the free events, including some countries' hospitality houses around London and the most popular Mega Big Screens in Hyde Park. The Olympic Games was an epic event whose enthusiasm was overwhelming and transcended through to the Paralympics where we witnessed all the super athletes achieve their dreams and showed us how anything is possible regardless of any physical limitation. This was, indeed, one of the most inspiring aspect of the Games. This book also covers the legacy from the Games and how this influence Claudia as spectator, volunteer and London resident. It also encompasses how the Olympic Park was transformed to become an open public space and how sports still remain a major part of the Olympic Park with the use of the stadiums. The final part of the book covers the Anniversary Games which celebrate the anniversary of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in order to keep the Olympic Spirit alive. Claudia hopes that this book can immerse the reader into how the Games impacted the life of her family, herself and the thousands who flocked to the great city of London to live the moments that re-defined sporting history. The Games changed the lives of all the residents of London and in particular, the ones in East London. Hopefully, this book will contribute to the legacy left by the great Games and will inspire the readers in general and sports enthusiasts, in particular to carry on the Olympic Spirit until London is awarded the honour to host its 4th Olympic Games.

The Story of the Olympics

Author : Minna Lacey
Publisher : 3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue)
ISBN 13 : 9781409545934
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Olympics written by Minna Lacey and published by 3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue). This book was released on 2012 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces young readers to the history of the Olympics, describing how the games were created and profiling the greatest athletes who have competed. Suggested level: primary.

The Secret Olympian

Author : ANON,
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408165031
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The Secret Olympian written by ANON, and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast majority of us can only dream of being an Olympic-level athlete - but we have no real idea of what that means. Here, for the first time, in all its shocking, funny and downright bizarre glory, is the truth of the Olympic experience. It is an unimaginable world: the kitting-out ceremony with its 35kg of team clothing per athlete the pre-Olympic holding camp with its practical jokes, resentment and fighting, and freaky physiological regimes the politicians' visits with their flirty spouses the vast range of athletes with their odd body shapes and freakish genetics the release post-competion in the Olympic village with all the excessive drinking, eating, partying and sex (not necessarily in that order) the hysteria of homecoming celebrations and the comedown that follows - how do you adjust to life after the Games? The Secret Olympian talks to scores of Olympic athletes - past and present, from Munich 1960 right through to London 2012, including British, American, Australian, Dutch, French, Croatian, German, Canadian and Italian competitors. They all have a tale to tell - and most of those tales would make your eyes pop more than an Olympic weightlifter's.

The Austerity Olympics

Author : Janie Hampton
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1781310017
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book The Austerity Olympics written by Janie Hampton and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An enthralling account.’ —Independent ‘A fascinating book … researched with an awesome thoroughness.’ —Daily Telegraph ‘Hampton’s excellent book should be compulsory reading for everyone involved in the 2012 London Olympics.’ —Daily Mail Critic’s Choice The budget for the 2012 Olympic village alone is already a billion pounds short. The likelihood of corporate sponsorship recedes with every day of the credit crunch. How on earth are we going to match the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing, let along top them? Fortunately, London has been through just such hard times before in the run-up to an Olympics, and in 1948 it showed just how to run a fantastic Games on a tiny budget – indeed, make them all the better for it. Janie Hampton’s book about the last time the Olympics came to London is a tale of female competitors sewing their own kit, teams ferried to the Games on red London buses and billeted in Spartan hostels or even army camps, and the main stadium being hastily cleared of greyhound racing to allow the athletics to take place. The total budget was £760,000, great athletes like Emil Zatopek and Fanny Blankers-Koen thrilled the crowds, and at the end a profit was turned! This is a book that becomes more relevant and ironically entertaining every day nearer to 2012.

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.

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 Passion for Victory

Author : Benson Bobrick
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0375872523
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book A Passion for Victory written by Benson Bobrick and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Olympic Games, starting with their inception in Ancient Greece and leading up to the 1936 games in Nazi Berlin.

The 4 Year Olympian

Author : Jeremiah Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
ISBN 13 : 1459741331
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (597 download)

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Download or read book The 4 Year Olympian written by Jeremiah Brown and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2018-03-24 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improbable, heart-wrenching, and uplifting, Jeremiah Brown’s journey from novice rower to Olympic silver medallist in under four years is a story about chasing a goal with everything you’ve got. After nearly being incarcerated at age seventeen and becoming a father at nineteen, Jeremiah Brown manages to grow up into a responsible young adult. But while juggling the demands of a long-term relationship, fatherhood, mortgage payments, and a nine-to-five banking career, he feels something is missing. A new goal captures his imagination: What would it take to become an Olympian? Guided by a polarizing coach, Brown and his teammates plumb the depths of physical and mental exertion in pursuit of a singular goal. The 4 Year Olympian is a story of courage, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, told from the perspective of an unlikely competitor.

My Olympic Dream

Author : Katie Taylor
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471127575
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book My Olympic Dream written by Katie Taylor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Katie Taylor was chosen to bear the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the pressure was on for her to deliver gold for Ireland when she stepped into the boxing ring. It was the first time that the Olympics had included women's boxing as one of its events, and she knew she had to deliver - especially as she had campaigned for this chance. She had won four World Amateur Championship titles since 2006, but this was the biggest tournament of he career. Taylor reveals how she trained and prepared for the Olympics, and explains what got her into boxing in the first place. A committed Christian,she trusted in her faith to see her through the toughest challenges. With the whole nation willing her on, and her home town of Bray having ground to a halt, on 9 August she fulfilled her Olympic dream, winning gold in a close-fought contest. And Ireland celebrated with her. Taylor relives these glorious moments, and looks back on the triumph that changed her life forever. It is a special story from a truly remarkable woman.

The Story of the Olympic Torch

Author : Philip Barker
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445610280
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Olympic Torch written by Philip Barker and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2012-04-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of the run, the lighting of the cauldron and other symbolic elements of the Olympic Games

Policing the 2012 London Olympics

Author : Gary Armstrong
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131774702X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Policing the 2012 London Olympics written by Gary Armstrong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer Olympic Games are renowned for producing the world’s biggest single-city cultural event. While the Olympics and other sport mega-events have received growing levels of academic investigation from a variety of disciplinary approaches, relatively little is known about how such occasions are experienced directly by local host communities and publics. This ethnography examines the everyday policing of the London Borough of Newham in relation to the London 2012 Olympics. It explains how police defined, monitored, prioritized, contained and investigated ‘Olympic-related’ crime, and how ‘Olympic-related’ policing connected to the policing of Newham. The authors examine how the threat of terrorism impacted on the everyday policing of the 2012 Olympics, as well as the exaggeration of other threats to the Games – such as youth gangs – for political reasons. The book also explores local resistance to Olympic policing, and the legacy of the Games with regard to policing, local housing, demographics and social exclusion. Discussing the lessons that can be learned for the future staging of sporting mega-events, this book will appeal to scholars and students with interests in sport, policing, crime and criminology, mega-events, event management, urban studies, global studies and sociology.

Running for My Life

Author : Lopez Lomong
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 1595555153
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book Running for My Life written by Lopez Lomong and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers the true story of a Sudanese boy who, through unyielding faith, overcame a wartorn nation to become an American citizen and an Olympic contender.

The Race for the 2012 Olympics

Author : Mike Lee
Publisher : Virgin Books Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Race for the 2012 Olympics written by Mike Lee and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London's victory in the campaign for the 2012 Olympics on 6 July, 2005 was one of the biggest surprises in the history of the modern Games. For most of the two year bidding campaign, Paris was regarded as the firm favourite with few experts believing the French could be beaten. But the London team never gave up on the dream of bringing the world's most prestigious sporting event back to Britain. London bid leader and British Olympic hero, Sebastian Coe, Tony Blair and David Beckham all played a part in winning the most competitive race for the Games in Olympic history. But it was far from plain sailing and the campaign was a rollercoaster ride of emotions: full of drama, controversy and tears from the moment businesswoman, Barbara Cassani was given the task of launching the bid in 2003 to the fateful day in Singapore when her successor, Lord Coe, and the rest of the world was told London had won. Mike Lee was at the heart of this intriguing journey through the entangled world of International Olympic Committee politics, international sport, British politics and the media as he travelled the world with Coe and other team members to present London's case.

The Games: A Global History of the Olympics

Author : David Goldblatt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393254119
Total Pages : 755 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book The Games: A Global History of the Olympics written by David Goldblatt and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A people’s history of the Olympics.”—New York Times Book Review A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year The Games is best-selling sportswriter David Goldblatt’s sweeping, definitive history of the modern Olympics. Goldblatt brilliantly traces their history from the reinvention of the Games in Athens in 1896 to Rio in 2016, revealing how the Olympics developed into a global colossus and highlighting how they have been buffeted by (and affected by) domestic and international conflicts. Along the way, Goldblatt reveals the origins of beloved Olympic traditions (winners’ medals, the torch relay, the eternal flame) and popular events (gymnastics, alpine skiing, the marathon). And he delivers memorable portraits of Olympic icons from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, the Dream Team to Usain Bolt.

Based on a True Story

Author : Anthony Holden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 147115470X
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Based on a True Story written by Anthony Holden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From poker to poetry, poisoners to princes, opera to the Oscars, Shakespeare to Olivier, Mozart to Murdoch, Anthony Holden seems to have rolled many writers’ lives into one. Author of 35 books on a ‘crazy’ range of subjects, this cocky Lancashire lad-turned-bohemian citizen of the world has led an apparently charmed life from Merseyside to Buckingham Palace, the White House and beyond. As he turns 70, the award-winning journalist and biographer – grandson of an England footballer, son of a seaside shopkeeper, friend of the famous from Princess Diana to Peter O'Toole, Mick Jagger to Salman Rushdie – spills the beans on showbiz names to literary sophisticates, rock stars to royals as he looks back whimsically and wittily on a richly varied, anecdote- and action-packed career – concluding, in the words of Robert Louis Stevenson, that ‘Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well’.

The Story of the Olympics

Author : Richard Brassey
Publisher : Orion Children's
ISBN 13 : 9781510101388
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Olympics written by Richard Brassey and published by Orion Children's. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Records and reputations, cheats and champs, victors and venues - here's the lowdown on the modern Olympic games, from bestselling author and illustrator, Richard Brassey. Updated to include Rio 2016. From the games of ancient Greece to the twenty-first century, and with individual tales of heroes and heroines, this is a lively, witty and entertaining guide for young readers everywhere. As always with Richard Brassey's popular books, this is packed with comic strips, fact boxes, hilarious captions and speech bubbles, plus amazing information and entertaining insight.