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Letters to a Young Gymnast

Author : Nadia Comaneci
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786728655
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Letters to a Young Gymnast written by Nadia Comaneci and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging.

The End of the Perfect 10

Author : Dvora Meyers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501101595
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The End of the Perfect 10 written by Dvora Meyers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting and insightful account of the controversial world of gymnastics, the recent changes of the scoring system, and why those changes will drive American gymnasts to the top of the sport in the twenty-first century.

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Author : Joan Ryan
Publisher : Doubleday
ISBN 13 : 0307828557
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Little Girls in Pretty Boxes written by Joan Ryan and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.

Fierce

Author : Aly Raisman
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316472670
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Fierce written by Aly Raisman and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positively even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games—and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having achieved her dreams. Aly's road to success was full of hard work, perseverance, and victories, but not without its hardships. Aly faced many obstacles, from naysayers who said she'd never make it in gymnastics to classmates who shamed her for her athletic body to a devastating betrayal of trust. Through it all, Aly surrounded herself with supportive family, friends, and teammates and found the inner strength to remain positive and believe in herself. Now, in her own words, Aly shows what it takes to be a champion on and off the floor, and takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey before, during, and after her remarkable achievements in two Olympic Games--through her highest highs, lowest lows, and all the moments in between. Honest and heartfelt, frank and funny, Aly's story is enhanced with never-before-published photos, excerpts from the personal journals she's kept since childhood that chronicle memorable moments with her teammates, and hard-won advice for readers striving to rise above challenges, learn to love themselves, and make their own dreams come true.

The Female Athlete Triad

Author : Catherine M. Gordon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 148997525X
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Download or read book The Female Athlete Triad written by Catherine M. Gordon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book of its kind to focus solely on the female athlete triad - its origins, its recognition, and most importantly, its management. Since the symptoms themselves cover a range of medical specialties, chapters are written by experts in a number of relevant fields - sports medicine, orthopedics, endocrinology, and pediatrics - with an eye toward overall care of the young female athlete. Additionally, each chapter includes suggestions on how to educate and communicate with young athletes and their parents, as well as trainers and coaches, on how to manage the illness outside of the direct clinical setting. The female athlete triad is often seen in sports where low body weight is emphasized, such as gymnastics, figure skating, and running, though it can appear in any sport or activity. The interrelated symptoms - eating disorders, amenorrhea, and low bone mass - exist on a spectrum of severity and are serious and potentially life-threatening if not properly treated. Psychological problems, in addition to medical ones, are not uncommon. The Female Athlete Triad: A Clinical Guide discusses all of these areas for a well-rounded and in-depth approach to the phenomenon and will be a useful reference for any clinician working with female athletes across the lifespan.

Off Balance

Author : Dominique Moceanu
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451608675
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Off Balance written by Dominique Moceanu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this searing and riveting New York Times bestseller, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu reveals the dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics, the true price of success…and the shocking secret about her past and her family that she only learned years later. At fourteen years old, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team, the first and only American women’s team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixyish appearance and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships. Off Balance vividly delineates each of the dominating characters who contributed to Moceanu’s rise to the top, from her stubborn father and long-suffering mother to her mercurial coach, Bela Karolyi. Here, Moceanu finally shares the haunting stories of competition, her years of hiding injuries and pain out of fear of retribution from her coaches, and how she hit rock bottom after a public battle with her parents. But medals, murder plots, drugs, and daring escapes aside (all of which figure into Moceanu’s incredible journey), the most unique aspect of her life is the family secret that Moceanu discovers, opening a new and unexpected chapter in her adult life. A mysterious letter from a stranger reveals that she has a second sister—born with a physical disability and given away at birth—who has nonetheless followed in Moceanu’s footsteps in an astonishing way. A multilayered memoir that transcends the world of sports, Off Balance will touch anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.

Finding My Shine

Author : Nastia Liukin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692561010
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Finding My Shine written by Nastia Liukin and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nastia Liukin is an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, but the road to her success was not an easy one. In Finding My Shine, she shares not only her personal journey of success, but also her biggest challenges, including her career ending fall during the 2012 Olympic Trials that she now says was the defining moment of her life. Throughout this book, she delivers her motivational tips toward reaching any goal, overcoming obstacles, and learning how to pick yourself up after the inevitable falls you will have in life. Nastia's story is a true American dream. Born in Moscow, Russia, her parents were both champion gymnasts in their native country. The Liukins moved to the United States when Nastia was two and a half, because they wanted to give their daughter every opportunity possible. Even then, Nastia was certain she wanted to be a gymnast, and spent every hour she could in training. That dedication paid off. Nastia became a key member of the US team, winning five Olympic medals. She also won nine world championship medals (four gold and five silver) making her one of the most celebrated gymnasts in US history. Nastia was in the spotlight again in 2015 when she became a competitor on Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Derek Hough. She now speaks to girls and young women across the country in the hopes of motivating them to turn their own dreams into reality. Finding My Shine is a moving story of a remarkable young woman who won Olympic gold, but whose passion truly lies in inspiring others.

The Story of My Experiments with Truth

Author : Mahatma Gandhi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Story of My Experiments with Truth written by Mahatma Gandhi and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Letters to a Young Contrarian

Author : Christopher Hitchens
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 078673907X
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Letters to a Young Contrarian written by Christopher Hitchens and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author and provocateur Christopher Hitchens, the classic guide to the art of principled dissent and disagreement In Letters to a Young Contrarian, bestselling author and world-class provocateur Christopher Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. Exploring the entire range of "contrary positions"—from noble dissident to gratuitous nag—Hitchens introduces the next generation to the minds and the misfits who influenced him, invoking such mentors as Emile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell. As is his trademark, Hitchens pointedly pitches himself in contrast to stagnant attitudes across the ideological spectrum. No other writer has matched Hitchens's understanding of the importance of disagreement—to personal integrity, to informed discussion, to true progress, to democracy itself.

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author : Dennis J. Caine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118357574
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science written by Dennis J. Caine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport.

The Other Romanian

Author : Anne Argula
Publisher : Speaking Volumes
ISBN 13 : 1645401561
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book The Other Romanian written by Anne Argula and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Other Romanian is Anne Argula's fourth novel featuring the acerbic P.I., Quinn. The first of these fast and clever novels, Homicide My Own, earned Argula an Edgar nomination for Best Paperback Original. This latest work continues to defy any easy categorization of its one-of-a-kind, one-name heroine. If you haven't met Quinn yet, you're in for a welcome surprise. If you have met her, welcome back. Argula starts you guessing with the opening sentence, and you aren't likely to stop guessing until the very last line. Praise for Anne Argula's Quinn novels: "This book will delight anyone who has ever feared that the private detective novel has no new tricks-or voices-up its sleeve."—Laura Lippman, author of What the Dead Know "Anne Argula brings a welcome voice to the noir novel with Quinn, who is earthy, gritty, but above all, a mature woman. We don't have enough of those."—Sara Paretsky, author of Fire Sale "A terrific, suspenseful tale of murder, driven by interesting and quirky characters, leavened by edgy self-deprecating humor, and resolved by a surprising twist."—Joseph Wambaugh, author of Hollywood Station "A wonderful novel-smart, funny, and remarkably humane.”—James Crumley, author of The Right Madness "Anne Argula's menopausal detective will give mystery fans multiple hot flashes of horror, humor, and surprise." —Tom Robbins, author of Villa Incognito

Mind and Body

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Mind and Body written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Championship Gymnastics

Author : Gerald S. George
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780964195295
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book Championship Gymnastics written by Gerald S. George and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Heart of a Champion

Author : Kim Washburn
Publisher : Zonderkidz
ISBN 13 : 0310413524
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Heart of a Champion written by Kim Washburn and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dominique Dawes made history as the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal, and her trailblazing story is presented in Heart of a Champion, a biography perfect for readers eight and up, and anyone interested in learning about one of the greatest gymnasts in American history. Long before Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles entered a gym, Dominique Dawes was a young African American girl focused on her dream—and nothing would stop her from reaching it. Although the odds were against her, by the time she was nineteen years old she stood on an Olympic podium to receive a historic gold medal in women’s gymnastics, as well as numerous other impressive accolades—including medals in a record three Olympics—over her long career. Discover how her faith in God and hard work led her to become one of the top gymnasts in the world. Let her story and her motto of “determination, dedication, and desire” encourage you to become all you can be, in competition and in life. Heart of a Champion: includes a special note from Dominique Dawes contains quotes from and photos of Dominique that follow her life from childhood to her work with President Obama and Michelle Obama on physical fitness is perfect for school reports and assignments is an inspiring story for gymnastics fans as well as anyone with a dream

Shannon Miller

Author : Krista Quiner
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9780964346055
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Shannon Miller written by Krista Quiner and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 1997 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of the life and athletic career of champion gymnast Shannon Miller.

Feel No Fear

Author : Bela Karolyi
Publisher : Hyperion
ISBN 13 : 9780786860128
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Feel No Fear written by Bela Karolyi and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1994-05-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The charismatic coach of gymnastic stars including Nadia Comanec and Mary Lou Retton chronicles his life and career, from troubles with Romanian secret police, through his decision to defect, to his fight for better gymnastics in the United States.

The Flip Side

Author : Shawn Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481460218
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book The Flip Side written by Shawn Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An elite teenaged gymnast with Olympic dreams finds it hard to train when a irresistible guy comes along and threatens to throw her whole world off balance.