Tag: Olympic

Free Download Internationalism in the Olympic Movement: Idea and Reality between Nations, Cultures, and People By Holger Preuss (auth.), Holger Preuss, Karsten Liese (eds.)
2011 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 3531180002 | PDF | 2 MB
The idea of "Internationalism" has manifested itself not only in the intercultural dialogue within the Olympic Movement, but also at the Olympic Games as the sportive, cultural, and media peak of the four-year-circle. The authors analyze and discuss Internationalism from different professional perspectives, against different cultural backgrounds, as well as in relation to diverse reference groups to widen the understanding of Internationalism as a social interaction in the Olympic Movement. They also aim at establishing the intersections and equal normative principles of "Internationalism" within the different cultural and institutional fields. These common grounds may be useful for the practical implementation and realization of "Internationalism" through Olympic sports and at Olympic Youth Camps. This book is valuable reading for academics, practitioners, and policy makers in the field of sport sociology and Olympic studies.

Free Download Olympic Airways: A History by Graham M. Simons
English | April 19, 2019 | ISBN: 1473883539 | True EPUB | 320 pages | 101 MB
The Olympic Airways story has fascinated Graham M. Simons for many years. This new book represents the culmination of decades spent researching the history of this fascinating Greek airline. It is a story of evolution, conflict, personality and politics, all set against a backdrop of world and civil wars, coups and countercoups.

Free Download Barry A. Sanders, "The Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games"
English | 2013 | pages: 128 | ISBN: 1467130370, 1531675158 | EPUB | 22,5 mb
The Games of the XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984, reimagined the Olympic Games and reinvigorated a troubled Olympic movement. Its innovations included the following: a nationwide torch relay that yielded millions for childrens charities; an arts festival that surpassed any prior efforts; the first Opening Ceremony featuring a professional theatrical extravaganza; early introductions of voice mail and e-mail; new sports disciplines, such as distance races for women, windsurfing, synchronized swimming, heptathlon, and rhythmic gymnastics; an army of volunteers; vast increases in sponsorship and television revenue while avoiding commercialization and keeping expenses low using existing facilities; and a financial surplus of over $232 million, which has endowed sports for youngsters in the Los Angeles area to this day, all through a privately financed organizing committee without government contributions.

Free Download David Boudia, "Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption"
English | 2016 | ISBN: 0718077415 | EPUB | pages: 208 | 0.5 mb
One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning both gold and bronze. The difference? In the intervening years, he’d changed the focus of his quest from seeking glory for himself to giving glory to God. In Greater Than Gold, Boudia provides a behind-the-scenes access to the rarefied world of world-class athletics while also showing readers that when they place their hope in God, they receive what they’ve been seeking all along.

Free Download Fighting Back: What an Olympic Champion’s Story Can Teach Us about Recognizing and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse-and Helping Kids Recover By Kayla Harrison; Cynthia S. Kaplan; Blaise Aguirre
2018 | 246 Pages | ISBN: 1462535895 | EPUB | 2 MB
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison has always been a fighter–yet as a young teen, no one knew she was also a victim. Combining Kayla’s powerful story of sexual abuse by her judo coach with science-based information from two renowned therapists, this unique book provides critical guidance for parents and professionals. Learn how to spot the signs that a child or teen is being groomed, why kids stay silent about their trauma, how they struggle with self-blame and the brutal betrayal of a trusted authority figure, and exactly what kind of help they need to recover. No one is more qualified than Kayla and her expert coauthors to explain the impact of child sexual abuse–and what you can do to keep kids safe.

Free Download Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?: Olympic-Winning Strategies for Everyday Success, 2nd Edition (Audiobook)
English | July 02, 2021 | ASIN: B098FLGKVF | M4B@128 kbps | 9h 11m | 501 MB
Authors: Harriet Beveridge, Ben Hunt-Davis | Narrators: Alexander Abineri, Anne-Marie Piazza
With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered five-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones.

Free Download Juliet Morris, "A Guide to the Olympic Games and London 2012"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 1845631498 | EPUB | pages: 160 | 2.8 mb
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.

Free Download Day Hike Washington: Olympic Peninsula, 5th Edition: More than 70 Trails You Can Hike in a Day by Seabury Blair Jr.
English | April 25, 2023 | ISBN: 1632174650 | 304 pages | MOBI | 119 Mb
Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with73 incredible hikes in and around OlympicNational Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal.Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Includes complete information for 73 great day hikes, including: