Olympic Games
"The Olympic Games Explained"
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"Student Sport Studies" series; This new student textbook explores the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. It provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through the beginnings of the International With illustrations, ports.. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 234 x 161 mm. Weight: 474g.
Author: Parry, Jim Girginov, Vassil
ISBN: 0415346045
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Olympic Games
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"The 1948 Olympics"How London Rescued the Games
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How London Rescued the Games. The full tale of how London came to host the 1948 Olympic Games and their economic, political and social significance. With 32pp photos. Hardback, 256 pages. Size: 236 x 154 mm. Weight: 773g.
Author: Phillips, Bob
ISBN: 1899807543
Publisher: Sportsbooks Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Olympic Games
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"Hitler's Olympics"The Story of the 1936 Nazi Games
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The Story of the 1936 Nazi Games. With 200 illustrations. New ed. Hardback, 224 pages. Size: 235 x 170 mm. Weight: 711g.
Author: Rippon, Anton
ISBN: 1844154440
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Olympic Games
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"Dishonored Games"Corruption, Money and Greed at the Olympics
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Every four years, the Olympics are celebrated with a flood of congratulatory coverage. This book explodes the image and idealistic hype behind the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its self-perpetuating leadership. It also reveals influence peddling, lavish gifts and bribes, and abuse of power in the Olympic movement. With b&w photos. Paperback, 290 pages. Size: 230 x 155 mm. Weight: 612g.
Author: Simson, Vyv Jennings, Andrew
ISBN: 1561711993
Publisher: Spi Books,U.S.
Date: 1992 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Olympic Games
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"Little Book of the Olympics"
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Takes an A-Z view of the greatest athletes, events and triumphs of the world's ultimate sporting event from those inaugural games through to the Thirtieth Olympiad to be held in London over the summer of 2012. With 125. Hardback, 128 pages. Size: 158 x 158 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Stroud, Jon
ISBN: 1905009933
Publisher: Green Umbrella Publishing
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Olympic Games
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"The Olympics for Beginners"
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"For Beginners (Steerforth Press)" series; With illustrations. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 228 x 152 mm. Weight: 290g.
Author: Toropov, Brandon
ISBN: 1934389331
Publisher: For Beginners
Date: 2008 (United States)
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"The Complete Book of the Olympics"
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Provides a statistical record since the founding of the modern Games in 1896 - from medals won to times, distances or scores recorded by the top eight competitors in all events, whether they be Olympic staples such as the marathon or long-discontinued competitions such as Olympic croquet or the tug of war. With b&w photos throughout. 2008. Paperback, 1120 pages. Size: 234 x 192 mm. Weight: 1420g.
Author: Wallechinsky, David Loukey, Jaime
ISBN: 1845133307
Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Berlin Games"How Hitler Stole the Olympic Dream
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The compelling history of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games - a cauldron of discord that forecast the horrors of the Second World War With illustrations. Hardback, 384 pages. Size: 242 x 161 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author: Walters, Guy
ISBN: 0719567831
Publisher: John Murray General Publishing Division
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
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"The Olympic Games Miscellany"
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In over 100 years, the Summer Games have provided the sporting world with some truly historic moments, involving many of the greatest sportsmen and women of modern times. This book presents the reader with hundreds of facts about the Olympic Games on a range of topics, from individual competitors and famous teams to sports politics and scandals. Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 185 x 113 mm. Weight: 254g.
Author: White, John
ISBN: 1853756598
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu"Advanced Techniques
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Jiu-Jitsu, literally meaning 'the gentle art', is a popular form of self-defence that does not necessarily rely on physical strength and power. This illustrated book presents the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu in a two-volume series. It simplifies the technical expressions of the art form. With b/w photos. Paperback, 140 pages. Size: 240 x 170 mm. Weight: 505g.
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ISBN: 9657178126
Publisher: Dekel Publishing House
Date: 2007 (Israel)
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"Diary of a Kickboxing Freak"
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This series looks at exciting sports through the life of a fan, using a diary approach. With col. illustrations, ports. Microfilm, Weight: 788g.
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ISBN: 0431175489
Publisher: Pearson Education, Oxford
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
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"Jiu Jitsu"
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"Know the Game" series; A series of books designed to help the reader get more out of their chosen sport or game. Suitable for the active participant and passive enthusiast. Each book is packed with information, photographs and illustrations to explain the core skills, tactics and rules of the game. With colour photographs & illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 48 pages. Size: 202 x 133 mm. Weight: 80g.
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ISBN: 0713664487
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
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"Karate"
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"How to Improve At" series; Packed with step-by-step instructions, from the basic skills to the most advanced techniques, to help you improve your sport! With illustrations. Paperback, 48 pages. Size: 275 x 205 mm. Weight: 218g.
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ISBN: 1846966469
Publisher: Ticktock Media Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
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"Bunkai-Jutsu"The Practical Application of Karate Kata
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This manual on Bunkai-Jutsu covers topics including: understanding Kata and Bunkai; the role of grappling in self defence; close range strikes; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; chokes and strangles; arm bars; leg and ankle locks; neck wrenches; finger locks; wrist locks; and fighting dirty. With 240 photographs. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 247 x 190 mm. Weight: 598g.
Author: Abernethy, Iain Stuart
ISBN: 0953893219
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
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"Karate's Grappling Methods"
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Topics covered in this work include: understanding kata and bunkai; the role of grappling in self defence; close range strikes; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; chokes and strangles; arm bars; leg and ankle locks; neck wrenches; finger locks; wrist locks; and fighting dirty. With illustrations. Paperback, 172 pages. Size: 246 x 190 mm. Weight: 448g.
Author: Abernethy, Iain Stuart
ISBN: 0953893200
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Oriental Martial Arts
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