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  • Private Games

    (Private 3)

    Series Book 3 - Private
    July 2012: The Games have arrived in London. Preparations have gone flawlessly and the stage is set for one of the greatest ever showcases of sporting excellence. But one man has a devastating plan. Having waited years for this chance, he is now ready for vengeance.When Sir Denton Marshall, a key member of the London Olympic organising committee, is found decapitated in his garden, Peter Knight, ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • Today We Die a Little

    Emil Zátopek, Olympic Legend to Cold War Hero

    LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEARThe definitive biography of one of the greatest, most extraordinary runners and Olympic heroes of all time, from the author of running classic Feet in the Clouds.Emil Zátopek won five Olympic medals, set 18 world records, and went undefeated over 10,000 metres for six ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Berlin 1936

    Sixteen Days in August

    by Oliver Hilmes ...
    Translated by Jefferson Chase ...
    WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARD FOR GENERAL OUTSTANDING SPORTS WRITINGA captivating account of the Nazi Olympics – told through the voices and stories of those who were there.'Compelling, suspenseful and beautifully done' Anna Funder, author of STASILANDFor sixteen days in the summer of 1936, the world’s attention turned to the German capital as it hosted the Olympic Games.Seen thr... ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Rendimiento y nutrición deportiva

    Guía práctica de los factores nutricionales que influyen en el rendimiento físico

    Series Book 2 - SportPRO
    Lograr y mantener el rendimiento a través de la dieta.El rendimiento es una búsqueda diaria cuando se desea obtener los resultados de un deporte de alto rendimiento. Además de un entrenamiento diario más o menos intensivo, es importante conocer los entresijos de una buena nutrición deportiva diaria. Para hacer esto, hágase las preguntas correctas:¿Practica un deporte y quiere alcanzar un nivel ... Read more

    9,99 €

  • Self Defense is a Priority: Trivia Quizzes About Judo Masters Worldwide

    Judo Quiz Trivia, #3

    by Craig P ...
    Series Book 3 - Judo Quiz Trivia
    We live in a violent world, an unfair world, a scary world. And not all countries allow us to carry weapons for self defense.Therefore, it is important that we learn martial arts whenever possible, that we may hold our attackers at bay when we are attacked by miscreants.And judo is one of the strongest bases for self defense: it has given rise to popular offshoots like Brazilian jiu jitsu, but it ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Unofficial Olympic Guidebook - Skeleton

    Nothing quite matches excitement of the Winter Olympics! This book will be your guide to skeleton. Learn about the history of the sport and get a recap on all the drama from Vancouver before the Sochi Games begin. Find out how the format is changing in 2014 and who will likely be the athletes on the podium when the Games are done! Enjoy this book to better understand skeleton, how it works and ... Read more

    3,08 €

  • Seventeen Gifts for Frannie and Jess

    by Nasser Hashmi ...
    A heartwarming story of an unbreakable friendship formed between two Games Makers at the fever pitch of the London Olympics.Francesca Hartford is fearful about volunteering at the London 2012 Olympics – her husband, Donald, has just died and her pillar of support and encouragement has gone with him. Determined to carry on without Donald, Francesca forces herself to volunteer alone. During her ... Read more

    4,87 €

  • Mémoires olympiques

    Un soir de novembre 1892… exactement le vendredi 25. Le grand amphithéâtre de l’ancienne Sorbonne : vaste rectangle teinté, si j’ai bonne mémoire, de lilas sale et orné de deux niches carrées d’où saillaient les nez augustes de deux prélats qui devaient être Bossuet et Fénelon. En ce lieu maussade j’avais passé l’écrit d’un de mes bachots et cherché quelque chose à dire sur l’« imagination ... Read more

    1,99 €

  • Teach and Train Your Child to Swim

    The Ultimate Guide to Gain Confidence in Pool

    by Titus Marshal ...
    A step by step guide to swimming lessons, pool games and water safety tips for parentsYou might be tempted to rush out and quickly sign up your little one for swimming lessons, that is a wonderful move, if he is old enoughThe American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents should wait to enroll their children on formal swimming lessons until after their child first year ... Read more

    2,86 €

  • Keeping the Torch Burning

    Terror, Protest and the Games

    by Martin Belam ...
    The Olympics and politics have never been far apart from one another. At the very first edition of the modern games, held in Athens in 1896, there was a protest at the exclusion of women from competition; during the Cold War era, every contest between the USA and the USSR was a metaphor for the geopolitical struggle; the build up to the 2012 games in London was soundtracked by politicians making ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Organisations sportives internationales

    La transition forcée

    Series Book 114 - La Revue internationale et stratégique
    La Revue internationale et stratégique n° 114 – Organisations sportives internationales : la transition forcéeEu égard à leur poids diplomatique et économique et à leur dimension universelle, difficile d’imaginer que les organisations sportives internationales sont de simples associations. Cette singularité structurelle a constitué une force pour le mouvement sportif, qui a pu se protéger des ... Read more

    15,00 €

  • Human Dolphins: 2626 Great Swimmers Who Changed the World of Water Sports

    Olympic Swimming Quiz Trivia, #1

    by Craig P ...
    Series Book 1 - Olympic Swimming Quiz Trivia
    As a species, we might have once crawled out of the ocean, during our long journey of evolution. However, some of us still love to get back in the water, and cleave through the waves as if we were fishes.This book is dedicated to professional swimmers: men and women who were able to operate more comfortably in water than on the land. These kings of speed have always been at a level above the rest ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • MILO: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes, September 2009, Vol. 17, No. 2

    Cover: USA's John Brzenk went five for six against Russian Denis Cyplenkov at the PAL debut in Las Vegas.PeopleIronHeart: Jack King's Story by William Crawford, M.D.Geoff Capes: Champion in Three Big Arenas by Francis BrebnerTrainingIs Heavy Lifting the Fountain of Youth? by Brian Jones, M.S.The Curl and the Mind by Steve JustaWhat is Hip? by Steve JeckWeight Vests a... ... Read more

    11,60 €

  • How to Throw a Javelin

    The javelin toss, a popular track and field sport in the Olympic games, involves hurling a metal-tipped spear as far as possible. It's not that hard to throw a javelin, but it takes know-how and practice to throw a javelin properly. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

    7,18 €

  • The Finest Gold

    The Making of an Olympic Swimmer

    by Brad Cooper ...
    Munich, 1972. In the men’s 400-metre freestyle race, America’s Rick DeMont beats Australia’s Brad Cooper by a hundredth of a second. It’s the first electronic timing to deliver a win by such a close margin. The following day, DeMont is stripped of his medal in the world’s first swim doping disqualification. Three days later, as the Black September terrorist attack is unfolding on the other side of ... Read more

    22,68 €

  • A Guide to the 2024 Olympics Games and Exploring Le Marais

    Experience the Thrill of the Olympics and the Charm of Paris' Historic District

    Your Essential Companion to the Olympic Spectacle!Get ready for the most spectacular event of the decade – the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Whether you're planning to be in the heart of the action or cheering from your living room, our comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for an unforgettable Olympic experience.- The Intriguing Origins of the 2024 Olympic Logo:Unearth fascinating facts about ... Read more

    11,30 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Seoul Ambition

    The Story and Science of South Korea's Hyper-Focused Athletes

    by Joel Cressman ...
    Seoul Ambition is the remarkable story of how the nation of South Korea—despite its infamous obsession with academics—focuses feverishly on sports in ways much different than what we’re used to in the West.South Korean athletes dominate leaderboards in international golf events and have won the most Olympic medals of all-time in archery and short track speed skating. The country has produced ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • Ski WODs

    50 Ski Ergometer Workouts To Build Elite Cardio Endurance, Burn Fat And Increase Athleticism

    by Kallen Alpaca ...
    Jam Packed With Fun & Engaging Ski Erg Workouts!Looking To Increase Your Cardio Conditioning? If So You've Found The Right BookLoaded With Over 50 Ski Erg Oriented WODs, With Programming from EMOMs to AMRAPs, For Time Workouts & Much, Much More. ... Read more

    3,38 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • GABBY WILLIAMS: THE UNSTOPPABLE JOURNEY OF A BASKETBALL ICON

    FROM FRANCE TO THE WORLD – THE STORY OF GRIT, GLORY, AND GAME-CHANGING TALENT

    Gabby Williams: The Unstoppable Journey of a Basketball IconFrom France to the World – The Story of Grit, Glory, and Game-Changing TalentStep into the world of Gabby Williams, a basketball sensation who defied the odds and revolutionized the game. From the streets of France to the bright lights of international courts, Gabby’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and incredible achievement.In ... Read more

    6,35 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 4 Year Olympian

    From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist

    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 ... Read more

    Was 9,16 € Now 7,83 €

  • Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar

    Y Not Girl Volume 1

    Series series Y Not Girl
    Jennie Finch fell in love with baseball as a four-year-old when her mother took her to Dodger games. A year later, her parents signed her up for softball lessons and the young girl was instantly smitten. As a youngster, Jennie dominated travel softball and later became a star player at La Mirada High School in Southern California. During her time at University of Arizona, she set an NCAA record ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • 勇闖極地超馬:大叔跑者翻轉人生的馬拉松跑旅

    從運動肉腳蛻變成極地超馬跑者,一段不可思議的自我挑戰跑旅。「也許我們無法改變生命的長度,但是我們可以改變生命的寬度跟深度。」「年齡不是問題,生理障礙也可以克服,千萬不要畫地自限,人遠比想像中的自己強大。」「四大極地超馬」(The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series),是在四個地球最極端的環境中進行多日多站的超級馬拉松比賽,比賽地點包括:蒙古國戈壁─風力最大的沙漠、智利阿塔卡馬─地球最乾燥的地方、南極洲─世界最冷的寒漠及納米比亞─世界最古老的沙漠。參賽選手必須背負自己的裝備、食物和水奮勇前進,挑戰自己的體力和意志,在七天內完成總距離兩百五十公里(南極站除外)的賽程。「勇闖極地超馬:大叔跑者翻轉人生的馬拉松跑旅」作者--阿信(周林信),一位平凡的素人跑者,在中年時期面臨自己的人生關卡時,意外跑了場馬拉松,從此展開他之前從沒想像過會發生在自己身上的馬拉松旅程 ... Read more

    7,53 €

  • 東京奧運634:TOKYO 1964.2020

    by 劉善群 ...
    Series series 生活文化
    TOKYO 1964‧2020人文、創意和科技,就是東京奧運的精神與態度【喝采推薦】林之晨/台灣大哥大總經理、AppWorks之初創投共同創辦人吳經國/國際奧林匹克委會員委員、國際奧會文化暨奧林匹克傳承委員會主席陳怡安/兩屆奧運跆拳道金牌得主、中華奧會執行委員盧希鵬/台灣科技大學特聘教授、電子商務專家(依姓名筆劃順序)謹以此書獻給所有熱愛奧林匹克的人體育記者資歷達20年的劉善群,1991年首次到訪東京,採訪了在職業生涯中印象最深刻的第三屆世界田徑錦標賽,見識到世界先進國家如何舉辦頂尖賽事,也對1964年東京第一次舉辦奧運會的運動設施仍然被延續使用著,留下了極深的印象。過了半個世紀,日本在311東北大地震之後,東京再度拿到2020年奧運的主辦權。於東京第一次舉辦奧運的1964年出生的劉善群,在爬梳東京奧運史料時,從中強... ... Read more

    7,16 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aim High

    Series series Quick Reads
    Aim High is an inspirational book written by the UK’s leading wheelchair athlete, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson. She has won 16 medals, eleven of which are gold, countless European titles, six London Marathons and over 30 world records have catapulted this Welsh wheelchair athlete so firmly into the public consciousness. Aim High reveals what has motivated her through her best and worst times. ... Read more

    3,99 €