Books of Sports & Recreation / Olympics & Paralympics
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足球技战术与竞赛规则
By 杨奇, 王鸣捷, 常颖(二)回撤由攻转守时,当有其他队员封堵控球队员时,其他无球防守队员要尽可能地快速回撤,分离、隔断攻方队员间的联系,在回撤过程中,注视攻方进攻的局势变化和方向,不断调整回撤的位置和速度,不断压缩防守队员间的防守空间,加强防守队员间的联系, ...
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Athens to Athens: The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC, 1894-2004
By David MillerAthens to Athens is the definitive history of the Olympic Games and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), charting the re-creation of the Games by Pierre de Coubertin, the often tempestuous...
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Olympiad 1936: Blaze of Glory for Hitler's Reich
By Judith A. SteehOlympiad 1936: Blaze of Glory for Hitler's Reich
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The Ancient Olympic Games
By Judith SwaddlingThe Ancient Olympic Games
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The Program and Schedule of the Ancient Olympic Games
By Hugh M. LeeThe Program and Schedule of the Ancient Olympic Games
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The A to Z of the Olympic Movement
By Bill Mallon, Ian BuchananThe Olympic Games bring together thousands of athletes, competing in over 40 sports, and representing over 200 nations. But that is just the surface, for none of this would be...
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The Olympic Factbook: A Spectator's Guide to the Summer Games
By Rebecca Nelson, Marie J. MacNeeThe Summer Games in Atlanta - all you'll need to experience them to their fullest is The Olympic Factbook. This exciting guide provides you with in-depth coverage to quickly grasp...
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Games for the Gods: The Greek Athlete and the Olympic Spirit
By Christine Kondoleon, John Herrmann"Sports were a vital part of daily life in ancient Greece, just as they are in contemporary society. Athletic tournaments were held to venerate the gods and honor local heroes....
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The Olympian Games in Athens, 1896: The First Modern Olympics
By Burton HolmesDescribes the author's travels through Greece and discusses the competitions, athletes, and audiences at the 1896 Olympics
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Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
By Tom Caraccioli, Jerry CaraccioliWith a thorough exploration of the political climate of the time and the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, this book describes the repercussions of Jimmy Carter’s American boycott of the...
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Historical Dictionary of the Olympic Movement
By Bill Mallon, Ian BuchananOffers a multitude of hard-to-find facts on the important people, events, and organizations involved in the Olympic movement.
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The Olympics Site Selection Process: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Commerce, House of...
By United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Oversight and InvestigationsThe Olympics Site Selection Process: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Commerce, House of...
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Sport Governance in the Global Community
By James E. Thoma, Laurence Hilmond ChalipGlobal. International. Multinational. These are the words that describe and move business today. Sport is no exception. This text describes the international governance structures that shape sport throughout the world...
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The Olympic Dream and Spirit: Life lessons from Olympic journeys. Volume two
By Bob SchallerThe Olympic Dream and Spirit: Life lessons from Olympic journeys. Volume two
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9.58: My Story : Being the World's Fastest Man
By Usain BoltAt the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, Usain Bolt won gold in the 100m, the 200m and the 4 x 100m relay, becoming the first man to win three...
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The 1984 Olympic Games: Sarajevo/Los Angeles
By Dick SchaapOver 300 photographs and accompanying text describe the highlights of the Summer and Winter games.
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The 1984 Olympic Games: Sarajevo/Los Angeles
By Dick SchaapOver 300 photographs and accompanying text describe the highlights of the Summer and Winter games.
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Los Angeles Times 1984 Olympic Sports Pages
By Robert MortonLos Angeles Times 1984 Olympic Sports Pages
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The 1984 Olympics Handbook
By Norman GillerTraces the history of the modern Olympics, describes the Los Angeles sites for the 1984 games, and offers profiles of leading contenders for gold medals.
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The Los Angeles Times Book of the 1984 Olympic Games
Thirty-two articles introduce an Olympic event describing its rules, judging, and identifying likely contenders for medals in 1984.