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International Security and the Olympic Games, 1972–2020 (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics)
by Austin DuckworthDrawing on new archival documents and interviews, this book demonstrates the evolving role of international politics in Olympic security planning. Olympic security concerns changed forever following the terrorist attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) choice to ignore security after the attack in Munich left individual Olympic Games Organizing Committees to organize, fund, and provide security for the major international event. Future Olympic hosts planned security amidst increasing numbers of international terrorist attacks, and with the Cold War in full swing. For some Olympic hosts, Olympic security now represented their nation’s largest ever military operations. By the time the IOC made security more of a priority in the early 1980s, the trends in Olympic security were set for the future.
International Sport Business: Current Issues, Future Directions
by Hans Westerbeek Adam KargInternational Sport Business: Current Issues, Future Directions offers a contemporary and forward-looking survey of the global sport industry, introducing the key themes, trends and critical issues that will impact decision-making and strategy in sport business in the coming decade and beyond. Against a background of globalisation, disruption and social change, the book explores key influences on the development and commercialisation of the sport industry. It examines themes such as governance, the social role of sport, value chains and innovation, the increasing importance of data, digital technology and leadership. Every chapter includes cutting-edge case studies, commentaries, examples of best practice and interviews with leading sport business professionals, encouraging the reader to reflect on the factors that determine success in international sport business. The book also looks ahead, imagining potential scenarios for the future of sport. Thought-provoking, underpinned by research evidence and intended to generate debate and discussion, this is the perfect foundation text for any international sport business course, and an essential guide to the future for sport business practitioners and policy-makers. An accompanying eResource provides reflective questions for each chapter.
It Was Always a Choice: Picking Up the Baton of Athlete Activism
by David SteeleThe recent flashpoint of Colin Kaepernick taking a knee renews a long tradition of athlete-activists speaking out against racism, injustice, and oppression. Like Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson, Paul Robeson, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russell, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos—among many others, of all races, male and female, pro and amateur—all made the choice to take a side to command public awareness and attention rather than “shut up and play,” as O. J. Simpson, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods did. Using their celebrity to demand change, these activists inspired fans but faced great personal and professional risks in doing so. It Was Always a Choice traces the history and impact of these decisive moments throughout the history of U.S. sports. David Steele identifies the resonances and antecedents throughout the twentieth century of the choices faced by athletes in the post-Kaepernick era, including the advance of athletes’ political organizing in the era of activism following the death of George Floyd. He shows which athletes chose silence instead of action—“dropping the baton,” as it were—in the movement to end racial inequities and violence against Black Americans. The examples of courageous athletes multiply as LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe and the activist-athletes of the NBA, WNBA, and NFL remain committed to fighting daily and vibrantly for social change.
It's All in How You Fall
by Sarah HenningA contemporary young adult romance about moving on, finding your place, and recovering after life falls apart. Gymnast Caroline Kepler has three state balance beam titles, a new trick even most elites can&’t do—and chronic, undeniable back pain. While she might never be an Olympian, she has dreams of leveling up to elite, making Nationals, and competing in college. But when one epic face-plant changes all that and Caroline&’s back pain goes from chronic to career-ending, her dreams are shattered and her life is flipped upside down. Enter Alex Zavala, a three-sport athlete who&’s both incredibly cute and incredibly off-limits. He offers to give Caroline a crash course in all the sports she&’s missed, and she has an offer for him in return: For every sport Alex teaches her, she&’ll play matchmaker for him. Deal done, Caroline &“dates&” new sports with Alex for the rest of the summer, which is loads more fun than wallowing in despair. Just as Caroline starts to see herself as more than her past athletic successes, she picks up something she didn&’t bargain for: a big fat crush on Alex. Turns out life was way easier when it was just layout-fulls and beam burns....
It's Coming Home: The Ultimate Book for Any Football Fan – Puzzles, Stats, Trivia and Quizzes to Test Your Football Knowledge
by Dan BridgesAre you ready for the World Cup? It’s time to warm up for another roller coaster ride…Calling all footie fanatics! Put your knowledge of the beautiful game to the test with this quiz book, packed full of puzzles, stats and little-known facts.Whether it’s chatting to a mate on a pre-match pub trip or to keep calm during a tense half time in front of the TV, every football fan loves a bit of trivia. Use this fact-packed quiz and puzzle book to gen up on World Cup legends such as Ronaldo and Messi and prepare to impress your friends with your fantastic football knowledge. Featuring brain-teasing puzzles, tricky true-or-false questions and hilarious “what happened next?” scenarios, this quiz book is guaranteed to keep you entertained until the final whistle.Have a go at guessing the top ten most expensive football playersDiscover who scored the worst-ever World Cup own goalFind out which World Cup match saw the same player booked three timesPrepare yourself for penalties with stats on perfect shootouts and miserable misses
Jesse Owens: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)
by F. Erik Brooks and Kevin M. JonesA compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century. The year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics. It also considers Owens' personal economic hardships after his triumph at the Olympic Games, his death, and his legacy. This biography series title will appeal to general readers, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts. Chapters are organized around the major developments in Jesse Owens' life, from his birth in Oakville, Alabama in 1913 to his death in Tucson, Arizona in 1980, and all of his groundbreaking athletic achievements in between. Primary source documents, sidebars, a timeline, and a bibliography provide valuable additional information for readers. The final chapter, "Why Jesse Owens Matters," explores his cultural and historical significance.
Joint Function Preservation: A Focus on the Osteochondral Unit
by Alberto Gobbi John G. Lane Umile Giuseppe Longo Ignacio DalloThis user-friendly, pragmatic book discusses the normal and pathological conditions of the appendicular skeleton, with a focus on the preservation of joint function, providing a detailed overview of strategies for both common and complex joint preservation.The first section covers basic topics, ranging from joints homeostasis and biomechanics, to genetics, bio-orthopedics, tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. The following sections are each dedicated to a specific joint – its functional anatomy, pathologic conditions, diagnostics and treatment. This book is of interest to orthopedists and sports medicine specialists treating common and complex injuries of the joints.
Jordan Henderson: The must-read autobiography from Liverpool’s beloved captain
by Jordan HendersonYou've seen him become a Liverpool legend, watched as he and Jude Bellingham lead England through the world cup - now get to know the real Jordan Henderson, both on off the pitch . . .'A brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans' DAILY MAIL 'SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR'__________Captain. Father. Leader. Fearless ambassador. World-class midfielder.Jordan Henderson is all of these things, and it is why he is one of the most widely respected players of his generation.In this tell-all autobiography, Jordan reveals how his early love for the game as a kid became an all-consuming passion that led him to follow his dream - to play for his home club of Sunderland. Transferred to Liverpool in June 2011, Jordan's early years at the club saw him struggle to settle under Sir Kenny Dalglish then Brendan Rodgers before eventually establishing himself at Anfield as a force of nature in midfield.In 2015, Jordan took the reins from Steven Gerrard. Under his captaincy, Liverpool have reached monumental heights - winning six trophies headed by the Champions League and the Premier League, bringing the club its first league title in 30 years.In this book, Jordan charts his decade-long journey with the Reds, and a behind-the-scenes look at his life both on and off the pitch.A must-read not only for Liverpool fans but for football lovers everywhere, this is the candid behind-the-scenes look into the lire of a top-flight footballer as you've never seen it before.
Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom
by Larry Miller Laila LacyOne of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business.Jump tells Larry Miller’s journey from the violent streets of West Philly in the 1960s to the highest echelons of American sports and industry. Miller wound up in jail more than once, especially as a teenager. But he immersed himself in the educational opportunities, eventually took advantage of a Pennsylvania state education-release program offered to incarcerated people, and was able to graduate with honors from Temple University.When revealing his gangland past caused him to lose his first major job opportunity, Miller vowed to keep it a secret. He climbed the corporate ladder with a number of companies such as Kraft Foods, Campbell’s Soup, and Jantzen, until Nike hired him to run its domestic apparel operations. Around the time of Michael Jordan’s basketball retirement, Nike Chairman Phil Knight made Larry Miller president of the newly formed Jordan Brand. In 2007 Paul Allen convinced Miller to jump to the NBA to become president of the Portland Trailblazers, one of the first African-Americans to lead a professional sports team, before returning to Jordan Brand in 2012.All along, Miller lived two lives: the secret of his violent past haunted him, invading his days with migraines and his sleep with nightmares of getting hauled back to jail. More than a rags-to-riches story, Jump is also a passionate appeal for criminal justice reform and expanded educational opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people across the United States. Drawing on his powerful personal story, as well as his vast and well-connected network, Miller plans to use Jump as a launching point to help expand such opportunities and to provide an aspirational journey for those who need hope.
Just Tyrus: A Memoir
by TyrusPro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today. &“I loved Just Tyrus. I read it in one day and cheered for him when I got to the end. Tyrus has written a book that is at once raw, tender, intelligent, candid, and hilarious. Tyrus took a very rough start to his life and used perseverance, confident humility, and accountability to land firmly on his feet. What a triumph!&” —Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary to George W. Bush and Fox News anchor and hostThe product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Dogg&’s bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend, biding his time and honing his rap. When the WWE urged him to return, George became &“Brodus Clay&” and, for the next several years, reinvented himself numerous times under the watchful mentorship of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, &“the American Dream.&” He was eventually christened &“Tyrus,&” and shortly after, a chance social media encounter with Greg Gutfeld at Fox News resulted in Tyrus finding a new skill: sage social commentator. Ferociously funny, blunt, and tenacious, Just Tyrus traces his unlikely and spectacular rise. As always with Tyrus, it&’s in-your-face and offers no apologies. &“George aka Tyrus aka the realest most blunt human being on the face of planet earth. Never had a problem telling you what was on his mind or how he felt, good or bad. Tough exterior but a heart of gold. Front liner, great friend, and excellent coach for my youth football team. His work ethic is obvious, taking him from football to bodyguard to pro wrestler to a superb personality on Fox News. I&’ve seen him climb the ladder of success, and I&’m happy that I was along for the journey.&” —Snoop Dogg
Just Tyrus: A Memoir
by TyrusPro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today. “I loved Just Tyrus. I read it in one day and cheered for him when I got to the end. Tyrus has written a book that is at once raw, tender, intelligent, candid, and hilarious. Tyrus took a very rough start to his life and used perseverance, confident humility, and accountability to land firmly on his feet. What a triumph!” —Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary to George W. Bush and Fox News anchor and host The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Dogg’s bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend, biding his time and honing his rap. When the WWE urged him to return, George became “Brodus Clay” and, for the next several years, reinvented himself numerous times under the watchful mentorship of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, “the American Dream.” He was eventually christened “Tyrus,” and shortly after, a chance social media encounter with Greg Gutfeld at Fox News resulted in Tyrus finding a new skill: sage social commentator. Ferociously funny, blunt, and tenacious, Just Tyrus traces his unlikely and spectacular rise. As always with Tyrus, it’s in-your-face and offers no apologies. “George aka Tyrus aka the realest most blunt human being on the face of planet earth. Never had a problem telling you what was on his mind or how he felt, good or bad. Tough exterior but a heart of gold. Front liner, great friend, and excellent coach for my youth football team. His work ethic is obvious, taking him from football to bodyguard to pro wrestler to a superb personality on Fox News. I’ve seen him climb the ladder of success, and I’m happy that I was along for the journey.” —Snoop Dogg
K.O. Auschwitz: La sobrecogedora historia de los presos que tuvieron que boxear para sobrevivir
by José Ignacio PérezLa sobrecogedora historia real de los presos que tuvieron que boxear para sobrevivir en el infierno nazi. K.O. Auschwitz es un libro magistral, escrito por José Ignacio Pérez, periodista del diario Marca que fue galardonado por partida doble por el reportaje Los púgiles de Auschwitz, un texto publicado en 2019 en el diario deportivo del que nació este libro inolvidable.** Premio online Journalism Awards en la categoría de deportes. ** Premio Nacional de periodismo deportivo Manuel Alcántara. En el mayor matadero de inocentes jamás conocido... Auschwitz. Cuentan que allí, al otro lado, detrás de la alambrada, justo ahí donde el hombre nunca fue hombre, sino bestia, una vez un nazi preguntó: ¿Quién sabe boxear? Unos dijeron que sí y otros dijeron que no; pero ya fuera sí o no... Allí no era vivir, sino morir. Cuentan que allí, donde el hombre por no tener no tenía ni nombre, sólo era número, triángulo o estrella y un color, un SS aburrido, cansado de matar, buscaba diversión; un rato de asueto para distraer el sopor de asesinar. Y entonces volvió a preguntar: ¿Quién sabe boxear? Y cuentan que allí, detrás de la alambrada, donde los presos no eran presos, sino carne de cañón; seres humanos, más de un millón, todos asesinados y convertidos en humo, ceniza y carbón; unos hombres buenos subieron al ring por obligación, para entretener al maldito SS que buscaba diversión. Y quizá esa fue su salvación, porque allí, entre mugre, hambruna, enfermedad y mucha mezquindad, en los combates de boxeo se ganaba un poco de sopa, mantequilla y pan. Así lo recuerdan Noah Klieger y los otros «boxeadores de Auschwitz». Sobrecogedores testimonios de los que se pusieron los guantes para sobrevivir en el campo de concentración nazi.Noah, aquel nonagenario con la mirada clara y la piel marcada por la desgracia. Manchada por ese tatuaje infame y añejo, desgastado, que empañaba su antebrazo. 1-7-2-3-4-5, el número de la muerte. Noah, el superviviente que durante su visita a Madrid, un día del mes de enero de 2018, vestía todo de gris, claro, oscuro y marengo, quizá como un recuerdo de lo que le tocó vivir. Tiempos color ceniza. Su cuerpo de nonagenario estaba encogido, encorvado por la edad, pero su mente despejada. Dispuesta para recordar. Noah, el que cuenta que allí, al otro lado, detrás de la alambrada, un día escuchó: O sabes boxear o vas a la cámara de gas. En este libro se narra la desgarradora historia de los presos que tuvieron que boxear para sobrevivir en Auschwitz, un relato concebido con los recuerdos de Noah Klieger, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, Jacko Razon, Judah Vandervelde, Solomon Roth, Salamo Arouch, Andrzej Rablin... y muchos más. La crítica ha dicho...«Un libro inolvidable. Corran a comprarlo.»Alberto R. Barbero, Marca «Una maravilla.»José Félix Díaz, periodista «Un relato duro, que nació como un reportaje periodístico, pero con entidadsuficiente para extenderse por las más de 300 páginas de este libro que habla de víctimas y del deporte como salvación.»La Razón «Es una auténtica maravilla. Gran trabajo de José Ignacio Pérez. Enhorabuena, Córner. No todo es futbol.»Angel Cárceles, periodista en TeleDeporte«Magistral libro.»Jesús Elorza, Reportero 24 «Con una excelente ambientación, bien escrito, el autor logra transportarnos a ese infierno de humo, carbón y ceniza al que quedó reducido la vida de miles de personas.»Más Leer
Karate as the Art of Killing: A Study of Its Deadly Origins, Ideology of Peace, and the Techniques of Shito-Ry u
by Masayuki Shimabukuro Leonard PellmanGrounded in a comprehensive overview of the philosophical and spiritual foundations that underlie karate, The Art of Killing emphasizes its original purpose: to kill an attacker swiftly and brutally.Prior to 1900, karate-dō was exclusively an art of unarmed self-defense. Its practice was designed for life-or-death situations--effectively, an art of killing. Here, authors Leonard Pellman and the late Shimabukuru Masayuki restore karate to its original intent. They move karate away from its popular modern-day sporting applications back to its deadly origins---and to the restraining philosophy of peace, self-sacrifice, compassion, and service to others that necessarily accompanied it. With chapters on kokoro (heart, mind, and spirit), ki (spirit and energy), and the seven major precepts of bushidō, The Art of Killing shows readers that the lethal art of karate is more than a method of bringing an enemy down--it&’s a philosophical and spiritual system grounded in essential lessons to guard against abuses of power. This book does not contain detailed instruction in killing methods, but it does showcase the deadly power of karate--and explain why purity of intentions matters, and how compassion and respect are the essence of karate training. Readers will learn: • The purpose and meaning of karate-dō • The origins and major precepts of bushidō • Training methods, preparation, and etiquette • Fundamentals, spiritual power, training patterns, and analysis and application of kata • About the body as a weapon
Kat Karateca y el Kata Club (Kat Karateka #Volumen 1)
by Juan Carlos Bonache Inés Masip Sandra Sánchez¡Diviértete y aprende con las aventuras de Kat, la gata karateka, y sus amigos del Kata Club! Katerina Katosawa es una gata valiente y audaz que quiere ser la mejor karateka del mundo y no parará hasta conseguirlo, por mucho que le digan que es demasiado pequeña y adorable. Quiere entrar en el Kata Club, el mejor dojo de la ciudad. Para ello tendrá que entrenar mucho, pero, sobre todo, tendrá que descubrir lo que significa ser una karateca de verdad.Con la ayuda de sus amigos del Kata Club, Kat descubrirá los valores del kárate y de la vida real: respeto, honestidad, constancia, amistad y, sobre todo, que lo importante no es ganar o perder, sino aprender. ¿No sabes qué es el karategi, los katas, el kiai o en qué orden van los colores de los cinturones? Tranqui, Sandra Sánchez la karateka española número uno en el ranking mundial y medallista olímpica, te lo explica todo en las últimas páginas del libro. Otro libro de la colección: Kat Karateca y el gran combate Esta colección es ideal para nuevos lectores:*Pensada para niños y niñas de entre 5 y 7 años, es perfecta para introducir a los primeros lectores a la lectura individual. *Con textos sencillos y espaciados, fáciles de leer. *Con un montón de divertidas ilustraciones que complementan el texto y apoyan la lectura. *Aventuras trepidantes que harán que los lectores quieran pasar la página una y otra vez.
Kat Karateka y el gran combate (Kat Karateka #Volumen 2)
by Juan Carlos Bonache Inés Masip Sandra Sánchez¡Diviértete y aprende con la segunda entrega de las aventuras de Kat, la gata Karateka, y sus amigos del Kata Klub! Katerina Katosawa es una gata valiente y audaz que quiere ser la mejor karateka del mundo y no parará hasta conseguirlo, por mucho que le digan que es demasiado pequeña y adorable. En esta segunda entrega, Kat y sus amigos se preparan para la exhibición de primavera en el Kata Club. ¡Están muy emocionados! Pero algo no va bien, Kum, el maestro del Komodo Club, el dojo rival, está más raro de lo normal y Kat sospecha que algo pasa. ¿Conseguirá Kat resolver el misterio del Komodo Club? ¿Correrá peligro la celebración de la exhibición de primavera? Con la ayuda de sus amigos del Kata Club, Kat descubrirá los valores del kárate y de la vida real: respeto, honestidad, constancia, amistad y, sobre todo, que lo importante no es ganar o perder, sino aprender. ¿No sabes qué significa Kumite o cuál es el nombre de los ataques con el puño o el de los ataques de pierna? Tranqui, Sandra Sánchez, la karateka española número uno en el ranking mundial y medallista olímpica, te lo explica todo en las últimas páginas del libro. Otro libro de la colección: Kat Karateca y el Kata Klub Esta colección es ideal para nuevos lectores: *Pensada para niños y niñas de entre 5 y 7 años, es perfecta para introducir a los primeros lectores a la lectura individual. *Con textos sencillos y espaciados, fáciles de leer. *Con un montón de divertidas ilustraciones que complementan el texto y apoyan la lectura. *Aventuras trepidantes que harán que los lectores quieran pasar la página una y otra vez.
Kellie
by Roddy Doyle Kellie HarringtonTHE PHENOMENAL MEMOIR OF A NATIONAL TREASUREAfter Kellie Harrington won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, the Irish public recognized her as not merely a sporting hero, but a deeply inspirational human being. Now, Kellie tells the story of her unlikely journey to the top, and of the many obstacles and setbacks she overcame along the way.Growing up in Dublin's north inner city, Kellie was in danger of going down the wrong path in life before she discovered boxing. The local boxing club was all-male and initially wouldn't let her join, but she persisted.She was not an overnight success. For years she struggled in international competition. At times she felt unsupported by the national boxing set-up. More than once she considered giving up the sport. But some spark of ambition and love for boxing kept her going, and gradually she made herself world class.Writing with Roddy Doyle, the award-winning author of The Commitments, Kellie tells the story of her unlikely rise to greatness and her continuing dedication to living a normal life - which has involved remaining an amateur boxer and keeping the job she loves, at a Dublin psychiatric hospital. She shares exceptionally vivid and revealing details about being a woman in a historically male sport, and about how she manages her body and her mind. It is a vastly inspiring look inside the life and psychology of a woman who is both brilliantly ordinary and utterly exceptional.
Key Player (Front Desk)
by Kelly YangMia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!The Women’s World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she’ll track down the two women’s teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!It’s not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she’ll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it’s Mia Tang!
Khele Karen Sikhen class 1 - Maharashtra Board: खेलें करें सीखें १लीं कक्षा - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड
by Maharashtra Rajya Pathyapustak Nirmiti Va Abhysakram Sanshodhan Mandal Pune"खेलें, करें, सीखें" पहली कक्षा के विद्यार्थियों के लिए तैयार की गई एक बहुआयामी पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जो स्वास्थ्य, शारीरिक शिक्षा, कार्यानुभव और कला शिक्षा को एकीकृत रूप में प्रस्तुत करती है। इस पुस्तक का उद्देश्य बच्चों को खेल-खेल में सीखने के लिए प्रेरित करना है। इसमें शारीरिक गतिविधियाँ, कला, संगीत, नाट्य, हस्तकला और अन्य रचनात्मक उपक्रमों को शामिल किया गया है, जिससे बच्चों का संपूर्ण विकास हो सके। पुस्तक में खेलों और गतिविधियों के माध्यम से शारीरिक संतुलन, अनुशासन, रचनात्मकता और आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति को बढ़ावा दिया जाता है। इसमें दैनिक जीवन से जुड़ी आदतों, स्वच्छता, पर्यावरण जागरूकता और नैतिक मूल्यों पर भी विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है। यह पाठ्यपुस्तक बच्चों को उनकी रुचियों और क्षमताओं को विकसित करने में मदद करती है और उन्हें सीखने की प्रक्रिया को आनंददायक बनाती है।
Kicks: Sneaker Microfiction And Poetry
by Van G. Garrett“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get—the ones that let you soar!This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.
Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity (Killing series #12)
by Bill O'Reilly Martin DugardIn the next book in the multimillion-selling Killing Series, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard tell the larger-than-life stories of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali.The King is dead. The Walrus is shot. The Greatest is no more.Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three icons changed not only the worlds of music, film, and sports, but the world itself. Their faces were known everywhere, in every nation, across every culture. And their stories became larger than life—until their lives spun out of control at the hands of those they most trusted.In Killing the Legends, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of three of the most famous people of the 20th century. Each experienced immense success, then failures that forced them to change; each faced the challenge of growing old in fields that privilege youth; and finally, each became isolated, cocooned by wealth but vulnerable to the demands of those in their innermost circles. Dramatic, insightful, and immensely entertaining, Killing the Legends is the twelfth book in O’Reilly and Dugard’s Killing series: the most popular series of narrative history books in the world, with more than 18 million copies in print.
King of the Ice #1 (Miles Lewis #1)
by Kelly Starling LyonsFrom the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans!Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice skated before, and his friend RJ won't let him forget it. RJ even challenges him to a bet: If Miles skates without falling, RJ will put a &“Miles is the man&” sign on his backpack. But if Miles falls, he has to put one on his that says the same about RJ. Miles can barely focus on the bet, though, because he suspects his beloved Nana has plans to move out of his family's house—and that's just too much to bear. Can he keep his cool with all the pressure from RJ while finding a way to make his grandma stay?
Kiss Hard (Hard Play #4)
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh brings you a sinfully playful contemporary romance between two sworn enemies turned partners in crime… Daniel Esera is a young god on the rugby field, a sexy and charming man who's got the world at his feet. There’s just one problem: his sudden potent attraction to his number one nemesis—Catie River. No. Just no. Not happening. Catie River is on her way to Paralympic gold, and she’s not about to allow Danny “Hotshot” Esera to derail her plans. Too bad her body isn’t cooperating. Even worse? Her heart might be coming along for the ride. No. Nope. Never. The pair are united in their desire to remain enemies…until a stranger’s reckless action threatens both their careers. Now, the only way out for Catie and Danny is to pretend to be in a relationship. How bad can it be? They’re adults in full control of their hormones and their hearts. There will be no kissing. No PDA. And definitely no falling in love. Let the games begin.
Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society
by Amy Hurd Denise M. Anderson Tracy MainieriKraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. The Twelfth Edition focuses on the challenges and opportunities impacting the profession—including dramatic demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in marketing—through an array of pedagogical features, including engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues. Focusing on ten different types of organizations—ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors—the Twelfth Edition is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry
Körperliches Training, Osteoporose und Frakturprophylaxe: Wirkpfade und Vorgehensweise zur optimierten Frakturprophylaxe durch körperliches Training (essentials)
by Michael Fröhlich Wolfgang Kemmler Simon von Stengel Daniel SchöneDas vorliegende essential versteht sich als kompaktes Nachschlagewerk für Fragen und Aspekte rund um ein körperliches Training im Spannungsfeld der Osteoporose und Frakturprophylaxe. Schwerpunkt sind dabei evidenzbasierte Strategien und Handlungsempfehlungen zur Primär- und Sekundärprävention der Osteoporose, respektive zur Frakturreduktion sowie Kontraindikationen und mögliche Bewegungsangebote.
La culpa la tiene el técnico: Historias del loco mundo de los entrenadores
by Jorge SeñoransEste libro nos relata historias locas y profundamente humanas, historias increíbles. Un entrenador que en plena asamblea de la gremial fue hasta su vehículo a buscar una cuchilla choricera para pelear con Juan Ramón Carrasco. Otro que, para cortar una mala racha, hizo subir al 9 de su equipo a un ómnibus con una planta en la cabeza y tiempo después, mandó pintar las paredes y las bombitas del vestuario visitante de negro para que fuera «un ataúd». El que todas las mañanas de invierno se lanzaba en la piscina de agua helada de su casa y llegó a encerrar a sus jugadores en un sótano con tarántulas. La desaparición de Luis Cubilla en pleno partido por temor a una guerra civil, el torneo que se jugó sin entrenadores y las andanzas de Mario Patrón, que se ponía un lápiz detrás de la oreja y diseñaba los partidos con dibujitos en una hoja. Un libro que habla del loco mundo de los entrenadores. Una obra que reúne a personajes como Gerardo Pelusso, que se disfrazó de rockero para reunirse con los dirigentes de un equipo; Luis Garisto, que en Argentina iba a entrenar en subte y cuando venía a Uruguay le gustaba hacer el recorrido del transporte público porque decía que «el olor del ómnibus de CUTCSA es único». Cabuleros como Hugo Bagnulo, que se ponía piedras en la boca y mandaba a sus dirigidos al baño. Sobrios y sin pelos en la lengua, como Hugo de León, que fue declarado persona no grata en Bolivia y se peleó con el argentino Daniel Passarella. Y luchadoras como Leticia Rodríguez, la mujer pionera en dirigir a un plantel de hombres.