Olympics category: 421 books

This book is an introduction to the Olympics for children. It tells the story of the Olympics, the Winter Games, Summer Games and the Paralympics with photographs showing the sports included as well as each having a short description. There are brief introductions to the ceremonies involved, the flag,...

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany and now the inspiration for the PBS documentary “The Boys of ‘36'.” For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope...

This is your complete guide to Taekwondo at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about taekwondo, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect on the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Taekwondo in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympian!

This is your complete guide to BMX Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about BMX, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look BMX in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympian in BMX!

This is your complete guide to Mountain Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about mountain cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Mountain Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic mountain cyclist!

This is your complete guide to Track Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about track cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look Track Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic track cyclist!

This is your complete guide to Marathon Swimming at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about open water swimming, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect on the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Marathon Swimming in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic swimmer!

This is your complete guide to Road Cycling at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about road cycling, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Road Cycling in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic Road cyclist!

The 1960 Olympic Winter Games were a long-shot effort that succeeded beyond the wildest expectations. Working in a sparsely populated valley in the Sierra Nevada with only rudimentary facilities, organizers created a world-class Olympic site in four short years. For the only time in Olympic history,...

This is your complete guide to Marathon and Race Walk at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about the marathon, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at the marathon and race walk events in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic endurance athlete!

London bid leader and British Olympic hero Sebastian Coe, Tony Blair and David Beckham all played a part in winning the most competitive race for the Games in Olympic history. But it was far from plain sailing and the campaign was a rollercoaster ride of emotions: full of drama, controversy and tears...

When a city wins the right to hold the Olympics, one of the oft cited advantages to the region is the catalytic effect upon the urban and transport projects of the host cities. However, with unparalleled access to documents and records, Eva Kassens-Noor questions and challenges this fundamental assertion...

On 6 July 2005, the world held a collective intake of breath as IOC president Jacques Rogge declared: 'The games of the 30th Olympiad in 2012 are awarded to the city of … London.' Despite the images of jubilant crowds in the streets of Britain's capital, there were some, like Lance Forman,...

Ever wondered what motivates and inspires Olympic athletes? And have you ever wondered and wished for their secrets of success? Could you apply their thinking, their persistence, their dedication to your life, your business?For the first time ever this eBook 'Motivation and Inspiration...