Author: David Wallechinsky
Publisher: Amazon Difital Services LLC - Kdp Print Us
ISBN: 9781937530709
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"Published in anticipation of the 2014 Sochi Games, The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics has been expanded to include the rules and scoring for all the upcoming events. The book also looks at the history of each Olympic event from inception to the present day, including discontinued events and the four skating events first featured, before the creation of the Winter Olympics, in the 1908 London Summer Olympics. From speed skating to snowboarding, bobsled to ice hockey, the book gives the medals tables, timings, distances, and scores. But much more than a statistical compendium, the book also offers an abundance of Winter Olympic history, anecdotes, and lore, as authors David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky bring alive the most dramatic moments from the Games and celebrating the many extraordinary individuals who have competed."--Publisher's description.
The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics
Author: David Wallechinsky
Publisher: Amazon Difital Services LLC - Kdp Print Us
ISBN: 9781937530709
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"Published in anticipation of the 2014 Sochi Games, The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics has been expanded to include the rules and scoring for all the upcoming events. The book also looks at the history of each Olympic event from inception to the present day, including discontinued events and the four skating events first featured, before the creation of the Winter Olympics, in the 1908 London Summer Olympics. From speed skating to snowboarding, bobsled to ice hockey, the book gives the medals tables, timings, distances, and scores. But much more than a statistical compendium, the book also offers an abundance of Winter Olympic history, anecdotes, and lore, as authors David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky bring alive the most dramatic moments from the Games and celebrating the many extraordinary individuals who have competed."--Publisher's description.
Publisher: Amazon Difital Services LLC - Kdp Print Us
ISBN: 9781937530709
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
"Published in anticipation of the 2014 Sochi Games, The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics has been expanded to include the rules and scoring for all the upcoming events. The book also looks at the history of each Olympic event from inception to the present day, including discontinued events and the four skating events first featured, before the creation of the Winter Olympics, in the 1908 London Summer Olympics. From speed skating to snowboarding, bobsled to ice hockey, the book gives the medals tables, timings, distances, and scores. But much more than a statistical compendium, the book also offers an abundance of Winter Olympic history, anecdotes, and lore, as authors David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky bring alive the most dramatic moments from the Games and celebrating the many extraordinary individuals who have competed."--Publisher's description.
2010 Winter Olympics
Author:
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The Winter Olympics
Author: Nick Hunter
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1432976990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Describes how the Winter Olympics started, how they are organized, star performers, and what can be expected at the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 1432976990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Describes how the Winter Olympics started, how they are organized, star performers, and what can be expected at the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia.
Patriot Hearts
Author: John Furlong
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
ISBN: 1553657942
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
When John Furlong and his family emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted them with "Welcome to Canada. Make us better," an imperative that has defined Furlong's life ever since. A passionate athlete with a track record of community service, he was roped into acting as spokesperson for Vancouver's incipient Olympic bid movement back in 1996, and then spent the next fourteen years living and breathing the Olympics. Furlong and his organizing team, including some 25,000 volunteers, orchestrated a remarkable Winter Games. Patriot Hearts is the story of how they did it.
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
ISBN: 1553657942
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
When John Furlong and his family emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted them with "Welcome to Canada. Make us better," an imperative that has defined Furlong's life ever since. A passionate athlete with a track record of community service, he was roped into acting as spokesperson for Vancouver's incipient Olympic bid movement back in 1996, and then spent the next fourteen years living and breathing the Olympics. Furlong and his organizing team, including some 25,000 volunteers, orchestrated a remarkable Winter Games. Patriot Hearts is the story of how they did it.
Inside the Olympic Industry
Author: Helen Lenskyj
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791447550
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Analysis from the perspective of those adversely affected by the social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of hosting an Olympic Games.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791447550
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Analysis from the perspective of those adversely affected by the social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of hosting an Olympic Games.
Patriot Hearts
Author: John Furlong
Publisher: D & M Publishers
ISBN: 1553657950
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games—an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly. When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with “Welcome to Canada. Make us better”—an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate, accomplished athlete with a track record of community service, Furlong was a volunteer for Vancouver’s Olympic bid movement when it began in 1996 and then spent the next 14 years living and breathing the Olympics. Furlong and his organizing team, including 25,000 volunteers and many partners, orchestrated a remarkable Winter Games. Patriot Hearts is the story of how they did it. Working with Globe & Mail columnist Gary Mason, Furlong recounts the leadup to the Games and describes how he handled seemingly insurmountable setbacks—such as the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, a global recession and the washedout snow at Cypress Bowl — to achieve a runaway success and, ultimately, a pivotal moment of nationhood.
Publisher: D & M Publishers
ISBN: 1553657950
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games—an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly. When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with “Welcome to Canada. Make us better”—an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate, accomplished athlete with a track record of community service, Furlong was a volunteer for Vancouver’s Olympic bid movement when it began in 1996 and then spent the next 14 years living and breathing the Olympics. Furlong and his organizing team, including 25,000 volunteers and many partners, orchestrated a remarkable Winter Games. Patriot Hearts is the story of how they did it. Working with Globe & Mail columnist Gary Mason, Furlong recounts the leadup to the Games and describes how he handled seemingly insurmountable setbacks—such as the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, a global recession and the washedout snow at Cypress Bowl — to achieve a runaway success and, ultimately, a pivotal moment of nationhood.
The Economic Impact of the 2010 Vancouver, Canada, Winter Olympics on Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Centennial Olympic Congress Report: Congress of unity
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athletics
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athletics
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Great Moments in Olympic Skating
Author: Jo-Ann Barnas
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629686522
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Skating tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in skating, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629686522
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Skating tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in skating, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Multiparty Agreement for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralymic Games
Author: Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description