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The Treasures of the Olympic Games: An Official Olympic Museum Publication
The first time that the summer Olympic Games has been celebrated in such a glorious form, through 200 colour photographs and 25 removable facsimiles of rare Olympic memorabilia.A book of dreams...for the first time the official Olympic Museum have co-operated in producing an interactive book which allows readers to get closer to the world's greatest sporting spectacle than has ever been possible before.Published in association with Olympic Museum, this exceptional illustrated title brings to life, through over 200 photographs and 25 removable artefacts, the glorious history of the summer Olympic Games.Beginning in 776 BC in ancient Greece through to its revival in 1896 and the 24 subsequent modern games, "The Treasures of the Olympic Games" beautifully captures the organization's absorbing history and a wealth of sporting achievement |
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Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the WorldFrom the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Clemente" and "When Pride Still Mattered" comes the blockbuster story of the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome--17 days that helped define the modern world. |
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Olympic Wandering: Time Travel Through GreeceExperience a magical stroll through time and culture! Dr. David Lundberg takes us on a fascinating journey through an ancient and modern land, looking into the current faces and ancient souls of the Greeks, ... giving a glimpse of eternity. Weaving together high adventure, exciting history, and modern travel, Olympic Wandering is everyday magic!
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The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics:
Athens 2004 Edition
Completely updated, this ultimate Olympic reference includes all records, statistics and medal standings as well as results of the top eight finishers from the 1896 games in Athens to the 2000 edition in Sydney. |
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Headfirst: The Olympic Success Story of Skeleton
HEADFIRST is the success story of how a Texas oil and gas executive took the responsibility of spearheading the campaign to reinstate the sport of skeleton into the 2002 Winter Olympics. A spirited tale of risk, leadership, and determination, HEADFIRST will enthrall sports enthusiasts and readers seeking to be inspired by one man's ambition for success. |
