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Esta obra é uma homenagem ao Esporte Paralímpico e à sociedade brasileira, pois retrata, de maneira cuidadosa e signifi cativa, a relação entre o esporte e a sociedade contemporânea, propiciando a n……続きを見る

Neste livro, o leitor terá a oportunidade de conhecer as origens do Rugby em Cadeiras de Rodas (RCR) no mundo e no Brasil; as patologias que tornam uma pessoa elegível para a sua prática; as princip……続きを見る

Regras de Competição da IAAF são um ponto definitivo para a padronização do Atletismo em todo o mundo, e a presente edição reafirma a decisão da CBAt de vir adotando, desde sua fundação, tais regras……続きを見る

A evolução do esporte olímpico resgata a história de uma atividade humana que nasceu como exercício de aprimoramento físico para a caça ou a guerra, tomou a forma de lazer e competição ao longo dos ……続きを見る

Um grupo de estudantes viaja à Grécia para pesquisar sobre a origem dos Jogos Olímpicos na Antiguidade. Em suas andanças pelos museus e sítios arqueológicos, descobrem que a prática esportiva na Gré……続きを見る

Esta obra apresenta a trajetória desde o início de 2009, quando surgiu a primeira equipe de paradesporto no SESI-SP, que engloba o voleibol sentado, a bocha paraolímpica, o futebol de PC (paralisia ……続きを見る

À semelhança de um thriller, a prosa envolvente de Dave Zirin conduz o leitor pelos fascinantes bastidores da Copa e das Olimpíadas do mundo contemporâneo. Espetáculos produzidos para a televisão, o……続きを見る

The Olympics: The Basics is an accessible, contemporary introduction to the Olympic movement and Games. Chapters explain how the Olympics transcend sports, engaging us with a range of contemporary p……続きを見る

Advances in technology have always had a significant impact on sport. This book surveys the next generation of emerging technologies and considers how sport managers, governing bodies and officials ……続きを見る

This "startlingly good and vividly illuminating book" sheds new light on the Fascist sports spectacle that transfixed the world ( The Spectator). For two weeks in August 1936, Nazi Germany achieved ……続きを見る

On 4 August 2012 Jessica Ennis kicked off what some described as the greatest night in British sporting history. For her it was the end of a long, winding, and sometimes harrowing road. Nobody was u……続きを見る

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE OTHER HAND 'An inspirational and moving novel in so many ways, and everyone should read it' The Times 'Strikingly well writte……続きを見る

Cross-cultural management is an important facet of the globalized sport industry. Sport managers must be skilled at working with individuals from diverse cultures and aware of the key issues affecti……続きを見る

The 1936 Berlin Olympics brought together athletes, politicians, socialites, journalists, soldiers and artists from all over the world. But behind the scenes, they were a dress rehearsal for the hor……続きを見る

Inspiration, something much needed in these times, abounds as Sir Steve relates the entertaining tales of his fellow sportsmen and women that spurred on his success. From Jonny Wilkinson’s famous dr……続きを見る

Exclusive to this ebook-only edition, relive the incredible summer of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games with this inspirational series of articles from the Telegraph, available as a colle……続きを見る

Complete with stunning, specially selected photographs, Sir Steve Redgrave recounts his favourite Olympic stories and reveals what it is that makes these moments truly great. All the stars of past a……続きを見る

With a show-jumping career spanning over forty years, Nick Skelton is a legend in the equestrian world. No other rider has won so many major competitions on so many different horses and he is as pop……続きを見る

This fascinating collection of essays explores the complex economic, political, cultural and social claims over sport, from multi-disciplinary perspectives including philosophy, history, political s……続きを見る

'Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins 'Gillard's detailed investigation ma……続きを見る

Sports participation opportunities for individuals with impairments are increasing. Whether an athlete is beginning a sport or competing on the world stage for a podium finish, nutrition is recogniz……続きを見る

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic "Miracle on Ice," Mike Eruzioneーthe captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goalーrecounts his amazing career on ice, t……続きを見る

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident. After two years of inte……続きを見る

The first ever inspirational memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold dec……続きを見る

Kaitlin Sandeno is a world champion swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record holder. Now she uses her platform to help others, as the national spokesperson for the Jessie Rees Foundat……続きを見る

Le magnifiche vicende sportive del Dream Team di fioretto femminile italiano cominciano ufficialmente la notte del 4 agosto 1992, quando quattro schermitrici d’oro si aggirano per le ramblas di Barc……続きを見る

A historical look at the illustrious Marine Corps Marksmanship teams Major Barde's extensively researched and footnoted book is considered the definitive text on the history of the US Marine Corps s……続きを見る

"O mito é o nada que é tudo." - Fernando Pessoa A Professora. Dra. Katia Rubio premia a comunidade acadêmica do Esporte com um novo livro de proporções "olímpicas". Atletas olímpicos brasileiros mos……続きを見る

La Revue internationale et stratégique n° 114 – Organisations sportives internationales : la transition forcée Eu égard à leur poids diplomatique et économique et à leur dimension universelle, diffi……続きを見る

It’s Impossible to Forget Tonya Harding. She will be forever remembered as a tough-talking, hard-living athlete who would do anything to become an Olympic Gold Medalist. But was Tonya Harding a misu……続きを見る