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Revived in 1896 by the prompting of Baron de Coubertin, the Olympic Games have become the largest sporting occasion in the world. From a nine sport Olympiad attracting 241 athletes, the Games have grown into a 28 sport spectacle attracting over 10,000 competitors. From Spiridon Louis' triumph in the first marathon to Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis' multi-medal efforts, this is the ultimate history of more than one hundred years of sporting endeavours. A fascinating documentary detai

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The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven L. Kent (Author) Format: Paperback (624 pages) Edition: 1 ISBN 10: 0761536434 ISBN 13: 9780761536437 Publisher: Prima Life Published: 25 Apr 2002 5 in stock Item Condition: Brand New Price:£11.93List Price: £14.99You Save:£3.06 (20%) Quantity: 1 2 3 4 5 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

This magnificent commemorative anthology features 25 firsthand accounts from the UK's finest journalists. It draws upon all aspects of the London 2012 experience, including the renovation of the Olympic Park, the nationwide Torch Relay, inspiring performances by individuals and teams, the innovative Cultural Olympiad and spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Powerfully written narratives convey the intense emotion of these defining moments and consider individual achievements in the wider...

About this book Highland Games expert Webster charts a history of the events at the heart of Scotland's sporting and cultural life. Uncovering the true origins behind today's traditions, Webster details the development of the gatherings from ancient Celtic roots to current international status. He examines the tradition's influence in the global sporting arena, and how Highland Games attracted mass appeal and participation long before the advent of the modern Olympics. Complemented by archival prints...

The definitive history of South African cricket between 1876 and 1914, written on a territorial basis by a number of contributors. Britton, 'Cricket Books, The 100 Best', 1929: 'Hailed by everyone as a great work.' Padwick, 3600.

1st edition. 8vo. 201pp. Near fine in the very good pictorial dustwrapper. Previous owner's name and address to fly-leaf.

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Aden - Kathiri 1966 History of Olympic Games surch 35 fils in 70c (Co-operation) positional corner block of 4 showing 'large dot' variety (R2/1) unmounted mint

VOLUME ONE List of Illustrations, Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. The Game of Tarot 2. The Early Stages of the Game in France and Switzerland 3. Classic Eighteenth-century Tarot outside Italy 4. Grosstarock 5. Swiss Tarot, Troggen or Troccas 6. Tarot in Lombardy 7. Tarok-l’Hombre 8. Tarot in Peidmont and Savoy 9. Modern French Tarot 10. Ferrera 11. Bolgonese Tarocchino 12. Minchiate 13. Rome and Naples 14. Sicilian Tarocchi VOLUME TWO List of Illustrations, Acknowledgments Preface Introduction...

Fixing the System: A History of Populism, Ancient and Modern

Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics – not an occasional intruder in the form of a boycott, protest, or act of terrorism. In this probing social history, distinguished by a lively mix of journalism and scholarship, Allen Guttmann discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000. Recounting the memorable and significant athletic events of the Olympics in terms of their social and political impact, Guttmann demonstrates that the modern games...

The Olympics' Strangest Moments: Extraordinary But True Tales from the History of the Olympic Games by Geoff Tibballs (Author) Format: Paperback (288 pages) Edition: Re-issue ISBN 10: 1905798237 ISBN 13: 9781905798230 Publisher: Robson Books Ltd Published: 07 Jul 2008 2 in stock Item Condition: Used - Good Price:£2.59List Price: £6.99You Save:£4.40 (63%) Quantity: 1 2 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

The History Channel presents: The Great Battles of Rome is a unique action video game that transports the player all the way into the epic atmosphere of the age of Rome. You find yourself in the front line of the most spectacular battles against barbarian hordes living, and fighting, with the Roman Empire. Accompanied by the voice of the great Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the player is catapulted into an exclusive mix of game and History Channel TV clips, which narrate the history of the Roman Empire...

Skillfully interweaves scientific explanation with the biography of the greatest geologist of the 20th century. Shows how radioactivity was used to solve the greatest Time question of all and explains in non technical language, the discovery and development of radioactivity and the history of the atom. Figures, tables, 216pp. 2000

A succinct history of baseball, newly revised and updated. In this third edition of his lively history of America's game, widely recognized as the best of its kind, Benjamin G. Rader expands his scope, covering record crowds and record income, construction of new ballparks, a change in the strike zone, a surge in recruiting Japanese players, and an emerging cadre of explosive long-ball hitters.

Lord's Entire New System of Ornithology or Oecumenical History of British Birds, first edition , engraved title, 36 hand-coloured plates (of 114, numbered 1-36) by and after Lord, ownership inscription of "William Beckwith, Peacocks Heath House, Etchingham, 1850", contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt, t.e.g., scuffed [Nissen IVB 572; Fine Bird Books, p.91; Wood, p.441], folio (475 x 280mm.), for the Author, 1791

1st thus. 8vo. 116pp. including tables and photos. Internally very good, leaves clean and bright, central join only, cracked but binding holding. In the original rich blue gilt embossed cloth, very light shelf wear else very good condition. Bears the official stamp of the Athletes village from Los Angeles, 1932. Signed to the front and rear endpapers in pencil by 25 competitors from 1932 games, including at least 7 gold medallists - Romeo Neri (Italy - Gymnastics), Dallas Bixler (USA - Gymnastics...

Vintage Games explores the most influential videogames of all time, including Super Mario Bros., Grand Theft Auto III, Doom, The Sims and many more. Drawing on interviews as well as the authors' own lifelong experience with videogames, the book discusses each game's development, predecessors, critical reception, and influence on the industry. It also features hundreds of full-color screenshots and images, including rare photos of game boxes and other materials. Vintage Games is the ideal book for...

Introducing the complexities of psychology's origins, the material in this book is presented with support for students learning the context of historical, cultural, social, and philosophical developments. It is useful for courses in History, Systems of Psychology, and History of Science or Philosophy.

Open Agency | Hardback 140 pp. |ISBN: 9780956912701

In Japan, night soil, or black water, was formerly used as fertilizer for agriculture. However, during the rapid economic growth that took place after 1960, chemical fertilizers began to be adopted for agriculture and night soil was almost abandoned. How to treat the excess of night soil then became a big challenge to tackle. From that time a variety of night soil treatment technologies have been developed and the Japanese government has actively promoted the construction of night soil treatment...

Details Comprising an Editor's Preface, Author's Foreword, Introduction, sixty-three chapters of profusely illustrated text plus a Bibliography, Glossary, and comprehensive 34-page Index, this is the most complete and authoritative account ever published of every aspect of the Pistole Parabellum—the world's most collectable handgun. Volume I discusses and depicts the historical antecedents of the Parabellum with emphasis on the Borchardt C93, and documents the derivation of the Parabellum from the...

Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Featuring a deep, cinematic single-player Battlefield experience loaded with adventure and dark humor, Battlefield: Bad Company delivers the Battlefield's' trademark sandbox gameplay in a universe where nearly everything is destructible.

Campaign mode composed of 21 Missions across 4 unique Operations Varied mission types, including Attack, Infiltration, Defence, Escort and Sabotage 44 different battlefield maps consisting of 3 different environments: countryside, snow and cities 36 types of unit: command infantry, armored vehicles and aircrafts, special units (including snipers, elite forces and commandos) fighters and bombers + more Detailed video & in-game cut-scenes, depicting the evolution of the Campaign with...

This highly anticipated follow-up to History: Great Battles Medieval sees you take the role of General Patton in command the Third U.S Army. Patton's Campaign will see you advance through the path actually taken by the Third Army across the Western European Theatre, taking on the advancing Nazi forces in both high-level strategic RPG-style management and tactical turn-based battles

Pandora, now free of the Vane Foundation, travels the United States at the wheel of her Cadillac, the sound of Born to be Wild on her radio, looking for Players in the Great Game to rob. She crosses paths with a jinx, a luck-eater chained and manipulated by the owner of a large casino. Pandora decides to help him, and in the process organize the heist of the century. The conclusion to this Secret History spin-off wraps up the Games of Chance weekly event!

Two hardback books in a fantastic presentationbox celebrating the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 25 most iconic moments of London 2012. The perfect gift for lovers of good journalism, quality first hand accounts from athletes and journalist alikeand for anyone who relished the atmosphere and excitement of London 2012.