David Goldblatt
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English
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A renowned sportswriter describes the reinvention and modern history of the Olympic Games, from its rebirth in 1896 Athens to the present, highlighting all the classic moments of highest achievement, including Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice and Usain Bolt. --Publisher's description.
"The definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic Gamesby one of the most celebrated sportswriters of our time,"--NoveList.
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English
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"A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our time-by its preeminent historian. In the twenty-first century, soccer commands the allegiance, interest, and engagement of more people in more places than any other phenomenon in the world. David Goldblatt-author of the acclaimed, best-selling The Ball Is Round-charts the sport's global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization. With breathtaking scope and unparalleled...
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English
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"Travel through time to witness some of the most extraordinary and colorful events in world history with this unusual and entertaining guide that includes fascinating cultural details from each period, including what and where to eat, what to wear, how to act like a local, and most importantly, how to stay alive." --
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"An illustrated guide to the skills, rules, tactics, and coaching of soccer that covers the history of the game, positions, equipment, formations, passing, volleying, injuries, FIFA confederations, competitions, and other related topics."--
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"Profiles twelve contemporary artists from three urban centers: Berlin, Johannesburg, and the San Francisco Bay Area." --
"The only series on television in the U.S. to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists, this is a Peabody Award winning biennial program that allows viewers to observe the artists at work, watch as they transform inspiration into art, and hear how they struggle with both the physical and visual challenges of achieving...
