Begleiten Sie uns auf eine literarische Weltreise!
Buch zum Bücherregal hinzufügen
Grey
Einen neuen Kommentar schreiben Default profile 50px
Grey
Jetzt das ganze Buch im Abo oder die ersten Seiten gratis lesen!
All characters reduced
Absurd Olympic Moments - cover

Absurd Olympic Moments

Gideon Vale

Übersetzer A AI

Verlag: Publifye

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Beschreibung

Absurd Olympic Moments explores the lighter side of the Games, diving into bizarre and unexpected events that have shaped Olympic history. It's not just about gold medals; the book uncovers rule changes that defied logic, instances of shocking competitor behavior, and the influence of politics and society on the Games. For example, early Olympic rules once allowed live pigeon shooting as a medal sport, highlighting how much the Games have evolved.

 
The book examines three key themes: the evolution of Olympic rules, the impact of political and social climates, and human behavior under pressure. By exploring these themes, the book presents the Olympics as a microcosm of global history, reflecting societal values and human nature.

 
One section of the book explores instances where rule changes resulted in chaotic or unfair outcomes while another focuses on competitor actions, from blatant cheating to acts of protest, that challenged the established order.

 
Using official records, news reports, and biographical accounts, the book approaches these unusual moments with a blend of historical analysis and engaging storytelling.

 
The book progresses from the foundational principles of the Olympic movement, through absurd moments, and ends with a discussion of the lessons learned and their lasting impact.
Verfügbar seit: 03.04.2025.
Drucklänge: 63 Seiten.

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

  • Co-writing a Book - Collaboration and Co-creation for Authors - cover

    Co-writing a Book -...

    Joanna Penn, J. Thorn

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.  
     
    Co-writing can be an amazing experience when two minds come together to create something new in the world. Or it can be a painful process that ends in disaster! In this short book, bestselling authors J. Thorn and Joanna Penn share tips on how to successfully co-write a book and avoid the pitfalls along the way. It includes excerpts from their private co-writing diary, honest notes written every day on a fiction project that will help you on your own journey, and a sample co-writing agreement. 
     
    In this book, you will discover:  
    What is co-writing? 
    Benefits of co-writing 
    The difficulties of co-writing 
    Finding the right person to co-write with 
     
    Before you start:  
    Written legal agreement 
    Practicalities and process of co-writing and co-creation 
    Excerpts from Risen Gods co-writing diary 
    What happens if it goes wrong? 
    Other types of collaboration and co-creation 
    Tips for multi-author boxsets 
    Tips for managing a multi-author collaboration 
     
    Thoughts on a four author collaboration:  
    Authors on a Train from Chicago to New Orleans 
     
    Appendix 1:  
    Example agreement 
     
    If you want to improve your writing skills and your productivity, co-writing might be the right thing for you. Download a sample and try the book now.
    Zum Buch
  • 150 Great American Events - Important Moments in History that Forged a Nation - cover

    150 Great American Events -...

    William J. Bennett, John T.E. Cribb

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation's history. Now, in this new two-volume series compiled from The American Patriot’s Almanac, Bennett and Cribb’s masterful grasp of our history offers 150 examples of fascinating details of great American events. 
    A two-volume series compiled from William J. Bennett's bestselling book, revised and updated. 
    150 Great American Events includes:American drama and interesting facts about American figuresObscure details about American historyPatriotic facts to broaden one’s sense of the pastBold personalities and internal conflictsDiscoveries, ideas, and more 
    In these easy-to-read entries, historical American events reemerge not as cold facts or boring details in a textbook, but as authentic events experienced by full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation. Great for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and people who are interested in American history.
    Zum Buch
  • Reconstructing the Dreamland - The Tulsa Riot of 1921: Race Reparations and Reconciliation (Updated Edition) - cover

    Reconstructing the Dreamland -...

    Alfred L. Brophy

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The 1921 Tulsa Race Riot was the country's bloodiest civil disturbance of the century. Thirty city blocks were burned to the ground, perhaps 150 died, and the prosperous black community of Greenwood, Oklahoma, was turned to rubble.Alfred L. Brophy draws on his own extensive research into contemporary accounts and court documents to chronicle this devastating riot, showing how and why the rule of law quickly eroded. Brophy shines his lights on mob violence and racism run amok, both on the night of the riot and the following morning. Equally important, he shows how the city government and police not only permitted looting, shootings, and the burning of Greenwood, but actively participated in it by deputizing white citizens haphazardly, giving out guns and badges, or sending men to arm themselves. Likewise, the National Guard acted unconstitutionally, arresting every black resident they found, leaving property vulnerable to the white mob.Brophy's stark narrative concludes with a discussion of reparations for victims of the riot through lawsuits and legislative action. That case has implications for other reparations movements, including reparations for slavery. This updated edition features a new foreword by Randall Kennedy.
    Zum Buch
  • Margaret Thatcher - The Iron Lady - cover

    Margaret Thatcher - The Iron Lady

    50 50minutes

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Margaret Thatcher in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Margaret Thatcher. In the 1970s, the United Kingdom was struggling economically in comparison with its stronger European counterparts. Thatcher, the country's first female Prime Minister, recognised the need for drastic economic reform, despite its potential to cause social upheaval. Known for her inflexible and unemotional stance in the face of strikes, the deaths of IRA prisoners, a violent war in the Falklands and even a narrow escape from a bomb in her bedroom, Thatcher remains a divisive figure in politics.In just 50 minutes you will: • Learn about the background of the United Kingdom's famous first female Prime Minister, the Iron Lady • Gain a deeper understanding of Thatcherism, the collective name for Thatcher's economic and social reform policies • Discover the measures taken by Thatcher during her time in power in both domestic and foreign policyABOUT 50MINUTES.COM|History & Culture50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
    Zum Buch
  • A Rare Recording of Hunter S Thompson - cover

    A Rare Recording of Hunter S...

    Hunter S. Thompson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 - February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author who founded the gonzo journalism movement, a style in which the writer becomes a central figure and participant in the events of the narrative. He rose to prominence with the publication of Hell's Angels (1967) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1972). The following is from a 1975 interview on gonzo journalism.
    Zum Buch
  • Misfortune on Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row - cover

    Misfortune on Cleveland’s...

    Alan F. Dutka

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Extreme wealth could buy a mansion in Millionaires' Row but not immunity from unsavory business dealings or shameful behavior. 
     
     
     
    May Hanna gave her millionaire ex-husband's hired Pinkerton detectives the slip to sneak out of the country. To escape financial embarrassment, James Potter, the manager of a prominent Euclid Avenue apartment building, gave his family cough medicine laced with poison, killing his entire family including himself. Married to a Millionaires' Row doctor, the infamous con woman Cassie Chadwick posed as Andrew Carnegie's illegitimate daughter and forged a fake $5 million check. Author Alan Dutka delves into sixteen tales of anguish and deceit that offer a startling perspective on Cleveland's super-rich.
    Zum Buch