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Author by : Astrid Arditi
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-02-06
Publisher by : Astrid Arditi
ISBN : 0998311634
A hero's tournament. A defiant contender. Does one girl have the courage to take on Mount Olympus? Olympian Challenger is the first book in a bold YA urban fantasy trilogy. If you like Greek mythology, forbidden romance, and feats of courage, then you'll love Astrid Arditi's heroic coming-of-age tale....
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Author by : Astrid Arditi
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-09-25
Publisher by : Astrid Arditi
ISBN : 0998311642
"Hope always kept her feet on the ground until she started flying with the Greek gods. After being crowned the new heroine of Olympus, she’s become her own myth and legend. But when the gods give Hope a challenge to find the goddess of eternal life, she’s caught in a deadly dilemma. As she travels back to the earthly realm to fulfill her mission, Hope knows that carrying out her task would sacrifice humanity. But when she discovers her own mysterious legacy, her choices become that much more complicated."--Amazon.com...
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Author by : Astrid Arditi
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019-10-03
Publisher by :
ISBN : 0998311669
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Author by : John Naber
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-05-15
Publisher by :
ISBN : 0578844664
An illustrated collection United States Olympic & Paralympic history featuring 100 trivia questions and the stories behind them by John Naber, a gold medal Olympian....
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Author by : John Naber
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 1999
Publisher by : Griffin Publishing
ISBN : 1882180984
Without exception, the athletes who contributed these chapters have addressed groups, large and small, in their collective mission to share the power and relevance of their Olympic experiences. The message hidden just beneath the surface of each chapter is that Olympic champions are not extraordinary people, rather, they are ordinary people who merely have been able to accomplish extraordinary things in the area of life that matters most to each of them. Within each of us lies a dormant form of an Olympian, waiting to be awakened....
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Author by : Danielle Kettlewell
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019-07-21
Publisher by :
ISBN : 1922093653
The Unlikely OlympianStep into Your Fears To Achieve Your Dream Danielle Kettlewell wasn't an Olympian, or so she thought. There was a huge barrier that stood in the way of her competing for Australia in the world's largest sporting event, and it wasn't her fitness, ability or money: it was Danielle Kettlewell. In her book, 'The Unlikely Olympian' Danielle reveals how the little voice inside her head whispering 'what if...' was her savior, the two-letter catalyst that pushed her to go through the process of trialing for the Games. While for many the dedication and commitment to training would take its toll, Danielle also had to juggle her inner emotions. Self-doubt, a lack of confidence and fear were her enemies but, as she grew physically stronger through training and exercise, she also developed mental processes that challenged her thought patterns and self-doubts. Dreams became a possibility... Prepare as Danielle takes you on her journey through her emotions and thought patterns that may (or may not) lead her to Rio 2016. Prepare not to be a bystander; come on the journey for your own good. Along the way, you will learn how to acknowledge, how to address and how to change your mindset for the better. While competing at the Olympic Games might not be your challenge, Danielle's experience and learning tools apply to all. The Unlikely Olympian will show you... How the key to change is to accept that something needs to happen. Danielle opens about her fears and feelings in a way that allows the reader to do the same. If something is holding you back from achieving your dreams, now is the time to do something about it. How to acknowledge and re-address your Limiting Self Beliefs (LSB). By recognising the thought patterns that hold us back in life, you will notice them, pick them apart and, ultimately, move forwards. How to reach out for help. While many self-help books focus on doing all the hard work alone, Danielle encourages you to seek advice and inspiration from outside sources. In combination with your inner-beliefs and guidance, the two form a powerhouse that helps you to achieve your goals and vanquish self-doubts. How to ignite your passions so that you are on a journey you enjoy. If there's something you love to do - now's the time. How to recognise your gifts and your abilities - they are there, realise them. How to use setbacks and challenges as opportunities for growth and resilience. How to get your mojo back - essential reading if you've been stagnating. How to face fear and work through it. A challenge isn't a genuine challenge if you don't meet some adversity along the way! How to become self-aware - and how to learn from your new found awareness. How to be present and grateful - training your mindset to one of thankfulness. Only you truly know if you are held back by limited self-doubts, fear and a lack of confidence. If you see the words and like the way they sound, only you can imagine what it might feel like to experience them, to internalise them and let them play out in your life. In the words of Danielle Kettlewell, "We are who we believe that we are - so make sure the belief is in alignment with your soul's desire to be who you KNOW you CAN be."...
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Author by : ANON,
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-05-10
Publisher by : A&C Black
ISBN : 9781408165034
The vast majority of us can only dream of being an Olympic-level athlete - but we have no real idea of what that means. Here, for the first time, in all its shocking, funny and downright bizarre glory, is the truth of the Olympic experience. It is an unimaginable world: the kitting-out ceremony with its 35kg of team clothing per athlete the pre-Olympic holding camp with its practical jokes, resentment and fighting, and freaky physiological regimes the politicians' visits with their flirty spouses the vast range of athletes with their odd body shapes and freakish genetics the release post-competion in the Olympic village with all the excessive drinking, eating, partying and sex (not necessarily in that order) the hysteria of homecoming celebrations and the comedown that follows - how do you adjust to life after the Games? The Secret Olympian talks to scores of Olympic athletes - past and present, from Munich 1960 right through to London 2012, including British, American, Australian, Dutch, French, Croatian, German, Canadian and Italian competitors. They all have a tale to tell - and most of those tales would make your eyes pop more than an Olympic weightlifter's....
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Author by : Bob Richards
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2009-08
Publisher by : Revell
ISBN : 9780800732721
What makes a champion? Olympic champion Bob Richards says it's the will to win no matter what the odds. In The Heart of a Champion, he shares the incredible stories of athletes who have overcome hardship, disability, racism, sexism, and more to become the best the world has ever seen. A celebration of hard work and the indomitable human spirit, this book captures Richards's contagious enthusiasm for individual greatness as well as the beauty of working as a team. These inspirational true stories have been loved for fifty years. Now repackaged for a new generation of athletes and coaches, The Heart of a Champion is poised to influence thousands more with its message of hope and perseverance....
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Author by : Anthony Ervin
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016-03-14
Publisher by : Akashic Books
ISBN : 9781617754647
The Olympic swimmer reveals the wild and challenging journey that took place between two gold medals: “Inspiring, humorous, and often profound.”—People Magazine Anthony Ervin is an Olympic swimmer who won the gold at nineteen—and that may be one of the least interesting things about him. An athlete of Jewish and African-American descent who is also a practicing Buddhist, he auctioned off the medal he won in Sydney to help raise funds for victims of the 2004 tsunami. He had grown up battling Tourette’s syndrome, and later struggled with suicidal depression, drinking and drugs, and a period of homelessness. This blend of memoir and biography, written by Ervin in collaboration with trainer Constantine Markides, is part spiritual quest, part self-destructive bender involving Zen temples, fast motorcycles, tattoo parlors, and rock 'n' roll bands—revealing the journey that preceded his remarkable 2016 Olympic comeback as the oldest individual gold medal winner in swimming. Winner of the 2018 Buck Dawson Author Award presented by the International Swimming Hall of Fame “Gripping…Readers will understand the psyche and life of elite athletes as never before.”—Library Journal “A celebrated Olympian recounts how he rose to the top of his sport, crashed, and found redemption…The author never flinches at revealing his less-than-perfect past, and the humility he demonstrates at coming to terms with his own egotism and personal shortcomings makes the book frequently compelling. A provocative and refreshingly honest redemption memoir.”—Kirkus Reviews...
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Author by : Katie Hoff
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-10-23
Publisher by :
ISBN : 1735919306
Autobiography of Olympic swimmer, Katie Hoff. "Blueprint" is a candid account of the extraordinary life and athletic journey of one of America's greatest athletes and a champion in every way-the remarkable two-time Olympian Katie Hoff. "As a young swimmer growing up in Maryland, I was so fortunate to see first-hand the grace of Katie in and out of the pool. Her honesty and passion about her sporting and personal life shine through the pages of this well-written book, making it a must-read." -Katie Ledecky...