A Visitors Guide To The Ancient Olympics

Author : Neil Faulkner
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300160291
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Visitor's Guide to the Ancient Olympics written by Neil Faulkner and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential handbook for the 21st-century citizen seeking a lively guided tour of the ancient Greek Olympics. Travel back to the heyday of the city-state and classical Greek civilization. Enter this distant, alien, but still familiar culture and discover what the Greeks did and didn’t do during five thrilling days in August, 388 B.C. In the Olympic Stadium there were no stands, no shade—and no women allowed. Visitors sat on a grassy bank in the searing heat of midsummer to watch naked athletes compete in footraces, the pentathlon, horse and chariot races, and three combat sports—wrestling, boxing, and pankration, everyone's favorite competition, with virtually no rules and considerable blood and pain. This colorfully illustrated volume offers a complete tour of the Olympic site exactly as athletes and spectators found it. The book evokes the sights, sounds, and smells of the crowded encampment; introduces the various attendees (from champions and charlatans to aristocrats and prostitutes); and explains the numerous exotic religious rituals. Uniquely detailed and precise, this guide offers an unparalleled opportunity to travel in time, back to the excitement of ancient Olympia. “Splendidly captures the excitement, the razzmatazz, the intensity, glamour and squalor of the ancient Olympics. Packed with anecdotes and intriguing facts, the careful scholarship behind this wonderful little book is presented with gusto.”—Philip Matyszak, author of Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day “Ultimately the ancient Olympics were more of an epic frat party full of booze and sex than a prestigious sporting competition, and Faulkner paints that picture well.”—Moira E. McLaughlin, The Washington Post

Author : Jhonny Núñez
Publisher : Wayland
ISBN 13 : 9781526310095
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ancient Olympic Games written by Jhonny Núñez and published by Wayland. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games. Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women. This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics for children aged 7+.

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Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Olympia written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is part of a series of documents designed to help teachers prepare for a visit to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne with their class. It includes a number of pedagogical resources that introduce and explore the various themes of the Ancient Games exhibition.

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1641710179
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves on your side, Greece can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Greece Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnesian Peninsula How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Sparta, Mystras, Delphi, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese. Spending a week or less in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Athens!

Author : Peter Tarlow
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0128051000
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sports Travel Security written by Peter Tarlow and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports Team Security examines the security needs for sports teams and events of all sizes. This groundbreaking book provides a fundamental model for sports team security that can be applied almost universally, from youth sports to the Super Bowl and World Cup. The book develops, compares, and contrasts current methodologies in sports security, for both amateur and professional athletes, examining which paradigms work best and under which circumstances. This valuable information is applicable to nearly anyone involved in the safety of athletes, including event managers, law enforcement, parents, school administrators and coaches, security practitioners, tourism industry professionals, and legal professionals. It explores areas rarely investigated, providing key advice for creating best practices and guidelines in sports team security. Examines sports team security methodologies, helping to determine which paradigms work best and under which circumstances Provides a generic template for sports team security, with checklists and log sheets provided for each type of system Discusses sports team security in relation to large and small teams, and even in single-player sports, as well as unique requirements to accommodate differences in age, culture, climate, language, geography, religion, and gender Reviews security for special-needs athletes for events like the Special Olympics or Paralympic Games Applies academic and practical knowledge for both security students and practitioners

Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 037589473X
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hour of the Olympics written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will she get herself—and Jack—into Olympic-size trouble? Find out in Hour of the Olympics. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Author : Donald G. Kyle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118613562
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World written by Donald G. Kyle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World updates Donald G. Kyle’s award-winning introduction to this topic, covering the Ancient Near East up to the late Roman Empire. • Challenges traditional scholarship on sport and spectacle in the Ancient World and debunks claims that there were no sports before the ancient Greeks • Explores the cultural exchange of Greek sport and Roman spectacle and how each culture responded to the other’s entertainment • Features a new chapter on sport and spectacle during the Late Roman Empire, including Christian opposition to pagan games and the Roman response • Covers topics including violence, professionalism in sport, class, gender and eroticism, and the relationship of spectacle to political structures

Author : William H. Freeman
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449691056
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science in a Changing Society written by William H. Freeman and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the introductory or foundation course, the Eighth Edition of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science in a Changing Society provides a modern, comprehensive, and balanced introduction to the fields of physical education, exercise science and sport science. The eighth edition details the latest data and technologies, and outlines the varied elements, origins, and developments of these related disciplines. It identifies the conflicts existing in the field, along with discussions related to what the degree should be called, as well as the names of the departments. The text also examines the history, the current state, as well as the expected future issues and trends in physical education. The text is organized in an easy-to-follow format, first defining the profession of exercise sciences and sports, followed by an overview of the disciplines that study the cultural, social, and scientific foundations of this field. In later chapters, it builds upon that foundation and examines career development and job opportunities, looking at the traditional fields of teaching and coaching, the expanding career options of sport management, and the new world of the technological workplace. • Chapter 1, What is our Field?, provides a modern look at the discipline of physical education • Chapter 14, Current Issues in American Exercise Science and Sport, includes new sections on digital technologies, online education, and digital media which further explore the changes in physical education, exercise science, and sport science • Provides the latest data and statistics on the major health crisis of childhood obesity Additional Resources: For Instructors: • LMS-ready Test Bank containing over 150 questions with page references • PowerPoint Lecture Slides, organized by chapter for ease of use, and highly illustrated and editable • Instructor’s Manual For Students: The Navigate Companion Website includes a wealth of study aids and learning tools to help students get the most out of their course. Resources include: • Practice Activities • Weblinks • Interactive Glossary • Flashcards • Crossword Puzzles

Author : Nancy Day
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN 13 : 9780822530763
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece written by Nancy Day and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0375823786
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greece and the Olympics written by Mary Pope Osborne and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2004-06-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they do for fun? Where were the very first Olympics held? How are our modern Olympics similar to the ancient Olympics? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!