People have been drawn to the challenge of swimming the English Channel since the first recorded attempt. In this book, venerated sports writer, author and Channel swimmer John Goodbody celebrates the 150th anniversary of Captain Matthew Webb's first successful crossing in 1875 by telling his story and those of many of the outstanding men and women who have achieved the feat since, as well as those intrepid individuals who failed – or even died trying. Compiled with research from publicati...

‘I’ve had the unique privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible moments in Olympic history. This book beautifully captures these extraordinary events and the athletes who made them possible. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate stories of human triumph, this is a must-read.’ – Sir Steve Redgrave CBEDive into the thrilling world of the Summer Games during the Paris Olympics 2024Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Ti...

This unique history of the Olympics, first issued in 2008, has been updated to include the Beijing Olympics and released to coincide with the London event. Written by the prize-winning sports journalist John Goodbody, and with a fascinating personal documentary featuring one of Britain's leading Olympians, Sebastian Coe, who is now heading the 2012 Games, this is an ideal opener!

This unique audiobook history of the Olympics, first issued in 2008, has been updated to include the Beijing Olympics and released to coincide with the London event. Written by the prize-winning sports journalist John Goodbody, and with a fascinating personal documentary featuring one of Britain’s leading Olympians, Sebastian Coe, who is now heading the 2012 Games, this is an ideal opener!

An unusual release on audiobook format! The 2008 Beijing Olympics take place in August. John Goodbody, for many years chief sports news writer for The Times, has covered every Olympics since 1964. In this entertaining and informative account, he tells the main stories of each of the modern Olympics. Here are some of the heroes and heroines who have made sporting history, as well as the main disasters and scandals that attend the world’s greatest sporting event.

The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience of living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West.      Scholars, politicians, and business people became experts in their adapted culture. Some learned the native language...

Winner of the Bridgewater State College Class of 1950 Distinguished Faculty Research AwardToward the end of the nineteenth century, as young women began entering college in greater numbers than ever before, physicians and social critics charged that campus life posed grave hazards to the female constitution and women's reproductive health. "A girl could study and learn," Dr. Edward Clarke warned in his widely read 1873 book Sex in Education, "but she could not do all this ...

"Say goodbye to sugar cravings and hello to a refreshed mind and body in just three days with this powerful Sugar Detox guide. Packed with easy-to-follow tips and delicious recipes, you'll reset your relationship with sugar and feel amazing in no time. Ready to start your transformation?"

Born in Bristol, England, in April 1939, John Potter developed an interest in weightlifting as a sport at around 16 years of age. Following in his father's footsteps as a weightlifter, he had already achieved some remarkable records by the age of 19. In 1961, John moved to Rhodesia to work, and by 1966 he was Rhodesian Power Lifting Champion. Returning to the United Kingdom in 1971, he became a county power lifting champion, opening his own gym in 1991. John and his wife Louise are now in ...

In "Dante: The Central Man of All the World," John T. Slattery undertakes an incisive examination of Dante Alighieri'Äôs multifaceted contributions to literature and philosophy. Through a meticulous analysis of Dante's works, particularly "The Divine Comedy," Slattery illuminates Dante'Äôs exploration of the human condition, moral philosophy, and the intricacies of the soul's journey towards God. Employing a blend of literary criticism, historical context, and philosophical inquiry, the bo...