Man and beast exert themselves to survive-by fight, flight, or submission. Respecting the pecking order prevents conflict, but when leaders are challenged, lethal fights for dominance may occur. Ho...
Once every four years, the best athletes gather at the Summer Olympic Games in tests of speed, strength, and teamwork. Learn about the most popular events and how they captivate audiences around th...
"Blind? I think there's no doubt that Marla Runyan can see things much clearer than most of us with 20/20 vision." --Lance Armstrong Marla Runyan was nine years old when she was diagnosed with Star...
From the basic biomechanics of throwing to in-depth information on the discus, javelin, hammer, and shot put, Complete Book of Throws brings it all together to improve your techniques--and your dis...
of which one side is the front of the palace, with a doorway, the other a wall with a gateway. The storytellers are on the palace side: the gamblers, on the gateway side. Close to the gateway, agai...
Chapters: Belgian Decathletes, Belgian High Jumpers, Tia Hellebaut, Christine Soetewey, Francois Gourmet, Frederic Xhonneux, Leon Dupont, Natalia Jonckheere, Eddy Annys, Walter Herssens. Source: Wi...
What was it like to attend the ancient Olympic Games? With the summer Olympics' return to Athens, Tony Perrottet delves into the ancient world and lets the Greek Games begin again. The acclaimed au...