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Assembly
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National Union Catalog
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Sprint to Fame
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Kenyan Running
1997 British Society of Sports History - Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History The record-breaking achievements of Kenyan athletes have caught the imagination of the world of sport. How significant really is Kenya in the world of sports? This book, the first to look in detail at the evolution and significance of a single sport in an African country, seeks to answer these and many other questions. Kenyan Running blends history, geography, sociology and anthropology in its quest to describe the emergence of Kenyan athletics from its pre-colonial traditions to its position in the modern world of globalized sport. The authors show the qualities of stamina and long distance running were recognized by early twentieth century travellers in east Africa and how modern running was imposed by colonial administrators and school teachers as a means of social control to replace the indigenous fold traditions.
Moscow 5000
In the Luzhniki Olympic Stadium, a race for life and death is taking place – and every single second counts... Moscow, 1980: athletes from around the globe are preparing for the men’s 5000 metre race. Each has their own hopes for gold and a unique set of challenges to face on the track ahead. With the clock ticking and the arena roaring, tensions are running high. However, that is not the only race taking place. Away from the eyes of the crowd, a CIA double agent seeking to defect to the USA must evade capture by the KGB, whilst a Ukrainian nationalist cell counts down the seconds to a catastrophic bomb plot that puts the lives of everyone in the arena at risk. What should be a day of celebration soon becomes a lethal mission to steal secrets and save lives. Inside Luzhniki, time is not on anyone's side – every single second counts in this race for more than just Olympic gold... High-octane and razor-sharp, Moscow 5000 is a political thriller perfect for fans of Jack Higgins and Ben Macintyre.
