Olympic Gangster

Author : Matt Rendell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781845969370

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Olympic Gangster by Matt Rendell Pdf

Restlessly vital and possessed of great physical strength, José Beyaert lived many lives. During the Second World War, he boxed and trafficked arms for the Resistance on his bicycle. After it, he became an international cyclist. In 1948, a mile from the end of the Olympic road race around Windsor Park, he broke away alone to take the gold medal and started an adventure that would last the rest of his life. A Tour de France rider in the sport's golden age, José was invited to open a new velodrome in Colombia, South America. He travelled, intending to stay a month. Instead, driven by his thirst for adventure, he stayed for fifty years, becoming by turns athlete, coach, businessman, emerald-trader, logger, smuggler, perhaps even hired killer. Matt Rendell, who knew José Beyaert and met many of his family, friends and associates, tells the fascinating story of an almost-forgotten sporting hero who, incapable of living by other people's rules, lived his many lives on his own terms.

Author : Michael Gillard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781448217427

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Legacy by Michael Gillard Pdf

'Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins 'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe, The Long Good Friday 'Legacy illustrates the sordid links between business, politics and organised crime' Ioan Grillo, El Narco and Gangster Warlords When billions poured into the neglected east London borough hosting the 2012 Olympics, a turf war broke out between crime families for control of a now valuable strip of land. Using violence, guile and corruption, one gangster, the Long Fella, emerged as a true untouchable. A team of local detectives made it their business to take him on until Scotland Yard threw them under the bus and the business of putting on 'the greatest show on earth' won the day. Protecting the Olympic legacy by covering up a scandal of suspicious deaths and corruption seemed more important than protecting Londoners from the predatory Long Fella and his friends in suits. For others at Scotland Yard, the crime lord was simply too big and too dangerous to take on. Award-winning journalist Michael Gillard took up where they left off to expose the tangled web of chief executives, big banks, politicians and dirty money where innocent lives are destroyed and the guilty flourish. Gillard's efforts culminated in a landmark court case, which finally put a spotlight on the Long Fella and his friends and exposed London's real Olympic legacy.

Author : John Horne,Garry Whannel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000049398

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Understanding the Olympics by John Horne,Garry Whannel Pdf

How did the Olympics evolve into a multi-national phenomenon? How can the Olympics help us to understand the relationship between sport and society? What will be the impact and legacy of the Olympics after Tokyo in 2020? Understanding the Olympics answers all these questions by exploring the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic context of the Games. This thoroughly revised and updated edition discusses recent attempts at future proofing by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the face of growing global anti-Olympic activism, the changing geo-political context within which the Olympics take place, and the Olympic histories of the next three cities to host the Games – Tokyo (2020), Paris (2024), and Los Angeles (2028) – as well as the legacy of the London (2012) Olympics. For the first time, this new edition introduces the reader to the emergence of ‘other Games’ associated with the IOC – the Winter Olympics, the Paralympics, and the Youth Olympics. It also features a full Olympic history timeline, many new photographs, refreshed suggestions for further reading, and revised illustrations. The most up-to-date and authoritative textbook available on the Olympic Games, Understanding the Olympics is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the Olympics or the wider relationship between sport and society.

Author : Martin Hurcombe,Philip Dine
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000848588

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Sport and the Pursuit of War and Peace from the Nineteenth Century to the Present by Martin Hurcombe,Philip Dine Pdf

This volume of wide-ranging essays by sport historians and sociologists examines the complex relations of war, peace and sport through a series of case studies from South and North America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and New Zealand. From formal military training in the late nineteenth century to contemporary esports, the relationship between military and sporting cultures has endured across nations in times of conflict and peace. This collection contextualizes debates around the morality and desirability of continuing to play sport against the backdrop of war as others are dying for their nation. It also examines the legacy and memory of particular wars as expressed in a range of sporting practices in the immediate aftermath of conflicts such as the World Wars and wars of independence. At the same time, this book analyses the history of sport and peace by considering how sport can operate as a pacification in some contexts and a tool of reconciliation in others. Together, and through an introductory framing essay, these essays offer scholars of sport, conflict studies and cultural history more broadly a multinational analysis of the war-peace-sport nexus that has operated throughout the world since the late nineteenth century. Chapter 11 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.taylorfrancis.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. Funded by Tokyo University.

Author : Jeroen Heijmans,Bill Mallon
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810871755

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Historical Dictionary of Cycling by Jeroen Heijmans,Bill Mallon Pdf

The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolvedinto racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well asdiscussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

Author : Gary Armstrong,Richard Giulianotti,Dick Hobbs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317747024

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Policing the 2012 London Olympics by Gary Armstrong,Richard Giulianotti,Dick Hobbs Pdf

The summer Olympic Games are renowned for producing the world’s biggest single-city cultural event. While the Olympics and other sport mega-events have received growing levels of academic investigation from a variety of disciplinary approaches, relatively little is known about how such occasions are experienced directly by local host communities and publics. This ethnography examines the everyday policing of the London Borough of Newham in relation to the London 2012 Olympics. It explains how police defined, monitored, prioritized, contained and investigated ‘Olympic-related’ crime, and how ‘Olympic-related’ policing connected to the policing of Newham. The authors examine how the threat of terrorism impacted on the everyday policing of the 2012 Olympics, as well as the exaggeration of other threats to the Games – such as youth gangs – for political reasons. The book also explores local resistance to Olympic policing, and the legacy of the Games with regard to policing, local housing, demographics and social exclusion. Discussing the lessons that can be learned for the future staging of sporting mega-events, this book will appeal to scholars and students with interests in sport, policing, crime and criminology, mega-events, event management, urban studies, global studies and sociology.

Author : Alison Liebling
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1020 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-02
Category : Criminology
ISBN : 9780198860914

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The Oxford Handbook of Criminology by Alison Liebling Pdf

With contributions from leading authorities, this is the definitive guide to current criminological theory, research, and policy.The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics studied on criminology courses, indispensable to students, academics, and professionals alike.· 43 chapters written by over 85 leading academics exploringrelevant theory, cutting-edge research, policy developments, and current debates, encouraging students to appreciate the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of criminological discourse· Includes detailedreferences to aid further research· Chapters updated to reflect recent cases, statistics, and scholarship, as well as significant current events such as Covid-19 and social justice movements.· New chapters added presenting research on topical issues including victimology, hate crime, desistance, cybercrime, atrocity crimes, convict criminology, security and smart cities, prison abolitionism, comparative criminology, sex offending, and networkcriminology.Digital formats and resourcesThe seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- Thee-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The accompanying online resources include essay questions and links to useful websites for each chapter, along with guidance on answering essay questions and access to chapters from previous editions.

Author : Kermit Alexander,Alex Gerould,Jeff Snipes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476765761

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The Valley of the Shadow of Death by Kermit Alexander,Alex Gerould,Jeff Snipes Pdf

"Former NFL star Kermit Alexander tells the ... true story of the ... massacre of his family and his subsequent years of despair, followed by a spiritual renewal that showed him a way to rebuild his family and reclaim his life"--Amazon.com.

Author : Sue Barancik
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0810850338

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Guide to Collective Biographies for Children and Young Adults by Sue Barancik Pdf

Help middle and high school students find the books they need for school reports quickly and easily. The author has indexed the lives and accomplishments of more than 5,700 notable men and women from ancient through modern times in this tool that will aid librarians, media specialists, and teachers with a student's search to find biographies written especially for their age group.

Author : Ruhel Chisty FRACI CChem A,MRSC CChem
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781304372512

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in India powerful gangster ,criminals of Hindu religion , also live this way , as in INDIA courts None of victim dare to put evidence against them hence Indian court , can not do any things , if some victim try to put evidence in co by Ruhel Chisty FRACI CChem A,MRSC CChem Pdf

Author : David Goldblatt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780393254112

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The Games: A Global History of the Olympics by David Goldblatt Pdf

“A people’s history of the Olympics.”—New York Times Book Review A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year The Games is best-selling sportswriter David Goldblatt’s sweeping, definitive history of the modern Olympics. Goldblatt brilliantly traces their history from the reinvention of the Games in Athens in 1896 to Rio in 2016, revealing how the Olympics developed into a global colossus and highlighting how they have been buffeted by (and affected by) domestic and international conflicts. Along the way, Goldblatt reveals the origins of beloved Olympic traditions (winners’ medals, the torch relay, the eternal flame) and popular events (gymnastics, alpine skiing, the marathon). And he delivers memorable portraits of Olympic icons from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, the Dream Team to Usain Bolt.

Author : H. Lenskyj,S. Wagg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780230367463

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The Palgrave Handbook of Olympic Studies by H. Lenskyj,S. Wagg Pdf

A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and political issues related to the Olympics. An essential, 'one-stop' volume for a wide range of academics, students and researchers.

Author : Gillian Evans
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781137290731

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London's Olympic Legacy by Gillian Evans Pdf

This book provides a unique perspective on the behind the scenes planning of London's Olympic legacy. The author had unprecedented access to the legacy organisations, institutions, and individuals involved with the 2012 Games. This has allowed her, in a highly accessible and engaging style, to capture a sense of the unfolding drama as attempts were made in London to harness the juggernaut of Olympic development, and its commercial imperative, to the broader cause of meaningful post-industrial regeneration in East London. The book argues that London will become the test-case city against which the legacies of all future Olympic Games, and other sporting mega-events, will be judged. The author provides the first in-depth case study of a mega-event legacy planning operation, and sets out a constructive conclusion, which details the lessons to be learnt from London's experience. Exploring the relationship between mega event planning, and post-industrial urban regeneration, this book will appeal to scholars across Sociology, Sport and Olympic studies, Anthropology, Urban Studies and Geography as well as policymakers and practitioners in urban and sport planning.

Author : Michael Schlossheimer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786409894

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Gunmen and Gangsters by Michael Schlossheimer Pdf

Gangsters such as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano were considered by many people to be the most exciting personalities of the 1920s and 1930s. The public was hungry for press coverage about these mysterious and dangerous men. Most reports about them were sketchy, as the reporters did not want to get on the bad side of the racket bosses. Hollywood's response to the public's fascination was to portray the lives of gangsters on the movie screen, using actors such as Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and Edward G. Robinson. Perhaps surprisingly, these men received not-so-favorable reviews from the Academy Award voters, and as their popularity grew with the public, censorship dictated other actors be brought in to play the roles. That's what this book is about--the personal and professional lives of William Bendix, Charles Bickford, Ward Bond, Broderick Crawford, Brian Donlevy, Paul Douglas, William Gargan, Barton MacLane, and Lloyd Nolan, second-string actors who replaced the big names and did a memorable job. A filmography is supplied for each actor.

Author : Stephen Richards
Publisher : Mirage Publishing
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Criminals
ISBN : 1902578015

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Viv "and the Geordie Mafia" by Stephen Richards Pdf

Featuring interviews with those close to the Geordie Godfather who was gunned down in a gangland hit, this book is the follow up to Viv (Graham) - 'Simply the Best'. It reveals stories of Graham's life and of his murder, and includes a comparison between nightclubs in Liverpool and Newcastle.