Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing, and at London 2012 became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics. For the first time, Leisel candidly describes what it's like to be thrust into the limelight so young. She reveals the constant pressure she was under - from coaches, from the media and from herself - to be perfect. Despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered depression, and at one time planned to take her own life. In London, criticised in the media for her weight, and appalled by the bulling and dysfunction in the Australian swim team, Leisel nevertheless handled herself with great composure. She has emerged with maturity and good humour, having finally learnt how to be herself and live with confidence. Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style.

Held in Germany, the 1936 Olympic Games sparked international controversy. Should athletes and nations boycott the games to protest the Nazi regime? More Than Just Games is the history of Canada's involvement in the 1936 Olympics. It is the story of the Canadian Olympic officials and promoters who were convinced that national unity and pride demanded that Canadian athletes compete in the Olympics without regard for politics. It is the story of those Canadian athletes, mostly young and far more focused on sport than politics, who were eager to make family, friends, and country proud of their efforts on Canada's behalf. And, finally, it is the story of those Canadians who led an unsuccessful campaign to boycott the Olympics and deny Nazi Germany the propaganda coup of serving as an Olympic host. Written by two noted historians of Canadian Jewish history, Richard Menkis and Harold Troper, More than Just Games brings to life the collision of politics, patriotism, and the passion of sport on the eve of the Second World War.

My name is Roberto La Barbera, I'm a Paralympic champion. My life changed forever on June 1, 1985, when my right leg left me on the road connecting Alessandria with Novi Ligure, in Italy, wedged between the metal fender and radiator of a big fat sand-colored Alfasud. The book you're buying tells the story of my life without frills, in hopes that reading it may give a smile to those who, unfortunately, have lost all hope. To those who are thinking that life will no longer be normal, after making a mistake.

La gran lecci n de vida que recibi "Mauri," al notificarle su m dico ur logo que ten a c ncer de pr stata y sobrevivir a una cirug a complicada que lo mantuvo en convalecencia por m?'s de 2 meses, lo motiv a meditar sobre la necesidad de escribir sus experiencias deportivas como corredor, ciclista y atleta "m ster," aport ndolas mediante los programas de entrenamiento que utiliz, para ganar competencias de ciclismo, triatlones ol mpicos, medios Iron Man, un tercer lugar en el Iron Man y destacadas participaciones en innumerables carreras pedestres desde 5km. hasta el marat n. Sin duda servir como una gu a para aquellos que quieran disfrutar de cualquiera de estos deportes sin importar su edad, adem?'s sepan que con la adquisici n de este ejempla, contribuyen con un granito de arena con los ni os que padecen c ncer y son tratados en el Centro Estatal de Cancerolog a Dr. Miguel Dorantes Mesa en Xalapa, Veracruz.

Leroy Goes To The Olympics, a children's graphic novel by Sybil Blazej-Yee, Concept by Dr. Michael Sheps, Artwork by Toran Joseph. Leroy Dixon's story is based on interviews with the Olympic athlete and conveys his struggle and the people who cheered him on through years of training. His life is sure to inspire 3rd to 5th grade boys who love to find out more about a real sports figure. The graphics feature refreshing artwork by a young new illustrator.