Swifter Higher Stronger

On the eve of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, an acclaimed children's sports writer paints a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the games, recounting their fascinating history, culture, politics, and athletes. Photos.

‘Soaring to Success in Business & Leadership: Swifter, Higher, Stronger!’ is a captivating journey into the world of leadership and personal growth, guided by the majestic eagle. Drawing inspiration from the eagle's extraordinary traits- swiftness, height, and strength- this book explores key qualities that empower leaders and individuals to achieve greatness. From visionary leadership and teamwork to persistence, resilience, embracing failure, and leadership by example, each chapter uncovers essential lessons, blending real-world examples, actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of nature's wisdom. Readers embark on a transformative adventure, learning to navigate challenges, set audacious goals, and inspire others through their actions. This book serves as a compelling reminder that lessons from the eagle are powerful and can help us all soar to new heights in our personal and professional lives.

Bigger Faster Stronger (BFS) remains the premier training program for high school and college athletes. The third edition of the Bigger Faster Stronger book includes the latest research; training protocols for strength, speed, power, flexibility, balance, and agility; and new content on balance, safety, and plyometrics.

A New York Times bestseller “A smart and important book.”—Gretchen Reynolds, author of The First 20 Minutes Publications as varied as Wired, Men’s Fitness, and The New Yorker are abuzz over the New York Times bestseller Faster, Higher, Stronger. In it, veteran journalist Mark McClusky explains how today’s top athletes are turning to advanced technology and savvy science to improve their performance. Sports buffs and readers of David Epstein and Gretchen Reynolds will want to join McClusky as he goes behind the scenes everywhere from the Olympics to the NBA Finals, from the World Series to the Tour de France, and from high-tech labs to neighborhood gyms to show how athletes at every level can incorporate cutting-edge science into their own workouts.

'Soaring to Success in Business & Leadership: Swifter, Higher, Stronger!' is a captivating journey into the world of leadership and personal growth, guided by the majestic eagle. Drawing inspiration from the eagle's extraordinary traits- swiftness, height, and strength- this book explores key qualities that empower leaders and individuals to achieve greatness. From visionary leadership and teamwork to persistence, resilience, embracing failure, and leadership by example, each chapter uncovers essential lessons, blending real-world examples, actionable strategies, and a deep understanding of nature's wisdom. Readers embark on a transformative adventure, learning to navigate challenges, set audacious goals, and inspire others through their actions. This book serves as a compelling reminder that lessons from the eagle are powerful and can help us all soar to new heights in our personal and professional lives.

Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.

Describes in detail the most recent rapid growth and cross border activities and linkages of an industry of large global media conglomerates.

This is a reprint of ISBN 978-0-901-357-42-7 'Corporate social responsibility' has been around as a recognised discipline for decades - but how many people really understand what it's all about, and how it can benefit their business? Do the right thing is unlike any other book on this complex subject. Forget baffling jargon and complicated theory. This book will help you get to grips with improving your organisation's environmental management, sustainability, health and safety and trading ethics with straightforward guidance and tips. You'll understand the basics, recognise the benefits and get ready to put principles into practice from day one. This books is a must if you work in: health and safety environmental management quality HR risk insurance a senior management role in a commercial, public, charity or voluntary organisation. Read this book and you will: develop a clear understanding of how to combine business competitiveness with social responsibility get real world examples with case studies on companies from Body Shop to BP recognise how your organisation will benefit - bottom line and brand - with a business case for every set of CSR actions get a ready-made information network with links to essential online resources be able to check your understanding and stretch your working knowledge with 20 'Test your thinking' exercises