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Muhammad Ali: The Making of an Icon
by Michael EzraMuhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) has always engendered an emotional reaction from the public. From his appearance as an Olympic champion to his iconic status as a national hero, his carefully constructed image and controversial persona has always been intensely scrutinized. In Muhammad Ali, Michael Ezra considers the boxer who calls himself “The Greatest” from a new perspective. He writes about Ali’s pre-championship bouts, the management of his career and his current legacy, exploring the promotional aspects of Ali and how they were wrapped up in political, economic, and cultural “ownership. ”Ezra’s incisive study examines the relationships between Ali’s cultural appeal and its commercial manifestations. Citing examples of the boxer’s relationship to the Vietnam War and the Nation of Islam-which serve as barometers of his “public moral authority”-Muhammad Ali analyzes the difficulties of creating and maintaining these cultural images, as well as the impact these themes have on Ali’s meaning to the public.
Muhammad Ali (Sports Heroes and Legends)
by Carrie GolusDescribes the life and accomplishments of Cassius Clay--who changed his name to Muhammad Ali--the first boxer to win the world heavyweight championship three times.
Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest
by Thomas HauserStripping away the revisionism to reveal the true nature of the man himself, this new book recounts the life journey of a fighter universally recognized as a unique and treasured world icon. Few global personalities have commanded an all-encompassing sporting and cultural audience like Muhammad Ali. Many have tried to interpret his impact and legacy into words. Now, Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest allows us to more fully appreciate the truth--and understand both the man and the ways in which he helped recalibrate how the world perceives its transcendent figures. In this celebratory volume, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Hauser provides a compelling retrospective of Ali's life. relying on personal insights, interviews with close associates and other contemporaries, and memories gathered over the course of decades on the cutting edge of boxing journalism, Hauser explores Ali in colorful detail inside and outside the ring. Muhammad Ali has attained mythical status. But in recent years, he has been subjected to an image makeover by corporate America as it seeks to homogenize the electrifying nature of his persona. Hauser argues that there has been a deliberate distortion of what Ali believed, said, and stood for, and that making Ali more presentable for advertising purposes by sanitizing his legacy is a disservice to history as well as to Ali himself.
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times
by Thomas HauserA sweeping biography of one of the greatest and most provocative athletes of all time—&“a life that needs to be understood whether you care a whit about boxing or not&” (The Boston Globe). Athlete, activist, rebel, poet, legend—Muhammad Ali stood larger than life in the imagination of hundreds of millions of people around the world. A gold medalist at the 1960 Olympics, he won the heavyweight championship at age twenty-two by conquering Sonny Liston in dramatic fashion. In the weeks after the upset victory, he confirmed his membership in the Nation of Islam and told reporters he would no longer answer to his &“slave name&”: Cassius Clay. The political establishment stripped him of his heavyweight title when he refused induction into the United States Army during the height of the war in Vietnam. Ultimately, Ali returned to reclaim his crown, prevailing in epic fights against the likes of Joe Frazier and George Foreman. His talent and charisma—and above all, his adherence to principle—made him a cultural icon and one of the most beloved sporting figures of all time. But that is only half the tale. Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times is also the story of Ali, the man. Author Thomas Hauser got closer to Ali than any previous biographer. His work—told in Ali&’s own words and those of hundreds of family members, friends, rivals, and others who interacted with &“The Greatest&” over the decades—reveals a deeply spiritual, complex man, whose public and private battles, including his struggle against the devastating effects of Parkinson&’s disease, gave new meaning to the word courage and changed forever our conception of what makes a champion. Heralded by the New York Times as &“the first definitive biography of the boxer who transcended sports as no other athlete ever has,&” Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the legacy of one of the twentieth century&’s most charismatic and controversial superstars. This ebook includes rare photos authorized by Muhammad Ali Enterprises.
Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times
by Thomas Hauser Muhammad AliThis book tries to expose so many more sides to Muhammad, i.e. the real Muhammad, than what the media has exposed them to and make people understand who Muhammad is, what he stands for, and what he's accomplished throughout his life.
Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World
by Mark Collins Jenkins Lennox LewisMany regard Muhammad Ali simply as "The Greatest" heavyweight of all time. Others admire his battles against racial injustice and religious intolerance. A few just call him "Dad." They are all here in this book-fifty men and women of note coming together to celebrate the man Sports Illustrated crowned "Sportsman of the Century": Angelo Dundee, Ali's trainer; Billy Crystal, actor; Sir Henry Cooper, former British and European heavyweight champion; Bert Sugar, journalist and boxing historian; Hana Ali, Muhammad Ali's daughter; Ferdie Pacheco, Ali's fight doctor; and more. This book will be treasured by anyone who has ever been inspired by "The Greatest."
Muhammad Ali: My Views of the Greatest
by Michael ParkinsonSir Michael Parkinson interviewed Muhammad Ali four times and in this memoir you are given a ringside seat for all of the interviews.Muhammad Ali was God's Gift to the interviewer. Funny, articulate, outspoken with a fascinating life story, unparalleled talent and controversial views. These 4 interviews charted Ali's life, revealing significant phases at different times, charting the rise and fall of this kaleidoscope of a man.In Muhammad Ali: A Memoir Sir Michael Parkinson will bring his award-winning journalistic talents to bear on this extraordinary man. The book will mix personal recollections of the times they met with selected transcripts of the famous and, in the case of the 1974 meeting, infamous interviews all brought together and contextualised by a sober and honest assessment of the life and times of a figure that, it is certain, we will never see the like of again. Muhammad Ali: A Memoir is a fresh, revealing and personal account of the life of the most important and enduring cultural figures of our age.
Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend
by Fiaz RafiqThe acclaimed sportswriter shares an intimate biography of the legendary boxer and cultural icon—featuring interviews with family, fellow boxers, and more.Muhammad Ali is one of the most remarkable sports personalities and celebrities of our time. He is a legend who transcended boxing and rose above all sport. A man of mythic proportions, Ali rose to become a prominent feature of our cultural landscape.Through exclusive interviews with family members, close friends, associates, and adversaries, Fiaz Rafiq has compiled a compelling look at Ali’s life, full of fascinating stories and revealing insights. Muhammad Ali’s story is an epic tale of bravery, courage, hope, skill and indomitable will. Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend is the ultimate tribute to one of the twentieth century’s most influential individuals.
Muhammad Ali: A Man of Many Voices (Routledge Historical Americans)
by Barbara L. TischlerMuhammad Ali was not only a champion athlete, but a cultural icon. While his skill as a boxer made him famous, his strong personality and his identity as a black man in a country in the midst of the struggle for civil rights made him an enduring symbol. From his youth in segregated Louisville, Kentucky, to his victory in the 1960 Olympics, to the controversy that surrounded his conversion to Islam and refusal of the draft during the Vietnam War, Ali's life was closely linked to the major social and political struggles of the 1960s and 70s. The story of his struggles, failures, and triumphs sheds light on issues of race, class, religion, dissent, and the role of sports in American society that affected all Americans. In this lively, concise biography, Barbara L. Tischler introduces students to Ali's life in social and political context, and explores his enduring significance as a symbol of resistance. Muhammad Ali: A Many of Many Voices offers the perfect introduction to this extraordinary American and his times.
Muhammad Ali (African-American Heroes)
by Stephen FeinsteinOver the course of his boxing career, Muhammad Ali-born Cassius Clay-became one of the best-known people in the world. This easy biography covers his early life, his conversion to Islam, his resistance to the military draft, and his many boxing titles. Exciting photographs and easy vocabulary bring The Greatest to life. Ideal for early independent readers and beginning reports.
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X: The Fatal Friendship (A Young Readers Adaptation of Blood Brothers)
by Randy Roberts Johnny SmithCelebrate Black History Month and discover the remarkable relationship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, and how their bond affected the movement for Black pride and independence in the 1960s in this nonfiction book for young readers. ★ "From Civil Rights to Black Pride and Black Lives Matter, there isn&’t one social justice movement that these two men haven&’t impacted. Purchase for all American history shelves." —SLJ, starred review Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm helped mold Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and influenced his rise as an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence. Yet when Malcolm was expelled from the Nation of Islam for criticizing the conduct of its leader, Elijah Muhammad, Ali turned his back on Malcolm, a choice that some believe tragically contributed to the minister's assassination in February 1965.Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X is the story of how Ali redefined what it means to be a Black athlete in America, informed by Malcolm's leadership. An extraordinary portrait of love, friendship, and power as well as deceit and betrayal, here is a window into the public and private lives of two national icons, and the tumultuous period in the American Civil Rights Movement that they helped to shape.
Muhammad Ali In Fighter's Heaven
by Victor Bockris'The man who has no imagination Stands on earth He has no wings He cannot fly' Muhammad Ali Just off Highway 61 in northern Pennsylvania, up the dirt drive of a wooded hill lay a place called Fighter's Heaven. This was once the training camp of the 'greatest of all times'. From early '73 through the summer of '74 Victor Bockris visited Muhammad Ali, while Ali was preparing for his epic battle in Zaire to regain the World Heavyweight crown from the fearsome George Foreman. Bockris, who was later to write about people like William Burroughs, Andy Warhol and Lou Reed was less interested in his subject's boxing career and ambitions than in his extraordinary gifts as a poet, preacher and performer. As Muhammad Ali said himself of this book, 'These are some of the things I don't reveal to the public too much'.
Muhammad Ali: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Frank BerriosHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Muhammad Ali--the boxing heavyweight champion, civil rights activist, and the original GOAT (Greatest of All Time)--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Jackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.Simone BilesMisty Copeland
Muhammad Ali: A fresh and personal account of a boxing champion
by Michael Parkinson'A riveting read about an amazing man' THE SUNLegendary boxer Muhammad Ali visited Michael Parkinson's chat show sofa four times, culminating in an iconic interview in 1971. Muhammad Ali: A Memoir is a fresh, revealing and personal account of the life of the most important and enduring cultural figures of our age. An icon of boxing who has inspired the biggest names in boxing, from Mike Tyson to Anthony Joshua, this is the story of boxing's biggest star. Muhammad Ali was God's Gift to the interviewer. Funny, articulate, outspoken with a fascinating life story, unparalleled talent and controversial views. These 4 interviews charted Ali's life, revealing significant phases at different times, charting the rise and fall of this kaleidoscope of a man.In Muhammad Ali: A Memoir Sir Michael Parkinson will bring his award-winning journalistic talents to bear on this extraordinary man. The book will mix personal recollections of the times they met with selected transcripts of the famous and, in the case of the 1974 meeting, infamous interviews all brought together and contextualised by a sober and honest assessment of the life and times of a figure that, it is certain, we will never see the like of again.
Muhammad Ali (Sports Immortals)
by William R. Sanford Carl R. GreenThe boy who grew up to become Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. The date was January 17, 1942. His parents named him Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. Clay was a famous name in Kentucky. Long before the Civil War ended slavery, abolitionist "Cash" Clay had freed his own slaves. The great U.S. senator Henry Clay ran for president in 1832-1844.
Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken? (Wait! What? #0)
by Dan GutmanFrom the best-selling author behind My Weird School: a quirky new biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career through his time as heavyweight champion of the world. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken! is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Mujeres del Camino: Emprender el Viaje
by Cristina Silva Turnes Jane V. Blanchard¿Qué es lo que más le gusta de los libros de aventuras: las descripciones del terreno, la cultura, los retos, el desarrollo personal, la interacción con otros aventureros? En Mujeres del Camino: Emprender el Viaje, Jane V. Blanchard combina todos estos elementos en un relato personal y sincero sobre su peregrinación de ochocientos kilómetros en el Camino de Santiago en 2011— cruzando Los Pirineos a pie desde St-Jean-Pied-de-Port en Francia hasta Roncesvalles en España, y luego atravesando el norte de España hacia el oeste, hasta Santiago de Compostela. Durante más de un milenio, fieles cristianos de todo el mundo han hecho esta peregrinación a la Catedral de Santiago, donde se encuentran las reliquias de Santiago Apóstol. Hoy en día, el Camino de Santiago está reconocido como el primer Itinerario Cultural Europeo y es recorrido por gente de todo el mundo. En el año 2011, más de 183 000 peregrinos han completado esta peregrinación; un 44 % eran mujeres. Aunque Mujeres del Camino trata sobre el viaje de Jane en el Camino de Santiago y sus conversaciones con varias mujeres que conoció durante esta peregrinación, este no es un libro solo “para mujeres”. Es un libro sobre el emprendimiento del Camino, el cambio personal y la magia y belleza del Camino Francés, la ruta de peregrinación más popular a Santiago de Compostela. - Descubra por qué gente de todo el mundo hace el Camino. - Aprenda cómo prepararse para el Camino, descubra los ritos diarios y la camaradería presentes entre los peregrinos de hoy en día en las caminatas de larga distancia. - Imagínese la belleza del norte de España a través de las vívidas descripciones que Jane ofrece. - Comprenda por qué tanta gente decide emprender el Camino. “Una reflexión magnífica y conmovedora sobre el Camino”. ~ Adam Nathan “Me sentí como un peregrino más observando los bellos paisajes que Jane describe, sentí e
The Mulligan: A Parable of Second Chances
by Dr. Ken Blanchard Wally ArmstrongNow a major motion picture! Everyone deserves a second chance on the course--and in life. Join golf pro Wally Armstrong and author Ken Blanchard as they condense decades of practical know-how into a simple book with an incredible, inspiring message: sometimes we all need a mulligan. Meet Paul McAllister. An Ivy League-educated founder of a multimillion-dollar business, Paul was a success in almost everything except life and golf. It only took one Pro-Am afternoon, one short putt, and one airborne putter to send his world flying in a different direction: a mulligan!Golf's gracious do-over, a mulligan, was the beginning of Paul's own second chance. Guided by the wisdom and advice of an old pro, Paul learned about priorities, self-confidence, and playing a good game both on and off the course. You'll learn all about:The importance of friendshipsThe true meaning of forgivenessDetaching from outcomes and embracing positivityThe value of having mentors to guide you along the wayWritten in a parable style, The Mulligan will give you a second chance to change it all, improving your life and your golf game along the way.Praise for The Mulligan: "Wally Armstrong and Ken Blanchard not only understand golf, but life and the value of relationships. They have put together a story that should warm your heart, help your golf game, and just may touch your life."--Jack Nicklaus, golf legend and 1974 inductee to the World Golf Hall of Fame"For those who have learned that golf is more than just a game, The Mulligan will be welcome reading that will provide helpful insights not just for their golf game, but for their lives as well."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters Champion and 2002 inductee to the World Golf Hall of Fame
Multidirectional Speed in Sport: Research to Application
by Paul A. Jones Thomas Dos’SantosDuring field- and court-based sports, players are continually required to perceive their environment within a match and select and perform the most appropriate action to achieve their immediate goal within that match instance. This ability is commonly known as agility, considered a vital quality in such sports and may incorporate a variety of locomotion and instantaneous actions. Multidirectional speed is a global term to describe the competency and capacity to perform such actions: accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and ultimately maintain speed in multiple directions and movements within the context of sports-specific scenarios, encompassing agility, speed, and many other related qualities. Multidirectional speed in sport depends on a multitude of factors, including perceptual-cognitive abilities, physical qualities, and the technical ability to perform the previously mentioned actions. Multidirectional Speed in Sport: Research to Application reviews the science of multidirectional speed and translates this information into real-world application in order to provide a resource for practitioners to develop multidirectional speed with athletes, bringing together knowledge from a wealth of world-leading researchers and applied practitioners in the area of speed and agility to provide a complete resource to assist practitioners in designing effective multidirectional speed development programmes. This text is critical reading for undergraduate and graduate sports science students, all individuals involved in training athletes (e.g. coaches, physiotherapists, athletic trainers), and researchers in the field of sports science and sports medicine.
Multidisziplinäre Perspektiven auf Körper und Gesundheit
by Michael Wendler Stefan Schache Klaus FischerDie Begriffe Körper und Gesundheit sind (nicht erst) seit dem sogenannten body-, corporeal- oder somatic-turn Gegenstand sehr unterschiedlicher Disziplinen und Perspektiven: Die Komplexität der Zusammenhänge, Verschränkungen, Bedingungen des Gegenstandspaares Körper-Gesundheit bis hin zur Identifikation macht es erforderlich, multidisziplinär und multiperspektivisch vorzugehen. In diesem Band sind unterschiedliche Disziplinen und Perspektiven versammelt, die sich aus ihrer Fachgenese und wissenschaftlichen Position heraus mit Körper, Leib und Gesundheit beschäftigen, um v.a. Forschungsfelder zu erschließen und praxeologische Konsequenzen zu benennen.
The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management
by Gregory C. FanelliThe Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management includes the most developed knowledge needed to successfully diagnose and treat knee ligament injuries. This thorough work presents anterior and posterior cruciate and collateral ligament anatomy and biomechanics along with non-invasive methods for diagnosing the extent of injury, such as radiographic and arthroscopic evaluation. Various injuries are discussed in addition to useful treatment techniques, including arthroscopic reconstruction, posterolateral and posteromedial corner injury and treatment, assessment and treatment of vascular injuries, assessment and treatment of nerve injuries, rehabilitation, and post-operative results. Each of these clearly written chapters is accompanied by a wealth of line drawings and photographs that demonstrate both the surgical and non-surgical approaches to examination and treatment.
The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee
by Gregory C. FanelliThe Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management includes the most developed knowledge needed to successfully diagnose and treat knee ligament injuries. This thorough work presents anterior and posterior cruciate and collateral ligament anatomy and biomechanics along with non-invasive methods for diagnosing the extent of injury, such as radiographic and arthroscopic evaluation. Various injuries are discussed in addition to useful treatment techniques, including arthroscopic reconstruction, posterolateral and posteromedial corner injury and treatment, assessment and treatment of vascular injuries, assessment and treatment of nerve injuries, rehabilitation, and post-operative results. Each of these clearly written chapters is accompanied by a wealth of line drawings and photographs that demonstrate both the surgical and non-surgical approaches to examination and treatment.
Multiple Literacies for Dance, Physical Education and Sports (Springer Texts in Education)
by Stephen G. Mogge Shelly Huggins Jaye Knutson Elin E. Lobel Pamela SegalThis book explores a spectrum of literacies relevant to dance, physical education and sports. It examines conceptions of movement literacies, disciplinary literacies and traditional school literacies. It includes theory, research and instructional practice related to the uses of traditional print, multimedia, and embodied physical literacies. These literacies function independently but are also overlapping and mutually reinforcing in comprehensive instructional planning. As movement and activity-related fields continue to explore the potential for multiple literacies, this book introduces numerous possibilities, both conceptual and practical, for consideration. · Pre-service and in-service teachers in dance and physical education programs will learn how to integrate multiple literacies in curriculum design and teaching.· Graduate students will examine theoretical premises of movement and disciplinary literacies and become familiar with original research on these topics.· Teachers, school administrators, coaches and athletic directors will use the book in order to guide the inclusion of movement and activity-based fields in the disciplinary literacy agenda now common in Pre-K through secondary schooling. Media rich chapters, including photographic, video and other graphic images, allow students to access concepts through multiple modalities
Mummies Don't Coach Softball (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #21)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesThere are some pretty weird grownups living in Bailey City. But could the clumsy new softball coach who keeps wrapping up his injuries in bandages really be a mummy? The Bailey School kids are going to find out! Howie shook his head. "Coach Tuttle is clumsy, all right, but he is a normal man." "Yeah," Eddie agreed. "Mummies are dead guys wrapped in toilet paper. Coach Tuttle is definitely alive." "Maybe you're right," Melody said. "After all, mummies don't coach softball." Howie pulled on his softball glove. "Think about it, Liza. What would a mummy be doing in Bailey City?" "I have thought about it," Liza told them. "And I think I know the answer."
Un mundo hecho pelota
by Felipe FernándezTextos ágiles e informativos que nos ayudarán a comprender el fútbol, pero sobre todo el mundo donde vivimos. El fútbol por momentos parece omnipresente. Casi en cualquier rincón del mundo alguien tiene algo para decir sobre el fútbol. O alguien tiene para ver un partido, o lleva puesta una camiseta, o patea un objeto simulando una pelota. Por momentos también es idioma universal, se pueden cruzar dos personas que no hablen la misma lengua, que no recen al mismo dios y que nunca hayan oído hablar del país del otro, y se van a encontrar en el fútbol. Quizá a alguien no le suena Uruguay, pero si uno dice Suárez, Forlán o Cavani la cosa cambia. ¿Cuántos sabrían que Liberia es un país si no hubiera existido George Weah? ¿Quién no se preguntó dónde quedaba Georgia cuando veía su banderita al lado de Kaladze en la formación del Milan? Todo se puede explicar con fútbol, y todos los temas suenan más cercanos si te los cuentan con fútbol. Una futbolista afgana hace lo imposible por salvar a sus colegas cuando vuelve el régimen talibán; Sudán del Sur jugó un partido menos de 24 horas después de independizarse; dos futbolistas iraníes de un equipo griego se negaron a jugar contra un equipo israelí; un jugador suizo hace un gesto albanés cuando le convierte un gol a Serbia; se funda un club en Suecia que lleva los colores y el nombre de la causa kurda; un estadio en Asunción le debe su nombre a la guerra del Chaco; Brasil inventa copas para integrar sus regiones y sus fútboles; la Naranja Mecánica del 74 enfrentando a Uruguay en el mundial en el que el fútbol empezó a ser un negocio global. El fútbol es confluencia de temas como cualquier expresión cultural, para desgracia de aquellos que claman «¡No mezclen fútbol con política!». Como si el asunto no viniera mezclado de fábrica.