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Rising above : how 11 athletes overcame challenges in their youth to become stars
\"Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages\"-- Provided by publisher.
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How Close Are We to Gene Doping?
2 As troublesome as traditional, drug-based doping has long been, the emergence of gene doping is seen by some to represent an ominous new opportunity in cheating technology.3 The concept of gene doping grew out of the important development in die early 1970s of a novel approach in medicine that promised to treat human disease by attacking underlying genetic defects. [...] was born the idea of gene therapy.4 In early, phase I safety studies, gene therapy has produced effective treatments for a number of diseases, such as pediatric immune deficiency, a genetic form of blindness, and neurodegeneration,5 with more sure to come in the very near future.
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Eyeshield 21
Fearful Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life, but when he puts on special football gear, he attains unbelievable speed that may just help him become a legendary high school football star.
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The Biological Passport
Another loophole is that banned substances, for a variety of reasons, are sometimes impossible to detect: they can be designed to elude specific tests, new substances can be made for which there are no tests, and a genetic trait - missing copies of a gene called UGT2B17, which makes testosterone soluble in urine - renders testosterone doping invisible to conventional urine tests. A handful of sports federations have used die biological passport on a trial basis, but it is becoming more widespread because the World Anti-Doping Agency, which leads the international effort against banned sports enhancement, just released guidelines on its use.
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The playbook : 52 rules to aim, shoot, and score in this game called life
\"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Making Sense of Fairness in Sports
Cheating evolves constantly. Dozens of athletes were barred from the Winter Olympics for taking banned substances. Gene doping is on the horizon. Questions have arisen about which athletes count as “female.” What does it take to keep sports fair? And what does fairness require?
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Russell Westbrook : style drivers
This book is a collection of stylish and inspiring images and text that provide a rare glimpse into Russell Westbrook's world, revealing how he uses style as a psychological weapon on and off the court and how he has redefined the role of a contemporary athlete turned cultural figure. From photographs documenting his bold and cutting-edge outfits worn during the playoffs to images of his collaborations with global style brands and original quotes and interviews with fellow athletes, designers, and creative figures that inspire Westbrook, this book explores how to be fearless and confident in fashion and in life, what it means to be stylish, and the importance of authenticity in everything from style and music to art and business. This all-access volume is an essential for his fans and readers interested in sports, style, design, and popular culture.
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