Resultados para "Memoria" en Deportes y aire libre

En la tradición de Jane Goodall y Dian Fossey, Robert Sapolsky, uno de los divulgadores científicos más reconocidos en la actualidad, cuenta la fascinante historia de cómo dejó las comodidades de la universidad para compartir durante más de dos décadas su trabajo de campo con una tropa de traviesos babuinos en la sabana africana. Sólo un joven idealista podía aterrizar en el corazón de Kenia esperando encontrar ahí una versión animada de lo que había visto y estudiado hasta entonces en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Nueva York.

Entre Ella Maillart et le reportage d'investigation : les aventures d'Alissa Descotes-Toyosaki dans des zones du globe ultra-dangereuses : d'abord à Fukushima dès mars 2011 ; puis au Niger, dans les mines d'uranium d'Arlit exploitées alors par Areva et qui fournissaient la majorité du parc nucléaire français ; dans celle d'Azelik, exploitée par la Chine et aux conséquences écologiques désastreuses ; dans la mine d'or artisanale de Tagharaba, exploitée uniquement par les Touaregs ; ou encore en Mauritanie, dans le camp de réfugiés de Mbera, où des milliers de nomades ont fui le nettoyage ethniq

Alaska: A Land Without Mercy. On this trail, probability is a rumor—whispered through grit, grief, and the rattle of what’s left standing. From a young age, David was thrust into the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, working in remote villages building homes in some of the world’s most isolated corners. Amid breathtaking beauty and deadly danger, he faced not only the elements but also the influence of a hardworking, persuasive stepfather, cultural clashes, and deep psychological trials.

Vivir sin fecha de expiración no es una guía para migrar ni una historia de éxito contada desde la distancia. Es el relato honesto de una familia que decidió empezar de nuevo sin tener todas las respuestas.

In 2020, Paul Harris aka 'The Warrior Walker' set off on a walking pilgrimage around the UK that would rebuild his life from rock bottom and change the way he saw the world forever. With only £300 in his pocket and a 30-kilo rucksack on his back, Paul decided to leave his life as he knew it and took up wild camping, slept rough, struggled along the coast paths of Devon, Cornwall and Wales in the sideways rain, and wading through knee-high snowdrifts around the Scottish islands and the burning summer sun on England's east coast. Walking was therapy. Nature was restorative.

Leigh Steinberg built an empire representing the world’s greatest athletes, negotiating record-breaking deals and living at the pinnacle of success. But when personal and financial struggles brought his world crashing down, he faced the toughest challenge of all: rebuilding himself from the ground up. In The Comeback, Steinberg shares the hard-won lessons that helped him reclaim his purpose and create a life of meaning and impact.

Obstáculos existem para deixar a vida mais emocionante. Não há adversário forte demais. Não há treino pesado demais. Sempre é possível mais: lutar mais, ganhar mais e, principalmente, se esforçar no limite. Muito além do limite.

James E. Rix, a Memphis native, shares a lifetime of experiences intertwining basketball, civil rights, and personal growth in his debut book, “A Life of Basketball, Civil Rights and Beyond.” This narrative is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

One moment can change everything. For Danielle, it was a late-night drive home from a music festival with her fiancé, Shane—a drive that ended in a devastating car accident. Shane’s last moments were spent calling out for her, ensuring rescuers would find her in time. His sacrifice saved her life… but nothing could save her from the grief and trauma that followed.

Das Reisen ist Nina Sedanos große Leidenschaft. Ihr Leben in Frankfurt kann sie auf die Dauer nicht erfüllen und sie fasst einen mutigen Entschluss: Sie wird Geld ansparen, ihren Job aufgeben und alle 193 UN-Staaten bereisen. Voller Elan und Lebensfreude macht sie sich auf in die Ferne. Unterwegs erlebt sie Aufregendes, taucht in fremde Kulturen ein, knüpft Freundschaften, stößt manchmal an ihre Grenzen und lernt viel über das Leben, die Welt und sich selbst.

World-famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which 16 of the 22 people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, and other serious internal injuries. Against all odds, Dan recovered and went on to become one of the greatest competitive skydiver in the world.

في أكتوبر من عام 1974، حقق الملاكم الأسطوري محمد علي أحد أعظم الانتصارات في تاريخ رياضة الملاكمة، عندما وجّه الضربة القاضية لغريمه جورج فورمان في نزالٍ شهير عُرف باسم "المواجهة في الأدغال". بهذا الفوز، استعاد محمد علي لقب بطولة العالم للوزن الثقيل، وهو اللقب الذي أحرزه لأول مرة عام 1964 بعد أن انتزع اللقب من سوني ليستون. لكن طريق علي نحو هذا الانتصار لم يكن سهلًا، بل كان مليئًا بالتحديات. ففي عام 1967، جُرّد من لقبه بعد رفضه أداء الخدمة العسكرية في حرب فيتنام، وهو القرار الذي أبعده عن حلبات الملاكمة لما يقارب ثلاث سنوات ونصف، في فترة كان يُفترض أن تكون ذروة مسيرته المهنية.

Famous games and players have been the hallmark of the New York Rangers from their NHL debut in 1926 to the present day. From Frank Boucher and the original Blueshirts to Jaromir Jagr, the Rangers have thrilled their fans with some of the most memorable performances in hockey history. In Game of My Life: New York Rangers, John Halligan and John Kreiser share the recollections of 24 of the most famous names in Rangers history as they discuss the most memorable games in their careers.

Relive the greatest Giants moments through the eyes of the players themselves - newly revised to include Super Bowl XLVI! The New York Giants have long been one of the NFL’s most popular and storied franchises. Now fans of this dynamic football powerhouse will relive all the greatest gridiron moments through the eyes of the players themselves in this newly updated edition of Game of My Life New York Giants.

Penn State fans will finally get the chance to walk onto the field with their favorite Nittany Lions in Game of My Life Penn State Nittany Lions. In this newly updated edition, Penn State alum Jordan Hyman asks over 20 of the school’s greatest football legends to share their favorite memories and most poignant moments while wearing the white and blue. A must-listen for any Nittany Lions fan.

Mais do que judeu, Eddie Jaku sempre se considerou alemão. Ele sentia orgulho do seu país natal. Mas, em novembro de 1938, tudo mudou: dez nazistas invadiram sua casa e o espancaram quase até a morte. Naquela noite, que ficou conhecida para sempre na história como a Noite dos Cristais, Eddie foi preso e levado a um campo de concentração.

Hace veinticinco años Fresia Castro comenzó un viaje personal en el que lo cotidiano se volvió extraordinario para siempre. Inició su recorrido en Chile, continuó en Francia y culminó con la revelación de los Siete Documentos en Sudamérica, en los que están contenidas las claves para acceder a las verdades universales.

Sportivi straordinari. Conversazioni con campioni dello sport e della vita di Claudio Belotti è un viaggio tra le storie di 15 protagonisti dello sport, da Gianmarco Pozzecco a Josefa Idem, passando per Christian Chivu, Sergio Scariolo, Maurizia Cacciatori e molti altri. Attraverso dialoghi intime e coinvolgenti, l’autore esplora il lato umano degli atleti, raccontando sfide, successi e lezioni di vita. Un titolo che celebra lo sport come metafora della crescita personale, per chiunque voglia superare i propri limiti.

In Sports and Aging a wide-ranging group of physically active people, including many scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, discuss sports in the context of aging and their own athletic experiences. This collection of personal accounts includes a spectrum of contributors across genders, social classes, and racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational backgrounds to determine whether there are any common characteristics that can promote long, happy, healthy, and meaningful lifespans.

On the outside, I was like every other four-year-old. I had no idea what cancer was, or the real reason my parents had uprooted our family and moved to America. They did it for me, to find a cure before it was too late. So begins a personal journey decades in the making. Author Bishoy Tadros has faced seemingly insurmountable setbacks and impossible odds - from his childhood bout with acute lymphoblastic leukemia to crossing the finish line in Central Park competing in the TCS New York City Marathon.