Behind the Scenes at the Olympics

From the winning bid to the Olympic village and stadiums, this book looks beyond the sports and into all aspects, such as the costs involved, the media and where events will take place around the country.
Contents:

The World’s Greatest Sporting Event
The Olympic Movement.
The Winning Bid.
Staging the Games.
Building the Venues.
Beyond the Olympic Park.
Symbols and Ceremonies.
Olympic Sports.
The Athletes.
Paralympic Dreams.
Technology at the Olympics.
Media and Merchandise.
After the Games.
Countdown to London.
Glossary.
Further Information.
Index.