The Boxing Butterfly

Author: Margaret Cunneen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925927924
Category : Criminal courts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Boxing Butterfly is a career chronicle of Margaret Cunneen SC--the boxing butterfly who turned the tables on ICAC, amidst prosecuting murderers, pedophiles and rapists--as she launches into her new chapter as a defence barrister. In her rear view mirror, Cunneen sees her trial successes--her convictions--interspersed with the flak from the ground fire of some colleagues who resented her success and were determined to stop her climb to greater heights. She regrets nothing and is totally satisfied with what she does. As Madam Crown, she empathized with the victims and their families. Now, as defence counsel she empathizes with the accused she defends. And what stories she tells! Some are gruesome and confronting, such as prosecuting the irreverent Skafs for gang rape, Robert 'Dolly' Dunn for pedophilia, the Butcher of Bega for unspeakable medical malpractice and the Charbaji Brothers for an ice-fuelled torture session that ended in murder. Others--especially relating to her defence clients, are filled with humanity and surprising moments of amusement, like the Chinese movie producer who couldn't speak English yet taught inmates chess while awaiting trial.

Float Like a Butterfly

Author: Ntozake Shange
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1368012892
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali is considered by many to have been the finest athlete of the twentieth century. Here is a compelling testimony to his courage, resilience in the face of controversy, and boxing prowess by Obie Award-winning author Ntozake Shange. In her own words, Shange shows us Ali and his life, from his childhood in the segregated South, to his meteoric rise in boxing to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Edel Rodriguez's stunning artwork combines pastels, monoprint woodblock ink linework and spray paint on colored papers to capture Ali's power, spontaneity, and energy. A timeline and list of additional resources in the backmatter help make this a standout picturebook biography of the man known around the world as "The Greatest." The reissue of this compelling portrait will have readers cheering once again for the late American icon.

Float Like a Butterfly

Author: Tony Fitzsimmons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781521367612
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY - Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Boxer In HistoryOn June 10 2016, hundreds of people lined the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, as a procession of black cars drove slowly by. A hearse, strewn with flowers placed by onlookers, carried the mortal remains of Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jnr. The procession wound its way to Cave Hill Cemetery, where the ex-boxer known to the world as 'The Greatest' was laid to rest in a private ceremony. It was a fitting end to a life that, powerful as it was, had really shone outside of the limelight. But how did a boy from the streets of Louisville, Kentucky rise through the ranks to become one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet, and the undisputed greatest boxer ever to have lived? Float Like A Butterfly looks at the Ali story, from his early life, through to his career, his politics and his legacy on the world. A must-read for any Muhammad Ali or boxing fan.

The Soul of a Butterfly

Author: Muhammad Ali
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476747377
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
"During my boxing career, you did not see the real Muhammad Ali. You just saw a little boxing and a little showmanship. You saw only a part of me. After I retired from boxing my true work began. I have embarked on a journey of love, seeking truth, peace and understanding." So Muhammad Ali begins this spiritual memoir, his description of the values that have shaped and sustained him and that continue to guide his life. In The Soul of a Butterfly the great champion takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the seasons of life, from childhood to the present, and shares the beliefs that have served him well. After fighting some of the fiercest bouts in boxing history against Joe Frazier and George Foreman, today Muhammad Ali faces his most powerful foe--outside the boxing ring. Like many people, he battles an illness that limits his physical abilities, but as he says, "I have gained more than I have lost ... I have never had a more powerful voice than I have now." Ali reflects on his faith in God and the strength it gave him during his greatest challenge, when he lost the prime years of his boxing career because he would not compromise his beliefs. Written with the assistance of his daughter Hana, The Soul of a Butterfly will provide comfort for our troubled times.

Boxing Butterfly

Author: Photo Line Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781653980550
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
This Amazing notebook is all about inspiring everyone to express their imagination! Grab this amazing journal to help put some organization into your life or someone else's life! This would be a fantastic gift for any loved one for any occasion. Cover: Soft Cover with Matte finish Binding: This notebook is bound tightly and pages don't tear easily.

Butterfly

Author: Johan van Caeneghem
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783224241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
Emily hates the ballet classes she's taking. When she meets Rae, a boxer, she decides to take boxing lessons too. Her trainer says she has talent and the other boxers call her 'butterfly' because of the way she dances around her opponents. When her parents discover her secret Emily is worried she won't be able to continue boxing.

The Boxing Kings

Author: Paul Beston
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442272902
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
For much of the twentieth century, boxing was one of America’s most popular sports, and the heavyweight champions were figures known to all. Their exploits were reported regularly in the newspapers—often outside the sports pages—and their fame and wealth dwarfed those of other athletes. Long after their heyday, these icons continue to be synonymous with the “sweet science.” In The Boxing Kings: When American Heavyweights Ruled the Ring, Paul Beston profiles these larger-than-life men who held a central place in American culture. Among the figures covered are John L. Sullivan, who made the heavyweight championship a commercial property; Jack Johnson, who became the first black man to claim the title; Jack Dempsey, a sporting symbol of the Roaring Twenties; Joe Louis, whose contributions to racial tolerance and social progress transcended even his greatness in the ring; Rocky Marciano, who became an embodiment of the American Dream; Muhammad Ali, who took on the U.S. government and revolutionized professional sports with his showmanship; and Mike Tyson, a hard-punching dynamo who typified the modern celebrity. This gallery of flawed but sympathetic men also includes comics, dandies, bookworms, divas, ex-cons, workingmen, and even a tough-guy-turned-preacher. As the heavyweight title passed from one claimant to another, their stories opened a window into the larger history of the United States. Boxing fans, sports historians, and those interested in U.S. race relations as it intersects with sports will find this book a fascinating exploration into how engrained boxing once was in America’s social and cultural fabric.

Mr Biff the Boxer

Author: Allan Ahlberg
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141362286
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Mr Biff and Mr Bop are boxers and deadly rivals too. Mr Bop is fit and lean and Mr Biff . . . Well, Mr Biff likes a cream cake or two. Will he ever be able to toughen up in time for the annual charity match. Gulp!

Dance Like A Butterfly Sting Like A Bee - Boxing Notebook

Author: Jab Champion
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781674451503
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Either you love the fight game or you don't. There's not much of a middle ground on that. But whatever your stance, Orthodox or Southpaw (pun intended), you can't deny the skill and perseverance of a great fighter. Some of these guys and girls dragged themselves out of tough backgrounds to make it in the ring. Celebrate the toughest sport in the world, better still write about it... This is lined notebook is a great gift for boxers and their coaches or anyone who loves boxing. 6 x 9inch (15.24cm x 22.86cm) dimensions. Blank college ruled composition notebook. Tough glossy paperback. 120 pages of high quality crisp white paper, sturdy to prevent ink bleed-through. Ideal for creative writing or as a journal, scrapbook, diary, logbook, composition notebook, memory book, and for inventories, and accounts. Fits neatly in the bag. Good for pen or pencil. Great stocking stuffer or for sticking under the Christmas tree. Go for the knockout - click 'Buy' at the top of the page.

Chinese Boxing

Author: Robert W. Smith
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781556430855
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Distilling the martial art known in the West as kung fu, Robert Smith presents Chinese boxing (ch’uan shu) as an art “that combines the hardness of a wall and the softness of a butterfly’s wings.” His lively, pragmatic account conveys the discipline and insights acquired in ten years of study and travel in Asia. Smith describes his work with t’ai chi master Cheng Man-ch’ing, and connects ch’uan shu with the softer aspects and inner power of that popular practice. Fifty black and white photos illustrate this informative and personal account of the Chinese boxing tradition.