The Sporting Image: Unsung Heroes of the Olympics 1896-2012 Edited by: Clive Palmer Foreword by: Stephan Wassong Olympic Preface by: Paul Hall: London 2012 - We could be heroes... Co-authors: Clive Palmer, Iain Adams, Stephan Wassong, Val Sellers, Paul Hall and 28 students Chapter authors and title: Clive Palmer (Chapter 1: 1-8). Introduction: Beyond the call of duty Publisher: SSTO Publications, Preston UK. ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-9566270-4-9 (340 pages/32 chapters) Date: July 2013 To reference this chapter: Palmer, C. (2013) Introduction: Beyond the call of duty (Chapter 1: 1-8). In, Palmer, C. (Ed.) The sporting image: unsung heroes of the Olympics 1896-2012. SSTO Publications, Preston, UK. Research web host: https://www.academia.edu/3513038/Palmer_C._2013_The_Sporting_Image_Unsung_Heroes_of_the_ Olympics_1896-2012 Notice to readers: The contents of this book consist of creative artworks, poetic compositions and fictional stories, all stemming from interpretations of real-life events. All supporting research has been derived from literature already in existence i.e. being freely available in the public domain. While the accounts and representations have factual research to underpin them, the outcomes they propose or suggest may be deliberately fictitious or abstracted for the purposes of developing creativity and promoting a challenging and stimulating educational experience. An education of this nature is a central motivation behind this publication and its contents are set out in good faith for the general guidance of student supported research and the promotion of pedagogical discussion in teaching and learning contexts. No liability can be accepted by the Editor or other co-authors for loss or expense incurred as a result of relying upon particular circumstances or statements made in this book.