Author : Keir Radnedge
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,93 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Soccer
ISBN : 9781847320421
A comprehensive record of the world's most popular game, from its ancient beginnings to the billion-dollar industry it has become today. --cover leaf.
Author : Keir Radnedge
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,29 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Soccer
ISBN : 9781847323057
It's what Pele called the "Beautiful Game" and what millions of fans gather to cheer on. Soccer is showing increasing popularity worldwide, and revamped professional leagues continue to shine in the World Cup. This carefully researched book describes the history of the sport, its legendary players and clubs, notable coaches, and stadiums. There is in-depth information on major competitions at both national and club levels as well as sections on the laws, tactics, and equipment. Complementing the text are lovingly chosen photographs bringing to life the characters and moments that have shaped the world of soccer.
Author : Donald J. Sobol
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 42,74 MB
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101591676
The boy detective is back with ten new exciting adventures Since 1963, when Dutton published Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, the first book in the series, the brainy crime-stopper has been a favorite character among middle-grade readers. Following the classic formula, this new installment presents ten new mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the boy detective. Join Encyclopedia as he takes on cases of an African killifish, a library book vandal, and a nail-biting soccer game.
Author : Keir Radnedge
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 1997
Category :
ISBN : 9781856134408
Author : Roger Bennett
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 24,93 MB
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1101875992
The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports. The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness. A New York Times Bestseller!
Author : Chris Hunt
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,75 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Soccer
ISBN : 9781554076888
This resource has been updated with the results of the World Cup 2010 and allthe latest international soccer action.
Author : Michael MacCambridge
Publisher : ESPN Books
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 33,58 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Football
ISBN : 034551386X
THE ESPN SEC FOOTBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA INCLUDES • expanded profiles and histories of all twelve Southeastern Conference football programs, as well as former SEC schools Georgia Tech and Tulane • original essays on what makes each SEC program unique written by such experts as Winston Groom (Alabama), Lou Holtz (South Carolina), and Buster Olney (Vanderbilt) • two-page record books for each school, with all-time and annual leaders • all-time teams, college and pro football hall of fame inductees, first-round draft choices, and retired numbers for every school • a complete bowl history for each team, including box scores • a history of the Southeastern Conference written by Chuck Culpepper, and the all-time SEC team as selected by Ivan Maisel, author of A War in Dixie
Author : Keir Radnedge
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Soccer
ISBN : 9781787391864
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Footballis the ultimate celebration of the most popular sport on the planet. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book is written by one of the world's leading football writers and describes the history and development of the game, its legendary players, clubs and international teams, notable coaches and stadia. There is also in-depth information on the major competitions at both national and club levels. Each entry comes with graphical statistical information to show the greatest achievements of each player, club or nation. It even includes the action and results of the 2017/18 season and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Author : Michael MacCambridge
Publisher : ESPN
Page : 1654 pages
File Size : 12,94 MB
Release : 2005-09
Category : Reference
ISBN :
The most comprehensive reference book ever assembled on the history of college football From South Bend, Indiana, to Lincoln, Nebraska, Palo Alto, California, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Tallahassee, Florida, college football attracts the most dedicated fans in all of sports. This book is their Biblea rich and exhaustive reference guide to the games history, tradition, and lore. Based on three years of research by the nations foremost college football experts, the book features: lCapsule histories for each of the Division 1-A programs, the Ivy League schools, and the historically black colleges lYear-by-year schedules and scores for each school lStatistical leaders from each school lFight-song lyrics lBox scores for every bowl game ever played lWeekly AP and UPI polls dating back to 1936 lA four-color insert illustrating the evolution of each schools helmet design lEssays by the games top wordsmiths, including Dan Jenkins, Beano Cook, Chris Fowler, and more. lAnd a lively round-table discussion on the state of the game with ESPNs popular GameDay team (Fowler, Lee Corso, and Kirk Herbstreit). Packed with tables and charts and designed in an easy-to-read style, the ESPN College Football Encyclopedia is sure to dazzle even the most knowledgeable fan.
Author : Tim Hill
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 39,54 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Soccer
ISBN : 9781445405698
