The Glorious World Cup: A Fanatic's Guide
| AUTHOR | Sterry, David Henry; Sterry, David Henry; Sterry, David Henry et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Berkley Books (05/04/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Read Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog. A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass. The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbo-charged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, The Glorious World Cup gives readers: -Famous player profiles -Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men -On-field glory and off-field indiscretions -Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles -Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper -A look back at the greatest World Cup finals
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ISBN-13:
9780451230201
ISBN-10:
0451230205
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
144
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.41 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
0.28 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Sports & Recreation | Soccer
Sports & Recreation | Reference
Sports & Recreation | History
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
796.334
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010537785
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A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world--for those who like their soccer turbocharged with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos.
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Read Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog. A guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass. The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbo-charged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, The Glorious World Cup gives readers: -Famous player profiles -Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men -On-field glory and off-field indiscretions -Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles -Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper -A look back at the greatest World Cup finals
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