The beautiful thing about sports, unlike, say, neurosurgery, is that a little bit of knowledge is not a dangerous thing. If youare amidst a herd of men and the topic turns to sports, you only need to know a few key points and youare in. If the discussion turns to home runs, for instance, and you say, aYes, but thereas never been anything more exciting than when McGwire and Sosa were after Marisas record, a you instantly win a new kind of respect from the testosterone crowd.
We donat have the sports gene men have. (We have other, better ones.) Thus, this book aims to give you only the most fundamental, most fun, and most entertaining informationathe tools to enjoy sports, or to participate in the game in whichever way you choose. "
"The Smart Girlas Guide to Sports" covers all the major professional sports: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer, boxing, and even car racing.
Each chapter includes a aHereas How It Worksa section that explains the basics of the game; profiles of each sportas timeless greats and acontemporary coola players; and a funny, readable glossary of key terms.
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The beautiful thing about sports, unlike, say, neurosurgery, is that a little bit of knowledge is not a dangerous thing. If youare amidst a herd of men and the topic turns to sports, you only need to know a few key points and youare in. If the discussion turns to home runs, for instance, and you say, aYes, but thereas never been anything more exciting than when McGwire and Sosa were after Marisas record, a you instantly win a new kind of respect from the testosterone crowd.
We donat have the sports gene men have. (We have other, better ones.) Thus, this book aims to give you only the most fundamental, most fun, and most entertaining informationathe tools to enjoy sports, or to participate in the game in whichever way you choose. "
"The Smart Girlas Guide to Sports" covers all the major professional sports: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer, boxing, and even car racing.
Each chapter includes a aHereas How It Worksa section that explains the basics of the game; profiles of each sportas timeless greats and acontemporary coola players; and a funny, readable glossary of key terms.
Imprint | Hudson Street Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2005 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | November 2005 |
Authors | Liz Hartman Musiker |
Dimensions | 232 x 170 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 302 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-59463-011-8 |
Barcode | 9781594630118 |
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LSN | 1-59463-011-9 |