The Concise Encyclopedia of Sports
Author | : Keith Warren Jennison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Keith Warren Jennison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Newman |
Publisher | : Franklin Watts |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1981-10-01 |
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ISBN | : 9780531004456 |
Author | : Michael R. Carroll |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781550548457 |
From the Allan Cup to Zamboni, Sid Abel to Steve Yzerman, attack zone to wrist shot, this A-Z treasure trove covers everything on and off the ice in the world's most thrilling, exhilarating game. Want to know instantly what ignited the notorious Richard Riot in the mid-1950s? How the Russians came to dominate international hockey so fast? Who the first black NHLer was and why the league was so slow to integrate? Or, maybe you're fascinated by when and where the first hockey game took place, what the five-hole is, and how to forecheck. You'll easily find the answers here, along with incisive biographies of superstars past and present; the gripping story of women's hockey; and entries on diverse subjects including fighting, free agentry, The Hall of Fame, the NHL draft, and game rules. Appendices list major NHL, minor-league, college, junior, and international award and trophy winners, and numerous photos throughout complement the definitive text.
Author | : Frank G. Menke |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1955 |
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ISBN | : |
Author | : Jonathan Law |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 1008 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : |
Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, the Concise Encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information quickly and painlessly on virtually any topic you are curious about. The more than 12,000 entries here cover an extraordinary array of fields, ranging from science and technology, to the arts, politics, sports, geography, folklore and mythology, architecture, literature, design, and philosophy. Whether you are curious about Atoms or Anemones, Hinduism or Hockey, Marxism or Medusa, Stick Insects or Stockholm--or almost any other subject imaginable--you will find here a wealth of accurate, compact entries. The Encyclopedia also includes brief biographies of a host of important individuals, from Igor Stravinsky and Robert Louis Stevenson to Patrick Henry and Herod the Great, with ample coverage of internationally famous world figures alive today, from George W. Bush and Tony Blair to contemporary actors, artists, and sports stars. The Encyclopedia also features maps of the world. Fully illustrated with line drawings and diagrams, the perfect desk reference for family, student, or professional use, Concise Encyclopedia offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, affordable package.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2023-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0744090296 |
The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running. Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports. This illustrated guide to sports for kids offers: - A dynamic visual design and clear language, explaining all the sports essentials to understand and enjoy the featured sports. - A core overview to explain each sport through “aim of the game” boxes, and essential equipment. - Clear, intuitive categories that divide the sports, allowing kids to expand their understanding and compare similar sports they are interested in. - Special features to tell the story of the Olympics and Paralympics, focusing on the history, aims, and spirit of the Games. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is a must-have title for all young sports enthusiasts, particularly in the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A special section on the Olympic and Paralympic Games looks at their history, from the early Greek games right up to the present day, with Summer and Winter Olympic sports clearly identified and explained. Dynamic photography brings the sports to life, and complements the clear explanations and artworks that describe the rules, equipment, competitions, and common terms.
Author | : George Ritzer |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 790 |
Release | : 2011-01-25 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1405183527 |
This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume. Contains over 800 entries from the whole breadth of the discipline Distilled from the highly regarded Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, with entries completely revised and updated to provide succinct and up-to-date coverage of the fundamental topics Global in scope, both in terms of topics and contributors Each entry includes references and suggestions for further reading Cross-referencing allows easy movement around the volume
Author | : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. |
Publisher | : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 2146 |
Release | : 2008-05-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1593394926 |
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare.
Author | : Christopher H. Sterling |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 2383 |
Release | : 2010-04-12 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1135176833 |
The average American listens to the radio three hours a day. In light of recent technological developments such as internet radio, some argue that the medium is facing a crisis, while others claim we are at the dawn of a new radio revolution. The Concise Encyclopedia of American Radio is an essential single-volume reference guide to this vital and evolving medium. It brings together the best and most important entries from the three-volume Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Radio, edited by Christopher Sterling. Comprised of more than 300 entries spanning the invention of radio to the Internet, The Concise Encyclopedia of American Radio addresses personalities, music genres, regulations, technology, programming and stations, the "golden age" of radio and other topics relating to radio broadcasting throughout its history. The entries are updated throughout and the volume includes nine new entries on topics ranging from podcasting to the decline of radio. The Concise Encyclopedia of American Radio include suggestions for further reading as complements to most of the articles, biographical details for all person-entries, production credits for programs, and a comprehensive index.
Author | : Geoffrey Sutton |
Publisher | : Mondial |
Total Pages | : 742 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 1595690905 |
A unique work of international reference with more than 300 individual articles on the most important authors, this resource tells the fascinating story of the development of the literature from its humble beginnings in 1887 to its worldwide use in every literary genre today.