Raise Your Game by Ian Valentine
Why is a bogey no longer a par? Why is a try worth more than a conversion? Why do snowboarders like bonking more than cyclists? Why do sumo throw salt and stamp their feet? Sport can be downright odd! Think of a tennis court and its scoring system. Or the organised chaos of a rugby scrum. Or just about everything to do with cricket. Yet, these madcap pursuits drive men and women to extraordinary feats of physical and mental audacity, and keep us pinned to the edge of our seats. Raise Your Game offers a lighthearted companion to fifty of the world's favourite sports, including a special section on the Summer Olympics. Ian Valentine explains each in a nutshell, so you can watch and talk sport like a seasoned pro. Oliver Preston's priceless observations on the whacky world of sport land the knockout punch. This is a hugely entertaining and illuminating read for all sports fans, from the part-time enthusiast to the die-hard tragic.
A hugely entertaining and illuminating read for the curious spectator who wants to gain a better understanding of what is going on, to the die-hard addict who wants a good readThe book gets to the essence of why sport is such a joy to either play or watch. All topped off by the cartoonists unique, witty and priceless observations.
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Ian Valentine began his writing career as a magazine journalist, contributing lifestyle features to a wide range of publications including the "Daily Telegraph," "Country Life," "GQ," and the "Field." He is the author of "Out for a Duck."
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846892332 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846892333 |
| Title | Raise Your Game |
| Author | Ian Valentine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quiller Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-07-21 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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