by Dorling Kindersley (Author), Dorling Kindersley (Author), Ray Stubbs (Foreword)
This is the ultimate armchair companion to practically every sport ever invented, put together with sports fanatic Ray Stubbs. Open up the synthetic grass cover and check out the rules, history, players and events for over 250 of the world's greatest sports: from basketball to bobsleigh, karate to korfball, and synchronised swimming to ski jumping. Stay ahead in the world of sport with the latest facts and figures from leading experts and governing bodies. And pick up the techniques and tactics of the world's best competitors. Plus get in training early with the special fact-filled feature on the Olympic Games.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Edition: 01
Publisher: DK
Published: 04 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1405317787
ISBN 13: 9781405317788