Title:
The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia / Clive Gifford.
ISBN:
9780753471678
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Publication Information:
Boston : Kingfisher, [2014]
©2006
Physical Description:
144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
General Note:
Includes glossary and index.
"Fully revised and updated edition."--Title page verso.
Contents:
Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference.
Summary:
This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond.
State of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As well as offering practical advice, this informative book also provides an insider's view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs, and facts about women's soccer teams and players. Comprehensive and visually thrilling, this book captures all the drama and the passion of a game that unites billions of people across the globe.
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OCLC Number:
ocn858730791
Availability:
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