The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer

The Complete Encyclopedia of Soccer
Author: Keir Radnedge
Publisher: Carlton Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Soccer
ISBN: 9781847320421

A comprehensive record of the world's most popular game, from its ancient beginnings to the billion-dollar industry it has become today. --cover leaf.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Football

The Complete Encyclopedia of Football
Author: Keir Radnedge
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2009
Genre: Soccer
ISBN: 9781847323057

It's what Pele called the "Beautiful Game" and what millions of fans gather to cheer on. Soccer is showing increasing popularity worldwide, and revamped professional leagues continue to shine in the World Cup. This carefully researched book describes the history of the sport, its legendary players and clubs, notable coaches, and stadiums. There is in-depth information on major competitions at both national and club levels as well as sections on the laws, tactics, and equipment. Complementing the text are lovingly chosen photographs bringing to life the characters and moments that have shaped the world of soccer.

The World Encyclopedia of Football

The World Encyclopedia of Football
Author: Tom MacDonald
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2005
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780754815648

The essential illustrated guide to soccer charting more than 100 years of the game worldwide: the teams, the triumphs, the tragedies of the world's number one sport.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Soccer Scheme

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Soccer Scheme
Author: Donald J. Sobol
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2012-10-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101591676

The boy detective is back with ten new exciting adventures Since 1963, when Dutton published Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, the first book in the series, the brainy crime-stopper has been a favorite character among middle-grade readers. Following the classic formula, this new installment presents ten new mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the boy detective. Join Encyclopedia as he takes on cases of an African killifish, a library book vandal, and a nail-biting soccer game.

Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica

Men in Blazers Present Encyclopedia Blazertannica
Author: Roger Bennett
Publisher: Knopf
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1101875992

The essential guide to world soccer—the history, the players, the fan culture—from the phenomenally popular duo from NBC Sports. The Men in Blazers are two English-born, soccer-obsessed broadcasters who have savored the dizzying growth of the game along with millions of Americans. Now they immerse fans and novices alike in the history and culture of the world’s game with Encyclopedia Blazertannica. Examining fan culture, from the famous stadium chants to the tactical variations of scarf tying, exploring the complex physics and ethics of both celebratory knee slides and fights between players, reliving the careers of legendary players, classic matches, and colorful World Cup history, and sharing a deep appreciation for the athletic brilliance and ill-judged neck tattoos that dominate the sport, this indispensable tome gives readers a front-row seat to all the action of football madness. A New York Times Bestseller!

The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Encyclopedia of World Sport

Encyclopedia of World Sport
Author: David Levinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 508
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN: 0195131959

Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with every conceivable fact that anyone would possibly want to know about nearly 300 sports, including history and practice worldwide.