ESPN: The Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge ebook download

ESPN: The Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge

In The ESPN Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge, Steve Wulf, acclaimed author and founding editor of ESPN The Magazine, delivers an arena’s worth of sporting wisdom, trivia, best-of lists, curiosities, legendary feats, and sacred objects–from the magic of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech to the lore of hockey’s Stanley Cup to the art of the perfectly thrown Wiffle Ball pitch. Written to remind us all why we love the games, this indispensable reference features contributions from the finest minds at ESPN, as well as guidance from actual professionals. Inside you’ll discover

• twenty-five of the greatest sporting nicknames
• the keys to being a mascot
• what happens during a pit stop
• the five best (worst?) on-field temper tantrums
• a tour of Donovan McNabb’s locker
• how Wayne Gretzky tapes his sticks
• the unbeatable secret of rock-paper-scissors
• how to tape an ankle, fold a paper football, hit a hole in one, whistle with your fingers, throw a knuckleball, jump rope like a champ, and oil a baseball glove
• advice from star athletes–learn to run routes like Jerry Rice, take a penalty kick like Landon Donovan, fake opponents out like Chris Paul, and put on your socks the John Wooden way

The ESPN Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge is the perfect antidote to our video-game culture and an essential gift for any fan who ever dreamed of throwing a tight spiral in a Super Bowl, closing out a World Series game, or lining up a putt to win a major. In other words, it’s a book for the young and the young at heart.

From the Hardcover edition.

Share your thoughts on the ESPN: The Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge ebook with other internet viewers!

Title of ebook: ESPN: The Mighty Book of Sports Knowledge
ISBN: 9780345513083
parent-ISBN: 9780345511775
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 06-2009
Released online for download: 06-09-2009
Editor: Wulf, Steve

Format

Encrypted

Sku

ISBN

File size

Security

Printing

Copying

Read aloud

Devices

Mobipocket

Yes

9780345513083

8590 KB

n/a

Not allowed

No

Sys Requirements

Download reader

eReader

Yes

777068563X

9780345513083

6824 KB

n/a

Not allowed

No

Sys Requirments

Download reader

Top eBooks in "Sports & Fitness General & Other"

Anabolic Steroids and Making Them

by Frank, Professor

You can't buy them (legally) so why not make them yourself? A comprehensive guide to making all the anabolic steroids you'll ever need yourself...more

Best price: $9.65

Bow Hunting Whitetails

by Vujic, Dragan

A comprehensive book on hunting whitetails with a bow. Loaded with information, this book has something for everyone from novice to veteran. Topics include selecting the right...more

Best price: $5.42

Cricket For Dummies

by Knight, Julian

Whether you’re a weekend cricketer or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you make sense of this fascinating sport. Not just a jargon busting ...more

Best price: $23.41

Boxing Fitness

by Oliver, Ian

The Best Boxing Fitness Book in the World! Whether you're serious about boxing or just serious about getting in shape this book will help. The same methods that build speed, ...more

Best price: $23.81

Break Into Sports: Through Ticket Sales

by Washo, Mark

I want to be in Marketing, PR or Community Relations...that is the phrase heard countless times from candidates looking to land a job with a professional sports team. The ...more

Best price: $19.05

Coming of Age: Andy Roddick's Breakthrough Year

by Tom & Beth Donelson

For many, Michael Jordan represented basketball, and in earlier generations baseball was associated with the legendary exploits of Babe Ruth. In the past, it was Jimmy Connors...more

Best price: $5.84

Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games

by Caraccioli, Jerry / Caraccioli, Tom

With a thorough exploration of the political climate of the time and the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan, this book describes the repercussions of Jimmy Carter's ...more

Best price: $9.65

Advanced Taekwondo:Sparring and Hapkido Techniques

by Gibson, Adam

Advanced Taekwondo: Sparring and Hapkido Techniques contains 75 different defenses against: kicks, punches, grabs, and holds. it is an ultimate choice for any martial arts ...more

Best price: $9.65