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Ultimate Book of Sports: The Essential Collection of Rules, Stats, and Trivia for Over 250 Sports
By Scott McNeely and Arthur Mount
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This ultimate book for the ultimate sports fan extends far beyond classics like tennis and basketball. With the rules of engagement for an outrageous assortment of sports—from jousting and Mongolian wrestling to baseball, cricket, ultimate Frisbee, and caber tossing—this book is a resource and a revelation for sporting types of all stripes. Including extensive sidebars with tips, trivia, and strategy, as well as classic line art and illustrations throughout, this compendium of competitive games is ideal for brushing up on rules and regulations, settling disputes, or finding a new passion.
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Scott McNeely is the author of Ultimate Book of Card Games, and many other titles. He has written for numerous magazines, Web sites, and travel guidebooks. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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