Download or read book Golf Miscellany written by Matthew Silverman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What causes a golf ball to hook or slice? What are the origins of the terms “bogey” and “birdie”? Why was Jack Nicklaus called “The Golden Bear”? “Why is the Masters champion presented with a green jacket? How many tournaments did Byron Nelson win in 1945? With Golf Miscellany, the fascinating history and lore of golf are finally revealed! For example, the reason a golf ball hooks or slices is that its spin drags a layer of air across one surface of the ball faster than it does across the opposite surface. “Bogey” refers to a score of one over par on a golf hole, the term originating from a British song from the late nineteenth century. Jack Nicklaus was dubbed The Golden Bear by his former agent, Mark McCormick, because he was “large, strong, and blonde.” Every Masters champion since 1949 has been presented with a green jacket, indicating their membership in the exclusive private club. And the great Byron Nelson won a whopping eighteen tournaments in 1945 including eleven in a row, both records which stand to this day. Packed with all manner of delightful surprises, beautiful illustrations and photos, and surprising nuggets of information, Golf Miscellany demystifies the origins and customs of one of the world’s most celebrated game. From the driving range through the U.S. Open, you’ll be entertained with fun, little-known facts. Why do golfers wear collared shirts? Who invented the modern putter? What golfer was famous for saying he dug his golf game out of the dirt? Settle into your favorite armchair, sip on an Arnold Palmer, and find out!

Download or read book The Vassar Miscellany written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wimbledon Miscellany written by Spencer Vignes and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know that the UK goes crazy during Wimbledon fortnight. In fact so much seems to be packed into those two weeks that Spencer Vignes collected the most interesting aspects of the tournament into a fun, accessible book. The Wimbledon Miscellany is essential reading for all tennis enthusiasts. Full of wacky facts, curious history, famous games, charismatic personalities and bizarre lists, those with a passion for tennis are sure to find it engrossing reading. With a heritage of more than 130 years, there are plenty of untold Wimbledon stories to be revealed, as well as unusual statistics, humorous quotes and all the goings-on from Centre Court and beyond. This is the perfect companion for all tennis spectators during those interminable rain delays!

Download or read book Foster s Cabinet Miscellany written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Horse written by Julie Whitaker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at every aspect of the horse, discussing its evolution, biology, history, characteristics, behavior, and relationship with humankind in the areas of work, sport, and leisure, providing essential facts, trivia, and lore.

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Download or read book A Lancashire Miscellany written by Tom Holman and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you make a Lancashire Hot Pot? Why did a red rose become the emblem of Lancashire? Where can you find Bedlam, Buttock and Little Tongues? Which Italian opera was set in Lancashire? What is the highest point in the county? When is Lancashire Day? Find all the answers and much more besides in A Lancashire Miscellany-a treasure trove of knowledge about this wonderful part of England. Whether you're a true Lancastrian or just passing through, this book is an entertaining romp through the people and places of the wonderful county. Teach yourself the Lancashire lingo with a gradely guide to local dialect and sayings, and pick up tips for cooking famous local specialities like black pudding and Eccles cakes. From Prime Ministers to rock stars, read the stories of famous Lancastrians through the ages, and discover some of the quirky customs of the region. From its famous landmarks and industries to its cultural and sporting highlights, A Lancashire Miscellany is bursting with intriguing facts and figures-a book to dip into again and again. This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or PDF editions

Download or read book A Mariner s Miscellany written by Peter H. Spectre and published by Seafarer Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The period from the late eighteenth century to the first part of the nineteenth century was characterised by change: rapid industrial change, the agricultural revolution, political, economic and social reform. Yet there was also continuity, which led to tensions between improvement and resistance, modernity and tradition, rich and poor. Revolution, Radicalism and Reform provides a foundation for the study of the political, economic and social developments of the period. Topics covered include: Pitt and Liverpool, the French wars, the age of Peel, economy and industrialisation, poverty and Chartism. Revolution, Radicalism and Reform is part of the Cambridge Perspectives in History series. The book matches the requirements of the OCR examination specifications. It is suitable for all Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students, as well as students and undergraduates needing an introduction to the period. The book also contains a document study section on the condition of England at that time.

Download or read book Hibernian Miscellany written by Bobby Sinnett and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-03 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book on the club like no other, The Hibernian FC Miscellany is packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. From a European Cup semi-final to the Famous Five, from beating Barcelona and Real Madrid to losing to Stranraer and Edinburgh City, it's all here. Can you really afford not to own a copy?Did You Know?There have been four Willie Millers to don the famous green and white jersey for Hibs.Hibs legend Eddie Turnbull only received his Scotland cap when he was 82 years old.In 1887, Hibernian were officially the Champions of the World having beaten Preston North End 2–1 at Easter Road.Hibernians 1950s defender Roy Erskine is Tennis star Andy Murray’s grandfather.

Download or read book The Victorian Football Miscellany written by Paul Brown and published by Superelastic. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Victorian Football Miscellany is a quirky and fascinating collection of trivia, facts and anecdotes from football’s earliest years. Delve into an absorbing world of ox-bladder balls, baggy-kneed knickerbockers and outstanding moustaches, and read remarkable tales of the first ever cup final, the invention of the shinpad, the evolution of dribbling, the first own goal and a seemingly-invincible penalty-taking elephant. Other entries cover the foundation of the Football Association, the development of the Laws of the Game and the origins of football’s most popular clubs. Packed with stories, profiles and lists, this is an indispensable guide to the colourful and unusual world of 19th century football.

Download or read book Scottish Miscellany written by Jonathan Green and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Scottish Miscellany, author Jonathan Green lets you revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore, giving you the answers to questions you’ve always had—or never knew you had—and more as he covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes, this book has all that and more. Learn why the thistle is the floral emblem of Scotland, how Scotch whisky is made, why the Scots celebrate Hogmanay, how to play the bagpipes, and much more. This delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to Scotland, with an interest in Scottish history, or a drop of Scottish blood.

Download or read book The Doncaster Rovers Miscellany written by Robert Marshall and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Doncaster Rovers Miscellany is jam-packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Featured here are loads of stories about the club from its inception in 1879 to the present day. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Rovers fan should be without.

Download or read book The Definitive Book of Jewish Miscellany and Trivia written by Tony Zendle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the book to amaze and bore your friends, allies, enemies, family, the passing man in the street, the rabbi, and anyone who you can grab to tell them that nowhere else in the world is such a collection of Jewish Miscellany and Trivia. From Two-Gun Cohen to Wyatt Earp, from the Yiddish singing nuns to the astronaut who stuffed a salt beef sandwich into his suit, there is one thing that can be guaranteed. You will never be bored. You will come back to this book time and again. It is the product of 20 years collection of the arcane, and if you thought before you read it that you knew a lot, you will find there's lots more to learn. So find out why Goldfinger was banned in Israel and Oliver Twist banned in Egypt, and have fun on the way.

Download or read book Black Baseball 1858 1900 written by James E. Brunson III and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 1402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of the most important baseball books to be published in a long time, taking a comprehensive look at black participation in the national pastime from 1858 through 1900. It provides team rosters and team histories, player biographies, a list of umpires and games they officiated and information on team managers and team secretaries. Well known organizations like the Washington's Mutuals, Philadelphia Pythians, Chicago Uniques, St. Louis Black Stockings, Cuban Giants and Chicago Unions are documented, as well as lesser known teams like the Wilmington Mutuals, Newton Black Stockings, San Francisco Enterprise, Dallas Black Stockings, Galveston Flyaways, Louisville Brotherhoods and Helena Pastimes. Player biographies trace their connections between teams across the country. Essays frame the biographies, discussing the social and cultural events that shaped black baseball. Waiters and barbers formed the earliest organized clubs and developed local, regional and national circuits. Some players belonged to both white and colored clubs, and some umpires officiated colored, white and interracial matches. High schools nurtured young players and transformed them into powerhouse teams, like Cincinnati's Vigilant Base Ball Club. A special essay covers visual representations of black baseball and the artists who created them, including colored artists of color who were also baseballists.

Download or read book The Blackburn Rovers Miscellany written by Harry Berry and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackburn Rovers Miscellany is a gem of a book, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend.This is the ultimate book of trivia on the club and a treasure trove of information that you can dip in and out of at your leisure. It’s book that will make you smile, laugh out loud, sigh and reflect on the good times and the bad. Written by lifelong fan Harry Berry, this is a book no self-respecting Rovers fan should be without.

Download or read book West Ham United Miscellany written by Brian Belton and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-07 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with information and little-known facts about the club, the players, the managers and the fans, it cannot fail to please anyone whose obsession is all things claret and blue - and may even surprise a few who thought they knew it all! For many years, the terraces, the pubs and the living rooms of West Ham fans have buzzed with debate, speculation, opinions and laughter. Who was West Ham's best manager? who was their worst? Who should form the greatest-ever Upton Park XI? And who should be included in the worst? These kinds of questions and hundreds like them are answered within the pages of this informative, light-hearted book. From young to old, from die-hard, all-weather supporter to armchair fan, there is something in this collection for everyone. Author Brian Belton is one of the most prolific historians of West Ham United and has drawn on a lifetime of reserach to put this book together. With quotes from some of the greatest Hammers of all times (and their opponents!), Upton Park chants from through the years and much, much more, this unique book provides fans with a Hammers bible they wouldn't dare be without!

Download or read book Give Your Child the World written by Jamie C. Martin and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul? Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine--one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build your kids' lives on a story-solid foundation and you'll give them armor to shield themselves from the world’s cynicism. You'll give them confidence to persevere in the face of life's conflicts. You'll give them a reservoir of compassion that spills over into a lifetime of love in action. Give Your Child the World features inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and carefully curated reading lists of the best children's literature for each area of the globe. Reading lists are organized by region, country, and age range (ages 4-12). Each listing includes a brief description of the book, its themes, and any content of which parents should be aware. Parents can introduce their children to the world from the comfort of home by simply opening a book together. Give Your Child the World is poised to become a bestselling family reading treasury that promotes literacy, develops a global perspective, and strengthens family bonds while increasing faith and compassion.