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Game-Day Goddess: Learning Football's Lingo [Paperback]

Suzy Beamer Bohnert (Author)
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April 1, 2007
Imagine receiving an invitation to your boss's party to watch a football game. Horror strikes because you don't know the first thing about the sport-or maybe you'd like to know more. Or, you love your job, and you want to impress your supervisor and colleagues. But what's a touchdown? Why are those men knocking each other down and charging about wildly?

Before you go nuts trying to learn the language of football on your own, read "Game-Day Goddess: Learning Football's Lingo" to understand the game. Let this book familiarize you with the expressions the broadcasters use on TV and radio; grasp what's happening when those men on the field in striped shirts thrust their arms high above their heads. One hint. They're not beginning a cheer, such as the wave.

"Game-Day Goddess: Learning Football's Lingo" documents the action you'll see on television or hear on the radio, or in the stands, and the essentials of the game. A handy reference covering the most important phrases and words used in today's game at the pro and college level, this concise dictionary features simple entries.

With this resource, readers will never again be at a loss for the meaning of a football phrase or feel foolish because they don't know what's going on out on the field.

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"I encourage my listeners to get this book.  If you are struggling to get into the boys' club, and one of the things that comes up in your environment is sports, this book will help you." -- Dana Woods, Empower2Power talk radio

"A great read with terrific explanations for all the football terms." -- Philadelphia Eagles' Promotions Department

"A lighthearted book and the resource you need. This book is easy to use and places you among the informed." -- Virginia Tech Magazine

"Get in on the act with this humorous football guide. It gives an introduction to the sport for the uninitiated." -- Falls Church News-Press

"I've been looking forever for a book like this!" -- Adamstown Area Library

"Many women will benefit from your book. Send my library a copy!" -- Everett Free Library

"Men, women, and children love this book because it's entertaining, funny, and informative. It's loaded with humor, easy to understand." -- Culpeper Citizen

"The book is fun and makes for a very interesting discussion." -- Monroeville Public Library

"The paperback tackles all aspects of the professional and college game humorously. A usable resource for anyone learning the game." -- The Star News

"We enjoyed the creative definitions. We use it as a reference source at women's events." -- Pittsburgh Steelers' Marketing/Community Relations Departments

"What a great idea. We really like it!" -- Virginia Tech Football Department

"Before you go nuts trying to learn the language of football on your own, read the Game-Day Goddess three-book series by Suzy Beamer Bohnert to understand the game. Let these books familiarize you with the expressions the broadcasters use on TV and radio." --Athletics Administration magazine

"If you're going to a college that can't get enough of its sports teams, the Game-Day Goddess Sports Series is a must have. Find out why your classmates are cheering with Suzy Beamer Bohnert's handy, innovative guides." -- StudentAdvisor.com

From the Author

After spending my early years after college as a sportswriter, I thought there was a need for such a book for people who enjoy football, but are reluctant to ask questions of others. You can't enjoy a game if you don't know enough about what's going on or are afraid to question people about what's happening.

To get people involved in the sport--so they're not left alone on the sidelines--I've written a humorous guide to the key phrases you'll hear on the radio or television football broadcasts. In simple words, you'll find the meanings to the game's language, enabling you to follow along.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 84 pages
  • Publisher: B&B Publishing (April 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1424302994
  • ISBN-13: 978-1424302994
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Suzy Beamer Bohnert launched her writing career with a job as a newspaper sports editor. During that job, she interviewed numerous coaches, athletes, and fans about sports, putting complicated games into simple words. She has written six books, including "Game-Day Goddess: Learning Baseball's Lingo"; "Game-Day Goddess: Learning Basketball's Lingo"; "Game-Day Goddess: Learning Football's Lingo"; "Game-Day Youth: Learning Baseball's Lingo"; "Game-Day Youth: Learning Basketball's Lingo"; and the fiction children's book "Binkie Learns to Fly."

Her basketball, baseball, and football titles have been named Best Books for College Students by StudentAdvisor.com, a "Washington Post" Co. She also claimed the Best Books for Teen Boys Award from the New Hampshire Library Media Association.

The Mom's Choice Awards named "Game-Day Youth: Learning Baseball's Lingo" as the "Most Outstanding Nonfiction Children's Book."

The Mom's Choice Awards (MCA) is an awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents, and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products, and services.

Parents, educators, librarians, and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom's Choice Awards seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.

The winner of six national awards for writing excellence, including the Blue Pencil, Gold Screen, and MarCom Awards, she lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband, Randall, and son and daughter, where she helps coach her kids' basketball, baseball, and soccer teams.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE "Game-Day Goddess"!!, May 11, 2007
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I have loved the game of football since I was a young girl but I never REALLY understood the lingo. This book has a feminine side for the "Game Day Goddess" in all of us yet it is comical and really concise and easy to understand. It is actually very condensed and one can read it fairly quickly. I am VERY pleased with my purchase and I highly reccommend this guide to anyone with a desire to learn more about the game of football. GO PATRIOT'S!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Format, April 7, 2008
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You will either really like or really dislike this book based on the way it is set up: like a dictionary. Football terms are listed in alphabetical order with a short definition after each.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, August 28, 2008
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This book was helpful, but way too many jokes. I can see why Jessica Simpson got this book it is easy to understand. Just joking Jessica.
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