The Little Book Of Bowling (Running Press Miniature Editions) [Hardcover]

F. Travis Boley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2002 | Series: Running Press Miniature Editions

Fifty million people -- and that's just in the United States -- are in on the secret: bowling's fun, it's a great way to release pent-up stress, and it's back, baby! From the satisfying smack of a solid strike to the good-natured competition of a local bowling league, this once-kitschy sport is now getting the attention it deserves -- and our fun and fact-filled Miniature Edition™, featuring fascinating bowling trivia and photographs of bowling memorabilia, is here to celebrate!

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About the Author

Steven H. Strogatz is professor of applied mathematics at Cornell University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1986. Professor Strogatz has been honored with several awards including MIT's highest teaching prize, the E.M. Baker Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, as well as a Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation. His research on a wide variety of nonlinear systems--from synchronized fireflies to small-world networks--has been featured in the pages of Scientific American, Nature, Discover, Business Week, and The New York Times .

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions; Min edition (March 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762410817
• ISBN-13: 978-0762410811
• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Bowling

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brief history of bowling., January 3, 2006

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Edward H. Carroll "buddhistpunk" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Book Of Bowling (Running Press Miniature Editions) (Hardcover)

I never thought in a million years that I would end up an avid bowler; but that all changed when my younger brother began participating in Special Olympics bowling. I try to show up as often as possible to his games to cheer him on and a couple of times after his practice I played a few additional practice games with him for fun. Wouldn't you know it, I eventually caught the bug and I have been bowling ever since.

I saw this miniature book at the book store and decided to buy it in order to learn a little more about the game. Although the book is a short read, it is a well informed and interesting look at the history of bowling, complete with some really cool retro art work and pictures. It includes sections on `Innovations,' `Bowling Around the World,' `The Greats,' `Bowling Culture,' etc. This would make the perfect small gift - especially as a stocking stuffer - for anyone who loves the sport.