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

by F. Travis Boley (Author) "Bowling balls in late 19th-century America were made of a wood called lianum vitae, a tropical hardwood harvested from the quaiacum tree in the Caribbean..." (more)
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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!

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 5, 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.com Sales Rank: #875,602 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	Edward H. Carroll "buddhistpunk" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.