The Joy of Bocce - 2nd Edition (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Bocee is an ancient game, its origin and evolution obscured by the mists of antiquity..." (more)
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Product Description

The Joy of Bocce is the only instructional book on Bocce in America. It covers the A to Z of the sport. . . rules, strategy, bocce jargon, organizing a league. . . all enhanced by numerous photos and illustrations. According to Donna Allen of the United States Bocce Federation, the book "Answers yes, yes, yes, to the three questions most frequently asked of our organization. Can you tell us how to build a court? Can you show us where to buy equipment? Is there a good book on the subject?" This second edition includes feedback from readers of the author's ezine, The Joy of Bocce Weekly, where loyal subscribers regulary submit photos and suggestions for improving the work.

About the Author

Mario Pagnoni is the author of several computer, education, and sports books. His The Complete Home Educator (Larson, 1984) was a McGraw-Hill Special Interest Book of the Month Club selection. In the foreword to that book, noted author/educator John Holt said of the computer information. . . "It is by far the clearest explanation of this difficult and rather forbidding subject that I have seen. Indeed, it is one of the best explanations I have ever seen of any scientific subject. Mario is a superb explainer. . . "Pagnoni has written for the Boston Globe, REFEREE, and numerous other magazines. He also publishes the highly successful Joy of Bocce Weekly, an ezine connecting bocce aficionados everywhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 2 edition (November 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141840716X
• ISBN-13: 978-1418407162
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,668 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you wanted to know about this sport, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Joy of Bocce (Paperback)

The Joy of Bocce is an excellent book for everyone, from the novice to the expert, who wish to play this game. Pagnoni explains, in detail, the rules of the game, the different types of shots, the playing surface, strategy, even practicing. Most importantly, it describes the different types of play for both recreational bocce and professional bocce. There is even instructions on how to build your own bocce court. Anyone interested in learning about this sport, or anyone who would like to learn more about this sport, should pick up a copy of this book. A complete manual about playing the game.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best book out there, from the best guy out there, January 20, 2000

By	Craig (Methuen, Mass) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Joy of Bocce (Paperback)

This book has all you need to know about this sport. I love this book. As a rookie in this sport, i feel that this book helped me and my team win the northern Massachusetts bocce state title. This is a great book for all ages and playing needs

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best There Ever Was!!!, March 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Joy of Bocce (Paperback)

This book shows all the best of Bocce and I think for anyone just starting out or already in the game should read it and enjoy it as much as I have.

Tahnks Mario