The Historical Dictionary of Tennis presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arthur Ashe, Bj?rn Borg, Don Budge, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Suzanne Lenglen, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Martina Navratilova, and Bill Tilden. Appendixes of the members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Tennis, and the Olympic games are included. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about tennis.
Most of the book deals with exercises and sparring techniques, while providing only short sections on the martial art's history and philosophy. Appendixes give additional information on the rules and regulations of Tae Kwan Do competition.
For history buffs of all ages! From the Boston Tea Party to Woodstock, from Gettysburg to Whitewater, this wide-ranging survey is an easy way to experience the rich saga of U.S. history. You'll find:
Trivia and off-beat stories about American culture and customs
Little-known facts about every U.S. President
Appendixes with texts of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and more.
This encyclopedia, part of the Facts On File European Nations Series, is the latest in a number of excellent reference books on the Emerald Isle. The first 179 pages form a well-written and concise history. The largest section is the A-Z historical dictionary with articles on important people, all 32 counties, culture, politics, and geographic features. The third section is a chronology extending from 8000 BCE to 2005. Two appendixes containing a list of leaders from 1922 to 2005 and 12 maps precede a 10-page bibliography organized by historical periods.
Get up to speed on all the topics and themes of the AP exam in a focused, step-by-step manner. Beginning with an exam overview and ways to get the most out of an AP English class, this book has you covered. With long- and short-range planning advice, detailed chapters that discuss the four main literary genres, and two full-length practice exams complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides, this book helps you perfect the skills you need to get your best possible score. As a bonus, two appendixes provide a full list of teacher-recommened titles to choose from for the open-ended essay, as well as a quick grammar review to address the fundamentals of superior essay writing.
