{"product_id":"flawless-fields-glorious-grounds-jane-miler-9798297816152","title":"Flawless Fields \u0026 Glorious Grounds: A History \u0026 Evolution of Grass \u0026 Artificial Playing Surfaces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom ancient meadows to AI-managed stadiums - the complete history of the world's playing surfaces.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery match, every point, every goal begins with the same thing: the ground beneath our feet. Yet the story of that ground - how it's prepared, perfected, and preserved - has never been told like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eFlawless Fields \u0026amp; Glorious Grounds: A History \u0026amp; Evolution of Grass \u0026amp; Artificial Playing Surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll discover how sports surfaces transformed over centuries: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Early Days\u003c\/b\u003e - from rough commons and village greens to the first carefully mown cricket pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Science of Turf\u003c\/b\u003e - Piper \u0026amp; Oakley, the USGA Green Section, and the rise of turfgrass research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineering the Ground\u003c\/b\u003e - drainage, root-zone design, irrigation, and the PAT system revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynthetic Breakthroughs\u003c\/b\u003e - from ChemGrass and the Astrodome to FieldTurf and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHybrid Marvels\u003c\/b\u003e - stitching synthetic fibers into living grass for the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/b\u003e - climate-proof grasses, eco-friendly infills, and intelligent monitoring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Venues\u003c\/b\u003e - Wimbledon, Lambeau Field, Wembley, the MCG, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll meet the inventors, scientists, and groundskeepers who quietly changed the way games are played - and see how mega-events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics became testing grounds for turf innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid storytelling, historical depth, and a touch of humor, this book brings to life the artistry, science, and engineering that turn fields into flawless stages for sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a sports historian, a fan of great stadiums, or simply fascinated by the hidden world beneath the game, \u003cb\u003eFlawless Fields \u0026amp; Glorious Grounds\u003c\/b\u003e will change the way you look at every pitch, court, and field you see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Miler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798297816152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Jane Miler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170024169727,"sku":"9798297816152","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/flawless-fields-glorious-grounds-jane-miler-9798297816152","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}