{"product_id":"the-glorious-world-cup-alan-black-9780451230201","title":"The Glorious World Cup: A Fanatic's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eRead Alan Black and David Henry Sterry's posts on the Penguin Blog. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to the biggest sporting event in the world-for those who like their soccer with a side of kick-ass. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The teams, the fans, the goals, the saves, the divas, the divers, the myths, the madness-they're all part of the world-wide spectacle that is soccer's ultimate tournament, and they're all here in this turbo­charged guide. Packed with trivia, tall tales, stats, quizzes, and photos, \u003ci\u003eThe Glorious World Cup\u003c\/i\u003e gives readers: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -Famous player profiles \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -Villains, heroes, hooligans, and hard men \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -On-field glory and off-field indiscretions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -Underdogs, overachievers, maniacs, and miracles \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -Commentary from famous fans-including Irvine Welsh, Po Bronson, and Simon Kuper \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -A look back at the greatest World Cup finals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Black, David Henry Sterry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0451230205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780451230201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berkley \/ Nal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2010 pg. 76","brand":"Alan Black","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43919788736767,"sku":"9780451230201","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_da90516e-d08c-4ddc-a5c0-9f323f3ae8b9.jpg?v=1680811917","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-glorious-world-cup-alan-black-9780451230201","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}