{"product_id":"the-syntax-of-sports-class-patrick-barry-9781607855071","title":"The Syntax of Sports, Class 1: The Words Under the Words","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Syntax of Sports\u003c\/i\u003e is that course you wish you took in college--even if you aren't a sports fan. It's interesting. It's practical. It's inspiring. And best of all, it teaches you a skill that is at once highly marketable and potentially transforming: how to become a better thinker and writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The beginning of a multi-volume series, this initial book recreates the first day of class as it was taught to undergraduates at the University of Michigan. The examples are compelling. The dialogue is fast moving. The stories are ones you'll want to return to and retell over and over again. There is a reason the actual students who took \u003ci\u003eThe Syntax of Sports \u003c\/i\u003esaid the following things about it: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eEvery class I learned something new that I know I'll actually use in my writing for years to come. Couldn't be happier that I took a chance on Syntax of Sports\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eProf. Barry has structured the course so that it's almost impossible not to learn something valuable to take with you to future classes and future career possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eI have learned a ton of techniques for being a better writer in this class. I have also learned many life lessons that will undoubtedly guide how I act in the future\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I absolutely loved this course because the teacher was so awesome. I enjoyed sitting through class listening to Professor Barry and falling in love with his brain.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Barry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1607855070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781607855071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Maize Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Patrick Barry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978302750975,"sku":"9781607855071","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6c4d5082-4fad-4f34-aac9-6111939c8bcc.jpg?v=1683240786","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-syntax-of-sports-class-patrick-barry-9781607855071","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}