Raise Your Game: How to Speak Fluent Sport

Sports writer Ian Valentine and celebrated cartoonist Oliver Preston have teamed up to produce this wonderful accompaniment to all things sport. In a nutshell each sport has a useful introduction which explains how/where/what followed by associated lingo and slang that will amuse, impress and interest the reader. The book gets to the essence of why sport is such a joy to either play or watch. All topped off by the cartoonist's unique, witty and priceless observations. SELLING POINTS: ? A hugely entertaining and illuminating read for the curious spectator who wants to gain a better understanding of what's going on, to the die-hard addict who wants a good read ? An essential and energetic accompaniment to sport - filled with useful explanations ? A celebration of sport's rich language and fascinating lingo ? Features every sport from the Summer and Winter Olympics ? More than thirty sports are laid bare from rugby to cricket to sumo wrestling and snowboarding ? Hilarious cartoons by well renowned cartoonist Oliver Preston ? A perfect gift for the sports-mad teenager, touchline AUTHOR: Ian Valentine began his writing career as a magazine journalist, contributing lifestyle features to a wide range of publications including The Daily Telegraph, Country Life, GQ and The Field. His previous books are on the Olympics, cricket, football and country sports