{"product_id":"curling-for-dummies-isbn-9781119691761","title":"Curling For Dummies","description":"P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you�re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see here shouldn�t be considered a new or updated product. But if you�re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We�re always writing about new topics! \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Curling? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Kilts and Cannonballs: Where Curling Comes From 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Curling Fundamentals 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Equipment 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Ice 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Rock and Roll 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Rink 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Hogs and Hacks: Understanding the Playing Field 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Rules 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Hurry Hard! Playing the Game 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: The Delivery 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Shots 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Sweeping 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Stepping onto the Ice 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Getting a Game 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Getting Better 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Strategy 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Practicing 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Behind the Glass 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Kids and Curling 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Coaching 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Fun and Furor: Being a Fan 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: A World of Championships 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Top-Notch Curling Skips 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Memorable Curling Shots 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tremendous Curling Games 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Terrific Curling Information Sources 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior reporter and analyst for The Sports Network in Canada. He was the editor of the \u003ci\u003eOntario Curling Report\u003c\/i\u003e for 30 years, and the curling columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e for more than 25 years.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover curling's fascinating origins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore different kinds of shots and when to use them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnter and play in curling events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour ultimate guide to curling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, fan, or coach, this is the curling book for you. From game fundamentals to complex strategy, here you'll find everything you need to get the most out of the game. Become familiar with the broom, the rock, and the ice, understand the rules and the role of each team member, get into a practice routine, and more. Armed with the many tips and pointers in this fun, friendly book, you'll have no excuse not to head down to your local club and get curling!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore curling's history from the 1500s to today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the brush, stone, hack, house, and button\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm a winning team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your delivery, shots, and sweeping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster strategy with and without the last rock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy the unique spirit of the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCurling For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119691761) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eCurling For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e (9780470838280). 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