The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool & Billiards — 2nd Edition

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Don't get caught behind the 8 ball.

You're no idiot, of course. You're aware of pool's old reputation as a gambling institution played by hustlers and con artists. But in actuality it's a legitimate professional and family sport that takes a steady hand and a cool head.

Don't be afraid to dive right in. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool & Billiards — 2nd Edition, will help you master the table in no time. In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

• The origins of pool, from a lawn game in the late fifteenth century to an event in modern Olympic competition
  
  
• Advice on purchasing a pool table, cues, balls, and other equipment—as well as creating a great billiard parlor in your home
  
  
• Trick shots—including Crazy 8s and shot inspired by Evel Knievel and The Color of Money.
  
  
• A new overview on the multi-million dollar market for television tournaments

About the Authors...

Ewa Mataya Laurance is a world-class pro. Inducted into the prestigious Billiard Congress of American Hall of Fame, Ewa has won every major title the sport has to offer, from London to Las Vegas, as well as in her native Sweden. Still active in the circuit, she is a regular TV sportscaster for major pool competitions.

Thomas C. Shaw, managing editor of Pool & Billiard Magazine, has authored several books on pool and billiards.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool & Billiards — 2nd Edition