Golf, an entry in DK’s Eyewitness Companions series, is a must-have volume for both casual and committed fans. It’s an elegant, compact handbook that glistens with sparkling color photos and offers astute coverage of every aspect of the game. Seven stylishly organized chapters discuss the history of the sport, modern-day equipment, basics for newcomers, rules, shot analysis, a rundown of the major tournaments and a guided tour of some of the world’s best courses. It looks a tad pricey, but this book, chock-full of essential facts and figures, should become a treasured addition to anyone’s sports shelf.
Valiant Women is a vital and engrossing attempt to correct the record and rightfully celebrate the achievements of female veterans of World War II.