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College football is hugely popular in the United States. Nationwide, it is the most popular sport after professional football and baseball. With subject matter will appeal to sports fans and reluctant readers alike, The Big 12 offers a wealth of fascinating information and statistics about one of the nation's most popular sports and one of the youngest athletic college conferences. Packed with information, it includes conference history, teams and mascots, player and coach profiles, conference rivalries, and important game highlights.
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In January 2006, Ehud Olmert was thrust into the world spotlight when he became acting prime minister of Israel after Ariel Sharon had a massive stroke. This title is a comprehensive look at Olmert, including his childhood, education, family, and evolution as a politician. It discusses events in Israel, and relates Olmert's involvement, showing the role he plays in current global affairs, as well as how his political views have evolved throughout his career. With a journalistic, objective covering of the subject material, this book combines the biography of an important leader with a look at both current and past events and politics in Israel.