{"title":"Series: Like a Genius","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLike a Genius\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a diverse exploration of ideas spanning philosophy, finance, technology, history, and adventure, inviting readers to broaden their understanding across fields. Whether delving into investment strategies, ethical questions, or thrilling journeys, these books challenge conventional thinking with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom thought-provoking guides to imaginative stories for younger readers, the collection blends practical knowledge with creative storytelling. Each title encourages curiosity and a deeper appreciation of the world, appealing to those eager to learn and engage with complex subjects in accessible ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-watch-soccer-like-a-genius-by-nick-greene-9781419777172","title":"How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Watch Basketball Like a Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, a brilliant deconstruction of the most popular sport in the world, publishing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the surface, soccer seems like the simplest of games: one ball, two teams, two goals, and (preferably) some grass. There’s a reason it’s the first team sport little kids learn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the closer you look, the more you plumb the game’s history, the more infinitely complex the picture becomes. Nick Greene, author of the celebrated \u003cem\u003eHow to Watch Basketball Like a Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, is a man who knows how to look closer than most, especially when he pulls in a wide range of experts to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow to Watch Soccer Like a Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, Greene calls on a turf manager, an expert on colour theorist, and a landscape historian to understand the field itself, a paleoanthropologist to talk kicking, and an Anglican priest to explain schisms—how American football, soccer, and rugby could all develop from the field games of rowdy 19th century British schoolboys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreene delves deep into what defines the game, how it developed, and what happens during a match’s 90 minutes (and then some). With insight from a domino toppler, a developmental neuroscientist, an art historian, a civil engineer, and more, you’ll never look at soccer the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773023011052,"sku":"9781419777172","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419777172-how-to-watch-soccer-like-a-genius.jpg?v=1782179362"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-like-a-genius.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}