Billiards is the third most popular participant sport in the United States, and is a subject rich in history. With more than two thousand entries and two hundred illustrations, this is a most comprehensive book. From a cheval to zigzag ball and everything in between, this treasure trove covers the entire range of subjects through accessible and entertaining entries. Recognized as the foremost authority since its original publication in 1993, this exhaustive volume has been augmented with hundreds of new entries.