Famous Rivalries
- ISBN-10
- 0669521582
- ISBN-13
- 9780669521580
- Category
- Competition (Psychology)
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Author
- Karen Baicker
Description
Famous rivalries have existed in every area of endeavor, from science to sports, from music to painting. Just as in everyday life, rivalries can be friendly or deadly.
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