Author: E. Ethelbert Miller
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458770834
Category : African American poets
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Destiny
Author: Michael Angel Torres, Sr.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1646108299
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Destiny By: Michael Torres Destiny is a riveting tale about the life of Michael Angel Torres Sr. who, by the grace of God, has survived numerous life-threatening situations that enabled him to tell the world about them. As a soldier (medic) in the U.S. Army, Michael braved the land of Vietnam without so much as a firearm, solely trusting in the Lord for protection. If you believe cats have nine lives, then so far he has had triple that amount. And if you trust in the Lord Almighty, He will never let you down.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1646108299
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Destiny By: Michael Torres Destiny is a riveting tale about the life of Michael Angel Torres Sr. who, by the grace of God, has survived numerous life-threatening situations that enabled him to tell the world about them. As a soldier (medic) in the U.S. Army, Michael braved the land of Vietnam without so much as a firearm, solely trusting in the Lord for protection. If you believe cats have nine lives, then so far he has had triple that amount. And if you trust in the Lord Almighty, He will never let you down.
The Good Life Chronicles
Author: D. J. Blue
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1418488429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
The Good Life was a publication that was sent out on a semi-regular basis to a small group of friends/colleagues/subscribers beginning in November 1993 and concluding in September 2002. This book is a compilation of those issues. The subject material is varied and diverse---the bulk of it is a recounting of real life experiences, both mundane and dramatic, frequently analyzed from sociological, philosophical, psychological and humanistic perspectives. It also includes commentary on sociological issues, as well as topical commentary on the events of the day: the O.J. Simpson trial, the death of Princess Diana, and September 11, 2001. Sports topics of the day are discussed, and a smattering of poetry is also included, as well as reader commentary. It is an open-minded and multi-faceted book unlike any other you have read or will read.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1418488429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
The Good Life was a publication that was sent out on a semi-regular basis to a small group of friends/colleagues/subscribers beginning in November 1993 and concluding in September 2002. This book is a compilation of those issues. The subject material is varied and diverse---the bulk of it is a recounting of real life experiences, both mundane and dramatic, frequently analyzed from sociological, philosophical, psychological and humanistic perspectives. It also includes commentary on sociological issues, as well as topical commentary on the events of the day: the O.J. Simpson trial, the death of Princess Diana, and September 11, 2001. Sports topics of the day are discussed, and a smattering of poetry is also included, as well as reader commentary. It is an open-minded and multi-faceted book unlike any other you have read or will read.
Rounding the Bases
Author: Jamison P. Stevens
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728320372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A few weeks earlier when baseball loving Joey planned an outing with his longtime friend Casey, he expected the game to be just a fun time at a meaningless finale-the last game of yet another largely forgettable season. He never counted on a walk-off grand slam to be the impetus to an incredible hot streak full of comebacks and late inning heroics. Now his team has a chance to make the postseason with just one more win making the game with his friend the most important one in years. But what Joey doesn’t realize is the game is also an important one to the unhappily married Casey, maybe the most important one yet- with the number of runs, hits, or errors ultimately not mattering in the least.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728320372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A few weeks earlier when baseball loving Joey planned an outing with his longtime friend Casey, he expected the game to be just a fun time at a meaningless finale-the last game of yet another largely forgettable season. He never counted on a walk-off grand slam to be the impetus to an incredible hot streak full of comebacks and late inning heroics. Now his team has a chance to make the postseason with just one more win making the game with his friend the most important one in years. But what Joey doesn’t realize is the game is also an important one to the unhappily married Casey, maybe the most important one yet- with the number of runs, hits, or errors ultimately not mattering in the least.
The Old Man from Leftfield
Author: Neil McKee
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496945344
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 717
Book Description
When I was a kid in the late 1950s, while I was a student at Paoli Elementary School, I read the famous childrens book that talks about the Kid from Leftfield. Also around that time, I always said to myself, What is it going to be like in the year 2000? Ill be fifty years old! I couldnt comprehend being that old; the thought of it scared me, and Id probably be in a wheelchair or something worse. I bet a lot of people my age thought the same thing. This is the story of what that kid did when he reached the age of fifty.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496945344
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 717
Book Description
When I was a kid in the late 1950s, while I was a student at Paoli Elementary School, I read the famous childrens book that talks about the Kid from Leftfield. Also around that time, I always said to myself, What is it going to be like in the year 2000? Ill be fifty years old! I couldnt comprehend being that old; the thought of it scared me, and Id probably be in a wheelchair or something worse. I bet a lot of people my age thought the same thing. This is the story of what that kid did when he reached the age of fifty.
Sorry Kid, I Don't Much Feel Like Playing Today
Author: Kelly D. Cleaver Sr
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462017193
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
"In 1919, members of the Chicago White Sox "threw" the World Series, intentionally losing to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money. Two years later, after a lengthy investigation, eight players, including the immortal "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, received lifetime bans for their part in the scandal. Debates have raged ever since about whether all of the eight banned players actively "threw" plays or games. Sorry Kid, I Don't Much Feel Like Playing Today settles the debates once and for all by breaking down each player's contributions on a play-by-play basis. Each player is put under the microscope. Each play is dissected and analyzed. You will be the final judge. Journey back to the second decade of the twentieth century to relive the most famous World Series in baseball history."--Back cover
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462017193
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
"In 1919, members of the Chicago White Sox "threw" the World Series, intentionally losing to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money. Two years later, after a lengthy investigation, eight players, including the immortal "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, received lifetime bans for their part in the scandal. Debates have raged ever since about whether all of the eight banned players actively "threw" plays or games. Sorry Kid, I Don't Much Feel Like Playing Today settles the debates once and for all by breaking down each player's contributions on a play-by-play basis. Each player is put under the microscope. Each play is dissected and analyzed. You will be the final judge. Journey back to the second decade of the twentieth century to relive the most famous World Series in baseball history."--Back cover
The Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball, 2d ed.
Author: Jonathan Fraser Light
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476617449
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1112
Book Description
More than any other sport, baseball has developed its own niche in America's culture and psyche. Some researchers spend years on detailed statistical analyses of minute parts of the game, while others wax poetic about its players and plays. Many trace the beginnings of the civil rights movement in part to the Major Leagues' decision to integrate, and the words and phrases of the game (for example, pinch-hitter and out in left field) have become common in our everyday language. From AARON, HENRY onward, this book covers all of what might be called the cultural aspects of baseball (as opposed to the number-rich statistical information so widely available elsewhere). Biographical sketches of all Hall of Fame players, owners, executives and umpires, as well as many of the sportswriters and broadcasters who have won the Spink and Frick awards, join entries for teams, owners, commissioners and league presidents. Advertising, agents, drafts, illegal substances, minor leagues, oldest players, perfect games, retired uniform numbers, superstitions, tripleheaders, and youngest players are among the thousands of entries herein. Most entries open with a topical quote and conclude with a brief bibliography of sources for further research. The whole work is exhaustively indexed and includes 119 photographs.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476617449
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1112
Book Description
More than any other sport, baseball has developed its own niche in America's culture and psyche. Some researchers spend years on detailed statistical analyses of minute parts of the game, while others wax poetic about its players and plays. Many trace the beginnings of the civil rights movement in part to the Major Leagues' decision to integrate, and the words and phrases of the game (for example, pinch-hitter and out in left field) have become common in our everyday language. From AARON, HENRY onward, this book covers all of what might be called the cultural aspects of baseball (as opposed to the number-rich statistical information so widely available elsewhere). Biographical sketches of all Hall of Fame players, owners, executives and umpires, as well as many of the sportswriters and broadcasters who have won the Spink and Frick awards, join entries for teams, owners, commissioners and league presidents. Advertising, agents, drafts, illegal substances, minor leagues, oldest players, perfect games, retired uniform numbers, superstitions, tripleheaders, and youngest players are among the thousands of entries herein. Most entries open with a topical quote and conclude with a brief bibliography of sources for further research. The whole work is exhaustively indexed and includes 119 photographs.
The Baseball Maniac's Almanac
Author: Bert Randolph Sugar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683584821
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. First created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar, and now updated, here are thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find all of the big name baseball heroes like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, Pete Rose, Denny McLain, Ty Cobb, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans: Highest batting averages not to win batting titles Home-run leaders by state of birth Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season Most triples by position, season Winners of two “legs” of triple crown since last winner Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA Career pitching leaders under six feet tall Managers replaced wile team was in first place Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors Players with palindromic surnames And so much more! Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683584821
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. First created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar, and now updated, here are thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find all of the big name baseball heroes like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, Pete Rose, Denny McLain, Ty Cobb, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans: Highest batting averages not to win batting titles Home-run leaders by state of birth Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season Most triples by position, season Winners of two “legs” of triple crown since last winner Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA Career pitching leaders under six feet tall Managers replaced wile team was in first place Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors Players with palindromic surnames And so much more! Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!
The Water
Author: Bob Mazmanian
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 055732128X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
A rebuilding year.That's what this season was supposed to be for Coach Cooper's Big Red squad - but it ended up being a whole lot more. But a few questions will have to be answered first.Can the young Shoreview team survive a season filled with unexpected turns?Will Coach Cooper's unique personality lead to motivation or mutiny? Can Shoreview High's perfect couple, J.R. and Bobbi, find a way to fight opponents off the field?How will the 14 year old 'star of the future' be able to handle the pressure of finding out that his future is now? All these questions will be answered as the Big Red's fight the odds to get to every high school ballplayer's dream ' a trip to The Water.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 055732128X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
A rebuilding year.That's what this season was supposed to be for Coach Cooper's Big Red squad - but it ended up being a whole lot more. But a few questions will have to be answered first.Can the young Shoreview team survive a season filled with unexpected turns?Will Coach Cooper's unique personality lead to motivation or mutiny? Can Shoreview High's perfect couple, J.R. and Bobbi, find a way to fight opponents off the field?How will the 14 year old 'star of the future' be able to handle the pressure of finding out that his future is now? All these questions will be answered as the Big Red's fight the odds to get to every high school ballplayer's dream ' a trip to The Water.
TAKE TWO AND HIT TO RIGHT
Author: Jim Driscoll
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
“Take Two And Hit To Right” is an enjoyable and sometimes satirical insight into the heart and soul of the grand old game of Baseball. It covers its historical beginnings, as well as its make-up and growth, as it grew into the fabric of our National Pastime. It covers all of the surrounding aspects of the game, from Little League level all the way up to the Major Leagues, from the cat-calls from the stands to the lexicon of its play-by-play. Even its depiction up on the silver screen is reviewed. It’s all about the Game, with all of the fundamental components that make it such an enjoyable and entertaining treat to fans everywhere.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
“Take Two And Hit To Right” is an enjoyable and sometimes satirical insight into the heart and soul of the grand old game of Baseball. It covers its historical beginnings, as well as its make-up and growth, as it grew into the fabric of our National Pastime. It covers all of the surrounding aspects of the game, from Little League level all the way up to the Major Leagues, from the cat-calls from the stands to the lexicon of its play-by-play. Even its depiction up on the silver screen is reviewed. It’s all about the Game, with all of the fundamental components that make it such an enjoyable and entertaining treat to fans everywhere.
1954 -- a Baseball Season
Author: James Kreis
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452018588
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
This book will appeal to life-long baserball fans, particularly those who have followed the game for many years--specifically males over the age of 60, perhaps even age 50, too. Younger followers of athletic contests may also likely have an interest, given the revitalized impact to the sport currently--yearly Major League attendance numbers reflect over 73 Million paying customers in 2009. Cable network coverage proliferates--ESPN and MLB to name just two--continuously streaming the latest information and highlights 24 hours daily to a vast majority of USand international households. Americans are now living longer on average than they did during the time of this book, there currently existing an ever increasing focus on nostalgia-- perhaps due to a wistful longing for certain things and events from the past--when society seemed to be far less complex and simpler pleasures abounded. E-Bay and the numerous flea markets scattered throughout our nation readily attest to this phenomenon. Like any good history book, this work attempts to create a perspective of the circumstances and participants who influenced the relative events of 50 odd years ago. These events helped shape the evolution of the modern game today, a game now more widely driven by economics and media hype.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452018588
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 677
Book Description
This book will appeal to life-long baserball fans, particularly those who have followed the game for many years--specifically males over the age of 60, perhaps even age 50, too. Younger followers of athletic contests may also likely have an interest, given the revitalized impact to the sport currently--yearly Major League attendance numbers reflect over 73 Million paying customers in 2009. Cable network coverage proliferates--ESPN and MLB to name just two--continuously streaming the latest information and highlights 24 hours daily to a vast majority of USand international households. Americans are now living longer on average than they did during the time of this book, there currently existing an ever increasing focus on nostalgia-- perhaps due to a wistful longing for certain things and events from the past--when society seemed to be far less complex and simpler pleasures abounded. E-Bay and the numerous flea markets scattered throughout our nation readily attest to this phenomenon. Like any good history book, this work attempts to create a perspective of the circumstances and participants who influenced the relative events of 50 odd years ago. These events helped shape the evolution of the modern game today, a game now more widely driven by economics and media hype.