Author: George Genovese
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476629773
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Few would dispute the pitching greatness of Sandy Koufax--but was Paul Pettit better? Jim Baxes was once compared to the great Pie Traynor yet few baseball fans have ever heard of him. John Elway was undeniably one of the greatest quarterbacks in pro football history but could he have been an even better baseball player? For most fans greatness is measured in trophies and awards and confirmed by consistency over time. During his 70 years in baseball, renowned scout George Genovese witnessed some of the most talented players ever to play the game--some of them unknown to fans. He recalls the careers of unsung greats like Nestor Chavez, Matt Harrington and Derek Tatsuno, who never gained lasting fame despite unrivaled talent.
Fate's Take-Out Slide
Author: George Genovese
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476629773
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Few would dispute the pitching greatness of Sandy Koufax--but was Paul Pettit better? Jim Baxes was once compared to the great Pie Traynor yet few baseball fans have ever heard of him. John Elway was undeniably one of the greatest quarterbacks in pro football history but could he have been an even better baseball player? For most fans greatness is measured in trophies and awards and confirmed by consistency over time. During his 70 years in baseball, renowned scout George Genovese witnessed some of the most talented players ever to play the game--some of them unknown to fans. He recalls the careers of unsung greats like Nestor Chavez, Matt Harrington and Derek Tatsuno, who never gained lasting fame despite unrivaled talent.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476629773
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Few would dispute the pitching greatness of Sandy Koufax--but was Paul Pettit better? Jim Baxes was once compared to the great Pie Traynor yet few baseball fans have ever heard of him. John Elway was undeniably one of the greatest quarterbacks in pro football history but could he have been an even better baseball player? For most fans greatness is measured in trophies and awards and confirmed by consistency over time. During his 70 years in baseball, renowned scout George Genovese witnessed some of the most talented players ever to play the game--some of them unknown to fans. He recalls the careers of unsung greats like Nestor Chavez, Matt Harrington and Derek Tatsuno, who never gained lasting fame despite unrivaled talent.
Walking Alone
Author: Dan Taylor
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538154374
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The inspirational story of African American trailblazer Kenny Washington, the first player to reintegrate the NFL. On September 29, 1946, football star Kenny Washington made history. When he trotted onto the field for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington broke the color barrier in the NFL. In Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington, Dan Taylor reveals Washington’s immeasurable impact on his sport and beyond. Legends of the game hailed Washington as one of the greatest players in football history. He was also a baseball star, and Taylor recounts never-before-told details of the efforts to make Washington the first Black player in big league baseball along with Jackie Robinson. Taylor also delves into the heinous verbal and physical abuse Washington was subjected to, his refusal to play in the South, and how he positively impacted ignorant teammates and rivals through his character and talent. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, there was no more popular athlete in Los Angeles than Kenny Washington. Walking Alone chronicles for the first time the life story of this trailblazing football legend.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538154374
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The inspirational story of African American trailblazer Kenny Washington, the first player to reintegrate the NFL. On September 29, 1946, football star Kenny Washington made history. When he trotted onto the field for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington broke the color barrier in the NFL. In Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington, Dan Taylor reveals Washington’s immeasurable impact on his sport and beyond. Legends of the game hailed Washington as one of the greatest players in football history. He was also a baseball star, and Taylor recounts never-before-told details of the efforts to make Washington the first Black player in big league baseball along with Jackie Robinson. Taylor also delves into the heinous verbal and physical abuse Washington was subjected to, his refusal to play in the South, and how he positively impacted ignorant teammates and rivals through his character and talent. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, there was no more popular athlete in Los Angeles than Kenny Washington. Walking Alone chronicles for the first time the life story of this trailblazing football legend.
In Search of Fate
Author: Anthony De Benedict
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496969855
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
In Search of Fate is the story of a dedicated altruist, Adam Questor, and his self-determined mission to serve others in some meaningful way. The novel begins with Adams personal tryst of conscience regarding a decision thrust upon him by the apparent suicide of a colleague. In his capacity as vice president of Genetic Research and Development at Global Pharmaceuticals, he must decide whether to make his company the sole treatment proprietor of this colleagues life-changing genetic breakthrough or to make this new discovery more broadly available for the benefit of all. Anguishing over this decision and the death of his colleague, he seeks refuge in a monastery. His companys CEO, Ralph Edwards, suspects Adam has knowledge of this breakthrough and fears his altruistic bent. With the help of a brilliant psychiatrist, Evelyn Wyman, Edwards hopes to find out what Adam knows under the guise of her support and counsel. But patient and therapist bond and, together, choose to defy his plans. As a consequence, they face unrelenting pursuit by Edwards hired thugs who threaten them with assault, kidnapping, and even murder. With the help of his dead colleagues artificial intelligence, Adam and Evelyn attempt to stay one step ahead of their pursuers while seeking a safe disposition for their terrible secret. In the process, both realize an end they could not preconceive: for Evelyn, a lasting love; for Adam, a destiny not sought without, but uncovered within. He confides this discovery to Evelyn, Our task in life is to discover our worth for the sake of others.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496969855
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
In Search of Fate is the story of a dedicated altruist, Adam Questor, and his self-determined mission to serve others in some meaningful way. The novel begins with Adams personal tryst of conscience regarding a decision thrust upon him by the apparent suicide of a colleague. In his capacity as vice president of Genetic Research and Development at Global Pharmaceuticals, he must decide whether to make his company the sole treatment proprietor of this colleagues life-changing genetic breakthrough or to make this new discovery more broadly available for the benefit of all. Anguishing over this decision and the death of his colleague, he seeks refuge in a monastery. His companys CEO, Ralph Edwards, suspects Adam has knowledge of this breakthrough and fears his altruistic bent. With the help of a brilliant psychiatrist, Evelyn Wyman, Edwards hopes to find out what Adam knows under the guise of her support and counsel. But patient and therapist bond and, together, choose to defy his plans. As a consequence, they face unrelenting pursuit by Edwards hired thugs who threaten them with assault, kidnapping, and even murder. With the help of his dead colleagues artificial intelligence, Adam and Evelyn attempt to stay one step ahead of their pursuers while seeking a safe disposition for their terrible secret. In the process, both realize an end they could not preconceive: for Evelyn, a lasting love; for Adam, a destiny not sought without, but uncovered within. He confides this discovery to Evelyn, Our task in life is to discover our worth for the sake of others.
Impossible Fate
Author: Sue Langford
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 1468930931
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what caused that feeling of someone walking past you when there was nobody there? Have you ever smelled perfume when you were alone in a room? Kelsey Baxter was just another single girl in the world. She'd go to bonfires with her friends and she'd work all day with the horses. It was her dream job. When she volunteered to help clear someone's name online, she got a lot more than she bargained for. Wyatt Cage was a military man. He'd had the training to get almost any task done. When he joined in on the task of clearing someone's name online, he saw her picture. The only thing he knew was her name - Kelsey. When Wyatt started seeing threats against her, he decided it was his duty to protect her. What he didn't count on was falling for her. In this story of mystery, romance and the supernatural, things aren't always what they seem. People aren't what you think they are. It's a story of finding an Impossible Fate. A story of true love that will pull you in and not let you go.
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 1468930931
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what caused that feeling of someone walking past you when there was nobody there? Have you ever smelled perfume when you were alone in a room? Kelsey Baxter was just another single girl in the world. She'd go to bonfires with her friends and she'd work all day with the horses. It was her dream job. When she volunteered to help clear someone's name online, she got a lot more than she bargained for. Wyatt Cage was a military man. He'd had the training to get almost any task done. When he joined in on the task of clearing someone's name online, he saw her picture. The only thing he knew was her name - Kelsey. When Wyatt started seeing threats against her, he decided it was his duty to protect her. What he didn't count on was falling for her. In this story of mystery, romance and the supernatural, things aren't always what they seem. People aren't what you think they are. It's a story of finding an Impossible Fate. A story of true love that will pull you in and not let you go.
Fate's Child
Author: Joseph Stallings
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449065848
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Fate Destiny and a three thousand year old prophesy. When two trouble-free country boys end up in the hospital due to an almost catastrophic event, Alexs harsh past comes back to haunt him. His whole life had been a fabrication that his foster aunt and uncle invented to keep his past a secret from him and the rest of the world. After being told that he is not human and awaiting an estranged visitor that can help shed light on his shattered reality, Young Alex must face what fate has in store for him and deal with his new life one day at a time. With a three thousand year old prophesy foretelling his birth and of his importance, Alex and his foster family must overcome the evils that have tracked him after sixteen long years. Now, plunged into a realm of multiple dimensions and surreal beings, Alex must decide if he is to become Earths savior, destroyer, or try to return to his fictitiously normal life with one consequence: that if he does nothing, then in less than three years, his world could come to an end regardless. What would you do if the lives of everyone you loved were placed on your shoulders? Lucky for you, that has not happened; we can only hope Alex makes the right choices.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449065848
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Fate Destiny and a three thousand year old prophesy. When two trouble-free country boys end up in the hospital due to an almost catastrophic event, Alexs harsh past comes back to haunt him. His whole life had been a fabrication that his foster aunt and uncle invented to keep his past a secret from him and the rest of the world. After being told that he is not human and awaiting an estranged visitor that can help shed light on his shattered reality, Young Alex must face what fate has in store for him and deal with his new life one day at a time. With a three thousand year old prophesy foretelling his birth and of his importance, Alex and his foster family must overcome the evils that have tracked him after sixteen long years. Now, plunged into a realm of multiple dimensions and surreal beings, Alex must decide if he is to become Earths savior, destroyer, or try to return to his fictitiously normal life with one consequence: that if he does nothing, then in less than three years, his world could come to an end regardless. What would you do if the lives of everyone you loved were placed on your shoulders? Lucky for you, that has not happened; we can only hope Alex makes the right choices.
Plastics in Aquatic Systems: from Transport and Fate to Impacts and Management Perspectives
Author: Tanveer Adyel
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832506240
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832506240
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Twisted Fate
Author: Lyssa Cole
Publisher: Lyssa Cole Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
I hate him. His darker eyes, his darker hair. The tattoo that snakes up his chest and peeks out of the top of his shirt. I hate it all. Jordan, my husband’s brother, the definition of troublemaker. I’m happily married to Blake, hoping to start a family soon, but there’s one thing standing in our way. And that’s him and all the shit he brings to our doorstep. Blake won’t listen, he has Jordan’s back no matter what. But when our lives take a tragic turn, I’m hopelessly lost, floundering alone, gasping for my next breath. Until he, the one who started it all, shows up wanting to fix his mess, wanting to protect what’s not his. Nope, not happening. I wish he would just leave and never show his face again. Unless what if I do need him? What if I really am in as much danger as he says? How can I see him as anything but what he is- a dangerous tornado of destruction. My heart won’t be another one of his casualties too.
Publisher: Lyssa Cole Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
I hate him. His darker eyes, his darker hair. The tattoo that snakes up his chest and peeks out of the top of his shirt. I hate it all. Jordan, my husband’s brother, the definition of troublemaker. I’m happily married to Blake, hoping to start a family soon, but there’s one thing standing in our way. And that’s him and all the shit he brings to our doorstep. Blake won’t listen, he has Jordan’s back no matter what. But when our lives take a tragic turn, I’m hopelessly lost, floundering alone, gasping for my next breath. Until he, the one who started it all, shows up wanting to fix his mess, wanting to protect what’s not his. Nope, not happening. I wish he would just leave and never show his face again. Unless what if I do need him? What if I really am in as much danger as he says? How can I see him as anything but what he is- a dangerous tornado of destruction. My heart won’t be another one of his casualties too.
Man’s Fate and God’s Choice
Author: Bhimeswara Challa
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Stagnate as a 'creepy caterpillar' or transform into a 'beauteous butterfly'-this path-breaking book of a rare genre suggests-is the seminal choice before mankind, and every one of us. In this setting, the book raises some fundamental questions: What is man's rightful place in the cosmos and his manifest destiny on earth? Why are we so self-righteously self-destructive? Are we a doomed species? Or 'divine' beings struggling to overcome the hubris of the human intellect? Is God getting weary of mankind? How should we synergize human effort and Divine Grace? The book posits that any betterment in human behavior needs a cathartic change at the deepest levels. That requires diluting the dominance of the mind and reawakening the long-dormant intelligence of the human heart. To meet that challenge, we need minimum numbers, a 'critical mass' to create self-sustained momentum for transformation through consciousness change. And every single human of this generation should behave in such a way that he or she is that single person whose transformation could make the decisive species-scale difference. The book offers a menu of ideas and an agenda of action. This book could be itself become an input to mobilize that very 'critical mass' it advocates for human transformation. Well-planned and cohesively written, the book is noteworthy for its delightful blend of information and arguments, and reveals the depth of the author’s understanding of the human predicament... This is a closely argued and thought-provoking book... The Hindu, 13 Sept 2011 [This book] is a gripping exposition on human nature and self-transformation without preference to religion... Challa has critically provided a foundational argument for a deeper discussion of philosophical and practical ideals concerning self-transformation... harmonizing the head and the heart is the way for humans to function as spiritual beings. Recommended by the USR. The US Review of Books [The author] reflects upon the crisis of contemporary civilizations and outlines a blueprint for a new world order based on progressive spiritual values and change of human consciousness. The strength of this treatise is the sweep of Challa’s reach and his treatment of a vastly complex set of issues that bedevil humankind today... India International Center Quarterly, Summer 2012 As a thinker and erudite scholar, [the author] has made a profound study of the world situation and the moral decadence of man... [This book] deserves to be on the shelves of university, college and public libraries... Triveni Magazine, July–Sept 2011 It is difficult to pigeon-hole this book as... a ‘prophetic discourse’, a ‘journey into the human mind’, a ‘guide for human survival’, a ‘spiritual treatise’. It is an amalgam of all these and more... the volume reaches out to those who are already uneasy about the way we on this earth are progressing. The Book Review, India, June 2013
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Stagnate as a 'creepy caterpillar' or transform into a 'beauteous butterfly'-this path-breaking book of a rare genre suggests-is the seminal choice before mankind, and every one of us. In this setting, the book raises some fundamental questions: What is man's rightful place in the cosmos and his manifest destiny on earth? Why are we so self-righteously self-destructive? Are we a doomed species? Or 'divine' beings struggling to overcome the hubris of the human intellect? Is God getting weary of mankind? How should we synergize human effort and Divine Grace? The book posits that any betterment in human behavior needs a cathartic change at the deepest levels. That requires diluting the dominance of the mind and reawakening the long-dormant intelligence of the human heart. To meet that challenge, we need minimum numbers, a 'critical mass' to create self-sustained momentum for transformation through consciousness change. And every single human of this generation should behave in such a way that he or she is that single person whose transformation could make the decisive species-scale difference. The book offers a menu of ideas and an agenda of action. This book could be itself become an input to mobilize that very 'critical mass' it advocates for human transformation. Well-planned and cohesively written, the book is noteworthy for its delightful blend of information and arguments, and reveals the depth of the author’s understanding of the human predicament... This is a closely argued and thought-provoking book... The Hindu, 13 Sept 2011 [This book] is a gripping exposition on human nature and self-transformation without preference to religion... Challa has critically provided a foundational argument for a deeper discussion of philosophical and practical ideals concerning self-transformation... harmonizing the head and the heart is the way for humans to function as spiritual beings. Recommended by the USR. The US Review of Books [The author] reflects upon the crisis of contemporary civilizations and outlines a blueprint for a new world order based on progressive spiritual values and change of human consciousness. The strength of this treatise is the sweep of Challa’s reach and his treatment of a vastly complex set of issues that bedevil humankind today... India International Center Quarterly, Summer 2012 As a thinker and erudite scholar, [the author] has made a profound study of the world situation and the moral decadence of man... [This book] deserves to be on the shelves of university, college and public libraries... Triveni Magazine, July–Sept 2011 It is difficult to pigeon-hole this book as... a ‘prophetic discourse’, a ‘journey into the human mind’, a ‘guide for human survival’, a ‘spiritual treatise’. It is an amalgam of all these and more... the volume reaches out to those who are already uneasy about the way we on this earth are progressing. The Book Review, India, June 2013
Fixing Fate
Author: Anna Brooks
Publisher: Anna Brooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Some wounds need more than time to heal... I don't remember what it's like not to be scared. And then I meet him. My brother's friend and ex-partner is everything I'll never be. Sexy, confident, and perfect. He calls me sunshine and tells me I'm beautiful. He asks me to stay. When my past comes back with a vengeance, he proves just how much he'd risk to shield me from the demons that were never supposed to resurface. *** Readers love Smith and Mellie's story that delivers all the feels! "This story gets a big ol' WOW! 10++ stars & all kinds of nail-biting!" ~ Carrie M "In Fixing Fate, Anna introduces us to Mellie and Smith and weaves their love story so beautifully. It's sexy, touching, heartbreaking and sweet, all in one. Safe to say, I'll buy whatever Anna's selling because her books are just that good!" ~ Brenna R "I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars, because this read is so much more than a 5! I enjoyed so many elements of this book. It had twist and turns throughout the story, insecurity, fear, personal emotional growth, awareness of mental illness and addiction, a victim's daily struggles, hope and love...just to name a few." ~Mom's Guilty Pleasure *** Fixing Fate is the first novel in the Daring Destiny series featuring alpha males and wounded, but strong women. It can be read as a standalone. Emotionally gripping, this sexy, suspenseful romance will pull at your heart strings and leave you with a guaranteed happily ever after. *** keywords: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, new adult romance, alpha male, modern romance, sexy, angsty, emotional, contemporary romance series, romantic suspense series, family, love, kidnapping, secret romance, stalker, forbidden romance, rescue, forced proximity, swoon, brother’s best friend, best friend’s sister, police officer, cop romance, HEA, no cliffhanger, steamy romance, family saga
Publisher: Anna Brooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Some wounds need more than time to heal... I don't remember what it's like not to be scared. And then I meet him. My brother's friend and ex-partner is everything I'll never be. Sexy, confident, and perfect. He calls me sunshine and tells me I'm beautiful. He asks me to stay. When my past comes back with a vengeance, he proves just how much he'd risk to shield me from the demons that were never supposed to resurface. *** Readers love Smith and Mellie's story that delivers all the feels! "This story gets a big ol' WOW! 10++ stars & all kinds of nail-biting!" ~ Carrie M "In Fixing Fate, Anna introduces us to Mellie and Smith and weaves their love story so beautifully. It's sexy, touching, heartbreaking and sweet, all in one. Safe to say, I'll buy whatever Anna's selling because her books are just that good!" ~ Brenna R "I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars, because this read is so much more than a 5! I enjoyed so many elements of this book. It had twist and turns throughout the story, insecurity, fear, personal emotional growth, awareness of mental illness and addiction, a victim's daily struggles, hope and love...just to name a few." ~Mom's Guilty Pleasure *** Fixing Fate is the first novel in the Daring Destiny series featuring alpha males and wounded, but strong women. It can be read as a standalone. Emotionally gripping, this sexy, suspenseful romance will pull at your heart strings and leave you with a guaranteed happily ever after. *** keywords: contemporary romance, romantic suspense, new adult romance, alpha male, modern romance, sexy, angsty, emotional, contemporary romance series, romantic suspense series, family, love, kidnapping, secret romance, stalker, forbidden romance, rescue, forced proximity, swoon, brother’s best friend, best friend’s sister, police officer, cop romance, HEA, no cliffhanger, steamy romance, family saga
Fate is the Hunter
Author: Ernest K. Gann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671636030
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
An episodic log of some of the author's more memorable hours aloft in peace and as a member of the Air Transport Command in war.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671636030
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
An episodic log of some of the author's more memorable hours aloft in peace and as a member of the Air Transport Command in war.