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
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 Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340977002
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams', wasnt about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living. In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340977002
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams', wasnt about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living. In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.
What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting
Author: Cara Goodwin PhD
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638076731
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind. This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features: Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down. A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves. Engaging illustrations—Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page. Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638076731
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind. This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features: Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down. A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves. Engaging illustrations—Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page. Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion.
Courting the Clearwaters
Author: Jill Penrod
Publisher: Jill Penrod
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Burned in a house fire a few days before losing his father, college student Shawn Carpenter has spent years working, caring for his family, and paying penance. When an acquaintance introduces him to God and invites him to a college youth group, the changes in his life are immense and unsettling. The most unsettling part is Jenny Clearwater, his boss's daughter. He can't deny his attraction, but she courts instead of dating, and courting seems all about keeping the Shawn Carpenters of the world away from the Jenny Clearwaters. Danger and heartache seem to come around every bend, from a cave trip gone wrong to a friendship that goes up in flames to an accusal of crime at work. Seems God has put events in motion to lead Shawn back into a life of community and growth, assuming, of course, they don't kill him first. Get set for this first book of the Christian series Boys of Summer, for teens and anyone else who appreciates the challenges of stepping into adulthood. Christian teen romance and drama, Christian new adult. Now available as a FREE download!
Publisher: Jill Penrod
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Burned in a house fire a few days before losing his father, college student Shawn Carpenter has spent years working, caring for his family, and paying penance. When an acquaintance introduces him to God and invites him to a college youth group, the changes in his life are immense and unsettling. The most unsettling part is Jenny Clearwater, his boss's daughter. He can't deny his attraction, but she courts instead of dating, and courting seems all about keeping the Shawn Carpenters of the world away from the Jenny Clearwaters. Danger and heartache seem to come around every bend, from a cave trip gone wrong to a friendship that goes up in flames to an accusal of crime at work. Seems God has put events in motion to lead Shawn back into a life of community and growth, assuming, of course, they don't kill him first. Get set for this first book of the Christian series Boys of Summer, for teens and anyone else who appreciates the challenges of stepping into adulthood. Christian teen romance and drama, Christian new adult. Now available as a FREE download!
Limbo Liberation
Author: Samuel Pincombe
Publisher: novum publishing
ISBN: 399146960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Death... is not the end. Marlo White falls into an afterlife unlike anything he ever expected: the terrible dystopia of Limbo, ruled by beings far greater than humans. They're particularly interested in him, and before he knows it, he falls into a half-hearted rebellion filled with some of the most bizarre people Marlo has ever met. In this realm of deception and mystery, he must evade capture, survive numerous conflicts, and discover who he really is. Can Marlo aid the resistance and make a real difference, or will he fail and face a fate worse than a second death? As he navigates this treacherous world, Marlo must discover his inner strength and determine his true role in the fight against the oppressive rulers of Limbo, finding unexpected allies and unearthing hidden truths along the way.
Publisher: novum publishing
ISBN: 399146960X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Death... is not the end. Marlo White falls into an afterlife unlike anything he ever expected: the terrible dystopia of Limbo, ruled by beings far greater than humans. They're particularly interested in him, and before he knows it, he falls into a half-hearted rebellion filled with some of the most bizarre people Marlo has ever met. In this realm of deception and mystery, he must evade capture, survive numerous conflicts, and discover who he really is. Can Marlo aid the resistance and make a real difference, or will he fail and face a fate worse than a second death? As he navigates this treacherous world, Marlo must discover his inner strength and determine his true role in the fight against the oppressive rulers of Limbo, finding unexpected allies and unearthing hidden truths along the way.
Feeling Like a Number One
Author: Steve Binnie
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132652514X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
1980 was an important year for Top of the Pops: it was the year it began to transform from a light entertainment show into essential viewing for pop music aficionados. The transition didn't happen overnight, but when a Musicians' Union strike forced the programme off air for the whole of June and July, producer Michael Hurll took the opportunity to restructure the show. As a result the latter half of 1980 was often bizarre, occasionally quite grim, but always fascinating as Hurll threw all sorts of new formats at the screen to see what would stick. This transitional year is documented here. Hopefully you will find it a breathtaking rollercoaster of good and bad decisions made in the pursuit of television excellence. Or maybe it will just inspire you to dig out some old records you'd forgotten. Either's good.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132652514X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
1980 was an important year for Top of the Pops: it was the year it began to transform from a light entertainment show into essential viewing for pop music aficionados. The transition didn't happen overnight, but when a Musicians' Union strike forced the programme off air for the whole of June and July, producer Michael Hurll took the opportunity to restructure the show. As a result the latter half of 1980 was often bizarre, occasionally quite grim, but always fascinating as Hurll threw all sorts of new formats at the screen to see what would stick. This transitional year is documented here. Hopefully you will find it a breathtaking rollercoaster of good and bad decisions made in the pursuit of television excellence. Or maybe it will just inspire you to dig out some old records you'd forgotten. Either's good.
Under the Burr Oak Tree
Author: Dennis Bates
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615197639
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Just when Lindsey Miller has overcome the shattered dreams of her past, the man who shattered those dreams shows up again. Just when Lindsey's sister has erased the sordid life she used to lead, a young man with high ideals asks her to become part of his life. Forgetting and moving on requires all of them to learn how to forgive family, friends, each other, and themselves before they can be happy. Forgiveness must be offered and accepted, but once it is, it consumes everything in its path and lets new life begin again. Under the Burr Oak Tree is a story of forgiveness, the grace that allows it, and the love that can grow out of it. Full of the hope and strength of a young woman who dares to dream of a better life, and laced with the humor she uses as both a sword and a shield to rescue her sister, her mother, and ultimately herself, the story argues that good guys still exist, and they don't always finish last.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0615197639
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Just when Lindsey Miller has overcome the shattered dreams of her past, the man who shattered those dreams shows up again. Just when Lindsey's sister has erased the sordid life she used to lead, a young man with high ideals asks her to become part of his life. Forgetting and moving on requires all of them to learn how to forgive family, friends, each other, and themselves before they can be happy. Forgiveness must be offered and accepted, but once it is, it consumes everything in its path and lets new life begin again. Under the Burr Oak Tree is a story of forgiveness, the grace that allows it, and the love that can grow out of it. Full of the hope and strength of a young woman who dares to dream of a better life, and laced with the humor she uses as both a sword and a shield to rescue her sister, her mother, and ultimately herself, the story argues that good guys still exist, and they don't always finish last.
Heaven Promises No Favours
Author: Peta Knight
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456786857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
‘Heaven Promises No Favours’ continues in this, the second part of Peta Knight’s sweeping tale of love, life and loss, as Gregoire deals with the devastating consequences of the Nicole’s accident. Left to care for their infant daughter, Guillese, he begins to fall apart. With the help of those around him, those who loved Nicole like he did, the pieces begin to be put back together. However, though Guillese is the image of her mother, Greg quickly realises that, in many disturbing ways, she is nothing like her mother at all. Relentless turmoil lies ahead for Gregoire and Guillese, and it is up to those who care about them most to make sure their future - and their relationship - does not collapse beyond all repair.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456786857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
‘Heaven Promises No Favours’ continues in this, the second part of Peta Knight’s sweeping tale of love, life and loss, as Gregoire deals with the devastating consequences of the Nicole’s accident. Left to care for their infant daughter, Guillese, he begins to fall apart. With the help of those around him, those who loved Nicole like he did, the pieces begin to be put back together. However, though Guillese is the image of her mother, Greg quickly realises that, in many disturbing ways, she is nothing like her mother at all. Relentless turmoil lies ahead for Gregoire and Guillese, and it is up to those who care about them most to make sure their future - and their relationship - does not collapse beyond all repair.
Pictures at a Revolution
Author: Mark Harris
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594201523
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Documents the cultural revolution behind the making of 1967's five Best Picture-nominated films, including Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Graduate, Doctor Doolittle, In the Heat of the Night, and Bonnie and Clyde, in an account that discusses how the movies reflected period beliefs about race, violence, and identity. 40,000 first printing.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594201523
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Documents the cultural revolution behind the making of 1967's five Best Picture-nominated films, including Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Graduate, Doctor Doolittle, In the Heat of the Night, and Bonnie and Clyde, in an account that discusses how the movies reflected period beliefs about race, violence, and identity. 40,000 first printing.
Walter Stickle and the Galactic Rangers
Author: Larry Enright
Publisher: Larry Enright
ISBN: 1492121800
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
From the best-selling author of Four Years from Home and 2013 Independent Publishers Book Award Bronze Medalist for A Cape May Diamond comes a science fiction adventure of humorous proportions... Walter Stickle and the Galactic Rangers Walter Stickle is an average man from an average town who lives life with nothing more than normal expectations because somewhere along the line he was told that he didn't have the right stuff to do what he always dreamed of doing -- going into outer space. Not that Walter is unhappy. He is very happy in every normal sense. He gets up at the same time every morning, does the same things in the same way every day, and goes to sleep at night content that he is making the world a better place. Yet inside that shell of normalcy is a boy who still dreams of going to the stars someday. Walter Stickle and the Galactic Rangers is the story of a man whose life is forever changed by a pair of mismatched socks, a woman with the ugliest glasses on Earth, and a comic strip.
Publisher: Larry Enright
ISBN: 1492121800
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
From the best-selling author of Four Years from Home and 2013 Independent Publishers Book Award Bronze Medalist for A Cape May Diamond comes a science fiction adventure of humorous proportions... Walter Stickle and the Galactic Rangers Walter Stickle is an average man from an average town who lives life with nothing more than normal expectations because somewhere along the line he was told that he didn't have the right stuff to do what he always dreamed of doing -- going into outer space. Not that Walter is unhappy. He is very happy in every normal sense. He gets up at the same time every morning, does the same things in the same way every day, and goes to sleep at night content that he is making the world a better place. Yet inside that shell of normalcy is a boy who still dreams of going to the stars someday. Walter Stickle and the Galactic Rangers is the story of a man whose life is forever changed by a pair of mismatched socks, a woman with the ugliest glasses on Earth, and a comic strip.