Author: Bob Forsch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1613214332
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Offering readers more than just a sneak peek into the dugout, Bob Forsch’s Tales from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout takes fans into the clubhouse, out to the bullpen, onto the mound, up to the batter’s box, around the base paths, along for the ride to spring training, and even on a fishing trip or two in this tribute to the long and storied tradition of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. In his own witty style, Bob Forsch, known to many as “Forschie” during his playing days, has drawn from his exciting history with the Cardinals to bring fans stories that are laugh-out-loud funny, like his rookie gaffes and lifelong antics with his older brother Ken, a fellow big leaguer and no-hit artist. Other tales are poignant, such as his tributes to St. Louis favorite Willie McGee, legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, and “The Cardinal Way.” Some of the stories reveal inside tricks, like how to confuse sign stealers. Still more are rarely-told true confessions, like throwing at 2003 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Carter, following Jim Kaat’s tips for doctoring a baseball, or playing silly clubhouse pranks on the superstitious Joaquin Andujar. Forsch also includes the story of the pre-victory party that helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series—not even manager Whitey Herzog knew about that one. These stories and many more come to life in Tales from the Cardinals Dugout. No Cardinals fan’s bookrack should be without it.
Taxi Tales
Author: Lou Solitske
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540699688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
For eighteen years I roamed the night-darkened streets of Sacramento, California driving Yellow Cabs. I encountered many strange and some truly wonderful characters. I met people from all up and down the social/economic spectrum and heard their amazing stories. People from many lands, some of them young and some of them old. Most of the time the cab ride was simply a pleasant and unremarkable trip to my passenger's destination. Occasionally the trip was anything but pleasant or unremarkable. It was truly grist for the literary mill. Every time I thought I had seen it all, I was surprised; some times, profoundly. Taxi Tales is a fact-based collection of short stories recounting some of my more hilarious, heartwarming and hair-raising experiences. These adventures in Cabland will make you laugh, make you cry and make you cringe. So what do you say? Do you want to go for a ride?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540699688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
For eighteen years I roamed the night-darkened streets of Sacramento, California driving Yellow Cabs. I encountered many strange and some truly wonderful characters. I met people from all up and down the social/economic spectrum and heard their amazing stories. People from many lands, some of them young and some of them old. Most of the time the cab ride was simply a pleasant and unremarkable trip to my passenger's destination. Occasionally the trip was anything but pleasant or unremarkable. It was truly grist for the literary mill. Every time I thought I had seen it all, I was surprised; some times, profoundly. Taxi Tales is a fact-based collection of short stories recounting some of my more hilarious, heartwarming and hair-raising experiences. These adventures in Cabland will make you laugh, make you cry and make you cringe. So what do you say? Do you want to go for a ride?
420 Characters
Author: Lou Beach
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547617941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Works of fiction the length of Facebook status updates: “Just because a story is short, even really, really short, doesn’t mean it can’t contain multitudes.” —The New York Times Book Review Alternately surreal, funny, ominous, and lyrical, Lou Beach’s 420 Characters offers an experience as dazzling as any in contemporary fiction. Revealing worlds of meaning in single paragraphs, these crystalline miniature stories that began as Facebook status updates mark a new turn in an acclaimed artist and illustrator’s career. This ebook edition has been enhanced with original collages by the author and with exclusive audio of fifteen stories brilliantly read by legendary rock musician Dave Alvin, Golden Globe–winning actor Ian McShane, and Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges. “A tiny book filled with tiny stories . . . Tragic, absurd, and sweet by turns, each snip of a story is a gem, able to hold its own against more standard-length fare.” —Flavorwire, A Must-Read Pick
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547617941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Works of fiction the length of Facebook status updates: “Just because a story is short, even really, really short, doesn’t mean it can’t contain multitudes.” —The New York Times Book Review Alternately surreal, funny, ominous, and lyrical, Lou Beach’s 420 Characters offers an experience as dazzling as any in contemporary fiction. Revealing worlds of meaning in single paragraphs, these crystalline miniature stories that began as Facebook status updates mark a new turn in an acclaimed artist and illustrator’s career. This ebook edition has been enhanced with original collages by the author and with exclusive audio of fifteen stories brilliantly read by legendary rock musician Dave Alvin, Golden Globe–winning actor Ian McShane, and Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges. “A tiny book filled with tiny stories . . . Tragic, absurd, and sweet by turns, each snip of a story is a gem, able to hold its own against more standard-length fare.” —Flavorwire, A Must-Read Pick
Lindie Lou - 3 Book Set
Author: Jeanne Bender
Publisher: Pina Publishing
ISBN: 9781943493166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
When puppies Lindie Lou, Jasper, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond are born in St. Louis they have no idea of the adventures that await them. As each of them is adopted by a different family, Lindie Lou fears she will never see them again. When she's old enough, Lindie Lou flies to the Emerald City (Seattle) to meet her new family.Each of the twelve books projected for this series, takes place in a different place and in a different month of the year. Three clues at the end of each book give the reader hints as to where Lindie Lou will go on her next adventure. This beginning chapter book series, introduces young readers to adventures in St. Louis at the City Museum, at the Space Needle in Seattle, at an organic farm in Des Moines, at a Thanksgiving Day parade in New York, and at a Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan to mention a few. Along the way, Lindie Lou's brothers and sisters show up when least expected. Readers will remember Lindie Lou's bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see examples of her developing self-esteem, courage, determination and compassion.Creative fonts, color illustrations, and short chapters provide a series that is a bridge between early chapter books and novels. The Lindie Lou Adventures Series has proven to be a favorite classroom read aloud, safe for young fluent readers, the first chapter book read by Hi-Lo readers, and a winner for ELL students.
Publisher: Pina Publishing
ISBN: 9781943493166
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
When puppies Lindie Lou, Jasper, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond are born in St. Louis they have no idea of the adventures that await them. As each of them is adopted by a different family, Lindie Lou fears she will never see them again. When she's old enough, Lindie Lou flies to the Emerald City (Seattle) to meet her new family.Each of the twelve books projected for this series, takes place in a different place and in a different month of the year. Three clues at the end of each book give the reader hints as to where Lindie Lou will go on her next adventure. This beginning chapter book series, introduces young readers to adventures in St. Louis at the City Museum, at the Space Needle in Seattle, at an organic farm in Des Moines, at a Thanksgiving Day parade in New York, and at a Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan to mention a few. Along the way, Lindie Lou's brothers and sisters show up when least expected. Readers will remember Lindie Lou's bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see examples of her developing self-esteem, courage, determination and compassion.Creative fonts, color illustrations, and short chapters provide a series that is a bridge between early chapter books and novels. The Lindie Lou Adventures Series has proven to be a favorite classroom read aloud, safe for young fluent readers, the first chapter book read by Hi-Lo readers, and a winner for ELL students.
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Author: Patty Lovell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101653876
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do. Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart. But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about that.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101653876
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do. Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart. But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about that.
Koala Lou
Author: Mem Fox
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152000769
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother's love all at one time. "A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud."--The Horn Book
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152000769
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother's love all at one time. "A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud."--The Horn Book
Lila Lou's Little Library
Author: Nikki Bergstresser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735345116
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
What is a girl to do when her house is filled to the brim with books? Build a library from a large tree stump in her front yard, of course!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735345116
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
What is a girl to do when her house is filled to the brim with books? Build a library from a large tree stump in her front yard, of course!
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do
Author: Ashley Spires
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771387270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An endearing story about a little girl who doesnÍt think she can. ñUp there! The tree can be our ship!î one of LouÍs friends exclaims when they decide to play pirates. ñUmmm ƒî responds Lou. Usually she loves adventures. But this is new. Lou has never climbed a tree before. And she knows she canÍt do it. She doesnÍt even want to try. But this adventure does look fun, and when all her excuses run out, Lou realizes the bravest adventurers are those who TRY. An inspiring lesson for anyone whoÍs ever avoided something hard.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771387270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An endearing story about a little girl who doesnÍt think she can. ñUp there! The tree can be our ship!î one of LouÍs friends exclaims when they decide to play pirates. ñUmmm ƒî responds Lou. Usually she loves adventures. But this is new. Lou has never climbed a tree before. And she knows she canÍt do it. She doesnÍt even want to try. But this adventure does look fun, and when all her excuses run out, Lou realizes the bravest adventurers are those who TRY. An inspiring lesson for anyone whoÍs ever avoided something hard.
Tales from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout
Author: Bob Forsch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1613214332
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Offering readers more than just a sneak peek into the dugout, Bob Forsch’s Tales from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout takes fans into the clubhouse, out to the bullpen, onto the mound, up to the batter’s box, around the base paths, along for the ride to spring training, and even on a fishing trip or two in this tribute to the long and storied tradition of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. In his own witty style, Bob Forsch, known to many as “Forschie” during his playing days, has drawn from his exciting history with the Cardinals to bring fans stories that are laugh-out-loud funny, like his rookie gaffes and lifelong antics with his older brother Ken, a fellow big leaguer and no-hit artist. Other tales are poignant, such as his tributes to St. Louis favorite Willie McGee, legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, and “The Cardinal Way.” Some of the stories reveal inside tricks, like how to confuse sign stealers. Still more are rarely-told true confessions, like throwing at 2003 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Carter, following Jim Kaat’s tips for doctoring a baseball, or playing silly clubhouse pranks on the superstitious Joaquin Andujar. Forsch also includes the story of the pre-victory party that helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series—not even manager Whitey Herzog knew about that one. These stories and many more come to life in Tales from the Cardinals Dugout. No Cardinals fan’s bookrack should be without it.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1613214332
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Offering readers more than just a sneak peek into the dugout, Bob Forsch’s Tales from the St. Louis Cardinals Dugout takes fans into the clubhouse, out to the bullpen, onto the mound, up to the batter’s box, around the base paths, along for the ride to spring training, and even on a fishing trip or two in this tribute to the long and storied tradition of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. In his own witty style, Bob Forsch, known to many as “Forschie” during his playing days, has drawn from his exciting history with the Cardinals to bring fans stories that are laugh-out-loud funny, like his rookie gaffes and lifelong antics with his older brother Ken, a fellow big leaguer and no-hit artist. Other tales are poignant, such as his tributes to St. Louis favorite Willie McGee, legendary broadcaster Jack Buck, and “The Cardinal Way.” Some of the stories reveal inside tricks, like how to confuse sign stealers. Still more are rarely-told true confessions, like throwing at 2003 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Carter, following Jim Kaat’s tips for doctoring a baseball, or playing silly clubhouse pranks on the superstitious Joaquin Andujar. Forsch also includes the story of the pre-victory party that helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series—not even manager Whitey Herzog knew about that one. These stories and many more come to life in Tales from the Cardinals Dugout. No Cardinals fan’s bookrack should be without it.
The Novels and Tales of Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Ida Lou's Story
Author: Susan Kirby
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689809727
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Lacey's family history is filled with unforgettable characters and stories of courage and adventure ...
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689809727
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Lacey's family history is filled with unforgettable characters and stories of courage and adventure ...