Author: William Marsh
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Matt Dillon is the Cleveland Indians star center fielder and one of the best baseball players in the Major Leagues. The Indians had just won the sixth game of the World Series, tying the series at three games each. He is driving home thinking about baseball, tomorrow's deciding seventh game, and baseball history when his car is hit by the driver of another vehicle. When he woke up in the hospital after his first surgery, he is informed by his doctor that he will probably walk again, but his days of playing baseball are over. His ankle had been severely crushed. He is devastated, and he has lost God, his zest for life, and the game he loved with all his heart. This is the story about the next two years of his life as he attempts to recover with the help of a childhood friend and one abused little girl. He was totally lost. Would he find himself again?
The 7th Game
Author: William Marsh
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Matt Dillon is the Cleveland Indians star center fielder and one of the best baseball players in the Major Leagues. The Indians had just won the sixth game of the World Series, tying the series at three games each. He is driving home thinking about baseball, tomorrow's deciding seventh game, and baseball history when his car is hit by the driver of another vehicle. When he woke up in the hospital after his first surgery, he is informed by his doctor that he will probably walk again, but his days of playing baseball are over. His ankle had been severely crushed. He is devastated, and he has lost God, his zest for life, and the game he loved with all his heart. This is the story about the next two years of his life as he attempts to recover with the help of a childhood friend and one abused little girl. He was totally lost. Would he find himself again?
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Matt Dillon is the Cleveland Indians star center fielder and one of the best baseball players in the Major Leagues. The Indians had just won the sixth game of the World Series, tying the series at three games each. He is driving home thinking about baseball, tomorrow's deciding seventh game, and baseball history when his car is hit by the driver of another vehicle. When he woke up in the hospital after his first surgery, he is informed by his doctor that he will probably walk again, but his days of playing baseball are over. His ankle had been severely crushed. He is devastated, and he has lost God, his zest for life, and the game he loved with all his heart. This is the story about the next two years of his life as he attempts to recover with the help of a childhood friend and one abused little girl. He was totally lost. Would he find himself again?
The 7th Game
Author: Don Kowet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780440176695
Category : Baseball stories
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780440176695
Category : Baseball stories
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Seven Games: A Human History
Author: Oliver Roeder
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324003782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them. Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324003782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why—and how—we play them. Checkers, backgammon, chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the ways their design makes them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors, such as evangelical minister Marion Tinsley, who across forty years lost only three games of checkers; Shusai, the Master, the last Go champion of imperial Japan, defending tradition against “modern rationalism”; and an IBM engineer who created a backgammon program so capable at self-learning that NASA used it on the space shuttle. He delves into the history and lore of each game: backgammon boards in ancient Egypt, the Indian origins of chess, how certain shells from a particular beach in Japan make the finest white Go stones. Beyond the cultural and personal stories, Roeder explores why games, seemingly trivial pastimes, speak so deeply to the human soul. He introduces an early philosopher of games, the aptly named Bernard Suits, and visits an Oxford cosmologist who has perfected a computer that can effectively play bridge, a game as complicated as human language itself. Throughout, Roeder tells the compelling story of how humans, pursuing scientific glory and competitive advantage, have invented AI programs better than any human player, and what that means for the games—and for us. Funny, fascinating, and profound, Seven Games is a story of obsession, psychology, history, and how play makes us human.
Game 7, 1986
Author: Ron Darling
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 146687810X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller: Mets starting pitcher Ron Darling reflects on his role in the dramatic World Series tiebreaker in this candid personal memoir. Every little kid who’s ever taken the mound in Little League dreams of someday getting the ball for Game Seven of the World Series. Ron Darling got to live that dream—only it didn’t go exactly as planned. In Game 7, 1986, the award-winning baseball analyst looks back at what might have been a signature moment in his career, and reflects on the ways professional athletes must sometimes shoulder a personal disappointment as their teams find a way to win. Darling’s memoir breaks down one of baseball’s great “forgotten” games—a game that stands as a thrilling, telling, and tantalizing exclamation point to one of the best-remembered seasons in Major League Baseball history. Game 7, 1986 is a book for the thinking baseball fan, a chance to reflect on what it means to compete at the game’s highest level, with everything on the line. “A departure from the typical sports narrative.” —New York Daily News “What makes this book so interesting is how Darling puts the reader into his head as he stands on the mound in Game 7. ”—The Tampa Tribune
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 146687810X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller: Mets starting pitcher Ron Darling reflects on his role in the dramatic World Series tiebreaker in this candid personal memoir. Every little kid who’s ever taken the mound in Little League dreams of someday getting the ball for Game Seven of the World Series. Ron Darling got to live that dream—only it didn’t go exactly as planned. In Game 7, 1986, the award-winning baseball analyst looks back at what might have been a signature moment in his career, and reflects on the ways professional athletes must sometimes shoulder a personal disappointment as their teams find a way to win. Darling’s memoir breaks down one of baseball’s great “forgotten” games—a game that stands as a thrilling, telling, and tantalizing exclamation point to one of the best-remembered seasons in Major League Baseball history. Game 7, 1986 is a book for the thinking baseball fan, a chance to reflect on what it means to compete at the game’s highest level, with everything on the line. “A departure from the typical sports narrative.” —New York Daily News “What makes this book so interesting is how Darling puts the reader into his head as he stands on the mound in Game 7. ”—The Tampa Tribune
The 7th Guest
Author: Matthew John Costello
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
ISBN: 9780761500865
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Based on the best-selling prequel to The Eleventh Hour, a novelization of the best-selling multimedia game covers the history of the mad toymaker, Henry Stauf, and explains why each of the seven guests were drawn to the mansion that provided the game setting. Original. (Beginner).
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
ISBN: 9780761500865
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Based on the best-selling prequel to The Eleventh Hour, a novelization of the best-selling multimedia game covers the history of the mad toymaker, Henry Stauf, and explains why each of the seven guests were drawn to the mansion that provided the game setting. Original. (Beginner).
ECMLG 2011 Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance
Author: Charles Despres
Publisher: Academic Conferences Limited
ISBN: 1908272171
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
Publisher: Academic Conferences Limited
ISBN: 1908272171
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
The Seventh Regiment Gazette
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Proceedings Of The 7th And 8th Asian Logic Conferences
Author: Mariko Yasugi
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814486779
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
The 7th and the 8th Asian Logic Conferences belong to the series of logic conferences inaugurated in Singapore in 1981. This meeting is held once every three years and rotates among countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with interests in the broad area of logic, including theoretical computer science. It is now considered a major conference in this field and is regularly sponsored by the Association for Symbolic Logic.This book contains papers — many of them surveys by leading experts — of both the 7th meeting (in Hsi-Tou, Taiwan) and the 8th (in Chongqing, China). The volume planned for the 7th meeting was interrupted by the earthquake in Taiwan and the decision was made to combine the two proceedings. The 8th conference is also the ICM2002 Satellite Conference on Mathematical Logic.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814486779
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
The 7th and the 8th Asian Logic Conferences belong to the series of logic conferences inaugurated in Singapore in 1981. This meeting is held once every three years and rotates among countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with interests in the broad area of logic, including theoretical computer science. It is now considered a major conference in this field and is regularly sponsored by the Association for Symbolic Logic.This book contains papers — many of them surveys by leading experts — of both the 7th meeting (in Hsi-Tou, Taiwan) and the 8th (in Chongqing, China). The volume planned for the 7th meeting was interrupted by the earthquake in Taiwan and the decision was made to combine the two proceedings. The 8th conference is also the ICM2002 Satellite Conference on Mathematical Logic.
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Applications of Science and Mathematics 2021
Author: Aida Binti Mustapha
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811689032
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
This book presents peer-reviewed articles and recent advances on the potential applications of Science and Mathematics for future technologies, from the 7th International Conference on the Applications of Science and Mathematics (SCIEMATHIC 2021), held in Malaysia. It provides an insight about the leading trends in sustainable Science and Technology. The world is looking for sustainable solutions to problems more than ever. The synergistic approach of mathematicians, scientists and engineers has undeniable importance for future technologies. With this viewpoint, SCIEMATHIC 2021 has the theme “Quest for Sustainable Science and Mathematics for Future Technologies”. The conference brings together physicists, mathematicians, statisticians and data scientists, providing a platform to find sustainable solutions to major problems around us. The works presented here are suitable for professionals and researchers globally in making the world a better and sustainable place.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811689032
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
This book presents peer-reviewed articles and recent advances on the potential applications of Science and Mathematics for future technologies, from the 7th International Conference on the Applications of Science and Mathematics (SCIEMATHIC 2021), held in Malaysia. It provides an insight about the leading trends in sustainable Science and Technology. The world is looking for sustainable solutions to problems more than ever. The synergistic approach of mathematicians, scientists and engineers has undeniable importance for future technologies. With this viewpoint, SCIEMATHIC 2021 has the theme “Quest for Sustainable Science and Mathematics for Future Technologies”. The conference brings together physicists, mathematicians, statisticians and data scientists, providing a platform to find sustainable solutions to major problems around us. The works presented here are suitable for professionals and researchers globally in making the world a better and sustainable place.
ICIW2012-Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Warfare and Security
Author: Volodymyr Lysenko
Publisher: Academic Conferences Limited
ISBN: 1908272295
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Publisher: Academic Conferences Limited
ISBN: 1908272295
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description