Author: Doug Brunk
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813147026
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Since the tenure of Coach Adolph Rupp, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has been a virtual powerhouse, repeatedly dominating the Southeastern Conference and garnering eight national titles. UK basketball is a homegrown tradition for sports enthusiasts, fostering a community that thrives on the camaraderie of fandom and devotedly cheers for its players in both victory and defeat. The individuals who have coached, played for, and inspired the Wildcats are important figures in Kentucky history and continue to motivate future athletes and passionate fans. Wildcat Memories illuminates the intimate connection between the UK basketball program and the commonwealth. Author Doug Brunk brings together some of the program's greatest coaches, players, and personalities to reflect on Kentuckians who provided inspiration, guidance, and moral support during their tenure as Wildcats. Featuring personal essays and behind-the-scenes stories from Kentucky legends Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones, Dan Issel, Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, and Tubby Smith, as well as newcomers Patrick Patterson, Darius Miller, and John Wall, this heartfelt collection shares an inside look at what makes UK basketball extraordinary. More than a book of inspiring stories, Wildcat Memories is a fun romp through UK basketball history. In candid firsthand accounts, the players and coaches discuss their incredible Kentucky support systems and offer a glimpse into the rarely seen personal side of life as a Wildcat.
Wildcat Memories
Author: Doug Brunk
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813147026
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Since the tenure of Coach Adolph Rupp, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has been a virtual powerhouse, repeatedly dominating the Southeastern Conference and garnering eight national titles. UK basketball is a homegrown tradition for sports enthusiasts, fostering a community that thrives on the camaraderie of fandom and devotedly cheers for its players in both victory and defeat. The individuals who have coached, played for, and inspired the Wildcats are important figures in Kentucky history and continue to motivate future athletes and passionate fans. Wildcat Memories illuminates the intimate connection between the UK basketball program and the commonwealth. Author Doug Brunk brings together some of the program's greatest coaches, players, and personalities to reflect on Kentuckians who provided inspiration, guidance, and moral support during their tenure as Wildcats. Featuring personal essays and behind-the-scenes stories from Kentucky legends Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones, Dan Issel, Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, and Tubby Smith, as well as newcomers Patrick Patterson, Darius Miller, and John Wall, this heartfelt collection shares an inside look at what makes UK basketball extraordinary. More than a book of inspiring stories, Wildcat Memories is a fun romp through UK basketball history. In candid firsthand accounts, the players and coaches discuss their incredible Kentucky support systems and offer a glimpse into the rarely seen personal side of life as a Wildcat.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813147026
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Since the tenure of Coach Adolph Rupp, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has been a virtual powerhouse, repeatedly dominating the Southeastern Conference and garnering eight national titles. UK basketball is a homegrown tradition for sports enthusiasts, fostering a community that thrives on the camaraderie of fandom and devotedly cheers for its players in both victory and defeat. The individuals who have coached, played for, and inspired the Wildcats are important figures in Kentucky history and continue to motivate future athletes and passionate fans. Wildcat Memories illuminates the intimate connection between the UK basketball program and the commonwealth. Author Doug Brunk brings together some of the program's greatest coaches, players, and personalities to reflect on Kentuckians who provided inspiration, guidance, and moral support during their tenure as Wildcats. Featuring personal essays and behind-the-scenes stories from Kentucky legends Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones, Dan Issel, Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, and Tubby Smith, as well as newcomers Patrick Patterson, Darius Miller, and John Wall, this heartfelt collection shares an inside look at what makes UK basketball extraordinary. More than a book of inspiring stories, Wildcat Memories is a fun romp through UK basketball history. In candid firsthand accounts, the players and coaches discuss their incredible Kentucky support systems and offer a glimpse into the rarely seen personal side of life as a Wildcat.
Abandoned at Leyte
Author: Doy H. Duncan
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
ISBN: 9780971347014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Although raised on a farm in southwest Arkansas during the Great Depression, Doy Duncan, like many young boys of that time, dreamed of flying. Through hard work and perseverance, Duncan went to college, where he took primary Civilian Pilot Training. He then joined the U.S. Navy and completed secondary CPT in Conway, Arkansas, while waiting to be called to active duty. In November of 1942 he reported to the Naval Preflight School at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. After months of training, Doy Duncan was assigned to the USS Kadashan Bay, CVE-76, to fly the FM-2 Wildcat fighter plane. He saw his first combat in September 1944 as he flew support for the First Marine Division's invasion of the Palau Islands in the Pacific. He would be shot down a month later in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Abandoned at Leyte is Duncan's story of courage and survival as a World War II Wildcat pilot.
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
ISBN: 9780971347014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Although raised on a farm in southwest Arkansas during the Great Depression, Doy Duncan, like many young boys of that time, dreamed of flying. Through hard work and perseverance, Duncan went to college, where he took primary Civilian Pilot Training. He then joined the U.S. Navy and completed secondary CPT in Conway, Arkansas, while waiting to be called to active duty. In November of 1942 he reported to the Naval Preflight School at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. After months of training, Doy Duncan was assigned to the USS Kadashan Bay, CVE-76, to fly the FM-2 Wildcat fighter plane. He saw his first combat in September 1944 as he flew support for the First Marine Division's invasion of the Palau Islands in the Pacific. He would be shot down a month later in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Abandoned at Leyte is Duncan's story of courage and survival as a World War II Wildcat pilot.
We Are the Wildcats
Author: Siobhan Vivian
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534439900
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A toxic coach finds himself outplayed by the high school girls on his team in this deeply suspenseful novel, which unspools over twenty-four hours through six diverse perspectives. Tomorrow, the Wildcat varsity field hockey squad will play the first game of their new season. But at tonight’s team sleepover, the girls are all about forging the bonds of trust, loyalty, and friendship necessary to win. Everything hinges on the midnight initiation ceremony—a beloved tradition and the only facet of being a Wildcat that the girls control. Until now. Coach—a handsome former college player revered and feared in equal measure—changes the plan and spins his team on a new adventure. One where they take a rival team’s mascot for a joyride, crash a party in their pajamas, break into the high school for the perfect picture. But as the girls slip out of their comfort zone, so do some long-held secrets. And just how far they’re willing to go for their team takes them all—especially Coach—by surprise. A testament to the strength and resilience of modern teenage girls, We Are the Wildcats will have readers cheering.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534439900
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
A toxic coach finds himself outplayed by the high school girls on his team in this deeply suspenseful novel, which unspools over twenty-four hours through six diverse perspectives. Tomorrow, the Wildcat varsity field hockey squad will play the first game of their new season. But at tonight’s team sleepover, the girls are all about forging the bonds of trust, loyalty, and friendship necessary to win. Everything hinges on the midnight initiation ceremony—a beloved tradition and the only facet of being a Wildcat that the girls control. Until now. Coach—a handsome former college player revered and feared in equal measure—changes the plan and spins his team on a new adventure. One where they take a rival team’s mascot for a joyride, crash a party in their pajamas, break into the high school for the perfect picture. But as the girls slip out of their comfort zone, so do some long-held secrets. And just how far they’re willing to go for their team takes them all—especially Coach—by surprise. A testament to the strength and resilience of modern teenage girls, We Are the Wildcats will have readers cheering.
The Kentucky Wildcats Fans' Bucket List
Author: Ryan Clark
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633193810
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The essential collection of activities and experiences for all Wildcats fanatics Even the most die-hard Wildcats fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Lexington. From ordering the infamous breadstick at Joe Bologna's Restaurant to visiting the Joe Craft Center, this book provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near campus. But not every experience requires a trip to Lexington; long-distance Wildcats fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Wildcats from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The Kentucky Wildcat Fans' Bucket List.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633193810
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The essential collection of activities and experiences for all Wildcats fanatics Even the most die-hard Wildcats fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Lexington. From ordering the infamous breadstick at Joe Bologna's Restaurant to visiting the Joe Craft Center, this book provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near campus. But not every experience requires a trip to Lexington; long-distance Wildcats fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Wildcats from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The Kentucky Wildcat Fans' Bucket List.
Kentucky Basketball
Author: Tom Leach
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813195276
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Since 2002, Mike Pratt and Tom Leach have been as much a part of Kentucky basketball as Rupp Arena itself, as longtime color analysts for the UK Radio Network. This collection of candid and intimate conversations between Pratt and Leach gifts fans and readers insights into every season from 2002 to 2021—observations that only they could share. Pratt and Leach cover it all here: the games, the players, the coaches, and the moments that stood out.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813195276
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Since 2002, Mike Pratt and Tom Leach have been as much a part of Kentucky basketball as Rupp Arena itself, as longtime color analysts for the UK Radio Network. This collection of candid and intimate conversations between Pratt and Leach gifts fans and readers insights into every season from 2002 to 2021—observations that only they could share. Pratt and Leach cover it all here: the games, the players, the coaches, and the moments that stood out.
Voice of the Wildcats
Author: Alan Sullivan
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813147050
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
After the Civil War, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad took the lead among southern railroads in developing rail systems and organizing transcontinental travel. Through two world wars, federal government control, internal crises, external dissension, the Depression, and the great Ohio River flood of 1937, the L&N Railroad remained one of the country's most efficient lines. It is a southern institution and a railroad buff's dream. When eminent railroad historian Maury Klein's definitive History of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was first published in 1972, it quickly became one of the most sought after books on railroad history. This new edition both restores a hard-to-find classic to print and provides a new introduction by Klein detailing the L&N's history in the thirty years since the book was first published.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813147050
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
After the Civil War, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad took the lead among southern railroads in developing rail systems and organizing transcontinental travel. Through two world wars, federal government control, internal crises, external dissension, the Depression, and the great Ohio River flood of 1937, the L&N Railroad remained one of the country's most efficient lines. It is a southern institution and a railroad buff's dream. When eminent railroad historian Maury Klein's definitive History of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was first published in 1972, it quickly became one of the most sought after books on railroad history. This new edition both restores a hard-to-find classic to print and provides a new introduction by Klein detailing the L&N's history in the thirty years since the book was first published.
The Bear and the Wildcat
Author: Kazumi Yumoto
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877467707
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the little bird dies, the bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of young spring grass blows through his window. He meets a wildcat and finally feels understood. As the cat plays her violin, the bear remembers all the fun he had with the little bird. Now he can say goodbye to his friend, because he knows he'll always have his memories. The Bear and the Wildcat is a touching picture book about loneliness, grief and loss, ending with a positive new beginning. It shows a way through paralyzing grief and simultaneously tells the story of a budding friendship.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877467707
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When the little bird dies, the bear is inconsolable. Full of grief, he locks himself in his house and ventures out again only when the smell of young spring grass blows through his window. He meets a wildcat and finally feels understood. As the cat plays her violin, the bear remembers all the fun he had with the little bird. Now he can say goodbye to his friend, because he knows he'll always have his memories. The Bear and the Wildcat is a touching picture book about loneliness, grief and loss, ending with a positive new beginning. It shows a way through paralyzing grief and simultaneously tells the story of a budding friendship.
Wildcat By The Water
Author: Ian Taylor
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats. From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world. Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty. Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity’s bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Meet Uncle Frank: a painter and modern shaman who has discovered an unusual gift - he can communicate telepathically with cats. From alley cats to circus performers, abandoned kittens and feral hunters, Frank encounters an array of felines who teach him their own unique perspectives on life. Through their companionship, he begins to uncover a hidden world. Venturing across England's countryside, Frank searches for the rare Scottish wildcat in the remote Highlands. But the countryside holds many secrets, and through the eyes of his feline companions, Frank finds both great cruelty and great beauty. Ian Taylor's WILDCAT BY THE WATER is an exploration of humanity’s bond with the animal kingdom, and a call to rediscover the enchantment of the wild.
Wildcat's Hunger
Author: Sherry Derr-Wille
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1593742681
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
It's 1858 and gamekeeper Dewy Kittow has a cosy sexual relationship with Lizzie Hudson, a lady's maid at Long Livery Hall. But, in the heat of a sweltering late summer, Lizzie makes one terrible mistake. To make matters worse, Virginia Windlesham—now returned to Long Livery after the birth of her illegitimate baby—is anxious to resume relations with Dewy. She'll go to any lengths to get Lizzie out of the way, regardless of how much Lizzie will suffer for it. But even Virginia couldn't have foreseen just how terrible the ensuing events would be.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1593742681
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
It's 1858 and gamekeeper Dewy Kittow has a cosy sexual relationship with Lizzie Hudson, a lady's maid at Long Livery Hall. But, in the heat of a sweltering late summer, Lizzie makes one terrible mistake. To make matters worse, Virginia Windlesham—now returned to Long Livery after the birth of her illegitimate baby—is anxious to resume relations with Dewy. She'll go to any lengths to get Lizzie out of the way, regardless of how much Lizzie will suffer for it. But even Virginia couldn't have foreseen just how terrible the ensuing events would be.
Kentucky Passion
Author: Del Duduit
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 1684351677
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Wildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation! For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities. In Kentucky Passion, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more. Kentucky Passion is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 1684351677
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Wildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation! For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities. In Kentucky Passion, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more. Kentucky Passion is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.