Astro Legends
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Astro Legends
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Author : Greg Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Team Legends
Release Date : 2019-04
Astro Legends written by Greg Lucas and has been published by Team Legends this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Astro Legends is designed with the fan in mind, giving them an inside look into their favorite sports team franchise. The book focuses on the team and history, breaking down the barrier between the field and the stands to let fans in on the moments, players, and personalities that make up the team mythology, for better or worse. Some of the story themes include key player profiles and memorable moments; curses, folklore, and superstitions; stadiums, scandals, and politics; fan stories; oddities; play-off and World Series appearances; major trades; influential draft day picks; management milestones; and many more! Astro Legends tells the tale of the momentous trade for Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio's famous 3000th hit, the 8th wonder of the world, and much more. Think you know everything there is to know about the Houston Astros? Think again! With 256 pages packed with Astro stories, facts, and trivia, there's bound to be something to surprise even the most dedicated Astro fan. Greg Lucas, dedicated Houston baseball announcer, has compiled together all of the most pivotal and influential moments, players, and personalities to hit Houston and placed them in this indispensable book. Nobody can claim to be an Astro fan without having first read Astro Legends!
Astro Legends Pivotal Moments Players Personalities
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Author : Greg Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Team Legends
Release Date : 2024-04
Astro Legends Pivotal Moments Players Personalities written by Greg Lucas and has been published by Team Legends this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Major league baseball came to Houston, Texas in 1962 when the expansion franchise was born as the Houston Colt 45s. The team evolved into the Astros after moving to the Astrodome, sometimes called "The Eighth Wonder of the World." With more than 50 years in the MLB, the Astros created legendary players, games, and moments. The great Nolan Ryan established records during his Houston years. Both Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell became the first Astro legends elected to the Hall of Fame. Astro pitchers have authored eleven no hitters, one involving six pitchers and another featuring a pitcher who lost the game. J.R. Richards' career was cut short by a stroke after the careers of Jim Umbricht and Don Wilson were cut short by death. The Astros won two of the greatest games in World Series history in 2017 and an 18-inning playoff game in 2005 on a home run by an unlikely candidate. The Astros best reliever of all time, Billy Wagner, pitched his entire career with the wrong arm. And their second winningest starter, Roy Oswalt, may have saved his career by nearly being electrocuted. Colt 45 third baseman Bob Aspromonte promised a young boy he would try to hit a homer for him and succeeded three different times. Jimmy Wynn hit a homer in his hometown of Cincinnati that went so far it almost wound up in the yard of his boyhood home. The men who brought the major leagues to Houston and those who build the Astrodome plus many of the most unusual and great games are part of the Astros Legends. There are more than 103 Astros Legends included. The number a legend itself--the most games won by the franchise in a single season, achieved in 2018. Recently updated, the second edition of Astro Legends will include recent trades, wins, seasons, and more.
The Greatest Intergalactic Guide To Space Ever By The Brainwaves
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2009-11-02
The Greatest Intergalactic Guide To Space Ever By The Brainwaves written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Set the controls for hyperdrive and go on a space-hopping, out-of-this-world ride around the Universe with the Brainwaves Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your child's astro-guides to the mind-boggling magnificence of the Universe. They'll take your child on a madcap holiday to Mars, sign them up for Astronaut School and take them to witness the birth of a brand new star! From big bangs to rings of rubble, shooting stars to gas giants, there's so much to discover. With fantastic pages packed with amazing phenomena to learn about - from why gravity sucks to what happens if you get too close to a black hole, - with fabulous facts and things to find, your child will discover everything they ever wanted to know about the universe!
The Most Exciting Book Of Science Inventions And Space Ever By The Brainwaves
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2023-03-02
The Most Exciting Book Of Science Inventions And Space Ever By The Brainwaves written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Travel with mischievous cartoon guides, the Brainwaves, in this book of science through a range of mindblowing STEM topics Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your guides to a marvellous range of mindblowing science topics! These pint-sized pals will jump aboard the invention of the car, take you on a madcap holiday to Mars and outer space, and will even shrink down to atomic level to explore the most basic building blocks of science. The Most Exciting Book of Science, Inventions, and Space Ever has a bunch of scientific discoveries that kids aged 8-12 will love to learn about - from the wisest and wackiest inventions the world has ever seen to the adventures of pioneering astronauts, plus all the core information they need to know, such as the periodic table, energy, forces, and matter. Each exciting illustrated adventure is packed with amazing facts and core information to learn about - from why gravity sucks to how the Industrial Revolution was powered. This STEM book for children features: - Step by step guides that give precise detail on scientific discoveries, planets, inventions and more! - Quirky characters deliver witty facts and asides, with a special new character to look out for in each part of the bind-up. - Mini biographies and profiles of key figures, events, and features. - Key subject areas, such as science and space that are presented in an inventive and whimsical way. With a host of colourful characters offering entertaining insights on each subject, the Brainwaves will both delight children's eyes and broaden their knowledge. Even the most reluctant readers will be absorbed, by hysterical artworks teeming with tiny, wise-cracking Brainwaves that bring each topic to life and make facts fun. Through their zany antics, readers can take a fantastical foray into a range of fields, learning about science, space, and discovering more than 300 inventions.
Zoological Mythology Or The Legends Of Animals By Angelo De Gubernatis
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Zoological Mythology Or The Legends Of Animals By Angelo De Gubernatis written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with categories.
Bill Virdon
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Author : David Jerome
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-02-17
Bill Virdon written by David Jerome and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
One of the most underrated players in baseball history, Bill Virdon went on to successfully manage four Major League teams. Rookie of the Year with the 1955 St. Louis Cardinals, he played center field for 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, next to right fielder Roberto Clemente. Virdon's key plays clinched the Pirates' victory over the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series. He was instrumental in coaching the "Bucs" during the 1971 Series against the Baltimore Orioles, and later that year became their manager, Virdon was American League Manager of the Year with the Yankees in 1974, and National League Manager of the Year with the Houston Astros in 1980. In 1984 he ended his MLB managerial career while with the Montreal Expos yet continued to coach through the 2002 season. This first-ever biography covers his remarkable career, with previously untold stories from Virdon and his wife, Shirley.
Urban Legends From Space
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Author : Bob King
language : en
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-15
Urban Legends From Space written by Bob King and has been published by Page Street Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-15 with Science categories.
Fun, Outrageous Space Stories, Debunked! In this Internet age where science fiction masquerades as fact, even the most rational person might find themselves wondering: Could NASA have faked the moon landings? Are we sure the government isn’t using chemtrails to experiment on people? And did NASA really spend millions on “space pens”? Urban Legends from Space cuts through the fog of myth to bring the truth behind these questions, and 48 other celestial legends, out into the open. In examining the shaky claims behind these many misconceptions and taking us step-by-step through the concrete evidence that contradicts them, expert Bob King debunks each myth and exposes the scientific truth at its core. Along the way, King offers us the tools we need to become more discerning observers of the world around us and more responsible sharers of information overall.
Astrotheology
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Author : Ted F. PetersMartinezHewlett
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-07-12
Astrotheology written by Ted F. PetersMartinezHewlett and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-12 with Religion categories.
Astrotheology: Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial Life looks at both ends of the telescope: the unfathomable reaches of cosmic space and the excited stirrings within the human psyche. It takes a scientist to explain what we are looking at. It takes a theologian to understand who is doing the looking. This book's scientific authors update readers on astrobiology's search for extraterrestrial life. Theologians add to the science a theological analysis of the place of space in understanding God's creative work, the prospects of sharing God's creation with extraterrestrial neighbors, and the question of whether one or many incarnations are required for cosmic redemption. Finally, these scholars lay the foundations for an ethic of space exploration. This book introduces a comprehensive astrotheology with an accompanying astroethic.
Myths Symbols And Legends Of Solar System Bodies
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Author : Rachel Alexander
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-11-04
Myths Symbols And Legends Of Solar System Bodies written by Rachel Alexander and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-04 with Science categories.
This book is an amateur astronomer’s guide to the mythology and symbolism associated with the celestial bodies in the Solar System, and even includes some of the legendary tales of people who had or have a connection with these objects. It explores different cultures (for example, the Greco-Roman and the Norse) and different times and how stories were used to explain the worlds they saw above them. You’d be amazed how much of our world today reflects the myths and stories of these cultures! Most amateur astronomers are familiar with the various Solar System objects, but they will be only peripherally aware of what ancient cultures thought of these other worlds. In fact, the mythology of the planets challenges many twenty-first century concepts and beliefs There are other books available on astromythology, but this one focuses mostly on our own Solar System, as opposed to the constellations and deep sky objects. Alexander offers a new angle on timeless subjects and is exciting, informative and dramatic, as well as surprisingly relevant to everyday life. Find out for yourself how our modern world is steeped in the bygone worlds of yesteryear.
Star Lore
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Author : William Tyler Olcott
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-05-11
Star Lore written by William Tyler Olcott and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-11 with Science categories.
Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of ancient star groups include Pegasus, Ursa Major, Pleiades, signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic." — Sky & Telescope. 58 illustrations.