Walter Johnson Had No Idea
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Walter Johnson Had No Idea
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Author : Robert McCammon
language : en
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Release Date : 2022-11-30
Walter Johnson Had No Idea written by Robert McCammon and has been published by Covenant Books, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-30 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A dirt farmer in Southern Indiana in the year 1924 chose to name his son after a famous baseball player who would someday enter the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Little did anyone know at the time, including that famous player, just how much that decision would mean to that son and the generations to follow. That was the beginning of a love affair with baseball that would identify this family, a love that would begin with the Washington Senators and move on to Minnesota in 1961. Now five generations in, this family allegiance is still very much alive today. This is a story of the son of that son with the famous name and his love of baseball that was handed down to him. He in turn has passed that love on to his son, who now has a daughter who will hopefully understand this love of the game. Memories are made with the game of baseball, and so many are worth sharing. As the pages of this book are turned, the reader will begin to recognize many of these memories and hopefully be reminded of memories that are part of their lives. Hopefully, the reader will have a better understanding of how generations of a family can be connected by the threads of a baseball.
Walter Johnson
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Author : Henry W. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 1998-02-01
Walter Johnson written by Henry W. Thomas and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-02-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"This lavishly illustrated narrative of Walter Johnson's life is the definitive work on the subject and is likely to remain so."-Lawrence S. Ritter, Oldtyme Baseball News. "Henry Thomas's biography of Walter Johnson is carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and, best of all, a pleasure to read."-Spitball. "Does justice to Johnson's extraordinary on-field accomplishments, and it also emphasizes his decency, humility, and self-effacing humor."-Booklist. "Belongs in the very top ranks of sports biographies."-Washington Times. "One of the most comprehensive biographies ever written about an athlete. Incredibly detailed, filled with fascinating stories about arguably the greatest pitcher of all time."-Tim Kurkjian, senior writer for Sports Illustrated. "Delights the soul."-Sports Collectors Digest. Henry W. Thomas, the grandson of Walter Johnson, lives in Arlington, Virginia. He is currently editing, for audio release, the interviews taped by Lawrence Ritter for his classic The Glory of Their Times. Shirley Povich is in his seventy-fifth year as an award-winning sportswriter for the Washington Post.
The Wrecking Crew Of 33
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Author : Gary A. Sarnoff
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-10-21
The Wrecking Crew Of 33 written by Gary A. Sarnoff and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In the spring of 1933, with a new president in office and a banking crisis narrowly averted, there was optimism in Washington, D.C., even among the baseball fans. The hard-luck Senators, who topped 90 wins in each of the previous three seasons only to finish well in back of the pennant winner, seemed full of promise. They secured a "new deal" of their own with 26-year-old Joe Cronin, their peppery shortstop, who had emerged as one of the best players in the American League. Newly signed as the youngest manager in the majors, Cronin was determined to lead the Senators to the pennant, though Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and the world champion New York Yankees stood in the way.
A Secret To Die For
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Author : Edward Kendrick
language : en
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
Release Date : 2018-09-22
A Secret To Die For written by Edward Kendrick and has been published by JMS Books LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-22 with Fiction categories.
Brian Newell is an average young man, working in a coffee shop. That is, until he learns he’s the sole heir to his grandfather Alistair's fortune. A grandfather he didn't even know he had. There is a proviso, however. He has to live in his grandfather's house for one year, and take care of his macaw, before he can inherit anything. Conley Finnegan was close friends with Alistair, cataloguing his book collection and tending to his yard. He’s less than happy when he meets Brian, or so it seems. But that isn't quite the truth. Conley has a deep secret, and part of it requires Brian in his life -- but only as a friend. However, his wishes to the contrary, Conley falls in love with Brian, and vice versa. That small problem, as Conley thinks of it, will impact their lives in ways neither can imagine.
Fire On A Cross
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Author : Karen D. Paxton
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2009-10-29
Fire On A Cross written by Karen D. Paxton and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-29 with Fiction categories.
This Historical Fiction, spans 1941-1971. FIRE ON A CROSS is a suspenseful story of survival. Intrigue and exciting travels propel characters and readers alike. Public opinion, the media and any instrument that disseminates news or gossip is the Fourth Estate. These exciting characters are on a fascinating journey of personal trials with an aim to survive. Everyone is on trial in some frame or fashion, if not in legitimate presses then certainly by public opinion. These are the publishers, throngs of the crowds, iron fisted news reporters, advertisers, publicist, announcers, press operators, journalist, and correspondents. Everyone has an opinion. Each has a voice unheard. Without being on trial these judgments, build independent characters spoken through human nature. Readers are their judges. Anticipation builds and moves. It is a mystery and an adventure. Finest as Historical Fiction, FIRE ON A CROSS is dynamic.
Was He Really Mad And Other Sketches By Maberly Walker
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Author : Alban Edward Ragg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877
Was He Really Mad And Other Sketches By Maberly Walker written by Alban Edward Ragg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with categories.
Was He Really Mad And Other Sketches Being Incidents In The Life Of A Curate
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Author : Maberly Walker (pseud. [i.e. Alban E. Ragg.])
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877
Was He Really Mad And Other Sketches Being Incidents In The Life Of A Curate written by Maberly Walker (pseud. [i.e. Alban E. Ragg.]) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with categories.
Experiencing Jazz
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Author : Richard J. Lawn
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-03-20
Experiencing Jazz written by Richard J. Lawn and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-20 with Music categories.
Experiencing Jazz, Second Edition, is an integrated textbook with online resources for jazz appreciation and history courses. Through readings, illustrations, timelines, listening guides, and a streaming audio library, it immerses the reader in a journey through the history of jazz, while placing the music within a larger cultural and historical context. Designed to introduce the novice to jazz, Experiencing Jazz describes the elements of music, and the characteristics and roles of different instruments. Prominent artists and styles from the roots of jazz to present day are relayed in a story-telling prose. This new edition features expanded coverage of women in jazz, the rise of jazz as a world music, the influence of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz, and streaming audio. Features: Important musical trends are placed within a broad cultural, social, political, and economic context Music fundamentals are treated as integral to the understanding of jazz, and concepts are explained easily with graphic representations and audio examples Comprehensive treatment chronicles the roots of jazz in African music to present day Commonly overlooked styles, such as orchestral jazz, Cubop, and third-stream jazz are included Expanded and up-to-date coverage of women in jazz The media-rich companion website presents a comprehensive streaming audio library of key jazz recordings by leading artists integrated with interactive listening guides. Illustrated musical concepts with web-based tutorials and audio interviews of prominent musicians acquaint new listeners to the sounds, styles, and figures of jazz. Course components The complete course comprises the textbook and Online Access to Music token, which are available to purchase separately. The textbook and Online Access to Music Token can also be purchased together in the Experiencing Jazz Book and Online Access to Music Pack. Book and Online Access to Music Pack: 978-0-415-65935-2 (Paperback and Online Access to Music) Book Only: 978-0-415-69960-0 (please note this does not include the Online Access to Music) Online Access to Music Token: 978-0-415-83735-4 (please note this does not include the textbook) eBook and Online Access to Music Pack: 978-0-203-37981-3 (available from the Taylor & Francis eBookstore) ebook: 978-0-203-37985-1 (please note this does not include the audio and is available from the Taylor & Francis eBookstore)
Serendipity
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Author : Brij V. Lal
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2024-02-29
Serendipity written by Brij V. Lal and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-29 with History categories.
The second generation of Pacific historians, who began their careers in the 1970s and 1980s, is gradually fading from the academic scene. They have made fundamental contributions to the field of Pacific history, enduring in their impact, and the identity of the discipline is now firmly established. This volume is not so much about their individual research but, rather, their improbable journeys into Pacific history—why and how they came to it in the first place. Almost without exception, they did not choose Pacific history but rather stumbled into the field through serendipity. They came from forays into African, Indian, East Asian, French, British imperial, and other fields, and were enticed into Pacific history through chance or the efforts of kindly mentors. All this is evident in the values and understandings they bring to the subject. The one commonality that binds them is a love of the islands that have been the center of their lifetime work. Many distinguished Pacific historians of the last four to five decades are represented in this collection. Serendipity presents fourteen autobiographical chapters in which the contributors trace their paths as Pacific historians. They offer their sources of inspiration, supporters, and publications that shaped them as historians. With a significant focus on the importance of teaching and mentoring that they both received and provided, their writing not only illuminates their lives, but the state of Pacific history as an academic field. The experiences of the contributors are moving, replete with sorrows and regrets, as well as of achievements and satisfactions. Part of these careers were spent working in areas other than scholarship, such as high school teaching, consultancies, volunteering, teaching English as a second language, or doing menial jobs just to keep going. Serendipity is a pathbreaking form of historiography and essential to the Pacific history field.
The Brilliant Disaster
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Author : Jim Rasenberger
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-04-10
The Brilliant Disaster written by Jim Rasenberger and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A recounting of the Bay of Pigs Crisis drawing upon the author's father's connection to the events as they played out.