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Author : Bruce M. Nash,Allan Zullo
Publisher : Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0671759388
34 sports stories that may be beyond belief but have been forgotten.
Author : Bruce Nash
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0785773967
Presents thirty-four true stories from the world of sports, demonstrating feats of determination and incredible luck.
Author : Mark Hebscher
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781459743373
Canada's first Olympic gold medallist couldn't walk until he was ten, and became the greatest runner of his generation. Who was the first Canadian to Win an Olympic Gold Medal? When Mark Hebscher was asked this simple trivia question, he had no idea that it would lead him on a two year odyssey, researching a man he had never heard of. Paralyzed as a child and told he would never walk again, George Washington Orton persevered, eventually becoming the greatest distance runner of his generation, a world-class hockey player, and a brilliant scholar. A sports pioneer, Orton came up with the idea of numbered football jerseys and introduced ice hockey to Philadelphia. Orton's 1900 Paris Olympic medals were credited to the United States for seven decades before the mistake was uncovered and rectified. Yet he is virtually unknown in Canada. Finally, his story is being told.
Author : Bill Werndl,Joe Vallee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692757910
When you've amassed a career in sports spanning 50 years, you're bound to have some great stories, and Bill Werndl has plenty. From his humble upbringing in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, to becoming the first full-time sports producer in Philadelphia news, to his ascension as one of San Diego's most popular sports talk radio hosts, Bill shares some of his most memorable and previously untold stories from a remarkable journey that was half a century in the making in "No Curveballs: My Greatest Sports Stories Never Told." Bill's very first book covers it all: From his summers spent in Akron, Ohio as a youngster, when he answered sports trivia questions for root beer, to his very first professional interview with NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, his time spent with the 1970s Philadelphia Flyers (aka the Broad Street Bullies), his work with Ourlad's Guide to the NFL Draft, an infamous encounter with broadcaster Howard Cosell, his impressions of a young M.C. Hammer, a run in with an angry Dan Dierdorf, his friendships with baseball greats Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Mike Piazza and Dick Allen, how he gave Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Philadelphia Phillies great Mike Schmidt his first break in television, as well as the day he got body slammed by Eagles Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik. Bill also discusses his relationship with legendary Super Bowl-winning coach Dick Vermeil, his spotting career for the Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN and various other networks, including his "shortest day ever spent in Japan." Never one to shy away from giving an opinion, Bill also discusses the use of steroids in baseball, and his controversial take on baseball's handling of Pete Rose, the lack of passion in today's athletes, the night that ABC Monday Night Baseball missed an opportunity to break racial boundaries, and more! No Curveballs also features insights from the late, iconic Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter, Stan Hochman, Bill's fellow Loose Cannon radio co-host, Steve Hartman, and more! Writer Joe Vallee (A Snowballs Chance: Philly Fires Back Against the National Media) was assigned the task of putting into words the no-holds-barred look at the life and times of one of the most diverse and accomplished personalities in the world of sports. Vallee, a former Philadelphia Phillies bat boy and one of the founders of the website Philly2Philly.com, is considered an authority on the history and inner workings of Philadelphia's often-maligned but beloved sports teams. "No Curveballs: My Greatest Sports Stories Never Told" is a biographical, controversial, informative and always entertaining read. Bill wouldn't have it any other way.
Author : Cliff Christl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1940056993
Author : Leonard I. Sweet
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426740329
God raises up Methodists for such a time as this. Here is a ditty Len Sweet's Methodist grandfather used to sing: A Methodist, a Methodist will I be A Methodist will I die. I've been baptized in the Methodist way And I'll live on the Methodist side. What "genius" of Methodism inspired this kind of love and loyalty in the earlier years of the faith? What did it mean to live in "the Methodist way" and to die on "the Methodist side?" Perhaps it is time to resurrect a neo-Wesleyan identity and to challenge the prevailing "one-calorie Methodism" that characterizes so much of our tribe today. What makes a Methodist? How can we re-ignite the spark of genius that motivated such commitment in our cloud of witnesses? The essence of Methodism's genius resides in two famous Wesleyan mantras: "heart strangely warmed" (inward experiences with a fire in the heart) and "the world is our parish" (outward experiences with waterfalls of cutting-edge intelligence). For Wesley, internal combustion, the former, led to external combustion, the latter. In the 18th century, Methodists in general (and in their younger years, the Wesley brothers themselves) were accused of being too "sexy." What else could all those "love feasts" and "strangely warmed hearts" be about? Why else were all those women in positions of leadership? With this book the author hopes to bring back to life some of Methodism's sexiness so that our current reproduction crisis can be reversed.
Author : Rick Beyer
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062310378
Rick Beyer, the author of the acclaimed History Channel® series The Greatest Stories Never Told, returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing war stories Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire; the World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played; the scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943; and don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told. One hundred fascinating stories drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. Little-known tales told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true! Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented? Read on!
Author : Charlie Barnes,Bobbie Bowden
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781424554362
Author : Rick Beyer
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780062310361
The author of the highly successful History Channel series The Greatest Stories Never Told returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing music stories that aren’t taught in the average classroom Rick Beyer plums the vast archives of the History Channel to deliver a treasure trove of obscure and fascinating stories to delight and entertain. The Greatest Music Stories Never Told continues the series tradition with short, fascinating tales accompanied by an array of stunning and diverse photographs from around the globe. The Greatest Music Stories Never Told illuminates the origins of a fascinating range of music topics, from instruments and styles to composers and technological advances—all which show us how little we really know. Guaranteed to astonish, bewilder, and stupefy, this all new volume will appeal not only to history buffs but to pop culture audiences and music fans of all ages and stripes.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590528716
Compiled with the help of teenagers, Stories for the Extreme Teen's Heart features true stories of teens living committed lives for Christ. These inspiring selections show teens making a difference in their families, schools, and world. Captivating stories with themes specific to teen interests instruct by example, not preaching, while encouraging wise choices and a deeper walk with the Lord. This wonderful resource will intrigue nonbelievers and move believers closer to God as they receive affirmation of His presence.
Author : Mitchell E. Shapiro
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786492589
This reference work is an authoritative chronicle of prime time television programming on 20 major cable networks: A&E, ABC Family, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, The Disney Channel, FX, GSN, HBO, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Showtime, Spike, TBS, TNT, USA and VH1. These 20 represent the mass-oriented cable networks that have been most involved in airing original programming. From January 1990 through December 2010, a detailed listing for each network includes its prime time scheduling history as well as a brief description of each program and a brief “bio” of each network.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Trademarks
ISBN : WISC:89096496526
Author : Todd Denault
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780771026355
This game wasn't about money, points, or trophies. Instead it was played for pride, both personal and national. It was a confrontation twenty years in the making and it marked a turning point in the history of hockey. On December 31, 1975, the Montreal Canadiens, the most successful franchise in the NHL, hosted the touring Central Red Army, the dominant team in the Soviet Union. For three hours millions of people in both Canada and the Soviet Union were glued to their television sets. What transpired that evening was a game that surpassed all the hype and was subsequently referred to as "the greatest game ever played." Held at the height of the Cold War, this remarkable contest transcended sports and took on serious cultural, sociological, and political overtones. And while the final result was a 3-3 tie, no one who saw the game was left disappointed. This exhibition of skill was hockey at its finest, and it set the bar for what was to follow as the sport began its global expansion.
Author : Lois Drake
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781932890419
"“Lois Drake’s gift for storytelling takes us on a journey for the discovery of timeless spiritual truths. Readers will love Issa!” —Paul Davids, writer and director of the film Jesus in India The Bible explicitly records the life of Jesus with one exception—his life between the ages of 13 and 30. Yet ancient Buddhist scripture records the life of Saint Issa, which astoundingly parallels the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Weaving together a dramatic tapestry of people, places and events, this novel envisions Jesus’s life during the missing years, his journey through Asia, the power within that he had to master, and the tests of the heart he had to pass before he could change the world."
Author : Sherri McLeroy
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000049811476
Sports is an exciting whole language unit about sports around the world, the Olympics, untold sports stories, and the importance of exercise and nutrition.
