Lefty And Tim

Author : William C. Kashatus
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496232175

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Lefty and Tim by William C. Kashatus Pdf

Lefty and Tim is the dual biography of Hall of Fame pitcher Steve “Lefty” Carlton and catcher Tim McCarver, detailing their relationship from 1965, when they played with the St. Louis Cardinals, through 1980, when they played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Along the way McCarver became Carlton’s personal catcher, and together they became the best battery in baseball in the mid-to-late 1970s. At first glance Carlton and McCarver appear like an odd couple: McCarver was old school, Carlton new age. At the beginning of his career, McCarver believed that the catcher called the pitches, encouraged the pitcher when necessary, and schooled the pitcher when he deviated from the game plan. But Lefty, who pioneered the use of meditation and martial arts in baseball, was stubborn too. He wanted to control pitch selection. Over time, Carlton and McCarver developed a strong bond off the diamond that allowed them to understand and trust each other. In the process, Steve Carlton became one of the greatest left-handers in the history of Major League Baseball, an achievement that would not have been possible without Tim McCarver as his catcher. Not only did McCarver mentor Carlton as a young hurler with the Cardinals, but he helped resurrect Carlton’s career when they were reunited in Philadelphia midseason in 1975. Carlton won his second Cy Young Award with McCarver behind the plate in 1977. Told in the historical context of the time they played the game, Lefty and Tim recounts the pair’s time in the tumultuous sixties, with the racial integration of the St. Louis Cardinals and the dominance of pitching, and in the turbulent seventies, characterized by MLB’s labor tensions, the arrival of free agency, and the return of the lively ball that followed the lowering of the pitcher’s mound in 1969.

Author : William C. Kashatus
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496226679

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Lefty and Tim by William C. Kashatus Pdf

Lefty and Tim explores the close-knit relationship between pitcher Steve Carlton and catcher Tim McCarver, forged in 1965, when they were batterymates with the St. Louis Cardinals, and culminating in 1980, when the Phillies won their first World Series title.

Author : Stephen King
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 5266 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501175633

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The Dark Tower Boxed Set by Stephen King Pdf

For the first time ever as a complete ebook series, all of Stephen King’s eight Dark Tower novels—one of the most acclaimed and popular series of all time. Special bonus: The ebook boxed set now includes The Complete Concordance, a user’s guide to the Dark Tower world. Set in a world of ominous landscape and macabre menace, The Dark Tower series features one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations—The Gunslinger—a haunting figure who embodies the qualities of the lone hero through the ages, from ancient myth to frontier Western legend. As Roland crosses a desert of damnation in a treacherous world that is a twisted image of our own, he moves ever closer to the Dark Tower of his dreams—and nightmares. This stunning, must-have collection includes: The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger; The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three; The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands; The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass; The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole; The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla; The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah; and The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower. The perfect keepsake for Stephen King fans, The Dark Tower 8-Book Boxed Set is the most extraordinary and imaginative cycle of tales in the English language from “the reigning King of American popular literature” (Los Angeles Daily News).

Author : Dave Karczynski,Tim Landwehr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811765978

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Smallmouth by Dave Karczynski,Tim Landwehr Pdf

Smallmouth bass swim in more streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs than any other gamefish, and exceptional, world-class fishing opportunities for them are found across the country, from the John Day River in Oregon to the Great Lakes, to Maine’s Penobscot. While numerous books have been written on smallmouth, this is the first book to cover the cutting edge techniques and fly patterns being used by some of the country’s top fly fishing guides. Though most of these flies and techniques have been developed and refined in the rivers and lakes of the Midwest (a hotbed of smallmouth fly fishing) anglers can adapt them for their waters. Cutting edge fly patterns for smallmouth, including full color plates and recipes, as well as new techniques for fishing these patterns A “tips” section from various guides, both old school and new, including Luke Kavajecz, Kyle Zempel, Austin Adduci, Kip Vieth, and Bart Landwehr Covers smallmouth bass essentials including biology, behavior, and where to find trophy bass Interviews with Mike Schultz, Lefty Kreh, Chuck Kraft, and Larry Dahlberg

Author : Amicus Arcane
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781484713716

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Tales from the Haunted Mansion Vol. 1: The Fearsome Foursome by Amicus Arcane Pdf

Welcome, foolish mortals, to Disney Press' spookiest chapter book series yet: Tales from the Haunted Mansion! Based on the attractions from the Disney Parks, each new book tells the story of one of the Haunted Mansion's 999 ghosts. With eerie illustrations throughout and a beautiful three-piece cloth cover, the books are designed to look like they came straight from the library in the Haunted Mansion. Tales from the Haunted Mansion is a fun, spooky ride, just like the attraction from the Disney Parks. And if readers are familiar with the ride, they'll see elements of it throughout the entire story, from items straight of the Mansion (are those pictures stretching?) to lyrics from the narration that is heard in each Doom Buggy. In this bone-chilling book, you will hear the terrifying tales of the Fearsome Foursome--four kids who look to out-scare each other. But just wait until they hear my spooky stories. Who am I? I am Amicus Arcane, your librarian and host. Your Ghost Host. So read on... if you dare!

Author : Tim McCarver,Danny Peary
Publisher : Villard
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780307831774

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Tim McCarver's Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans by Tim McCarver,Danny Peary Pdf

Tim McCarver, major league baseball's premier analyst, has been surprising and delighting viewers for years with his remarkable insight. Fans who once were content to merely watch baseball were stimulated into wanting to think baseball as well. McCarver brings to the booth a combination of twenty-one years of major league service and nearly twenty more in broadcasting. There is nobody better at explaining the game than McCarver, and it is a rare game in which the viewer does not learn something new and unusual. Now he is putting down on paper all he knows about the sport, producing this unique perspective on how America's pastime should be played and watched. With his unmistakable wit and storytelling verve, McCarver succinctly explains the fundamentals and proper mechanics of baseball at the level necessary for success in the major leagues. Once the skills have been learned, the viewer can devise smart strategies, getting into the heads of the players, coaches, and managers: When should a player or manager be conservative or aggressive; what factors change as the count goes deeper; how do you set up an effective running game, and how can a defense try to sabotage it? This book is a gold mine for all fans, from brain surgeons and rocket scientists to beginners who want to start with the basics. (Even major leaguers will be able to pick up some pointers.) With a deeper knowledge and understanding of baseball, any fan will be able to watch it like a pro.

Author : Robert Gordon
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781623682262

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"Then Bowa Said to Schmidt. . ." by Robert Gordon Pdf

The ultimate reference book for any “Phillie phanatic,” this book provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the private world of the players, managers, broadcasters, and executives, taking readers into the clubhouse and onto the field. Author Robert Gordon takes fans inside the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies' run to the World Series, when first baseman John Kruk once told a fan, “I ain't an athlete, lady, I'm a baseball player;” back to 1980, when Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, and Larry Bowa delivered the team's first World Series title; and to 2008, when a new generation experienced the ecstasy of a World Series win. Written for every fan who follows the Phillies, this unique book captures the memories and great stories from more than a century of the team's history.

Author : Joseph Victor Michalowicz
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781532025044

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The Search for Shoeless Joe by Joseph Victor Michalowicz Pdf

Bobby Rogers has always had a driving ambition to be the best. As a teen, he excelled in baseball and dreamed of being recruited into the major leagues. But because Bobby also had a burning desire to make money, he decided to take another route that included Harvard Business School. Now it is 2010 and he is a hard-driving New York financial guru with a wife, a young son, and a desire to invest in something personally fulfilling. After he learns that investing in sports memorabilia might be lucrative, Bobby becomes hooked on collecting baseball cards. When a startling revelation leads him to focus on collecting cards of the legendary slugger Shoeless Joe Jackson, Bobby embarks on a quest that leads him from the Hamptons to Maryland's Eastern Shore and finally to Cuba to find a unique card. But after he lands a visit with former Senators pitcher Chico Marrero and has a frightening encounter with Fidel Castro, Bobby soon discovers that he is not just on a journey to locate baseball cards, but instead to gain deep insight into himself and what he really wants from life. In this exciting tale, an investor turned dedicated collector sets out on a pursuit of an elusive Joe Jackson baseball card that leads him to places he never imagined.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Λ The Leder Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780977167517

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B League Champs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Percy Leed
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728414836

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Tim Duncan by Percy Leed Pdf

Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond.

Author : Joan Solergibert Sorni
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781847999979

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Zapping Pels Estats Units by Joan Solergibert Sorni Pdf

A Nova York hi viuen uns 2,000 catalans. Son agents comercials de productes espanyols. Tambe empleats de grans bancs i caixes amb oficines alli obertes, empleats de grans companyies o monopolis espanyols, corresponsals de premsa, equips de televisio, advocats mixtes en les dues lleis l'americana i l'espanyola, cos diplomatic i consular acreditat als Estats Units i duplicat a les Nacions Unides, i cambres de comerc, estudiants becaris, i tants d'altres. Una vegada a la setmana o al mes, molts d'ells es reuneixen en algun bar-restaurant espanyol, per parlar del Barca, i evidentment, comentar els fets tan diferents a la seva cultura, que, a diari els passen en aquell gran pais: els Estats Units d' America.

Author : Robin Furth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781451695045

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Stephen King's The Dark Tower Concordance by Robin Furth Pdf

The Dark Tower is now a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba The Dark Tower series is the backbone of Stephen King's legendary career. Eight books and more than three thousand pages make up this bestselling fantasy epic. The Complete Concordance is an entertaining and incredibly useful guide to Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower series, covering books I-VII and The Wind Through the Keyhole, and is the definitive encyclopedic reference book that provides readers with everything they need to navigate their way through the series. With hundreds of characters, Mid-World geography, High Speech lexicon, and extensive cross-references, this comprehensive handbook is essential for any Dark Tower fan. Includes: -Characters and Genealogies -Magical Objects and Forces -Mid-World and Our World Places -Portals and Magical Places -Mid-, End-, and Our World Maps -Timeline for the Dark Tower Series -Mid-World Dialects -Mid-World Rhymes, Songs, and Prayers -Political and Cultural References -References to Stephen King’s Own Work

Author : V. E. Bixenstine
Publisher : Western Adventurer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781425710125

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Purgatory Sands by V. E. Bixenstine Pdf

RESUME OF PURGATORY SANDS Justin Simms comes to Trinidad, Colorado in 1876 as the state is being admitted to the Union. Just orphaned by the death of his mother and barely at an age to be held legally competent, he hopes to begin ranching his inherited estate, the Salida Del Sol. Progress is made. He finds an ally in Phillip Squinty' Craig. He meets and is smitten by Kate Kantel, daughter of a prosperous cattleman. He also stumbles upon Lilly Castle, the daughter of menacing Andrew Castle. Then events rush in upon him. Squinty Craig is killed. Hard on the heels of this tragedy, Lilly Castle precipitates a vengeful attack upon him by her father. Alone and grieving, his youthful dreams and ambitions shattered, he flees before Andrew's wrath, forsaking the Salida Del Sol lands. Rescued by a band of petty cattle thieves, Justin is reborn as Purgatory Sands. The band's members challenge him, punish him, but also protect and instruct him. In time, he grows into his new name and new life he becomes an outlaw. Again, events send him in an entirely different direction. Following a failed train robbery and gang gunfight, he is once more alone and fleeing. He reconnects with Sam Boden, a wise and sympathetic man who had befriended him four years earlier while on his journey to Trinidad. To his surprise, he learns that Sam is the legendary Marshal Sam, but he learns this only after Sam, as Marshal, tracks him down in the dry lands west of the Pecos and only after he disables and wounds Sam which fills him with remorse. Nursed by Purgatory, Sam recovers, takes Purgatory in tow, and introduces him to an entirely new set of opportunities. A powerful Easterner of Sam's acquaintance, Millard Hamilton Jacobs, owning lands in Wyoming territory, wants a man with a quick gun and a badge to occupy a U.S. Marshall's office in Green River City. He wants this man to counter the local constabulary's sympathy for cattlemen opposed to Jacobs' enterprise. Jacobs chooses Purgatory for the job, and while Purgatory is initially repulsed by Jacobs, he sees the job as the portal to a new life. He takes it. Being by himself and a fugitive have intensified Purgatory's sense of aloneness. He often daydreams of dark-haired, blue-eyed Kate Kantel. However, such recurrent fantasies sadden more than comfort him. He is convinced that Kate is lost to him. So, he turns away from thoughts of Kate. His imagery, however, remains stubbornly fixed on dark shiny hair and sparkling blue eyes. Arriving in Green River City, Wyoming , he comes into the presence of a dark-haired, blue-eyed woman at a restaurant. He is fascinated by the sense that he has already met and known her. She is literally the woman of his dreams! Then a server addresses her as Mrs. Molly, and the illusion is broken. She is married! In wry self-deprecation, he turns his focus to his first assignment as a U.S. Marshal. Better that he do his job as a lawman than pursue idle dreams. Customer Reviews from Barnes and Noble A reviewer, Michael Goldstein 02/27/2007 Tales of Daring Do Those of us born in the first half of the 20th century were only one or two generations removed from the frontier, and recall mythically sung stories of derring-do in western movies. V. E. Bixenstine's novel, Purgatory Sands, has overtones of those myths. It is clear from the book's back cover that the author remains in their grip. The novel's eponymous hero undergoes moral and physical development with

Author : Charlie Bevis
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476622316

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Tim Keefe by Charlie Bevis Pdf

One of the greatest pitchers of the 19th century, Tim Keefe (1857-1933) was an ardent believer in the artisan work ethic that was becoming outmoded in burgeoning industrial America. A master craftsman, he compiled 342 career victories during his 14-season Major League career while adapting to numerous changes in pitching rules during the 1880s. Known as a strategic pitcher, he outsmarted batters, particularly with his change-of-pace pitch. He led the New York Giants to the National League pennant in 1888 and 1889, establishing a Major League record with 19 consecutive pitching victories in 1888. He taught pitching as a college baseball coach, wrote several articles about his craft and established a sporting goods firm where he manufactured a baseball of his own design. He was a proponent for players' rights as the secretary of the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players, which formed the ill-fated Players' League in 1890. This first-ever biography of Keefe covers the career of the 1964 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.

Author : Cindy Robinson
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781682898451

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Inside Out by Cindy Robinson Pdf

Cindy was born into middle class family, a normal family, but behind the doors. . .Inside lies the truth fighting to get out, but the outside refuses, wanting, no desperately needing to look normal. You will laugh with Cindy, cry with her and hope for her even though you know that there is no hope. Catastrophe struck Cindy with such a force that it dislodged her from herself. When she starts to disappear no one notices, no one cares, after all she is just the oldest girl. Death beckons her, but Cindy desperately wants to live, so she finds a safe haven. Her family is systematically unhinged, one by one. Gone, and she is the blame. She loses her balance when the place of safety becomes her prison. The one's who have helped her to survive, now want her dead. Will Cindy be able to win this war and overcome death on the inside and out? Travel with her to a place where few people go and even fewer return. Inside Out will glue your eyes to its pages into the midnight hours and to your heart forever. The rollercoaster ride keeps you turning the pages and just when the truth is revealed, another journey begins.