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This is a girls' sports story that centers around sibling rivalry and the adolescent struggle for independence. Influenced by close-knit family dynamics, this story is based on the author's childhood in the 1960s. Woven throughout the pranks and perils of sisterhood is a humorous story with a good message about responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.
Louisville and baseball share a long and strong bond that also happens to be one rollicking tale. From scandals and superstars, to Louisville Slugger® bats and beyond, Baseball in Louisville explores the ups, downs, eccentricities, and historic elements that define America's great pastime in Louisville. With names like Honus Wagner, Fred Clarke, Earle Combs, Pee Wee Reese, Adam Dunn, and Chris Burke in the line-up, this volume delivers a substantial and entertaining overview of baseball's past and present.
Louis "Pete" Rogers Browning was one of the greatest baseball players of the nineteenth century. His skills with the bat made the difficult art of hitting a baseball appear easy. Over his thirteen-year career, he won three batting titles, finished in the top three nine times, and was one of the premodern era's greatest hitters. Browning is recognized as not only the namesake but also the genesis for the famed Louisville Slugger, as the Hillerich & Bradsby Company shaped the first ever custom-made bat based on his instructions. Browning's athletic prowess was overshadowed by his drunken adventures and struggles off the field. A champion consumer of bourbon and a man with obvious demons, he led a life littered with eccentricities. During games he refused to slide and often stood perched on one leg. Known as the Gladiator, he drank tabasco sauce, washed his eyes with buttermilk, and named bats after biblical characters, all in an effort to improve his hitting. Few were aware that, behind the comedic persona, Browning suffered from mastoiditis, a devastating physical ailment that robbed him of his hearing, deprived him of an education, eroded his professional skills, and led to his heavy dependence on alcohol. Accounts of Browning's unconventional behavior were bolstered by his own outlandish storytelling. These stories were embellished by newspapers of the time, making him a legend. Tim Newby addresses the myths surrounding the larger-than-life figure, uncovers the thin line between fact and fiction, and presents an extensive account of Browning—the man, and legendary ball player.
Beloved TV host Bill Geist pens a reflective memoir of his incredible summers spent in the heart of America in this New York Times bestseller. Before there was "tourism" and souvenir ashtrays became "kitsch," the Lake of the Ozarks was a Shangri-La for middle-class Midwestern families on vacation, complete with man-made beaches, Hillbilly Mini Golf, and feathered rubber tomahawks. It was there that author Bill Geist spent summers in the Sixties during his school and college years working at Arrowhead Lodge -- a small resort owned by his bombastic uncle -- in all areas of the operation, from cesspool attendant to bellhop. What may have seemed just a summer job became, upon reflection, a transformative era where a cast of eccentric, small-town characters and experiences shaped (some might suggest "slightly twisted") Bill into the man he is today. He realized it was this time in his life that had a direct influence on his sensibilities, his humor, his writing, and ultimately a career searching the world for other such untamed creatures for the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, and CBS News. In Lake of the Ozarks, Emmy Award-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American Heartland and traces his evolution as a man and a writer. He shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek observations guaranteed to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for "the good ol' days." Written with Geistian wit and warmth, Lake of the Ozarks takes readers back to a bygone era, and demonstrates how you can find inspiration in the most unexpected places.
Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt by W. P. Kinsella Pdf
The stories in this collection range in tone from zaniness to pathos. It's hard to choose a favorite…Highly recommended.”—Library Journal From “Reports Concerning the Death of the Seattle Albatross Are Somewhat Exaggerated,” about a mascot from outer space, to “K-Mart,” about boyhood, baseball, and betrayals, this collection of short fiction comes from the award-winning author of Shoeless Joe—basis for the movie Field of Dreams and one of Sports Illustrated’s “100 Greatest Sports Books.” These literary gems vary widely in their themes, yet each captures in one way or another the joy and poignancy of America’s pastime, and reminds us of why W.P. Kinsella is so beloved by those who love sports—or just outstanding literature.
A turn-of-the-century Jewish boy punches his way into the gangs of New York. When Alex Cohen arrives in 1915 America, he seizes the land of opportunity with both hands and grabs it by the throat. But success breeds distrust and Alex must choose between controlling his gang and keeping his friend alive. What would you do if the person you trusted most is setting you up to die at your enemies' hands? The first book in the Alex Cohen series is a violent historical novel, which rips through the early years of the Jewish New York mob. Leopold Borstinski's gripping crime noir beats at the chest of every reader with a bloody fist. Grab your copy NOW.
Kiki & Slugger's Magic Spring Adventure by Robert Andrew Provan Pdf
In the enchanting Florida Keys, a young key deer named Kiki lives near a mystical spring, curious about the human world yet cautioned by her family to keep a distance. Meanwhile, a big black dog named Slugger, living nearby, often startles Kiki with his barks. Despite this, an unexpected bond forms when Kiki ventures into Slugger’s backyard for mangoes, leading to a unique friendship. Their story intertwines with a significant event: humans working to restore the area’s ailing coral reefs. Kiki and Slugger’s Magic Spring Adventure not only spins a tale of friendship but also underscores the importance of caring for our environment. This story is more than just fiction; it’s a window into the rich biodiversity of the Keys, the powerful connections between all living beings, and the inspiring efforts to safeguard our planet.
From Blind Obedience to a Responsible Faith by Donald F. Fausel Pdf
Author Donald F. Fausel was raised in the pre-Vatican II Catholic Church, when prescribed beliefs were rarely questioned and blind obedience to authority trumped following ones conscience. Through a process of developing an informed conscience and learning to think critically, his journey led him to a more responsible faith, while remaining in his Catholic tradition. This memoir recalls Fausels life experiences, his reflections on those events, and how they affected his spiritual journeyfrom his birth in 1929; his formative years; his life in the seminary and ordination in 1957; his nine years in the active ministry, ending with a dispensation from the Vatican in 1972; and his continued journey as a married Catholic. Fausel reflects on a range of faith-related issues: the differences between faith and beliefs; abortion and artificial birth control; the doctrine of infallibility; the danger of relying solely on the magisterium; the charism of celibacy and mandatory celibacy; the place of women in the church and the ordination of women; and the effect of the new cosmology on our image of God. Not only does Fausels memoir frame the events that shaped his life, but provides reflections to help others in their faith journey.
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy by Wendelin Van Draanen Pdf
Sometimes it's hard to tell the saints from the sinners... Sammy was supposed to be in church to get out of trouble, not into more. But while she's at St. Mary's working off some school detention time, a valuable cross goes missing and Sammy becomes the prime suspect. She knows she's innocent, and also what it feels like to lose something important. Her treasured catcher's mitt has been stolen--heartless Heather must have taken it to throw Sammy off her game in the upcoming softball play-offs. Trouble is, it's working. Sammy needs that glove back. Throw in nuns in feather boas, a homeless girl in high-tops, a carrot-chomping dog, and a safe that needs cracking, and you've got just another week in the life of Sammy Keyes. Praise for the Sammy Keyes series: “Sammy Keyes is feisty, fearless, and funny. A top-notch investigator!” —New York Times bestselling author Sue Grafton “The sleuth delights from start to finish. Keep your binoculars trained on Sammy Keyes.” —Publishers Weekly “Sammy Keyes is the hottest sleuth to appear in children’s books since Nancy Drew.”—The Boston Globe
Wooden Horses and Iron Men by Dale W. Merriam PhD PE Pdf
It’s a story of an American family, and a truly unique American industry. One that is colorful with its own lifestyle, its cast of characters, its sub-culture, and, yes, to some extent, its own language. From its birthplace at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago, to its present popularity at State, and County Fairs, the Carnival industry is uniquely American. Meet the Cast who make it fun. The Merriam family, Pete Leslie, who sold tickets on the snake show, and One Ball Eddie, who somehow kept that last milk bottle standing upright. Learn the difference between a Circus, and a Carnival. A Circus you only have to watch to enjoy. A Carnival you have to participate. Throw the dart, eat the corndog, win the prize, and give your best gal a squeeze as you go over the top of one of the descendants of Ferris’s magnificent wheel.
The Great Sibling Rivalry: Volume 1 by William J. Smith Pdf
When William and Emily Smith had their third child, they were quite happy that, after their first two children were both boys, they finally had a little girl of their own.At first, both of their sons;William and Andrew, embraced their baby sister, but soon Andrew started getting jealous of the baby because she started getting all the attention from aunts, uncles, cousins and anyone outside the family, really, that used to be reserved for him.This started Andrew and baby Carol Anne on the road to "The Great Sibling Rivalry", as they kept bickering especially once Carol Anne started being able to crawl around and get into Andrew's things, the two little siblings acting just like the typical brother-sister sibling rivals
To save the world from certain destruction, three siblings and their shapeshifting alien guide embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in search of an ancient, all-powerful weapon. Slugger, Flint, and Scout are always out exploring the mountains of New Mexico near their home. When a cherry-picking expedition puts them in the path of a peculiar pooch in peril, the three siblings have no idea what unstoppable calamity has just been set in motion. The dog they call Robin Hood isn’t what he appears to be. And neither are the O’Ryan kids. Together, the three unlikely heroes and their trusty “canine” companion must journey the cosmos to snatch Earth back from the clutches of catastrophic evil. And they just might be successful. If only they could find that legendary sword . . . *** The Sapphire Sword is book one in The Sapphire Saga trilogy (to be followed by The Sapphire Song and The Sapphire Star) of suspenseful sci-fi novels for middle-grade readers. This gripping series teaches kids the value of family, forgiveness, and faith in the face of impossible odds.
The Curse of Deadman's Bluff: Apocalypse by William J. Smith Pdf
Over the past five or six weeks, after the dead started coming out of the graves on Deadman's Bluff, the Smith family, who fled the initial onslaught of the undead in Springdale, Ohio, are still journeying the country-side, looking for any place that they could stay to hide from the hordes of undead who are now rampaging all across the country and the world.They find it in the farm of Edward and Claire Dowerton, who take them into their home and treat them like family, but the Smith family knows that even there, Ed and Claire's farm is only a temporary refuge and they eventually are forced to flee, once again, for their very lives to find another "safe haven", from the rampaging "Zombie Apocalypse".