Examines the rise of the Boston Celtics under the watchful eyes of coach Red Auerbach in the 1950s and the events, players, and training that led up to the team dominating the sport for more than a de
Provides step-by-step instructions for science projects using household materials that show how things move under different conditions and explains the science behind the experiments.
"If you want to live inside the most famous statistical afternoon in baseball history, Perfect is...well, let's just say 'ideal'." -Chuck Closterman, Esquire On October 8, 1956, New York Yankees p
New and updated edition of the bestselling guide to Pennsylvania's 73 breweries and brewpubs History of brewing in the state Full information for travelers, such as lodging, nearby points of interest,
This is a history of Major League Baseball's first All-Star Game, originally conceived in 1933 as a one-time "Game of the Century" (including greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Carl Hubbell and Le
In the whirlwind of information about local, organic, and whole foods, it's easy to forget that our canine companions can also benefit from---and deserve---a more natural and nurturing diet. Preparin
This is the story of how the hapless Chicago White Sox, badly hurt by the banning of players after the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, floundered until the 1950s when they were finally rebuilt and had their
Don LarsenA's perfect game in the 1956 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers remains the only no-hit game in World Series history and was described by The New York Times
Caribbean Cruising is a sequel to the popular The Bonds of Friendship and continues the adventures of hunky Private Investigator, Rob Clayton along with his two best friends, Michael and Selwyn, and M
He pitched a baseball game that was more than perfect, and yet he lost. Southpaw Harvey Haddix had logged an unspectacular career by the time he took the mound on May 26, 1959. Haddix faced the Milwa
The Whalers are the only football team above the Arctic Circle: 330 north to be exact, a place with no grass, no trees, and plenty of permafrost. Of the 44 Eskimo, Tongan, Samoan, Asian-American, Afr
What happens when a young, muscular and good-looking man stands naked in front of you? Do his looks overpower you with a desire to be subjected to his will, or do you want to control him? These were
Describes various types of fuel cells and their functions, looks at some of the obstacles that stand in the way of using hydrogen fuel cells as a source of alternative energy, and discusses the future
LeBron James is simultaneously on the cutting edge of basketball greatness and as a cultural icon. Through the international exposure of the National Basketball Association and its televised games in
Dim Sum and other types of small dishes continue to be one of our hottest culinary trends. These tasty little treats--from dumplings and spring rolls to buns, noodles and mini cakes--allow diners to
When Jackie Robinson became the first African American player in major league baseball in 1947, elbowing aside the league's policies of segregation that had been inviolate for 60 years, he became a s
A one-stop record containing everything White Sox fans want to know about their favorite baseball team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia,
This book challenges the "model minority" stereotype of Asian American students as a critical step toward educating all children well. Focusing on Korean American youth in New York City schools, Jamie
- Written in a warm, accessible, and intimate style, BE STILL AND GET GOING will touch those who are searching for an authentic spiritual practice that speaks to them in their own cultural language.-
This comprehensive and unique record book serves as a valuable communication tool that allows student, teacher, and parent to evaluate the quality and quantity of weekly practice for one full year. Pa
For millions of men on the path to recovery, Victims No Longer is the next step. The first book written specifically for men, Victims No Longer examines the changing cultural attitudes toward male sur
For decades, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 class at UCLA has been the premier screenwriting course, launching a generation of the industry's most frequently produced writers. Here, he shares the sec
