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Alien next door volume 5
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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When Zeke uses his powers to become a superstar on the youth baseball team, ignoring Harris's concern that this is cheating, their friendship is in trouble.
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English
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Get the Summary of Jane Leavy's Sandy Koufax in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Sandy Koufax" by Jane Leavy is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and career of the legendary Dodgers pitcher. The book paints a portrait of Koufax's harmonious blend of natural talent and mastered craft, which allowed him to dominate baseball with his fastball and curveball. It explores his profound understanding of...
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Get the Summary of Michael Lewis's Moneyball in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis explores the innovative approach to baseball management by Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's. Facing financial constraints, Beane challenges traditional scouting methods by focusing on data and statistics to identify undervalued players. The book delves into Beane's personal history as a...
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Farrar Straus & Giroux
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the world's most recognizable handshake, the high five. 40pp.
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If you love baseball, then you will love reading about the history of the New York Mets. Inside you will read about every season in Mets history. Since 1962 when they started at the Polo Grounds to the current day playing at Citi Field. The Mets have a rich history and have been part of American lore for baseball fans across America. Relive some of the great seasons, great games, and great moments in Mets history.
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Most fans know Ralph Kiner as the New York Mets' long-tenured color commentator, but as a player he was one of the most feared hitters in the game; this autobiography allows Kiner to reveal his life story and to share his learned opinion about many topics affecting the game today.
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English
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The extent to which remarkable things can happen on a baseball field is virtually limitless. Bats break, balls carom wildly, personalities clash, and playing fields are invaded by uninvited guests.
Mudville Madness is for baseball fans who seek something beyond the standard boxscores-something new or rarely encountered. This book is a jaunt into the realm of the extraordinary and (at times) outright bizarre. The most uncommon events in three centuries...
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In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history. At the turn of the twentieth century, Christy Mathewson was one of baseball's first superstars. Over six feet tall, clean cut, and college educated, he didn't pitch on the Sabbath and rarely spoke an ill word about anyone. He also had one of the most devastating arms...
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If you love baseball, then you will love reading about the history of the Los Angeles Angels. Inside you will read about every season in Angels history. Since 1961 when they started at Wrigley Field, then Chavez Ravine to the current day playing at Angels Stadium. The Angels have a rich history and have been part of American lore for baseball fans across America. Relive some of the great seasons, great games, and great moments in Angels history.
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Français
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Bienvenue dans un voyage captivant à travers le monde du sport, un univers o les rêves se réalisent, o la passion et la détermination se mêlent pour créer des histoires extraordinaires. Dans ces pages, nous vous invitons à explorer les domaines variés du sport, des terrains de football aux pistes d'athlétisme, des parquets de basketball aux greens de golf, et bien au-delà.Le sport est un langage universel, parlé par des millions de personnes...
11) Underdogs
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UnderdogsBeating overwhelming odds in sporting events.A book of players and teams who miraculously won against all odds and all predictions.The exciting, sometimes unbelivable, stories of victories seemed impossible.Muhammad Ali over George Foreman, New York Jets win Super Bowl III, Upset beats Man O"War and many others.Discover the excitiment in this new book by author Eugene E. Siegel.
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The The Rise of the Bulldogs tells the extraordinary story of the unranked 2008 Fresno State Bulldogs and their remarkable journey from a seemingly lost season to NCAA National Champions.
Baseball fans across America were held spellbound by Fresno State's nail-biting and improbable adventure through the NCAA playoffs. A record viewing audience of almost 2 million households tuned in to ESPN's live coverage as Fresno State grabbed their crown. Now...
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Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered Major League Baseball for over seven decades, documenting its heroes, villains, great characters, and iconic moments. A wide-ranging portrait of America's pastime, this anthology features the best baseball writing from the SI archives by nationally renowned journalists including Frank Deford, Mark Kram, George Plimpton, Peter Gammons, and Tom...
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From the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA: who shoots where, how well, and why. Says Nate Silver: "If you want to understand how the modern NBA came to be, you'll need to read this book." The field of basketball analytics has leaped into overdrive thanks to Kirk Goldsberry, whose spatial and visual analyses of players, teams, and positions have helped us all understand...
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Widely considered to be one of the greatest minds in the history of the game, Bill James has changed the way we think about the sport of baseball. In this chronicle of field generals, strategists, and occasional cannon fodder, James writes with piercing insight about the men who hold what may be the most important spot in the dugout. For nearly forty years, James has led the vanguard of how we measure the game. From sabermetrics to his Baseball Abstracts,...
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An award-winning sportswriter teams up with L.A. Dodgers manager and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda to reveal the secrets of his unlikely success. Tommy Lasorda is baseball's true immortal and one of its larger than life figures. A former pitcher who was overshadowed by Sandy Koufax, Lasorda went on to a Hall of Fame career as a manager with one of baseball's most storied franchises. His teams won two World Series, four National League pennants, and...
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A love letter to New York Mets fandom- the triumphs, the heartbreak, and everything in between Childhood for Evan Roberts was defined by outings to the old Shea Stadium with his father, always with a scorebook in hand. What began as a gameday ritual replete with misspelled player names and scrawled symbols turned into an obsession with scoring every game he watched, one which persisted as Roberts rose through the ranks at WFAN. Taken together,...
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Award-winning sports columnist Joe Posnanski hits a grand slam with The Machine-a thrilling account of the magical 1975 season of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's legendary "Big Red Machine," from spring training through the final game of the '75 World Series. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup of baseball superstars-including Johnny Bench, George Foster, Joe Morgan, Cesar Geronimo, and "Charlie Hustle" Pete Rose himself-The Machine is a wild ride with...
19) Inspirational Baseball Stories for Kids 9-12: 30 Legendary Tales From Baseball History for Beginning
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Are you looking for the right book for the young baseball fan in your life?Are you searching for an inspiring book of stories to captivate your child's imagination and ignite a passion for reading?"Inspirational Baseball Stories" is the perfect read for any young baseball fan. It's a collection of some of the best stories and games in major league baseball history, written specifically for a young audience.Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through...
20) Baloncesto
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Español
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Información básicaLa posición central generalmente la ocupan los jugadores más grandes o los jugadores que pueden saltar más alto y rebotar mejor. Esto suele ser donde se determina la posesión de la pelota al principio del juego. Luego viene el ala-pívot, que es la siguiente posición importante. Aquí es donde se abordan mejor los tiros de bloque.
El alero pequeño suele ser un jugador rápido que tiene la capacidad de regatear, pasar, disparar...
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