The Purr-Fect Tales the Purr-Fect Race
Author : NaTasha Graham
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 30,41 MB
Release : 2009
Category :
ISBN : 1450703313
Tales from the Dugout
Author : Tim Hagerty
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,95 MB
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1646433785
Book Description
A wild bull on the field, a fly ball caught by a train conductor, a pitcher taking the mound barefoot—Minor League Baseball has been played across the country in cities large and small for more than a century, and there are thousands of stories to tell from it. Tales from the Dugout collects the zaniest Minor League stories. Given its long history, it is no surprise that the game has encountered some bizarre things over the years. This humorous and outlandish collection of stories is sourced from newspaper archives and the Baseball Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown, New York, and includes a foreword by former MLB All-Star Billy Butler. Whether you're a baseball fanatic or just a fan of sports history, this book captures the spirit of the game. Including: - HOLE IN ONE: In 1942, a Milwaukee Brewers batter hit a low line drive that bounced down the right field line. He rounded the bases while confused Louisville Colonels fielders searched for the ball. They eventually found it inside a gopher hole. - TOO FAR: The Denison Tigers started the 1896 Texas Association season with a pitcher's mound that was 70 feet from home plate. - MONKEYING AROUND: A chimp's escape turned a Southern Association game into pandemonium on July 17, 1909. "Henry the Chimpanzee," the New Orleans Pelicans' official mascot, busted from his cage and chased players around the field. The chimp then went after fans, who ran from him screaming. The game was delayed a few minutes while Henry was restrained. - HEADLESS CRUSHER: A police department in Ohio got a call about a missing head. The Lake Erie Crushers' mascot's head was stolen in 2011, forcing the mascot to miss a few home games. After learning through media reports that police were investigating, the thief returned the head by inconspicuously placing it under the ballpark's tarp. Tim Hagerty has broadcasted professional baseball games for 18 years. He has written hundreds of freelance national baseball articles for Baseball Digest, MLB.com, Sporting News, The Hardball Times, and other publications.
The Perfect Perfume and Other Tales
Author : Anthea Sharp
Publisher : Fiddlehead Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2019-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 168013101X
Book Description
The Victorian Era like you’ve never imagined it before! In this collection from USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, take a thrilling airship ride, discover the secrets of clockwork, escape to a future in the stars, and much more... Featuring intrepid heroines, hidden magic, and wildly imaginative steampunk, this anthology of short stories is perfect for fans of enthralling alternate-history adventure. Includes: THE AIRSHIP ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN JANE FURY THE SUN NEVER SETS THE SPIDER'S SALON THE VISIT POCKET FULL OF ASHES LADY ELIZABETH'S BETROTHAL BALL THE WORTH OF RUBIES THE CLOCKWORK HARP THE PERFECT PERFUME KEYWORDS: Alternate History, Gaslamp Fantasy, Steampunk, Airship, 19th century, Alchemy, Magic, Gail Carriger, Bec McMaster, Parasol Protectorate, Victorian Era Fantasy, Mary Robinette Kowal, Shelley Adina, Anne Renwick, Short Stories
The Orphan's Tale
Author : Pam Jenoff
Publisher : MIRA
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 40,66 MB
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1460396421
Book Description
Look for Pam Jenoff’s new novel, The Woman with the Blue Star, an unforgettable story of courage and friendship during wartime. A New York Times bestseller! “Readers who enjoyed Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants will embrace this novel. “ —Library Journal “Secrets, lies, treachery, and passion…. I read this novel in a headlong rush.” —Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train A powerful novel of friendship set in a traveling circus during World War II, The Orphan’s Tale introduces two extraordinary women and their harrowing stories of sacrifice and survival. Sixteen-year-old Noa has been cast out in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a Nazi soldier and being forced to give up her baby. She lives above a small rail station, which she cleans in order to earn her keep… When Noa discovers a boxcar containing dozens of Jewish infants bound for a concentration camp, she is reminded of the child that was taken from her. And in a moment that will change the course of her life, she snatches one of the babies and flees into the snowy night. Noa finds refuge with a German circus, but she must learn the flying trapeze act so she can blend in undetected, spurning the resentment of the lead aerialist, Astrid. At first rivals, Noa and Astrid soon forge a powerful bond. But as the facade that protects them proves increasingly tenuous, Noa and Astrid must decide whether their friendship is enough to save one another—or if the secrets that burn between them will destroy everything. Don’t miss Pam Jenoff’s new novel, Code Name Sapphire, a riveting tale of bravery and resistance during World War II. Read these other sweeping epics from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff: The Woman with the Blue Star The Lost Girls of Paris The Ambassador’s Daughter The Diplomat’s Wife The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach The Kommandant’s Girl The Winter Guest
The Perfect Wagnerite
Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,98 MB
Release : 1967-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486217079
Book Description
The famous playwright's enlightening and provocative criticism surveys the four Wagner operas known as The Ring. Shaw explores the works' philosophic and social ideology as well as Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, the role of the Leitmotif in unifying the cycle, Siegfried's character, and many other fascinating subjects.
The Void: 18 Tingling Tales PERFECT Before Bedtime!
Author : Chillbo Camron
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 27,84 MB
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 136561641X
Book Description
The Void: 18 Tingling Tales PERFECT Before Bedtime, is a collection of short eerie, chilling, horror and sci-fi stories geared toward younger adults ages 13-19. Each story provides its reader with a surprising little 'twist' at the end - making rereading a high possibility once you know how they each end!
The Tale of the Perfect Whitetails
Author : Cecilia Sanders
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 35,26 MB
Release : 2008-10
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1438906447
Book Description
"The Tale of the Perfect Whitetails" is dedicated to our most precious resource: The children of all species. The story teaches a valuable lesson to human children through the actions of our animal children. Each of the animals, their names and characteristics are real. The book is beautifully illustrated by Colorado artist Maria Westy Bush.
The Freedom Race
Author : Lucinda Roy
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250258898
Book Description
The Freedom Race, Lucinda Roy’s explosive first foray into speculative fiction, is a poignant blend of subjugation, resistance, and hope. In the aftermath of a cataclysmic civil war known as the Sequel, ideological divisions among the states have hardened. In the Homestead Territories, an alliance of plantation-inspired holdings, Black labor is imported from the Cradle, and Biracial “Muleseeds” are bred. Raised in captivity on Planting 437, kitchen-seed Jellybean “Ji-ji” Lottermule knows there is only one way to escape. She must enter the annual Freedom Race as a runner. Ji-ji and her friends must exhume a survival story rooted in the collective memory of a kidnapped people and conjure the voices of the dead to light their way home. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Tales from the Indianapolis 500
Author : Jack Arute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 29,24 MB
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1613218826
Book Description
What’s it like to race across the blacktop of the nation’s most famous track? How does it feel to smash into a concrete wall while going over 200 miles per hour? This exciting, humorous, and poignant collection of tales takes readers inside the most thrilling race in America. Newly updated, Tales from the Indianapolis 500 captures horrific collisions and sweet victories from drivers past and present. With the 100th race approaching, the excitement and history of the Indy 500 will be on the mind of every racing fan. Author and renowned broadcaster Jack Arute exposes readers to a fast-paced world of high-speed thrills and unbelievable wipeouts. Beginning with his first encounter at the iconic race, along with stories from racing legends like Ray Harroun, and memorable races stretching up to the present day, Arute captures an entire culture of its own. NASCAR fans, whether young or old, will revel in the chance to experience the Indy 500 from within these pages. There’s no doubt readers will feel like they’re actually there! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Mechanic's Tale
Author : Steve Matchett
Publisher : Orion
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 28,56 MB
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1409134148
Book Description
A fascinating insider's look at life behind-the-scenes at Formula One. 'An essential read' AUTOSPORT 'A must for the real inside story' FORMULA 1 RACING 'Recommended for anyone interested in F1 on the inside' MOTORING NEWS Formula One Grand Prix mechanic Steve Matchett takes the reader on a compelling journey through his life in the pit-lane, from his beginnings as a young apprentice, through his time at Ferrari and BMW to his later success with Benetton. He gives eye-witness views of the great drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. He also talks of key Benetton personalities, and explains how the team was transformed into a strong, competitive organisation, winning three World Championships. His determination and frustration in trying - and eventually succeeding - to break into the high-pressure world of Formula One leaps off the page.
