Kit's Home Run


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In 1933 Cincinnati, Kit is an enthusiastic baseball player whose home run slide has surprising consequences. Includes historical notes on major league baseball and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1930s and provides ideas for decorating a baseball cap.




HOMERUN


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Home Run


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Green Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance WantedA woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son's head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train.Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional.Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up.Must have a backbone, but be flexible enough to bend-and I'm not talking in the bedroom-some things a mother doesn't need to know.Bonus points if your name is Daisy, Lily, Bluebell, Jasmine, etc.But not Dahlia, that's an instant no.Must love kids, especially puberty-stricken boys who are discovering girls are more fun than video games.Also, and this is very important, you must hate all things baseball-bonus points if you've never seen a game either on television or in person.If this description is you, or fits someone you know, apply at the address below.P.S. You must also love cows. Sometimes a mother has to do what she has to do.Let the games begin.




Watching Baseball Smarter


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Zack Hample's bestselling, smart, and funny fan’s guide to baseball explains the ins and outs of pitching, hitting, running, and fielding, while offering insider trivia and anecdotes that will appeal to anyone—whether you're a major league couch potato, life-long season ticket-holder, or a beginner. • What is the difference between a slider and a curveball? • At which stadium did “The Wave” first make an appearance? • Which positions are never played by lefties? • Why do some players urinate on their hands? Combining the narrative voice and attitude of Michael Lewis with the compulsive brilliance of Schott’s Miscellany, Watching Baseball Smarter will increase your understanding and enjoyment of the sport—no matter what your level of expertise. Featuring a glossary of baseball slang, an appendix of important baseball stats, and an appendix of uniform numbers.




Fishing, Tackle and Kits


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Return of the Home Run Kid


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Sylvester's baseball has been so dismal that the coach has him warming the bench. So when Cheeko offers to show him a few pointers, he eagerly accepts his offer. But Sylvester can't help thinking there's something fishy about Cheeko.




I Can Do This


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At forty-six, Bobbie Weiner found herself divorced and penniless, and something that was even worseidentity-less. On a whim, she enrolled in makeup school and soon found herself applying gory special effects makeup to the actors on Hollywood sets. Her work on the horror film Pumpkinhead II earned her the nickname Bloody Mary, which would become her new identity. After she helped create the dead, frozen corpses in the Oscar-winning film Titanic, her life would never be the same. With just an idea and a hunchand no financial help from a single bank in the world, since none of them would give her a loanshe launched her line of Sports Fan Face Paint and sold it to colleges around the country. The US Department of Defense took notice and hired Bobbie to develop camouflage face paint for soldiers. Each success led to another, and today she supplies face paint to hundreds of major sporting events, militaries around the world, the movie industry, and the haunt industry. Throughout her career, Bobbies entrepreneurial spirit, her passion, her persistence, and her willingness to make sacrifices have helped her turn a bad break into a prosperous life. I Can Do This tells the story of how Bobbie turned her Bloody Mary nickname into a multimillion-dollar business.




The Argosy


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PC Mag


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PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.




National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011


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An almanac for younger readers.