Author: Andy Andrews Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM ISBN: 1400324262 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 62
Book Description
Baseball, Boys, and Bad Words reveals the hilarity and magic of Little League baseball. Often called “the funniest tale ever told,” this story will have you laughing until you cry, while warming your soul, reminding you of childhood and a simpler time. In 1970, eleven-year-old Andy Andrews and a group of friends began a Little League season they would never forget. All the usual ingredients were there—well-worn gloves, freshly cut grass, and new uniforms. But the addition of a coach who was “new to the area” is what made this season truly unforgettable for young Andy. Baseball fans and both current and former Little Leaguers will love the funny story, the age-old baseball wisdom quoted from some of the game’s greatest players, and the vintage baseball photography.
Author: George Sullivan Publisher: Millbrook Press ISBN: 9780761323211 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Profiles past and present professional baseball players known for their quirky superstitions, joke-playing, outrageous behavior, or illegal play, and discusses superstitions and silly ways the players confuse their opponents. Simultaneous.
Author: Sherri Grasmuck Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 9780813535555 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
Annotation Through an exploration of a boys' baseball league in a gentrifying neighbourhood of Philadelphia, this book reveals the accommodations and tensions that characterize multicultural encounters in contemporary US public life. Protecting Home offers an account for racial accommodation in a space that was previously known for conflict and exclusion.
Author: William M. Simons Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476647143 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 297
Book Description
Selected from the two most recent proceedings of the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture (2019 and 2021), this collection of essays explores subject matter centered both inside and beyond the ballpark. Fifteen contributors offer critical commentary on a range of topics, including controversial decisions on the field and in Hall of Fame elections; baseball's historical role as a rite of passage for boys; two worthy catchers who never received their due; the genesis and development of the minor leagues; and baseball's place in popular culture.
Author: Kevin Briand Publisher: Firefly Books ISBN: 9781552976906 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
Photographs of professional players in action as well as step-by-step guides to drills for performing specific positions combine to provide advice and instruction designed to help improve how the game is played.
Author: Andy Norwood Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 158980869X Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 81
Book Description
Using America's favorite pastime as an analogy, this collection of essays teaches children how to apply the lessons learned in baseball to everyday situations. This guide, filled with invaluable advice, enables adolescents to grow into adults while providing perspective on the sport and the complexities of life. The essays are derived from common themes in baseball but relate to dilemmas experienced off the field. The chapter "Some Days You're the Bat, Some Days You're the Ball" is an allusion to good days versus bad and reminds children that some rules have reasons, although they will probably question them. The sage guidance offers ways to control your emotions by channeling them into better efforts and tips to summon courage whether you are standing at the bat, undergoing surgery, or delivering a speech. The importance of paying attention to detail and respect for authority, along with advice on how to deal with adversity, is included in this indispensable compilation. Andy Norwood underscores the significance of teamwork, self-sacrifice, and the humility experienced after a loss. Each lesson is preceded by a quote from such celebrities as Jay Leno, Maya Angelou, and Albert Einstein. The work incorporates anecdotes from Major League Baseball and significant moments in the sport's history, making this book an enjoyable read for adults and their children.
Author: Andy Andrews
Author: George Sullivan
Author: Sherri Grasmuck
Author: Harold Seymour
Author: William M. Simons
Author: John Joseph McGraw
Author: Joseph Bosco
Author: Kevin Briand
Author: Andy Norwood
Author: