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Author: David Bruce Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595366740 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 66
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"The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes About Sports" contains such anecdotes as the following: Umpire Beans Reardon once made a mistake. Richie Ashburn slid into second base and Billy Cox attempted to tag him. Beans yelled 'Safe," but at the same time he flung his arm in the 'Out" gesture. Mr. Ashburn asked, 'What the hell does that mean?" Mr. Reardon replied, 'Richie, you know you're safe. Billy, you know he's safe. But 30,000 fans see my arm. Richie, you're out." Figure skater Rosalynn Sumners has a tendency to put on weight. When she was skating for Disney, her contract required her to be weighed each week, and if she was three pounds over her desired weight, Disney fined her $10. After a while, Ms. Sumners began to stand on the scales each week with a $10 bill in her hand.
Author: David Bruce Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595366740 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 66
Book Description
"The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes About Sports" contains such anecdotes as the following: Umpire Beans Reardon once made a mistake. Richie Ashburn slid into second base and Billy Cox attempted to tag him. Beans yelled 'Safe," but at the same time he flung his arm in the 'Out" gesture. Mr. Ashburn asked, 'What the hell does that mean?" Mr. Reardon replied, 'Richie, you know you're safe. Billy, you know he's safe. But 30,000 fans see my arm. Richie, you're out." Figure skater Rosalynn Sumners has a tendency to put on weight. When she was skating for Disney, her contract required her to be weighed each week, and if she was three pounds over her desired weight, Disney fined her $10. After a while, Ms. Sumners began to stand on the scales each week with a $10 bill in her hand.
Author: Laurie Morrison Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1647003679 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 235
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A heartfelt novel about a softball-loving girl coming to terms with her parents’ humanity after a scandal sends shock waves through her town Bea’s parents think she can accomplish absolutely anything—and she’s determined to prove them right. But at the end of seventh grade, on the same day she makes a gutsy play to send her softball team to the league championships and Xander, the boy she likes, makes it clear that he likes her too, a scandal shakes up her world. Bea’s dad made a big mistake, taking money that belonged to a client. He’s now suspended from practicing law, and another lawyer spread the news online. To make matters worse, that other lawyer is Xander’s dad. Bea doesn’t want to be angry with her dad, especially since he feels terrible and is trying to make things right. But she can't face the looks of pity from all her friends, and then she starts missing throws in softball because she’s stuck in her own head. The thing she was best at seems to be slipping out of her fingers along with her formerly happy family. She's not sure what's going to be harder—learning to throw again, or forgiving her dad. How can she be the best version of herself when everything she loves is falling apart?
Author: John Beckwith Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press ISBN: 1554583985 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 406
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Canadian composer John Beckwith recounts his early days in Victoria, his studies in Toronto with Alberto Guerrero, his first compositions, and his later studies in Paris with the renowned Nadia Boulanger, of whom he offers a comprehensive personal view. In the memoir’s central chapters Beckwith describes his activities as a writer, university teacher, scholar, and administrator. Then, turning to his creative output, he considers his compositions for instrumental music, his four operas, choral music, and music for voice. A final chapter touches on his personal and family life and his travel adventures. For over sixty years John Beckwith has participated in national musical initiatives in music education, promotion, and publishing. He has worked closely with performing groups such as the Orford Quartet and the Canadian Brass and conductors such as Elmer Iseler and Georg Tintner. A former reviewer for the Toronto Star and a CBC script writer and programmer in the 1950s and ’60s, he later produced many articles and books on musical topics. Acting under Robert Gill and Dora Mavor Moore in student days and married for twenty years to actor/director Pamela Terry, he witnessed first-hand the growth of Toronto theatre. He has collaborated with the writers Jay Macpherson, Margaret Atwood, Dennis Lee, and bpNichol, and teamed repeatedly with James Reaney, a close friend. His life story is a slice of Canadian cultural history.
Author: Danny Peary Publisher: Hyperion Books ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 678
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This incredible gathering of first-hand remembrances brings a fascinating and enlightening new perspective to the period of baseball's greatest peak and ultimate turning point--when bigotry and exploitation still ran rampant among the clubs and the sport was irrevocably being changed into a business. 100 photos.
Author: Janet Lloyd Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 059551054X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 158
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Janet Lloyd's book is a moving autobiographical account of the spiritual gifts forged through the crucible of a difficult childhood. It is a must read, not only for those coming to terms with losses in life, but also a valuable resource for pastors, counselors and other helping professionals. Her honest exploration of the emotional landscape of grieving with its struggle to claim selfhood is filled with homespun wisdom, flashes of humor and grace-filled compassion. - The Rev. Steve Best, Episcopal Priest and pastoral counselor, Medina, WA The Absence of a Life is an important addition to the literature surrounding human growth and development. Writing from lived experience and profound reflection, Janet Lloyd has given us an insightful and lucid perspective on her life without a father. It will be immeasurably helpful to spiritual directors, therapists and many individuals as well. I can hardly wait to see the printed copy. - Katherine Dyckman,SNJM, Spiritual Director, Teacher and Co-author of four books including Inviting the Mystic, Supporting the Prophet (Paulist Press).
Author: David Asa Schwartz Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 515
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Modern Sports around the World focuses on the history, geography, sociology, economics, and technological advancements of 50 sports played from India to Ireland. Sports have become an international spectacle that influences nations' foreign policy, world economies, and regional morale. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake as governments and multinational corporations rush to make sure they have a place at the table. And yet, sports come from humble beginnings. We are fascinated by who can run the fastest, lift the most weight, jump the highest, swim the farthest, and act with the most precision. The history of sports is the history of the world. Modern Sports around the World examines 50 of the world's most popular sports. Each chapter features one sport and details that sport's origins, global migration, economic forces, media influences, political environment, pop-culture inspirations, scandalous moments, and key individuals. Sports history is a tapestry of sociological variables; Modern Sports around the World weaves them together to create a unique history book that explains not only where humanity has been, but where it might be going.
Author: Danny Carnahan Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1462828671 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 200
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Writer and musician Danny Carnahan lives in Albany, California with his wife Saundra. His published writing includes Irish Songs For Guitar (2004, Hal Leonard) and true stories for Travelers Tales. Dannys feature articles have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle and in eclectic music magazines including Acoustic Guitar and Mandolin Magazine. Danny is most widely known as a musician and songwriter, having toured and recorded for over 30 years on the folk and international acoustic circuits. Both solo and collaborating with partners Chris Caswell, Robin Petrie, and the psychedelic Celtic band Wake the Dead, Danny has released 12 albums, producing or appearing as a guest on 40 more. Dannys recordings have earned two Indie Awards and one Grammie nomination. His original songs have been recorded by artists from California to Scotland. Danny is currently active with Wake the Dead and a new Celtic quartet, Camogie. When not performing or recording, Danny teaches commercial music at a Bay Area community college. This is Dannys first novel. It will shortly be followed by two more. For more information about Dannys writing and music or to contact him directly, please visit www.dannycarnahan.com. To find out more about Wake the Dead in particular, please visit www.wakethedead.org.
Author: Roy Blount (Jr.) Publisher: Mariner Books ISBN: 9780156006828 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 352
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The famed humorist tackles motherhood, family ties, and the nature of being Southern and funny in this bittersweet memoir unlike any other.
Author: Carmel Sottile McDonald Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1460282434 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 250
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Carmel S.R. Sottile was born and raised in the small town of Coniston, seven miles south of the city of Sudbury, Ontario. As a teacher, she thoroughly enjoyed teaching both the primary and the intermediate grades, in various cities in the province of Ontario. While teaching in London, Ontario she met and married her husband Ian A. McDonald, on November 01, of the year 1956. They celebrated their 60th year of marriage amongst family and friends from all over Canada. Carmel published her first book entitled “A Handbook for Teachers and Parents”, in 1998. Her second book “Life is for Living” not only illustrates her zest for living, but was prompted by a cry of dismay, uttered by a guest who while attending a friendly gathering made the realization...as in his words, “I have done nothing!”
Author: David Bruce
Author: David Bruce
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Author: Carmel Sottile McDonald