Baseball

This book is a spin-off of a series of articles, many of which have appeared in newspapers. Taking famous pairs of Indian Cricket (e.g. Gavaskar and Vishwanath, Bedi and Prasanna, Ashok Mankad and Surinder Amarnath), it sets off one career against another, balancing their test performance against th... More

Making a connection between the lives of past heroes and events of today, these age-appropriate biographies compiled by the editors of "TIME for Kids" magazine feature contemporary photos, prints, and full-color illustrations.Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the mod... More

Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-life general manager, Billy Beane, and the strange brotherhood of amateur baseball enthusiasts, Lewis has written not only "the single most influential baseball book ever" (Rob Neyer, "Slate") but also what "may be the best book ever writ... More

" There may not be anyone alive who knows more about baseball than Joe Morgan." -- Bob Costas, NBC Sports Broadcaster " This book has something for everybody, from longtime fans to Little Leaguers." -- "New York Newsday It's known as America's National Pastime. It's nicknamed " The Greatest Game... More

As 2003 was just beginning, Red Sox president Larry Lucchino launched an unprecedented era of cutthroat competition between the two franchises when he off-handedly labeled the Yankees the "Evil Empire.'' The conflict made for fascinating back-room intrigue, above and beyond the thrills the teams pro... More

"No athlete performed at a higher level through greater stress than Jackie Robinson." -Scott Simon The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was ... More

In this in-depth look at major league sports, Eric Leifer traces the growth and development of major leagues in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey, and predicts fundamental changes as the majors pursue international expansion. He shows how every past expansion of sports publics has been acco... More

Fast track route to making the most of working solo Covers all the key aspects of free agency, from finding and using business advice to researching the market for your skills, and from managing your cash flow to selling yourself Packed with lessons and tips from people who have successfully jumpe... More

GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE STATSWho set the record for the most hits during his rookie season? What player's pregame routine includes eating chicken and never having strawberries on his cheesecake? Who has won batting's Triple Crown?Leading off for the Louisville Slugger. Book of Great Hitters: the mo... More

Test Your Baseball Literacy Entertaining quizzes on every facet of the Great American Game--from Shoeless Joe to Sadaharu Oh "The questions in Test Your Baseball Literacy really test your knowledge, not just your memory. And Wayne Schmittberger's answers are even more fun than the questions!" --Mike... More

The Oakland Athletics have a secret: a winning baseball team is made, not bought. A story about money, science, entertainment, egos, "Moneyball" traces the remarkable success of the Oakland Athletics, a major league team with a minor league budget.The Oakland Athletics have a secret: a winning baseb... More

Featuring humorous and incisive essays on all 30 teams--by some of the top young baseball writers and analysts--along with an in-depth look at major players and top prospects, this compilation offers a cutting-edge analysis of America's favorite pastime.The 2007 edition of the most authoritative gui... More

It began as an innocent prank. Call someone on the phone, shake them up a little with some sexy whispers and then hang up. But when one of the numbers is on Fear Street, readers can be sure there is more than "innocence" in store!... More

An award-winning sports columnist and a baseball legend tour the country to recapture the joys and wonders of America's greatest pastime.When Legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked sports columnist Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, Posnanski had to think about it. From that q... More

An inspirational real world practical handbook for nayone seeking a career in the highly lucrative field of voice-over acting.... More