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1	The Bonus Army: An American Epic more books like this by Paul Dickson, Thomas B Allen add to wishlist Through seminal research, including interviews with the last surviving witnesses, the authors tell the dramatic story of the Bonus Army and the many celebrated figures involved in the protest that had a profound effect on American history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	The Dickson Baseball Dictionary more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist A comprehensive and entertaining compendium of baseball knowledge. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Sputnik: The Shock of the Century more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist This well-researched account of the Russian satellite Sputnik, which was launched in 1957, explores the impact that the tiny 'Earth companion' had on the relations and the technology race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	The Joy of Keeping Score: How Scoring the Game Has Influenced & Enhanced the History of Baseball more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist Scoring baseball, including symbols, how to read a box score, profiles of famous people who enjoyed scoring games, how Canadian games are scored, and how baseball terms entered the popular language. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Unwritten Rules of Baseball: The Etiquette, Conventional Wisdom, and Axiomatic Codes of Our National Pastime more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist From beanballs to basebrawls, the most important rules governing the game of baseball have never been officially written down--until now. They have no sanction from the Commissioner, appear nowhere in any official publication, and are generally not posted on any clubhouse wall. They represent a set of time-honored customs, rituals, and good ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $11.30! \| SVS
6	The Hidden Language of Baseball: How Signs and Sign Stealing Have Influenced the Course of Our National Pastime more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist This is a history of the secret signs and signals used by ballplayers, by the author of "The Joy of Keeping Score." 40 illustrations. see all copies from $4.50! new only from $66.62! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Baseball's Greatest Quotations: An Illustrated Treasury of Baseball Quotations and Historical Lore more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist Baseball has always had its share of colorful characters, and over the years they have expressed themselves in eminently quotable ways. In this treasury of more than 5,000 quotations, noted baseball writer and observer Paul Dickson has captured the flavor of the game, in the words of its most important participants and onlookers. They are all ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
8	War Slang: American Fighting Words and Phrases from the Civil War to the Gulf War more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.28! \| first editions
9	On This Spot: Pinpointing the Past in Washington, D.C. more books like this by Douglas Evelyn, Paul Dickson add to wishlist Taking readers on an unforgettable tour of the nations capital, this revised "Washington Post" bestseller is jampacked with stories of the historic sites and the extraordinary people who shaped the city. 125 photos. 17 maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.01! \| SVS
10	Chow more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist see all copies from $23.00! first editions
11	Toasts: Over 1,500 of the Best Toasts, Sentiments, Blessings, and Graces more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist For anyone who will ever face a sea of expectantly raised glasses, or anyone who is fascinated by words and wordplay, this rich compendium of toasts for every occasion will prove as entertaining as it is useful. Weddings, graduations, anniversaries, births (and birthdays), family reunions, business dinners, and other occasions are all included. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Felix: Twisted Tale of more books like this by John Canemaker, Paul Dickson add to wishlist Felix the Cat was the first cartoon to exhibit an individual "personality" in moving pictures, preceding Mickey Mouse by a decade. From 1919 to 1933 Felix was as popular throughout the world as Charlie Chapman and Buster Keaton. Here is an engrossing account of the scandal and intrigue behind Felix's success. 8 pages of full-color illustrations; ... see all copies from $9.60! new only from $33.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	The Best of an Almanac of Words at Play more books like this by Willard R Espy, John M Morse (Preface by), Paul Dickson (Introduction by) add to wishlist With 366 days worth of poems, puns and puzzles, including a selection for February 29th 2000, the Best of an Alamanac of Words at Play collects Willard Espy''s best ideas from his two classic almanacs.' see all copies from $2.84! new only from $9.98!
14 view cover	The New Dickson Baseball Dictionary more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist A comprehensive and entertaining compendium of baseball knowledge. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15 view cover	Slang: The Topical Dictionary of Americanisms more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist Slang is evidence that the spoken language is continually changing to meet new needs for verbal expressions, tailored to changing realities and perceptions. Unlike most slang dictionaries that list entries alphabetically, "Slang "takes on modern American English one topic at a time, from "auctionese" to "computerese," the drug trade and sports ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	From Elvis to E-mail: Trends, Events, and Trivia from the Postwar Era to the End of the Century more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Worth Book of Softball: A Celebration of America's True National Pastime more books like this by Paul Dickson, Russell Mott (Photographer) add to wishlist This guide explains: how to play softball; what gear is needed; vocabulary of the game; how it all started as "indoor baseball" and its development; its superstars and their records; and its impact on American life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Official Rules and Explanations: The Original Guide to Surviving the Electronic Age with Wit, Wisdom, and Laughter more books like this by Paul Dickson (Compiled by), Kenneth Tiews (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19	War Slang: American Fighting Words and Phrases more books like this by Paul Dickson, Paul McCarthy (Editor) add to wishlist The popular author of Slang! returns to explain American fighting words and phrases from the Civil War to the Gulf War. From the infantryman's foxhole to the fighter pilot's cockpit, Dickson explores the origins, meanings and context of a volatile and violent vocabulary. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Baseball: The Presidents' Game more books like this by William B Mead, Paul Dickson add to wishlist No sport has captured the personal and political attention of America's presidents like baseball. Baseball: The Presidents' Game celebrates this longstanding and intimate relationship through a unique collection of photographs - many of which have never been published elsewhere - and a trove of baseball lore. The stories and images of presidents ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.11! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Congress Dictionary: The Ways and Meanings of Capitol Hill more books like this by Paul Dickson, Thomas P O'Neill (Foreword by), Paul Clancy add to wishlist An A-to-Z treasure trove of information for those who want to know what is going on at the center of American government "You can't follow the game without a scorecard, and this is the best scorecard of its kind ever compiled about the game called the Congress of the United States." - Jim Lehrer "The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour" "A masterful work ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
22 view cover	Slang: The Authoritative Topic-By-Topic Dictionary of American Lingoes from All Walks of Life more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist Completely updated with more than twice as many entries, this latest volume encompasses the whole colorful range of current American slang. Divided into twenty-nine categories, these are the words that make American English as expressive as it is fascinating. From high schools to the halls of Congress, this invaluable resource reveals the way ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions
23 view cover	Slang: The Authratative Topic-By-Topic Dictionary of American Lingoes from All Walks of Life more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist The first edition of Paul Dickson's "Slang" was selected by William Safire of "The New York Times" as one of the best language books of the year. Completely updated -- with more than twice as many entries as before -- this latest volume truly encompasses the whole colorful range of current American slang. Divided into twenty-nine broad categories, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.95! \| first editions \| SVS
24	There Are Alligators in Our Sewers & Other American Credos more books like this by Paul Dickson, Joseph C Goulden add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Dickson's Joke Treasury: An Anthology of Gags, Bits, Puns and Jests-- And How to Tell Them more books like this by Paul Dickson add to wishlist A collection of jokes and puns designed to replenish the reader's store of stories to astound and titillate friends. From the traditional "fly in the soup" jokes and "shaggy dog" stories to "crossing the road" jokes, the book contains a large collection both old and new. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.94! \| first editions \| SVS

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