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Baseball Pals
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Matthew F Christopher, Robert Henneberger (Illustrator), Margaret Sanfilippo (Illustrator)
When Jimmie is voted captain of his baseball team, he declares himself the pitcher. His teammates argue that Paul is a better pitcher, but Jimmie is adamant. Will Jimmie's selfish decision cost him his friends? This beginning-chapter book is illustrated with b&w drawings.
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The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
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Matthew F Christopher, Daniel Vasconcellos (Illustrator)
Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game.
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Now We Are Sixty
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Christopher Matthew, David Eccles (Illustrator)
Barely had the first copies of Christopher Matthew's 'Now We Are Sixty' landed in the bookshops when people started to ask when he was going to write a sequel. To his surprise the temptation to try his hand at a few more poems (particularly based on originals he hadn't tackled before, such as the Emperor's Rhyme or Sneezles) proved, like age ...
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Ice Magic
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Matthew F Christopher
Pie loves to play hockey, but he's got some problems - his skates are too big for him, and one of his teammates is always picking on him. But Pie's troubles really begin when his neighbours find an antique hockey game. They swear the game is magic and can predict every play Pie's team will make!
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Miracle at the plate
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Matthew F. Christopher, Foster Caddell
Skeeter is the best batter in the league but seems to be all thumbs when fielding or trying to make friends.
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Johnny Long Legs
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Matthew F Christopher, Harvey Kidder (Illustrator)
Everyone in Johnny Reese's new school assumes that his long legs will make him the star of the White Cats basketball team. However, his legs have no spring, and shorter team-mates can easily outjump him. On top of his troubles on the court, Johnny has to get used to a new father and stepbrother.
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Catch That Pass!
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Matthew F Christopher, Harvey Kidder (Illustrator)
One thing keeps Jim Nardi from being the best linebacker on the Vulcans: his fear of getting tackled. His teammates are disgusted and his brother, the coach, is deeply disappointed in him. With his friend Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears?
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Tough to Tackle
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Matthew F Christopher, Harvey Kidder (Illustrator)
Disappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.
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The Great Quarterback Switch
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Matthew F Christopher, Eric Jon Nones (Illustrator)
Twelve-year-old Michael, confined to a wheelchair after an accident, uses mental telepathy to communicate football plays to his quarterback twin brother Tom, then suddenly finds himself on the field in his brother's place.
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Face-Off
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Matthew F Christopher
When young Scott Harrison joins the Golden Bears ice-hockey team, his talent sparks jealousy and resentment from team-mate Del Stockton, and Scott begins to doubt himself. He becomes afraid of being hit by the puck, and can't focus on the game. Can he live down Del's taunts and overcome the fear?
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The Fox Steals Home
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Matthew F Christopher, Larry A Johnson
Already troubled by his parents' divorce, Bobby Canfield is further distressed when he learns that his father, who has coached him in running bases, intends to move away.
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The basket counts
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Matthew F Christopher, Karen Meyer Swearingen
Mel Jensen is a terrific new player on the Titans basketball team, but that doesn't mean much since the team's star player, Caskie Bennett, refuses to pass the ball to him. Will Mel be able to win over his unfriendly teammate? This beginning-chapter book is illustrated with b&w drawings.
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The Hockey Machine
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Matthew F Christopher, Richard Schroeppel (Illustrator)
Thirteen-year-old hockey player Steve Crandall is kidnapped by a multimillionaire fan and forced to play on his professional junior hockey team. Will Steve be able to escape from this dangerous situation? This beginning-chapter book is illustrated with b&w drawings.
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The Year Mom Won the Pennant
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Matthew F Christopher, Foster Caddell (Illustrator)
a The boys are all hesitant when one boy's mother is the only parent who volunteers to coach their Little League team, but there is quite a surprise in store for them.
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Dirt Bike Runaway
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Matthew F Christopher, Edgar Stewart (Illustrator)
One of 16-year-old Peter's few joys in life is repairing and refurbishing old motorbikes. An orphan, Peter is unhappy living in his current foster home so he runs away. Will Peter be able to survive on his own?
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The Submarine Pitch
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Matthew F Christopher, Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Illustrator)
Bernie Shantz wants to quit playing baseball, but his friend, David Grant, convinces him to stay on the team. To inspire Bernie, Dave even teaches his special pitch, the submarine, which Bernie is able to use to strike out many players. But then Bernie learns that Dave is seriously ill, and he is devastated. What good is the submarine pitch if ...
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Long Shot for Paul
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Matthew F Christopher, Karen Meyer Swearingen (Illustrator)
Glenn Marlette is determined to make his brother Paul a decent basketball player and member of his team, the Sabers. Paul is bursting with friendliness and energy, but one thing sets him apart - he is developmentally disabled. Can Glenn help his teammates learn to accept his brother?
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Tight End
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Matthew F Christopher
As Jim struggles to adapt to the changes brought on by his father's release from prison, he begins receiving threatening phone calls telling him he is no longer welcome on his football team. Will Jim find out who is making the calls? This beginning-chapter book is illustrated with b&w drawings.
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Montage and Modern Life: 1919-1942
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The development of photomontage techniques during the early 1920s and 1930s in Germany, the Soviet Union, and the United States had a profound influence on contemporary art and mass media. "Montage and Modern Life" uncovers the roots of this complex relationship. Through unexpected juxtapositions and discontinuous images, and through some of the ...
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Summoned By Balls (SIGNED COPY)
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Christopher; Eccles Matthew, David
Bestselling wit Christopher Matthew looks at the meaning of life through golf and golfers -- whether super-rich, globe-trotting professionals or weekend amateurs hacking round in 100 or more. As everyone knows who ever strode a fairway with club in hand and hope in heart, there is more to golf than knocking a little ball round the countryside. All ...
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Challenge at Second Base
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Matthew F Christopher, Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Illustrator)
Stan Martin believes his chances for playing second base are next to zero because his rival for the position looks too tough to beat.
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Football Fugitive
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Matthew F Christopher, Larry A Johnson
Larry wishes his dad would come to see him play in his football games, but he is too busy with his job as a lawyer to attend. Larry finds some comfort when he begins to correspond with Yancey Foote, a professional football player. When Yancey gets in trouble with the law, Larry's father rises to the occasion, taking the time to help both Yancey ...
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Knocking on
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Christopher Matthew, David Eccles (Illustrator)
From man-about-Mitcham and leading diarist de nos jours, Simon Crisp: 'It is impossible to exaggerate the gratitude I owe the late Sir Alec Guinness. Had I not happened to meet my diarist hero on a bus in Mitcham Lane, there is every chance my own journal might have lain idle while the great events of history swirled around me, unrecorded. At Sir ...
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When We Were Fifty [Import]
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Christopher Matthew
These days we feel almost as young at fifty as we did at thirty -- give or take the odd twinge. However, we are also becoming increasingly aware that the cradle is a lot further off than the grave. Is this the moment to start shaking things up a bit? The last chance to realize those long-cherished dreams? To chuck in the humdrum job and strike out ...
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Contemporary Rugs: Art and Design
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Christopher Farr, Matthew Bourne, Fiona Leslie
Although rugs woven in the classical style are still popular, it is the new wave of contemporary rug designers from the last ten years who are making news in the style and design magazines. Contemporary Rugs: Art and Design, by leading British rug designers Christopher Farr and Matthew Bourne, and Fiona Leslie of the Victoria and Albert Museum, ...
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