In the tradition of "Big Russ and Me," basketball legend Russell pays homage to his mentor, coach, and long-time friend, the inimitable Red Auerbach. Photo insert.
Covering men such as Revolutionary War hero Crispus Attucks, antislavery activist Frederick Douglass, frontiersman Bass Reeves, scientist Lewis Latimer, and artist Duke Ellington, "Black Profiles in Courage" forcefully proves that African-Americans have always been an integral part of the fabric of America, and that they helped to weave that ...
At the end of November, 1988, Dave Pallone was released from baseball. The National League claimed he was guilty of "unprofessional behavior". Pallone insists he was found guilty only of being gay.y honest, Behind The Mask offers a unique, behind-the-scenes account of big-league baseball.
Drawing on his more than thirty years of experience (including a record four Super Bowls) as the NFL's top referee, Jerry Markbreit describes the hard-hitting, fast-paced NFL action from a perspective few others can match. Filled with humorous anecdotes as well as his opinions on controversial subjects and players and coaches, this book is the ...
Leopard Man, spurned by his mother and ostracized from society, finds a home with the freaks in a circus sideshow. But is he truly a freak, or is his appearance a clue to his supernatural gifts?
A practicing physician and insider offers a practical, concise guide to avoid getting lost in the health care shuffle. Learn the difference between the various managed care plans available, how to get referrals, what HMOs cover in an emergency, and much more. Steinberg is currently a doctor-partner in a small managed care company and was ...
From a befuddled coin toss to rare, unheard-of penalties, the youngest man to referee a Super Bowl reveals startling and hilarious bloopers and describes the players and coaches. Photographs.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages young African-Americans to look beyond the ballfields and arenas for their role models; to take pride and motivation from the true stories of Joseph Cinque, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Lewis Latimer, and scores of other black men and women who have been all too often ignored in the more traditional historical ...
Jerry Markbreit is one of the best and most well-known referees in the history of the NFL. In Born to Referee, he has combined the compelling story of his 30 years as a football official with a rare insider's look at professional football.
The remarkable account of NBA superstar Dennis Rodman and his unlikely relationship with the white Rich family of Bokchito, Oklahoma, Rebound is an inspiring testimony to the great healing power of friendship and family love. Photos.
Tice's "Investment for Excellence" shows readers how to recognize their potential for growth, improve their self-image, overcome stress, and eliminate barriers to achieving their goals through self-motivation and positive thinking. 5 line drawings.
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