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Chumps to Champs

How the Worst Teams in Yankees History Led to the '90s Dynasty

By: Bill Pennington

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Chumps to Champs

How the Worst Teams in Yankees History Led to the '90s Dynasty

By: Bill Pennington

The untold story of the time when the New York Yankees were a laughingstock--and how out of that abyss emerged the modern Yankees dynasty, one of the greatest in all of sports The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships and 40 American League pennants, both world records. They have 26 members in the Hall of Fame. Their pinstripe swag is a symbol of "making it" worn across the globe. Yet some 25 years ago, from 1989 to 1992, the Yankees were a pitiful team at the bottom of the standings, sitting on a 14-year World Series drought and a 35 percent drop in attendance. To make the statistics worse, their mercurial, bombastic owner was banned from baseball. But out of these ashes emerged a modern Yankees dynasty, a juggernaut built on the sly, a brilliant mix of personalities, talent, and ambition. In Chumps to Champs, Pennington reveals a grand tale of revival. Readers encounter larger than life characters like George Steinbrenner and unexplored figures like Buck Showalter, three-time manager of the year, Don Mattingly, and the crafty architect of it all--general manager, Gene Michael, who assembled the team's future stars--Rivera, Jeter, Williams, O'Neill, and Pettitte. Drawing on unique access, Pennington tells a wild and raucous tale.

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Mariner Books

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1328849856

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9781328849854

The Book on The Book

A Landmark Inquiry Into Which Strategies in the Modern Game Actually Work

By: Bill Felber

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The Book on The Book

A Landmark Inquiry Into Which Strategies in the Modern Game Actually Work

By: Bill Felber

Picking up where Michael Lewis left off in Moneyball, he addresses the central questions of risk, reward, and value---on the field and off---and reveals what it takes to win." ---John Thorn, editor of Total Baseball Die-hard fanatics will enjoy this comprehensive collection of groundbreaking baseball strategies, analyses, statistics, and studies This unique approach to understanding the "tried and true" methodologies of the game of baseball examines conventional elements like the steal, hit and run, and line-up construction. The Book on The Book offers an exciting critique of baseball by placing an actual dollar value on player performance and rating managers based on their on-field moves to determine who are the smartest tacticians. No corner of the ballpark is left unturned as author Bill Felber explores the various methods of team-building, on-field values of players, the role and influence of the general manager in team success, and the importance of park effects. In the vein of the late Leonard Koppett and Bill James, Felber uses mathematical and statistical principles to evaluate the wisdom of standard baseball strategies. Illustrations and a refreshingly engaging style make The Book on The Book the new textbook of baseball analysis. "Full-blown fanatics will probably read the book straight through, but casual fans will find plenty of reward simply browsing through selected chapters, such as 'The Decline and Fall of the Starting Pitcher, ' 'Highly Paid Irrelevance, ' and 'Rating the General Managers.' " ---BookPage "Well thought out and soundly based, this book could be used as a text for most current teams, who should be trying to keep up with those few enlightened ones that are using logic rather than guesswork and hope." ---Pete Palmer, coeditor of The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia and coauthor of The Hidden Game of Baseball "Baseball's 'Book'---the ever-expanding cloud of common wisdom about how the game should be played---has resisted challenge in part because it is unwritten. Ever since baseball began, experts have not been reading from the same page, let alone the same book. But now Bill Felber comes along to poke holes in the clouds and let some sunshine in." ---John Thorn, editor of Total Baseball

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Macmillan

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0312332653

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9780312332655

The Sparrow's Spirit (PB)

A Champion Wrestler’s Lifetime Reflections on Prayer and Perseverance

By: Bill Welker

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The Sparrow's Spirit (PB)

A Champion Wrestler’s Lifetime Reflections on Prayer and Perseverance

By: Bill Welker

The Sparrow’s Spirit (PB) By: Bill Welker The Sparrow’s Spirit is an inspirational tale of triumph over self-destruction and adversity. Bill Welker vividly describes his lifelong battle to conquer the ultimate opponent – himself. -Rob Koll, NCAA National Champion, Head Wrestling Coach at Cornell University Dr. Bill Welker’s road to adulthood was filled with many trial-and-error experiences in which he usually took the wrong path. He grew up under the dominion of a loving mother and an austere father. As an adolescent, Welker’s life revolved around the sport of wrestling – and nothing else. Studying in high school was an unwanted necessity to stay eligible. But the desire to continue on the mats in college decreased until the fire to compete burned out. Welker began to make very poor choices which resulted in his removal from the wrestling team and almost led to his expulsion from school. Welker felt totally alone as his life began to collapse around him. There was nowhere to turn; he couldn’t go home a failure. He was absorbed by self-doubt, uselessness, and fell into a deep depression. Welker had lost all hope until he began to change priorities and found someone who believed in him. Still, the struggle wasn’t over, but the struggle is the glory.

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480966711

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9781480966710

The Crime of the Century

Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

By: Dennis L. Breo,William J. Martin,Bill Kunkle

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The Crime of the Century

Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

By: Dennis L. Breo,William J. Martin,Bill Kunkle

The story behind the attack that shocked a nation and opened a new chapter in the history of American crime. On July 14th, 1966, Richard Franklin Speck swept through several student nurses’ townhouse like a summer tornado and changed the landscape of American crime. He broke in as his helpless victims slept, bound them one by one, and then stabbed, assaulted, and strangled all eight in a sadistic sexual frenzy. By morning, only one young nurse had miraculously survived. The killer was captured in seventy-two hours; he was successfully prosecuted in an error-free trial that stood up to appellate scrutiny; and the jury needed only forty-nine minutes to return a death verdict. Here is the story of Richard Speck by the prosecutor who put him in prison for life with a brand new introduction by Bill Kunkle, the prosecutor of the infamous John Wayne Gacy Jr. In The Crime of the Century, William J. Martin has teamed up with Dennis L. Breo to re-create the blood-soaked night that made American criminal history, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes descriptions of Speck, his innocent victims, the desperate manhunt and massive investigation, and the trial that led to Speck’s successful conviction.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510708871

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9781510708877

Geology and Geologic Hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah

By: Bill D. Black,Barry J. Solomon,Kimm M. Harty

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Geology and Geologic Hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah

By: Bill D. Black,Barry J. Solomon,Kimm M. Harty

The petrographic database consists of 705 maceral analyses, reflectance measurements, and density and porosity determinations from Utah coal samples. These data were collected by the Utah Geological Survey from 1982 to 1995. Samples were collected from seven of Utah's 22 coal fields. Coal fields sampled are the Book Cliffs (182 samples), Wasatch Plateau (262 samples), Emery (41 samples), Sego (27 samples), Henry Mountains (173 samples), Kaiparowits Plateau (12 samples), and Coalville (four samples). The data are sorted by coal-field names; within each field the analyses are arranged alphabetically by coal-bed name to facilitate comparison. The aim of the database is to provide the industry with information on petrographic properties of Utah coals. In addition, it should help the coal operators and purchasers to determine the best uses for Utah coals.

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Utah Geological Survey

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1557916330

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9781557916334

The Only Kid on the Carnival

An Extraordinary Childhood

By: Bill Jackson

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The Only Kid on the Carnival

An Extraordinary Childhood

By: Bill Jackson

During that wonderful golden age of local children's television, many talented people pooled their skills to enthrall and edify the impressionable, appreciative viewers. Yet with no disrespect intended toward any of the others, one person stood out in his ability to spin gold out of straw: Bill Jackson. Bill's legion of fans still cherish his amazing adventures with the memorable puppet characters that sprung from his fertile imagination on programs such as Cartoon Town, The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show, and Gigglesnort Hotel. These programs remain as fresh and entertaining today as they did when they were first broadcast, and belie their meager budgets and restrictive production schedules, thanks to Bill's artistic integrity and his coterie of hard-working crew members. Now, Bill steps out from behind his familiar TV persona to reveal a poignant personal journey filled with struggles, heartaches, and triumphs. The Only Kid on the Carnival chronicles the indomitable spirit of a young man who became one of television's most creative and gifted talents, and does so in a boldly engaging manner that touches the heart and the soul. As always, Bill Jackson does not disappoint his audience. Ted Okuda, "The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television

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iUniverse

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059551748X

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9780595517480

The Bill James Handbook

By: Bill James

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The Bill James Handbook

By: Bill James

One of the most complete annual baseball references available, this updated guidebook includes informative introductions to its different sections and an extensive glossary that features explanations and a multitude of statistics.

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ACTA Publications

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0879463406

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9780879463403

STATS Major League Handbook

By: Bill James,Stats Publishing

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STATS Major League Handbook

By: Bill James,Stats Publishing

Celebrating its tenth edition, "STATS Major League Handbook" is the dictionary for the action happening on the field. The book contains player career statistics, 1998 team statistics, manager tendencies, 1999 projections, and more.

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STATS Publishing

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1884064566

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9781884064562

The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers

An Historical Compendium of Pitching, Pitchers, and Pitches

By: Bill James,Rob Neyer

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The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers

An Historical Compendium of Pitching, Pitchers, and Pitches

By: Bill James,Rob Neyer

Preeminent baseball analyst Bill James and ESPN.com baseball columnist Rob Neyer compile information on pitches and their origins, nearly two thousand pitchers, and more in this comprehensive guide. Pitchers, the pitches they throw, and how they throw them—they’re the stuff of constant scrutiny, but there's never been anything like a comprehensive source for such information…until now. Bill James and Rob Neyer spent over a decade compiling the centerpiece of this book, the Pitcher Census, which lists specific information for nearly two thousand pitchers, ranging throughout the history of professional baseball. Their guide also includes a dictionary describing virtually every known pitch, biographies of great pitchers who have been overlooked, and top ten lists for fastballs, spitballs, and everything in between. James and Neyer also weigh in on the debate over pitcher abuse and durability, offer a formula for predicting the Cy Young Award winner, and reveal James’s Pitcher Codes. Learn about the origins and development of baseball’s most important pitches and more knuckleballers and submariners than you ever thought existed! Baseball’s action always starts with the pitchers. Begin to understand them and join in on entertaining debates while having a great deal of fun with the history of the game that captivates so many with this one-of-a-kind guide.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439103771

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9781439103777

STATS Major League Handbook 2002

By: Bill James

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STATS Major League Handbook 2002

By: Bill James

Now in its 13th edition, this handbook continues to act as an almanac for all the baseball action that happened on the playing field the previous season. Includes a sneak preview of 2002 with exclusive player projections.

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STATS Publishing

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1884064981

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9781884064982

STATS Major League Handbook, 1998

By: Stats Publishing,Bill James

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STATS Major League Handbook, 1998

By: Stats Publishing,Bill James

Now in its ninth year, Bill James's legendary "Handbook" offers everything the true baseball fan wants and needs, including complete career pitching and hitting stats for every 1997 player, managerial performances and tendencies, and more.

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STATS Publishing

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1884064426

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9781884064425

STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,Bill James

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STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

By: John Sickels,Stats Publishing,Bill James

Handy size, handy stats. It's the essential baseball viewing companion. Take it to the park ... or to the TV!

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STATS Publishing

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1884064450

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9781884064456

Bill Nye's Western Humor

By: Bill Nye

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Bill Nye's Western Humor

By: Bill Nye

Although Bill Nye (1850-1896) was America's best known humorist in the late 1880's and early 1890's, his work is little known today--his books long out of print and his columns yellowing in newspaper files. Now T. A. Larson, a dyed-in-the-wool Nye fan for more than thirty years, has assembled the best of Bill Nye's work, most of it dating from the seven Wyoming years when Nye made his name. The selections are chosen from Laramie, Cheyenne, and Denver newspapers and from six books published in the 1890's. The resulting collection is both good fun and a valuable picture of a lively period.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803258216

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9780803258211

Who's Looking Out for You?

By: Bill O'Reilly

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Who's Looking Out for You?

By: Bill O'Reilly

Makes charges about how politicians, the clergy, and families are failing to protect those in their care, presenting strong statements about personal responsibility and self-reliance in today's uncertain world.

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Random House Large Print Publishing

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0375432183

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9780375432187

Bill Nye and Boomerang

By: Bill Nye

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Bill Nye and Boomerang

By: Bill Nye

Reproduction of the original: Bill Nye and Boomerang by Bill Nye

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3734049180

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9783734049187

Baled Hay

By: Bill Nye

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Baled Hay

By: Bill Nye

Reproduction of the original: Baled Hay by Bill Nye

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3734049148

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The Crime of the Century

The Crime of the Century

Geology and Geologic Hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah

Geology and Geologic Hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah

The Only Kid on the Carnival

The Only Kid on the Carnival

The Bill James Handbook

The Bill James Handbook

STATS Major League Handbook

STATS Major League Handbook

The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers

The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers

STATS Major League Handbook 2002

STATS Major League Handbook 2002

STATS Major League Handbook, 1998

STATS Major League Handbook, 1998

STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

STATS Batter Vs. Pitcher Matchups! 1998

Bill Nye's Western Humor

Bill Nye's Western Humor

Who's Looking Out for You?

Who's Looking Out for You?

Bill Nye and Boomerang

Bill Nye and Boomerang

Baled Hay

Baled Hay

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