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Baseball Managers

Stats, Stories, and Strategies

By: Bob Bloss

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Baseball Managers

Stats, Stories, and Strategies

By: Bob Bloss

Why is baseball the only team sport whose managers wear a uniform? Which two managers have led three different teams to the World Series? Who was the last player-manager? Which managers' uniform numbers have been retired? What happened when Ted Turner took over as manager after Atlanta had posted 16 consecutive losses? These and many more questions are answered in Bob Bloss'sBaseball Managers. The perfect book to have for settling a baseball argument, it contains records of each of the more than 400 twentieth-century managers. It traces managing evolution from the original Cincinnati Red Stockings to the Arizona Diamondbacks and from the early days of player-managers and their fourteen-man squads to today's relentless fan and media second-guessing and the emergence of free agency—which now often forces managers to enter battle with teams vastly restructured from the previous season. With chapters on controversial managerial decisions Hall-of-Fame manager profiles and oddball managerial situations, humorous and sometimes poignant anecdotes, and many useful tables listing managers alphabetically, by teams, and by winning percentages,Baseball Managersis a fascinating compilation of statistics, trivia, and memories. Author note:Bob Blossis a freelance baseball journalist who began his writing career in 1960. He has played the role of announcer as well as reporter and is a member of the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association and SABR, the Society of American Baseball Research. Once a slow, second-string high school outfielder in Erie, PA, who could hit a curve ball only when he knew it was coming—and then not very far—Bloss now chronicles baseball and baseball managing.

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Temple University Press

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1566396611

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9781566396615

Rookies of the Year

By: Bob Bloss

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Rookies of the Year

By: Bob Bloss

Profiles of every rookie to win the award, from the storied Jackie Robinson to the short career of Joe Charboneau, to today's current super stars.

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Temple University Press

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1592131646

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9781592131648

Around New Freedom

By: Bob Ketenheim

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Around New Freedom

By: Bob Ketenheim

Located just north of the Mason-Dixon Line in southern York County, New Freedom quickly developed into a thriving industrial town because it was situated on the major north-south railroad route that linked Harrisburg with Baltimore, Maryland. The local industries included a wire cloth factory, a cannery, several sewing factories, and two plastics manufacturers. Due to its beautiful rural setting, New Freedom was also home to the Summit Grove Campground, a religious retreat established by the Methodist Church in 1872. Around New Freedom showcases this peaceful residential community that is actively involved in preserving its proud heritage.

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140

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738538388

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9780738538389

Paddling Pennsylvania

A Guide to 50 of the State's Greatest Paddling Adventures

By: Bob Frye

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Paddling Pennsylvania

A Guide to 50 of the State's Greatest Paddling Adventures

By: Bob Frye

Pennsylvania is a paddler’s heaven and one of America’s most blessed states when it comes to total miles of rivers and streams. Add in its many lakes, and there is quite simply all kinds and manner of waters where you can set out in a canoe, kayak, or raft. Paddling Pennsylvania describes the best and most accessible routes—fifty classics in all, from Lake Erie’s Presque Isle lagoons to the Allegheny River, from the Susquehanna to the Delaware. Carefully chosen to be within the ability of most beginning to intermediate paddlers, some routes offer wilderness paddling while others are closer to population centers, but all feature good access points, great scenery, wildlife, and opportunities to have fun.

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196

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493003925

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9781493003921

Contract Warriors

By: Bob Burton,Fred Rosen

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Contract Warriors

By: Bob Burton,Fred Rosen

The complete history of soldiers for hire. From Biblical times and the Crusades through the American Revolution up to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, mercenaries-professional soldiers who contract themselves out to the highest bidder-have played a vital role in most, if not all, military and paramilitary campaigns, helping to determine the victors and the vanquished. Contract Warriors reveals their compelling story for the first time. * Why they fight (and for how much) * How they fight * The unique lifestyle of mercenaries both on and off the battlefield * The spoils and business of war * The current role of mercenaries in the world's arms trade * The significance of the mercenary in popular culture and film Featuring a special afterword by W. Thomas Smith Jr. and his interview with Richard Marcinko, military consultant and author of the bestselling book Rogue Warrior

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248

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Penguin

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1440696357

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9781440696350

Two-dimensional X-ray Diffraction

By: Bob B. He

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Two-dimensional X-ray Diffraction

By: Bob B. He

An indispensable resource for researchers and students in materials science, chemistry, physics, and pharmaceuticals Written by one of the pioneers of 2D X-Ray Diffraction, this updated and expanded edition of the definitive text in the field provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of that analytical method, as well as state-of-the art experimental methods and applications. Geometry convention, x-ray source and optics, two-dimensional detectors, diffraction data interpretation, and configurations for various applications, such as phase identification, texture, stress, microstructure analysis, crystallinity, thin film analysis, and combinatorial screening are all covered in detail. Numerous experimental examples in materials research, manufacture, and pharmaceuticals are provided throughout. Two-dimensional x-ray diffraction is the ideal, non-destructive analytical method for examining samples of all kinds including metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, thin films, coatings, paints, biomaterials, composites, and more. Two-Dimensional X-Ray Diffraction, Second Edition is an up-to-date resource for understanding how the latest 2D detectors are integrated into diffractometers, how to get the best data using the 2D detector for diffraction, and how to interpret this data. All those desirous of setting up a 2D diffraction in their own laboratories will find the author’s coverage of the physical principles, projection geometry, and mathematical derivations extremely helpful. Features new contents in all chapters with most figures in full color to reveal more details in illustrations and diffraction patterns Covers the recent advances in detector technology and 2D data collection strategies that have led to dramatic increases in the use of two-dimensional detectors for x-ray diffraction Provides in-depth coverage of new innovations in x-ray sources, optics, system configurations, applications and data evaluation algorithms Contains new methods and experimental examples in stress, texture, crystal size, crystal orientation and thin film analysis Two-Dimensional X-Ray Diffraction, Second Edition is an important working resource for industrial and academic researchers and developers in materials science, chemistry, physics, pharmaceuticals, and all those who use x-ray diffraction as a characterization method. Users of all levels, instrument technicians and X-ray laboratory managers, as well as instrument developers, will want to have it on hand.

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488

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119356105

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9781119356103

Blue Opera Rock

By: Bob J. Zehmer

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Blue Opera Rock

By: Bob J. Zehmer

Let the music take you into another dimension as Blue Opera Rock introduces Jarod, a sensitive man of the arts. As Jarod is flying home to Barcelona, he hears some music and reflects back on his life, including life in London in the raucous 1980s. Although Jarod loves music and literature, he is also sensitive to social problems. He opposes exploitation of any kind and dreams of a future free from all forms of tyranny. Jarod envisions a world united for all people, no matter where they come from, as long as they are willing to build a socially just society. Driven by musical magic and narrated with stunning rock lyrics, Blue Opera Rock sings the praises of living a joyous life, while enjoying the fruits of peace and freedom, all to the beat of a world existing in perfect harmony. Political intrigue, philosophy, economics, history and social issues are set to a beat where rock music is truly the central character. Author Bob J. Zehmer was motivated to write this novel about rock and roll and its implications in social issues because democracies are frail and always at risk. He based many of the characters on acquaintances. Zehmer lives in Spain and Italy and has started on his next book. Publisher's website: http: //www.eloquentbooks.com/BlueOperaRock.htm

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Strategic Book Publishing

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1608609766

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9781608609765

Husserl's Constitutive Phenomenology

Its Problem and Promise

By: Bob Sandmeyer

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Husserl's Constitutive Phenomenology

Its Problem and Promise

By: Bob Sandmeyer

If Edmund Husserl's true philosophy lay in his unpublished research manuscripts, as he argues, then it is in these – rather than the "introductions" and fragmentary studies he published during his lifetime – that we may possibly find a systematic of his philosophy. This work constitutes a study of the full range of Husserl's writings with the special task of uncovering there the systematic presentation or presentations of the transcendental phenomenological problematic. Sandmeyer's study contains an overview of Husserl's total set of writings, a translation of Husserl correspondence with Georg Misch, a translation of a draft outline of the "system of phenomenological philosophy" produced by Husserl in collaboration with his assistant, Eugen Fink, and it also closely traces the influence of Wilhelm Dilthey on Husserl's philosophy.

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466

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Routledge

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1135852898

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9781135852894

Glory of Old IU, Indiana University

By: Bob Hammel,Kit Klingelhoffer

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Glory of Old IU, Indiana University

By: Bob Hammel,Kit Klingelhoffer

A handsome coffee-table book, Glory of Old IU is the most comprehensive book ever written about Indiana University athletics. Never-before-published details about the 100 years of IU's membership in the Big Ten Conference are captured in this one-of-a-kind book. Glory of Old IU includes vignettes about all of IU's greatest moments, including its five NCAA basketball championships. There are stories about Bob Knight, Mark Spitz, Isiah Thomas, Harry Gonso, and many others. Thousands of other names are included in the all-time letter-winners list. Glory of Old IU is must reading for anyone who is loyal to the Hoosiers.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582610681

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9781582610689

Rookies of the Year

By: Bob Bloss

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Rookies of the Year

By: Bob Bloss

Profiles of every rookie to win the award, from the storied Jackie Robinson to the short career of Joe Charboneau, to today's current super stars.

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Temple University Press

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1592131646

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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?2005

By: Bob Sehlinger

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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?2005

By: Bob Sehlinger

The Disney World bible-our #1 travel bestseller, year after year * Based on interviews and surveys of 19,500 patrons, this evergreen bestseller ranks and rates all attractions by age group-and shows visitors how to make the most of their time * Features objective ratings of each ride, field-tested itineraries to help save time and beat the lines, in-depth rankings and reviews of hotels and restaurants inside and outside the World, and special tips for families with children, honeymooners, and seniors * Now updated to cover the latest Orlando-area developments, including a new resort and rides

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*Frommers

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0764559729

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9780764559723

Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

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Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

This totally new fourth edition is intended to be a companion volume. Over 25,000 listings are included with current values. More than just a price guide, you'll also find scores of buyers listed by the type of subject matter they are looking for, so it's a selling guide as well.

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0891455035

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9780891455035

Baseball Managers

Stats, Stories, and Strategies

By: Bob Bloss

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Baseball Managers

Stats, Stories, and Strategies

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1566396611

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Bob SL#12: Spud and the Funny Trees

By: Bob the Builder

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Bob SL#12: Spud and the Funny Trees

By: Bob the Builder

Welcome to Sunflower Valley, where Bob and the team are busy with their eco-friendly development, Project: Build It! in these brand-new adventures!

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Baseball Managers

Baseball Managers

Rookies of the Year

Rookies of the Year

Around New Freedom

Around New Freedom

Paddling Pennsylvania

Paddling Pennsylvania

Contract Warriors

Contract Warriors

Two-dimensional X-ray Diffraction

Two-dimensional X-ray Diffraction

Blue Opera Rock

Blue Opera Rock

Husserl's Constitutive Phenomenology

Husserl's Constitutive Phenomenology

Glory of Old IU, Indiana University

Glory of Old IU, Indiana University

Rookies of the Year

Rookies of the Year

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?2005

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?2005

Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

Baseball Managers

Baseball Managers

Bob SL#12: Spud and the Funny Trees

Bob SL#12: Spud and the Funny Trees

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