GROWING UP WITH THE AS.The Oakland As and the Martinez family have one thing in common: they stick together through good times and bad.For Donald A. Marquez, the ballpark was as much of a home as the humble Bay Area split-level that housed eight children and their parents. Every family member had an As story, from his beloved grandmother to his youngest cousins. Even Easter Sunday was planned around the Home Nines schedule. The family suffered when Jose Canseco struck out an incredible 175 times in 1986, and rejoiced together at the teams breakthrough win in the 2006 playoffs.Generation As Fans: A Familys Long Love Affair With One of Baseballs Best Teams is the story of one of the sports most undervalued teams, and the family who loves them.
Looking for inspiration and motivation, Words For The Journey fulfills the prescription for anyone seeking a good word or two about enjoying life during good and bad times. The list of words in Words For The Journey are supported by quotes from well-known and some not-so-famous individuals expressing positivity and optimism about various aspects of life. Words For The Journey delivers practical advice about living life with hope, happiness and self-worth. Words For The Journey is a reference guide and quick read for anyone seeking a caffeine-free pick-me-up to get through the day.
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