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Against All Odds

The Remarkable Life Story of Eddie Ray

By: Eddie Ray,Barbara Jackson Hall

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Against All Odds

The Remarkable Life Story of Eddie Ray

By: Eddie Ray,Barbara Jackson Hall

He was not a musician, yet spent some 60 years in the commercial music business beginning as a stock boy and rising to become the nation's first African-American executive of a major record company. The grandson of a former slave, Eddie Ray takes you from the rural foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to the top executive suites of the burgeoning music industry of the 1950s and 1960s. You'll get a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the music business and how Ray became a formidable force in helping shape that dynamic industry. Starting as a stock boy for Decca Records in Milwaukee, Wisconsin when he was 18 years old, Ray eventually rose to become vice president of Capitol-Tower Records in Hollywood, California, at the time one of the top major record companies in the U.S., the first African-American in such a decision-making role. But prior to this top post, Ray was first an extraordinary record sales and promotions man whom acquaintances still describe today as having “an ear for what would sell.” Read about the impact he had on the careers of stars such as Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Ernie Freeman, Mike Curb, Irma Thomas, Ernie K-Doe, Sandy Nelson, and even Pink Floyd. Ray went on to found one of the first commercial music schools in the country and subsequently was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve as a Commissioner of the U.S. Copyright Royalty Tribunal in Washington, DC. Filled with personal encounters with notable names, music industry movers and shakers, and some infamous personalities, this book will make you laugh, shake your head in disbelief, and more importantly learn what it took to lay the foundation for popular music. Baby Boomers especially will enjoy this book that will evoke feelings of nostalgia as they think back to where they were when certain songs of the early Rock and Roll era became hits. They will be fascinated by Eddie Ray's connection with the success of not only mega-stars but names they may not immediately recognize, but whose works they certainly will. Music historians will appreciate learning about Ray, another “national treasure” who can be added to the “untold stories” of influential African Americans. African Americans will be inspired by Ray's quest to open doors, courage to break racial barriers, and audacity to ignore the status quo. Even music students will find this book enjoyable as they read about the people who laid the foundation for the music business today.

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Createspace Independent Pub

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1478213477

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9781478213475

My Remembers

A Black Sharecropper's Recollections of the Depression

By: Eddie Stimpson

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My Remembers

A Black Sharecropper's Recollections of the Depression

By: Eddie Stimpson

An account of the author's life growing up on a dirt farm in Texas during the Great Depression, providing details of the ordinary life of rural African-American families during one of the most difficult periods in the country's history.

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University of North Texas Press

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1574410679

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9781574410679

Where Heroes Trained

The 736th Medium Tank Battalion (Special) from Its Formation Through Secret Battle Training in Desert Training Center and California-Arizona Maneuver Area, February 1943-April 1944

By: Roger M. Baty,Eddie L. Maddox

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Where Heroes Trained

The 736th Medium Tank Battalion (Special) from Its Formation Through Secret Battle Training in Desert Training Center and California-Arizona Maneuver Area, February 1943-April 1944

By: Roger M. Baty,Eddie L. Maddox

Where Heroes Trained deals with a secretive and highly unusual Army project in World War II. Not a Manhattan Project, but taken nearly as seriously, this was a most interesting sidelight of armored warfare. Caught up in the project were many unwitting GIs who found themselves whisked off to mysterious training bases, introduced to the most powerful tank in the American arsenal, and drilled in one of the war's most imaginative battle tactics. This is oral history as it ought to be done: a truly unusual project with lots of photos, maps and illustrations and-best of all-interviews that have been well edited. Baty and Maddox make even the most commonplace memories of home and camp into absorbing reading. The result is a fascinating look at ordinary American GIs caught up in a strange environment, enmeshed in events they barely understand, and determined to carry it through. Best of all, this is no BS " -Ray Puffer, Historian, Edwards AFB

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Wheatmark, Inc.

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158736316X

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9781587363160

Icons of African American Comedy

By: Eddie M. Tafoya

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Icons of African American Comedy

By: Eddie M. Tafoya

This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race. Despite the popularity of comedic superstars like Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg, few books have looked at the work of African-American comedians, especially those who, like Godfrey Cambridge and Moms Mabley, dramatically impacted American humor. Icons of African American Comedy remedies that oversight. Beginning with an introduction that explores the history and impact of black comedians, the book offers in-depth discussions of 12 of the most important African-American comedians of the past 100-plus years: Bert Williams, Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Godfrey Cambridge, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Damon Wayans, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. Each essay discusses the comedian's early life and offers an analysis of his or her contributions to American entertainment. Providing a variety of viewpoints on African-American comedy, the book shows how these comedians changed American comedy and American society.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313380856

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9780313380853

Skits That Teach

Lactose Free for Those Who Can't Stand Cheesy Skits

By: Eddie James,Tommy Woodard

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Skits That Teach

Lactose Free for Those Who Can't Stand Cheesy Skits

By: Eddie James,Tommy Woodard

I’ve watched the Skit Guys for more than 10 years; Eddie and Tommy are storytellers. They were telling stories before storytelling was all the rage. In their latest book, the Skit Guys let us peek inside their incredibly creative minds.”-Allen Jackson, New Orleans Seminary“When it comes to skits, the Skit Guys have the corner market on the good stuff. They are engaging, thought provoking and hilarious without being cheesy or cliché. Their unique style is clean, clever, clear, and ... funny! You can’t go wrong with these two.” -Darren Whitehead, Director of Next Gen Ministries, Willow Creek Community Church“I’ve been in student ministry for over 30 years, and the Skit Guys are pretty much the greatest skit guys ever. Here’s another resource from the chimerical minds of Eddie and Tommy that will help us youth workers in the trenches. This book will aid you greatly in your continuous pursuit of excellence in the world of drama. In other words, buy this freaking book!”-Bob Johns, First Woodway, Waco, Texas (the guy that gave them their first gig)35 CHEESE-FREE SKITSIf you’re looking for fun and creative ways to involve your students in learning, you can stop looking. Skits That Teach provides you and your students everything you need to act out funny and compelling skits with total confidence.Search by topic or by group size to find the perfect comedic or dramatic sketch to help illustrate a point or just start a dialogue. The Skit Guys, Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, have tested these skits on teenagers around the country, and they’ve brought together some of the best for this great resource. Plus they give you everything you need for each skit—overview, characters, location, Scripture reference, props, direction pointers, and a complete script.The Skit Guys avoid the cheesy dialogues and scenes typically found in Christian dramas and instead bring fun characters, witty scripts, and entertaining situations to their skits, all categorized by:• Skits for Idiots (it would take an idiot not to be able to do them right!)• Monologues• Duets/Ensembles• Comedy• Drama• Scripture ReadingsTHE SKIT GUYS are Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, two high school friends who love to communicate God’s Word in dynamic and captivating ways through the use of drama, teaching, and comedy. They’ve been involved in various ministries and impacting lives for more than a decade. The duo has written numerous dramas, plays, and humorous skits that cover a wide variety of topics.They’re the authors of Instant Skits along with their own Skit Guys resources. Eddie James has coauthored four volumes of the Videos That Teach series with Doug Fields.

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Zondervan

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0310854962

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9780310854968

Walter & Me

Standing in the Shadow of Sweetness

By: Eddie Payton,Paul T. Brown,Craig Wiley

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Walter & Me

Standing in the Shadow of Sweetness

By: Eddie Payton,Paul T. Brown,Craig Wiley

Widely regarded as one of the best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led a fascinating and ultimately tragic life. Told in the voices of those who knew him best, this biography of the Chicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion two brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his older brother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse into Payton's life doesn't sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjects of suicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walter's older brother discloses the true life of man simply known as "Sweetness.

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Triumph Books

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1617499927

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9781617499920

Small Mercies

A Novel

By: Eddie Joyce

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Small Mercies

A Novel

By: Eddie Joyce

Ten years after the loss of Bobby--the Amendola family's youngest son--everyone is still struggling to recover from the firefighter's unexpected death. Bobby's mother Gail; his widow Tina; his older brothers Peter, the corporate lawyer, and Franky, the misfit; and his father Michael have all dealt with their grief in different ways. But as the family gathers together for Bobby Jr.'s birthday party, they must each find a way to accept a new man in Tina's life while reconciling their feelings for their lost loved one"--

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Viking

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0525427295

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9780525427292

Lucky Me

My Sixty-Five Years in Baseball

By: Eddie Robinson,C. Paul Rogers

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Lucky Me

My Sixty-Five Years in Baseball

By: Eddie Robinson,C. Paul Rogers

Eddie Robinson's career lasted sixty-five years and spanned the era before and during World War II, integration, the organization of the players union, expansion, use of artificial turf, free agency, labor stoppages, and even the steroid era. He was a Minor League player, a Major League player, a coach, a farm director, a general manager, a scout, and a consultant. During his six and a half decades in baseball, he knew, played with or against, or worked for or with many of baseball's greats, including Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Rogers Hornsby, Mickey Mantle, Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, George Steinbrenner, Casey Stengel, Bill Veeck, and Ted Williams. The lively autobiography of Robinson, Lucky Me highlights a career that touched all aspects of the game from player to coach to front-office executive and scout. In it Robinson reveals for the first time that the 1948 Cleveland Indians stole the opposition's signs with the use of a telescope in their drive to the pennant. This edition features a new afterword by C. Paul Rogers III.

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U of Nebraska Press

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080328666X

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9780803286665

Last Rites

By: Eddie Newton

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Last Rites

By: Eddie Newton

Chester Mudd had called Fable, Texas his home for nearly three decades when the old woman mysteriously showed up one morning, walking her dog. He'd become used to this predictable little town where everyone knew just about everyone else. But his next door neighbor didn't have the first notion who this newcomer was. Neither did his girlfriend. No one seemed to have any idea where this old woman came from or who she was. It was Chester Mudd's riddle. He watched her for one long week. She walked the dog every morning at precisely noon. She walked around the block exactly two times. Every day it took her exactly one half of an hour. This pattern never varied. Until now. Until today. Chester Mudd met the old woman outside on the sidewalk that passed by his front porch. "I am wondering why you are here?" Chester asked the old woman. "What else do you do when you've been dead for thirty years?" she replied. Dead. A ghost. Right here in Fable. Right here in his own home. "What is it like being dead?" The old woman grinned sadly, understanding more already about Fable in one week than Chester had figured out in years. "You tell me," she answered. "I just got here." Life is short. So are these thirteen tales. So read the Last Rites, and get on with the rest of your days.

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iUniverse

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0595229719

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9780595229710

Jazz

Research and Pedagogy

By: Eddie S. Meadows

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Jazz

Research and Pedagogy

By: Eddie S. Meadows

Jazz: Research and Pedagogy is the third edition of an annotated bibliography to books, recordings, videos, and websites in the field of jazz. Since the publication of the 2nd edition in 1995, the quantity and quality of books on jazz research, performance, and teaching materials have increased. Although the 1995 book was the most comprehensive annotated jazz bibliography published to that date, several books on research, performance, and teaching materials were omitted. In addition, given the proliferation of new books in all jazz areas since 1995, the need for a new, comprehensive, and annotated reference book on jazz is apparent. Multiply indexed, this book will serve as an excellent tool for librarians, researchers, and scholars in sorting through the massive amount of new material that has appeared in the field over the last decade.

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Routledge

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1136776036

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9781136776038

Image Modeling of the Human Eye

By: Rajendra Acharya U,Y. K. Eddie Ng,Jasjit S. Suri

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Image Modeling of the Human Eye

By: Rajendra Acharya U,Y. K. Eddie Ng,Jasjit S. Suri

This groundbreaking resource gives you full details on state-of-the-art 2D and 3D eye imaging and modeling techniques that are paving the way to breakthrough clinical applications in eye health. ItOCOs the first book to explore in depth a new generation of computational methods that combine image processing, simulation, and statistical discrimination tools in efforts to improve early detection of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, iridocyclitis, corneal haze, maculopathy, and other visual impairments and conditions.

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Artech House

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1596932090

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9781596932098

Dark City

The Lost World of Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition)

By: Eddie Muller

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Dark City

The Lost World of Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition)

By: Eddie Muller

This revised and expanded edition of Eddie Muller's Dark City is a film noir lover's bible, taking readers on a tour of the urban landscape of the grim and gritty genre in a definitive, highly illustrated volume. Dark Cityexpands with new chapters and a fresh collection of restored photos that illustrate the mythic landscape of the imagination. It's a place where the men and women who created film noir often find themselves dangling from the same sinister heights as the silver-screen avatars to whom they gave life. Eddie Muller, host of Turner Classic Movies' Noir Alley, takes readers on a spellbinding trip through treacherous terrain: Hollywood in the post-World War II years, where art, politics, scandal, style -- and brilliant craftsmanship -- produced a new approach to moviemaking, and a new type of cultural mythology.

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Running Press Adult

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076249896X

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9780762498963

Man of Constant Sorrow

My Life and Times

By: Ralph Stanley,Eddie Dean

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Man of Constant Sorrow

My Life and Times

By: Ralph Stanley,Eddie Dean

A giant of American music opens the book on his wrenching professional and personal journeys, paying tribute to the vanishing Appalachian culture that gave him his voice. He was there at the beginning of bluegrass. Yet his music, forged in the remote hills and hollows of Southwest Virginia, has even deeper roots. In Man of Constant Sorrow, Dr. Ralph Stanley gives a surprisingly candid look back on his long and incredible career as the patriarch of old-time mountain music. Marked by Dr. Ralph Stanley?s banjo picking, his brother Carter?s guitar playing, and their haunting and distinctive harmonies, the Stanley Brothers began their career in 1946 and blessed the world of bluegrass with hundreds of classic songs, including ?White Dove,? ?Rank Stranger,? and what has become Dr. Ralph?s signature song, ?Man of Constant Sorrow.? Carter died in 1966 after years of alcohol abuse, but Dr. Ralph Stanley carried on and is still at the top of his game, playing to audiences across the country today at age eighty-one. Rarely giving interviews, he now grants fans the book they have been waiting for, filled with frank recollections, from his boyhood of dire poverty in the Appalachian coalfields to his early musical success with his brother, to years of hard traveling on the road with the Clinch Mountain Boys, to the recent, jubilant revival of a sound he helped create. The story of how a musical art now popular around the world was crafted by two brothers from a dying mountain culture, Man of Constant Sorrow captures a life harmonized with equal measures of tragedy and triumph.

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Penguin

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1101148780

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9781101148785

The Breeze

The Bar-B-Que Circuit, Continued

By: Eddie L. Barnes

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The Breeze

The Bar-B-Que Circuit, Continued

By: Eddie L. Barnes

Eloy Baines openly admits he enjoys being a Neanderthalalmost as much as he enjoys the game of golf and cavorting with his pals on the Texas Panhandle Bar-B-Que Circuit. When he is not golfing, he is drowning his troubles in a glass of scotch and writing poetry. Luckily, he has his pals to keep him focused on his favorite things: golf, hard booze, and soft women. Eloy and his golfing buddies attempt to go about life, both on and off the course, in the best way they know how. As the men refine their swings and putting abilities each weekend, each of them fights againstand often loses tothe personal demons that continuously haunt them as they immerse themselves in setting course records, drinking, and carousing with shameless women. But it is not long before Elroy discovers that nothing is ever guaranteed in the game of golf, life, or relationships with women, especially in West Texas. The Breeze continues the tale of a group of crazy Texas characters who are inevitably bound as friends as they golf the Bar-B-Que circuit and realize that the party never ends.

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iUniverse

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1491713909

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9781491713907

Malpractice

Courtroom Trauma

By: Eddie Brady

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Malpractice

Courtroom Trauma

By: Eddie Brady

The main story opens with a rendition of a medical malpractice jury trial against a surgeon, a hospital, a nurse, and a group of surgeons in a jurisdiction where the medical care professionals win 90 per cent of this type of civil litigation. The remainder of the book relates a collection of stories styled as short stories, snap short stories, and bullet stories, suggesting you not blink and challenging your attention span while packaging complete stories in few words.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1514452243

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9781514452240

G. W.

By: Eddie Lunsford

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G. W.

By: Eddie Lunsford

Can you tell me about the most interesting, wonderful person you ever knew?" Most of us could answer this question with little hesitation. The person you have in mind may be famous or obscure, male or female, living or dead. She could be the neighbor who was kind to you as a child, she could be your wife or your grandmother. He could be an old friend from college, a fishing buddy or business acquaintance. Whoever the person is, they are special and you wish other people could know them. In this book, I introduce my special person to the world. He was my grandfather. His name was G.W. Lunsford. He was born in the Southern Appalachian Mountains over one hundred years ago. He raised his family, worked hard and did the best he could. He endured heartbreak that would be psychologically lethal to the average person. He smiled and found good in every person he knew. This book is a mirror of his life. It is an unusual and fascinating blend of fact, folklore and fiction. It is a history book, a text in sociology and a biography. The story is straightforward. Lessons about life are hidden within the pages.

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iUniverse

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1469702118

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9781469702117

Baseball Cop

By: Eddie Dominguez

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Baseball Cop

By: Eddie Dominguez

Exposing trafficking, theft, fraud, and gambling in the major leagues, a founding member of the MLB's Department of Investigations reveals a news-breaking true story of power and corruption. In the wake of 2005's sometimes contentious, sometimes comical congressional hearings on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball and the subsequent Mitchell Report, Major League Baseball established the Department of Investigations (DOI). An internal and autonomous unit, it was created to not only eliminate the use of steroids, but also to rid baseball of any other illegal, unsavory, or unethical activities. The DOI would investigate the dark side of the national pastime--gambling, age and identity fraud, human trafficking, cover-ups, and more--with the singular purpose of cleaning up the game. Eduardo Dominguez Jr. was a founding member of that first DOI team, leaving a stellar career with the Boston Police Department to join four other "supercops"--a group that included a 9/11 hero, a mob-buster, and narcotics experts--keeping watch over Major League Baseball. A decorated detective as well as a member of an FBI task force, Dominguez was initially reluctant to leave his law-enforcement career to work full-time in baseball. He had already seen the game's underbelly when he worked as a resident security agent (RSA) for the Boston Red Sox in 1999 and become wary of the game's commitment to any kind of reform. Only at the persuasion a widely respected NYPD detective tapped to lead the DOI did Dominguez agree to join the unit, which was the first--and last--of its kind in major American sports. "We could clean up this game," his new boss promised. In Baseball Cop, Dominguez shares the shocking revelations he confronted every day for six years with the DOI and nine as an RSA. He shines a light on the inner workings of the commissioner's office and the complicity of baseball's bosses in dealing with the misdeeds compromising the integrity of the game. Dominguez details the investigations and the obstacles--from the Biogenesis scandal to the perilous trafficking of Cuban players now populating the game to the theft of prospects' signing bonuses by buscones, street agents, and even clubs' employees. He further reveals how the mandates of former senator George Mitchell's report were modified or ignored altogether. Bracing and eye-opening, Baseball Cop is a wake-up call for anyone concerned about America's national pastime.

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Hachette Books

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0316483990

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9780316483995

Our Joe

Joe Dolan by the People who Knew him Best

By: Eddie Rowley

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Our Joe

Joe Dolan by the People who Knew him Best

By: Eddie Rowley

Read the story of Joe through his own interviews and the memories and anecdotes of his family, including his brother Ben who was by his side in showbusiness for over forty years; his band members, including his nephews Adrian and Ray; his showbiz pals, Larry Gogan, Finbar Furey, Brendan Bowyer and Paddy Cole; his fans, friends (including Michael O'Leary of Ryanair) and acquaintances from all walks of life. Jam-packed with a treasure trove of never-before-told stories that vividly bring to life the essence of Joe Dolan: the showbiz legend, the family man, the friend, the joker and the devil-may-care character who never forgot his roots or lost touch with his people despite enjoying fame and wealth beyond his dreams.

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The O'Brien Press

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1847174604

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9781847174604

Armadillo World Headquarters

A Memoir

By: Eddie Wilson,Jesse Sublett

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Armadillo World Headquarters

A Memoir

By: Eddie Wilson,Jesse Sublett

“Eddie’s story is by turns hilarious, informative, and the living spirit of its age. . . . [He] piles the most unlikely anecdotes on top of one another, creating a land of enchantment and an order of chemically altered consciousness that rescues an era I’d thought not so much lost as forgotten. Not only am I thrilled I’ve read this story and wish I was in it, I wish I’d written it.” —Dave Marsh, from the foreword “The Armadillo World Headquarters . . . was one of the most exciting, and remained one of the most exciting, places in the United States for the years that it was in operation. I saw a little of everything at the Armadillo, and it was one of the great experiences of my life.” —Ann Richards, from the author’s preface On August 7, 1970, Eddie Wilson and a band of hippies threw open the doors of Armadillo World Headquarters, and the live music capital of the world was born in Austin, Texas. Over its ten-year lifespan, the Armadillo hosted thousands of high-profile musicians—Willie Nelson, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, AC/DC, Charlie Daniels, the Ramones, Roy Buchanan, and Bette Midler, to name a random few. The Armadillo helped define the Austin lifestyle, culture, and identity, setting the stage for successors such as the SXSW music festival, PBS’s Austin City Limits, and the ACL festival, which have made Austin an international destination for music fans. In this rollicking memoir, Eddie Wilson tells the behind-the-scenes story of the Armadillo from the moment he first peered into a derelict National Guard armory building and knew that destiny had found him. He vividly describes how two previously clashing groups—rednecks and hippies—came together at the Armadillo, enjoying a new blend of country music and rock that spawned a many-named movement: cosmic cowboy, progressive country, and redneck rock, among others. Wilson also reveals the struggles and creative solutions that kept the doors open, the angels who provided timely infusions of cash, the janitors and carpenters who maintained the Dillo, and the artists who created iconic poster art. Extensively illustrated with candid photographs and music posters, Armadillo World Headquarters recounts the story of this legendary venue as no other book can.

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University of Texas Press

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1477314164

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9781477314166

My Conflict With A Soviet Spy

the story of the Ron Evans spy case

By: Eddie Miller

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My Conflict With A Soviet Spy

the story of the Ron Evans spy case

By: Eddie Miller

Ron Evans was probably the most notorious Soviet spy of British nationality working out of Scandinavia in the post-War era. Here, for the first time, the full story of the Ron Evans spy case is told in all its drama and excitement as it occurred in the mid-1960s.Whilst on the one hand Ron Evans was a leading radio engineer with a brilliant intellect, working on sensitive defence contracts; on the other, he was a determined and deft conspirator, manipulating a wide circle of oddly assorted people to achieve his illicit ends. KGB and MI6 agents play a prominent part in this story of seething conflict, an assassination attempt, and death; and only now, in deference to the spirit of the 30-Year rule, is it possible to reveal the true facts behind this Cold War drama.Many nationalities and colourful individual, including diplomats and an eccentric Finnish aristocrat, were involved in the complex intrigue surrounding Ron Evans' underhand activities. The author, who unwittingly found himself in conflict with the Soviet agent, was by a curious set of circumstances led into the role of spy-hunter, which eventually led to the arrest and conviction of Ron Evans.But that was not the end of the story. Worse was to follow. Due to an unfortunate set of events, an MI6 agent who was implicated in a counter-plot, found that his cover was blown, and following his capture and arrest by the authorities of a neutral power, Britain's entire Scandinavian intelligence network came crashing down.

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Arena books

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1906791880

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9781906791889

Good Grief!

About Relationships. and Other Short Stories That Make You Wish They Were Shorter

By: Eddie Brady

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Good Grief!

About Relationships. and Other Short Stories That Make You Wish They Were Shorter

By: Eddie Brady

This is a book about tears and laughter in relationships. As the world gets more complex, so does the interfacing between man and woman. Issues are raised from these stories. Whatever solution lines up with your own values is the right answer. My vision is that a man and a woman will read this book, discuss the issues it raises and reach agreed solutions. Then, having agreed on their common values, they will be furnished with a foundation for a happy future that started with absorbing what these stories tell and teach us. Eddie Brady

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I Saw Stars in the 40's and 50's

By: Eddie Garrett

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I Saw Stars in the 40's and 50's

By: Eddie Garrett

Never before seen photos of celebrities from the 1940's and the 1950's, taken by a 16 year old boy, who went on himself to become an actor. 117 black and white photos with brief highlights of the actor's life and a few notes by the author remembering the "instant of shooting the picture.

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1412058384

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Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast

By: Richard A. Santillán, Christopher Docter, Anna Bermúdez, Eddie Navarro and Alan O'Connor

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Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast

By: Richard A. Santillán, Christopher Docter, Anna Bermúdez, Eddie Navarro and Alan O'Connor

Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast pays tribute to the teams and players who brought joy and honor to their fans and communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Baseball was played before enthusiastic crowds in Piru, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, and other communities. Players and their families helped create the economic infrastructure and prosperity that are evident today in the Central Coast. For women, softball was a social counterbalance to the strict cultural roles defined by society. Many former players dedicated their lives to the unrelenting struggle for social justice, while others devoted themselves to youth sports. This book remedies the glaring omission of baseball images and stories of Mexican American neighborhoods in the Central Coast of California.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467130877

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Baseball Dynasties

The Greatest Teams of All Time

By: Rob Neyer,Eddie Epstein

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Baseball Dynasties

The Greatest Teams of All Time

By: Rob Neyer,Eddie Epstein

Assesses the top fifteen baseball teams of the twentieth century, including such legendary squads as the 1927 Yankees and the 1970 Orioles, to determine which team was the greatest of the modern era.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393320081

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Jazz Research and Performance Materials

A Select Annotated Bibliography

By: Eddie S. Meadows

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Jazz Research and Performance Materials

A Select Annotated Bibliography

By: Eddie S. Meadows

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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0815303734

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Computer Jargon Dictionary and Thesaurus

By: Eddie Martin

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Computer Jargon Dictionary and Thesaurus

By: Eddie Martin

This second edition of Computer Jargon Dictionary and Thesaurus now has almost 1400 widely used items of computer jargon. It has been updated to include many more Internet terms. The items listed are words, phrases and acronyms, and a brief description is supplied for each, explaining the meaning of the item. Where the book excels, is in the Thesaurus aspect. Readers will be able to search a list of Thesaurus items linked to each definition to find other words, phrases and acronyms of similar meaning and relevance. Specialist Computing's Dictionary and Thesaurus of Computer Jargon will prove an invaluable and indispensable companion for people who are not so computer literate. It can be used in the home, at work or for study and education. -1400 definitions of computer jargon -A MUST for every home -Simple and concise -Includes Acronym definitions -Good value for money -A true cross reference guide -Ideal for the home, school or office -Indispensable for those wanting to learn about computers

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Beecroft Publishing

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0954618610

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Dead Low Tide

By: Eddie Jones

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Dead Low Tide

By: Eddie Jones

A kidnapping . . .A mystery . . . A monster . . . Is there a zombie running loose in the swamps of Savannah? Hours before the start of Savannah's Halloween night Zombie Crawl, Nick and his sister investigate the rumors that one of the "walking-dead" comes alive during the "WAKE UP, WALK!" call . Moments before the pair is set to leave the old fishing shack and head back to their condo, a body floats up from the dark depths of the creek and snatches Wendy! No one believes Nick when he claims that the corpse of Heidi May Laveau pulled his sister away in a canoe -- even after Wendy proves impossible to find. But this body-snatcher has a message for Nick from "beyond the grave." Now he faces the difficult task of sorting fact from fiction as he seeks to discover the truth about the "walking dead" before his worst fears come true. ★2014 Selah Finalist for Middle Grade Fiction★ Parents can trust the Caden Chronicles. There is no sexual dialogue, violence, or strong language, only positive moral values.

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Dry Bones Publishing

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1645261832

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9781645261834

Liberal Misery

How the Hateful Left Sucks Joy Out of Everything and Everyone

By: Eddie Scarry

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Liberal Misery

How the Hateful Left Sucks Joy Out of Everything and Everyone

By: Eddie Scarry

Liberals, Democrats, and Leftists are rarely in a good mood. And they’re certainly not happy when in the presence of conservatives or free-thinking independents—that is to say, when coming into contact with at least half of the country. Their tendency to zealously spread discomfort and misery has been something of a mystery…until now. In great detail, Liberal Misery explains exactly what drives America’s Left to be such a wet blanket. From COVID to the Black Lives Matter movement to even everyday socializing, Liberals are joyless nags. Now we know why.

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Post Hill Press

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1637584369

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9781637584361

Search N Rescue

Guiding Unbelievers to the Savior

By: Eddie Roman

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Search N Rescue

Guiding Unbelievers to the Savior

By: Eddie Roman

Search and Rescue is a practical guide to reaching people with the good news of Jesus Christ. Eddie has been teaching evangelism classes and leading outreaches for the past six years. As producer/director of Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron’s TV show, The Way of the Master, Eddie knows how to communicate deep truths in a way that is easy to grasp. Many Christians want to share the gospel with friends and family, but few actually do. Fear of rejection stifles many. Others don’t share Christ because they don’t know what to say. Drawing insight from the bible, as well as personal experience, Eddie gives clear instruction on how to overcome the obstacles and share your faith.

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Bridge Logos Inc

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1610362160

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9781610362160

Eddie Olczyk

Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life

By: Eddie Olczyk,Perry Lefko

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Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life

By: Eddie Olczyk,Perry Lefko

Eddie Olczyk had built a life and career most people could only dream of. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, he fell in love with the game of hockey during an era when most kids preferred balls to pucks. Against all odds, he played on the 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team as a 17-year-old, and four months later he was drafted in the first round by his hometown Chicago Blackhawks. During an illustrious 16-year career, he played for and alongside some of the greatest franchises and players in history, winning a Stanley Cup with the unforgettable 1994 New York Rangers. Years later, he coached former teammate Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby on the Pittsburgh Penguins before transitioning into the broadcast booth, where he has become one of the most recognizable voices of the sport. He then combined his skills as an analyst with his second passion— horse racing—and became an integral part of NBC's coverage of thoroughbreds. Away from the spotlight, Olczyk and his wife of three decades raised four adoring children. He was respected and admired by fans, friends, and peers. Life was sweet. Then, at 7:07 pm on August 4, 2017, his entire world turned upside down. In Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life, one of the biggest names in American hockey has written an inspiring and entertaining memoir of his life both on and off the ice. From shooting hundreds of tennis balls at a goal in his childhood living room to the ups and downs of his improbable hockey career to rollicking stories from the booth and the backstretch, Olczyk guides readers on his journey toward his ultimate test: a battle against Stage 3 colon cancer. For years, Olczyk's goal was to be the best husband, father, broadcaster, and handicapper he could be. Today he has a new one: to bring as much awareness and support to those fighting cancer as he possibly can. In this emotional but often hilarious autobiography, you'll learn why the people who know Eddie Olczyk best might describe him as "tremendously tremendous.

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Triumph Books

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1641252839

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9781641252836

Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, and Rap

A Research and Information Guide

By: Eddie S. Meadows

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Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, and Rap

A Research and Information Guide

By: Eddie S. Meadows

Despite the influence of African American music and study as a worldwide phenomenon, no comprehensive and fully annotated reference tool currently exists that covers the wide range of genres. This much needed bibliography fills an important gap in this research area and will prove an indispensable resource for librarians and scholars studying African American music and culture.

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Routledge

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1136992561

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9781136992568

Coen Brothers - Virgin Film

By: Eddie Robson

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Coen Brothers - Virgin Film

By: Eddie Robson

Joel and Ethan Coen make up one of the most original and unconventional movie-making partnerships to come out of America at the end of the 20th century. From their debut tour de force Blood Simple to the hugely acclaimed The Man Who Wasn't There, the brothers' films have attracted critical kudos and commercial success in equal measure due to their irreverent, individual and technically virtuoso nature. Each of their films defies categorisation, yet you're never in any doubt you're watching a Coen brothers movie. This exploration of the movie career of Hollywood's best-loved outsiders charts their rise from cult favourites to box-office contenders, whilst combining indispensable reference material and critical analysis of their films.

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Random House

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0753547708

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9780753547700

Forgotten Warriors

Living with PTSD

By: Eddie L. Kemp, Sr.

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Forgotten Warriors

Living with PTSD

By: Eddie L. Kemp, Sr.

Forgotten Warriors: Living with PTSD By: Eddie L. Kemp, Sr. On May 16, 1968 in North Vietnam Eddie L. Kemp, Sr., a United States Marine, was severely wounded by an artillery attack on his military base. The U.S. Marine Corps notified his mother and family at their home in Texas that he had been killed in action. Kemp woke up in what he now believes was the morgue, filled with beds of dead. Marines under white sheets, thinking he was the only survivor. This Marine returned home with a severe loss of memory, excruciating pains in his body and deep emotional scars affecting him throughout his life. Like many veterans of the Vietnam War, Kemp returned home from combat to find himself hated by the American people he had volunteered to protect, defend and die for, abandoned by the Federal Government or Veterans Administration who refused to treat him with the dignity and respect he had earned as an honorably discharged combat veteran, and suffering with what he would learn decades later were severe symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that has resulted in the suicide of many of our war veterans at an alarming rate today. Kemp candidly recalls numerous problems living with PTSD caused in his life. He describes in detail the psychological and physical suffering he was forced to live alone with for years because he thought no one would understand or people would think he was insane. However, like the Marine he is, Kemp fought the demons every day to live and is still fighting those same demons from hell today. This Marine found the courage and strength to tell the suicidal voices of PTSD in his head that he would not become one of their victims. After years of trying to make sense of what happened on that tragic day, Kemp was connected with two pieces of the puzzle. Exactly forty years after that ill-fated day in May 1968, two Marines wounded in combat with him reunited with Kemp. After weeks of talking to them, the flashbacks experiences almost daily began to form complete pictures for him. Finally, he had someone else who truly understood what living in hell was all about. You never know what tomorrow brings, but Kemp hopes this book will help veterans and others living with PTSD find a way to cope, fight and live another day. With the support of those who found a way to love him, in spite of, today this Marine continues to battle the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the “dignity and respect” earned as a United States Marine. Realizing this is a major battle for many, Kemp’s message is especially for veterans struggling with this problem. Choosing death should not be the final option. Even when you have been made to feel worthless, you are irreplaceable and of immeasurable value to those closest to you. Kemp encourages you to continue the fight because somebody needs you to stay in the race. ~Semper Fi~

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480906530

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9781480906532

Playing a Round with the Little Pro

A Life in the Game

By: Eddie Merrins

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Playing a Round with the Little Pro

A Life in the Game

By: Eddie Merrins

In the world of professional golf, everyone knows "the Little Pro" -- Eddie Merrins, the head professional at the Bel-Air Country Club. A living bridge between the Golden Age of the sport and the greatest champions of today, his experiences and friendships reach back to Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan, and all the way forward to Tiger Woods, Amy Alcott, and Vijay Singh. Both on and off the course, he's an embodiment of the highest principles of the game. In dozens of short, personal anecdotes told with his trademark wit and modesty, Merrins invites readers to share the decades he spent in the very good company of famous Hollywood stars, celebrated athletes and coaches, and countless lovers of the game seeking his advice and encouragement. In these pages, Merrins generously offers for the first time all his insights on the mental, physical, technical, and even spiritual aspects of the sport. Ranging from swing fundamentals to setting goals to shotmaking, this advice is relevant to players at every level of experience. Playing a Round with the Little Pro celebrates a wonderful life lived in and for the great sport of golf, and it is destined, like its author, to be a classic of the game.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743299213

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9780743299213

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