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Little Soft Paw

By: James Gary Carter

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Little Soft Paw is a story about an adventurous wolf pup who gets separated from his pack by hunters. He escapes but has an encounter with a hungry mountain that almost ends his young life. He manages to reunite with his pack, only to be tricked into becoming part of a human family. Follow his adventures, and see if he can find his way home again.

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Outrageous Fortune

What's Wrong with Hall of Fame Voting and How to Make It Statistically Sound

By: James F. Vail

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Outrageous Fortune

What's Wrong with Hall of Fame Voting and How to Make It Statistically Sound

By: James F. Vail

The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, enshrines some players whose worthiness seems questionable to the game's most knowledgeable fans--and excludes others whose credentials are remarkable. Critics of the current voting system, which uses two sets of electors and has been used for over sixty years, argue that it is too subjective--the only measurable requirement is that the player have at least ten years of major league service at the position for which he is selected. This critical and statistical study identifies the errors of selection and omission in Hall of Fame voting. It proposes a method that adapts objective, statistical criteria to the current selection process. The method preserves positives that exist in the current subjective method, while simultaneously reducing the likelihood of injustices to players, managers, and Negro Leaguers.

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McFarland

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0786411260

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9780786411269

Small Ball in the Big Leagues

A History of Stealing, Bunting, Walking and Otherwise Scratching for Runs

By: James D. Szalontai

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Small Ball in the Big Leagues

A History of Stealing, Bunting, Walking and Otherwise Scratching for Runs

By: James D. Szalontai

The typical baseball fan yearns for one of two things: a strikeout or a home run. But most of the game takes place in between these electrifying moments, and this book discusses the importance of "small ball" to baseball. It examines the multitude of times small ball activities have secured victories through aggressive base running, sacrifice hits, squeeze bunts, stolen bases, productive outs and hit-and-run plays, as well as games in which aggressive small ball activity led to defeat. The book covers the most important small ball players, managers and teams.

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McFarland

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078645833X

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God's Prescription For Healing

Five Divine Gifts of Healing

By: James P Gills

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God's Prescription For Healing

Five Divine Gifts of Healing

By: James P Gills

DIVGOD INVITES YOU TO SEEK HEALING...ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN! The prescription for all your healing has already been designed within you by your Creator-contained within a single microscopic cell. By faith you'll come to know His purpose for y/div

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Charisma Media

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1616387300

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9781616387303

The Best Boston Sports Arguments

The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Boston Fans

By: James Caple,Steve Buckley

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The Best Boston Sports Arguments

The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Boston Fans

By: James Caple,Steve Buckley

Every Boston fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them--picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in Beantown! Veteran Boston sportswriters Steve Buckley and Jim Caple take you inside the 100 best debates in Boston sports. Covering the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins and beyond, every question you want to debate is here--as well as a few surprises. Arguments include: Who was the greatest Boston athlete ever: Russell, Bird or Brady? Boston: Football town or baseball town? Was freezing Ted Williams really all that crazy? The greatest clutch performer in Bruins history: Was it Orr, or was it...? Which Yankees loss was more painful? Dent or Boone? Who was better, Ted or DiMaggio?

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402249985

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9781402249983

Resting in His Redemption

The Basis of Prayer and the Christian Life

By: James Gills

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Resting in His Redemption

The Basis of Prayer and the Christian Life

By: James Gills

The Scriptures teach clearly that God desires to live in intimate fellowship and communion with mankind.

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Charisma Media

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1616384255

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9781616384258

The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract

By: Bill James

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The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract

By: Bill James

When Bill James published his original Historical Baseball Abstract in 1985, he produced an immediate classic, hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “holy book of baseball.” Now, baseball's beloved “Sultan of Stats” (The Boston Globe) is back with a fully revised and updated edition for the new millennium. Like the original, The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is really several books in one. The Game provides a century's worth of American baseball history, told one decade at a time, with energetic facts and figures about How, Where, and by Whom the game was played. In The Players, you'll find listings of the top 100 players at each position in the major leagues, along with James's signature stats-based ratings method called “Win Shares,” a way of quantifying individual performance and calculating the offensive and defensive contributions of catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. And there's more: the Reference section covers Win Shares for each season and each player, and even offers a Win Share team comparison. A must-have for baseball fans and historians alike, The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is as essential, entertaining, and enlightening as the sport itself.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439106932

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9781439106938

The Road to Cooperstown

A Critical History of Baseball's Hall of Fame Selection Process

By: James F. Vail

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The Road to Cooperstown

A Critical History of Baseball's Hall of Fame Selection Process

By: James F. Vail

The selection process for the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York, has been the same for sixty years. Two sets of electors are used, both of which vote each year using subjective criteria that inevitably cause errors of selection and omission. One group, the Baseball Writers Association of America, votes by mail using a pre-selected list of retired players that meet eligibility requirements. The second group of electors is the Veterans Committee, comprised of former players who are Hall of Fame members plus retired baseball executives and sportswriters who meet in Florida during spring training and base their votes on the merits of candidates no longer eligible for the BBWAA ballot. In this work the author combines an irreverent critique of the voting process with an analysis of the biases that have fostered questionable choices in Hall of Fame voting. The result is a comprehensive, statistically founded survey of the factors which influence election.

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McFarland

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0786450967

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Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

By: James P. Gills

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Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

By: James P. Gills

All too often our modern society lacks both sight and insight resulting from a refusal to see the reality of creation. Such lack of recognition and appreciation for the Creator is spiritual blindness. Yet, the fruits and evidence of His love and wisdom are clearly demonstrated everywhere we look. Author Dr. James Gills, a world-renowned ophthalmologist with a deep love of the Bible, writes about spiritual blindness with stunning clarity and relevance.

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1599798840

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Discovering the Joy of Catalytic Giving - for Christ

Effective Stewardship - 100 to 1 Return for a Greater Harvest of Souls

By: James P. Gills

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Discovering the Joy of Catalytic Giving - for Christ

Effective Stewardship - 100 to 1 Return for a Greater Harvest of Souls

By: James P. Gills

Networking with like-minded people who share our love for God enables us to do together what could not be accomplished alone for the kingdom of God. The result is catalytic giving--maximized impact for reaching souls in every nation. James P. Gills will introduce you to extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs, businesspeople, Bible teachers, and other gifted servants of God who have one thing in common: all have discovered the supreme joy of uniting their God-given abilities, spiritual gifts, and material resources as a catalyst for spreading God's love with maximum effect. Catalytic Giving will show you through firsthand accounts the power of Jesus's words in Acts 20:35, that: "It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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1629984078

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Believe and Rejoice

Joy is the Serious Business of Heaven. -C.S. Lewis

By: James P. Gills

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Believe and Rejoice

Joy is the Serious Business of Heaven. -C.S. Lewis

By: James P. Gills

DIVFollow a path of disovery toward the realization that only a relinquished life can find true happiness in Christ./div

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1616387270

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Collision at Home Plate

The Lives of Pete Rose and Bart Giamatti

By: James Reston, Jr.

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Collision at Home Plate

The Lives of Pete Rose and Bart Giamatti

By: James Reston, Jr.

Describes how the lives of baseball player Pete Rose and baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti collided when Rose was accused of betting on the game

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0803289642

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Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame

By: Bill James

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Whatever Happened to the Hall of Fame

By: Bill James

Arguing about the merits of players is the baseball fan's second favorite pastime and every year the Hall of Fame elections spark heated controversy. In a book that's sure to thrill--and infuriate--countless fans, Bill James takes a hard look at the Hall, probing its history, its politics and, most of all, its decisions.

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1439108374

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The Difference You Make

Changing Your World through the Impact of Your Influence

By: Pat Williams,James D. Denney

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The Difference You Make

Changing Your World through the Impact of Your Influence

By: Pat Williams,James D. Denney

Every one of us has influence, whether we realize it or not. In everything we say and do, we are influencing those around us. What if we became more aware, more intentional, and more strategic about our own influence? Well, we might just change the world. True influence, says Pat Williams, isn't about getting what you want--it's about serving others. Using personal stories from his own life and the lives of others, Williams shows readers the difference between influence and manipulation, how to influence others through both words and deeds, and ultimately how to change the world for the better, one relationship at a time. This book will inspire readers to build a positive legacy in the lives of others and take the role of influencer to heart. Each chapter includes questions and ideas for personal reflection and practical application, and can be used to guide group discussions as well. Includes a foreword by Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees.

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Baker Books

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1441240950

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Principles and Themes in Yoga Therapy

An Introduction to Integrative Mind/Body Yoga Therapeutics

By: James Foulkes

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Principles and Themes in Yoga Therapy

An Introduction to Integrative Mind/Body Yoga Therapeutics

By: James Foulkes

Yoga has become increasingly popular in mainstream culture, with varied interpretations of how it should be taught and practiced, and increased awareness of its beneficial effects as a healing modality. As a result, yoga therapy has emerged as an effective alternative approach to health and wellness. Explaining the principles and underpinning ideas presented by the yoga therapy movement, James Foulkes identifies the methods leading to the most effective practice. Applying a principles-based approach, he explores the concept of delivering yoga therapeutically and discusses more complete ways of thinking about anatomy and the wholeness of the human being, using theories, illustrations, and case studies. Yoga therapy practitioners will learn to improve their work and more effectively support their clients.

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Singing Dragon

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0857011944

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Functional Anatomy of Movement

An Illustrated Guide to Joint Movement, Soft Tissue Control, and Myofascial Anatomy-- For yoga teachers, pilates instructors & movement & manual therapists

By: James Earls

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Functional Anatomy of Movement

An Illustrated Guide to Joint Movement, Soft Tissue Control, and Myofascial Anatomy-- For yoga teachers, pilates instructors & movement & manual therapists

By: James Earls

A unique and comprehensive approach to functional anatomy through the lens of myofascial continuities, from the coauthor of Fascial Release for Structural Balance Whether we describe them as anatomy trains, myofascial chains, meridians, or slings—insights into the interconnected nature of fascial tissue have had a profound impact on our understanding of anatomy. The concept of tensegrity—the idea that changes in tension may affect the whole body rather than just one part—has likewise opened up new appreciations for the complex and interdependent nature of real-world bodily movements. But musculoskeletal anatomy still tends to be taught in a drastically simplified fashion, through the study of fixed anatomical positions that do little to prepare us for the reality of actual movements. In Functional Myofascial Anatomy, James Earls suggests that we need a new set of tools and vocabulary for watching and describing anatomy in motion. Earls argues that it is seeing movement in action—in different bodies and in different environments—that should inform our understanding of anatomy, rather than the other way around. By situating the different theories and metaphors of myofascial continuities against the context of common real-life movements such as sports exercises and yoga asanas, Earls explains how each theoretical system may be useful in different situations and applicable to different issues. Using up-to-date research, Earls digs into important questions for physical and manual therapists: which tissues really are contiguous? Does continuity of tissue actually show or demonstrate transmission of force and communication along those lines? And does fascial tissue have to be continuous for the body to actually transfer force? Accessibly written and fully illustrated, Functional Myofascial Anatomy offers practical applications for physical therapists, chiropractors, and bodyworkers, as well as new tools for teachers of yoga and pilates to develop a deeper understanding of anatomy and movement.

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North Atlantic Books

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1623178428

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Winning is the Only Thing

Sports in America Since 1945

By: Randy Roberts,James S. Olson

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Winning is the Only Thing

Sports in America Since 1945

By: Randy Roberts,James S. Olson

Takes a hard look at the dark side of American sports.

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JHU Press

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0801842409

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Baseball Cards, 1988

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

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Baseball Cards, 1988

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

Always high on bestseller lists, almost every card in existence is included here. (Antiques/Collectibles)

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0876377371

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Lucille Ball FAQ

Everything Left to Know About America's Favorite Redhead

By: Barry Monush,James Sheridan

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Lucille Ball FAQ

Everything Left to Know About America's Favorite Redhead

By: Barry Monush,James Sheridan

(Applause Books). Although countless books and articles have been written about Lucille Ball, most people know only the surface details of her personal life and some basic facts about her popular television series. Lucille Ball FAQ takes us beyond the "Lucy" character to give readers information that might not be common knowledge about one of the world's most beloved entertainers. It can be read straight through, but the FAQ format also invites readers to pick it up and dig in at any point. Background information and anecdotes are provided in such categories as: People Lucy found funny; Lucy at home: her various residences throughout the years; Movie/television/radio/theater projects that never materialized; Lucy's off-camera romantic attachments. James Sheridan and Barry Monush go beyond the well known facts, making this an indispensable book for all Lucille Ball fans!

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Applause Theatre & Cinema

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1557839336

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Imaginations

More Than You Think

By: James P. Gills

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Imaginations

More Than You Think

By: James P. Gills

DIVWhen a relinquished life becomes faithful to the promises of God, the result is His joy, His peace, and His charity. Dr. James Gills recounts his own period of rest and complacency-brought on by a time of incapacitation. He learned that when we give ourse/div

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Charisma Media

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1599798832

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1996

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1996

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

This expansive, comprehensive guide includes listings for over 90,000 cards from all the most popular series, dating from 1948 to 1995, and features current market values for complete sets and individual cards with more than 270,000 prices listed. Dr. Beckett provides expert advice on market trends as well as a review of the past year in cards. Photos.

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0876379587

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9780876379585

Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology - E-Book

By: Gary S. Firestein,Ralph C. Budd,Sherine E Gabriel,Iain B McInnes,James R. O'Dell

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Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology - E-Book

By: Gary S. Firestein,Ralph C. Budd,Sherine E Gabriel,Iain B McInnes,James R. O'Dell

Through 10 outstanding editions, Kelley & Firestein's Textbook of Rheumatology has provided authoritative, in-depth guidance in rheumatology with an ideal balance of basic science and clinical application. The 11th Edition of this classic text continues this tradition of excellence, while keeping you abreast of recent advances in genetics and the microbiome, new therapies such as biologics and biosimilars, and other rapid changes in the field. It provides comprehensive, global coverage of all aspects of diagnosis, screening, and treatment in both adults and children, in a user-friendly, full color reference. - Covers everything from basic science, immunology, anatomy, and physiology to diagnostic tests, procedures, and specific disease processes—including key data on therapeutic outcomes to better inform clinical decision making. - Includes new chapters on Innate Lymphoid Cells and Natural Killer Cells, Pathogenesis of Inflammasome Mediated Diseases, Bisphosphonates, Ultrasound Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal System, and Evaluation of Monoarticular and Polyarticular Arthritis. - Features 1,200 high-quality illustrations, including superb line art, quick-reference tables, and full-color clinical photographs. - Shares the knowledge and expertise of internationally renowned scientists and clinicians, including new editor Dr. Gary Koretzky, specialist in immunology and rheumatology. - Demonstrates the complete musculoskeletal exam in online videos, including abnormal findings and the arthroscopic presentation of diseased joints. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323639216

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9780323639217

Beckett Baseball Card Price Guide

By: Beckett Publications,James Beckett

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Beckett Baseball Card Price Guide

By: Beckett Publications,James Beckett

The brand-new edition of the world's most trusted baseball card price guide. For 23 years now, Beckett has provided this comprehensive source for checklists and prices of virtually all major manufacturer baseball card sets. Thousands of new items are included in this new edition which covers cards produced from 1887 to 2001! Now includes rookie card designations.

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Beckett Publications

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1930692080

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9781930692084

Running Alone

Presidential Leadership from JFK to Bush II

By: James MacGregor Burns

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Running Alone

Presidential Leadership from JFK to Bush II

By: James MacGregor Burns

A disastrous war in Iraq, prisoner abuse, secret wiretaps -- the presidency of George W. Bush represents a crisis in American democracy. How did this happen? In Running Alone the revered political scientist and commentator James MacGregor Burns sets the imperial presidency of George W. Bush in the context of half a century of presidential politics. In his 1960 campaign, John F. Kennedy turned his back on the Democratic Party. He relied instead on his personal charisma and his family's vast wealth to win office. Once elected, he governed much as he had run: alone. He ignored the Democratic platform and instead sought counsel from a small group of hand-picked advisors, including his own brother. Kennedy fundamentally reshaped the role of President, and each of his successors has built on this model. American presidents have become increasingly isolated from the parties that brought them to power. Democratic presidents -- Johnson, Carter, and Clinton -- did tremendous damage to the Democratic Party by abandoning its core principles. Republican presidents have managed to lead more effectively in isolation, but have imperiled the nation in the process. Drawing on his own personal letters, interviews, and recollections of America's presidents, Burns charts the decline of genuine leadership in the Oval Office and offers a stirring vision of what the presidency can and should be. America deserves better leaders, and with unsurpassed knowledge of American history and politics, Burns shows us the way forward.

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Basic Books

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0786748575

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9780786748570

The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2007

By: James Beckett

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The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2007

By: James Beckett

Written by the leading authority on sports card values, this collectors' classic is the definitive guide to organizing and pricing baseball card collections. A bestseller for over 25 years, The Official(R) Price Guide to Baseball Cards continues to cover all major baseball card manufacturers, including Bowman, Donruss/Playoff, Fleer, Topps, and Upper Deck. -Nearly 300,000 prices for individual cards and complete sets issued from 1948 to the present -Professional advice on buying, selling, grading, and storing cards -Valuable coupons for discounts on Beckett Grading Services and Beckett magazines

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House of Collectibles

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0375721010

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9780375721014

Montreal Expos

By: James R. Rothaus

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Montreal Expos

By: James R. Rothaus

A history of the first major league baseball team to play in Canada.

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[Mankato, Minn.] : Creative Education

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0886821428

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The Bill James Gold Mine 2008

By: Bill James

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The Bill James Gold Mine 2008

By: Bill James

New essays, statistical profiles, and hidden "nuggets" from the man who revolutionized baseball analysis"--Cover

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ACTA Publications

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0879463201

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The Most Southern Place on Earth

The Mississippi Delta and the Roots of Regional Identity

By: James C. Cobb

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The Most Southern Place on Earth

The Mississippi Delta and the Roots of Regional Identity

By: James C. Cobb

Cotton obsessed, Negro obsessed," Rupert Vance called it in 1935. "Nowhere but in the Mississippi Delta," he said, "are antebellum conditions so nearly preserved." This crescent of bottomlands between Memphis and Vicksburg, lined by the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers, remains in some ways what it was in 1860: a land of rich soil, wealthy planters, and desperate poverty--the blackest and poorest counties in all the South. And yet it is a cultural treasure house as well--the home of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Charley Pride, Walker Percy, Elizabeth Spencer, and Shelby Foote. Painting a fascinating portrait of the development and survival of the Mississippi Delta, a society and economy that is often seen as the most extreme in all the South, James C. Cobb offers a comprehensive history of the Delta, from its first white settlement in the 1820s to the present. Exploring the rich black culture of the Delta, Cobb explains how it survived and evolved in the midst of poverty and oppression, beginning with the first settlers in the overgrown, disease-ridden Delta before the Civil War to the bitter battles and incomplete triumphs of the civil rights era. In this comprehensive account, Cobb offers new insight into "the most southern place on earth," untangling the enigma of grindingly poor but prolifically creative Mississippi Delta.

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Oxford University Press

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0199762430

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9780199762439

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