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30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna

The Life & Times of a Fat, Furry Legend!

By: Jim Davis

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30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna

The Life & Times of a Fat, Furry Legend!

By: Jim Davis

Celebrate the big 3-0 with the lasagna-loving legend! “If Garfield ever lost weight, I’d lose my job security.” –Jim Davis When the world’ s most famous feline hits the three-decade milestone it’s time to celebrate! 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is a tribute to this tremendous achievement. Organized by decade, each with an introduction by Jim Davis, this lavishly illustrated volume features more than four hundred strips, including thirty of Jim Davis’s all-time favorites–with informative remarks from Jim on why they made the grade. Packed with early sketches, enlightening quotes, and fun facts (did you know that the Garfield comic was originally titled Jon?), this book shows how Garfield evolved from a witty kitty to a world-renowned fat cat. Of Jim Davis’s “little hobby,” Blondie cartoonist Dean Young writes: “Every one of [these] little treasures is an exquisite menagerie of comic timing, writing, and cartoon art. It’s easy to see why his strip is continually voted one of the best on our planet by readers everywhere.” So if you appreciate the unparalleled splendors of layered pasta, need something to ward off those nap attacks, or have a healthy appetite for humor, 30 Years of Laughs & Lasagna is just the ticket. Perhaps Jim Davis puts it best: “This whole line of work is to make people happy and smile.” Garfield’s millions of fans couldn’t agree more.

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Random House Worlds

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0345503791

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9780345503794

Garfield Complete Works: Volume 2: 1980 & 1981

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Complete Works: Volume 2: 1980 & 1981

By: Jim Davis

This comprehensive collectors’ series will appeal both to new readers and longtime fans of the famed lasagna-loving cat. Garfield Complete Works: Volume 2, 1980 & 1981 continues the definitive collection of Jim Davis’s phenomenally successful comic strip. Since its debut in 1978, Garfield has reached historic heights, becoming the world’s most widely syndicated strip. “Garfield was born to eat lasagna.”—Jim Davis

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Random House Worlds

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1984800485

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9781984800480

Bigger Than Life

By: Jim Davis

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Bigger Than Life

By: Jim Davis

A classic collection of "Garfield" cartoons is now published in a new oversized, splashy, full-color format.

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Ballantine Books

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0345450272

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9780345450272

The Garfield Gallery

By: Jim Davis

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The Garfield Gallery

By: Jim Davis

As arguably one of the most successfully merchandised characters of all time, Garfield evokes instant recognition all over the world. Popular with both children and adults, this book is another in the Garfield Gallery series. The author has also previously published Garfield Treasury.

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1853043729

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9781853043727

Life to the Fullest

By: Jim Davis

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Life to the Fullest

By: Jim Davis

America's favorite cartoon cat prepares to belly up to the bestseller list again with his 34th collection of classic comic strips. It's another heaping helping of "Garfield" at his hilarious best.

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0345432398

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9780345432391

Waking Up After a Night on the Town with the Mead of Inspiration & Eros Insurgent

By: Jim Davis

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Waking Up After a Night on the Town with the Mead of Inspiration & Eros Insurgent

By: Jim Davis

Never See the Bible the Same Way Again The Bible was written thousands of years ago by Eastern people whose worldview had very little, if anything, in common with culture of the West. Awareness of the customs and language of ancient Jewish people will empower you with the gift of seeing the Holy Scriptures with brand new eyes. You will discover how to: See the words of Scripture as the biblical writers intended Recognize that the world, culture, and language of biblical authors can be seen behind the English words of your Bible Teach the Scriptures with a higher level of knowledge and confidence Find additional scholarly resources that will equip you to teach Bible lessons which will amaze even some of the most dedicated Bible students Discuss some of the biblical passages and topics you once thought were too difficult and confusing Find additional scholarly resources that will equip you to teach Bible lessons which will amaze even some of the most dedicated Bible students Discuss some of the biblical passages and topics you once thought were too difficult and confusing Find new enthusiasm to discuss your personal Christian faith Jonathan Gainey has taught thousands of people how to read and understand the Bible from its intended Eastern perspective. He is recognized and sought after by Christian pastors and Bible students all over the world for his scholarly insights of the original meanings of Scripture.

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iUniverse

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0595182135

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9780595182138

Age Happens

Garfield Hits the Big 4-0

By: Jim Davis

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Age Happens

Garfield Hits the Big 4-0

By: Jim Davis

Celebrate forty years of Garfield with this lavish collection featuring classic strips, guest cartoonists, fan art, and a foreword by lifelong Garfield lover Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Pulitzer Prize–winning creator of Hamilton! The big year is finally here! Garfield, the original party animal, is aging disgracefully and celebrating wildly! Hey, what do you expect from the mischievous fat cat who is so good at being bad? Join the party, as celebrity cartoonists and fans alike pay homage to the famous feline. Even Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda gets into the act by composing the book’s foreword. This commemorative collection of birthday comic strips—plus a ton of other festive fun—is a gift for Garfield fans of all ages!

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Random House Worlds

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0525618783

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9780525618782

Mr. Potato Head Unplugged

By: Jim Davis,Brett Koth

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Mr. Potato Head Unplugged

By: Jim Davis,Brett Koth

Mr. Potato Head, the comic strip, has a lot going for it: Not only does it feature a toy that's a member of the Toy Hall of Fame, but the cocreaters of the strip are legendary cartoonist Jim Davis and Garfield collaborator Brett Koth.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740726676

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9780740726675

Garfield from the Trash Bin

Rescued Rejects & Outrageous Outtakes

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield from the Trash Bin

Rescued Rejects & Outrageous Outtakes

By: Jim Davis

Dumpster Diving! One cat's trash is another cat's treasure, and in this all-new book, Garfield creator Jim Davis has collected the best of the worst: never-before-seen rejected comic strips, questionable covers, silly sketches, gross gags, and over-the-top, over-the-edge outtakes sure to offend just about everyone. So hold your nose and dig in!

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Ballantine Group

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0345544633

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9780345544636

Garfield's Sunday Finest

35 Years of My Best Sunday Funnies

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield's Sunday Finest

35 Years of My Best Sunday Funnies

By: Jim Davis

Thirty-five years of the best Garfield Sunday funnies—perfect for fans of the world’s favorite fat cat! “Every Sunday morning, after doing the farm chores, Dad, Mom, Doc (yes, he’s real), and I would settle in with the Sunday paper for at least a half hour of chuckling, snorting, and laughing out loud.”—Jim Davis Settle in with these Garfield Sunday funnies, handpicked and annotated by celebrated Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis. This special anniversary collection presents the comics in their full glory (complete with title and drop panels), along with an assortment of original sketches and never-before-seen rejected strips. It’s Garfield the fat cat in his Sunday finest!

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Ballantine Group

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0345545621

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9780345545626

Odie Unleashed!

Garfield Lets the Dog Out

By: Jim Davis

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Odie Unleashed!

Garfield Lets the Dog Out

By: Jim Davis

The Dog Finally Has His Day! After years of living in Garfield’s supersized shadow, Odie breaks loose with a book of his own. Sure, the fat cat’s slobbering sidekick may be a few dog biscuits shy of a box, but he’s all heart—or is that all tongue? Odie’s fetched his favorite strips and quips for this comical canine collection, so enjoy! Just watch out for dog breath!

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0345544668

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9780345544667

Garfield Thinks Big

His 32nd Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Thinks Big

His 32nd Book

By: Jim Davis

Big Thoughts from an Even Bigger Cat Garfield is a true Aristotle of cats, pondering such tough questions as: How many plates of lasagna can a cat consume in a single sitting? That’s a lot of food for thought, but you can bet this feline philosopher will gobble his way to an answer—and still find room for dessert! It’s nothing less than sidesplitting fun, so don’t miss out as Garfield thinks (and eats) BIGGER than ever before!

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0425285510

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9780425285510

Garfield Cleans His Plate

His 60th Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Cleans His Plate

His 60th Book

By: Jim Davis

Easy as Pie When it comes to eating—and entertainment—Garfield is a natural. Every time he opens his pie hole, something fattening goes in, or something funny comes out. Fans of the portly puss can follow his latest antics in this fun-filled collection of comics.

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Random House Worlds

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0345526082

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9780345526083

Garfield Out to Lunch

His 12th Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Out to Lunch

His 12th Book

By: Jim Davis

When food is your life, it's hard to think of anything else. Still, Garfield manages. Whether it's time to clean out Jon's drawers his way, finding a hiding place that's too good, or discovering he can sleep in any position, half the fun of Garfield is watching his between-meal antics. In his twelfth book, he's up to his usual tricks, and that's all his fans need to hear.

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0345537440

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9780345537447

Garfield's Night Before Christmas

By: Clement Clarke Moore,Jim Davis

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Garfield's Night Before Christmas

By: Clement Clarke Moore,Jim Davis

Full of witty and delightful surprises, Garfield's version of this beloved Christmas poem is sure to be a favorite with fans of the famous fat cat who boasts 13 animated television specials, 13 Emmy nominations, and 4 Emmy Awards.

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Troll Communications

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0816734348

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9780816734344

The Second Garfield Treasury

By: Jim Davis

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The Second Garfield Treasury

By: Jim Davis

Fasten your seatbelts for the Second Garfield Treasury --- a full-color reminder of the fun Garfield gets into on Sundays. He's cranky, he's hungry, and he sure knows what to do with his day off --- get into trouble and take Jon along with him!

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0345332768

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9780345332769

Here Comes Garfield

By: Jim Davis

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Here Comes Garfield

By: Jim Davis

After sweeping the country in over 1,000 newspapers and five incredible best sellers -- Garfield on TV!! Now, the funniest, grouchiest, laziest cat of all time in his first full-length, full-color musical special! Here Comes Garfield Starring America's favorite cat, his canine companion Odie, and the mean neighbor who gets them into big trouble -- and an even bigger adventure!

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034530764X

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9780345307644

Garfield, His 9 Lives

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield, His 9 Lives

By: Jim Davis

Garfield lives his life to the fullest . . . 9 times! Cave Cat -- the first cat crawled out of the sea 10 million years ago. He was happy to be out of the water -- until he met Big Bob! The Vikings -- he was big, he was mean, he was a Viking. Garfield the Orange had looted a lot of cities, but none like St. Paul, Minnesota. Babes and Bullets -- Sam Spayed wasn't the best private investigator in the world, but he did have one terrific thing going for him -- a secretary who made a great cup of coffee. The Exterminators -- no mouse was safe from the exterminators. Catching mice was their life. It wasn't a pretty job -- especially the way they did it. Lab Animal -- specimen 19-GB was not happy at the prospect of being dissected, so he did something about it. What happened set the federal government on its ear. The Garden -- life was a carefree romp among hovering harmonicas for Cloey and the orange kitten . . . until they confronted the crystal box. Primal Self -- he was an ordinary house cat leading an ordinary existence. A shadowy memory from another time changed all that. Garfield -- the marvelous cat we all know and love. This is his life in a nutshell. Space Cat -- he was lost in space with a computer built by the lowest bidder. And, he was not about to let his life slip away that easily.

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0345320611

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9780345320612

The Sixth Garfield Treasury

By: Jim Davis

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The Sixth Garfield Treasury

By: Jim Davis

The best is here! Garfield's sixth collection of bona fide fun-filled Sunday comics is guaranteed to tickle your fancy and make you roar with delight!

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0345373677

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Garfield Takes the Cake

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Takes the Cake

By: Jim Davis

Garfield is a fast-talking, late-sleeping, cynical, lovable cat. He hassles Odie, Jon, and Nermal and enchants kids of all ages. Riding the crest of four big best-sellers, he's back--better, fatter, and funnier than ever before!

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Fawcett

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0345449789

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Garfield Rounds Out

His 16th Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Rounds Out

His 16th Book

By: Jim Davis

On a diet or swallowing a lasagna whole, he's still the same lovable Garfield. Getting in over his scruffy neck and sassing his way back out again, this is one scrappy cat who knows how to have fun.

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0345537491

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9780345537492

Garfield Cooks Up Trouble

His 63rd Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Cooks Up Trouble

His 63rd Book

By: Jim Davis

A recipe for laughter! The famous foodie is back with a banquet of all-new strips to satisfy your comic cravings. Whether he's toasting a whole loaf of bread because Jon's butter expires at midnight, fixing a taste-bud melting liverwurst, horseradish, and anchovy paste sandwich, or preparing Grandma's special soup (hold the coyote!), Garfield makes sure fun is always on the menu!

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0425285626

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Garfield Makes it Big

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Makes it Big

By: Jim Davis

This is his tenth book--and Garfield and the gang want to celebrate. Millions of fans just can't get enough of Garfield and company, so join them for an old-fashioned hoe-down and then sit down so you can read all about the fun!

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0345464680

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9780345464682

Hell with the Lid Off

Inside the Fierce Rivalry between the 1970s Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers

By: Ed Gruver,Jim Campbell

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Hell with the Lid Off

Inside the Fierce Rivalry between the 1970s Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers

By: Ed Gruver,Jim Campbell

Hell with the Lid Off looks at the ferocious five-year war waged by Pittsburgh and Oakland for NFL supremacy during the turbulent seventies. The roots of their rivalry dated back to the 1972 playoff game in Pittsburgh that ended with the “Immaculate Reception,” Franco Harris’s stunning touchdown that led the Steelers to a win over the Raiders in their first postseason meeting. That famous game ignited a fiery rivalry for NFL supremacy. Between 1972 and 1977, the Steelers and the Raiders—between them boasting an incredible twenty-six Pro Football Hall of Famers—collided in the playoffs five straight seasons and in the AFC title game three consecutive years. Both teams favored force over finesse and had players whose forte was intimidation. Pittsburgh’s Steel Curtain defense featured Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, and Mel Blount, the latter’s heavy hits forcing an NFL rule in his name. The Raiders countered with “The Assassin,” Jack Tatum, Skip Thomas (aka “Dr. Death”), George Atkinson, and Willie Brown in their memorable secondary. Each of their championships crowned the eventual Super Bowl winner, and their bloodcurdling encounters became so violent and vicious that they transcended the NFL and had to be settled in a U.S. district court. With its account of classic games, legendary owners, coaches, and players with larger-than-life personalities, Hell with the Lid Off is a story of turbulent football and one of the game’s best-known rivalries.

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496219155

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Women on Waves

A Culture History of Surfing—From Ancient Goddesses and Hawaiian Queens to Malibu Movie Stars and Millennial Champions

By: Jim Kempton

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Women on Waves

A Culture History of Surfing—From Ancient Goddesses and Hawaiian Queens to Malibu Movie Stars and Millennial Champions

By: Jim Kempton

A captivating look at two centuries of surfing—"the Sport of Queens"—from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and jaw-dropping feats on the waves today. Few subjects in the world of sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than women’s surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds and generations. Over the past two-hundred years, and especially the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle have become the envy of people around the world. The perception of sun, sand, surf, strong young women and their inimitable style, has created a booming lifestyle and sports industry—and the sport that is set to make it’s Olympic exhibition debut in Tokyo 2021. A massive shift from when colonizers tried to extinguish all traces of Native Hawaiian surfing and its sacred culture. What is it about the surfing that intrigues people of all ages, from all corners of the world? The beaches and idyllic locations? The unique style and mystique that surfers project? These women, on the beach and riding giant waves, or in the media, have made their mark on not just their sport, but our wider culture. Women on Waves is filled with phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements, and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennia, From Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the outdoors.

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Simon and Schuster

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1643137255

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9781643137254

Teaching Statistics Using Baseball

Second Edition

By: Jim Albert

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Teaching Statistics Using Baseball

Second Edition

By: Jim Albert

Teaching Statistics Using Baseball is a collection of case studies and exercises applying statistical and probabilistic thinking to the game of baseball. Baseball is the most statistical of all sports since players are identified and evaluated by their corresponding hitting and pitching statistics. There is an active effort by people in the baseball community to learn more about baseball performance and strategy by the use of statistics. This book illustrates basic methods of data analysis and probability models by means of baseball statistics collected on players and teams. Students often have difficulty learning statistics ideas since they are explained using examples that are foreign to the students. The idea of the book is to describe statistical thinking in a context (that is, baseball) that will be familiar and interesting to students. The book is organized using a same structure as most introductory statistics texts. There are chapters on the analysis on a single batch of data, followed with chapters on comparing batches of data and relationships. There are chapters on probability models and on statistical inference. The book can be used as the framework for a one-semester introductory statistics class focused on baseball or sports. This type of class has been taught at Bowling Green State University. It may be very suitable for a statistics class for students with sports-related majors, such as sports management or sports medicine. Alternately, the book can be used as a resource for instructors who wish to infuse their present course in probability or statistics with applications from baseball. The second edition of Teaching Statistics follows the same structure as the first edition, where the case studies and exercises have been replaced by modern players and teams, and the new types of baseball data from the PitchFX system and fangraphs.com are incorporated into the text.

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American Mathematical Society

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1470469383

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Denver Broncos New & Updated Edition

The Complete Illustrated History

By: Jim Saccomano

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Denver Broncos New & Updated Edition

The Complete Illustrated History

By: Jim Saccomano

Denver Broncos: The Complete Illustrated History" offers a fascinating look at one of football's most beloved teams. Player profiles, season recaps, and stories behind the great moments are complemented by hundreds of glorious images.

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0760345333

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9780760345337

100 Media Moments That Changed America

By: Jim Willis

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100 Media Moments That Changed America

By: Jim Willis

From the launching of America's first newspaper to YouTube's latest phone-videoed crime, the media has always been guilty of indulging America's obsession with controversy. This encyclopedia covers 100 events in world history from the 17th century to the present—moments that alone were major and minor, but ones that exploded in the public eye when the media stepped in. Topics covered include yellow journalism, the War of the Worlds radio broadcast, the Kennedy-Nixon debates, JFK's assassination, the Pentagon papers, and Hurricane Katrina. These are events that changed the way the media is used—not just as a tool for spreading knowledge, but as a way of shaping and influencing the opinions and reactions of America's citizens. Thanks to the media's representations of these events, history has been changed forever. From classified military plans that leaked out to the public to the first televised presidential debates to the current military tortures caught on tape, 100 Media Moments That Changed America will demonstrate not only an ever-evolving system of news reporting, but also the ways in which historical events have ignited the media to mold news in a way that resonates with America's public. This must-have reference work is ideal for journalism and history majors, as well as for interested general readers. Chapters are in chronological order, beginning with the 17th century. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction, followed by media event entries from that decade. Each entry explains the moment, and then delivers specific details regarding how the media covered the event, America's response to the coverage, and how the media changed history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313355185

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9780313355189

Garfield Chews the Fat

His 17th Book

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Chews the Fat

His 17th Book

By: Jim Davis

Who's back in the limelight again? It's Garfield! Leading the world in most naps snoozed per year, perfecting the art of eating without coming up for air, and discovering that dessert is the most important meal of the day. Garfield's back, and we've got him right where we want him!

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0345537505

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9780345537508

Musicmakers of Network Radio

24 Entertainers, 1926-1962

By: Jim Cox

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Musicmakers of Network Radio

24 Entertainers, 1926-1962

By: Jim Cox

Before television, radio was the sole source of simultaneous mass entertainment in America. The medium served as launching pad for the careers of countless future stars of stage and screen. Singers and conductors became legends by offering musical entertainment directly to Americans in their homes, vehicles, and places of work and play. This volume presents biographies of 24 renowned performers who spent a significant portion of their careers in front of a radio microphone. Profiles of individuals like Steve Allen, Rosemary Clooney, Bob Crosby, Johnny Desmond, Jo Stafford, and Percy Faith, along with groups such as the Ink Spots and the King's Men, reveal the private lives behind the public personas and bring to life the icons and ambiance of a bygone era.

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McFarland

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0786489626

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9780786489626

Escaping Enemy Mode

How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us

By: Jim Wilder,Ray Woolridge

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Escaping Enemy Mode

How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us

By: Jim Wilder,Ray Woolridge

Who’s your biggest enemy? Possibly you? Enemy Mode is an immensely damaging brain state that occurs in everyday life. In enemy mode, a person sees and experiences others as adversaries. Living in this mode poisons family and community bonds. It contributes to social stress, business failure, divorce, alienation, domestic violence, crime, racism, and international violence. Social media magnifies the impact of enemy mode toward almost all topics or persons imaginable. Longtime author and neuropsychologist Dr. Jim Wilder explains how the brain develops enemy mode and searches for ways to get the brain to “refriend.” Since a brain in enemy mode cannot tell when someone is trying to help, it rejects or attacks its allies, including refrienders. Wilder puts his years of research to the test in assessing the impossible task put forth by the Christian faith: to love one’s enemies. After being trained in enemy mode through the military, business, and even friendships, retired Brigadier General Ray Woolridge comes alongside Wilder, bringing the reader on his journey of learning to refriend. He interviews leaders in sports, business, the military, law enforcement, politics, health care, and education, assessing the enemy mode impact on lives and culture. Can Wilder and Woolridge figure out how enemy mode works and craft a solution? And can they get people and institutions to implement those solutions? This book is for all who desire to be better equipped to face the barrage of daily relational stressors that come at them. It’s for all who long for more harmonious relationships at home, in the workplace, and in their communities.

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Moody Publishers

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0802475388

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Better to Reign in Hell

Inside the Raiders Fan Empire

By: Jim Miller,Kelly Mayhew

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Better to Reign in Hell

Inside the Raiders Fan Empire

By: Jim Miller,Kelly Mayhew

The silver-and-black-clad Oakland Raiders fans are the most notorious in American professional sports, with a mythic reputation for cursing, drinking, brawling, and generally wreaking mayhem. The devotion of the team's multiracial, largely blue-collar supporters runs deep, creating a profound sense of community. As Jim Miller and Kelly Mayhew reveal in this hair-raising and entertaining new book, the self-described Raider Nation, smitten with its outlaw mystique, provides a gritty alternative to California's sunshine-and-granola image. Over the course of the harrowing 2003 season, Miller and Mayhew explored the reality behind the myth and interviewed legions of rabid Raiders fans—from suburban families to bikers—while attending games in the “Black Hole” (the rowdiest section in Oakland's stadium), frequenting sports bars, and crashing tailgate parties. Featuring the extraordinary photography of Joseph A. Blum, Better to Reign in Hell is both a rollicking tale of obsessive fandom and a fascinating study of the intersection of class, race, gender, and community in professional sports.

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159558787X

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Worthy Fights

A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace

By: Leon Panetta,Jim Newton

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Worthy Fights

A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace

By: Leon Panetta,Jim Newton

Leon Panetta has had two of the most consequential careers of any American public servant in the past fifty years. His first, beginning as an army intelligence officer and including a run as one of Congress's most powerful and respected members, lasted 35 years and culminated in his role as Clinton's budget czar and White House chief of staff. He then 'retired' to establish the Panetta Institute,to serve on the Iraq Study Group; and to protect the California coast. In 2009 he accepted what many said was a thankless task: returning to public office as the director of the CIA.

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Penguin Books

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0143127802

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The Voice of the Blues

Classic Interviews from Living Blues Magazine

By: Jim O'Neal,Amy van Singel

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The Voice of the Blues

Classic Interviews from Living Blues Magazine

By: Jim O'Neal,Amy van Singel

The Voice of the Blues brings together interviews with many pioneering blues men including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, and many others.

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Routledge

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1136707484

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