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Anthropologist shares anecdotes and stories of baseball's history, from its founding in the mid-1800s to the early twenty-first century, framing…
them in the context of social and political history. Presents similarities between the sport and war and nationalism. Strong language. 2014
Biography of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (born 1974) chronicles his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan; his 1995 major-league debut;…
and his career highlights, which include five World Series rings and five Gold Glove awards. Also recaps Jeter's contentious late-2010 contract negotiations. Some strong language. 2011
Biography of Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Greenberg (1911-1986), who played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s and…
1940s. Discusses early twentieth-century immigrant life in New York City, where Greenberg grew up, and the widespread prejudice the Jewish athlete endured. For grades 4-7. 2011
Baseball all-star and World Series champion Reggie Jackson chronicles his ups and downs in the New York Yankees organization, focusing…
on two formative years, 1977 and 1978. Details his often-troubled relationships with fellow players, owner George Steinbrenner, and manager Billy Martin, and the unrelenting pressure of the media spotlight. 2013
Traces the Jewish influence on America's pastime, from legendary stars like Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to owners, coaches, and…
lesser-known players. Explores Jewish identity and appreciation for the game with fans such as former congressman Barney Frank and lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Foreword by baseball commissioner Allan "Bud" Selig. 2013
New York Times sports columnist chronicles the life and career of St. Louis Cardinals slugger and Hall of Famer Stan…
Musial (born 1920). Highlights "Stan the Man's" Donora, Pennsylvania, childhood and his onfield success despite being overshadowed in the media by his flamboyant contemporaries Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. 2011
Chronicles the discovery of gold in 1890s Alaska and the Canadian Klondike through the lives of three of the participants:…
cowboy-turned-Pinkerton-detective Charlie Siringo; George Carmack, who lived with a local tribe and became rich from mining; and con man Jefferson "Soapy" Smith. 2011
Former Boston Red Sox manager Francona and Boston Globe sportswriter Shaughnessy describe Francona's tenure with the baseball franchise from 2004-2011,…
which included two World Series championships. Reveals backroom discussions with young general manager Theo Epstein, who hired players for sex appeal. Strong language. Bestseller. 2013
Autobiography of all-star baseball catcher Piazza, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988--thanks to family friend and…
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda--and unexpectedly became the 1993 Rookie of the Year. Discusses his career, including trades to the Marlins and the Mets; fellow players; and controversies. Strong language. 2013
Dans cet essai poétique, l'auteure de Pointe-Maligne, l'infiniment oubliée (Prix du gouverneur général 2009) remonte cette fois le Saint-Laurent jusqu'aux…
chutes de Niagara pour nous raconter, avec son érudition et sa sensibilité, la beauté mythique de ce lieu, sacralisé par les Autochtones et découvert par les premiers Français d'Amérique.
À un Québec qui change, voici un récit d'histoire au scénario changé. Qui pense la condition québécoise en la sortant…
de sa mémoire tragique et de sa culture de la séparation. Qui met l'emphase sur les adaptations et actualisations d'une société plutôt que sur ses détournements et empêchements. Qui voit les oscillations québécoises non pas à l'origine d'une succession d'inhibitions nationales, mais comme un mode d'évolution par lequel une collectivité n'a cessé de passer à l'avenir. On lira cet ouvrage comme une tentative de cadrer le parcours historique du Québec en dehors des mythistoires et du schéma narratif qui accueillent et charpentent habituellement son déroulement. On le considérera aussi comme un essai visant à poser les bases d'une nouvelle référence historiale, si ce n'est mémorielle, pour les Québécois d'aujourd'hui, vecteurs de leur revitalisation identitaire en cours
Sports commentator and former New York Yankees press director presents a year-by-year history of the team from its beginnings in…
1903 to the death of George Steinbrenner in 2010. Discusses players, managers, owners, and stadiums. Foreword by Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. 2012
Autobiography of major league baseball manager who, for thirty-three seasons, coached the Chicago White Sox, Oakland A's, and St. Louis…
Cardinals. Highlights the St. Louis Cardinals' comeback to win the 2011 World Series. Foreword by novelist John Grisham. 2012
En 1960, RENÉ LÉVESQUE fait le saut en politique avec l'«équipe du tonnerre» de Jean Lesage. Ministre des Ressources naturelles,…
l'ancien journaliste pilote le projet de nationalisation de l'électricité. Sa conviction profonde que le Québec doit être maître de son destin l'incite à fonder le Mouvement souveraineté-association, puis le Parti québécois. Une fois aux commandes de l'État, de 1976 à 1985, il poursuit l'héritage de la Révolution tranquille en multipliant les réformes.Profondément démocrate, René Lévesque aura jonglé tout au long de sa carrière politique avec la quête d'un pays et la gestion d'un État en mutation.À l'aube de son centième anniversaire de naissance, que reste-t-il de lui et de l'empreinte qu'il a voulu laisser sur le Québec? Les auteurs sont allés à la rencontre de membres de sa famille, d'amis, de collaborateurs, d'observateurs et d'adversaires pour tenter de répondre à cette question complexe. Ceux-ci se sont confiés avec franchise pour nous faire découvrir «leur» René Lévesque dans ce portrait intime et pluriel.
Profiles baseball Hall of Fame catcher and New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra. Describes how Yogi's physical differences challenged his…
baseball prospects and helped motivate him to prove his abilities as a player, coach, and manager. For grades K-3. 2019
Racontant sous forme narrative les moments clés de la carrière de plus d'une vingtaine de Québécoises inspirantes et audacieuses, ce…
livre, illustré par une douzaine d'illustratrices au talent indéniable, se démarque par l'originalité de son angle d'approche. Ce n'est qu'après avoir pris connaissance de l'histoire que le lecteur découvre à quelle femme québécoise elle se rapporte !
Collection of reminiscences from former New York Yankee. Discusses teammates, professional relationships, memorable games, turning forty while still an active…
player, what it meant to him to be repeatedly selected as an all-star, and hopes for the future. Bestseller. 2014
Memoirs of legendary sports broadcaster Michaels (born 1944). Discusses growing up in Brooklyn and moving to Los Angeles as a…
teen, working to become a sports broadcaster in the 1960s, and calling historic games such as the 1980 "Miracle on Ice." Recalls significant personal and professional relationships. Bestseller. 2014
Journalists Elfrink and Garcia-Roberts detail the investigation into Biogenesis, a Miami-based clinic linked to supplying performance-enhancing drugs to a number…
of players on major league baseball teams, including Alex Rodriguez, the highest-paid player in his league. Describes the impact of the revelations on the league. 2014