First-person accounts of baseball stars reveal the hard times that many professional players went through when they could no longer play the game they adored

When the Cheering Stops: Ex-Major Leaguers Talk About Their Game and Their Lives

Heiman, Lee

Weiner, Dave

Gutman; Bill

Biographies & Memoirs

Macmillan Pub. Co.

Nobody knows more about baseball than Kevin Kennedy. You'll find out why when you read this book ...
Twice Around The Bases
Kevin Kennedy is a baseball lifer. He was a catcher in the minor leagues for eight years, spent eight more years as a minor-league manager for the L.A. Dodgers, and served one year as a farm director overseeing minor-league operations for the Montreal Expos and as a bench coach for Expos skipper Felipe Alou. He then went on to manage the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox. Today he is one of the most respected analysts and commentators on the sport. The game, as they say, is in his blood.
Now in this intelligent, insightful, and engaging book, he offers a fresh look at baseball earned from a lifetime's worth of experience. Fans will draw a greater appreciation for the players past and present, a more profound respect for the managers, and, most important, a deeper understanding of the intricacies of the game courtesy of Kennedy's sharp analytical eye and his candor in exploring a wide range of topics such as:
<ul>
<li>the lengths to which teams and players will go to gain a competitive edge -- from doctoring playing fields to the use of performance-enhancing drugs</li>
 <li>the little-known world of the Latin American winter leagues</li>
 <li>the politics and the powerful -- and sometimes fragile -- egos that keep the managerial carousel spinning</li>
 <li>how to manage the modern-day player, including such superstars as Roger Clemens, Pudge Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, and Jose Canseco</li>
 <li>his surprising lists of the greatest hitters, pitchers, and players he has ever seen and more</li>
</ul>
Rich with anecdotes and filled with an insider's wisdom, Twice Around the Bases is a book destined to become a bible for true fans of the game.

Twice Around the Bases: The Thinking Fan's Inside Look at Baseball

Sports & Outdoors

Kennedy, Kevin

Baseball

William Morrow

Nobody knows baseball like Kevin Kennedy!
Kevin Kennedy was a catcher and a Montreal, coach in the minors, a farm director for the Expos and a bench coach for Felipe Alou before moving on to manage the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox. Now one of the sport's most respected analysts and commentators, he offers a fresh look at baseball from the viewpoint of a "lifer," capturing the intricacies of the professional game with a sharp analytical eye and unabashed candor, including:
<ul>
<li>The lengths to which teams and players will go to gain the competitive edge -- from doctored playing fields to performance-enhancing drugs</li>
<li>The politics and egos that keep the managerial carousel spinning</li>
<li>The often delicate balance when managing superstar players like Roger Clemens, Pudge Rodriguez, and Jose Canseco</li>
<li>The little-known world of the Latin American winter leagues</li>
</ul>
Intelligent, insightful, and engaging, Twice Around the Bases is a treat for anyone who truly loves the game.

Leaders & Notable People

It Books

Traces the career of the basketball superstar from his time as a star high school player to his years with the Los Angeles Lakers and his forced early retirement from basketball

Magic: More Than a Legend

Harpercollins

An insider look at the New England Patriots' amazing championship season From an inauspicious beginning and against all expectations, the 2001 Patriots fought their way from last place to an upset Super Bowl XXXVI victory over the heavily favored St. Louis Rams, completing a remarkable season that will not soon be forgotten. Now Won for All gives fans the inside story behind this amazing run to victory. Pepper Johnson, the Patriots' inside linebackers coach and a 13-year NFL veteran, follows the Pats from training camp to Adam Vinatieri's game-winning field goal and its aftermath, revealing the behind-the-scenes story of how a great football team, maligned for decades, overcame injuries and distractions to win it all. Alongside his retelling of the Patriots season, Johnson also gives the reader an authentic, behind-the-scenes glimpse of pro football as it is played today.

Won for All : The Inside Story of the New England Patriots' Improbable Run to The Super Bowl

Johnson, Pepper

Football (American)

McGraw=Hill

"A first-rate account of the Patriots' transformation from a 5-11 team in 2000 to Super Bowl champs the following season. . . . Patriot fans will no doubt enjoy this recap of the Super Bowl run, as will fans who want a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes in professional football."--Publishers Weekly "Johnson provides a look inside the locker room for the entire season . . . Johnson doesn't pull any punches."--Will McDonough, Boston Globe

Won for All : The Inside Story of the New England Patriots' Improbable Run to the Super Bowl

Contemporary Books

Skateboarding! It's a great workout that's fun for everyone! Burn up the sidewalks, pop wild wheelies, and ride the ramps! Or just cruise along for a good time! Skateboarding: To the Extreme! is the complete guide for anyone involved in the nonstop action of skateboarding! Are you a beginner? This book features information on the latest equipment, clothing, and safety tips, plus how to care for your board! Already into it? Read about a wide range of techniques, from starting your board rolling to amazing ramp maneuvers, jumping, and downhill and slalom sport! Are you an expert? Skateboarding: To the Extreme! also has: A comprehensive history of skateboarding: where it's been and where it's going! Exclusive interviews with top stunt skateboarders! And--look at the action from every angle with more than 20 full-color and black-and-white photographs! No matter what your level of skill or interest, Skateboarding: To the Extreme! is for you!

Skateboarding: to the Extreme!

Tom Doherty Associates, Inc.

Offers a comprehensive history of the sport; photographs and illustrations; information about the latest clothing and equipment, training and safety, caring for snowboards, and improving one's technique; and interviews with professionals. Original.

Snowboarding: To the Extreme!

Children's Books

Tor Books

The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States (Look-It-Up Books)

Entertaining, up-to-the-minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States is an affordable family reference to each state of the union. Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings, and maps, it provides a concise history of each state from the time it was first explored to the present day–as well as information on places to visit, wildlife, natural resources, and fun facts.

History

Random House Books for Young Readers

Entertaining, up-to-the-minute, and easy-to-use, The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States is an affordable family reference to each state of the union. Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings, and maps, it provides a concise history of each state from the time it was first explored to the present day–as well as information on places to visit, wildlife, natural resources, and fun facts.

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Books by Gutman; Bill

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When the Cheering Stops: Ex-Major Leaguers Talk About Their Game and Their Lives

Twice Around the Bases: The Thinking Fan's Inside Look at Baseball

Twice Around the Bases: The Thinking Fan's Inside Look at Baseball

Magic: More Than a Legend

Won for All : The Inside Story of the New England Patriots' Improbable Run to The Super Bowl

Won for All : The Inside Story of the New England Patriots' Improbable Run to the Super Bowl

Skateboarding: to the Extreme!

Snowboarding: To the Extreme!

The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States (Look-It-Up Books)

The Look-It-Up Book of the 50 States (Look-It-Up Books)