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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Why does a curveball curve? What is a ?can of corn?? Why was Joe DiMaggio called the ?Yankee Clipper?? Who wrote ?Take Me Out to the Ball Game?? How many times did Ty Cobb steal home? In this edition of Baseball Miscellany, the fascinating history and lore of our national pastime is finally revealed! For example, the reason a curveball curves is that its spin drags a layer of air across one surface of the ball faster than it does across the opposite surface. A ?can of corn? is slang for an easy-to-catch fly ball, the term originating from a general store clerk reaching up and dropping a can from a high shelf. Sportswriters dubbed Joe DiMaggio the ?Yankee Clipper? because he glided about the outfield with beauty and grace, like a clipper ship on the ocean. The lyrics to ?Take Me Out to the Ball Game? were written in 1908 by vaudeville star Jack Norworth, who, while riding the subway, was inspired by a sign that said ?Baseball Today?Polo Grounds.? And the great Ty Cobb stole home a whopping fifty-four times?fifty more than the career leader in total stolen bases, Rickey Henderson. Packed with all manner of delightful surprises, beautiful illustrations and photographs, and delicious nuggets of information, Baseball Miscellany demystifies the origins and customs of America?s most celebrated game. From spring training through the World Series, you?ll be entertained with fun, little-known facts. Why do baseball players wear stirrup socks? Who invented the catcher?s mask? What major-league team passed up on signing eighteen-year-old Willie Mays in 1949.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Updated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Provides color photographs and miscellaneous information about some of the fascinating individuals, lore, facts, and statistics in America's national pastime.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The incredible year that baseball got the designated hitter, wife-swapping pitchers, world champion A's, and Willie Mays said goodbye to America.

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING. As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku. The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion's victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy. For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal--and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia's urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane's assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice. Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire's devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire's war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine's final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided. Praise for Chuck Wendig's Aftermath Star Wars: Aftermath reveals] what happened after the events of 1983's Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there's more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.--The Hollywood Reporter The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.--Alternative Nation The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.--Den of Geek Aftermath: Life Debt Compulsively readable, the kind of caramel-corn book you just keep stuffing in your face until it's gone.--Tor.com Man oh man, this is good stuff. Life Debt] reveals what Han and Chewie were up to after Return of the Jedi.--io9 Gripping reading . . . This novel] hits the ground running.--New York Daily News.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING. As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku. The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion's victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy. For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal--and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia's urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane's assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice. Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire's devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire's war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine's final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided. Praise for Chuck Wendig's Aftermath Star Wars: Aftermath reveals] what happened after the events of 1983's Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there's more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.--The Hollywood Reporter The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.--Alternative Nation The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.--Den of Geek Aftermath: Life Debt Compulsively readable, the kind of caramel-corn book you just keep stuffing in your face until it's gone.--Tor.com Man oh man, this is good stuff. Life Debt] reveals what Han and Chewie were up to after Return of the Jedi.--io9 Gripping reading . . . This novel] hits the ground running.--New York Daily News. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. With trivia boxes, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969 shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall. Updated for 2015, this new edition features a new generation of Mets stars, including pitchers Jason deGrom, Matt Harvey, and Noah Syndergaard.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. What causes a golf ball to hook or slice? What are the origins of the terms "bogey" and "birdie"? Why was Jack Nicklaus called "The Golden Bear"? Why is the Masters champion presented with a green jacket? How many tournaments did Byron Nelson win in 1945? This title reveals the history and lore of golf.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Trueman, Matthew (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Make waves at bath time with this punderful and unique mermaid bath book for babies and toddlers Seas the day with your mer-mazing little one From the>USA Today bestselling Punderland series that created the hit book>I Love You Like No Otter comes an amazing bath time experience for children. Filled with sweet rhymes, beautiful under the sea illustrations of mermaids and marine life, and a fun effect that magically changes art from black and white to vibrant full color when wet, this padded, waterproof, and wipe-clean bath book is perfect for diving into together time with the one you're mermaid for>Wash & Wow(TM) is a specialty color surprise format that floats, works in any temperature water, and comes in a plastic polybag with hanging tab. Great for bath time play, a distraction while changing, a car seat toy, or even bedtime read aloud, this sweet book with affirmations for kids is made for little hands. The perfect mermaid book for girls or boys to pair with bath toys, You're Mer-mazing> makes a wonderful gift for baby showers, Valentine's Day, birthdays, holiday or Easter basket stuffers, or any time of year>You are mer-mazing Let's shell-ebrate YOU--You make a big splash in all that you do>More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion: I Love You Soap Much>- A Wash & Wow(TM) bath bookYou're Fin-tastic - A Wash & Wow(TM) bath bookLet's Get This Potty StartedI Love You Like No Otter - A>USA TODAY>bestseller>Donut Give Upand more>.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is the first team history of the New York Mets--or any other team--to be told through a lighthearted analysis of uniform numbers. 75 b&w photographs.

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