Author: Jon C. Stott
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Keywords: baseball, professional, independent, own, leagues
Number of Pages: 242
Published: 2001-09
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0786411309
ISBN-13: 9780786411306

In the 1990s, big business and nasty labor disputes loomed large over major league baseball-but the traditional idea of playing for the love of the game has never been forgotten, even at the professional level. Probably surprising to the average Joe is the existence of independent professional baseball teams and leagues. This history and analysis of independent professional baseball leagues and teams focuses on the important years of 1993 through 1999. Part One is a general overview, discussing the leagues and teams and the people involved. The reasons for their emergence and the reasons for

Author: Jon C. Stott
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Keywords: professional, baseball, revitalized, local, boom, leagues, major, minor
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2004-03-30
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0786417595
ISBN-13: 9780786417599

In 1990, 25.2 million people watched minor league baseball games. In 2001, that number had increased to 38.8 million thanks in large part to the "new minors." In addition to the die-hard fans, families and business associates and church, social and school groups come to eat crab cakes and sushi and drink lattes, take in the between-inning contests such as "Race the Mascot," see entertainers such as the Blues Brothers of Wisconsin, and watch post-game fireworks. This book examines the concept of the "new minors" as it has developed over the past fifteen years. Part One traces and analyzes

Author: Jon C. Stott
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Keywords: author, mcdermott, gerald
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2004-11-30
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1591581753
ISBN-13: 9781591581758

Playing on the phrase, the author and you which is a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist the teacher and teacher librarian in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. The series that will focus primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6) will feature insights into the author’s background, purposes and goals in writing his books. By furnishing an overview of the autho

Author: John Stott
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Pre
Keywords: anniversary, christ, cross
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2006-10-20
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1844741559
ISBN-13: 9781844741557

Author: John R. W. Stott
Publisher: InterVarsity Pre
Keywords: christian
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2004-01-01
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 083083205X
ISBN-13: 9780830832057

Why Jesus? Perhaps you’re intrigued with what you have heard about Jesus Christ. Or you might have had the funny feeling that God wants to get your attention. Or maybe you’re simply looking for meaning and direction in your life. John Stott has spent a lifetime wrestling with questions about Jesus both personally and in dialogue with skeptics and seekers around the globe. Now in Why I Am a Christian he provides a compelling, persuasive case for considering the Christian faith. If we take an honest look at Jesus, we will discover that following him gives us the purpose, identity and

Author: Dr. John R.W. Stott
Publisher: Zonderva
Keywords: bible, understanding
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1999-10-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0310414318
ISBN-13: 9780310414315

Author John Stott examines the cultural, social, geographical, and historical background of the Bible, as he outlines the story with its central theme, and as he explains its message. The book now in

Author: Carole Stott
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Keywords: eye, wonder, space
Number of Pages: 48
Published: 2001-07-01
List price: $10.99
ISBN-10: 0789478544
ISBN-13: 9780789478542

Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Travel from Earth to the ends of the known universe. Space is a colorful first guide to astronomy packed with facts about space exploration, the solar system, planets, stars, galaxies, and much more. Dramatic, atmospheric photography provides a wealth of visual information. Packed with facts and written in an accessible style, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. A groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjec