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"An autobiography of Joe Castiglione that recounts his years in broadcasting and with the Boston Red Sox"--
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Doing Applied Linguistics provides a concise, lively and accessible introduction to the field of applied linguistics for readers who have little or no prior knowledge of the subject. The book explores the basics of the field then goes on to examine in more depth what applied linguists actually do, and the types of research methods that are most frequently used in the field. By reading this book students will find the answers to four sets of basic questions: What is applied linguistics, and what do applied linguists do? Why do it? What is the point of applied linguistics? How and why might I get involved in applied linguistics? How to do it? What kinds of activities are involved in doing applied linguistic research? Written by teachers and researchers in applied linguistics Doing Applied Linguistics is essential reading for all students with interests in this area.
“Geoff Miller has devised a virtually flawless program to assist anyone who aspires to become a winning major league player.” —Roland Hemond, 2011 Baseball Hall of Fame Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award “One of the most remarkable books to come out in years is called Intangibles by Geoff Miller.” —Collegiate Baseball “Intangibles is filled with lessons and tools for helping baseball players in all stages of their development.” —Fredi Gonzalez, Manager, Atlanta Braves “Geoff Miller is insightful in explaining the mental aspect of baseball with real issues, simple terms and practical solutions.” —Dave Littlefield, Chicago Cubs, Special Asst. to the General Manage...
What if Studs Terkel wrote a book with Bill James? You'd have a book on what it's really like to make a living in the world of baseball. For everyone who ever dreamed of making their love of baseball into their vocation, Working at the Ballpark will provide a view at their lives that might have been, with interviews with more than 50 people who make a living in major league baseball. Each is asked the same questions: What is your job? How did you get into this line of work? What does this job mean to you? From peanut vendors and equipment managers to general managers and star players, from John Guilfoy, who sells sausages at Fenway, to Chris Hanson, who plays "Bernie Brewer" in Milwaukee, to...
A chronological account of the events and players who have shaped the history of the Boston Red Sox. A Brief History of the Boston Red Sox also serves as a quick reference to individual-season highlights, player summaries, and commonly consulted statistics. A great gift for any Red Sox fan. Current through the 2013 season.
A tongue-in-cheek guide to becoming the ultimate Red Sox fan, Red Sox University is designed to educate new fans as well as enlighten those who have been following the team their entire lives. Students will receive a well-rounded education in all aspects of Red Sox fandom including, the 12 different types of Red Sox fans and how to identify each one at the ballpark, which Bill of Rights amendment give fans the right to keep beers in their arms, how to speak like a stat geek and sound knowledgeable, the core beliefs associated with the religion of Soxism, and how to maintain happy relationships (even with Yankees fans). There are also definitions, quizzes, Fenway facts, and key terms that will keep fans on their toes throughout their coursework. While the Red Sox have come a long way over the years from the lowest lows to the highest highs, there is still so much more to learn and Red Sox University is the ultimate guide to the exhilarating, maddening, and wacky world that will take fans to the next level of Sox fandom.
This fun-packed book is for baseball fans who enjoy challenging and boosting their knowledge of America’s greatest sport. Adkins provides new multiple-choice questions for all 366 days of the leap year, with accurate answers on the back of each page, detailed notes, and source citations to joyful sites like BoSoxInjection. Unlike others, this sports calendar packs tons of current facts and fun trivia questions about each MLB franchise. Discover the greatest records, players, facts, and trades, and their associated calendar dates. This includes perfect games, World Series title games, and much more – a perfect gift for any baseball lover!
A complete guide to the 2010 Major League Baseball season. In depth analysis of all thirty teams with sections dedicated to: management, starting lineups, starting pitching, bullpen and bench along with predictions for the upcoming season and a projected record. Who will win the World Series? Who will and won't make the playoffs? Which players will win the MVP, Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year? Everything you need to know for the 2010 baseball season is available within these pages. Ruthless Baseball Analysis From The Best Writer You've Never Heard Of.
A 2022 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title "Baseball fans actively following the sport in the 1990s and 2000s will greatly appreciate this fantastic book and its detailed insight." —Library Journal Major League Baseball has had a long and storied history, but perhaps no era has been as competitive and unpredictable as the past 25 years, with an expanded postseason making for an unexpected and entertaining end to each season. In America’s Game in the Wild-Card Era: From Strike to Pandemic, Bryan Soderholm-Difatte provides a compelling examination of Major League Baseball since the 1994 players’ strike. He reveals how the last quarter century has been the most dynamic in MLB histor...