Born in the Polish village of Gaj in 1923, Marian Mazgaj was just a teenager when Germany invaded Poland. Although Mazgaj was too young... Læs mere
Includes sections covering the impact and power of the atomic bomb, radioactive fallout, women and the home, the importance of being prepared, civil defense in schools, fallout shelters, evacuation plans, and the call for 'peace or else'.
"This is a systematically arranged, annotated collection of outstanding literary works dealing with drink. Organized into chapters reflecting these... Læs mere
"Talented and perceptive writer John Perkins Reynolds of the "Salem Zouaves"... Læs mere
Focuses on film noir set in non-urban settings. Through detailed readings of over 100 films set in suburbs, small towns, on the road, in the desert, borderlands... Læs mere
An account of one woman's travels through North Korea. Populated with the author's observations on the poverty of this country, the book predicts that one day the North Korean people will end their isolation and join the world's mainstream.
This complete history of the baseball league reveals how it persevered through three tumultuous seasons, fueled by the tight-knit community spirit of North Carolina Piedmont textile towns.
The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless... Læs mere
" Little is remembered about this trio of Hall of Famers. Crawford, the all-time triples leader, Heilmann, the last right-handed batter to hit .400, and Manush, another batting champion, each made his own mark on the game, detailed for the first time in this triple biography. "--
Indiana boasts a rich baseball tradition, with 10 native sons enshrined in Cooperstown. This biographical dictionary provides a close look at the lives of all 364 Hoosier big leaguers.
The Infield Fly Rule is the most misunderstood in baseball, and perhaps in all of sports. That makes it also the... Læs mere