The athlete's use of, the physicians knowledge of and the continuing controversy over anabolic steroids in competitive sports are addressed in this volume.
Before the commercialization of baseball it was quite normal for a player to be the manager of the team. Fred Stein explores the history of the phenomenon and presents 42 biographies of players who have filled this demanding dual role.
This biography, researched from sources including his personal memoirs, covers Andre Charlot's life and career from his youth in Paris to his time in... Læs mere
Known to the general public as a radio commentator on National Public Radio, Romanian-born essayist and poet Andrei Codrescu has developed a variety of voices throughout his career. This work explores Codrescu's writings and how they are a part of the surrealist tradition.
In the 1990s alone, more than 400 works on angels have been published. Throughout... Læs mere
"Ancient Egypt has long been a source of fascination in Western popular culture. This work traces how films... Læs mere
Takes you through more than 150 games of the regular season and World Series of 1957 Milwaukee Braves. Begining with a history of Braves franchise, this book provides an overview of the near-miss of 1956.
Archaeological digs have turned up sculptures in Inuit lands that are thousands of years old. The Inuit people are known not just for their sculpture but for their... Læs mere
Covering Anna Lee's early years in England to her final days in Hollywood, this memoir details her life and experiences. It also includes personal remembrances from her General Hospital co-stars.