Traces the development of baseball in New Orleans from its earliest recorded games in 1859 through the end of the 19th century, with a particular focus on the New Orleans Pelicans.
"This work examines humankind's relationship with the environment in the context of Judeo-Christian theological... Læs mere
For many fans in the 1940s and 1950s, it wasn't the exploits of major leagues that made baseball so popular. It was the local minor league heroes--often lacking the talent or luck to make it to the majors--who dominated their thoughts of baseball.
This guide to eating disorders for teenagers, their families and others involved in their lives defines what the diseases are, considers who suffers from them and why, discusses the warning signs and complications, and covers associated disorders.
Includes 37 articles that examine different aspects of economic development, including a general introduction to the... Læs mere
On December 7, 1864, a drummer boy from Newark, New Jersey, William McGee, was credited with leading a Federal force to a sharp and decisive victory over... Læs mere
Explores the history of the St. Paul Gophers and their rivals, the Minneapolis... Læs mere
A versatile performer, Eddie Foy contributed to the development of popular theater from the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties, from... Læs mere
Offers an account of the symptoms, causes and treatments of anorexia nervosa. This book covers the paradox of self-annihilation for self-preservation, the... Læs mere
Born in Indiana, Edd Roush eventually received two National League batting titles and became a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. This title presents an account of Roush's life, and focuses on the events of the 1919 Black Sox World series.
With chapters on The Sound of Music, Milk and Honey, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, The Rothschilds, Rags, Ragtime and The Producers, this examines... Læs mere
Did modern baseball spontaneously arise from the genius of the American people? Did professionalism arise from a desire to make a business? This work... Læs mere