Holland covers the heroes, the sidekicks, the cowgirls and the bad guys in this encyclopaedia of B western actors. For each performer he provides a biographical sketch and career description, as well as photographs and a filmography.
Jack Coombs rose to deadball-era stardom as the ace of Connie Mack's Athletics, winners of back-to-back world championships in 1910 and 1911. One of few players of his day... Læs mere
When baseball teams began competing in Milwaukee in the 1860s the game, though still recognizably... Læs mere
Examines advertising for McDonald's, Levi's, Frito-Lay, and Coca-Cola used in Poland from 1990 to 2005. This book contains case... Læs mere
Provides an overview of grain milling in Floyd County, Virginia, from 1770 to the present day. Topics covered include the... Læs mere
Studies the life and times of Saint Perpetua, Saint Felicity and their companions, all martyred at Carthage in 203 AD. This book includes the first English translations of French archaeological scholarship covering the discovery of the martyrs' tombs.
Intends to acquaint readers with the brilliant short stories of Ring Lardner, who was the first and remains one of the best contemporary baseball... Læs mere
It's been more than a century since Connecticut had big league baseball - and many fans... Læs mere
This is an indispensable research tool for those who are interested in getting information about the prominent personalities in the past seven... Læs mere
This engaging story is a behind-the-scenes look at the heyday of the Hollywood cliffhanger, the making of the movies, and the people involved in them.
Chronicles the Chicago Cubs' 1935 season and the many on- and off-field events that impacted the game for years to come. Fans who had once turned... Læs mere
This volume tells the story of how Sunday baseball went from being an illegal activity in most areas of the US in... Læs mere