Lifestyle, sport & leisure
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Lifestyle, sport & leisure
Hardback. Beyond the statistical record of this truly great baseball player, this book focuses on Mel Ott's personal life, his strong family ties, and the contributions that he made to the game of baseball. This volume is enhanced by intimate contact with the Ott family, particularly his daughters Lyn and Barbara, both of whom contributed to the story. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810845985
- ISBN
- 9780810845985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.48
€ 102.48
Hardback. Football's Stars of Summer reviews each year of this classic series, including the excitement of selecting the college players; the frequent battles between the two sides over game rules; and the All-Stars' grueling pre-game training camps in the heat of summer, that often produced plenty of surprises for everyone. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840270
- ISBN
- 9780810840270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.99
€ 157.99
Hardback. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; JHBS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839274
- ISBN
- 9780810839274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.95
€ 157.95
Hardback. Billy Sunday, American evangelist, was also known well as a former professional baseball player. This work explores Sunday's professional baseball career, not to challenge his reputation, but rather to examine the coming of age of an interesting and important character in American history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837270
- ISBN
- 9780810837270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.45
€ 102.45
Hardback. Despite the increasing focus on the connection between sports and societal values, football has been left relatively unexplored. This text aims to fill this gap in sports history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JHM; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810836853
- ISBN
- 9780810836853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.62
€ 102.62
Hardback. The first biography of one of the most adventurous and influential figures in baseball history. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810834545
- ISBN
- 9780810834545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.25
€ 112.25
Hardback. Documented through newspaper clippings, written inquiries, memoirs and personal accounts, this text records not only the results, the goalscorers, the lineup teams that made up the American Soccer League from 1921 to 1931, but uncovers as much information as possible about the teams and players. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 560 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 38. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810834293
- ISBN
- 9780810834293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.51
€ 184.51
Hardback. More than 1,200 citations, ranging from making masks in kindergarten to academic books on the anthropological theory of masks. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AFK; GBCR; JFCK; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833609
- ISBN
- 9780810833609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.23
€ 136.23
Hardback. Deals with various features of life in Paris, from biographical sketches of personalities such as Coco Chanel, to principal districts and monuments of the city such as the Louvre, and luxury shops such as Fauchon. Thematic entries deal with institutions such as hospitals, commercial and cultural activities past and present and customs and language. Translator(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions. Num Pages: 392 pages, 16 b&w photographs, 4 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTB; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833180
- ISBN
- 9780810833180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.80
€ 171.80
Hardback. Voigt explores the historical origins of baseball from stick-and-ball games, through the popular players, significant rules changes, and seedy business practices of the final years of the 19th century, years that were crucial to the formation of baseball as it is played today. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 354 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833098
- ISBN
- 9780810833098
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.39
€ 130.39
Hardback. Chronicles the rise of night baseball. David Pietrusza balances precise research with an eye for intriguing anecdotal material. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 13 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833074
- ISBN
- 9780810833074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.75
€ 108.75
Hardback. Traces how the assimilation process of various ethnic groups in Chicago was facilitated by participation in sports from 1830-1940. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; JFC; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833050
- ISBN
- 9780810833050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.89
€ 101.89
hardcover. This selective bibliography of nearly 6,000 items concentrates on monographs published during the last fifty years, updating other major bibliographies on the Australasian and South Pacific region. Series: The Scarecrow Area Bibliographies Series. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1M; GBCR; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 39. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832404
- ISBN
- 9780810832404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.23
€ 212.23
Hardback. Given the popularity of all types of skating-on the ice, on the boards, and on the streets-why isn't roller skating an Olympic event? The answers -and there are many-are likely to anger and astound readers in turn. The volume also explores the past and present world of competitive roller skating. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830486
- ISBN
- 9780810830486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.09
€ 118.09
hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; JFC; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830479
- ISBN
- 9780810830479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.29
€ 108.29
Hardback. Covering the U.S. and Canada, this compact guide lists aquariums by city and state or province and gives explicit, easy-to-follow instructions on how to find each, either by car or by public transportation. Num Pages: 199 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; WNGF; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810829237
- ISBN
- 9780810829237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.51
€ 91.51
Hardback. Essential for all oriental rug scholars, collectors, dealers, and Islamic art historians, this is the first comprehensive bibliography written in English on oriental rug literature. Num Pages: 757 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBCR; WFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 757
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828995
- ISBN
- 9780810828995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 218.58
€ 218.58
hardcover. This book details the history of the World Cup Soccer Competition from 1930 to 1990. It also includes a detailed record of every game played by the U.S. men's and women's national teams in international competition between 1885 and July 1993, at the senior level of play. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 366 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828810
- ISBN
- 9780810828810
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.88
€ 135.88
Hardback. Comprehensive evaluations that include bibliographic data, physical descriptions (with height and width in inches), topics and coverage, noteworthy qualities, and citations to reviews in library and subject journals. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; GLH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828667
- ISBN
- 9780810828667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.38
€ 100.38
Hardback. "Overview of the history of books and communications..written for the layperson and student." -JAL GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE Series: History of the Book. Num Pages: 328 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: HBT; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 219 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828520
- ISBN
- 9780810828520
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.92
€ 135.92
Hardback. Do you need a good film about sport for the classroom or for a rainy day activity? This filmography grew out of the editor's search for films suitable for use in the classroom. The filmography briefly describes the content of each film and video. In addition, each entry provides the applicable age range, from elementary school through adult. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: APF; GBCR; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 220 x 15. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810827394
- ISBN
- 9780810827394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.97
€ 104.97
Hardback. Lists more than 2,000 different programs, details of the program's airing, availability, and, where appropriate, story lines. Includes indexes of over 8,000 performers and program titles. Num Pages: 825 pages. BIC Classification: APW; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 825
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810825901
- ISBN
- 9780810825901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.38
€ 252.38
Hardback. Editor(s): Heard, J. Norman; Hoover, Jimmie H. Num Pages: 524 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GBCR; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 10 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810824645
- ISBN
- 9780810824645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.20
€ 205.20
Hardback. Catalogs books on sporting and related material from the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. through 1988. Num Pages: 1194 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; WSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810823334
- ISBN
- 9780810823334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 322.02
€ 322.02