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Paperback. Looks into the early history of the baseball game and of the 150-year-old debate about its beginnings. This title tackles one stubborn misconception after another, debunking the enduring belief that baseball descended from the English game of rounders and revealing an explanation for the notorious myth - the Abner Doubleday-Cooperstown story. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: HBT; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5499 x 3564 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803262553
- ISBN
- 9780803262553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.92
€ 20.99
€ 20.92
Paperback. Celebrates the globalization of baseball while highlighting the different histories and cultures of the nations in which the sport is played. This collection of essays tells the story of America's national pastime as it spread across the world and underwent instructive, entertaining, and sometimes quirky changes in the process. Editor(s): Gmelch, George; Nathan, Daniel A. Num Pages: 528 pages, 28 photographs, 3 illustrations, 2 graphs, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFCA; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803276826
- ISBN
- 9780803276826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.37
€ 26.99
€ 25.37
Paperback. A comprehensive resource for building a baseball program for both the new and the experienced coach, this work includes techniques and materials for different aspects of the coach's job, from recruiting to training talent for each position. Series: Survival Guides. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JN; WSD; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 997.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787966218
- ISBN
- 9780787966218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.44
€ 41.99
€ 32.44
Paperback. The vast array of baseball collectibles is presented in a convenient full color format. Here are cards, games, Hartland statues, nodders, toys, dolls, pennants, and many more items. All have current values to aid the collector. Num Pages: 128 pages, over 200 color photos. BIC Classification: WC; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887401602
- ISBN
- 9780887401602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.23
€ 18.99
€ 14.23
Paperback. Play, watch, and understand America's favorite pastime Baseball continues to be a popular game both as a spectator sport and as a pastime. Since the publication of Baseball For Dummies, 3rd Edition, baseball teams have changed, new MLB stadiums have been built, and rules have been updated. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118510544
- ISBN
- 9781118510544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.44
€ 25.99
€ 19.44
Nearly every baseball-related board or table game produced from the 1860s to the 1960s is illustrated here with accurate captions that describe each one individually. The relationship between the board games and the professional game of baseball is described with tips to help date each and rate their condition. Num Pages: 160 pages, 325 color photos & illus. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780887407673
- ISBN
- 9780887407673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 32.42
€ 48.99
€ 32.42
Paperback. Talking about how to watch, research, and understand baseball, this book shows how easy it is to get data, process it, and use it to understand baseball. It lists many sources for contemporary and historical baseball data, and explains how to load it into a database for analysis. It then introduces statistical tools for understanding data. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 228 x 30. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780596009427
- ISBN
- 9780596009427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.89
€ 26.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. During the Civil War, Americans from homefront to battlefront played baseball as never before. This work gives us a commentary of the growth and transformation of baseball. It shows that the game was a vital part of the lives of many a soldier and civilian - and that baseball's popularity had everything to do with surging American nationalism. Num Pages: 168 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691130439
- ISBN
- 9780691130439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.81
€ 24.99
€ 18.81
Paperback. Playing in the storied Mexican League (an AAA affiliate of major league baseball), the "Tecos" had home parks on both sides of the US-Mexico border, in Laredo, Texas and in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. This book tells the story of the rise and demise of this team. Num Pages: 320 pages, 19 halftones 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780691007441
- ISBN
- 9780691007441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.29€ 42.15
€ 53.29
€ 42.15
Paperback. Defies conventional wisdom to explain why the unanimous Supreme Court opinion authored by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, which gave rise to Major League Baseball's exemption from antitrust law, was correct given the circumstances of the time. Num Pages: 296 pages, 26 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNCH; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252079757
- ISBN
- 9780252079757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.11
€ 38.99
€ 35.11
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780736042185
- ISBN
- 9780736042185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.70
€ 34.99
€ 31.70
Paperback. Mastering the skills in the field, on the mound, and at the plate has never been easier. Steps to Success allows you to learn at your own pace, providing detailed instruction, expert advice, practice drills, and self-assessments to gauge progress. A new entry in the best-selling sport instruction series, this highly visual, easy-to-use guide is ideal for novice and intermediate players and coaches alike. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: WSJT. Dimension: 219 x 280 x 18. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781492504573
- ISBN
- 9781492504573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.78
€ 24.99
€ 23.78
Hardback. This book, based on extensive interviews and Alexander's journals, is filled with memorable characters, pithy lessons, snapshots of American life, and a big picture of America's pastime from one of its great off-the-field players. Num Pages: 200 pages, 20 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803245013
- ISBN
- 9780803245013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.52
€ 33.52
Paperback. With its account of great players, notable characters, and the changing fortunes of teams over the years, the book supplies a vital chapter in the history of Major League Baseball. Num Pages: 232 pages, 8 tables. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 13. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803239944
- ISBN
- 9780803239944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.88
€ 23.99
€ 21.88
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115573
- ISBN
- 9780691115573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.13€ 51.02
€ 65.13
€ 51.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691171111
- ISBN
- 9780691171111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.87
€ 42.99
€ 30.87
Paperback. Contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic loops, rolls and spins that make up the aerobatic repertoire. The book takes the pilot through ground training, aircraft and equipment limitations, the physical effects on the human body, and air exercises and manoeuvres. Num Pages: 150 pages, 80 line drawings and diagrams. BIC Classification: WSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 219 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 150
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853101083
- ISBN
- 9781853101083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 242 color photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 6. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764325052
- ISBN
- 9780764325052
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.23
€ 18.99
€ 14.23
Paperback. Series: Official U.S. Olympic Committee Sports S. Num Pages: 100 pages, illus. BIC Classification: WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Griffin Publishing United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580000710
- ISBN
- 9781580000710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.84
€ 15.99
€ 11.84
Paperback. Series: Official U.S. Olympic Committee Sports S. Num Pages: 100 pages, illus. BIC Classification: WN; WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 11. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Griffin Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580000734
- ISBN
- 9781580000734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.84
€ 15.99
€ 11.84