The Wide World of Suzie Mallard

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This delightful children's book chronicles a year in the life of Suzie Mallard, from her birth on the Canadian prairies to her migration south in the fall. Everything follows its natural course - until Suzie is suddenly knocked from the sky by a storm somewhere in the lower Mississippi Valley. Rescued by a young girl named Alicia, Suzie regains her health and yearns to return to the northern nesting grounds as the days grow longer and warmer. Will Alicia let her go or keep her forever safe in the pen she has built beneath the live oak tree? Alicia's decision to allow Suzie to continue her journey offers an important lesson about the lives of ducks and other wild creatures. (10 x 8 3/4, 32 pages, color illustrations)

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Phenomenon book

pretty book, but...

great introduction for beginners

Good introduction to player skills and roles

A nice start for novices

Rugby Skills, Tactics & Rules
Tony Williams , and Gordon Hunter
Manufacturer: Firefly Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1552095460

Book Description

Second only to soccer as an internationally loved field game, the hard-hitting sport of rugby is growing in popularity in North America. This spirited guide to the game is packed with superb, full color, action photographs of great players from around the world demonstrating fantastic rugby tackling, scrummaging, rucking, mauling, kicking, lineouts and running. The authors, experts with international experience as players and coaches, describe the many tactical and skill aspects of the game: Scrums; Passing; The Lineout; Kicking; Rucks; Backline Attack; Mauls; Blind-Side; Attack; Tackling; The Try; Backline Defence; Rules; and Running.

High-impact photographs and concise, no-nonsense text combine for an action-packed guide to the modern, skillful game that is top-class rugby. Rugby Skills, Tactics & Rules will excite, entertain and enthrall players at all levels and rugby fans young and old. A 32 page section details the rules, plus sidebars throughout relate great, historic moments from international rugby play.

Customer Reviews:

Phenomenon book.......2006-02-25

So far i have found all the little details i needed to know about the game. Easy to follow presentation too, two thumbs way up.

pretty book, but..........2005-04-07

lots of nice colour pictures, but a little basic for all but the absolute beginner.

great introduction for beginners.......2004-11-30

I play Rugby and this is a good book for someone ne to the game. It explains quite clearly the different tactics for different positions and has good photographs to show you It's really helpful for beginners of any age.

Good introduction to player skills and roles.......2003-09-19

This book is a good introduction to the roles of the players and the skills they have to learn. It would be suitable for someone new to playing rugby and wanting an overview, or a spectator wanting to learn more about what they are watching. There probably isn't enough detail in the descriptions for players wanting to improve their technique.

The book is loaded full of colour photographs of rugby players in action, mostly from New Zealand domestic matches and international matches. One thing I would have liked is more diagrams supporting the text (even in exchange for some of the photos). There are hardly diagrams at all.

The text is well-written and easy to understand.

A nice start for novices.......2002-09-08

The book is very handy and actually has nice photographs, but it is targeted to a novice or a "fresh start" rugby enthusiast. Keeping this point in mind, it is a remarkable work, both in style and guise, because skills, tactics and rules are clearly explained.

The text is simple but quite serious, hence being rugby an "informal" sport, a better explanation should be devised for some particular events during the match. The lineout is a typical example: in fact the rule, which permit an aided 6-foot plus gentleman to hover in the air waiting for the oval, must have been thought up by a three-quarter who flew Harriers (the famous vertical landing fighter airplane!). This strange engagement is characterized by a devastatingly human exertion, that is the pathological damage this may cause the unsuspecting jumper's groin when his shorts is pulled sharply upwards by two herculean "thrusters"! So far for the tactics!!

Another amusing rule too seriously explained is when the front rows collapse during a set scrum. The refree (the usual scapegoat for italian fans!!!) gives a penalty against the prop that goes down first. He may be the less potent of the two, the more tired or simply could quite easily have slipped, but no!, the sanction is quick,steadfast and irrevocable: he did on purpose, shame on him! Since the international refrees are not robust specimen of human race, with large diameter trunks and necks, they wrongfully suppose that above huge necks there is little capacity for gray matter. So the modern prop will use this misconception to his advantage when there is a scrum nearby the Opposition try line. Thus, by all means, usually illegal, he will check the opposite prop's thrust while collapsing, therefore automatically gaining a penalty kick from the best position ever. That's what we call a teamwork!!

That said, I will recommend this volume to anyone interested in this wonderful game, but getting in touch with its rules for the first time.

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How To Play Rugby: Skills, Tactics, Rules
F N S Creek , and Don Rutherford
Manufacturer: COLES PUBLISHING CO LIMITED
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PUW4KY

Book Description

From the award winning team that produced the best selling Ultimate Guitar Book comes the most comprehensive book about the electric guitar. Its A-to-Z format covers more than 120 makers from around the world and details their successes and failures through 1,200 unique color, studio quality photographs. The book focuses on the iconic electric guitar with an introduction that places the electric guitar in a historical context, running from early acoustic instruments in the 16th century to amplification experiments in the 1930's. The main body of the book is the A-to-Z of brands, covering the key 65-year period from 1935 to 2000.

Customer Reviews:

Oops!.......2007-09-02

I bought this book and later I bought "Totally Guitar" by Tony Bacon. Then I noticed the latter had incorporated all of this Illustrated Encyclopedia (of which Bacon is co-author) in his new book. So with Totally Guitar Totally Guitar: The Definitive Guide you get two books for the price of one.
If you're only looking for Guitar models, the Illustrated History is brilliant, but if you're looking for a lot more on the side for the same dollars, try Totally Guitar.

A dream come true!.......2007-05-14

Just what I was waiting for, all the guitars I had dreamed about together in a fantastic display of luxury photographs together with their history and general background. The best guitar exhibition at reasonable price.Terrific pictures and very good paper quality. A must for every guitar afficionado!

Guitar bible.......2007-02-08

This is a great encyclopedia, but I find it still lacks some information concering the big Far East brands.

Really good info on vintage guitar corporations........2006-12-05

This book is very professional and entertaining to read. It covers all of the basics and then some. It is probably 10 yrs old by now, but the info shared is relevant and the pics bring you back to yesteryear. This book includes even the older obsolete popular guitars, such as Harmony which was mass produced and found on nearly every other teenagers bunk bed during the 70's. I have 3 vintage guitars, Fender Tele, Hamer Special and now Ibanez 540 S and these are all included. Also is Danelectro which I own and the history includes the company from NJ to when it shut down to Korean models. Very good coffee table book for anyone who is moderately interested in guitars. I have seen all of the books out there and this is probably the most direct and simple one without condescending tone.

Great history and beautiful photos.......2005-11-25

This book is now showing up as a remainder at under ten dollars-- at that price there's no reason anyone interested in electric guitars would not have a copy. It offers a generic history of the electic guitar that will be familiar to anyone at all versed in the intstrument; what's unique here is the comprehensive coverage of factory-built guitars over the past 80 years. Every company I've heard of (and several I've not) is covered. Gibson, Fender, et al. get long sections and dozens of photos, but even lesser-known importers like Aria are given strong coverage. For those who have only heard about makes like Mosrite, Teisco, Framus, etc. there are great photos and strong histories. As an aspiring guitar builder I bought the book for the photos; the well written text is an added bonus.

Maran Illustrated - Guitar (Maran Illustrated)

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Excellent! A Complete and Thorough Guitar Book!
An outstanding instructional which stands apart from similar-sounding guitar 'how-to' guides
This is the best Educative Book
Another Maran success...
The best beginner's book I've seen!

Maran Illustrated - Guitar (Maran Illustrated)
Tim Martin , and The Maran Family
Manufacturer: Thomson Course Technology
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592008607

Book Description

This book is packed with step-by-step instructions covering all you need to know about playing the guitar. Look inside to find: how to read chord diagrams, tablature and written music * articulation techniques, including bending, vibrato, hammer-ons and slides * sections on playing blues, rock, folk and country and classical guitar * guitar maintenance, including restringing the guitar and adjusting the action. The Maran family teamed up with Tim Martin - the head of the Guitar Department at the Merriam School of Music, which is an internationally recognized center for music education. In addition, Tim is an active session musician, specializing in live performance and studio recording.

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Excellent! A Complete and Thorough Guitar Book! .......2007-04-16

I have several guitar books as I have been learning to play for the past 2 years. I have alot of instructional books and learned bits and pieces. This book is an excellent resource and covers almost every topic in great detail. Everything from chords, picking, blues, rock and country guitar, guitar effects, amps, etc. Also includes instruction and pictures on repairing and maintaining your guitar, adjusting the action, changing strings, etc. A valuable resource and worth owning yourself.

An outstanding instructional which stands apart from similar-sounding guitar 'how-to' guides.......2005-09-05

Want to learn guitar from a book? There are plenty of slimmer guides on the market - but none with the depth and detail of Moran Illustrated Guitar, which packs in color illustrations of techniques. From playing different kinds of chords to power rock, single notes, slides, string muting and much more, Moran Illustrated Guitar packs in the step-by-step close-up color photos so it's hard to go wrong. An outstanding instructional which stands apart from similar-sounding guitar 'how-to' guides.

This is the best Educative Book .......2005-08-03

This book I would extremely, highly recommended for beginners and I mean it. Sure I might be just a kid but trust me I have this book and I know a good book when I see one. Its more likely to keep you occupied since it in color and it shows you pictures of everything so you can see and understand the things it tells you to do. This book tells the history, parts, basic concepts, how to hold, fretting, picking, tuning, how to practice on, how to play a guitar for all acoustic, classical, and electric types of guitars. It shows you practicing techniques and doesn't just say to do things you don't understand. Teaches you to play different chords (barre chords and power chords), strumming patterns, single notes, and suggests songs for practice. Teaches you to read tablature(sheet music for guitars), chord diagrams, guitar symbols. Teaches different types of music rock, blues, folk, country, and classical guitar. Great thing about it is you should buy this book before purchasing a guitar because it gives you a lot of tips on which type of guitar you want to purchase. Explains "all" the care and maintainace required in a guitar and "all" its accessories. Mentions home recording for people who are starting to make bands, CDs or stuff. It has suggestions for reference material as well if you can't find the information you want. I don't think I disliked this book at all. For all the tiny details they might of not included I would look at the reference material for that. They don't specifically talk about certain guitars but more in general. (...)

Another Maran success... .......2005-07-04

Maran Graphics has once again come out with a book that absolutely rocks... Maran Illustrated Guitar.

Content: Guitar Basics; Getting Ready To Play; Reading Music; Playing Basic Chords; Playing Barre Chords And Power Chords; Playing Single Notes; Articulation Techniques; Playing Rock Guitar; Playing The Blues; Playing Folk And Country Music; Playing Classical Guitar; Buying A Guitar; Guitar Accessories; Guitar Care And Maintenance; Home Recording; Quick Reference; Index

As with all other Maran Illustrated books, they've done an excellent job combining clear photos and instructive illustrations to guide you during the learning process. They even use multiple exposure photos with "ghosting" to show fingering sequences so that you can tell what movement should be combined with finger positioning. Very nicely done. In addition to just showing you how to play, they also cover the history of guitars and the masters of the instrument. It ends up giving you an appreciation for the instrument that you don't normally see in a "how to play" book. I like how they go beyond mere mechanics to show you how to care for your instrument, from stringing to cleaning to transportation. Basically, this covers the entire spectrum of the subject.

I've often wanted to learn to play the guitar. My wife plays and one of my sons play. I can't say that I have a lot of time to learn it right now, but at least I now have the main tool I need to help me get there when I'm ready. Excellent book, and highly recommended if you want to learn to play...

The best beginner's book I've seen!.......2005-06-25

Back in high school (a LONG time ago) I dabbled in guitar, but haven't touched one in decades. I've been seriously thinking about taking up this instrument again when, lo and behold, a review copy of "Maran's Illustrated Guitar" showed up in my mailbox -- probably because I've reviewed other books with creative graphics layouts. It certainly wasn't because of any expertise on the guitar! But God works in strange ways, they say...

This book is absolutely the best beginner's guide I've seen, and the one I'm actually using to learn the guitar. It covers everything from the history of the guitar, famous guitarists, types of guitars (classical, acoustic, electric), how to buy, clean, repair, change strings, perform adjustments and maintenance -- and of course, how to play it. Not only does this book have the usual chord charts, it has actual photos showing how to place the fingers on the frets. And it doesn't just cover basic chords. It also includes a section on reading music and playing single notes -- something I did not find in other beginner's books. After learning the basics, you can turn to specific chapters for pointers on Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, or Classical guitar, with different picking and strumming styles clearly explained. (For each section, the model holding the guitar is dress appropriately for the genre -- a nice touch!) There is also a chapter on amplifers and other equipment for electric guitar players, and a section on setting up a home recording studio.

One of the best things I learned is that there are now electronic tuners for guitars (and most other instruments) -- something that did not exist in my high school days. I immediately bought one. As with everything else in this book, there was a clear description of the types of tuners, the pros and cons of each, etc., complete with photos.

The graphical layout is very well done and pleasing to the eye. The photos are interspersed with the text to get away from the boring "Gutenberg box" effect. Another plus is that the binding is flexible enough for the book to lay flat while playing -- a major convenience when both of your hands are busy holding the guitar. In short, this is a beautiful book and a pleasure to use. Highly recommended!

Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

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Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia

Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia
Dave Hunter
Manufacturer: Thunder Bay Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592236766

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Despite changes in music over the years, the acoustic guitar remains the most popular musical instrument in the world. Now fans can celebrate the acoustic guitar in the most comprehensive guide ever produced, covering decades of great instruments and the people who played them, in this new paperback edition of the best-selling hardcover volume!

• The acoustic guitar has been around for centuries and has survived amplifiers, electric guitars, synthesizers — and even PeteTownshend of The Who.

• Virtually every maker and every brand of guitar — from Alvarez to Zemaitis — appears in the all-embracing Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia.

• This edition includes more than 1,200 photographs, memorabilia, and lots of vintage and contemporary ads featuring the likes of Bill Haley for Gibson and Slash for Guild.

• Additionally featured is an astonishing library of some of the greatest axe players of all time! Check out Elvis Presley and Eric Clapton with their Martins, The Beatles and Johnny Cash with their Gibsons, and Mark Knopflet with his National.

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Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia .......2007-02-06

Gorgeous full-page and large-sized color photos throughout pack an illustrated encyclopedia of acoustic guitars which surveys the history, changing styles, and evolution of both acoustic guitars and playing methods. Here is a book any music history library will want: its oversized presentation allows for some lovely displays, its chapters organized by guitar maker encourages audiences to browse by specialty, and its lively interviews with major guitar players and makers alike are both fun and informative.

Diane C. Donovan
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Maran Illustrated - Piano (Maran Illustrated)

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A beautiful treatment of a "how-to" subject...
And now Yes, You Too can really learn to play the piano!

Maran Illustrated - Piano (Maran Illustrated)
The Maran Family , and Frank Horvat
Manufacturer: Thomson Course Technology
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 159200864X

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This book is packed with step-by-step instructions covering all you need to know about playing the piano. Look inside to find: how to read music * scales and chords * special playing techniques * how to improvise and play with others * sections on playing classical, rock, jazz, blues and pop music * how to buy and care for a piano * plenty of practice pieces to help you develop your skills. The Maran family teamed up with Frank Horvat - an active piano and theory teacher and a member of the College of Examiners for the Royal Conservatory of Music. In addition to teaching and making concert appearances as a performer, Frank also composes for live concert and film genres.

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A beautiful treatment of a "how-to" subject..........2005-06-13

I was recently sent a copy of the book Maran Illustrated Piano from the maranGraphics Development Group. It's another subject treatment using the "maran illustrated" technique, and again it's an excellent work...

Chapter List: Piano Basics; The Basics of Reading Music; Basic Hand Positions; Playing Scales; Playing Chords; Beyond the Basics of Reading Music; Tips to Improve Your Playing; Special Playing Techniques; Improvising and Playing with Others; Styles of Music; Buying and Caring for Your Piano; Quick Reference; Index

The Maran books use a graphic-intensive format with liberal use of color and heavy-stock paper. With Frank Horvat as the technical consultant, they take the reader through an informative history of the piano, famous composers, and the structure of the piano (along with the various styles and related instruments). From there, they get into how to read music as well as the basic hand positioning for playing. The material on reading music is well done for anyone who needs to acquire that skill, even if they aren't interested in the piano. The book then starts to show how to play scales, chords, and progressively more difficult pieces. It would be very easy to use this book to do your own self-learning program, and it'd be a great way to figure out if you want to take the next step and find a piano teacher to help you progress.

The illustrations and photography of hand placement jump off the pages with the high-quality printing and paper. The pictures of Horvat sitting at the piano look a little stilted, but there's only so much "action" you can add to those settings. The only photo series I didn't much care for in the book have to do with the piano pedals. The pedal photos have someone's black shoe, white sock, and bare leg in the frame. That's just wrong... :-)

Shoes and socks aside, this is an excellent choice if you are looking to learn how to play the piano on your own. You will gain a solid foundation with the instrument, and from there you can take it to whatever level appeals to you...

And now Yes, You Too can really learn to play the piano!.......2005-06-07

For all the many self-help, how-to books published The Maran Family has polished the book-led guide to learning to a fare-thee-well. This well-conceived and very well written book is an excellent introduction to the joys of sitting down in front of a piano keyboard and actually creating music instead of fantasies.

As one of the maranGraphics books (others include such wide ranging topics as Weight Training, Computer Guides, Dog training, Guitar, Yoga, and Knitting and Crocheting!), this volume uses the technical consulting of Frank Horvat, a composer, performer and piano teacher, and then applies the approach to the keyboard in a highly visual series of photographs and schematics that begin a survey of the types of keyboard instruments, the history of the piano, and progress to the basics of what makes a piano make music and ultimately walks the willing student through a very sound technique of learning.

As a life-long pianist I am amazed at the facility developed in this beautifully designed book. For those who question learning to play the piano by a 'how to' book, just peruse the careful steps and clarity of instruction offered by this helpful guide. Much musicology is included and many examples of fine piano music are used in the lessons. Whether it is the classical route you wish or the popular medium of chord based music or the intricacies of blues and improvisation, the steps are here. At the end of the book is a fine discussion on how to choose your piano from the many types that exist and even a discussion on the various periods of piano music history (although brief these are succinctly to the point).

Terrific for the adults who moan 'if I'd only taken lessons as a child' as well for the young students who are willing to commit to the goal of learning to 'make their own music', this Illustrated Guide to the Piano is a solid source of didactics. And for those addicted to the computer, there are even "MP3 files available to listen to and play along with for all the chords, scales, exercises and practice pieces in this book." Truly a book for the 21st Century! Grady Harp, June 05

Guitar Chord Bible: Over 500 Illustrated Chords for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz, and Classical

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Your search is over!
Great book for visual learning types. Good tips for chord usage too.

Guitar Chord Bible: Over 500 Illustrated Chords for Rock, Blues, Soul, Country, Jazz, and Classical
Phil Capone
Manufacturer: Chartwell Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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Your search is over!.......2007-01-13

Without going into a lot of detail...this is THE guitar chord book. Loaded with chords, explanations, fretting pictures, styles.

...if you looking for a thorough chord listing, this is definately it!

Great book for visual learning types. Good tips for chord usage too........2006-07-29

I picked this book after looking through several at the bookstore. What I liked about it was that it had lots of chords and it gave you some of the "logic" behind the chord and why/where you might use them. Most other books just have lots of chord pictures laid out on the page which I did not find helpful.

Also this book shows an actual photo of a hand playing the chord which I liked. The book's tablature (chord pictures) shows which note is the root in the chord which I also liked.

Another cool thing is that the book is spiral bound so that it will lay open flat. This is really helpful when you're actually playing your guitar chords and not holding the book.

So while this book doesn't have 1000's of chords like some do (it doesn't get into a lot of "fancy" chords--suspended, 11ths, 13ths, etc) it does give you 500 of the most useful ones. I also like the appendixes that have more blues, jazz, rock chords.

It's a good book all in all.

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Illustrated Book of Musical Instruments
Max Wade-Matthew
Manufacturer: Southwater
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1844760871

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An illustrated guide to instruments and their history, with specially commissioned photographs of all the instruments of theorchestra.

Harmony: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock 3rd Edition

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Harmony: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock 3rd Edition
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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Release Date: 1984-12-13

Book of the Piano: An Illustrated History

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Book of the Piano: An Illustrated History
Mark Zilberquit
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Illustrated Book of Musical Instruments

Manufacturer: SOUTHWATER
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GTHZP8

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock Rev and Updat (Salamander Book)

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ABBA to ZAPPA

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock Rev and Updat (Salamander Book)
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517534118
Release Date: 1988-12-12

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ABBA to ZAPPA.......2000-11-30

Got this book in 1988, wow its still on my shelf, ufortunately I cut some of the rock stars pictures out and pinned them on my wall (also in the late 80's). Well, I do not even feel worthy of this book, its for the original hard rockers that can remember all these groups. I will sell it, I cut out Bob Marley, and most of the reggae guys pictures only.

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Coached and nurtured by their father, Bob and Rex Whitman are promising high school baseball stars. Their world turns upside down when they learn their father has died suddenly while umpiring another high school baseball game. Bob assumes the role of the eldest in the family and Rex falls apart. As the family moves through the rituals of death, Bob and Rex recall their father's lessons, bringing both pain and healing.

Each chapter is preceded by a quotation about baseball from a famous person and gives readers pause: "Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting."

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Baseball Scholarships.......2003-03-15

In the book Strike Three!Take Your base by Frosty Woodride. Two boys named Rex and Bob Whitman are going to get scholarships for playing baseball. When their world turns up side down, because their dad dies while refing a game. His last words were. "strike three, take your base". But Bob takes charge and Rex falls apart. As the book goes on ,you learn about true love for your family members, because when your family member is gone and will never comeback. Then you'll relize how much you really loved them. In this book, you'll learn about baseball. If you like baseball read this book! Even if you don't like baseball, still read it.

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