Peter Morris-Keitel Libri

Exploring the evolution of baseball, this encyclopedic collection highlights the game's notable firsts, detailing innovations in rules, equipment, and playing styles from its inception to today. Rich with quotations from contemporary sources, it provides an engaging look at how these developments shaped the sport, making it a captivating resource for baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.

The evolution of the baseball catcher is explored through a historical lens, highlighting the significant changes in the position's demands and responsibilities. Initially positioned far from the batter without protective gear, catchers adapted to the introduction of the curveball in the 1870s, requiring extraordinary courage and quick reflexes. This shift not only emphasized the need for exceptional skill but also created a mystique around the position, suggesting that a great catcher could be pivotal to a team's success.

A ten-year-old boy named Willy takes on the monumental task of harvesting his family's potato crop to support their struggling farm and uplift his ailing grandfather's spirits. With his loyal dog, Searchlight, by his side, Willy's determination and resourcefulness shine as he tackles the challenges of farm life, showcasing themes of resilience and the bond between generations.

Focusing on the intricacies of baseball, this volume explores the significance of ballparks, fan culture, marketing strategies, and team dynamics. It delves into the historical context and evolution of various game elements, enhancing readers' understanding of baseball's impact on American culture. With nearly a thousand entries, it offers a comprehensive view of the sport's rich heritage, making it an essential read for enthusiasts seeking to deepen their appreciation for the national pastime.

The two monologues in this volume exolore the shattering of childhood innocence. The play opens up a moral minefield. Who can, or should, consent to what? Can anyone consent to something on the behalf of another? What power can anyone have over the mind and life of another?

The narrative explores the origins of baseball in America, tracing its roots to mid-nineteenth-century Americans who transitioned from rural life to urban environments. These individuals carried with them a beloved yet casual version of the game, highlighting the sport's evolution and cultural significance during a transformative period in American history.

In this conceivably authentic tale set in 2005 three young doctors are hauled over the coals for trifling, though politically sensitive, errors. Expecting to be struck off and unwilling to submit quietly our three heroines devise a plot in which each apparently mistreats another, so that their employers can then be sued. By ruse, skirmish and subterfuge they stir up havoc and embarrassment for their former bosses and though not all goes according to plan, with a media exposé, the seducing of an HR boss and a sprinkling of good luck, they give their backside-shielding chiefs a tough time and end up more self-assured and happier than most of their robotic and nodding-doll former colleagues. Despite a dash of colourful exaggeration, this is modern medicine. All who have suffered run-ins with wily and callous HR operatives or sampled the bovine colonic throughput of two-timing managers will find pleasure in this high-spirited yet credible tale.

A comprehensive guide to North Africa's most popular destination, this text features coverage of the resorts - Hammamet, Sousse, Port el Kantaoui - and their beaches, with details of excursions, including trips to the Star Wars film set; recommendations of places to eat and stay for all budgets; accounts of all the sights; advice on getting around the country; and background on Tunisian history, culture and society, wildlife, and the country's passion for football.