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by John Ross, Barbara McKinney
ISBN: 0393050793
Hardcover: 288 pages
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. This book appears in a like new condition with light reading wear, but has an inscription/ writing on the first page. No further imperfections.
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Good Starting Point
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-07-11
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
My husband and I had both grown up with dogs, but during college and our first few years in the work force, knew we didn't have time to give a dog the full attention it needed. So when I had some time off and we decided to get a dog, we were both a bit rusty. This book was a good refresher course, and had some good new tips. The training chapters were basic--but basics are really all you need if you're not going to be showing or putting your dog through agility trials. I thought that it was particularly useful that the authors talked about correcting ingrained behaviors often seen in adult dogs who haven't been given structure in their previous homes. In the end, though, there are a lot of questions I still have. I feel as though there was a lot of wind-up about what to expect in a shelter dog, but not as much detailed follow-through about some things. The advice on crate-training, for example, was pretty thin. All in all, though, I enjoyed reading it and it gave me enough information that I was prepared when we got the call about our rescue dog.
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helpful, but not a bible
Rating (4)
Date: 2005-01-16
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have found this book to be helpful. I'm an experienced dog owner - of some great successes and some not so successful. I thought I knew a great deal; but I learned some new things. I have recently seriously considered adopting a dog, but this book made some of the trade-offs more clear (particularly the risks I would take with small children). It was worth the read just to understand better why a dog mounths.
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Good reference on dealing w/behavior issues in rescue dogs
Rating (4)
Date: 2003-07-22
17 out of 17 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book was recommended to me by some fellow rescue workers. I'm an experienced rescue worker and dog breeder.I fully recommend this book to those who: 1. Are new to rescue dogs.
2. Need to know some of the typical behaviors a rescue dog may exhibit.
3. Need a refresher course on foundational basics of rehabilitating rescue dogs.
4. Need affirmation about good methods used in modifying negative dog behaviors.
5. Want to rehabilitate any dog that exhibits negative or undesired behavior(s).
To the experienced dog rescue workers like me, this book offers nothing new. It may be obvious to some readers that this author has spent many years in dog training but not indepth actual shelter work. However,I was happy to see that, although the author lacked a lot of personal shelter experience, he had invested and employed a good amount of homework and research worthy of a useful book. Through his writing, I could read the experienced views of shelter workers he'd interviewed prior to writing this book. This book is written fairly simply. The author wrote very much as if he were standing next to you talking with you. His verbiage is simple and easy to understand. He uses case-in-point examples that are helpful in clarifying his point and method. Occasionally, the author would title a paragraph where I expected to get much more out of the following text than what was present. On these instances, I felt like I was left hanging and looking for more. On the whole, I was delighted to find the author's approach to be factual, experienced, compassionate, common sense and fairly comprehensive. I really enjoyed reading the author's common sense views when he addressed some of the dog world's trendy idealisms. I'm certain that many idealists will disagree with his views because he is common sense yet not abusive. His 'middle-of-the-road views' don't pander to either of the extremes in dog training (harsh discipline versus no discipline). I felt the author's views to be well balanced and obviously experienced. Overall, this book is a good type of manual for foundational dog training with an emphasis on how that relates to an adopted rescue dog. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. And I hope people who either have adopted or plan to adopt a dog will read this book and keep it on hand for reference. I plan to keep my copy, too. To someone preparing to adopt, two other books you may enjoy are: -The Other End Of The Leash
-The Adoption Option: choosing & raising the shelter dog for you
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Excellent resource
Rating  (5)
Date: 2003-04-18
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
As a 4 year volunteer dog walker/trainer at my local humane society and also the owner of two adopted dogs, I found this book useful and straightforward. At the shelter we see many people with unrealistic ideas of what to expect from our shelter dogs (this applies to any dog whether it's a shelter dog or from a responsible breeder or from any of the myriad of other sources.) This book explains some of the issues that can come up and gives practical advice on addressing the issues. I also like the fact that the owners give information on training a pet dog, rather than "obedience" training. This book gives solid advice to people who just want to have a good relationship with their new dog. The writers stress the importance of structure and clarity when communicating with your new dog. As the owner of two adopted dogs, I will tell you that it takes effort and I will also tell you that I wouldn't have it any other way. What you get back from these dogs far outweighs the effort that goes in. If you are thinking of getting a dog, whether it be "adopted" or purchased, please do some homework first and understand the type of dog you are getting and examine your expectations and then decide if you want to go through with the decision which is a long commitment. All that being said, if you decide you want to share your life with a dog, please VISIT YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER and check out what they have. You'll be surprised. You will find purebred dogs, adult dogs who have good manners, young adult dogs "who need a little training", puppies and some marvelous mixes of all shapes and sizes. Some of these dogs have "baggage" and "issues" which will need some work, but many of them just got dealt a bad hand and it just didn't work out at their first home.All of these dogs just need a second chance! If you have your heart set on a particular breed which isn't at your shelter, look into breed rescues (cruise the web--you'll find a rescue for just about any breed)who work on re-homeing specific breeds which didn't work out at their first home. Do some studying and if you decide to get a dog or add an additional dog to your pack, enjoy the journey--it's a very special adventure!! Not always easy, but always worth it!!
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Adoptable Dog: My new fav book about my new fav pet
Rating (4)
Date: 2003-01-28
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I found this book to be exptremely informative, easy to understand, and fun to read. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to adopting a dog -- especially for us first-time dog owners. This book really tackled the big questions I had as well as had easy-to-follow step-by-step training exercises.The author is obviously very much in favor of his own training methods, but he at least explains why he thinks they are the best in order for the reader to research and make up their own mind. I would recommend reading this book to anyone thinking about adopting a dog!
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by Ernie Harwell
ISBN: 0937247359
Paperback: 232 pages
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Signed by the author. No shelf wear, no creases in spine, no publisher marks. This book appears as new.
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Excellent
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-20
Although some of the stories have been written before and many heard on Ernie's broadcasts, it an absolute must for any Detroit Tiger fan from the 1960's to early 1990's (like me)!
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Ernie Harwell is a treasure
Rating (4)
Date: 2004-04-03
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Ernie Harwell is treasured by all Detroit Tigers baseball fans. For many of us, it is his voice we associate with listening to ballgames on summer evenings. Well, Mr. Harwell was also a writer. During the 1990s he wrote a short column for the Free Press over the years. The columns are only a few hundred words each, but they are keen observations of the team and the sport. While the columns come from the 90s, he makes observations and tells stories from many decades. They are quite interesting, well written, and easy to read. They sound like the kind of thing he would say through the mike if he had a few minutes to fill with his thoughts.Some of these columns have been used elsewhere, but this is still a volume worth having if you are a Harwell fan and fan of the Tigers. The longer you have followed the Tigers the more his stories will mean as they bring back memories of players and games. I am glad to have it on my shelf.
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Recycling Pays -- But Not for the Reader.
Rating  (2)
Date: 2001-12-29
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
A collection of very short (typically less than 250-word) light riffs on baseball and broadcasting from this Hall of Fame radio play-by-play giant -- some are vaugely interesting, but don't expect any of gee-whiz insights into the game you'd hope for from a broadcaster of Harwell's pedigree. Disturbingly about 25% of this book contains reprints of stories and articles from his other two books. This is particularly galling considering this is such a slim large-print effort to begin with.
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ernie harwell: stories from my life in baseball
Rating (4)
Date: 2001-05-04
1 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Mr. Harwell's book consist on many short stories that were printed for the detroit press. Most were very fascinating. Some of the stories he has covered in his other books. ernie makes everyone feel as if they are at the park with him. he is very nice in public when i talked to him about the book. he even took time to autograph the book. all in all, a very good book.
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by Tim McCarver, Phil Pepe
ISBN: 1572437235
Paperback: 186 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No publisher marks, no shelf wear.
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The author's false modesty is his only flaw
Rating (4)
Date: 2004-11-26
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a fine little book that provides thumbnail sketches of the greatest players, by position, for one of the greatest baseball franchises in the country. It has only one flaw, but it is a glaring one. In the section on catchers, Tim McCarver, who is probably the greatest Cardinal catcher of all time, does not list himself. Instead he chooses Hal Smith, an eminently forgetable player with the mediocre Cardinals teams of the 1950s, who could not hit his way out of a paper bag but supposedly did a great job with Cardinal pitchers. With McCarver behind the plate for much of the '60s, the Cardinals won three Pennants and two World Series. After he and Curt Flood were traded for Richie Allen, the team spent the '70s going nowhere. C'mon Tim, take the bow you deserve!
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by Pete Vordenberg
ISBN: 1892590565
Paperback: 191 pages
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY copy in a good condition with minimal reading wear. Library markings present, but no further writing or marking.
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DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-11-25
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Just kidding, everything in this book is absolutely true. Read it here first. Thanks Pete for writing a great book, but more importantly thanks for telling the world about the time I wiped with poison oak! ouch.
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A Great Read For Heading Into Winter
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-09-18
I thoroughly enjoyed Pete Vordenberg's story and can hardly wait for the snow to fly this winter. While I can say I'm especially motivated to get on the XC trails now, I can't say I'll be draggng a log behind me as part of my experience! What an incredibe story and entertaining read. I'm hoping to see a follow up book (non-fiction or fiction) from this talented writer.
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Covers Vordenberg's attitudes, aspirations, and motivations
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-09-14
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is the 191-page autobiography of two-time Olympian, National Champion, and current US Ski Team Coach Pete Vordenberg. A frequent and popular contributor to ski magazines, Vordenberg ably narrates his life in skiing from his youthful efforts to his adult accomplishments around the world. More than a simple chronicle of obstacles and accomplishments, Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream is an engaging read that covers Vordenberg's attitudes, aspirations, and motivations. Adeptly written with personal candor and a flair for narration, this engaging personal memoir is informative, entertaining, and occasionally inspiring. If you've ever strapped on a pair skis and dreamed of Olympic Gold, then you will want to read Pete Vordenberg's Momentum: Chasing The Olympic Dream!
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If Quixote tilted at Bigfoot
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-04-28
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Admittedly I felt a little like Sancho Panza, because I didn't really anticipate reading "Momentum." Odds were that it prove to be just another insipid, quixotic memoir in the vast wasteland of sports literature. I was in for a surprise. In that ego-fueled and littered expanse "Momentum" shines like a rare and precious gem.The body of the work is solid, and there are several scenes which are more than adequately--shall we say--"fleshed out." For example: the Halloween night revenge of the NMU xc ski team against a less than candid comedian-evangelist. Some guys are probably going to spend some time in purgatory for that caper, and I don't mean skiing in Colorado!
It is a very well written work. This book is autobiographical--Pete Vordenberg as he bled, sweat, toiled, cried and laughed trying to acquire Olympic fulfillment in a practically anonymous nordic odyssey. Nevertheless, if measured together with a Sasquatch or two, Pete's life would balance the scales of 10,000 ordinary men.
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Gliding through life...
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-02-14
I dove into this story in the first few sentences, "Game on." in the back seat of a small car stuffed with skis, food, and loved ones. This writing is a total rush of heart and soul, as twisty, full of speed, and "unrelenting" as the courses Pete challenged himself on. There is no comparison to other athletes' books; each person's journey is unique. What sets this one apart is that the author is the athlete himself, and he reflects his physical grace and power as a champion nordic athlete in his intellectual grace and power as a writer and story teller. I loved his unique way of telling his story, like a meandering trail in all seasons, evolving and alive, and still living and breathing in glorious color. I felt a sense that the past is always alive as a part of here-and-now. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us, Pete, and hope it keeps on growing for you and others you continue to inspire.
Thanks to Jeff Potter for his vision and creativity, and a very meaningful gift of heart.
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by Michael McKinley
ISBN: 1550547984
Hardcover: 320 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No remainder marks, no shelf wear.
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Outstanding Read!
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-09-28
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have read many books that detail the history of the great game of Hockey, but none was better written than this book. Mr. McKinley tells the history in a way that is easy to follow and entertaining to read. Where many of the hockey history books are confusing to follow, this one is a joy to read. I have read through the book twice already and will surely revisit the book many times in the future. Highly recommend!
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NHL players and owners, please read this book
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-05-19
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is fascinating on a number of levels. It gives a great account of the beginnings of hockey, including the tensions between anglo and francophone players in Montreal in the early days.It's also a great trip down memory lane for any fan who remembers a few decades back to players like the Rocket, and has even further, but fuzzy, memories of guys like Turk Broda or Howie Morenz. McKinley covers all the major players and moments of hockey past. But the book is more than that. It's at many levels an argument about the game, and the recurring message is that, from the very start, there's been tension between owners who have tried to outspend each other in order to win. Reading about this element puts the currently approaching labor crisis in a historical perspective in a way that no other hockey book I'm familiar with does. For that reason alone, it's worth the read. It makes me wish that Gary Bettman, every NHL owner, and every player would pick up a copy. It might enlighten them to know that the money and contract issues currently plaguing the game are not new. Fans can only hope that it would have the further effect of waking them up to the effects of excess before they give the game a black eye through another work stoppage. A fantastic book. McKinley is to be congratulated.
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Fabulous Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-08-30
Quite simply the best book ever written on the history of the sport
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OH LORD
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-08-18
when i opened up this book it was like the heavens opened up and angels smiled upon me.
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Great Hockey History Book!
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-02-27
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Fantastic Stories about the history of hockey and the Stanley Cup. Not written like a usual history book, but written as a wonderful story! To anyone who plays hockey or is a big fan, this book is a must!
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by Janet W. MacDonald
ISBN: 0851314252
Paperback: 112 pages
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No writing, no highlighting. This is a used copy with reading/ shelf wear.
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by Nick Bakalar
ISBN: 0028608488
Paperback: 272 pages
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Moderate reading wear. EX LIBRARY copy in good condition. Library markings present. No further markings.
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EXAMINES EVERY FACET OF THE DIAMOND
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-05-22
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
OK, I've got good news and bad news for ya.
THE BAD NEWS: I read Nick Bakalar's book, 'THE BASEBALL FAN'S COMPANION' in its entirety and only encountered a couple of things about baseball that I didn't already know.
THE GOOD NEWS: I'm forty-six years old; I've spent my entire life watching, following and playing baseball. I have a lifetime's worth of baseball knowledge crammed into my grey bean and this book covered all of the information that it took me over four decades of devotion to baseball to acquire. So what I'm really saying here is that if you are new to baseball and want to gain a full understanding of how the game is played and the strategies that are employed by managers and players in an attempt to score at least one more run than their opponent does, then this book is all ya really need.
Some people claim that BASEBALL IS LIFE. I won't go that far, but I will say that baseball is far and away my favorite sport (followed by football and then chess. And if you don't think chess is a sport it's only because you've never sat across a board from me. Chess is not only a sport, but I prove it to be a CONTACT sport!)
When my Pa married my Ma, he didn't know much about baseball, after all, Los Angeles was football territory and professional baseball didn't reach that city until 1958, the year my parents tied the knot and the same year that the Dodgers moved West. My Ma was already a baseball junkie coming from Cincinnati where she dated a couple of the Reds players at different times and followed the team almost like a religion. When the Dodgers followed her West to L.A., she took a job with the organization. While Dodger stadium was still under construction, she was told to go down on her lunch break and select her seats if she wanted to purchase season tickets. Being a very smart woman, she went down and chose the two best seats in the stadium. (No, I'm not kidding.) Subsequently, my Bro, my Sis and I all literally grew up at Dodger stadium, raised on Dodger Dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jacks.
I have photos hanging on the walls of my house that show me hanging out with the likes of Sandy Koufax, Duke Snider, Jim Gilliam, and Dick Bass, etc. (If yer a real sports fan you know that the last name belongs to a famous Ram running back, not a baseball player.)
Even when our family was fairly poor in later years, with financial help from my Grandpa, we still managed to keep the season tickets and now my Aunt Jane owns them. I'm telling you all this only so you will appreciate the fact that baseball has really been a very significant part of this reviewer's life. I KNOW THE GAME! And if you want to know the game as well as I do, all ya gotzta do is read 'THE BASEBALL FAN'S COMPANION.'
Nick Bakalar does a fine job in explaining the sport and examining all of its nuances; everything from the art of pitching, defensive positioning, hitting, and even the largely misunderstood science of baserunning/basestealing - this is where even many serious fans fall short in their understanding. In other words, Bakalar's "got all of the bases covered." (Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself.) He explores the thinking of pitchers, hitters, position players, managers and even umpires, which he claims "are people, too" (although he didn't prove that to this reader's satisfaction). And Bakalar does it all with clarity, humor, and an obvious passion for the game.
If you've been sitting there watching a baseball game and thinking that it's slow and boring because nothing seems to be happening, it's only in your mind where nothing's happening. You simply haven't grasped the game yet. As my friend, Rick Bass (son of Dick Bass) who played professionally says, "There's ALWAYS something happening in baseball!" This book will get your head in the game. I won't say it's a home run; I'll say he's hit the ball into the gap for a three-bagger, only because I take exception to his analysis comparing Dave Kingman with Tony Gwynn. (Gimme Gwynn any day! Bakalar didn't factor in where the two hit in the order: Kingman's job was to drive 'em in; Gwynn's was to be on base to BE driven in. Which one completed his assignment most often, and what was the quality of the players surrounding them?) And in his fun chapter, 'CHATTER: How They Talk Baseball And How You Can Too' (which will have you speaking "Baseballlingo" as well as I do in no time flat) he missed one of the most obvious: A "Twin Killing" means a double play.
Ladies, are you sick and tired of hearing your husband say, "Not now, honey; it's the bottom of the tenth with two outs, the winning run in scoring position, the closer is wild and the cleanup hitter's in the box" and wondering what in the world he's talking about? Then get 'THE BASEBALL FAN'S COMPANION.' The next time you'll be able to answer, "When he strikes out chasing the high cheese, come here and give me a hand" and yer couch potato hubby's gonna fall right outta the cushion's indentation.
I need to close this review with one of my favorite baseball stories (not included in Bakalar's book) about Ted Williams, (in my opinion) the greatest hitter who ever lived:
There was a young pitcher new to the major leagues. He was facing a batter by the name of Ted Williams. "Ball three," said the umpire; and the pitcher walked halfway to the plate and screamed, "What was wrong with that pitch?" The umpire dusted off the plate without answering. The young, frustrated pitcher wound up and threw; Williams whacked the ball and it flew over the Fenway Park fence for a home run. The umpire walked out toward the pitcher and said to the rookie, "You see, son, when you throw a strike, you don't have to look to me; Mr. Williams will let you know."
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Truly a companion
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-12-28
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
"More than any other American sport, baseball creates the magnetic, addictive illusion that it can almost be understood."
-Tom Boswell
I would consider myself an above average baseball fan. By no means am I a fanatic and can name off tons of statistics that are important to the history of the game, but I do appreciate the intricacies of the game. A few years ago I did not like baseball very much, but recently, I went to a few games with some friends who know a lot about baseball and I learned to appreciate the game through them. Now I go to every game that I can.
"The Baseball Fan's Companion" really educated me on a lot of topics within the game of baseball. Everything from infield positions based on various situations: two-outs, man on first, two-outs, etc; to pitching strategies; to types of pitches; to player psychology.
This book will help any person, no matter how much of a fan they are or not, to at least appreciate the game of baseball. Many people just pass off the game of baseball as boring and not interesting at all. This book, if read by those people, would provide enlightenment about the details of the game that make it less boring. They would understand why baseball fans watch the game away from the ball. These people would at least learn to appreciate the game or at the very least appreciate the reasons why people love the game of baseball.
There is something in this book for everyone, including baseball fanatics. I believe that this book is a good compilation of baseball facts, information, and general knowledge. It is witty, clever, and a well-composed book.
I recommend this book to anyone. As the quote above says, this game may be impossible to understand, but with this book, you can come a little closer.
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Don't loan this book out!
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-03-12
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
The book is out of print.....And copies are hard to come by...I've owned 4..the first 3, I loaned out, and never got back. My 4th? I'm keeping it.
Great book, I'm 40, lifelong fan, but this changed the way I looked at the game. MAN, it's a great game! I merely enjoyed the game before, now it's a passion. Now if you want hardcore, see Keith Hernandez' book!
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An excellent all-around book
Rating (4)
Date: 2001-06-15
5 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
As a new fan to baseball, I found this book immensely helpful in understanding the subtleties of the game. Before I started watching baseball, I thought that it was boring because it seemed so simple. Once I started paying attention, I discovered that this game is anything but simple - in fact, it is very complex and there are rules to cover almost every situation. Bakalar discusses the rules, the players, the strategies, and even has a section on the managers, omners, coaches and umpires. He has a chapter at the end on how to talk like true baseball fan. I found this book very helpful in understanding baseball. I think that even a long-time fan would enjoy reading this book. It would also make an excellent gift for a baseball fan (though not for very young fans, as it is too complicated for a younger reader.)
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Is a second edition forthcoming?
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-03-26
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
It is a shame this book is out of print. I have some hope that the publisher has pulled this title and is waiting for Bakalar to update. If not, the publisher should sell the rights to another publisher who will market the book more effectively. This book delivers exactly what the subtitle promises. Baseball is so thoroughly discussed in this book that either a newcomer to the game or a person who has been following baseball a long time will learn much about the game. Bakalar's descriptions of defense/offense duties make for exciting reading, and his sense of humor enlivens the subject matter even more. (The humor starts with the hilarious acknowledgments.) Mr. Bakalar, please update!
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by Ron LeMaster
ISBN: 0974625418
Paperback: 256 pages
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No shelf wear, no writing. This book is an early release from circulation, EX LIBRARY copy in a like new condition. Library markings present.
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Tells You How to have a Great Ski Trip!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-12-20
This book is about great ski trips, not great runs.
Rather than spending a lot of time on how close your skis should be to one another, this book is jammed with the kind of tips you would need 20 years to learn on your own.
Example: I don't know anyone who thinks putting on ski boots is fun in any conditions. Doing it early in the morning in slushy parking lot is a real challenge. One false step and you have wet socks. What a way to start the day! So the suggestion is to bring a folding camp stool and a scrap of carpet.
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a must for beginners
Rating (4)
Date: 2007-10-26
if you are new to skiing word this book will help you a lot from finding the wright equipment to planning your ski vacation.
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Excellent Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-05-07
Loaded with tidbits to make your skiing experience better... Some of the stuff is common sense but other material in the book is useful and very worthwhile. If you are new to skiing or just finally getting into the grove of the sport, I think you will find this book interesting, useful and practical. The author gives some excellent advice. Even if you only pick up just a few things from this book, I think it is well worth the price of addmission. Happy skiing!
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Great book for any skiier (beginner or expert).
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-12-27
6 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
I usually don't write reviews for purchases I make. If I'm having to write a review for this one, it really means something.
I found this book very useful and informative. This book covers everything from boots and skis to vacations and lesssons. This book is almost like an Encyclopedia for anything skiing related. Skiiers of all caliber can greatly benefit from reading this book. Great read!
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Hey, this is a really cool book
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-10-12
13 out of 13 customers found this reveiw helpful
I must say this is a really cool book. I mean, first of all, the title is exactly what this book is about "Things Every Skier Must Know". Finally, a book that lives up to its title! Daaamn! This book is quite unique in that it does not teach you ski technique or ski mechanics or ski maintenance...just way, way too many of these books. Instead, this book teaches you stuff...really useful, practical stuff like how to hook up your skis on your car rack...the right way! Or how to look for a well-qualified ski instructor - believe me, this is not an easy task to do! I've taken so many ski lessons and ended up with so many bad ski instructors, it's not even funny and I pretty much had to learn skiing on my own. There is also great advice on how to prepare for a ski vacation and some brief notes on skiing on various terrains and even a chapter on ski racing! This book ponders on almost every aspect of skiing but the kitchen sink (What does that have to do with skiing, you wonder...absolutely nothing). I highly recommend this book. It is a great read on the plane or long trips to the ski resort. I mean it is quite lengthy for a ski book, but then I can't recall a ski book that is about everything there is to know about skiing?
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5 out of 5: 2009-01-07
Pleased
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5 out of 5: 2009-01-07
On time and as described! Thanks!
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