Sports In The United States

No sport has been more associated with America’s sense of itself, with its identity, than baseball. No sport has been so inextricably bound with America’s traditions—with its notions of democracy and fair play—than baseball. And no professional sport in America has been as dramatically connected to social change as Major League Baseball when it became racially integrated the moment Jackie Robinson took the field with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.

One night in a Chicago restaurant, Michael Bamberger draws up a list of golf heroes. Nine are living legends, like Arnold and Jack. Nine are secret legends, like Dolphus "Golf Ball" Hull: a windblown tour caddie from Jackson, Mississippi. What they all share is a game that courses through their collective veins like a drug. Accompanied by a sidekick and friend, a former tour player who is a secret legend himself, Bamberger seeks to locate and get to know these luminaries.

Are you tired of the chaotic life in the city. and wish to find an escape? National parks can be your answer. In the United States, there are currently 63 national parks spread across the entire country. If you want to begin exploring the beauty of nature, consider visiting one of these national parks. Every one of them has its own unique charm and appeal that draws large numbers of tourists each year, nationally and internationally.

Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history, as riots and demonstrations spread across the nation, the Tigers of poor, segregated East High School in Columbus, Ohio, did something no team from one school had ever done before: They won the state basketball and baseball championships in the same year. They defeated bigger, richer, whiter teams across the state and along the way brought blacks and whites together, eased a painful racial divide throughout the state, and overcame extraordinary obstacles on their road to success.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Maine by author Anastasia George offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list.

Why is Arizona one of the best-known places to see a tremendous variety of birds? Where can I see roadrunners or other birds in Arizona? What is the state bird of Arizona? 50 Things to Know About the Birds in Arizona by Author Jessica Dumas offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Here we present you with the regional view of the state and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination.

This audiobook offers an informative approach to finding a variety of birds across a variety of habitats. It is broken down by season and habitat. Each habitat has descriptions including a brief breakdown of the plant community, elevation, and includes two short species profiles, and one story about resident birds in that habitat. Colorado has extraordinary geography, and visiting any of these places during any season guarantees wonderful views and many opportunities to view wildlife during all times of the year.

After years of crying in her sweet tea, Regina finally has her life in order. She has a great job, wonderful friends, and a successful fiancé. But when the town council decides to do something special for this year’s Pickle Festival, life gets a little briny. As a former Pickle Queen, Regina has a chance to win $50,000 if she participates in a three-day photo scavenger hunt, but she must compete with her former Pickle King, Clint. He’s the guy who ripped her heart out when he left to play professional baseball and never looked back.

From burning crosses set on the Robinsons’s lawn to a Pennsylvania small town on fire with praise and parades when the athletes return from Berlin, Olympic Pride, American Prejudice is full of emotion, grit, political upheaval, and the American dream. Capturing a powerful and untold chapter of history, the narrative is also a celebration of the courage, commitment, and accomplishments of these talented athletes and their impact on race, sports and inclusion around the world.

In Inventing Baseball Heroes, Amber Roessner examines "herocrafting" in sports journalism through an incisive analysis of the work surrounding two of baseball's most enduring personalities - Detroit Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb and New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson.

A Speck on the Sea chronicles the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest boats.

Autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball star Clyde Drexler, one of basketball history's most dynamic players. Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball’s Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profession without revealing many of his inner thoughts on himself or the game.

From stunning views atop the Great Smoky Mountains to the depths of the largest known cave system in the world, the national parks of the Southern states have something for everyone. From swamp lands in South Carolina to the tallest mountain peak east of the Mississippi in North Carolina, the Southern US offers some wonderful national treasures with something for everyone.

Being nicknamed “The Bay State” can be a little misleading, as Massachusetts, while geographically limited in size, is full of diverse ecosystems that extend far beyond our sandy shorelines. This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors.

Golf resorts - it's a specialized niche for a savvy group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted the audio to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses from Canada to Costa Rica. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation, where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too.

In Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier, Rocco Constantino chronicles the history of generations of ballplayers, showing how African Americans have influenced baseball from the 1800s to the present. He details how the color line was drawn, efforts made to erode it, and the progress toward Jackie Robinson's debut - including a pre-integration survey in which players unanimously promoted integration years before it actually happened.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Connecticut, by author Matthew Ziem, offers a streamlined approach to finding and appreciating birds in the state. Most books on birding tell you broad regions where birds live. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes a bit more focused and specific approach. It provides information about each bird’s habitat in the state, as well as some specific sites where you may have a better chance of spotting the bird.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Oklahoma, by Kevin Flanagan, offers an approach to enjoying and appreciating birds that most books on birds in the state of Oklahoma overlook. Most books on birds tell you to how to identify birds and may provide very generalized range maps. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes an approach of exploring both the state’s wonders and its avian residents.

Why is Texas one of the best places to see the fall migration of hawks and eagles? Where can I see roadrunners in Texas? What is the state bird of Texas? And why might that change soon? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this audiobook is for you.... 50 Things to Know About Birds in Texas by author Peter Palmieri offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent.

Are you planning on taking a trip to Ohio to watch birds? Do you want to know which birds are commonly found in Ohio? Are you unfamiliar with the majority of Ohio’s native bird species? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About Birds in Ohio, by Grant M. Evans, offers an approach to familiarizing yourself with a selection of Ohio birds through physical descriptions and how to identify them, places where they can be located, information about their dietary habits, fun facts about each bird, and more.