Connie Mack and the Early Years of Baseball by Norman L. Macht “Comprehensive and interesting portrait of one of baseball’s most successful managers. . . . A compelling look at a legend and an era.”—Kirkus Reviews “[R]ichly enjoyable.”—The Roanoke Times “Maybe never in baseball history has one man labored for so long with such ultimate success. Norman Macht has brought us the true Connie Mack, and has done so in a most readable and informative style. How can you not love a book that begins, ‘The Irish had a bad year in 1846, finishing last in the international league. For … Continue reading Praise for Connie Mack and the Early Years of Baseball

Pulp Writer: Twenty Years in the American Grub StreetBy Paul S. PowersEdited and with biographical essays by Laurie Powers “If you are a fan of the exploits of Sonny Tabor and Kid Wolf from the pages of Street & Smith’s pulp Wild West Weekly, this is the book for you. . . . Writing talent was not limited to Paul S. Powers’ generation. In this collaboration with her grandfather Laurie Powers has produced an engaging account of the work of this pulp writer that belongs on the shelf of every pulp enthusiast and student of popular culture.”—J. Randolph Cox, Dime … Continue reading More Praise for Pulp Writer

he span of the Golden Gate Bridge suspension is 4,200 feet (a mile is 5,280 feet), so the walk across the bridge was shorter than the walking I do on an average day (at least three
miles).  It had to be only about sixty degrees, maybe a little warmer, so the weather was perfect for a short hike across the strait.  A beautiful day for it, actually, with a warm sun and a cool, ocean breeze.  Unfortunately, we forgot our sunscreen, so we got a little burned, but otherwise we were no worse for the wearing.

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heck out this audio/visual representation of the book Under the Boards: The Cultural Revolution in Basketball.  The book is by author Jeffrey Lane, and you can visit his website here.  The video was created by Emily Henretta.  Enjoy! Continue reading A View into the Culture of Basketball

Pulp Writer: Twenty Years in the American Grub Street  By Paul S. Powers, edited by Laurie Powers “This work is a treasure for pulp fans, and a fine introduction for those looking to learn more about an underappreciated American art form.” —Publishers Weekly Web-Exclusive Read previous reviews for Pulp Writer Continue reading More Praise for Pulp Writer

Branch Rickey: Baseball’s Ferocious Gentleman by Lee Lowenfish “The story of the man who made the Dodgers the pride of Brooklyn makes fascinating reading for any student of baseball history. . . . The details of how Rickey laid the groundwork have rarely been recounted with such a dramatic eye to detail.” —Richard Tedesco, Nassau Herald Read previous praise for Branch Rickey Continue reading More Praise for Branch Rickey

Houses of Study by Ilana Blumberg “[I]t’s a book that deserves a serious readership: a memoir that reads like a poem, a voice that’s intelligent, brave, passionate and conversant.” —Sandee Brawarsky, Jewish Week Read previous praise for Houses of Study Continue reading More Praise for Houses of Study