books about: pitchers     books:       Pitcher Plants of the Americas6 reviews Stewart Mcpherson McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company, 2006 Most thorough Heliamphora book I've seen I've been waiting for years to get my hands on a book that covers Heliamphora more than superficially. This was it. Very in depth info on specific habitats for each species, full descriptions, amazing photos. A great mix of science and personal observation/commentary by the author. Definitely recommend it!             The Tall Mexican: The Life of Hank Aguirre All-Star Pitcher, Businessman, Humanitarian6 reviews Robert E. Copley Arte Publico Press, 2000 A Loving Review of the Life of High Henry One of my memories of Hank Aguirre is his pitching in relief of the first major league game I saw in Detroit in 1958. After completing a game in Yankee Stadium in which Al Kaline broke his collar bone to make a diving catch to win the game the headline read "Tigers Find A Starter But Lose A Star", the Tigers found they had a legitimate starting pitcher for their staff. Hank's inability as a ...             So Often the Pitcher Goes to Water Until It Breaks: POEMS (National Poetry Series)9 reviews Rigoberto Gonzalez University of Illinois Press, 1999 Beauty, Craft and Responsibility I am amazed how this poet manages to find the beauty in his community; how he manges to shape the darkness, like clay, scattered throughtout the experiences of people often left out of American literature. Fieldworkers, widows, migrants all are given room to exist on the page. The lives of these people are explored and reconstructed in a manner that doesn't scream "victim". Instead, the poet ...             Making the Assist: Caring for Those with Cancer12 reviews J. David Pitcher Thomas Nelson, 2006 "Making the Assist" Not only do I rate "Making the Assist", but I rate Dr. Pitcher as well with five stars. Dr. Pitcher is the perfect example of what a health professional and a human being in today's society should be. I have always been the kind of person that takes the time to smell the roses and be thankful for all that I have been so furtunate to have, but Dr. Pitcher has influenced me and shown me that more ...             Ya Gotta Believe!: My Roller-Coaster Life as a Screwball Pitcher and Part-Time Father, and My Hope-Filled ...10 reviews Tug McGraw, Don Yaeger Signet, 2005 A crazy and honest ride Tug McGraw was a bonafide original. From his thigh slap to his screwball to his love of a good time, Tug did things his way. But as he says during the book, sometimes his way was the selfish way. The most compelling part of the book for me was him discussing his relationship with his son Tim. From refusing to acknowledge his fatherhood to completely ignoring him (other than one visit in ...             Every Pitcher Tells a Story: Letters Gathered by a Devoted Baseball Fan19 reviews Seth Swirsky Crown, 1999 AWESOME! This book is great! It's a quick read but fascinating! The photographs are excellent and the handwritten replies give you a really cool perspective on the players. This book is one you will keep on the coffee table, so you can always pick it up and read a letter--especially the one regarding Shoeless Joe Jackson--it's touching.             The Dogs Who Came to Stay14 reviews George Pitcher Plume, 1996 The Dogs Who Came To Stay I stumbled upon this book in the library recently, and have since told all my friends they must read it!! I think the fact that it was written by a man made it even more special. It always surprises me when men show their feelings so openly and with total abandonment, eg: Nicholas Sparks, James Michael Pratt, to name a few... The love and devotion that these two Princeton professors had for ...             Moon Handbooks Wyoming, Fourth Edition11 reviews Don Pitcher Avalon Travel Publishing, 2000 Yes, the best guide there is to Wyoming Most of the "name brand" travel guides are for fly-by tourists (though I do appreciate Frommer's guides much more than the rest of the big names). Well, if those books are for tourists, then Moon's handbooks (along with Lonely Planet's guides) are for TRAVELERS. And Moon's Wyoming Handbook is, as others here have said, one of their best. It's thick, it's juicy, it's meaty, it's expansive, it's ...             Moon Handbooks: Washington (6th Ed.)7 reviews Don Pitcher Avalon Travel Publishing, 1999 Moon Handbooks are amazing The first Moon book that I purchased several years ago was the book on Oregon. We made significant travel arrangements based on the information in that book and we were never disappointed. An upcoming trip to Seattle/San Juans is based on the information in the Washington book. The real beauty is that the book leads you to the most likely area to visit, gives references to hotels, etc., ...             The Case of the Pitcher's Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery21 reviews Tee Morris Dragon Moon Press, 2008 Billibub Baddings book review Tee Morris is an author I would recommend to anyone interested in fantasy genre. This book kept me riveted from the first to the last page. In his podcast of his first book "Billiub baddings: The Case of the Sing Sword" he really brought the story to life.             Satchel Sez: The Wit, Wisdom, and World of Leroy "Satchel" Paige3 reviews David Sterry Three Rivers Press, 2001 I learned so much from this book! I'm not much of a baseball fan, and Satchel Paige has always just been a name to me, but a friend showed me this book and I couldn't resist reading it. I do like history, philosophy, and stories about people with integrity who overcome obstacles to do what they love and live by their own standards, and Satchel Sez pleased me on all of those levels. For those of you who are as uninformed as I ...             The 26th Man: One Minor League Pitcher's Pursuit of a Dream5 reviews Steve Fireovid, Mark Winegardner Bison Books, 1996 a great true story - i never knew what went on until now even though my dad wrote this book, i never knew what all went on. i think it's enjoyable to read, and very unbiased. i'm glad i read it, and it's fun to see my name in it.             Reynolds, Raschi and Lopat: New York's Big Three and Great Yankee Dynasty of 1949-19533 reviews Sol Gittleman McFarland & Company, 2007 The Secret Behind Baseball's Greatest Team Accomplishment It's curious that the only baseball team to win five straight championships is mostly given the brushoff when discussions of "Great Dynasties" begin. The 1949-53 Yankees are generally considered a series of flukish winners, with no regular position stars in their primes except Yogi Berra and Phil Rizzuto. Oh, and then someone will remember a trio of "pretty good" pitchers named Raschi, Reynolds ...             Addie Joss: King of the Pitchers4 reviews Scott Longert Society for American Baseball Research, 1998 Longert pitches a perfect game Following the premature death of Cleveland pitching sensation Addie Joss, Hugh Keough of the Chicago Tribune wrote "He pitched good ball..." On October 2nd, 1908, precious few games remained on the schedule. The American League pennant was on the line. Confident Chicago spitballer Ed Walsh dueled Cleveland sidearmer Addie Joss in a baseball tilt for the ages. Befuddled by Walsh's sopping wet ...             Graphical Pitcher 20055 reviews John Burnson Shandler Enterprises, LLC, 2003 Numbers confuse you? Just look at the pictures I wish I knew about this book last year. If you're serious about fantasy baseball, this is the book for you. Burnson is a genius that shows you pictures that makes those unpredictable pitchers a little more predictable. If you're in my league, move along. If not, buy it and it will help you out for sure!             Red Faber: A Biography of the Hall of Fame Spitball Pitcher3 reviews Brian E. Cooper McFarland & Company, 2006 Nostalgia I was born in Dubuue where my father was a sports reporter for the Times Journal. In later years he would relate stories, some of which are brought to life again by this story about RED. I also was in Chi town in August 1933 when the Sox and Yankes went 18. I sat through all 18 and often have wished that I could rememder more. I thought it was still light enough for more, but it was called ...             Moon Handbooks San Juan Islands: Including Victoria and the Gulf Islands3 reviews Don Pitcher Avalon Travel Publishing, 2002 An excellent travel planning and guidebook resource The latest addition to the "Moon Handbooks" travel guide series, San Juan Islands: Including Victoria And The Gulf Islands is a travel guide precisely written by Don Pitcher for vacationers looking to make their own travel and entertainment choices by create a unique and personalized travel plan suited entirely and specifically to their own personal tastes. With key information on accommodations, ...             The Picture Perfect Pitcher4 reviews Tom House, Paul Reddick Coaches Choice Books, 2003 The best book on pitching mechanics ever If you were only to invest in only one book on pitching mechanics this would have to be it. It is a perfect balance of hi-tech computer based biomechanical research and utter simplicity. Rather than blind you with science, you get visual illustrations of what you need to do to achieve perfect mechanics. Each carefully chosen picture is worth a thousand words. I have no higher praise of this ...             Fit to Pitch4 reviews Tom House Human Kinetics Publishers, 1996 A Must for Healthy Arms and Extreme Velocity The book profiles workouts and exercises for players ages 13 and beyond. The book goes into extreme detail on muscle regeneration verse pitching and workouts between pitching dates. This is a must if you want to stay healthy and get the most out of your body.             The Dead Eye Pitching Technique3 reviews J. D. Quisenberry Wolf Ridge Publication, 2000 dead eye works the techniques in the book really help my son with his acuracy in pitching and in his ability to have a delivery that is consistent.For kids who struggle with their control the techniques can do wonders. 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