books about: pittsburgh     books:       Pittsburgh Then and Now (Then & Now)6 reviews Walter C. Kidney Thunder Bay Press, 2004 Great tribute to the Steel City! I have been to Pittsburgh and enjoyed the marvels of the Steel City. This book pays tribute to the city's past and present in the form of now and then pictures. It showcases all the changes through the years. A good book to look at if you live in Pittsburgh or perhaps planning a visit!             Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Wall Calendar Turner Licensing TNT Media Group (FL), 2008             The Mysteries of Pittsburgh: A Novel114 reviews Michael Chabon Harper Perennial, 2008 Post-college confusion I am envious of Michael Chabon. To have the skill to write such a near perfect book for your first novel is remarkable. It is also a shame that this book is overshadowed by "Kavalier and Clay" and the "Wonder Boys" since it shouldn't take a back seat to either of those novels. The book explores the first summer post-college for Art Bechstein. Chabon's portrait of Art -- the strained and ...             Pickles to Pittsburgh (Cloudy and Pickles (Audio W/Paperback))16 reviews Judi Barrett Live Oak Media, 2004 As good as the first I was surprised to read all the negative reviews of this book so I had to submit my own. My son loves this book even more than the first (also one of his favorites). This one, like the first, has great illustrations, a great story, and never fails to get my little one giggling (even after reading it 100 times)!             Dan Rooney: My 75 Years With the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL12 reviews Dan Rooney Da Capo Press, 2007 Very good book, BUT This is a very good book, but I did not appreciate the black magic marker mark on the bottom part of the book. It made it look like that book was retrieved from the garbage pile at the printers. The book provides a very good history of the Rooney family and the Steelers.             Pittsburgh, 1758-2008 (Images of America: Pennsylvania) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Arcadia Publishing, 2008 Pittsburgh: 1758-2008 surveys the city's evolution from strategic fort in the wilderness to bustling industrial workshop to high-tech center for universities and health care. A boatbuilding center and gateway to the West at the beginning of the 19th century, Pittsburgh later produced iron and steel used to construct bridges and buildings around the country and provided the cannons, shot, and ships that helped win wars around the world. In the ...             Pittsburgh Penguins 2009 Wall Calendar Turner Licensing TNT Media Group (FL), 2008 Pittsburgh Penguins Wall Calendar: This calendar features your favorite NHL team in action. Each month illustrates in vivid color, a different player from the team. Each month's photo accurately portrays the passion and fervor that these players put forth during the course of a game. With the help of the bonus Pro-STATS page, you will become an expert on statistics and events that have received special recognition over the years. This calendar ...             The 50 Greatest Plays in Pittsburgh Steelers Football History (50 Greatest Plays the 50 Greatest Plays) (50 ...2 reviews Steve Hickoff Triumph Books, 2008 Steelers Debate Material Galore! Relive the greatest moments of Steelers history: the Super Bowls, the playoff games, the rivalries--it's all here. Whether nodding your head or arguing with the rankings, this is an absolute must for any member of Steelers Nation. I love it.             The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments ...1 review Matt Fulks, Foreword by Rocky Bleier Triumph Books, 2008 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly I bought this for a Christmas present for my son who is serving in Iraq. I know he will love it because he is a huge Pittsburg fan.             The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments (The Best Sports Arguments)2 reviews John Mehno Sourcebooks, Inc., 2007 Great conversation starter! This is a great book for someone who doesn't always take the time to read a long book. At any one short sitting, the reader will find fun, interesting commentaries to spark great sports debates!             Insiders' Guide to Pittsburgh, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series)1 review Michele Margittai Insiders' Guide, 2008 Insiders' Guide to Pittsburgh Having lived in pittsburgh from 1975 to 1989 I find the guide to be very informative about sights in Pittsburgh and it keeps me up to date regarding restaurants, night life and cultural activities of which there are more than most people associate with Pittsburgh.Insiders' Guide to Pittsburgh, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series)             The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pittsburgh Pirates: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut Wrenching Moments ... John McCollister Triumph Books, 2008 The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of baseball's oldest franchises, and they boast a fascinating, multifaceted history. The Pirates have won five World Series, started the first all-African American lineup, and played host to some of the best and worst players in Major League Baseball. From the "We Are Fam-A-Lee" glory days of 1979 to the 15-season losing streak of recent years; from Roberto Clemente to Hal Smith; and from Fred Clarke to Dave ...             Pittsburgh Born, Pittsburgh Bred: 500 of the More Famous People Who Have Called Pittsburgh Home C. Prentiss Orr, Abby Mendelson, ... Senator John Heinz History Center, 2008             Pittsburgh, Fifth Edition: The Story of an American City6 reviews Stefan Lorant The Derrydale Press, 1999 Pittsburgh is more than you think! As a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh and author of an upcoming guidebook to the area, I believe Pittsburgh: Story of An American City is a wonderful book for more than Pittsburghers. This book lifts the lid on all our progressive city has to offer, it educates those who have outdated knowledge of Pittsburgh, and it makes a great gift book. If that's not enough, it provides an ideal history ...             Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia2 reviews David Finoli, Bill Rainer Sports Publishing LLC, 2003 Your source for all things Bucco By far the best book on the Pittsburgh Pirates that I've seen, complete with season-by-season recaps and stats galore. The highlight: Lifelong baseball fans Finoli and Ranier offer their picks for the 100 best players in the history of the storied franchise. It's sure to start an argument or two among fans of the black-and-gold, but that's what a good book should do. Well-researched and written, ...             The Pittsburgh Way to Efficient Healthcare: Improving Patient Care Using Toyota Based Methods5 reviews Naida Grunden Productivity Press, 2007 PRHI in the News Great book. I especially enjoyed the chapter on myths about electronic health records, which makes the best case to date for doctors about "What's in it for me?" Other sections, such as making handoffs safer and reducing medication errors are full of practical suggestions for improving care for our communities. I heartily recommend reading this book and implementing its suggestions. Kenneth ...             Moon Pittsburgh (Moon Handbooks)6 reviews Dan Eldridge Avalon Travel Publishing, 2007 The only guide book that knows Pittsburgh I was born in Pittsburgh and have lived here all my life and let me tell you this is the only book about Pittsburgh that explains everything like a local would. All moon Books are excellent which makes this book even better. As a Pittsburgh are resident I have read many pittsburgh Guide books and this is the most informative and useful. He explains all the top sights in Pittsburgh and ...             Historic Photos of Pittsburgh (Historic Photos.) (Historic Photos.) Miriam Meislik Turner Pub Co, 2008 As an important port at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, home to a leading university, and once the producer of nearly half the nation's steel, Pittsburgh traces its history deep into the nation s past. The images collected in Historic Photos of Pittsburgh combine to form a remarkable portrait of this City of Bridges . Included here are vignettes and early views of trolley cars, the Allegheny Conservatory, Diamond Market, ...             Tales from the Pittsburgh Penguins (Tales)3 reviews Joe Starkey Sports Publishing, 2006 Great Stories! A nicely done book with a bunch of humorous stories about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Joe Starkey takes the reader way back to the start of the Penguins and tells their story by recounting numerous little stories about the players, the staff and the NHL. Each story is about half a page long and follows along in chronological order. A nice introduction from Mike Lange heads off the book. My only ...             Pittsburgh Steelers Glory Days1 review Dale Grdnic Sports Publishing LLC, 2007 The Steelers Great Games Last year yielded a healthy harvest of books about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dale Grdnic's book, "Glory Days," is one of them. Dale features the top 20 Steelers' games, beginning in the seventies, when they became one of the top franchises in the league, and covers all the great games including that special 2005 Super Bowl run. Readers are offered superb stories about the Pittsburgh ...              search for books 1758-2008, america, american, arguments, calendar, dropping, edition, efficient, encyclopedia, football, greatest, gut-wrenching, handbooks, healthcare, heart-pounding, historic, improving, insiders, jaw-dropping, moments, mysteries, paperback, patient, penguins, pennsylvania, pickles, pittsburgh, pounding, steelers, wrenching books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. 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