This is the story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies baseball season. It is a day to day depiction of the team and games played during the regular and post seasons, a daily column and game day story combined as told from a fan's point of view. There are specific stories on games, team members, broadcasters and players, each game of the season is recapped with narrative and comments. This is the story of how the 2008 team became the world champions of baseball, it depicts the ups and downs of a long baseball season and the ultimate joy that is found by all when a championship is won as told from a lifelong fans perspective !

The essential book for any sports fan, from one of the reigning kings ofsports talk radio, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo
Sports fans

Which was the greater achievement, Ted Williams's .406 season or Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak?
Who would dominate the ultimate Pebble Beach showdown? Ben Hogan or Tiger Woods?
Who was really the most important athlete of the twentieth century?If you love sports, there's only one thing better than a good game--and that's a good argument. Who's the best ever? The worst ever? Underrated? Overpaid? Now, in his long-awaited and completely original book--updated for the 2003 sports season--Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo sets up and breaks down the hundred greatest sports arguments of all time. In classic Mad Dog style, each chapter tackles a classic sports debate and takes sides with the lively and authoritative opinions that have made him one of the top radio personalities in the country. Whether you agree with The Dog--or agree to disagree with the book's often controversial conclusions--"The Mad Dog 100 is the perfect companion for any sports fan.

Originally published in 1855, this early work on Horses and Hounds is both expensive and difficult to find in its first edition.With detailed chapters on all aspects of Fox hunting with horses and hounds, this fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all Hunters. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1880. Contains full and detailed instructions for designing and building punts, shooting punts, skiffs, canoes, sailing boats etc. Well illustrated with working diagrams. Many of the earliest sailing books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A book of Short Stories about nine rodeo contestants and their chase of the rodeo dream. Rodeo Dayz also includes a short biography of each author and a short history of rodeo in the state of NY.

Professional cyclist Shamus McDonough suffers the physical agonies of a high speed crash and the emotional trauma of the death of a beloved teammate in a tragic accident at the Tour de France. He becomes entangled in an international criminal investigation when it becomes apparent this accident may have been intentionally caused by dark figures lurking around the edges of the sport in a well organized syndicate harvesting enormous sums of money selling performance enhancing drugs to athletes. Amid these dangerous underworld figures, lives and livelihoods of hundreds of nervous athletes hang in the balance between the risks of being caught using these drugs, and of failing to win in a business that demands success. Shamus navigates dangerously within this netherworld as he confronts his own demons in the pursuit of setting things right, which he feels compelled to do out of loyalty and respect for his fallen colleague, and out of a profound sense of guilt that will continue to haunt him until he finds the truth. Along the way he encounters the rollercoaster effects of an ill-fated first love, and the bliss of letting go and finding the life-partner to travel with him when he finds the path he'd earlier planned no longer accommodates him. Then there's a really cool ending.

Originally published in early 1930s. The author was a Past President of the Old English Sheepdog Club and also Founder of the American Old English Sheepdog Club. The illustrated contents deal with every aspect of this much loved breed. Chapters include: History and some Old Time Breeders - Hints to Beginners - Description - Nutrition - Management - Breeding and Whelping - Puppies - Ailments - Training and Working - Shows and Showing - Judging - Abroad - Some Recollections - Financial Side etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Jane Austen's novels portray a leisured society of gentlemen and ladies who do not need to work. Even the men with professions, such as sailors and soldiers, are almost never seen working; though leisure was not meant to be an excuse for idleness. The proper uses of leisure are to fulfill duties, to read and think, and to pursue social relations in a world where family and marriage for the propertied were of central importance. The activities pursued in Jane Austen's novels, and the way they apply themselves to them, are significant to the understanding of her characters and the roles they play. The working of society depended on a round of visits, dinners and evening parties. Bath and other spas were active centres of entertainment of all kinds; and the seaside resorts were growing in importance. Jane Austen experienced these and put them to use in her novels; but she also registered the fact that quiet, solitary pursuits such as reading, walking or needlwork might be more to the taste of a Fanny Price or Anne Elliot. Male characters enjoy their leisure in a number of sports, often glimpsed off stage - John Thorpe drives his gig wildly through Bath and Tom Bertram is nearly killed by a fall at Newmarket. This text identifies leisure and its use as a central characteristic of Austen's work.

This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with diagrams and intended to help people to acquire more easily a sound knowledge of Modern Dance Movement. Contents Include: A Study of Basic Principles and Technique, Abbreviations, Definitions, Etc., The Waltz, The Quickstep, The Slow Foxtrot. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Co-authors of "Imagine That," Don and Nikki celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2009. Together, through a unique combination of corporate merger, corporate sponsorships and their close relationship with persons of influence, they were placed in a position, which afforded them both the timely, once in a lifetime opportunity to witness a period of rapid growth in the "Sport of Auto Racing." Their story covers a broad spectrum of some little known events. A range of "heartfelt," "heartbreak," "accomplishment," "failure," "uses," "abuses," "tragedy," "glory." "Imagine That," recounts, "how it was," in realm of activities encircling NASCAR, USAC, NHRA and SCCA. The personal experiences Don and Nikki share are truly amazing. Reading it will cause you numerous moments of "awe," concluding simply, "Imagine That"!

This early work is a compelling read for the dance enthusiast and historian. Easy to follow instructions provide a complete how-to guide to sequence dancing. Contents Include: Introductory; Advice to the beginner in Sequence Dancing; Abbreviations Used in Descriptions of Dances; The Direction of Your Steps; The Food Positions; Partners' Positions in Relation to Each Other; The Easiest Way to Start; The Harry Lime Foxtrot; The Saunters: Slow Sequence Foxtrots; The Yearning Saunter; Saunter Serenade; The Old Time Waltz; Waltz Figures in Sequence Dances; Carina Waltz; Quaker Girl Waltz; Hesitation Waltz; The Evening Waltz; Chrysanthemum Waltz; The Gavotte as a Sequence Dance; The Butterfly Gavotte; The Gavotina; The International Waltz; The Marine Four-Step; Doris Waltz; Eve Three-Step; Florentine Waltz; The Tango as a Sequence Dance; Elizabeth Tango; The Donella Tango; Eugene Tango; the Mazurka as a Sequence Dance; Oriental Mazurka; Marie Mazurka; The Dutch Foursome; The Western Schottische; Blue Danube Waltz; The Dream Waltz; Tango Fascination; The Fylde Waltz; Waltz Superbe; and Other Sequence Dances. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Reasons I Run is a can-do story which offers the reader a rare glimpse inside the mind of a competitive runner. Dennis Gravitt was an average athlete whose internal drive compelled him to press the boundaries of his physical limitations. As the story unfolds, Dennis transforms himself from a middle-of-the-pack athlete into a competitive runner. He would eventually enjoy a career spanning 28 years. This is a memoir which chronicles his journey, both inner and outer, with all of its ups and downs-the victories and the disappointments. Dennis also shares the lessons learned, candidly examines some of running's modern paradigms, and challenges others to step beyond the constraints of their own comfort zones.
Feel free to leave feedback, or contact the author, at www.TheReasonsIRun.com.

8 days on the Delaware River: A Trip To Remember, is about a fishing and camping adventure complete by Author Paul Donovan and his fishing buddy Ray Labarre. The trip was talked about for about 18 years and finally occurred in May 2006. The 120 mile trip started in Hancock, NY and was to end at Kittatinny Beach in Delaware Water Gap, PA Rays 14 foot aluminum boat had taken us up and down the Delaware River many times over those 18 years, but generally in the National Park area in and above the Delaware Water Gap. This time, fully loaded for a week in the outdoors, we were venturing North in waters that are better suited for canoes. The eight-day adventure covered low rocky water situations as well as some rather fast scary rapids as we enjoyed fantastic sights along the scenic Upper and Middle Delaware Rivers areas. There was an emergency room visit, shopping for a new oar, naturally a few fishing stories and a truly unexpected 'boat ride' that kept us moving along. With some stories from past trips and the experiences of this trip all relayed day by day, chapter by chapter, you will enjoy. . . . . . .8 Days on the Delaware River: A Trip To Remember.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1903, It was the Authors aim to be of real practical service to Anglers who wish to visit Wales. This is a fascinating read for any angler or historian interested in the area, It also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.

Officials of football's world governing body, FIFA,are arrested in dramatic dawn raids in Switzerland and America. Sport has, once again, encountered the law. From Match Fixing to Murder looks at 101 diverse cases involving sport or sporting personalities that have ended up before courts or tribunals: from the 'body in the trunk 'murder by a former Wimbledon finalist to the fixing of baseball's 1919 World Series; from a transsexual tennis player seeking to play in the women's singles at the US Open to a wife's claim in the divorce courts that 'golf was his mistress'. Written in an entertaining style for the general sports fan,the book includes football's Eric Cantona, Bobby Moore andJohn Terry; Tony Greig and Ian Botham from cricket; golfersTiger Woods and Rory McIlroy; Lewis Hamilton from motor racing; jockeys Lester Piggott and Kieren Fallon; rugby's JPR Williams; and cyclist Lance Armstrong. All have contributed,some reluctantly, to the history of sporting encounters with the law.

A story about a Dad and his kids woven into motorcycle racing and the love of two wheels. Who says three little kids couldn't become a pit crew for a motorcycle race team. Happiness abounds as the story documents the fun stuff that happens at the track. And later on, as the youngest becomes a racer himself, Dad is thrown into the roll of a non glamorous crew chief. This story will make you laugh at times and tug at your heart strings at others. Every weekend warrior will relate to this story !

Originally published 1895. The illustrated contents contain detailed chapters on: Charts and Tides - Round British and Irish Coasts - Knots, Hooks etc - Baits - Fly Fishing in Sea - From Land and Pier - From Small Boats - The Sea Fishing Rod - Conger Hunting - Sea Fish Species - Sea Fishing Abroad - Tarpon Fishing - Whaling etc. Many of the earliest fishing books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.