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Ohio Confidential
John Boertlein
Ohio’s reputation as a moral beacon doesn’t tell the whole story — or
even much of it, according to Ohio Confidential. The state has seen a
tsunami of scandal in the areas of crime, drugs, sports, sex, and
politics, and sometimes two together, as when Cincinnati Mayor Jerry
Springer wrote a personal check to a prostitute, or Congressman Wayne
Hays’ mistress started talking.
The book even includes murders such as the gruesome Kingsbury Run
Torso killings and "Arsenic Anna," a notorious "black widow" serial
killer. This compulsively readable book by a former cop showcases
Ohio’s multitude of sins right up to the contemporary corruptions of
Governor Bob Taft and Congressman Bob Ney.
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Paul Brown: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach (Hardcover)
Andrew O'Toole
Paul Brown is a football legend, yet few fans know the story of this very private man. This book follows Brown’s life and career, from his childhood and college years through his domination as a coach on every major level — high school, collegiate, and pro — to his painful exile from a sport he essentially helped create. In relating the story of Paul Brown and his gridiron innovations, Andrew O’Toole tells the story of modern day football.
Paul Brown ranks as one of the greatest of football coaches in history
Considered the "father of the modern offense," Brown dominated as a
gridiron general on every major level — high school (Massillon HS -
from "Go, Tigers"), college (Ohio State), and professional (Cleveland
Browns, Cincinnati Bengals).
Brown gained his reputation as an innovator during his time in
Cleveland. He was the first to use intelligence tests to judge players,
establish a film library, instruct players in a classroom setting,
attempt to use a radio transmitter to communicate with players on the
field, and install face masks on helmets.
He was also a person known for his stubborn approach to
criticism. Brown was honored in 1967 by his election to the Pro Football
Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In addition to that accolade, two
stadiums bear his name: Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, and Paul
Brown Stadium, current home of the Bengals. Indirectly, a third stadium
bears his name: Cleveland Browns Stadium. Learn more about Paul Brown
in this book. Grab a copy today, settle in your favorite easy chair and
get the facts about one of football's greatest coaches.
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Paul Brown: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach (Paperback)
Andrew O'Toole
Paul Brown is a football legend, yet few fans know the story of
this very private man. This book follows Brown’s life and career, from
his childhood and college years through his domination as a coach on
every major level — high school, collegiate, and pro — to his painful
exile from a sport he essentially helped create. In relating the story
of Paul Brown and his gridiron innovations, Andrew O’Toole tells the
story of modern day football.
Paul Brown ranks as one of the greatest of football coaches in history
Considered the "father of the modern offense," Brown dominated as a
gridiron general on every major level — high school (Massillon HS -
from "Go, Tigers"), college (Ohio State), and professional (Cleveland
Browns, Cincinnati Bengals).
Brown gained his reputation as an innovator during his time in
Cleveland. He was the first to use intelligence tests to judge players,
establish a film library, instruct players in a classroom setting,
attempt to use a radio transmitter to communicate with players on the
field, and install face masks on helmets.
He was also a person known for his stubborn approach to
criticism. Brown was honored in 1967 by his election to the Pro Football
Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In addition to that accolade, two
stadiums bear his name: Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, and Paul
Brown Stadium, current home of the Bengals. Indirectly, a third stadium
bears his name: Cleveland Browns Stadium. Learn more about Paul Brown
in this book. Grab a copy today, settle in your favorite easy chair and
get the facts about one of football's greatest coaches.
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Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal That Rocked the NBA
Tim Donaghy
We also have a few SIGNED copies of Tim Donaghy's book!
A searing look at pro basketball from the perspective of a referee who succumbed to a gambling addiction, which ultimately led to a prison sentence. With a foreword by the FBI Special Agent who worked the Gambino case, Personal Foul reveals in unflinching honesty how the fast life of professional sports can tempt and trap the unwary and unwise.
In the end, Tim Donaghy returns to the redemptive power of telling the truth about his experiences, his addictions, and his insight into what happened on and off the court. An unforgettable page-turner, this book will confirm readers' suspicions about the influence of the front offices of major league sports, the corrosive power of money, fame and power, and needing to heed the inner voice of right and wrong.
For more information, visit the author's website http://www.timdonaghy.com
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Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal That Rocked the NBA *SIGNED EDITION*
Tim Donaghy
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your SIGNED copy of Tim Donaghy's book today!
Tim has been kind enough to
autograph a few books for us.
This number is limited so it's a first come, first serve basis.
Unfortunately, because of his travel schedule, the copies are signed
but
cannot be personalized.
A searing look at pro basketball from the perspective of a referee who succumbed to a gambling addiction, which ultimately led to a prison sentence. With a foreword by the FBI Special Agent who worked the Gambino case, Personal Foul reveals in unflinching honesty how the fast life of professional sports can tempt and trap the unwary and unwise.
In the end, Tim Donaghy returns to the redemptive power of telling the truth about his experiences, his addictions, and his insight into what happened on and off the court. An unforgettable page-turner, this book will confirm readers' suspicions about the influence of the front offices of major league sports, the corrosive power of money, fame and power, and needing to heed the inner voice of right and wrong.
For more information, visit the author's website http://www.timdonaghy.com
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Playing Ball with the Boys
Betsy Ross
The author’s numerous media contacts and friends in the industry will be instrumental in marketing this book. From Christine Brennan, sports columnist at USA Today to Kate Delaney, who hosts a national sports talk show, the author will draw national publicity.
The author also owns a sports marketing company in Cincinnati and will marshal those resources to generate buzz about the book.
The firm specializes in social media strategies, from Twitter to FaceBook.
As an adjunct professor at Xavier University, the author also can call upon her network in academia to publicize the book.
Through the Association for Women in Sports Media, which hosts a national convention every spring, and other organizations such as the Women’s Sports Foundation, we can reach the growing audience of women who will be eager for this book.
This is the lead title for the publisher's season and will receive significant marketing attention.
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Plugged
Krissi and Dan Barr
Chet McGill, the dedicated VP of sales at AlphaMax Manufacturing, is under fire. Trident, their biggest client, is being pursued, aggressively, by a new competitor. At the same time, Chet is feeling off-balance as he preps for a golf tournament in which he’s partnered with Reggie Ward, Trident’s VP of Operations. Faced with big problems and with all eyes on him, Chet learns to get back to the what’s most important to his company, his clients and himself in PLUGGED.
In the spirit of Who Moved My Cheese and the highly readable style of Patrick Lencioni and Jeffrey Gitomer, Krissi and Dan Bar offer a simple parable that is engaging, engrossing and empowering. PLUGGED teaches readers to ‘shoot forPAR’, a simple, proven method to achieve success in just 3 useful steps:
Prioritize. Focus on what matters most.
Adapt. See change as an opportunity
Be Responsible. Take ownership of the outcome.
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Presidential Confidential
John Boertlein
In Presidential Confidential readers get the stories on the men who have held America's highest office--stories that usually are left out of school textbooks. Their secret (and sometimes sordid) affairs, their political dirty tricks, and much more, are covered in full detail. From George Washington stepping out on Martha to George Bush stepping on practically everyone, Presidential Confidential delivers the sex, scandal, murder, and mayhem in the dishy style of the scandal mags in their golden era.
Loaded with pictures and featuring a fun, stylized layout, Presidential Confidential provides a fun romp through the Oval Office.
Author John Boertlein, a retired police officer and the author of Ohio Confidential, brings an irreverent approach to the subject, one that today's reader will appreciate for its wit and candor. He covers assassinations and assassination attempts, love affairs, and shady financial and political deals. No cow is too sacred to be spared.
The stories range from in-depth treatments to short sidebars and "fun" facts, making this book an entertaining and informative browser that readers can read on the run or enjoy at length.
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Remember the AFL
Remember the AFL: The Ultimate Fan's Guide to the American Football League is a nostalgic journey back in time through remembrances of a league that everyone thought to be doomed before it began.
From its introduction to the final page, this book will take its readers on a timeless ride back to an era that they will remember with the innocence and passion of their youth.
Each section of this book embraces the roots and evolution of the league, complete with yearly recaps of each team. Reminisce the time capsule events that forged the history of the league, along with the multitude of names and faces of the players who authored the records and numbers and created the incomparable story of the American Football League. Fans will also relive the history of the AFL by engaging the challenge of over 500 trivia questions - stump your friends!
Lance Alworth, Clem Daniels, George Blanda, Buck Buchanan, Wahoo McDaniel, Abner Haynes, and Joe Namath, are all here. As are Ben Davidson, Pete Gogolak, Jim Nance, Billy Cannon and Cookie Gilchrist, along with many more names, faces and events that will pique your recall, satisfy your appetite and ignite your passion to Remember the AFL.
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Rollie Fingers Baseball Bible
Rollie Fingers and Christopher Ritter
In the tradition of the incredibly successful Uncle John's and Schott's Miscellany brands, More Rollie's Follies is the second in a series of baseball books that give readers quick stories and stats, nostalgic as well as cutting-edge information.
The package is inventive, unique and lively, and the series is supported by www.rolliesbaseballfollies.com, where the brand will receive international attention. Author Rollie Fingers, still one of the most recognizable players ever because of his signature handlebar moustache, will appear on TV and radio to tout this breakthrough book that soon will be as recognizable as the man himself.
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