American Reference Books Annual, 2002

American Reference Books Annual, 2002

Author: Bohdan S. Wynar

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 9781563089114

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This source of information on comtemporary American reference works is intended for the library and information community. It has nearly 1600 descriptive and evaluative entries, and reviews material from more than 300 publishers in nearly 500 subject areas. It should help the user keep abreast of reference publications in all fields, answer everyday questions and build up reference collections.


Pittsburgh's Civic Arena: Stories from the Igloo

Pittsburgh's Civic Arena: Stories from the Igloo

Author: The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1467148849

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Lovingly nicknamed the Igloo, the Civic Arena was home to the Pittsburgh Penguins until 2010 and hosted some of the most important sports and entertainment events in Steel City history. During the glorious Mario Lemieux era, the venue hosted four Stanley Cup Finals, including three championship-winning seasons. Muhammad Ali KO'ed Charlie Powell in 1963 there. It was home to Duquesne Basketball in the arena's early days and has hosted some of the University of Pittsburgh's most important basketball games as well. Some of the biggest acts in music history have rocked the Igloo's seats, including Elvis, the Beatles and frequent favorite, Bruce Springsteen. Join local sports and media writers as they recall the greatest moments in Civic Arena's storied history.