Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce

Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce

Author: Tony Renzoni

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1467142670

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Joan Joyce will always be known as the unbeatable pitcher for the Raybestos Brakettes and the Connecticut Falcons, whose numerous career records--including an incredible 150 no-hitters and 50 perfect games--made her the best in the game. However, she was also one of the most gifted athletes the state has ever produced, as she also set records in basketball and later went on to a stellar career in the LPGA. A true pioneer of women's sports, Joan is currently the head softball coach at Florida Atlantic University. Join author Tony Renzoni as he profiles the multifaceted career of one of the country's greatest athletes.


Waterbury Irish

Waterbury Irish

Author: Janet Maher

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-09-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1625852665

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The hard work of nineteenth-century Irish immigrants in Waterbury helped place the city on the map as the Brass Capital of the World. In the early years of immigration, the Irish still had a hard road before them, filled with prejudice and social exclusion. Irish Catholics would hold Mass in secret, but eventually beautiful churches were built, attracting the most revered clergy in Connecticut. Soon Irish and Irish Americans established themselves as city leaders and professionals in the community. Dr. Charles A. Monagan was a founding member of St. Mary's Hospital, while his son John later became mayor. Some achieved fame through their excellence in sports, such as Roger Connor, whose long-standing record for career home runs was unbeatable until finally broken by the one and only Babe Ruth. Detailed research and oral histories from living descendants bring to light the remarkable Waterbury Irish legacy.


The Letter Critters Biographies

The Letter Critters Biographies

Author: Chase Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-31

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781538075135

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The Letter Critters are 26 cute and cuddly animals that represent the letters of the alphabet. They live in a fun place called Letter Critters Town. They all have unique personalities, features and their own sound. The Letter Critters can join together to make words and sentences too! Enter the town of the The Letter Critters where they will share a little about themselves, what their sound is, and where they live.


Hollywood Heroines

Hollywood Heroines

Author: Laura L. S. Bauer

Publisher:

Published: 2024-08-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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This is a topical resource that provides a comprehensive look at the most influential women in Hollywood cinema across a wide-range of occupations rarely found together in a single volume. Unlike other anthologies, Hollywood Heroines: The Most Influential Women in Film History is a hybrid of film history and industry information with an exclusive focus on prominent women. This reference work includes more commonly discussed categories of important women in Hollywood film history, such as directors and actresses, and reaches beyond them to encompass women working as cinematographers, casting directors, studio heads, musical composers, and visual and special effects supervisors. The wide range of filmmaking crafts covered in the book provides an acute view of the industry and increases the visibility of and quality of representation for women working in Hollywood. By bringing the experience of these influential women to light, Hollywood Heroines joins a growing movement that endeavors to dismantle harmful, long-standing industry myths that perpetuate the systemic underrepresentation of women and the devaluation of women's stories in the Hollywood film industry.


A Brief History of Waterbury

A Brief History of Waterbury

Author: Edith Reynolds

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009-10-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1625842600

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In 1681, just twenty-eight humble log cabins built around a marshy green made up what is today Waterbury, Connecticut. The town flourished, and by 1850, its brass- and button-making industries welcomed the Industrial Revolution. When the call came for the Civil War and World Wars I and II, Waterbury gave generously: buttons, to adorn United States military uniforms; and young soldiers, to fight for freedom and become heroes. A Brief History of Waterbury details the ebb and flow of this Connecticut town, the climb to its height, the struggles through adversity and scandal and the glory of modern-day triumphs. In this endlessly intriguing account, authors Edith Reynolds and John Murray uncover the true reaches of Waterbury's dynamic spirit.


Gadsby

Gadsby

Author: Ernest Vincent Wright

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-28

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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Gadsby is a novel by Ernest Vincent Wright. A fading fictitious city known as Branton Hills is rejuvenated due to the efforts of central character John Gadsby and a youth organizer. A humorous read!