Sports Illustrated: Almanac 2005
Sports Illustrated: Almanac 2005

Author: Editors of Sports Illustrated

Publisher: Sports Illustrated

Published: 2004-11-23

Total Pages: 900

ISBN-13: 9781932273342

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America's No. 1 sports almanac since its introduction 14 years ago, the Sports Illustrated Almanac has got 2004 covered, from football to fencing, hockey to handball, and everything in between. Spanning 896 pages, the Sports IllustratedAlmanac features essays by top Sports Illustrated writers, all-time stats and records, and ticketing and venue information for pro baseball, basketball, football and hockey. Now during Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Almanac will release this special edition. The Sports Illustrated Almanac 2005 is the ultimate guide to the year in sports.

Sports Illustrated: Almanac 2006
Sports Illustrated: Almanac 2006

Author: Editors of Sports Illustrated

Publisher: Sports Illustrated

Published: 2005-12-06

Total Pages: 868

ISBN-13: 9781932994759

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Americas No. 1 sports almanac since its introduction 15 years ago, the Sports Illustrated Almanac has got 2005 covered, from football to fencing, hockey to handball, and everything in between. Spanning 896 pages, the Sports Illustrated Almanac features essays by top Sports Illustrated writers, all-time stats and records, and ticketing and venue information for pro baseball, basketball, football and hockey. The Sports Illustrated Almanac 2006 is the ultimate guide to the year in sports. Americas #1 sports almanac since 1991. The ultimate argument-ender and guide to the year in sports. Packed with comprehensive statistics, colorful essays, humorous anecdotes from every major sport and dozens of minor ones. Includes the 2005 World Series results as well as a full round-up of all major sports. New special Trivia Guide included- A great way to test your sports knowledge.

Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac: Sports Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac: Sports Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

Author: Jack W. Plunkett

Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Published: 2007-06

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 159392089X

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A market research guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

Northern Michigan Almanac
Northern Michigan Almanac

Author: Ron Jolly

Publisher: Petoskey Co-Pub

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1300

ISBN-13:

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A huge compendium of fascinating and little-known facts about Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula

Sports Illustrated ... Almanac
Sports Illustrated ... Almanac

Author: Sports Illustrated

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Providing a complete review of the year in sports, this reference includes statistical reports, photographs, histories, previews, and special features on the world's major sports.

Time: Almanac 2005
Time: Almanac 2005

Author: Editors of Time Magazine

Publisher: Time Almanac

Published: 2004-12-28

Total Pages: 1046

ISBN-13: 9781932273588

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From people of the year-to the perfect games of the year. Information of all the countries of the world. Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, & U.S. Societies and Associations.

Eric Sloane's Weather Almanac
Eric Sloane's Weather Almanac

Author: Eric Sloane

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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Voyageur Press is proud to publish this new edition of Eric Sloane’s classic folksy history of American weather. Combining two Sloane books, "Eric Sloane’s Almanac and Weather Forecaster" (1955) and "Folklore of American Weather" (1963), this omnibus is filled with traditional weather sayings and beliefs. In "Eric Sloane’s Weather Almanac," readers will learn forecasting tips such as which winds bring what kinds of weather, how to ""read"" clouds, how to foretell the weather by the moon, and more. Also included is fun climate lore such as old-time sayings about when sap is running and why you should dig your well where lightning has struck. One hundred thirty-five of Sloane’s drawings clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative book by one of the most popular recorders of American history. Before Eric Sloane (1905-1985) became famous for paintings and books, he was one of the top weather experts in the United States and wrote several books on the subject for the U.S. Navy.

Their Greatest Victory
Their Greatest Victory

Author: David L. Porter

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1476602476

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This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success. Each profile describes the athlete's problem, the medical issues he or she faced, how success was achieved despite the setback, and the personal qualities that helped the athlete to prevail. Part I features 15 athletes who dealt with diseases and physical disabilities, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (cancer), Ron Santo (diabetes), Gail Devers (Graves' disease), Alonzo Mourning (kidney disease), Wilma Rudolph (polio), Scott Hamilton (a pancreatic disorder in childhood) and Jimmy Abbott (born with one hand). Part II highlights nine athletes who dealt with near-fatal or life-changing accidents and injuries, including Bill Toomey, Three-Finger Brown, Greg LeMond, Lou Brissie and Tommy John.

The Facts on File Guide to Research
The Facts on File Guide to Research

Author: Jeff Lenburg

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 1438110405

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The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.