The '85 Bears
The '85 Bears

Author: Mike Ditka

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2015-09-14

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1633193217

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The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself In Ditka's own words, this 30th anniversary volume of The '85 Bears is packed with special features that make it the ultimate must-have treasure for every Bears fan. This updated edition features the authors' reflections on the incredible championship season as well as recaps and statistics for every regular- and post-season game bring the entire 1985 campaign to life. Interviews with fan favorites—from the Fridge to Buddy Ryan—as well as special commentary from Gary Fencik offer extra insight into the team's Super Bowl run. Capping off a truly memorable volume is a bonus audio CD that features an exclusive interview with Mike Ditka, providing even more memories from a truly golden era of Chicago football.

The Rise and Self-destruction of the Greatest Football Team in History
The Rise and Self-destruction of the Greatest Football Team in History

Author: John Mullin

Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781572437906

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This book is the story of one of the greatest football teams in the history of the NFL: the '85 Bears. They were, for a brief, magical moment, a band of eccentrics who went from nobodies to rock stars and cult figures--they took America on a wild ride in the middle of one of the wildest times in history. The Rise and Self-Destruction of the Greatest Football Team in History reveals all the stories from that year, like how Walter Payton ended up hiding in a storage closet and why the team collapsed under the weight of its own greatness.

Sweetness
Sweetness

Author: Jeff Pearlman

Publisher: Avery

Published: 2012-08-28

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1592407374

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The definitive biography of Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame superstar Walter Payton. Based on meticulous research and interviews with nearly 700 contacts, an unforgettable portrait that describes a man who lived his life just like he played the game: at full speed.

If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears
If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears

Author: Otis Wilson

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1633199355

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Led by stars like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William "Refrigerator" Perry, head coach Mike Ditka, and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, the Chicago Bears in the 1980s were an NFL powerhouse. As anyone who's seen "The Super Bowl Shuffle" surely knows, they were also an unforgettable group of characters. Otis Wilson, the Bears starting outside linebacker, was right in the center of the action, and in this book, Wilson provides a closer look at the great moments and personalities that made this era legendary. Readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. Be a fly on the wall as Wilson recounts stories from those days in Chicago, including the 1985 Super Bowl-winning season. If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears will make fans a part of the team's storied history.

Chicago Bear #85 Silky D Bares All
Chicago Bear #85 Silky D Bares All

Author: Chet Coppock

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-31

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9781077291836

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Wide receiver for the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, Dennis McKinnon chronicles his life experiences on the field and off. Touching stories of pain and sacrifice interspersed with the heartbreak of racism, domestic violence and political activism.

Voices from Bears Ears
Voices from Bears Ears

Author: Rebecca Robinson

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 0816538050

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In late 2016, President Barack Obama designated 1.35 million acres of public lands in southeastern Utah as Bears Ears National Monument. On December 4, 2017, President Donald Trump shrank the monument by 85 percent. A land rich in human history and unsurpassed in natural beauty, Bears Ears is at the heart of a national debate over the future of public lands. Through the stories of twenty individuals, and informed by interviews with more than seventy people, Voices from Bears Ears captures the passions of those who fought to protect Bears Ears and those who opposed the monument as a federal “land grab” that threatened to rob them of their economic future. It gives voice to those who have felt silenced, ignored, or disrespected. It shares stories of those who celebrate a growing movement by Indigenous peoples to protect ancestral lands and culture, and those who speak devotedly about their Mormon heritage. What unites these individuals is a reverence for a homeland that defines their cultural and spiritual identity, and therein lies hope for finding common ground. Journalist Rebecca Robinson provides context and perspective for understanding the ongoing debate and humanizes the abstract issues at the center of the debate. Interwoven with these stories are photographs of the interviewees and the land they consider sacred by photographer Stephen E. Strom. Through word and image, Robinson and Strom allow us to both hear and see the people whose lives are intertwined with this special place.

Moon Bear
Moon Bear

Author: Gill Lewis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1481400967

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Both torn from their homes in Laos, a boy and a moon bear cub form a deep bond in this “moving and memorable” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) tale of impossible odds and resilient hope, based on true and tragic conditions in Eastern Asia. Twelve-year-old Tam, on a dare, ventures into a moon bear den in the mountains of Northern Laos. His goal is to steal the cub and sell it, making a fortune for his family. But the mother bear’s unexpected return upends Tam’s plan, and he barely escapes with his life. Then his life implodes anyway: his entire mountain village is forced to relocate to make room for a new highway. Lured by the promise of electricity, running water, and a television, Tam’s people move to an overcrowded village, where Tam’s father is killed by a stray landmine. Now the family breadwinner, Tam is forced to work hundreds of miles away in the city of Laos, at a moon bear farm where bile from bear gall bladders is used for medicine. It is a cruel, miserable place, and when a familiar face—the very cub he’d seen in the den in Vietnam—is sold to the bear farm, Tam knows he must save this moon bear, no matter what it takes. Deeply and powerfully moving, Moon Bear is an unforgettable story of compassion, hope, and bravery against overwhelming odds, and brings to light the real-life, heartwrenching plight of Asia’s endangered moon bears.

Big Bears Can!
Big Bears Can!

Author: David Bedford

Publisher: Little Tiger Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781854307187

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When Mummy Bear goes out, leaving Big Bear in charge of Little Bear, Big Bear has a chance to prove that big bears can do everything. What will Mummy Bear say when she sees all the mess? Can big bears get into trouble too?

McMahon!
McMahon!

Author: Jim McMahon

Publisher: Warner Books (NY)

Published: 1989-03-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780446358637

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The flamboyant quarterback of the champion Chicago Bears football team shares his observations on the owners, coaches, fellow players, and the fame and fortune which accompanies success

Touching Spirit Bear
Touching Spirit Bear

Author: Ben Mikaelsen

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2010-04-20

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0062009680

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In his Nautilus Award-winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life. After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole Matthews is in major trouble. But instead of jail time, Cole is given another option: attend Circle Justice, an alternative program that sends juvenile offenders to a remote Alaskan Island to focus on changing their ways. Desperate to avoid prison, Cole fakes humility and agrees to go. While there, Cole is mauled by a mysterious white bear and left for dead. Thoughts of his abusive parents, helpless Peter, and his own anger cause him to examine his actions and seek redemption—from the spirit bear that attacked him, from his victims, and, most importantly, from himself. Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing. A strong choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.