Cap in Hand
Cap in Hand

Author: Bruce Dowbiggin

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1773052381

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Iconic baseball writer Bill James, in 1987, frustrated with MLB’s labor stoppages and the decline of the minor leagues, wrote that the minors “were an abomination … if you’re selling a sport and the players don’t care about winning, that’s not a sport. That’s a fraud … an exhibition masquerading as a contest.” Bill imagined a better model and proposed that, as opposed to limiting the number of teams in MLB to protect parity, a free market was capable of sustaining many more franchises — hundreds, even — if we would just allow it to sort out the level at which those cities might best compete. Cap in Hand goes a step further, arguing that a free market in sports teams and athletes once existed and could work again if the monopolists of MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL would simply relent from salary-restraint schemes and reserve-clause models that result in elite talent being spread as thinly as possible and mediocrity being rewarded via amateur drafts and equalization payments. In fact, the model for this exists and may be the most wildly popular and monetarily successful of all professional sports: European football. Cap In Hand asks: what if the four major North American pro sports move beyond the restrictive covenants of the franchise model? The product sold to fans today is a pale copy of what it might be if the market could guide the best players to the best teams, whose ingenuity and innovation would inspire everyone to do better and put on a better show.

Cap in Hand
Cap in Hand

Author: Gail Picco

Publisher: Hilborn Civil Sector Press

Published: 2017-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781927375419

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Drawing on more than 25 years of experience working at the highest level of the sector, Picco has produced an insightful book that is essential reading for anyone who gives to charities, is trying to make charity more impactful or is concerned about the effect affect charity is having on the people who need its help the most. Picco interviewed cancer researchers, hospital foundation chieftains, humanitarian aid veterans and sector observers, and used data from tax filings, charity audits, international reports and policy analysis to give us a full view of charity in Canada. It is a compelling and meticulously researched work that will generate a much-needed debate about modern-day charity.

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions

Author: Ian Stuart-Hamilton

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2006-11-15

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1846425786

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This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions. Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and `take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from British and American English, with some Australian expressions included as well. Although the book is primarily intended for people with Asperger Syndrome, it will be useful for anyone who has problems understanding idiomatic and colloquial English. An essential resource and an informative read; this dictionary will assist in a wide range of situations.

Cap'N Abe, Storekeeper A Story Of Cape Cod
Cap'N Abe, Storekeeper A Story Of Cape Cod

Author: James A. Cooper

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9361159488

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"Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper: A Story of Cape Cod" by means of James A. Cooper is a literary gem that intertwines fiction with humor to create a captivating narrative. Set towards the backdrop of Cape Cod, the novel unfolds the tale of Cap'n Abe, a storekeeper whose individual embodies the appeal and resilience of the Cape's coastal lifestyles. James A. Cooper, a masterful storyteller, weaves a narrative that now not simplest entertains however additionally forges connections between characters and readers. The book displays Cooper's dedication to showcasing the human experience thru innovative and passionate storytelling. With a touch of humor and an elegant writing fashion, Cooper effects introduces readers to the numerous feelings and regions of Cape Cod. The protagonist, Cap'n Abe, turns into a symbol of the Cape's spirit, and his adventures resonate with both wit and intensity. As readers immerse themselves inside the tale, they find out the richness of Cooper's narrative, in which the easy placing of a coastal store will become a level for profound human connections.