Phoenix Suns fans will enjoy this funny and emotional account of the incredible career of Iowa farmboy turned Hall of Fame broadcaster Al McCoy. McCoy, the voice of the Suns for almost 40 years, is a very popular personality in the Phoenix area. Prior to joining the Suns in 1972, McCoy was the broadcaster for the Triple-A Phoenix Giants baseball club. He was the weekend television play-by-play man for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1998, the club's first season. He was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. This book collects stories told by McCoy himself, and about McCoy by an all-star cast, including players, fellow broadcasters, and fans. Includes 32 pages of photographs.
From Darin Strauss, the bestselling author of Chang and Eng (A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year), comes the unforgettable story of "Kid" McCoy: boxer, jewel thief, scam artist, and the most married man in America. A fascinating mirror of the tumultuous backdrop of America at the turn of the century, The Real McCoy is "a muscular and entertaining novel about lies, scams, flimflams, and the inconvenience of truth" (GQ)
A biography of the Canadian-born black American who studied engineering in Scotland and patented over 50 inventions, despite the obstacles he faced because of his race
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Real McCoys! When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She's the doer. He's the thinker. She's the heart. He's her heartburn. Moxie's friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive—along with more questions. Who sent them? What do they mean? Is the world on the brink of collapse? Milton and Moxie are the perfect problem-solving team...if only they could get along.When their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to identify the mysterious Squiggler first—while learning the hard way that two McCoys really are better than one. With energetic illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's Two's a Crowd is a vivaciously funny and irresistibly heartfelt mystery for young readers. An Imprint Book "A marvelous standalone sequel that will inspire random acts of kindness." —School Library Journal, starred review "An outstanding, truly unique reading experience." —Booklist Praise for The Real McCoys: "Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case." —School Library Journal, starred review "Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal ... An exceptional book." —Booklist, starred review "Delightfully topsy-turvy...readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path." —Kirkus Reviews “An ingenious new series...an innovative reading experience that surprises and delights. Wordplay, witty descriptions and visual jokes abound.” —The Washington Post "Swanson and Behr have created a gem with this hilarious elementary-level read with graphic novel tendencies." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This clever, funny, delightful book is just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than one--especially when they belong to Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr." —Andrea Beaty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ada Twist Scientist A Junior Library Guild Selection
Looks at the investigation into the two airplane hijackings in which Richard McCoy, also known as D.B. Cooper, parachuted from the planes with the ransom money
A "courageous and singular book" (Andrew Solomon), Memory's Last Breath is an unsparing, beautifully written memoir -- "an intimate, revealing account of living with dementia" (Shelf Awareness). Based on the "field notes" she keeps in her journal, Memory's Last Breath is Gerda Saunders' astonishing window into a life distorted by dementia. She writes about shopping trips cut short by unintentional shoplifting, car journeys derailed when she loses her bearings, and the embarrassment of forgetting what she has just said to a room of colleagues. Coping with the complications of losing short-term memory, Saunders, a former university professor, nonetheless embarks on a personal investigation of the brain and its mysteries, examining science and literature, and immersing herself in vivid memories of her childhood in South Africa. "For anyone facing dementia, [Saunders'] words are truly enlightening . . . Inspiring lessons about living and thriving with dementia." -- Maria Shriver, NBC's Today Show
'Are you scared, Gordon?' asks Heather.Four friends talk of ghosts in a hotel in Scotland. That night Gordon sees and hears something strange in his room. But is it really the ghost of Lord McCoy?These six stories tell of ghosts - friendly, sad, and bad - from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, America - and Egypt!
Life is filled with twists, turns and tough choices. Connor now faces a life-changing decision. Is true happiness found in getting what you want? Or is it from finding what you need? Connor Dougherty has the world at his feet. However, his mother's spiteful last act rips his future away from him and leaves the family ranch to his brother, Greg. He offers Connor a chance at getting his ranch back. All he has to do is go undercover, get a ranch job with Greg's future in-laws and help Greg sweep his sweetheart off her feet. Ty Gibson has never had much of anything. Although he's not sure about taking a ranch hand job, it's better than not working at all. When a mysterious young cowboy, Skip McCoy, shows up on the ranch, Ty finds a welcome distraction in the workplace. If there's one truth to ranch life, it's that everything eventually breaks down. Skip McCoy isn't who he says he is and Connor Dougherty isn't sure how long he can keep up his disguise. Can Connor's wits save the day and help his brother win the love of his life? Or will his feelings for Ty make him willing to risk it all for his own budding love? Please Note: This book contains adult language & steamy adult activities, it is intended for 18+ Adults Only. Novel, approx. 81,000 words in length. HEA (happy ever after ending). Does not end with a "cliffhanger." Themes include: Cowboys, Western romance, Modern Western, family drama, inheritance, Ranch, rodeo, secret identity