The Twins in the Dome

The Twins in the Dome

Author: Bob Showers

Publisher: Wise Ink

Published: 2017-05-22

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781634890601

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'The Dome was our signature.'' --Torii Hunter


The Franchise: Minnesota Twins

The Franchise: Minnesota Twins

Author: La Velle E. Neal III

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2024-06-11

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 163727579X

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In The Franchise: Minnesota Twins, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Twins' one-of-a-kind identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.Twins fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.


Time of the Twins

Time of the Twins

Author: Kendall Jenner

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-11-15

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1682450414

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Two sisters, one destiny . . . Lex and Livia are on the run. In Time of the Twins, Lex, an impulsive military cadet, and Livia, a pampered Airess, have just found out they are twins, which is against the law in the great City of Indra. Now they are leaving behind the only world they have ever known: for Lex, it was the dark world of the Hub below the surface of Indra, where she survived the brutal Orphanage to become an elite member of Indra’s Population Control Forces, and for Livia, it was a life of luxury on the sky island of Helix, where she was brought up to be a Proper Indrithian Young Woman. With help from the charming and handsome Kane, Lex’s best friend and Livia’s newfound love, and Zavier, a gruff rebel who would prefer to leave them all behind, they make the grueling trek through the dangerous underground tunnels toward the Outlands beyond the dome of Indra in search of the mother they thought was dead. When they finally reach the Outlanders' colony, they discover their mother holds the key to unlocking their past, and they must confront an ancient prophecy, “The Time of the Twins.” The prophecy claims they are the long-awaited “twin saviors,” destined to save the City of Indra from the oppressive High Council who have long reigned over all of its people. Will Lex and Livia agree to be a part of their mother’s dangerous plan and take on the daunting role of the “twin saviors”? Will they trust their mother and put themselves in jeopardy to save countless lives? It’s a responsibility they never asked for . . . but one that may prove impossible to ignore. With unforgettable characters, an action-packed pace, and the sparks of new romance, the Jenner sisters have created a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure that will leave you wanting more.


The Dome

The Dome

Author: Suzanne Craig-Whytock

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781772311013

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"It's the year 2135, almost four decades since the Water Wars ended. Much of the continent is a desert wasteland, and the powerful Consortium rules Adanac, one of the few habitable areas remaining, with an iron fist. Cee and Dee, 16-year-old twins who share a special, almost psychic bond, are runaways from a Consortium workhouse. The twins are tested to their limits as they confront the demons of their past and try to save the future, for themselves and all of Adanac."--Provided by publisher


The Voices of Baseball

The Voices of Baseball

Author: Kirk McKnight

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-08-13

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1442244488

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With careers spanning two to three times that of an average player, baseball’s best broadcasters have no shortage of history to offer. They have witnessed opening days, no hitters, slugfests, and perfect games, all from arguably the best seats in the house. From former Baltimore Orioles announcer Jon Miller calling Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131st straight game, to Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione witnessing the “Curse of the Babe” being lifted the night Boston won its first World Series in eighty-six years, broadcasters know their clubs, their stadiums, and their teams in a way that no one else can. In The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime, Kirk McKnight provides an in-depth look at each of Major League Baseball’s thirty ballparks from the perspectives of the game’s longest-tenured storytellers. These broadcasters share their fondest memories from the booth, what makes their ballparks unique, and even how their ballparks’ structural features have impacted games. Thirty-three of today’s broadcasters—from “newbie” Brian Anderson to sixty-five-year veteran Vin Scully—pay tribute not only to the edifices that host their broadcasting craft but also to their predecessors, such as Harry Caray and Red Barber, who influenced and inspired them. With decades of broadcasting between them, their stories encapsulate some of Major League Baseball’s greatest moments. Generations of baseball fans—from the veteran who witnessed Joe DiMaggio coming back from World War II to the son or daughter going through the gate’s turnstiles for the first time—will all enjoy the historic and triumphant moments shared by some of the game’s greatest broadcasters in The Voices of Baseball.


Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins

Author: Dennis Brackin

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA

Published: 2010-03-12

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1610602692

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A treasury of Twin Cities baseball history packed with photos from the archives. Major League Baseball came to the Minnesota prairie in the spring of 1961, and ever since, the Minnesota Twins have held a cherished place in the hearts of sports fans throughout the region. With Hall of Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett and beloved characters from Billy Martin to Kent Hrbek to Joe Mauer, the history of the Twins encompasses highs and lows, heroes and goats, but always nonstop excitement. Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History provides an in-depth and entertaining look at the team, its players, its stadiums, and the memorable moments through the years. Illustrated with photos from the Star Tribune’s archives, it is the ultimate celebration of a beloved franchise.


Sid!

Sid!

Author: Sid Hartman

Publisher: Mvp Books

Published: 2007-05-15

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780760331903

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Sid Hartman has been at the center of Minnesota sports for more than 60 years, getting the inside scoop from players, coaches, owners, and his many "close personal friends." This fascinating tell-all reveals Sid's life and career, from his days as a newspaper boy in Minneapolis and his first scoops as a cub reporter with the Minneapolis Tribune, to his place as a true Minnesota legend. From his controversial role as de facto general manager of the Minneapolis Lakers to his fight to save the Twins, Sid has been in the thick of the local sports scene at all levels. In these pages, sports fans will be privy to Sid's insight into hundreds of events and legendary figures, from Bud Grant and Bob Knight to Kirby Puckett and Kevin Garnett. As one of the most widely read and listened-to sports journalists in the Midwest for over half a century, Sid's impact has been felt by fans from all walks of life, including renowned figures such as Tom Brokaw and Walter Mondale, who called Sid "one of America's hardest-working, most widely read sportswriters." Join Sid and his cast of thousands, and enjoy their outrageous stories---and learn some Minnesota sports history in the process. This updated paperback edition includes Sid's reminiscences on the past decade of Minnesota sports, including the resurgent Twins, the rocky Vikings, and his always-beloved Gophers.


Tales from the Dome: Villains

Tales from the Dome: Villains

Author: Casca Kelly Green

Publisher: Booktango

Published: 2015-03-12

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1468956884

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Will Carys and Carl let a little bit of Necromancy get in the way of their relationship? What drove Ellis Straylight become a Forward Scout? Who was Derek, before he was Void's arch-nemesis? These questions and more are answered in these five stories, set in the years and months before Superdome. Fans of Casca Green's Superdome will find more intense action and adventure in Tales from the Dome: Villains, the second of two companion anthologies to the Shadeshifter Chronicles, an LGBT-friendly series of superhero-centric science fiction oriented toward older teens and adults. For people just discovering the Shadeshifter Chronicles, Tales from the Dome is also a great introduction to the world and lives of these dynamic characters, exploring their origins without giving up all their secrets. In a world where everybody is dangerous, and the powerful make the rules, what defines a Villain?


Stadium Games

Stadium Games

Author: Jay Weiner

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 9780816634347

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"Stadium Games begins with the events leading to the arrival of the Twins and Vikings to the state in 1961 and traces subsequent controversies about professional sports in the region up to the present. Weiner discusses the factors that make Minnesota the poster child for the nation's stadium debates - the recent departure of the North Stars hockey team, the near departure of the Timberwolves, the strong opposition of taxpayers, and the apparent greed of team owners. Stadium Games reveals the behind-the-scenes deals and inside scoop on what went wrong in the recent unsuccessful campaign for a new ballpark, divulging how public relations experts failed and how government leaders conspired to fake out Minnesota's citizens."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved