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Book Synopsis The Eighth Wonder of the World by : Robert C. Trumpbour
Download or read book The Eighth Wonder of the World written by Robert C. Trumpbour and published by University of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research 2016 Pete Delohery Award for Best Sports Book from Shelf Unbound When it opened in 1965, the Houston Astrodome, nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World, captured the attention of an entire nation, bringing pride to the city and enhancing its reputation nationwide. It was a Texas-sized vision of the future, an unthinkable feat of engineering with premium luxury suites, theater-style seating, and the first animated scoreboard. Yet there were memorable problems such as outfielders’ inability to see fly balls and failed attempts to grow natural grass—which ultimately led to the development of AstroTurf. The Astrodome nonetheless changed the way people viewed sports, putting casual fans at the forefront of a user-experience approach that soon became the standard in all American sports. The Eighth Wonder of the World tears back the facade and details the Astrodome’s role in transforming Houston as a city while also chronicling the building’s storied fifty years in existence and the ongoing debate about its preservation.
Download or read book The Astrodome written by James Gast and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1960, a group of men in Houston, Texas set out to build the largest room in the world. That room would have to be large enough for a baseball game, sunny enough for grass to grow, and with air cool and clear enough for thousands of smokers to puff away in air-conditioned comfort. Led by a brilliant and colorful politician, this collection of architects, engineers, oilmen, scientists, and ballplayers created the Astrodome. What they built forever transformed the way baseball and other sports were played and viewed-for better and for worse. More importantly, theirs was a uniquely American achievement that reflected the place and extraordinary times in which it was constructed. This is the story of the creation and early days of the first domed stadium, highlighting the people who participated and the unprecedented solutions they developed for problems that had not previously existed. It places the building in its historic context among worldwide architectural and engineering accomplishments, as well as its cultural setting in mid-century America. It is the result of more than a year's research using both primary-source archival material and interviews with the participants.
Book Synopsis The New Cathedrals by : Robert C. Trumpbour
Download or read book The New Cathedrals written by Robert C. Trumpbour and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stadium construction has altered the physical landscape of many major metropolitan areas throughout North America and has had a profound psychological and economic impact on these urban centers. The ways athletic facilities have been constructed, from the ritual-centered beginnings of stadium construction in ancient Greece to the large-scale construction of professional sports facilities in present day global centers, reveal a culture’s values and priorities and how it defines its recreational needs. Drawing on thorough and wide-ranging research, Robert C. Trumpbour examines the political institutions, commercial entities, civic leadership, and media organizations that influenced stadium construction. The author analyzes three significant recent historical periods: the Progressive Era, when modern fireproof stadiums were first built; the late 1960s and early 1970s, when multipurpose stadiums were built in downtown areas to promote urban redevelopment; and the late 1990s, when retro ballparks were designed to accommodate commercial and entertainment space. Charting this evolution, Trumpbour convincingly argues that there has been a dramatic shift in the role of the media, with media access emerging as a vital element in setting the ground rules for the debate on stadium construction. Written in lucid, jargon-free prose, this book combines a detailed history of stadium construction with an analysis of current stadium issues.
Download or read book Astro-Dome written by Klaus Hunig and published by . This book was released on 1983-08-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis American Sports [4 volumes] by : Murry R. Nelson
Download or read book American Sports [4 volumes] written by Murry R. Nelson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 1678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America loves sports. This book examines and details the proof of this fascination seen throughout American society—in our literature, film, and music; our clothing and food; and the iconography of the nation. This momentous four-volume work examines and details the cultural aspects of sport and how sport pervasively reflects—and affects—myriad aspects of American society from the early 1900s to the present day. Written in a straightforward, readable manner, the entries cover both historical and contemporary aspects of sport and American culture. Unlike purely historical encyclopedias on sports, the contributions within these volumes cover related subject matter such as poetry, novels, music, films, plays, television shows, art and artists, mythologies, artifacts, and people. While this encyclopedia set is ideal for general readers who need information on the diverse aspects of sport in American culture for research purposes or are merely reading for enjoyment, the detailed nature of the entries will also prove useful as an initial source for scholars of sport and American culture. Each entry provides a number of both print and online resources for further investigation of the topic.
Book Synopsis The Grand Huckster by : Edgar W. Ray
Download or read book The Grand Huckster written by Edgar W. Ray and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reflects Hofheinz's many faceted interests and his versatility and talents. Son of a poor Texas truck driver, his talents led him from a life to poverty to much wealth.
Book Synopsis Elvis Presley Concerts and Rehearsals from 1944 to 1977 by : Marco Durzu
Download or read book Elvis Presley Concerts and Rehearsals from 1944 to 1977 written by Marco Durzu and published by Marco Durzu. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is dedicated to and wants to honor the MUSIC of ELVIS PRESLEY. This book contains information relating to Elvis Presley’s concert activity currently known and publicly known, from 1944 to 1977, reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the audio recordings of the same, in particular original CDs and bootlegs. Furthermore, the shows that were canceled during Elvis Presley’s lifetime were also indicated. - 1902 Shows and Rehearsals of which 1867 performed and 35 canceled from 1944 to 1977 (98,16 %) !!! - 818 Shows recorded of 1867 Shows and Rehearsals performed from 1944 to 1977 (43,81 %) !!! I chose to report the shows in chronological order, year by year, from 1944 to 1977, following a progressive numbering also for the tours. I have added: a chapter dedicated to interviews, films and television appearances, that Elvis Presley made from 1956 to 1977, containing detailed information on the audio and video recordings of the same: - 135 Interviews (1954 - 1977) !!! - 31 Films (1956 - 1969) - 2 Films during 1970 and 1972 Shows !!! - 17 TV Shows (1956 - 1977) !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Albums (1956 / 2024): - 268 Extended-Plays / Studio-Albums / Soundtrack-Albums / Live-Albums / Spoken-Word-Albums / Compilation-Albums / Budget-Albums / Box-Set-Albums / Posthumous-Compilation-Albums / Remix-Albums !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Singles (1954 / 1979): - 204 Singles a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley F.T.D. Discography (2009 / 2024): - 214 titles !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley Recording Sessions (1953 / 1982) !!! from 1944 to 1977, I started reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the VIDEO recordings of the same, in particular 8 mm and VHS Films, VCDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. At the end of the book there are: statistical tables relating to all the information reported in it; a Guide to listening to ANALOG/DIGITAL MUSIC, which illustrates the fundamental theoretical concepts for listening to it, the digital formats used (WAVE, FLAC, DSD, DXD) in their most updated forms in order to listen to the music with the highest possible quality; a Guide to viewing DIGITAL VIDEO, which illustrates the theoretical foundations for viewing digital videos, the digital television formats used (HDTV, 4K, 8K), the types of interfaces and cables used (Serial Digital Interface, Firewire, HDMI, Digital Visual Interface, DisplayPort), the coding methods of data on cassettes and optical discs respectively, in their most updated forms in order to view digital videos with the highest possible quality. In the end I want to thank, with my heart and soul, Elvis Presley, for the unique talent he was able to express through his music, which gives me and many other people and will always give pure joy and happiness. Enjoy reading !!! Updated - Edition 1.10 !!!
Book Synopsis 100 Things Astros Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (World Series Edition) by : Brian McTaggart
Download or read book 100 Things Astros Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (World Series Edition) written by Brian McTaggart and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's never been a better time to be an Astros fan, and this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every fan should know. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of the Colt .45's or a new supporter of Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. It contains every essential piece of Astros knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. This World Series edition has been updated to include the team's 2017 championship season as well as a new generation of stars, including Altuve, Correa, George Springer, Dallas Keuchel, Justin Verlander, and more.
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Book Synopsis In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas by : Larry McMurtry
Download or read book In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas written by Larry McMurtry and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark collection, brimming with his signature wit and incomparable sensibility, is Larry McMurtry’s classic tribute to his home and his people. Before embarking on what would become one of the most prominent writing careers in American literature, spanning decades and indelibly shaping the nation’s perception of the West, Larry McMurtry knew what it meant to come from Texas. Originally published in 1968, In a Narrow Grave is the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s homage to the past and present of the Lone Star State, where he grew up a precociously observant hand on his father’s ranch. From literature to rodeos, small-town folk to big city intellectuals, McMurtry explores all the singular elements that define his land and community, revealing the surprising and particular challenges in the “dying . . . rural, pastoral way of life.” “The gold standard for understanding Houston’s brash rootlessness and civic insecurities” (Douglas Brinkley, New York Times Book Review), In a Narrow Grave offers a timeless portrait of the vividly human, complex, full-blooded Texan.
Book Synopsis New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs. by : New York (State).
Download or read book New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs. written by New York (State). and published by . This book was released on with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Inquiry Into Professional Sports by : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Professional Sports
Download or read book Inquiry Into Professional Sports written by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Professional Sports and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Aspire, Act, Achieve by : Thurman W. Robins Ed.D.
Download or read book Aspire, Act, Achieve written by Thurman W. Robins Ed.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various events happen in all of our lives which have lasting effects. Some events have profound meanings in our lives, while others have little or marginal impact. Involvement in sports influenced the authors early thinking, attitude, personality, and character. His participation in sports provided him many opportunities for advancement and opened doors which would have been closed. The book reveals how an obscure child with dreams, high hopes and extraordinary aspirations is able to rise from meager surroundings and achieve most of his hopes and dreams. The story begins with the authors early childhood and grade school experiences. The story continues with chapters about the author;s high school, collegiate, and work experiences. The book concludes with a chapter revealing a variety of the authors life experiences which helped him realize his dreams.
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Download or read book The Summer Game written by Roger Angell and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author shares his funny, insightful vision into the game of baseball, discussing a wide variety of topics, from the birth of the Mets and the classic Pirates vs. Orioles 1971 World Series to the great players in the 1960s and 1970s. Reprint.
Book Synopsis The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History by : Lew Freedman
Download or read book The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History written by Lew Freedman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and informative work highlights the 100 biggest moments in the history of American sports, illustrating powerful connections between sporting events and significant social issues of the time. In this homage to sports history, author Lew Freedman compiles athletic feats that caught fans off guard, inspired awe, and left viewers on the edge of their seats, all while making an impression on the world at large. Freedman ranks 100 of the greatest moments in sports, reflecting on the dramatic impact of the events as well as their greater influence on American society of the time. The work showcases the social, historical, and cultural background of memorable games, teams, and athletes, highlighting the enduring value and importance of each selection. An introduction discusses the history of sports and explains the criteria for choosing the 100 sporting events in the book. Fascinating, little-known facts punctuate entries, such as how the athletic accomplishments of Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis helped ease racial tensions in the United States; why the passage of Title IX changed gender relations in the United States forever; and which technologies have altered the way Americans view sport. Content also traces the tremendous advancements of safety gear in sports, from the batting helmet and catchers' shin guards in baseball, to the hardshell helmet and face guard in football, to the face mask for goalies in hockey.
Book Synopsis The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball by : Dennis Purdy
Download or read book The Team-By-Team Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball written by Dennis Purdy and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 1185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball historian, Dennis Purdy, performs the feat of marrying statistics, scholarship, biography, trivia, and anecdote to create a massively pleasurable work.
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