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Better to Reign in Hell

Author : Jim Miller
Publisher : The New Press
ISBN 13 : 159558787X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book Better to Reign in Hell written by Jim Miller and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The silver-and-black-clad Oakland Raiders fans are the most notorious in American professional sports, with a mythic reputation for cursing, drinking, brawling, and generally wreaking mayhem. The devotion of the team's multiracial, largely blue-collar supporters runs deep, creating a profound sense of community. As Jim Miller and Kelly Mayhew reveal in this hair-raising and entertaining new book, the self-described Raider Nation, smitten with its outlaw mystique, provides a gritty alternative to California's sunshine-and-granola image. Over the course of the harrowing 2003 season, Miller and Mayhew explored the reality behind the myth and interviewed legions of rabid Raiders fans—from suburban families to bikers—while attending games in the “Black Hole” (the rowdiest section in Oakland's stadium), frequenting sports bars, and crashing tailgate parties. Featuring the extraordinary photography of Joseph A. Blum, Better to Reign in Hell is both a rollicking tale of obsessive fandom and a fascinating study of the intersection of class, race, gender, and community in professional sports.

If These Walls Could Talk: Raiders

Author : Triumph Books
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1641257180
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book If These Walls Could Talk: Raiders written by Triumph Books and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes perspective on Raiders history, from Oakland to Vegas Having spent eight seasons at offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders before joining the radio broadcasting team, Lincoln Kennedy knows what it means to live and breathe Silver and Black football. In If These Walls Could Talk: Raiders, Kennedy provides insight into the team's inner sanctum as only he can, from his experience anchoring the O-line in Super Bowl XXXVII to the current roster in Vegas helmed by Derek Carr, from Jon Gruden to...Jon Gruden.Featuring conversations with players and coaches past and present as well as off-the-wall anecdotes only Kennedy can tell, this indispensable volume is your ticket to Raiders history.

Raider Nation

Author : Gary G. Kinard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366465160
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (651 download)

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Download or read book Raider Nation written by Gary G. Kinard and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture view of Oakland Raiders vs Indy Colts on Dec 24, 2016.

The Lyle Alzado Story Nobody's Invincible

Author : James H. Duffner
Publisher : Trident Films-Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781736906125
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Lyle Alzado Story Nobody's Invincible written by James H. Duffner and published by Trident Films-Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football legend Lyle Alzado was one of the most intimidating football players of all time is the only player to have an NFL rule named after him, One meant to prevent injury and to possibly save lives. Off the field, however he was a picture of contradictions: prone to rages and abrupt acts of violence, he was also known for his compassionate work with mentally and physically challenged children. The man who feared nobody was, in reality, riddled with a deep seated tear that any kind of failure send him back to the ghetto streets he grew up on. Living with a violent selfish father left him desperate for love, which she often looked or in all the wrong places. Having been teased and ridiculed mercilessly in school left him with a deep seated need for acceptance, leaving him emotionally vulnerable. He was hysterically funny and menacingly frightening, astoundingly powerful and surprisingly gentle, seemingly invincible and ultimately very very fragile. From his early days as a street fighter just trying to survive the mean streets through his astounding football career, his days as a celebrity actor and restaurant owner, his shocking accusation of rampant steroid use in the NFL, and his tragic death from that abuse, this is The Lyle Alzado Story told as only a best friend could share it. Nobody's Invincible Is packed with personal stories, never before seen photographs and insights into Lyle's life that years after his death, can finally be revealed. No holds barred here. You are invited into Lyle's inner circle to rub shoulders with both sports greats and Hollywood superstars and to get to know him better than almost anyone except his closest friends. Some would say Lyle paid the ultimate price for his lifestyle. But I'm here to tell you he didn't he was saved before it was too late. He was a player in every sense of the word, friends with the world's top athletes, Hollywood royalty, and the underworld bad guys. He was the last of a breed and I was proud to call him my best friend.

Raider Nation

Author : 17553635
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Raider Nation written by 17553635 and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Las Vegas Raiders

Author : Thomas E Martin
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (783 download)

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Download or read book Las Vegas Raiders written by Thomas E Martin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Las Vegas Raiders, an iconic franchise in the National Football League (NFL), embody a legacy marked by excellence, passion, and a distinctive rebellious spirit. Originating as the Oakland Raiders in 1960, the team has traversed various cities, including a stint in Los Angeles, before finding its current home in the vibrant entertainment capital of the world - Las Vegas. The Raiders' visual identity, characterized by the striking black and silver color scheme, signifies not just a team but a cultural phenomenon known as Raider Nation. The passionate fan base, renowned for their spirited presence in the iconic "Black Hole" at Allegiant Stadium, is a testament to the enduring connection between the team and its supporters. Allegiant Stadium, a state-of-the-art marvel in Paradise, Nevada, serves as the contemporary battleground for the Raiders. With its sleek design, translucent roof, and immersive fan experience, the stadium symbolizes the franchise's commitment to innovation and providing an unparalleled atmosphere for both players and fans. The team's history is etched with Super Bowl triumphs, including victories in Super Bowl XI, XV, and XVIII, each contributing to the Raiders' status as one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. From the leadership of legendary figures like Al Davis and John Madden to the current era under head coach Jon Gruden, the Raiders' commitment to excellence remains unwavering. Beyond the gridiron, the Raiders actively engage with their community through the Raiders Foundation, contributing to charitable causes, youth development, and military support. The team's presence in Las Vegas has not only solidified its place in the NFL landscape but has also become a cultural force synonymous with the energy and excitement of the city. As the Raiders continue their journey in pursuit of victory and greatness, their legacy persists as a tapestry woven with historic achievements, iconic traditions, and a global fan base united by a love for the silver and black. The Las Vegas Raiders stand not just as a football team but as a symbol of enduring strength, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that defines Raider Nation.

San Francisco

Author : Helene Goupil
Publisher : Arsenal Pulp Press/Josh Krist
ISBN 13 : 9781551521886
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book San Francisco written by Helene Goupil and published by Arsenal Pulp Press/Josh Krist. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arsenal's Unknown City series of alternative guidebooks designed for tourists and hometowners alike turns its attention to the City by the Bay: San Francisco, where stories of notorious murders, city hall scandals, and untold tales of Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, and Castro Street share pages with secret dining pleasures, shopping meccas, and nightclub hotspots. From the Summer of Love back in the 1960s to the Winter of Love in 2004, when the mayor of San Francisco made the city the center of the nation's gay marriage debate, San Francisco has consistently been one of America's most colorful and offbeat urban oases. From pot dispensaries in the Lower Haight to the nightspots in the heavily Hispanic Mission district to private karaoke rooms in Japan Town, all of San Francisco's hidden nooks and crannies are exposed. There's info on the Castro district, the heartland of America's gay community; the city's hot restaurant scene, home to arguably the best dining in the nation; tidbits on nearby Napa wineries; multi-level sex clubs; and the alleged whereabouts of active opium dens. There's also the story of the confrontation between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst at the St. Francis Hotel, when Hearst refused Welles' offer of tickets to the premiere of Citizen Kane; the legacy of Alcatraz and legendary prison escape attempts; and notes on San Francisco icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Building. Ebullient and chock-a-block with facts and figures, this book raises a glass to life in the City by the Bay. Two-color throughout; includes a BART transportation route map. Helene Goupil and Josh Krist are editor and publisher, respectively, of InsideOut Travel magazine, a bimonthly online travel publication that caters to the traveler/adventurer at heart. Helene, Josh, and InsideOut (www.insideoutmag.com) are based in San Francisco.

Black and Brown in Los Angeles

Author : Josh Kun
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520275608
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Black and Brown in Los Angeles written by Josh Kun and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black and Brown in Los Angeles is a timely and wide-ranging, interdisciplinary foray into the complicated world of multiethnic Los Angeles. The first book to focus exclusively on the range of relationships and interactions between Latinas/os and African Americans in one of the most diverse cities in the United States, the book delivers supporting evidence that Los Angeles is a key place to study racial politics while also providing the basis for broader discussions of multiethnic America. Students, faculty, and interested readers will gain an understanding of the different forms of cultural borrowing and exchange that have shaped a terrain through which African Americans and Latinas/os cross paths, intersect, move in parallel tracks, and engage with a whole range of aspects of urban living. Tensions and shared intimacies are recurrent themes that emerge as the contributors seek to integrate artistic and cultural constructs with politics and economics in their goal of extending simple paradigms of conflict, cooperation, or coalition. The book features essays by historians, economists, and cultural and ethnic studies scholars, alongside contributions by photographers and journalists working in Los Angeles.

Touchdown

Author : Gerald R. Gems
Publisher : Berkshire Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1614728232
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Touchdown written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Berkshire Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American football is the most popular, and controversial, sport in the United States, and a massive industry. The NFL’s revenues are over $13 billion annually. The Super Bowl is watched by half of US television households and is televised in over 150 countries. Touchdown: An American Obsession is the first comprehensive guide to the history and culture of the sport, covering US college football as well as professional football worldwide. The editors and authors are among the world’s leading sports scholars. They cover race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, and globalization, as well as recent scandals and controversies, the importance of television, and the art and aesthetics of the game. Touchdown: An American Obsession is a readable, authoritative guide for Americans as well as an introduction for people around the world.

The Raiders Encyclopedia

Author : Richard J. Shmelter
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786484675
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Raiders Encyclopedia written by Richard J. Shmelter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the definitive reference work on the NFL's Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Part I is a season-by-season review, covering each game and player from every campaign. Part II includes a complete all-time roster of players and coaches, with biographical information, along with information on all draft picks, schedules, and individual awards and honors. Part III covers the characters, from executives to cheerleaders, who made the Raiders one of the most colorful organizations in professional sports, and details the franchise's historic stadiums and uniforms.

San Francisco Bay Area Sports

Author : Rita Liberti
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 1682260208
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book San Francisco Bay Area Sports written by Rita Liberti and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco Bay Area Sports brings together fifteen essays covering the issues, controversies, and personalities that have emerged as northern Californians recreated and competed over the last 150 years. The area’s diversity, anti-establishment leanings, and unique and beautiful natural surroundings are explored in the context of a dynamic sporting past that includes events broadcast to millions or activities engaged in by just a few. Professional and college events are covered along with lesser-known entities such as Oakland’s public parks, tennis player and Bay Area native Rosie Casals, environmentalism and hiking in Marin County, and the origins of the Gay Games. Taken as a whole, this book clarifies how sport is connected to identities based on sexuality, gender, race, and ethnicity. Just as crucial, the stories here illuminate how sport and recreation can potentially create transgressive spaces, particularity in a place known for its nonconformity.

100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Author : Paul Gutierrez
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1623689767
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book 100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die written by Paul Gutierrez and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional sports has never seen another franchise quite like the Oakland Raiders, a one-a-kind creation of its late famous and infamous coach, general manager, owner, and football’s original rebel Al Davis. Never content to follow the pack, Davis put together teams steeped in bad attitude and good talent, squads equally adept at misbehaving, delivering punishment, and winning games. This all-new book explores what every true fan should know about the Raiders and what they should do to celebrate their favorite team. The listings are ranked in importance from one to 100 and include everything from the story of Jim “Lazarus” Plunkett and the infamous “Tuck Rule” game to a profile of Ricky’s Sport Theater & Grill, what just may be the best bar in the world to watch a Raiders game. Packed with personalities, places, events, and facts, 100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the perfect tool for any fan to take their love for the Silver and Black to a whole new level.

Gang Politics

Author : Kristian Williams
Publisher : AK Press
ISBN 13 : 184935457X
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Gang Politics written by Kristian Williams and published by AK Press. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In three taut essays, Kristian Williams examines our society’s understanding of social and political violence, what gets romanticized, misunderstood, or muddled. He explores the complex intersections between “gangs” of all sorts—cops and criminals, Proud Boys and antifa, Panthers and skinheads—arguing that government and criminality are intimately related, often sharing critical features. As society becomes more polarized and the conviction that things are only going to get worse, and more violent, grows, William’s analysis is a crucial corrective to our simple, unquestioned ideas about the role violence might or should play in our social struggles.

Death to All Sacred Cows

Author : David Bernstein
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401396364
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Death to All Sacred Cows written by David Bernstein and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Teams Create the Best Solutions." BANG. "Always Trust Your Research." BANG. "It's Okay to Put Up with Jerks, If They're Talented." BANG. When you think about it, there are a lot of Sacred Cows grazing lazily in the halls of corporate America. And we think it's time someone shot them. Dead. Don't get us wrong. While the authors have nothing against cows in general (they love steak), they do have a problem with Sacred Cows. Blindly doing things because . . . well . . . that's the way they've always been done. Formulas may be comforting, but they rarely work in the real world. This is the funniest--and truest--business book you'll ever read. Not only do the authors demonstrate how to identify and kill the Sacred Cows in your workplace, they also reveal brilliant alternatives that will put your career in overdrive and help make your business more profitable, innovative, and happy. From branding ("Branding Is Expensive." BANG.) to leadership ("Follow the Leader." BANG.) to hiring ("Only Hire Someone Who Has Done the Job Before." BANG.) no Sacred Cow is left standing. Oh, and here's another Sacred Cow of business books: "No one reads flap copy." BANG!

Oakland Raiders 101

Author : Brad M. Epstein
Publisher : 101 Book
ISBN 13 : 9781607301226
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Oakland Raiders 101 written by Brad M. Epstein and published by 101 Book. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oakland Raiders 101 is required reading for every Raiders fan! From the "Sea of Hands" and enthusiasm of the Raider Nation fans to the great Super Bowl Championships, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

NFL Draft

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Publisher : PediaPress
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1713 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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What Happened to Serie A

Author : Steven G. Mandis
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1788850947
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book What Happened to Serie A written by Steven G. Mandis and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deep dive into Italy's storied league. "An excellent book . . . Anyone with an interest in football beyond the playing pitch will find it fascinating.” —Game of the People In the 1980s and 1990s, Serie A was known as "Il campionato più bello del mondo"—the most beautiful championship in the world—and had the highest match attendances in Europe. The stadiums were not only full of people, but full of color, flags, songs and rituals. Italy hosted World Cup 1990 and the stadia and stars on show in Serie A became iconic. Across the ten year period from 1989 to 1999 a remarkable 10 different Serie A clubs occupied nearly half the places in the finals of the Champions League and Europa Cup. They were dominant. But then in the 2000s they began to fall behind and despite the Azzurri winning the World Cup in 2006 and Inter Milan winning the Champions League in 2010, Italian football was on a downwards trajectory that saw the national team fail to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, their first absence from the tournament since 1958. What happened and why? In this extraordinary book, Steven G. Mandis investigates. Given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Italian clubs and key decision makers and players, Mandis is the first outside researcher to rigorously analyze both the on-the-pitch and business aspects of a club and league. What he learns is completely unexpected and challenges popular explanation and conventional wisdom.