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The Mascots Of 1911

Author : Bob Schroeder
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595464246
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Mascots Of 1911 written by Bob Schroeder and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1911, Connie Mack and John McGraw-arguably baseball's all-time greatest managers-shaped the game as each pitch was thrown and every base was stolen. And they did it with the help of their quirky mascots and superstitious players. Set in the stadiums, trains, hotels and clubhouses of baseball's formative years, The Mascots of 1911 is peopled with brilliantly colorful characters. This fictional yet historically accurate story is told through the teams' managers and mascots: Connie Mack and Louis van Zelst of the Philadelphia Athletics, and John McGraw and Charlie Faust of the New York Giants. Louis, a young, misshapen hunchback, believes in the goodness of the soul of baseball; he says teams should "win for the right reason-they're the best." Under the wing of the even-tempered and gentlemanly Mack, Louis inspires the A's by concealing his personal agony with joy. Feeble-minded Charlie Faust, the Giants' mascot, arrives bearing a gypsy's prophecy: if he gets to pitch, he'll ensure the Giants win the Pennant. Barely tolerated by the pugnacious McGraw, Faust entertains the crowd and convinces the players that spells, good luck charms and black magic will improve their play. Through that curious season and all the way to the World Series in 1911, the story was clearly bigger than the final score.

Image and Imperialism in the Ottoman Revolutionary Press, 1908-1911

Author : Palmira Brummett
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791444634
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Download or read book Image and Imperialism in the Ottoman Revolutionary Press, 1908-1911 written by Palmira Brummett and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2000-03-02 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated work focusing on the ways in which satirical publications revealed evolution in Ottoman society.

The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots

Author : Nigel Pennick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1644112213
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book The Ancestral Power of Amulets, Talismans, and Mascots written by Nigel Pennick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind the creation of magical objects as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols • Explores hundreds of artifacts, such as hagstones, Norse directional amulets, car hood mascots, objects made from bones and teeth, those connected with plants and animals, charms associated with gambling, and religious relics • Includes photos of artifacts from the author’s extensive collection Offering an illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots, including photos of unique and original artifacts from his extensive collection, Nigel Pennick examines these objects from a magical perspective, from ancient Egypt to the present. He looks at the age-old spiritual principles, folklore, and esoteric traditions behind their creation as well as the use of numbers, colors, sigils, geometric emblems, knots, crosses, pentagrams, and other symbols. Pennick explores magical charms and objects manufactured from bones, teeth, claws, and horns and those that include symbols of the human body. He also discusses religious relics as well as the combining of charms to make more powerful objects, from the bind runes of the Norse and the crowns of ancient Egypt to the Mojo hand and the medicine pouch. Revealing the lasting power of amulets, talismans, charms, and mascots, Pennick shows that these objects and symbols have retained their magic across the centuries.

Alligators

Author : Kent A. Vliet
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 1421433370
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Alligators written by Kent A. Vliet and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book; combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts; chronicles the life cycle of the alligator; explains why the alligator's precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful; covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting; reveals the alligator's sophisticated social life in detail; evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species; examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people

America's Alligator

Author : Doug Alderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493048279
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book America's Alligator written by Doug Alderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have long been fascinated by the American alligator. Ever since humans arrived on the continent more than 15,000 years ago, the American alligator has been both feared and revered, celebrated and scorned, and often hunted for food and hide. Once tourism began to take hold in the South as a real industry, especially in Florida, the alligator took on iconic and even mythical status. “One of the most picturesque features of Florida has always been that uncouth and fierce-looking reptile called the alligator,” wrote Nevin O. Winter in 1918. “Everybody who comes down here to the peninsula has an ambition to see one in the wild.” Seminole Indians wrestled alligators for show. Alligator souvenirs and mascots often took what people feared—a sharp-toothed predator—and made it into something cute and cuddly. Alligator-themed songs were recorded and released, including “See You Later Alligator” by Bill Haley and His Comets. Hollywood into created alligator-themed movies such as Alligator People. Alligators were also reportedly kept in the White House under two presidencies. And perhaps the most unusual alligator story was one that helped to nab Ma Barker and her son Fred when they were hiding out along Florida’s Lake Weir. America’s Alligator examines the colorful and sometimes conflicted relationship our species has had with Alligator mississippiensis. Doug Alderson explores the country’s rich alligator mythology and how it inspired various forms of art, stories, photography, tourism and even humor.

“Don’t Forget The Pierrots!'' The Complete History of British Pierrot Troupes & Concert Parties

Author : Tony Lidington
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000686140
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book “Don’t Forget The Pierrots!'' The Complete History of British Pierrot Troupes & Concert Parties written by Tony Lidington and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the first authoritative historical textbook to look at the origins, development and evolution of seaside pierrot troupes and concert parties and their popular performance heritage. It will provide, for the first time, a definition of the pierrot troupe and its evolution from the roots of European popular traditions such as the commedia dell’arte and minstrelsy, to links between music hall and contemporary popular culture. Tony Lidington will explore how pierrot troupes grew from a single idea into a major international cultural industry and how it boosted morale and national identity during the two World Wars, before sublimating into contemporary pop music and comedy. Tony’s continuing practice as research provides an experiential framework for the historical and ethnographic analysis of the form. This book will be of vital interest to students, researchers, and performers of outdoor (al fresco) arts, clowning and comedy, minstrelsy, vernacular music-making and music hall.

Flight and the Aircraft Engineer

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Flight and the Aircraft Engineer written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 1180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Supernatural War

Author : Owen Davies
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192513389
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book A Supernatural War written by Owen Davies and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Supernatural War reveals the surprising stories of extraordinary people in a world caught up with the promise of occult powers. It was a commonly expressed view during the First World War that the conflict had seen a major revival of 'superstitious' beliefs and practices. Churches expressed concerns about the wearing of talismans and amulets, the international press paid considerable interest to the pronouncements of astrologers and prophets, and the authorities in several countries periodically clamped down on fortune tellers and mediums due to concerns over their effect on public morale. Out on the battlefields, soldiers of all nations sought to protect themselves through magical and religious rituals, and, on the home front, people sought out psychics and occult practitioners for news of the fate of their distant loved ones or communication with their spirits. Even away from concerns about the war, suspected witches continued to be abused and people continued to resort to magic and magical practitioners for personal protection, love, and success. Uncovering and examining beliefs, practices, and contemporary opinions regarding the role of the supernatural in the war years, Owen Davies explores the broader issues regarding early twentieth-century society in the West, the psychology of the supernatural during wartime, and the extent to which the war cast a spotlight on the widespread continuation of popular belief in magic.

Hockey Superstitions

Author : Andrew Podnieks
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
ISBN 13 : 0771071086
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Hockey Superstitions written by Andrew Podnieks and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of North America's best-known hockey writers examines the strangest rituals and superstitions within the NHL. Why did Wayne Gretzky start every pre-game warm-up by shooting wide to the right of the net (a rather funny habit, given that he scored more goals than anyone in the game's history)? Why do many hockey players seem to believe performance is tied directly to facial hair? Why does Geoff Sanderson use a different length stick for every period? And why did Petr Klima break his stick after every goal he scored? Hockey Superstitions, by one of Canada's best-known hockey writers, Andrew Podnieks, explores the fascinating and fun world of hockey superstitions: their origins, their quirks, and the mythology around them. Along the way, it gives us an original look into the minds of the players and coaches behind them.

Elcar and Pratt Automobiles

Author : William S. Locke
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786432543
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Elcar and Pratt Automobiles written by William S. Locke and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly little-known marque today, Elcar once ranked among the finest vehicles on American roads. Built to exacting standards in Elkhart, Indiana, an Elcar could compete head-to-head on the basis of performance, quality, or price with the products of much larger manufacturers. Ultimately done in by weak distribution and the ravages of the Depression, Elcar today stands as an example of an ambitious company that transformed itself, successfully if temporarily, from a maker of buggies and harnesses into a respected car manufacturer in the early days of the automotive age. This remarkably exhaustive history, researched over several decades from all available sources, including interviews with former Elcar employees, details all Elcar models and the Pratt vehicles that preceded them, as well as the personalities behind the cars. Extensive appendices provide a complete model history, with specifications; a full corporate chronology; an illustrated accounting of all Elcars and Pratts known to survive whole or in part today; a roster of company employees; a descriptive list of all ads and brochures ever produced by the company; and a wealth of other data that can be found nowhere else. Lavishly illustrated and surpassingly thorough, this book is a well of information on a significant but forgotten line of automobiles.

The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition)

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393073491
Total Pages : 1001 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition) written by Paul Dickson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive work on the language of baseball—one of the “Five Best Baseball Books” (Wall Street Journal). Hailed as “a staggering piece of scholarship” (Wall Street Journal) and “an indispensable guide to the language of baseball” (San Diego Union-Tribune), The Dickson Baseball Dictionary has become an invaluable resource for those who love the game. Drawing on dozens of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century periodicals, as well as contemporary sources, Dickson’s brilliant, illuminating definitions trace the earliest appearances of terms both well known and obscure. This edition includes more than 10,000 terms with 18,000 individual entries, and more than 250 photos. This “impressively comprehensive” (The Nation) book will delight everyone from the youngest fan to the hard-core aficionado.

The Veteran Motor-car

Author : David Scott-Moncrieff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Veteran Motor-car written by David Scott-Moncrieff and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Brand Mascots

Author : Stephen Brown
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134053908
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Brand Mascots written by Stephen Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony the Tiger. The Pillsbury Doughboy. The Michelin Man. The Playboy bunny. The list of brand mascots, spokes-characters, totems and logos goes on and on and on. Mascots are one of the most widespread modes of marketing communication and one of the longest established. Yet, despite their ubiquity and utility, brand mascots seem to be held in comparatively low esteem by the corporate cognoscenti. This collection, the first of its kind, raises brand mascots’ standing, both in an academic sense and from a managerial perspective. Featuring case studies and empirical analyses from around the world – here Hello Kitty, there Aleksandr Orlov, beyond that Angry Birds – the book presents the latest thinking on beast-based brands, broadly defined. Entirely qualitative in content, it represents a readable, reliable resource for marketing academics, marketing managers, marketing students and the consumer research community. It should also prove of interest to scholars in adjacent fields, such as cultural studies, media studies, organisation studies, anthropology, sociology, ethology and zoology.

Base Ball 11

Author : Don Jensen
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476623333
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Base Ball 11 written by Don Jensen and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering the best in original research and analysis, Base Ball is an annually published book series that promotes the study of baseball's early history, from its protoball roots to 1920, and its rise to prominence within American popular culture. This volume, number 11, includes a dozen articles on topics ranging from the uses and abuses of mascots and batboys, attempts to revive the major league American Association, and the meaning of early club names to the founding of the National League, the finances of the Union Association, and the early years of future Giants magnate John T. Brush. The volume also includes thoughtful reviews of recently published books on women's baseball, the 1887 Detroit Wolverines, and the American League pennant race in 1908.

Famous Animals in History and Popular Culture

Author : Ann C. Paietta
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476635536
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Famous Animals in History and Popular Culture written by Ann C. Paietta and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the First World War, President Woodrow Wilson bought a flock of sheep to trim the White House grounds to save money on groundskeeping. One of the sheep, called Old Ike, even became a public phenomenon for his ornery disposition and his penchant for chewing tobacco. Included here are hundreds of well-researched accounts of the fascinating animals that have played vital roles throughout history. Featured animals include Able, who flew on a space mission; Bayou, Salvador Dali's ocelot companion; and G.I. Joe, a pigeon who saved more than 100 people during World War II. These and many other stories detail the unexpected contributions of our animal companions in settings of war, space travel, stage and screen. The book is organized alphabetically by the given name of each animal, and entries feature compelling factual descriptions in a storytelling format.

Veteran and Edwardian Motor Cars

Author : David Scott-Moncrieff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Veteran and Edwardian Motor Cars written by David Scott-Moncrieff and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Inherent Obsession for Collecting

Author : H. W. Shutler
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1491880155
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book An Inherent Obsession for Collecting written by H. W. Shutler and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry retired from business in 1990. He joined the Vintage and Veteran Club (VVC) in 1969, serving on the committee for 10 years and was Chairman for 3 years. Honorary Life Membership of the VVC was bestowed upon Harry in 1996. He is still the current Club Dating Officer, a position held for the past 29 years. He also held the position of Vehicle Dating Chairman for the South African Veteran & Vintage Association (SAVVA) for 14 years.