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  In Scoring Position - 40 Years...

  Bob Ryan, Bill Chuck

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  Bob Ryan has scored every baseball game he's attended, at every level, since the start of the 1977 season. It's a deeply personal tradition still going strong at more than 1,400 games and counting. The tattered scorebooks he's filled are worn from age, travel, and countless summer days, but their grids and scrawled symbols tell the stories of milestones, rivalries, rare historic achievements, and more. In Scoring Position captures the incomparable spirit of baseball, with its infinite possibilities and madcap anomalies. Ryan, alongside baseball historian and statistician Bill Chuck, has scoured his scorecard archives for the most singular events—a switch-hitter being hit by a pitch from both sides of the plate in the same game; a player batting for the cycle off four different pitchers; even back-to-back pinch-hit home runs with two outs in the 9th. Featuring some of the game's biggest names and wildest scenarios, this is a fascinating romp through baseball history, exuding a pure zeal for this sport that fans of all teams will recognize in themselves.

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  Weird Facts about Canadian...

  Peter Boer

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  Canadian hockey is rife with tales of the odd, the strange, the funny and, occasionally, the disturbing side of the game:
  		
  		In 1976, Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly installed pyramids in the players’ dressing room and under the bench in an attempt to harness “pyramid power”
  		The Cusimano brothers started the tradition of “octopus hurling” during the 1952 playoff games
  		In 1930, Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Conn Smythe placed a winning bet on a longshot horse to pay the cash-strapped Ottawa Senators for star player Frank “King” Clancy
  		After a hard-fought win in the 1972 NHL playoffs, goaltender Bruce Gamble discovered after the fact that he had suffered a heart attack while minding the net
  		After winning the Stanley Cup in 1924, the Montreal Canadiens left the precious trophy sitting in the snow by the side of the road!
  		And many more…

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  London Rules - So Get Over It

  Dylan Jones

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  We are constantly being told that 1966, the very first iteration of Swinging London, was the time when the city was at its cultural, most fashionable height. And if not 1966, then it's the punk '70s or the Britpop '90s when London was meant to be most fun. Not so, argues GQ's Dylan Jones. Not only is London the greatest, most dynamic and diverse city in the world - it's never been better than it is now.
  Comparison may be the thief of joy, and it might be invidious to square London off against New York, Milan or Paris - which is heavier, a tonne of feathers or a tonne of gold? - but right now there is no other city in the world like it. It is already the greatest city of the twenty-first century, the one true global cultural megalopolis, the one true cocksure city-state, and we need to shout about it from the top of every tall building in town.

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  Harvesting Rainwater: A...

  Dion Rosser

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  Transform Your Property into a Self-Sustaining Oasis! 
  Ever gazed at the sky during a downpour and dreamed of turning those raindrops into a treasure trove, more than just soggy shoes? 
  What if you could make rain your ally, helping you dodge hefty water bills while transforming your garden into the neighborhood's crown jewel? 
  Prepare to become the Rain Whisperer with this revolutionary guide! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie embarking on your sustainability quest, this audiobook is your ultimate companion. 
  In this transformative journey, you will:Discover the Stunning Truth: Learn how rainwater can be your unsung hero, saving you money and turning your plants into happy, thriving beings.Master the Art of Sustainable Living: Acquire easy, impressive techniques that will leave even your houseplants in awe.Immerse Yourself in Eco-Friendly Practices: Dive deep into practices that not only benefit you but also contribute positively to our planet. 
  Essential Highlights:Water Purification Unveiled: Discover the magic of advanced filtration methods and reverse osmosis systems, ensuring every drop of water is safe and potable.Advanced Filtration Techniques: Dive into the realm of micron-sized defenders, guaranteeing pristine and safe water in every drop.Disinfection Mastery: Uncover the power of cutting-edge disinfection techniques, including UV purification, ensuring every sip is free from microbial threats. 
  Click the “Add to Cart” button now and embark on a journey to harness nature’s gift, making every drop of rain count towards a thriving, self-sufficient future!

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  Believe It or Snot - The...

  Nick Caruso, Dani Rabaiotti

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  From the scientist duo behind the New York Times bestselling sensation Does It Fart? and their excremental follow up True or Poo?, Believe It Or Snot explores the myriad variety of slime in the animal and plant kingdoms.Your little brother isn't the only nose-picking animal.What is hyena butter and would it be appropriate to spread on toast? Why is giraffe saliva such a good lubricant? How does some mollusk mucus work like a fishing pole? And what's the deal with pygmy sperm whales' "anal syrup?"In Believe It or Snot, scientists and bestselling authors Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti detail the slimy secrets of 80 organisms that ooze, drip, dribble, and splatter. Not quite a solid but firmer than a liquid, slime is used by plants and animals for defense, respiration, movement, feeding, communication, and even reproduction. Slime, you might say, is the glue that holds our world together.But that leaves an important question: which creature is earth's slimiest?In this audiobook, the authors dive into the goo and come up with a definitive ranking of earth's slimiest creatures-while offering up a plethora of facts about the natural world's ooze, gunge, sludge, gunk, and goop.

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  Seasons in Hell - With Billy...

  Mike Shropshire

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  “A funny, revealing, Ball Four–like romp through mid-seventies baseball” from the longtime sports columnist and author of The Last Real Season (Booklist).   You think your team is bad?  In this “disastrously hilarious” work on one of the most tortured franchises in baseball, one reporter discovers that nine innings can feel like an eternity (USA Today). In early 1973, gonzo sportswriter Mike Shropshire agreed to cover the Texas Rangers for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, not realizing that the Rangers were arguably the worst team in baseball history. Seasons in Hell is a riotous, candid, irreverent behind-the-scenes account in the tradition of The Bronx Zoo and Ball Four, following the Texas Rangers from Whitey Herzog’s reign in 1973 through Billy Martin’s tumultuous tenure. Offering wonderful perspectives on dozens of unique (and likely never-to-be-seen-again) baseball personalities, Seasons in Hell recounts some of the most extreme characters ever to play the game and brings to life the no-holds-barred culture of major league baseball in the mid-seventies.    “The single funniest sports book I have ever read.”—Don Imus  “The locker-room shenanigans of a lousy team of the 1970s.”—Publishers Weekly

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