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Shadows of Glory: Memorable and Offbeat World Series Stories
A baseball fan’s delight that will add insight and meaning to readers’ knowledge of the game. This engaging book may even bring the thrill of baseball to casual fans.
Under Jackie’s Shadow: Voices of Black Minor Leaguers Baseball Left Behind
This is a powerful work that shouldn’t be missed. While it focuses mostly on lesser-known aspects of the culture of Minor League Baseball, it could become a referendum on the state of racism in the United States today. Highly recommended.
The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies
This fascinating, easy-to-read work describes the how, what, and why of animal behavior, much of which is remarkably similar to humans. A must-purchase, this book presents what is easily the most intriguing, thorough explanation of animal behavior ever produced.
Wild Chorus: Finding Harmony with Whales, Wolves, and Other Animals
At first glance, this book seems like a plea from an activist, but it’s far more than that. Peterson’s writing style and her intimately told stories about how animals and people can jointly navigate the planet have the ability to draw readers in and leave them with hope about the future of the world.
Baseball Histories | Sports & Recreation
The month’s baseball books include a wonderfully distinctive and intriguing history with something of a New York bent and a fascinating exploration of the unfulfilled dreams of MLB players.
Baseball Heaven: Up Close and Personal, What It Was Really Like in the Major Leagues
A wonderfully distinctive and intriguing baseball history with something of a New York bent. With its personal feel and near-mystical quality, this highly recommended work will mesmerize baseball lovers and casual fans.
The Burden of Sports: How and Why Athletes Struggle with Mental Health
It would be hard to find a current work in this area more thorough and complete than Parry’s. Timely and important, this title has the potential to change the sports industry worldwide. Highly recommended for libraries that have a sports emphasis.
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Tomlin: The Soul of a Football Coach
This recommended book will appeal to many kinds of sports fans, especially readers who have fought for the greater inclusion of people of color in coaching and management positions.
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Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life Through the Games We Love
Fans of most sports and readers of varied interests and levels of spirituality will find humor, insight, and wisdom in Chopra and Levin’s book. It’s very readable and highly recommended.
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