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The New York Game

Baseball and the Rise of a New City

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**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK *• Sports Illustrated #*1 Book of 2024 • A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game’s beginnings to the end of World War II."You’re going to beg for extra innings. Without missing a scandal or a sensation, with an eye on how assimilation transforms the picture, Kevin Baker ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK *• Sports Illustrated #*1 Book of 2024 • A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game’s beginnings to the end of World War II."You’re going to beg for extra innings. Without missing a scandal or a sensation, with an eye on how assimilation transforms the picture, Kevin Baker
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The Big Crowd

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Two Irish brothers journey from New York's East River to its halls of power in this "masterwork of historical fiction" by the author of Dreamland ( Parade).Inspired by one of the great, unsolved murders in mob history, this novel tells the sweeping story of Charlie O'Kane, a poor Irish immigrant who works his way up from beat cop to mayor of New York at the city's postwar zenith. Famous, powerful ... Read more

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Two Irish brothers journey from New York's East River to its halls of power in this "masterwork of historical fiction" by the author of Dreamland ( Parade).Inspired by one of the great, unsolved murders in mob history, this novel tells the sweeping story of Charlie O'Kane, a poor Irish immigrant who works his way up from beat cop to mayor of New York at the city's postwar zenith. Famous, powerful
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Dreamland

A Novel

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A "masterful and moving" saga of 1909 New York City, where locals new and old seek to find their dreams—and themselves ( Booklist )."Terrific fun. . . . Historical fiction at its most entertaining." — New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times Notable BookIn a stunning work of imagination and memory, aut... ... Read more

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A "masterful and moving" saga of 1909 New York City, where locals new and old seek to find their dreams—and themselves ( Booklist )."Terrific fun. . . . Historical fiction at its most entertaining." — New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times Notable BookIn a stunning work of imagination and memory, aut...
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Paradise Alley

A Novel

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A Civil War-era novel "intertwines love, violence, history, adventure and social commentary . . . an invigorating, heartbreaking tale of immigrant experience" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Paradise Alley is the story of three Irish immigrant women who are trapped together in the midst of the Draft Riots—perhaps the bloodiest, most destructive riots in American history. Ruth, married to a ... Read more

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A Civil War-era novel "intertwines love, violence, history, adventure and social commentary . . . an invigorating, heartbreaking tale of immigrant experience" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Paradise Alley is the story of three Irish immigrant women who are trapped together in the midst of the Draft Riots—perhaps the bloodiest, most destructive riots in American history. Ruth, married to a
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The Golden Age

New York Baseball in Its Glory

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From the author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City comes the story of baseball and New York post-World War II—a rise-and-fall tale of dominance, explosive wealth, and the cultural forces changing the sport, the city, and the country.After World War II, New York—the most significant Western city to emerge from the war untouched by bombing and violence—seemed indestructible, ... Read more

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From the author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City comes the story of baseball and New York post-World War II—a rise-and-fall tale of dominance, explosive wealth, and the cultural forces changing the sport, the city, and the country.After World War II, New York—the most significant Western city to emerge from the war untouched by bombing and violence—seemed indestructible,
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The World's Most Dangerous Animals

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A look at the most dangerous animals from around the world, from Indian red scorpions, giant centipedes and venomous spiders to bull sharks and Asian giant hornets.Animals that can all kill a human being in an unlucky encounter . . . ... Read more

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A look at the most dangerous animals from around the world, from Indian red scorpions, giant centipedes and venomous spiders to bull sharks and Asian giant hornets.Animals that can all kill a human being in an unlucky encounter . . .
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The Fall of a Great American City

New York and the Urban Crisis of Affluence

by Kevin Baker ...

**The Fall of a Great American City is the story of what is happening today in New York City and in many other cities across America. It is about how the crisis of affluence is now driving out everything we love most about cities: small shops, decent restaurants, public space, street life, affordable apartments, responsive government, beauty, idiosyncrasy, each other. This is the story of how we ... Read more

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**The Fall of a Great American City is the story of what is happening today in New York City and in many other cities across America. It is about how the crisis of affluence is now driving out everything we love most about cities: small shops, decent restaurants, public space, street life, affordable apartments, responsive government, beauty, idiosyncrasy, each other. This is the story of how we
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War in Afganistan

by Kevin Baker ...

There have been few books which put the conflicts into the broadest perspective, and even fewer that also include in their narrative descriptions of the numerous wars and conflicts on the Northwest Frontier as well as Afghanistan. This book includes information on all such wars in Afghanistan, not just those involving British armies, and also describes their background. For the past four years ... Read more

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There have been few books which put the conflicts into the broadest perspective, and even fewer that also include in their narrative descriptions of the numerous wars and conflicts on the Northwest Frontier as well as Afghanistan. This book includes information on all such wars in Afghanistan, not just those involving British armies, and also describes their background. For the past four years
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The Worst World Disasters of All Time

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The Worst World Disasters of All Time is an overview of the most terrible disaster events in recorded history.Caution: Because of the nature of this book, some readers may find some of the content and pictures disturbing. ... Read more

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The Worst World Disasters of All Time is an overview of the most terrible disaster events in recorded history.Caution: Because of the nature of this book, some readers may find some of the content and pictures disturbing.
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New York Baseball in Its Glory

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From the author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City comes the story of baseball and New York post-World War II—a rise-and-fall tale of dominance, explosive wealth, and the cultural forces changing the sport, the city, and the country.After World War II, New York—the most significant Western city to emerge from the war untouched by bombing and violence—seemed indestructible, ... Read more

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From the author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City comes the story of baseball and New York post-World War II—a rise-and-fall tale of dominance, explosive wealth, and the cultural forces changing the sport, the city, and the country.After World War II, New York—the most significant Western city to emerge from the war untouched by bombing and violence—seemed indestructible,
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America the Ingenious

How a Nation of Dreamers, Immigrants, and Tinkerers Changed the World

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“Among the many rewards of America the Ingenious, Kevin Baker’s survey of Yankee know-how, is stumbling on its buried nuggets. . . . Baker examines a wide range of the achievements that have made, and still make, America great again—and again.”—The Wall Street JournalAll made in America: The skyscraper and subway car. The telephone and telegraph. The safety elevator and safety pin. Plus the ... Read more

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“Among the many rewards of America the Ingenious, Kevin Baker’s survey of Yankee know-how, is stumbling on its buried nuggets. . . . Baker examines a wide range of the achievements that have made, and still make, America great again—and again.”—The Wall Street JournalAll made in America: The skyscraper and subway car. The telephone and telegraph. The safety elevator and safety pin. Plus the
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Paul Cullen Citizen and Soldier

The Life and Times of Major General Paul Cullen

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Paul Cullen is the last surviving battalion commander from the Kokoda Campaign in New Guinea, reputedly the last Australian officer to have had his horse shot from under him in battle. He was a distinguished soldier, a staunch supporter of the Army Reserve, a business entrepreneur, the founder of Aust Care and AustAid. He was recognised by the United Nations for his outstanding contributions to ... Read more

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Paul Cullen is the last surviving battalion commander from the Kokoda Campaign in New Guinea, reputedly the last Australian officer to have had his horse shot from under him in battle. He was a distinguished soldier, a staunch supporter of the Army Reserve, a business entrepreneur, the founder of Aust Care and AustAid. He was recognised by the United Nations for his outstanding contributions to
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