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The Bad Guys Won
by Pearlman, Jeff
Synopsis: Sports journalist describes the lives of the New York Mets in 1986 when they won the World Series. Provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the often wildly unprofessional actions of both the managers and players.
Copyright Date: 2004
Badminton: Steps To Success (2nd Edition)
by Grice, Tony
Synopsis: "Players clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With Badminton: Steps to Success you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level."
Copyright Date: 2008
Badminton In Action
by Walker, Niki and Dann, Sarah
Synopsis: Badminton may be known as a relaxing backyard game, but as the world's fastest racquet sport, it is action packed, thrilling, and very demanding.
Copyright Date: 2003
Ball Don't Lie
by Matt de la Peña
Synopsis: Teenager Sticky lives to play basketball and is headed for the pros, but he is unaware of the many dangers-including his own past-that threaten his dream.
Copyright Date: 2005
Ball Don't Lie
by Peña, Matt De La
Synopsis: Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable.
Copyright Date: 2005
The Ball Is Round: A Global History Of Soccer
by Goldblatt, David
Synopsis: At nearly 1000 pages, this global history of the sport of soccer is determined to be as comprehensive as possible. Goldblatt traces the history of soccer from its ritualistic past into its current incarnation as an international phenomenon.
Copyright Date: 2006
Banana Bats And Ding-Dong Balls: A Century Of Unique Baseball Inventions
by Gutman, Dan
Synopsis: Anecdotes describing various baseball inventions.
Copyright Date: 1995
Barry Bonds
by Savage, Jeff
Synopsis: When San Francisco Giants player Barry Bonds swings his mighty bat, the baseball world stops to watch. Barry has crushed more baseballs over the fence for home runs than any player in the history of major league baseball.
Copyright Date: 2008
Baseball Big Shots
by Schwarz, Alan and Holder, Sherie
Synopsis: Descriptions of 8 of the biggest names in baseball: Barry Bonds, Roger Clements, Mike Piazza, Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Mark McGwire, and Greg Maddux.
Copyright Date: 1998
Baseball Birthday Party
by Prager, Annabelle
Synopsis: Billy decides to have a party to show the other kids that he can play baseball, but his young helper's mistake almost spoils the fun.
Copyright Date: 1995
Baseball: An Encyclopedia Of Popular Culture
by Rielly, Edward J.
Synopsis: Looks at American society through the prism of its favorite pastime, discussing the game and surrounding issues of race relations, writing, drug abuse, entertainment, and the change from rural to urban society.
Copyright Date: 2000
Baseball Fever
by Hurwitz, Johanna
Synopsis: Ezra Feldman, almost ten, likes baseball more than anything else in the world. But his father cannot understand why his son would rather rot his brains watching men swinging big wooden sticks than read a book or play chess.
Copyright Date: 1981
Baseball Flyhawk
by Christopher, Matt
Synopsis: Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that is. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String.
Copyright Date: 1995
Baseball Pals
by Christopher, Matt
Synopsis: Jimmie was picked as the manager of his baseball team and he wanted to pitch, and unluckily so did his friend Paul. So Paul gave up his team and went to another one.
Copyright Date: 1984
Baseball Saved Us
by Mochizuki, Ken
Synopsis: A Japanese American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II, and his ability to play helps him after the war is over.
Copyright Date: 1993
Baseball Shorts: 1,000 Of The Game's Funniest One-Liners
by Liebman, Glenn
Synopsis: "The secret of managing a club is to keep the five guys who hate you from the five who are undecided." -- Casey Stengel
Copyright Date: 1994
Baseball Turnaround
by Christopher, Matt
Synopsis: Sandy is drawn unknowingly into a shoplifting incident, but when his community service involves his beloved baseball, he meets people who help him finally put the past behind him.
Copyright Date: 1997
Baseball In Action
by Crossingham, John
Synopsis: This book introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of baseball.
Copyright Date: 2000
Baseball In The Barrios
by Horenstein, Henry
Synopsis: Join nine-year-old Hubaldo Romero Páez in Venezuela as he introduces his friends, his family, and his favorite sport -- baseball.
Copyright Date: 1997
Baseballs Sluggers And Pitchers
by Buckley, Steve
Synopsis: Children's biographies of 14 baseball pitchers and hitters: Sammy Sosa, Greg Maddux, Derek Jeter, Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds, Pedro Martinez, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Mussina, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, Mo Vaughn, Kevin Brown, Mike Piazza, and Randy Johnson.
Copyright Date: 1999
The Basic Book Of Sea Kayaking (2nd Edition)
by Hutchinson, Derek C.
Synopsis: A concise instruction book for beginners and a handy review guide for experienced paddlers, The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking is a must for anyone drawn to the sport of sea kayaking.
Copyright Date: 2007
Basic Essentials Of Cross-Country Skiing (2nd Edition)
by Moynier, John
Synopsis: This book is packed with facts, advice, techniques, and tips for those making the most of skiing "essentials".
Copyright Date: 1999
A Basic Reader For College Writers
by Daniels, David I. and Goldstein, Janet M. and Hayes, Christopher G.
Synopsis: How to become a better reader and writer, using 32 reading selections of exceptional quality, along with activities to help you think and write about the selections.
Copyright Date: 1995
The Basket Counts
by Christopher, Matt
Synopsis: Long practice improves Mel's value as a basketball player, but he finds it difficult to surmount the prejudice of Caskie Bennett, the basketball team's star player and Mel's new neighbor.
Copyright Date: 1991