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Mexican American Baseball in Ventura County (Images of Baseball)
by Anna Bermúdez Richard A. Santillán José M. Alamillo Al Ramos Juan J. Canchola-VenturaMexican American Baseball in Ventura County pays tribute to the legendary teams and players from Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula, and other surrounding neighborhoods. From the early 20th century through the 1950s, baseball in Ventura County safeguarded opportunities for nurturing athletic and educational skills, asserting ethnic identity, promoting political self-confidence, developing economic autonomy, and redefining gender roles for women. Outside the ball field, these players and their families helped create the multibillion-dollar agricultural wealth that relied heavily on their backbreaking labor. These extraordinary photographs and remarkable stories shed unparalleled light on the long and rich history of baseball and softball in this celebrated region of California.
Mexican American Baseball in the Alamo Region (Images of Baseball)
by Richard A. Santillán Grace G. Charles Gregory Garrett Jorge Iber Alberto RodríguezMexican American Baseball in the Alamo Region celebrates the game as it was played in the Tejano and Tejana communities throughout Texas. This regional focus explores the importance of the game at a time when Spanish-speaking people were demanding cultural acceptance and their political and civil rights in cities like San Antonio, Corpus Christi, New Braunfels, San Diego, Kingsville, and Pleasanton. All had thriving Mexican American communities that found comfort in the game and pride in their abilities on the field. On these pages are historical images and wonderful stories that are now immortalized, taking their rightful place in the annuals of the game. ¡Viva Tejas, Viva Béisbol, y Viva los Peloteros!
Mexican American Baseball in the Central Coast (Images of Baseball)
by Alan O'Connor Christopher Docter Anna Bermúdez Richard A. Santillán Eddie NavarroMexican American Baseball in the Central Coast pays tribute to the teams and players who brought joy and honor to their fans and communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Baseball was played before enthusiastic crowds in Piru, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, and other communities. Players and their families helped create the economic infrastructure and prosperity that are evident today in the Central Coast. For women, softball was a social counterbalance to the strict cultural roles defined by society. Many former players dedicated their lives to the unrelenting struggle for social justice, while others devoted themselves to youth sports. This book remedies the glaring omission of baseball images and stories of Mexican American neighborhoods in the Central Coast of California.
Mexican American Baseball in the Inland Empire (Images of Baseball)
by Richard A. Santillan Mark A. Ocegueda José M. Alamillo Terry A. CannonMexican American Baseball in the Inland Empire celebrates the thriving culture of former teams from Pomona, Ontario, Cucamonga, Chino, Claremont, San Bernardino, Colton, Riverside, Corona, Beaumont, and the Coachella Valley. From the early 20th century through the 1950s, baseball diamonds in the Inland Empire provided unique opportunities for nurturing athletic and educational skills, ethnic identity, and political self-determination for Mexican Americans during an era of segregation. Legendary men's and women's teams--such as the Corona Athletics, San Bernardino's Mitla Café, the Colton Mercuries, and Las Debs de Corona--served as an important means for Mexican American communities to examine civil and educational rights and offer valuable insight on social, cultural, and gender roles. These evocative photographs recall the often-neglected history of Mexican American barrio baseball clubs of the Inland Empire.
Mexican American Baseball in the Pomona Valley (Images of Baseball)
by Richard A. Santillan Mark A. Ocegueda Sandra L. Uribe Alfonso Ledesma Alejo L. VasquezThis volume pays homage to the wonderful teams and players from Azusa, La Verne, Claremont, Pomona, Chino, Cucamonga, Ontario, and Upland. A common thread of all these diverse communities was the establishment of baseball teams and, later, softball teams. Baseball played a critical role in advancing civil and political rights, labor reform, gender equality, educational integration, and cultural legitimacy. These remarkable photographs revive the often-overlooked history of Mexican American baseball in the Greater Pomona Valley.
Mexican American Baseball in the San Fernando Valley (Images of Baseball)
by Richard A. Santillan Christopher Docter Monica Ortez Richard Arroyo Victoria C. NortonMexican American Baseball in the San Fernando Valley explores the teams and players that dotted the valley landscape throughout the 20th century. In a time and place where Mexican Americans were closed off from many city recreation centers, neighborhoods formed their own teams. Baseball and softball reinforced community and regional ties, strengthened family bonds, instilled discipline and dedication that translated into future professional careers, provided women opportunities outside their traditional roles in the home, and fostered lifelong friendships. These photographs serve as a lens to both local sports history and Mexican American history.
Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State (Images of America)
by Gene AguileraThe Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, valiant, and dashing warriors from the Golden State of California are presented here in intricate detail: Aurelio Herrera, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Bobby Chacon, "Yaqui" Lopez, Arturo Frias, and Oscar Muniz. By exposing new generations to their action-packed stories, new life is breathed into these talented and gifted boxers, ensuring their fighting spirit and heartfelt memories will never die. This volume salutes these pioneers of Mexican American boxing for opening the doors for today's boxers.
Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State (Images of America)
by Gene AguileraThe Mexican American boxer is one who leaves it all in the ring. They have been described as devastating punchers, fearless fighters, and tough competitors by boxing fans, sportswriters, and commentators alike. Mexican American boxers have long carried a reputation in boxing circles as being the ultimate crowd-pleasers. In continuing that tradition, the dramatic testimonies of seven distinct, valiant, and dashing warriors from the Golden State of California are presented here in intricate detail: Aurelio Herrera, Art Aragon, Mando Ramos, Bobby Chacon, "Yaqui" Lopez, Arturo Frias, and Oscar Muniz. By exposing new generations to their action-packed stories, new life is breathed into these talented and gifted boxers, ensuring their fighting spirit and heartfelt memories will never die. This volume salutes these pioneers of Mexican American boxing for opening the doors for today's boxers.
Mexican American Boxing in Los Angeles (Images of America)
by Gene AguileraWelcome to the colorful, flamboyant, and wonderful world of Mexican American boxing in Los Angeles. From the minute they stepped into the ring, Mexican American fighters have electrified fans with their explosiveness and courage. These historical images bring to life a sociological culture consisting of knockouts, the Main Street Gym, the Olympic Auditorium, neighborhood rivalries, Mexican idols, posters, and promoters. Like a winding thread, "the Golden Boy" Art Aragon bobs and weaves throughout the book. From "Mexican" Joe Rivers to Oscar De La Hoya, the true stories of their sensational ring wars are told while keeping alive the spirit and legacy of Mexican American boxing from the greater Los Angeles area.
Mexican WhiteBoy
by Matt de la PeñaDANNY'S TALL AND skinny. Even though he's not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. A 95 mph fastball, but the boy's not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound he loses it.But at his private school, they don't expect much else from him. Danny's brown. Half-Mexican brown. And growing up in San Diego that close to the border means everyone else knows exactly who he is before he even opens his mouth. Before they find out he can't speak Spanish, and before they realize his mom has blond hair and blue eyes, they've got him pegged. Danny's convinced it's his whiteness that sent his father back to Mexico. And that's why he's spending the summer with his dad's family. Only, to find himself, he might just have to face the demons he refuses to see right in front of his face.From the Hardcover edition.
Mexico City's Olympic Games: Citizenship and Nation Building, 1963-1968 (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics)
by Axel ElíasThis book looks at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games as a complex nation-building project. Sports mega-events have been mostly studied as homogenous government-led strategies, but more work is needed around the diverse reception and performances. The preparation period for the Olympics in Mexico and especially the year 1968 highlight the multiplicity of voices behind these exercises. Beyond the government and associated networks, the citizenry also used this mega-event to present an idea of Mexico to the world and thus reshape citizenship and nationhood. This study takes a bottom-up approach to look at the citizenry’s experiences of the 1968 Olympic Games, both the shared nationalistic values and the areas of conflict.
Mexico vs. the United States (World Cup Rivals)
by Jules AllenThe national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country’s fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
Mi Little Golden Book sobre Lionel Messi (Little Golden Book)
by Roberta Ludlow¡Ayuda a tu niño a soñar en grande con esta biografía en español sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi de Little Golden Book! ¡Las biografías de Little Golden Book representan la introducción perfecta a los libros no-ficción para lectores jóvenes, ¡así como entusiastas de todas las edades!Help your little one dream big with this Spanish language Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!Este Little Golden Book sobre Lionel Messi —el delantero y jugador estrella de Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, y Inter Miami quien es ampliamente reconocido como uno de los mejores jugadores de fútbol de todos los tiempos— es una inspiradora historia para narrar en voz alta a los pequeños lectores.This Little Golden Book about Lionel Messi--the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesJackie RobinsonMisty Copeland
Mi Vida Loca: The Crazy Life of Johnny Tapia
by Johnny Tapia Bettina GiloisMy life's been pretty tragic, Tapia recollects. But in the ring, it's been a blessing. Mi Vida Loca is not just a nickname for Tapia, but a legendary tale of a life lived over the edge and back. There is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Those who do not, spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. This is the true-life, stranger-than-fiction story of venerated boxing champion Johnny Tapia. With a global cult following, Tapia is well-known as a colorful figure in the boxing industry. His life and career glittered with championship belts and smudged by a dark past, Tapia recounts in Mi Vida Loca the tragic childhood events that led him to a lifelong battle with drugs, depression, and even attempted suicide. Through the flames of his raging internal struggle, a fierce warrior of the ring was born. He turned his life around with the help of his wife and manager, Teresa Tapia, kicking his habit for good. Today, he has fought harder than ever against some of boxing's greatest champs his triumph over himself being his greatest victory of all.
Mi Vida Loca: The Crazy Life of Johnny Tapia
by Johnny TapiaThere is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Those who do not spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. "[My] life's been pretty tragic," remarks Johnny. "But in the ring, it's been a blessing." Mi Vida Loca is not just a nickname for Johnny, but a legendary tale of a life lived over the edge and back.
Mi amor hoy tengo fútbol: Manual de táctica y estrategia del fútbol amateur
by Max Aguirre Federico Reggiani¿Por qué cornos juego al fútbol?, se pregunta todo aquel que siente los dolores que los años o la patada de un cinco inescrupuloso dejan como marca en partes del cuerpo que uno ni sabía que estaban ahí, acechando, debajo de la capa de grasa. Usted, lector, no es un boludo único. Esperamos no herir su deseo de originalidad, pero es nuestra obligación recordarle que el fulbito una vez por semana es de boludo estándar, un episodio de la estadística, que se repite en miles de boludos, que al igual que nosotros, dedicamos horas de nuestras vidas, litros de nuestro sudor y la poca vida útil que le queda a los órganos relativamente importantes como el corazón y el cerebro, a jugar al fútbol como disciplina amateur. Usted es, qué duda cabe, un boludo digno de estudio. Si sos mujer y no podés creer que a tu novio o marido lo ponga más nervioso el partido de los jueves que el parto de un hijo, este libro también es para vos. Te ayudará a comprender la psiquis de este ser humano que cuando mira un partido le transpiran las manos, que discute con sus amigos si el asado debe ser antes o después del partido, cómo se debe llamar el equipo o de qué color se hacen las camisetas.
Mi once ideal: Principios y estrategias para triunfar en la vida y el futbol
by Oribe Peralta“Siempre estuve ligado a un balón.Si me preguntaras, ése ha sido el gran éxito de mi vida”, así comienza Oribe Peralta, uno de los mejores delanteros que México ha tenido, su impresionante testimonio de que el futbol, además de ser uno de los deportes más bellos, es también una filosofía de vida. Pero Mi once ideal va más allá de lo biográfico y extrae de los éxitos y las caídas del mismo Oribe los principios por los que este jugador ejemplar se ha guiado dentro y fuera de la cancha. En estas páginas encontrarás una guía y el conocimiento necesario para avanzar paso a paso para cumplir cualquier sueño que desees alcanzar, sin importar cuántas dificultades surjan en el camino. Tal y como lo hizo un niño de humildes orígenes llamado Oribe, que jugaba al balompié en la comunidad de La Partida y que, mediante el esfuerzo constante, la concentración y el deseo que anidaba en su corazón, logró, aun con todo en su contra, llegar a laprimera división del futbol mexicano y volverse uno de sus jugadores más destacados; así como darle a México una de sus más grandes glorias al obtener con dos goles suyos el oro frente a Brasil en la final de los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012. Sin lugar a dudas, Mi once ideal tiene la magia necesaria para ponerte en camino hacia la consecución de tus objetivos.
Mi partido. La autobiografía de Luka Modrić: La autobiografía de Luka Modric
by Luka Modrić Robert MatteoniEn su primera y única autobiografía, la leyenda del Real Madrid y de la selección de Croacia Luka Modric, nos cuenta la historia del increíble viaje desde una niñez desgarrada por la guerra de Yugoslavia para convertirse en un ganador en serie de la Champions League y una de las mayores estrellas del fútbol mundial. «Un jugador maravillosamente talentoso que en mi opinión está al nivel de los más grandes jugadores de los últimos 20 años.»Sir Alex FergusonEn 2018 Luka Modric se convirtió en leyenda e historia del fútbol mundial con un hecho sin precedentes, ganar en el mismo año los cuatro premios de mayor prestigio: el Golden Ball de la Copa del Mundo de Rusia, The Best, Mejor Jugador del Año para la UEFA y el Balón de Oro que otorga la revista France Football. Todo en el mismo año en el que guío como capitán de la selección croata a conseguir la medalla de plata de la Copa del Mundo.En estas memoria inéditas, Luka nos revela detalles de su niñez desgarrada por la Guerra de Yugoslavia, describe sus inicios como jugador de fútbol y revela los antecedentes de los momentos clave en el Dinamo de Zagreb, su paso por el Tottenham y sus éxitos en el Real Madrid y explica con lujo de detalle su visión personal sobre uno de los momentos más importantes de su carrera; el camino dramático de Croacia hacia la espectacular final de la Copa del Mundo de Rusia 2018.Globalmente reconocido, un jugador visionario y un maestro del centro del campo, Luka Modric nació con la ambición de probarse a sí mismo y destinado a convertirse en un líder. Desde sus origines humildes, y a través del trabajo y la persistencia, Luka se ha enfrentado a todos los que han dudado de él. La historia de su vida es una auténtica inspiración para todo el mundo. Sus compañeros de vestuario han compartido...«Hemos jugado juntos en el Tottenham y en el Real Madrid y siempre le he considerado un gran jugador y una gran persona. Leyendo estas memorias uno aprende cómo triunfar a pesar de miles de dificultades.»Gareth Bale «Jugando a su lado rápidamente descubrí la clase de genio que es. En estelibro descubrí todas las dificultades por las que pasó en su vida. Solo los más fuertes pueden hacer lo que Luka ha hecho.»Karim Benzema «Dos palabras que describen a Modric; genio modesto.»Zvonimir Boban La crítica ha dicho...«Al leer esas páginas casi me sangra la lengua de mordérmela por todas las maldiciones que he soltado cada vez que Modric ha cogido un avión para ponerse el brazalete de capitán de su país.»Diego Barcala, AS «Desgrana con detalle su exitosa carrera deportiva. Pero, sobre todo, ofrece una completa fotografía de los cimientos sobre los que se construye su personalidad, tan alabada por todos los que lo conocen.»Pedro Zuazua, El País«La vida de Luka Modric es una historia intensa de lucha y superación en uno de los entornos más dramáticos de la reciente historia de Europa. La búsqueda tenaz del triunfo deportivo con el talento como fuerza esencial.»Pedro Pablo Alonso, director Diario de Mallorca«El libro es una pasada. Una experiencia vital, personal, que transmite mucho.» «No es el típico libro de fútbol. Hay muchas cosas de fútbol pero es un libro muy de vida.»Juanma Castaño, El Partidazo de COPE «En Mi partido, Modric entra de lleno en episodios que han marcado su vida y su carrera, como por ejemplo el asesinato de su abuelo Luka, alguien muy especial para él.»Jaime Rodríguez, El Mundo «Memorias de un niño refugiado por la guerra.»La recomendación de la semana, La Razón
Mia
by Laurence Yep Tamara England Robert PappMia St. Clair is a ten-year-old girl living in upstate New York. She has grown up playing ice hockey wit her three older brothers on the pond behind their house. Mia's got the skills and the scrappiness it takes to be a star hockey player, but she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to follow her heart and pursue figure skating instead. Does she have what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skaters? When a new coach arrives, Mia finds herself gently pushed by the coach at the same time that she's pulled by her brothers. Can she stay true to her heart and follow her own path? Can she hold her own in a world of competitive skating?
Mia and Friends: Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood that Changed History
by Karlin GrayBased on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mia and Friends follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women’s World Cup!Despite being named after a famous ballerina, little Mia Hamm never cared for pirouettes. Instead, she chased the ball: baseball, basketball, and especially soccer. Since she was often the only girl on her sports teams, she had a hard time making friends. But when fifteen-year-old Mia made the U.S. women’s national soccer team, everything changed. All around her, young women tackled and dribbled, passed and kicked, scored, and screamed. They were just like her—but even more skilled. For Mia to improve, she had to play up to the levels of Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, and so many others. She was determined not to let her team down.
Miami Dolphins (Super Bowl Champions)
by Nate LeboutillierThe Dolphins are a professional football team in the national Football League (NFL). They play in Miami, Florida. The sun shines brightly in Miami all year long. It is a warm place to play football.
Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out #2)
by Sean KennedySequel to The Ongoing Reformation of Micah JohnsonGet Out: Book TwoMicah Johnson is living two separate lives. On the field he’s making a name for himself as a rookie with the AFL football team the Fremantle Dockers—at just eighteen. But when he steps off the field, Micah is a mess: confused, away from home for the first time, and feeling isolated from family and friends three thousand kilometres away. The foster family he’s staying with is nice, but Micah isn’t ready to open up to them about what he’s going through. Distracting himself with hookups and partying seems like a good idea until a friend’s life is changed by misfortune and Micah’s own health is threatened by his behavior. Micah knows he has to make a change, that he can’t do it alone, and that maybe there’s no shame in reaching out to others.
Mice on Ice (I Like to Read)
by Rebecca EmberleyThought-provoking visual illusions and characters that are bright, bold, and original accompany a text that is pleasing to the ear yet just right for the newest reader. Mice skate on ice. As they skate, their blades leave lines that depict a cat. Magically, the cat appears, color, graphic, and three-dimensional. What happens next? Why, the cat and the mice skate together! An I Like to Read® book, Guided Reading Level C.
Mice on Ice: 2-d Shapes (Mouse Math)
by Eleanor MayEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!The puddle is frozen and Albert can't wait to go mice skating! All the other mice are skating shapes. Wanda can make a circle, and the Mousely triplets can make a triangle. But can Albert make anything but trouble? Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: 2D Shapes)
Michael B. Jordan (Influential People)
by Celina McManusActor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fame!