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(0)James S Hirsch
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st Scribner hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 628 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Authorized by Willie Mays and written by a "New York Times" bestselling author, this is the definitive biography of one of baseball's immortals.
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
viii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers an account of the 1921 race riot that destroyed the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving hundreds of black residents dead, and describes the battle for belated justice and reparations for the victims.
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"We are a diabetic nation: one in three Americans born in this century will become diabetic. Journalist Hirsch's blend of history, reportage, advocacy, and memoir will speak for, and to, the 20 million Americans who live with this disease. This book offers revealing views of the diabetic subculture, the urge toward secrecy that many diabetics feel, the glycemic rollercoaster they ride constantly, and the remarkable perseverance--even heroism--required...
Author
Publisher
Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
436 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Mike Love tells the story of his legendary, raucous, and ultimately triumphant five-decade career as the front man of The Beach Boys, the most popular American band in history -- timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of "Good Vibrations." Love describes the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as "Good Vibrations," "California Girls," "Surfin' USA," and "Kokomo," while providing vivid portraits of the turbulent lives of his three...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
232 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Zion Clark has always had big dreams for himself despite the many hardships he faced growing up as a Black disabled child in the foster care system of Ohio. His childhood years were marked by instability as he moved from home to home, experiencing abuse and neglect. And yet his determination and grit pushed him to become an elite wrestler and wheelchair racer. His constant reinvention led him to activism, speaking out about the failings of the foster...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought...