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The Myth of Green Marketing

Tending Our Goats at the Edge of Apocalypse

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In this groundbreaking study, Toby Smith analyses the role that social myths such as green marketing play in public understanding of the environmental crisis.This book introduces the concept of hegemony into environmental politics, using the concept to elucidate the political, economic, and social alliance that sustains our belief in industrial expansionism. The ecological crisis of the late ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking study, Toby Smith analyses the role that social myths such as green marketing play in public understanding of the environmental crisis.This book introduces the concept of hegemony into environmental politics, using the concept to elucidate the political, economic, and social alliance that sustains our belief in industrial expansionism. The ecological crisis of the late
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Crazy Fourth

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In 1912 boxing was as popular a spectator sport in the United States as baseball, if not more so. It was also rife with corruption and surrounded by gambling, drinking, and prostitution, so much so that many cities and states passed laws to control it. But not in New Mexico. It was the perfect venue for one of the biggest, loudest, most rambunctious heavyweight championship bouts ever seen. In ... Read more

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In 1912 boxing was as popular a spectator sport in the United States as baseball, if not more so. It was also rife with corruption and surrounded by gambling, drinking, and prostitution, so much so that many cities and states passed laws to control it. But not in New Mexico. It was the perfect venue for one of the biggest, loudest, most rambunctious heavyweight championship bouts ever seen. In
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Bush League Boys

The Postwar Legends of Baseball in the American Southwest

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This loving tribute to the defunct minor league teams of New Mexico and west Texas resurrects a forgotten period of baseball history. Through oral histories of players, umpires, fans, sportswriters, and team officials, Toby Smith brings to life the West Texas–New Mexico League, the Longhorn League, the Southwestern League, and the Sophomore League from 1946 to 1961, when the last of them folded. ... Read more

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This loving tribute to the defunct minor league teams of New Mexico and west Texas resurrects a forgotten period of baseball history. Through oral histories of players, umpires, fans, sportswriters, and team officials, Toby Smith brings to life the West Texas–New Mexico League, the Longhorn League, the Southwestern League, and the Sophomore League from 1946 to 1961, when the last of them folded.
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Scholastic Year in Sports 2025

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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.GO FOR THE GOLD!A star-studded YEAR IN SPORTS ended with a Summer Olympics that was tres magnifique! (That means “mega-super-awesome” in French!) Inside, you’ll find all the gold-medal-winning heroes from the Olympic Games in Paris, and champions from sports around the world in the past year. We’ve got all the ... Read more

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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.GO FOR THE GOLD!A star-studded YEAR IN SPORTS ended with a Summer Olympics that was tres magnifique! (That means “mega-super-awesome” in French!) Inside, you’ll find all the gold-medal-winning heroes from the Olympic Games in Paris, and champions from sports around the world in the past year. We’ve got all the
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Scholastic Year in Sports 2026

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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.We know you’re pretty busy with school, friends, family, and much more. So we’re here to help. Inside, you can catch up on a whole year of the best things in sports! You’re welcome.Find out who won the World Series (hint: The winning team had the best hitter in baseball this year!). See who “flew” home with the ... Read more

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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.We know you’re pretty busy with school, friends, family, and much more. So we’re here to help. Inside, you can catch up on a whole year of the best things in sports! You’re welcome.Find out who won the World Series (hint: The winning team had the best hitter in baseball this year!). See who “flew” home with the
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Sports Illustrated The Baseball Vault

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Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered Major League Baseball for over seven decades, documenting its heroes, villains, great characters, and iconic moments. A wide-ranging portrait of America's pastime, this anthology features the best baseball writing from the SI archives by nationally renowned journalists including Frank Deford, Mark Kram, George Plimpton, ... Read more

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Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism, has covered Major League Baseball for over seven decades, documenting its heroes, villains, great characters, and iconic moments. A wide-ranging portrait of America's pastime, this anthology features the best baseball writing from the SI archives by nationally renowned journalists including Frank Deford, Mark Kram, George Plimpton,
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Lefty

An American Odyssey

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“An intimate portrait of a man whose life off the field was equally as captivating as his unparalleled baseball career.”—Yankees MagazineBorn into a small-town California ranching family, Vernon “Lefty” Gomez rode his powerful arm and jocular personality across America to the dugout of the New York Yankees. Lefty baffled hitters with his blazing fastball, establishing himself as the team’s ace. ... Read more

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“An intimate portrait of a man whose life off the field was equally as captivating as his unparalleled baseball career.”—Yankees MagazineBorn into a small-town California ranching family, Vernon “Lefty” Gomez rode his powerful arm and jocular personality across America to the dugout of the New York Yankees. Lefty baffled hitters with his blazing fastball, establishing himself as the team’s ace.
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The 2014 Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Handbook: All-Star Break Supplement

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Dutch Clark

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In 1963, 17 charter members were inducted into the newly established Pro Football Hall of Fame. Joining the likes of Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski, George Halas, and Sammy Baugh was Detroit Lions quarterback Dutch Clark. A bona fide superstar for the NFL in the 1930s, Clark led the Lions to success on the gridiron and helped establish the NFL in one of America’s most passionate sports cities. ... Read more

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In 1963, 17 charter members were inducted into the newly established Pro Football Hall of Fame. Joining the likes of Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski, George Halas, and Sammy Baugh was Detroit Lions quarterback Dutch Clark. A bona fide superstar for the NFL in the 1930s, Clark led the Lions to success on the gridiron and helped establish the NFL in one of America’s most passionate sports cities.
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High School Football in California

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From the best players to the best coaches and some of the most legendary schools and teams in US history, California high school football has it all. High School Football in California takes an inside look at the state's greatness in the sport, from the best players when they were in high school to those who've gone on to be stars as collegiate players or pros. It's about record-setters, trend ... Read more

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From the best players to the best coaches and some of the most legendary schools and teams in US history, California high school football has it all. High School Football in California takes an inside look at the state's greatness in the sport, from the best players when they were in high school to those who've gone on to be stars as collegiate players or pros. It's about record-setters, trend
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During the Golden Age of baseball, as many as 59 minor leagues operated in a single season, and hundreds of G.I.s returning home from World War II competed in them for the big break that would land them one of only 400 spots on 16 teams in the majors. These were truly the days when athletes played purely for the love of the game, motivated by goals that seemed always just beyond their fingertips ... Read more

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During the Golden Age of baseball, as many as 59 minor leagues operated in a single season, and hundreds of G.I.s returning home from World War II competed in them for the big break that would land them one of only 400 spots on 16 teams in the majors. These were truly the days when athletes played purely for the love of the game, motivated by goals that seemed always just beyond their fingertips
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