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NFL Moments: 125 Icons and Stories That Define the NFL
by Allan Maki
Over its 105-year history, the NFL has built franchise empires, created icons, integrated itself into the fabric of American culture and captivated fans around the globe. At the core of the NFL are the stories of the iconic players and leaders who drove the NFL from a modest association struggling to define itself against the college game to the most exciting and profitable sports league in the world. Through snappy prose and historic photographs, NFL Moments catalogs the league's larger-than-life characters and their defining stories. The book features these and many more moments: the founding of the NFL the stories of the Forgotten Four and the emergence of Black athletes Joe Namath's guarantee Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception the unrivalled improvisational skills of Patrick Mahomes. From the foreword: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, the matriarch of a fabled political dynasty, once reflected, Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments. For football fans everywhere, whatever their rooting interest, this sentiment could not be truer. Moments of inspiration. Moments of achievement. Moments of sorrow. Moments of high drama and of low comedy. Moments that survive years, even decades, after they actually occurred. The people, places, innovations and exploits that define a franchise, a league, a sport, and the eras that spawned them.
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Spirit Sleuths: How Magicians and Detectives Exposed the Ghost Hoaxes
by Gail Jarrow
After millions of people died during World War I and from the 1918 influenza pandemic, the popularity of spiritualism soared. Desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, the bereaved fell prey to extortion by fraudulent mediums and fortune-tellers. But magician Harry Houdini wasn't fooled. He recognized the scammers' methods as no more than conjurer tricks. Angered by the way people were exploited, Houdini set out to expose the ghost hoaxes. In his stage show, he revealed the fraudsters' techniques, and he used a team of undercover investigators to collect proof of sâeance deceptions. His head secret agent was a young New York private detective and disguise expert, Rose Mackenberg-a woman who continued her ghost-busting career for decades, long after Houdini's death in 1926.
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Famous Musicians
by Elsie Olson
Humans have enjoyed music for thousands of years. In this fact-filled title, readers are introduced to some of the most popular and influential musicians of today and the recent past. Each chapter explores musicians from a different genre, including hip-hop, pop, country, and more. Profiles highlight each musician's path to success, top hits, and biggest accomplishments. Sidebars show off basic stats, important moments, and popular songs. Additional features highlight big moments in music history, profile up-and-coming musicians, and more!
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A Magical Guide to Plants: Folklore, History and Spells
by Sandra Lawrence
Learn about 50 of the world's most magical plants. Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical plants. For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing power within a humble leaf, seed, petal and stem, and how our ancestors feared or revered flowers and herbs. From the mandrake that bestows luck to the calming St John's wort, take a fascinating walk through a witch's garden, exploring the uses, folklore and history of over fifty common plants. Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.
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Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier
by Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today's middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved graphic novels that are widely regarded as modern classics. Facing Feelings is a companion catalogue for the 2023 exhibition at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. As a retrospective of Raina's career, the exhibit and catalogue explore the factors that shaped her into a legendary cartoonist, including the artists who influenced her work and style, and why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. This catalogue includes original artwork spanning from Raina's childhood to her bestselling graphic novels, the captions displayed at the exhibit, and an interview.
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