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Major league baseball came to Houston, Texas in 1962 when the expansion franchise was born as the Houston Colt 45s. The team evolved into the Astros after moving to the Astrodome, sometimes called "The Eighth Wonder of the World." With more than 50 years in the MLB, the Astros created legendary players, games, and moments. The great Nolan Ryan established records during his Houston years. Both Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell became the first Astro legends elected to the Hall of Fame. Astro pitchers have authored eleven no hitters, one involving six pitchers and another featuring a pitcher who lost the game. J.R. Richards' career was cut short by a stroke after the careers of Jim Umbricht and Don Wilson were cut short by death. The Astros won two of the greatest games in World Series history in 2017 and an 18-inning playoff game in 2005 on a home run by an unlikely candidate. The Astros best reliever of all time, Billy Wagner, pitched his entire career with the wrong arm. And their second winningest starter, Roy Oswalt, may have saved his career by nearly being electrocuted. Colt 45 third baseman Bob Aspromonte promised a young boy he would try to hit a homer for him and succeeded three different times. Jimmy Wynn hit a homer in his hometown of Cincinnati that went so far it almost wound up in the yard of his boyhood home. The men who brought the major leagues to Houston and those who build the Astrodome plus many of the most unusual and great games are part of the Astros Legends. There are more than 103 Astros Legends included. The number a legend itself--the most games won by the franchise in a single season, achieved in 2018. Recently updated, the second edition of Astro Legends will include recent trades, wins, seasons, and more.

Deep in southern Florida, the vast, subtropical wetlands of the Everglades beckon. Here spoonbills wade, manatees graze, and crocodiles lurk. People have also lived in the area for thousands of years, shaping its land and waters for better, and for worse. Dive into All About the Everglades, to uncover the wonders of its wildlife and ecosystems, and learn about its rich natural and human histories, modern-day challenges, and how you can help protect it.

India-born Mohandas Gandhi practiced law in South Africa, where he tested his theory of civil resistance to get rights for the Indians there. Upon returning to India, he used the same practices to protest for independence from British rule--and became a global symbol of peace. Illustrations.

There are more than 700,000 adjunct professors in over 4,200 institutions of higher education. Many lack a practical resource and formal pedagogical training on how to teach and evaluate college students. With that information they can have the confidence and training that they can be effective instructors--no matter their discipline or experience. The Adjunct Professor's Complete Guide to Teaching College provides an illuminating look into collegiate instruction, how to actively engage students and the proven techniques that enhance learning. This book is for everyone who has ever wanted to teach a college course, but were unsure of where and how to start.

Leading up to the triumph of the great Moon Landing was a dark time for the United States. With an enemy in the Soviet Union, America joined the space race in a sprint to the moon. From the early days of Sputnik to the lengthy Apollo missions, this book uncovers the moments leading to Armstrong's famous line: "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

When the very first men landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, more than half a billion people around the world were watching. They were amazed at what they were seeing on their television sets. The journey to the moon had taken years of skill, wisdom, and effort. It had also taken a huge team of more than 400,000 people--including a young woman named Margaret Hamilton. Margaret loved numbers from the time she was a child. As an adult, she was fascinated by creating computer software, long before the rest of the world had ever heard of it. After graduating from college in Indiana, Hamilton moved to Massachusetts. One day she heard that NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Association) was looking for computer coders. They wanted to put men on the moon within a few years. Margaret was thrilled to get the chance to work on something this monumental. At that time, space flight was still an idea that was mostly found in science fiction books and movies. At first, NASA primarily gave Margaret the jobs that others did not want. She spent countless hours handwriting notes and computing formulas with paper and pencil. By the time the Apollo missions were heading for the moon, Margaret was a constant member on the team--and the only woman. When Apollo 11 was only minutes from making its world famous moon landing in 1969, it was Margaret who was behind the fact that it happened correctly. A last minute malfunction almost ended the mission. However, her software program came to the rescue. The Apollo's lunar module gently sat down on the moon surface. For many years, Margaret helped NASA achieve its main goals. Her talent for numbers and for creating software played a very important role in making space travel a reality. Even after she left NASA, Margaret kept producing software. She developed a universal computer language that made online communication faster and easier.

You'll discover how your teachers miseducated you, why the right answer is usually wrong, and the "killer phrases" that often get in the way of creative thinking. Fredericks reveals what creative souls and dynamic thinkers already know, and shows how a knowledge of creativity barriers can help you create innovative and satisfying solutions in the workplace, your education, and your personal life!

Stories are fun! Important stories guide us and educate us; they create mental models which work at an unconscious level to help us navigate through our modern society and govern our reactions to the ups-and-downs of life; they provide meaning and purpose for our life; and our stories entertain and entrance us. In this book, Bernie Clark looks at the spiritual stories found in the West that create a base map for our lives and then looks at the stories found in the East to see how they could improve our base maps. The stories offered are mix of light-hearted and enjoyable, and deep and profound.

Celtics Legends is the story of legendary basketball franchise, the Boston Celtics. The seventeen-time world champions have a rich history of iconic players and NBA lore. From their humble beginnings to the 2022 finals, fans will uncover the stories that won the team their Dynasty label. Meet the players through Freedman's personal interviews with Larry Bird, Gene Conley, Mel Counts, Bob Cousy, Clarence Glover, John Havlicek, Gordon Hayward, Tom Heinsohn, Al Horford, Bailey Howell, Johnny "Red" Kerr, Jim Loscutoff, Frank Ramsey, Bill Russell, Kenny Sailors, Tom Sanders, Bill Sharman, Brad Stevens, and Jayson Tatum. Relive the Celtics' winning streak of eleven crowns in thirteen years. Go head-to-head against the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Reminisce about the biggest names in Celtics history. And commemorate those the Celtics lost, including star player Bill Russell who made history by becoming the first African-American coach in the league and major pro sports. The Celtics notoriously invented the sixth-man role and broke color barriers. The franchise left their mark on the sport and continue to draw in big crowds. With so many members of the franchise voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Celtics should have their own wing.

"What does the Manson Family have in common with professional wrestling, Confidential, and a fire-proof vault? They make up just a few of the stories featured in Courthouse Chaos. Joined by the KKK, Hustler magazine, the National Guard, and Lee Harvey Oswald, this book dives into the histories of courthouses all across the United States to reveal their most famous and infamous trials and instances of mob violence. In many towns, the courthouse represents justice, safety, and the rule of law. However, in some cities it develops into much more, becoming the home of tragedies and notorious trials. Courthouse Chaos: Famous and Infamous Trials and Mob Justice covers the most well-known of these cases in detail, offering true crime lovers their money's worth in local stories, well-researched facts, cutting insight, and unbiased conclusions. Broken into two sections, this book is the first in a series of true crime titles aimed at highlighting the deplorable and memorable events that have taken place in and around courthouses throughout the country"--

This book is a user-friendly guide to learning about trauma-sensitive yoga, who needs it, and how to implement the practice. It provides easy to understand, applicable, and valuable information for many populations so anyone can embrace the gift of yoga.

This is Angela Demetrious story. Her life as the daughter of Greek immigrants was normal, carefree and innocent until she was suddenly forced to grow up. The tale begins with a backdrop from the mid-1950s in Indianapolis, a city still being developed and still considered sleepy. Angie and her friends begin their senior year of high school. Angie, the daughter of Greek immigrants, was already looking ahead to its end when she will have earned the right to wear the class ring. A ring that was not so easy to attain or hold onto. Angies life is thrown off-course with events taking place outside of her control.Angies golden ring becomes a symbol of that independence and a motivation for her future. But just days after receiving her cherished ring, it is snatched from her grasp.

It is a challenge faced thousands of times by thousands of new teachers every year. In this captivating and highly practical book, (which builds on the success of the critically acclaimed Ace Your Teacher Interview and Ace Your Teacher Resume award-winning author and teacher, Anthony D Fredericks offers real-world guidelines, fresh advice, and down-to-earth tips from numerous principals, superintendents, and teachers around the country. Most importantly, he provides you with useful and applicable tips and strategies that will make your first year go by smoothly. Discover where most first year teachers go wrong and avoid those problems. The book gives you proven strategies, winning guidelines, and scores of examples and tips. Also included are step-by-step evaluations that will help you rise to the top of the teacher pool and give you a distinctive advantage over the competition an advantage that can result in the career of your dreams.

New Zealand adventurer, Edmund Hillary, spent his life exploring and climbing the tallest mountain ranges in the world. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay, were the first climbers to reach the top of Mount Everest. The climbing of the Himalayan peak brought Edmund and Tenzing world fame and Hillary was knighted by the British crown to become Sir Edmund Hillary.

Ages 9 to 13 years. Amelia Earhart was a pioneer pilot and was known as the best aviator of her time. This was very rare for a woman. She was a daring and skilful woman. Because of her courage, she broke flight records of speed and distance. One of her greatest achievements was in 1932, when she became the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She achieved this success during a time when people believed that piloting was only for men.

Dick Wolfsie is the world's cheeriest curmudgeon. Much of the world mystifies him; bad news for Dick, but great news for the many fans of his syndicated humor column, his video essays on TV, and his weekly Public Radio commentary. Chapters include Moping About The House, Moping Around My Manhood, Matrimonial Mopiness, Moping About Money and more.In "Mopey Dick" the author battles cell phones, chin exercisers, snoring dogs, out of control dandelions, ear buds, vacuum cleaners, leg cramps and security passwords.

Love vampires? Test your knowledge and have some fun with this collection of crossword puzzles and trivia questions about the children of the night. Form Vlad the Impaler to Edward Cullen, your favorite bloodsuckers from books, movies and TV are covered. See how much you know about Sookie Stackhouse, Count Dracula and Angel.From vampire romances to vampire comedies from fantasy to real life, all vampire facts and fiction from history are used to create this unique collection of puzzles and games for all those who love the undead. Grab a pencil and some garlic and join the fun. The book includes crossword puzzles, word searches, and trivia questions.