Through brilliant portraits of real persons who created the myths and realities of the 1930s, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Murray Kempton brings that turbulent decade to life. Himself a child of the time, Kempton examines with the insight and imagination of a novelist the men and women who embraced, grappled with, and in many cases were destroyed by the myth of revolution. What he calls the ruins and monuments of the Thirties include Paul Robeson, Alger Hiss, and Whittaker Chambers, the Hollywood
The five quintessential games that defined the beginning of a new era. Pinstripe Pride returns with this extraordinary collection of the Bronx Bombers greatest World Series games from one of the greatest chapters in Yankee history. Under the leadership of manager Joe Torre, Yankee baseball set a new standard of dominance across the Major Leagues. Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in
The New York Yankees: Fall Classic Collector's Edition 1996-2001 DVD Set
The Day of the Owl (New York Review Books Classics) 9781590170618 159017061x A man is shot dead as he runs to catch the bus in the piazza of a small Sicilian town. Captain Bellodi, the detective on the case, is new to his job and determined to prove himself. Bellodi suspects the Mafia, and his suspicions grow when he finds himself up against an apparently unbreachable wall of silence. A surprise turn puts him on the track of a series of nasty crimes. But all the while Bellodi's investigation is being
In the span of six years, the New York Yankees won four World Series--and then played in a fifth that was so emotional, dramatic, and gripping that it ranks among the greatest baseball ever played. This collection includes five instant-classic games, one from each of those memorable seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001. Here are Jim Leyritz`s series-saving homer against the Braves in `96, the total dominance of the `98 team, the excitement of the subway series, and Tino Martinez and Derek "Mr.
"In the span of six years, the New York Yankees won four World Series--and then played in a fifth that was so emotional, dramatic, and gripping that it ranks among the greatest baseball ever played. This collection includes five instant-classic games, one from each of those memorable seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001. Here are Jim Leyritz's series-saving homer against the Braves in '96, the total dominance of the '98 team, the excitement of the subway series, and Tino Martinez and Derek ""Mr.
Henry James led a wandering life, which took him far from his native shores, but he continued to think of New York City, where his family had settled for several years during his childhood, as his hometown. Here Colm TóibÃn, the author of the Man Booker Prize & #8211 ;shortlisted novel The Master, a portrait of Henry James, brings together for the first time all the stories that James set in New York City. Written over the course of James's career and ranging from the deliciously tart comedy of the early
For the bicentennial of its original publicationathe first full-length book from the father of the American short story In 1809, New Yorkers were buzzing about a series of classified ads ...
Track Listing: 1. Honey to a Bee - Tina B., 2. Rock Your World - Weeks & Co, 3. I Like You - Phyllis Nelson, 4. Murphy's Law - Cheri, 5. Reach Up - Tony Lee, 6. Body Work - Hot Streak, 7. You Don't Know - Serious Intention, 8. Come and Get My Lovin' - Dionne, 9. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - Indeep, 10. Show Me - The Cover Girls, 11. I'll Do Anything for You - Denroy Morgan
In the span of six years, the New York Yankees won four World Series--and then played in a fifth that was so emotional, dramatic, and gripping that it ranks among the greatest baseball ever played. This collection includes five instant-classic games, one from each of those memorable seasons: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001. Here are Jim Leyritz's series-saving homer against the Braves in '96, the total dominance of the '98 team, the excitement of the subway series, and Tino Martinez and Derek 'Mr.
Features New York Yankees, The: Fall Classic Collector's Edition 1996-2001 Product is Guaranteed to Ship Today if ordered within the next 3 hours & 24 minutes. * The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD experience are SleeveStats, offering dynamic official stats that provide trivia, game summaries, and player information right on each DVD's cover. Included in this dynamic piece of memorabilia are these complete games: Pinstripe Pride returns with this extraordinary collection of the Bronx Bombers®
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD
PLUS two bonus discs featuring: 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 World Series Films Relive the most amazing Yankee moments--Jim Leyritz blasting a clutch round-tripper off Braves closer Mark Wohlers, Scott Brosius becoming the 8th player in history to hit World Series home runs in back-to-back innings, Tino Martinez pushing Game 4 of the 2001 Fall Classic into extra innings, and Derek Jeter earning his title as "Mr. November" with the game-winning home run. The perfect companion to the ultimate baseball DVD