<p>As a major-league baseball Hall of Famer, there is little doubt that Ted Williams was the greatest hitter of his era. THE KID presents the story of Williams' formative years, the years before he made it to the major leagues. From Mexican-American and English-Welsh roots, and from a broken home, this child of the Depression determined to become "the greatest hitter who ever lived" and many feel he accomplished his goal. This book presents the perspectives of eight authors--representing the Ted Williams Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research, the SABR chapter based in San Diego. The authors write about Ted's family roots, his sandlot ball, high school play and his seasons with the Pacific Coast League and American Association teams before, at age 20, he joined the Boston Red Sox and began his career in big league baseball.</p>

The Kid: Ted Williams in San Diego

THORNLEY, STEW

Nowlin, Bill

Swank, Bill

Larwin, Tom

Boyle, Dan

Naiman, Joe

Bauer, Carlos

Walker, G. Jay

Smith III, James D.

Biographies & Memoirs

Rounder Books

<p>Paradise or wasteland--the wilderness has always been a challenge to Westerners. Wilderness and Paradise in Christian Thought traces the exciting theme of the quest for the wilderness--both physical and metaphysical--to create a new and important perspective for understanding Christian civilization.With a wealth of knowledge, a renowned historian presents the biblical understanding of the religious and ethical significance of the desert and how this understanding has influenced later Christian history and culture.Dr. Williams specifically applies the paradise theme to the university today and shows the continuing vitality of this ancient concept.</p>

Wilderness and Paradise in Christian Thought

Religion & Spirituality

Williams, George H

Christian Books & Bibles

Wipf & Stock Publishers

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