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I'm not a big baseball fan, but I wanted to read this book because it pertained to the Negroe Leagues, a part of baseball most of us don't know much about. I was delighted. The Pittsburgh Crawfords was both entertaining and informative. What a wonderful cast of characters! And wonderful stories.

I'm not a big baseball fan, but I wanted to read this book because it pertained to the Negroe Leagues, a part of baseball most of us don't know much about. I was delighted. The Pittsburgh Crawfords was both entertaining and informative. What a wonderful cast of characters! And wonderful stories.

The Pittsburg Crawfords by James Bankes presents an excellent insight into the world of black baseball and some of its greatest stars such as Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell and Josh Gibson. One of the books fascinating parts is a comparison of black stars with the 1927 Yankees Murderes Row. As a baseball fan, I highly recommend this book.

This is not a typical boring history book. It is a fun history book. Wex wrote a collection of mini-biographies of the men who made the Steelers. But he did not limit the book to just Steeler stars from the past, he also included players that were lesser known. The stories are told by the players themselves. Growing up in the 70s, I would study the Steeler all-time leaders lists and read names like Lynn Chandnois and Roy Jefferson, but I had no clue who they were. Now I have a feel for who those players were and their place in building the best organization in the NFL. I don't want to tell the stories here, but I will say I learned Mean Joe Greene earned his nickname both on and off the field. Was Roy Jefferson Terrell Owens before Terrell Owens was born? I asked myself that question while reading about Roy Jefferson.

A couple things I learned were I was wrong when I thought the Steelers stunk before their 70s dynasty and a common link between players was their love and respect for Art Rooney.

Men of Steel is easy to read but hard to put down.

Jim Wexell ("Wex" is he known around sports discussions in The Burgh) has produced another great book about the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There are many things to enjoy from this books such as a behind-the-scenes lok at NFL players, the unknown stories associated with players that have never been told before, and also the nostalgia aspect of the book.

Most of the 35 players documented in the book I have watched play football with the Pittsburgh, but there are some that I never had the pleasure to watch. Jim Wexell introduces these players to you and then gives you some information that tells you about the person behind the player.

Alot of books about the Steelers will use third-hand accounts or have stories that any Steelers fan would already know. Wexell seperates himself and his book from books like that, because he uses first hand accounts and brings fresh new stories to the reader.

I don't know why I expected anything different from Wexell, because his first book that I also purchased, "Tales From Behind The Steel Curtain" was also an excellent read.

I really enjoyed the chapter about Frank Lewis and how he did not fit into the Steelers scheme of things during the Steelers dynasty years, but he was a very good NFL wide receiver. And then to learn how he he left the team...I will let you read for yourself.

My only hope now is that Jim Wexell continues to publich books like these. If you are true and die-hard Steelers fan, get this book and other Steelers books that Jim Wexell has written.

Men of Steel, is a tremendous collection of Steeler history. The book takes you through the lives of 35 former players. Interesting, funny, and informative this book held my attention start to finish. I laughed reading the Chapter on Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley, and I now know what prompted the NFL to have oxygen available at every football game. Throughout this book you see the support and influence the Rooney family has had in the former players lives. I read of a connection to a necktie and a playoff game from the mid 70's. I learned how the coaches used a snow fence to motivate rookies. The Kevin Greene chapter mentions how he brought Big Macs and fries late at night for crazed fans camping out for a chance to get playoff tickets. I was one of those campers and was in awe of the free food from a player.

Jim Wexell put together an amazing book of Steeler profiles. I appreciate the extensive research that must have gone into this work. A must read for any football fan.

I am thrilled with this new book I recently purchased, I have had Emmanual Cooper's other books on glazing and recipes - and found them most informative and the glazes pretty true to explanation
I also have found that they are quite stable - we fire in the higher 1260.C upwards catagory and the sometimes glaze recipes unless worked out correctly can be very unstable and uninteresting.
All in all a very worthwhile book and easy to use, a definate "MUST HAVE" for your collection

This Book is a great book for any beginner Potter. It has over 400 recipes for glazes and it also explains how to adjust the glaze ifyou have a problem. I love my Book and I know I will use it for a very long time.

Easy to use and keeps open while I work on recipes.Great size . Great pictures on nice paper.

I finished reading "Quiet Courage" a few days ago (10/5/06)and I enjoyed it very much. Dr Kashurba's presentation was excellent just as it was in "Courage After the Crash". The entire book was emotional, informative and engrossing. Many of the accounts brought a tear to my eye.

I now have a definite idea of what the families of the Flight 93 passengers, the local residents at the crash site and all those involved in the many efforts afterwards must have felt. Using everyone's exact words brought it all home.

Using oral history effectively and sharing poignant vignettes, Dr. Kashurba provides a thoughtful behind the scenes look at the impact of Flight 93 on the local community and on the nation. The stories about the Somerset community are heartwarming and help us all heal from this tragedy. . .a valuable resource for those studying both the tragic events of 9/11 and its aftermath.

The author has given the reader an accurate collection of facts regarding Flight 93 and everything that has transpired in Somerset County since that fateful day. This book encompasses the 9/11 plot, the investigation, the recovery, and continues through to include information on the memorial efforts.

Quiet Courage is a well organized, important resource for anyone who wants to know the truth about Flight 93 and its aftermath.

This book was bought for a Christmas gift but what I looked at and read looks very informative and the pictures are nice.

I bought this book as a present for a friend who is big-time into trains. I was pleased when I received it since it had many great photographs as well as much interesting and well-written information. The author is clearly an expert on the topic.

This book is an excellent book for covering the railroads and significant
museums, train excurtions plus other PA location. For the novice and practiced rail buff/ historian all of the important places are in this book. Additionally, specific directions to locations are in this book.I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in the title topic. Yet another excellent example of Brian Solomon's work.

What a wonderful book! Author Richard Easton weaves a charming story and fast-paced tale that tells of two boys who learn how to build friendship in spite of enormous social barriers; who discover how to acknowledge their faults and forgive each other; who realize that by courageously doing the right thing, a young person can have a big impact on his family and the wider society. A Real American is To Kill a Mockingbird for kids. I plan to give it to each of my six grandchildren as an investment in their learning to love good books and in their simply learning to love.

This novel not only descriptfully shows the past, but also puts you in the shoes of an eleven-year-old, Nathan McClelland. There is very good character development, which makes the entire novel even more believable. This book is refreshing, and don't except to be able to put it down.

I love the book! It is beautifully done, and the two young boys are wonderful characters that pull you in immediately. The entire time I was rooting for Nathan to make the right decisions and he did. Arturo is a loveable young man that has the dignity and enthusiasm for life that I wish all children possessed. Their relationship is the heart of the book, but the history and the social/ family tension is a wonderful thread throughout the novel.

A touching tour of both history and an area in Central Pennsylvania that hasn't changed considerably (thankfully) since the 18th century. The people and stories that Gordon brings to life through her travels along Route 45 are touching and allows one to reflect on the more imporant things in life and our often mis-guided priorities. The book is an easy read and interspersed with a wealth of historical references to tie the story together as well as the valleys and towns that Route 45 connects.

Using this book helped us to not only understand the history of the area when we did a three day weekend on PA Rt 45 but also helped us to find places off the beaten path.

Joan Morse Gordon's The Road Taken: A Journey In Time Down Pennsylvania Route 45 is the story of one woman's journey that began with an Interstate drive, and which led to her fascinating survey of regional Pennsylvania, its history, and the people who call the land home. Picturesque black-and-white photographs, soulful observations and colorful local personalities make The Road Taken a genuine treat for the armchair traveler and/or the Pennsylvania history buff.

I was at the Reading Terminal a year ago and I really enjoy having the book to remember all of the great food and places in the building.

History and recipes all in one book! What a great combination. The photos, old and new, also greatly added to my enjoyment of this book.

This is a great cookbook, and the history of Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market is an added bonus. I have visited the market, a true gastronomic feast, many times but was never aware of its fascinating history and how it came to be. This knowledge will add greatly to my future enjoyment when I visit again.

I was delighted to find the recipes from some of my favorite vendors and plan to re-create my eating experiences by making many of them.

For those of you who think Philly cooking is cheesesteaks and soft pretzels, think again. The Reading Terminal Market is a simply amazing place to shop and eat, and this cookbook brings the flavor home. From Pennsylvania Dutch recipes to lasagna, this is a great book!

This book is a classic, and thankfully it has now been reprinted. It includes detailed studies on a variety of basic rural clothing which is valid up through the 1830s at least. Some specific info on German clothing in Pennsylvania is included. Fascinating and indispensable for any rural impression in 18th to early 19th century America.

RPC contains easy-to-make basic patterns for all kinds of 18th-century clothing. There's a shirt and overshirt pattern that I used to make an overshirt for one of my first RevWar reenactments, and it was a great experience. It's a fun way to start learning hand-sewing, as the pattern is mostly squares & rectangles.

As with all sources, the information should not be taken as infallible -- do more research on your own if you have a particular period/location in mind. RPC is a good place to start.

This book has become a standard work among re-enactors and docents at historical sites around the country. While the title mentions a specific location, the patterns and info contained therein also hold true for most of the rest of early America. I have used the patterns in the book to make historically authentic clothing, and find Gehret's directions clear and easy to follow. If your looking for a source of authentic patterns of early American clothing, look no further. This is it!

This is a great book for Pirate fans. A must have for any real Pirate fan!

I even learned how the Pirates got their name!

I agree with the Midwest Book Review. I attended a book signing and met John McCollister. It's obvious he really knows baseball and loves our Pirates.

Compiled by native Pittsburgher and long-time Pirates fan John McCollister, Tales From The Pirates Dugout: A Collection Of The Greatest Pirates Stories Ever Told offers the reader a wealth of heartwarming and memorable stories on and about the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Looking at the team's dynamic evolution over the past century, Tales From The Pirates Dugout embraces the spirit of the sport of baseball and showcases many of the determined and adventurous athletes who give their all to the team and the game!