New Releases by Carrie Muskat

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: The Big 50: Chicago Bears The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks

In this colorful volume, illustrated by elementary school students from the Chicagoland area, veteran All-Star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood shares the valuable principles he's learned throughout life. The importance of education, working hard to attain goals, building character, maintaining integrity, and accepting responsibility are just some of the life lessons he shares. Aimed at any young dreamer looking to develop a successful personality—whether they want to be president of the United States, the best teacher in their school, or even a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs—Wood provides advice for every youthful go-getter. Sharing his own highs and lows, both on and off the baseball field, he also stresses the importance of family and friends, the positive power of laughter, and doing the right thing.

A biography of the New York Yankee center fielder, Bernie Williams, winner of the 1998 American League batting title.

Presents the life and baseball career of the Dominican-born slugger who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.

Presents a biography of the St. Louis Cardinal power hitter who broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record in 1998.

Presents a biography of the son of baseball great Felipe Alou who grew up to lead the Florida Marlins to victory in the 1997 World Series.

Traces the story of tennis, from its beginnings to its first great stars, championships, and notable players of today.

A biography of the San Francisco Giants outfielder who came to prominence in the 1990s.

A biography of the Chicago White Sox slugger who came to be known as The Big Hurt for his prowess with the bat.

Traces the story of hockey, from its beginnings, to its first stars, great teams, and championship games, to the notable players of today.