New Releases by Kevin Baker

From the author of The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City comes the story of baseball and New York post-WWII—a rise-and-fall tale of dominance, explosive wealth, and the cultural forces changing the sport, the city, and the country After World War II, New York—the most significant Western city to emerge from the war untouched by bombing and violence—seemed indestructible, the undeniable hub of finance, fashion, art, diplomacy, and athletics. In The Golden Age, Baker transports readers through the next three decades: an era where legends still played for the Giants and Dodgers and Yankees, were paid not-yet-exorbitant salaries, and walked the streets of Washington Heights, Brighton Beach, and Staten Island; the era of Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson, Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel, Sandy Amoros, and more. But, as Baker tells, hubris and changing global economics pushed New York to the edge, and soon, deindustrialization, street crime, drug addiction, white flight, Black flight, riot, and near ruin descended upon the city. The Giants and the Dodgers fled as well, convinced that New York was another aging eastern city that would never recover. Onto this stage appeared the Mets, a "satire of a baseball team," Baker writes. Their dark horse run to the 1969 World Series injected a new energy and hope into the city plagued by despair, and the sport has never been the same since. In this riveting and rollicking ode to America's favorite pastime, paying homage to the sport's indomitable home city, Baker paints in vivid detail the vibrant, evolving cityscapes that were backdrops to baseball's rapid changes, including a huge influx of money to the sport and the desegregation of the game in 1946, when Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers. From the diamonds and bleachers, to the streets of Jackson Heights and Bensonhurst, to the radio stations and clubs and restaurants where ballplayers spent their off-field hours, Baker's character-driven portrayal of baseball's golden years will leave fans and novices alike charmed, curious, and nostalgic.

The late, legendary performer and activist's candid reflections on American race relations and social movements, based on previously unpublished conversations with the award-winning historian Harry Belafonte was more than a bestselling folk singer and Hollywood's first Black matinée idol; he was also the secret weapon of human rights movements for seventy years--a close confidante of Martin Luther King Jr. and Eleanor Roosevelt; a trusted whisperer to JFK; and a political advisor to African heads of state. Belafonte simultaneously advised Robert F. Kennedy on how to win the Black vote, openly supported Communist leaders including Fidel Castro, and skillfully avoided being blacklisted by J. Edgar Hoover. He was also a masterful fundraiser, almost singlehandedly bankrolling the civil rights movement from his own earnings as well as donations solicited from Hollywood friends and Vegas mobsters. It was Belafonte's idea to organize superstar artists to record the hit song, "We Are the World" in 1984 to benefit famine victims in Africa. In this candid, revelatory book, drawn from a series of conversations with historian Kevin Baker shortly before Belafonte's death in 2023, the legendary singer of "Day-O" shares his philosophy on racial politics, African colonialism, the emergence of Israel, the shortcomings of Barack Obama, and the rise of Donald Trump. A Burning House offers a primer on celebrity activism at its best--as well as a cautionary tale about the rise of American authoritarianism.

Struggling to understand how to use a multimeter without feeling confused or making costly mistakes? Many beginners buy a multimeter but quickly get stuck. The dial looks complicated. The symbols are unclear. Probe placement feels uncertain. One wrong setting can lead to incorrect readings or even damage the device. Instead of helping, the tool becomes frustrating. This guide was created to fix that problem. Inside this book, you will learn exactly how to use a multimeter step by step, using clear explanations and real-world examples that make sense from the very beginning. This is not a theory-heavy manual. It is a practical, beginner-friendly guide focused on real usage. You will learn how to: Set up your multimeter correctly from the start Measure voltage, resistance, and current with confidence Test batteries, fuses, outlets, and circuits safely Avoid the most common mistakes that damage meters Troubleshoot simple electrical problems step by step Understand readings, symbols, and what they actually mean To make learning easier, this book also includes detailed technical illustrations and clear visual guides that walk you through each process. Every chapter is designed to show you not just what to do, but how to do it correctly in real situations. Whether you are testing batteries at home, checking outlets, or learning basic electronics, this guide helps you move from confusion to confidence. No prior experience is required. If you want to stop guessing and start using your multimeter the right way, this book gives you a clear path forward. Get your copy today and start using your multimeter with confidence.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • Sports Illustrated #1 Book of 2024 • A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game’s beginnings to the end of World War II. "You’re going to beg for extra innings. Without missing a scandal or a sensation, with an eye on how assimilation transforms the picture, Kevin Baker has written a buoyant, double coming-of-age story. "—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Baseball is “the New York game” because New York is where the diamond was first laid out, where the bunt and the curveball were invented, and where the home run was hit. It’s where the game’s first stars were born, and where everyone came to play or watch the game. With nuance and depth, historian Kevin Baker brings this all vividly back to life: the still-controversial, indelible moments—Did the Babe call his shot? Was Merkle out? Did they fix the 1919 World Series? Here are all the legendary players, managers, and owners, in all their vivid, complicated humanity, on and off the field. In Baker’s hands the city and the game emerge from the murk of nineteenth-century American life—driven by visionaries and fixers, heroes and gangsters. He details how New York and its favorite sport came to mirror one another, expanding, bumbling through catastrophe and corruption, and rising out of these trials stronger than ever. From the first innings played in vacant lots and tavern yards in the 1820s; to the canny innovations that created the very first sports league; to the superb Hispanic and Black players who invented their own version of the game when white baseball sought to exclude them. And all amidst New York’s own, incredible evolution from a raw, riotous town to a new world city. The New York Game is a riveting, rollicking, brilliant ode to America’s beloved pastime and to its indomitable city of origin.

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". . . you will never listen to his words in quite the same way ever again." {from the cover}Trumplish is the president's unique subset of English that he can effectively wield as both a weapon and a shield. It serves him well wherever he goes, whomever he's talking to, and especially when he's answering questions. With this arsenal of favorite words, he can craft his preferred perceptions of himself, other folks, even certain entities . . . and reality.Pro Trump-ers and. Anti Trump-ers alike will find something to cheer and something to boo. Probably just not the same things.As we journey into this rhetorical kaleidoscope we learn, for example, how much - more than we ever knew - is "so unfair," as part of the "Trumplish Goes Wild" chapter. And, some cases of Trumplish both as a weapon that has Trump-lashed those in the Sentencing the Targets section, and as a shield spinning out lies in a torrent of adjectives {see, e.g., 10 Top Whoppers}. And, where he is "best" and "most" on the Only Me list that is stunning in its length and head-spinning in its outrageousness.BUT the very best showcase for Trumplish, in all its glory, all its variations, is any Q&A session with journalists. All of the tools, tricks, and techniques of his art go to work, allowing him in effect to process questions with a virtual tennis racquet. Read the multitude of examples and just marvel.Where suitable throughout the book we have a little snarky fun adding our own interpretations of his Trumplishing. You might like to play with some of his words here too, and you'll find endless opportunities to do so.There's also a whimsical pop quiz at the beginning of the book. See if you can spot Trumplish in action even before you discover its many applications, and then again after you've completed this "second language" course.All in all we hope you enjoy.

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The Fall of a Great American City is the story of what is happening today in New York City and in many other cities across America. It is about how the crisis of affluence is now driving out everything we love most about cities: small shops, decent restaurants, public space, street life, affordable apartments, responsive government, beauty, idiosyncrasy, each other. This is the story of how we came to lose so much—how the places we love most were turned over to land bankers, billionaires, the worst people in the world, and criminal landlords—and how we can - and must - begin to take them back. Co-published with Harper's Magazine, where an earlier version of this essay was originally published in 2018. As New York City approaches the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is in imminent danger of becoming something it has never been before: unremarkable. By unremarkable I don’t just mean periodic, slump-in-the-art-world, all-the-bands-suck, cinema-is-dead boring. I mean flatlining. No longer a significant cultural entity but a blank white screen of mere existence. I mean The-World’s-Largest-Gated-Community-with-a-few-cupcake-shops. For the first-time in our history, creative-youngpeople- will-no-longer want-to-come-here boring. Even, New-York-is-over boring. Or worse, New York is like everywhere else. Unremarkable. This is not some new phenomenon, but a cancer that’s been metastasizing on the city for decades now. Even worse, it’s not something that anyone wants, except the landlords, and not even all of them. What’s happening to New York now—what’s already happened to most of Manhattan, its core, and what is happening in every American city of means, Boston, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, you name it—is something that almost nobody wants, but everybody gets. As such, the current urban crisis exemplifies our wider crisis: an America where we believe that we no longer have any ability to control the systems we live under.

2 books in 1 bundle to help you on your path in life! Book 1: In this guide, you'll find the best tools to start planning your entire life. From career opportunities to dating advice and financial safety... this book contains all the basics. You will learn, among others: The right mindset to accomplish more and be fulfilled. Major changes you can make through goal-setting and working to achieve them. How you can take advantage of observing, planning, replacing attitudes, and getting to know yourself. Ways to act on ideas, execute plans, and making your dreams a reality. Specific advice about studying, pondering, and exercising. Thoughts on exploration, taking risks, and developing your skills. And much more! Book 2: When we talk about self-esteem, we don't always know where it comes from or what to do about it when it is low. Everyone lacks at least some self-esteem, and some lack a lot. Sometimes, however, it's just a matter of hearing or reading the right affirmations, the truths that ring true but we don't hear them enough. Find out through this guide why you have every reason to be proud of yourself. You will learn, among others: How optimism can change your life and boost your happiness levels. The way to discover your self-worth and realize it better each day. Tips on creativity and managing your resources. Mending the mind for optimal results. The best ways to overcome feelings of doubt, fear, trauma, intimidation, and helplessness. Secret attitudes you can have to combat a low self-images. And much more! Book 3: Beat the bad day blues and get inspired by the hopeful words in this self-development book. Specific information is given about how to govern yourself and life. Read about the formula for happiness and the way to make things work. You will learn, among others: How to balance anger and happiness. The best ways to deal with jealousy. Tips on taking care of yourself and those around you. Thoughts on boosting your mood and getting out of a rut. Why you shouldn't settle for mediocrity and how you can achieve excellence more rapidly. Accelerating tips on life, choices, communication, addictions, and procrastination. And much more! Book 4: What is success? And why is it so important? What matters even more, is how we can speed up our growth and attitudes to achieve success more easily. You can read about all of that in this guide. Not only that, but you can also read about the following: How a sense of purpose leads to happiness and accomplishments. The top 10 time management skills every person needs. Effective public speaking tips. Advice on listening skills, learning to say no, and driving your success by living with passion. Ways to turn your hobby and a healthy lifestyle into your success. Words about decision-making and climbing the ladder to being rich. And much more! Are you curious about the rest of the information in this book? Then order it now and get it for a low price!

This book contains secrets you may have never heard of! What would you give to remain healthy for the rest of your life? Did you know there are a lot of myths out there, and that many people have no idea what they are doing? This guide will solve some of the mysteries about the human body, diets, and foods that you might have wondered about. You will read about: Why Weight Watchers and certain other programs are overrated. The effects of staying active and exercising regularly. How to fight off illnesses like arthritis, diabetes, asthma, and Alzheimer's. Natural healing powers from aroma's, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine. The benefits of sleep and how to get it more. And much more. Are you curious about the rest of the information in this book? Then don't wait and get it for a low price now!

Awesome advice for those who want to get the most out of life! Beat the bad day blues and get inspired by the hopeful words in this self-development book. Specific information is given about how to govern yourself and life. Read about the formula for happiness and the way to make things work. You will learn, among others: How to balance anger and happiness. The best ways to deal with jealousy. Tips on taking care of yourself and those around you. Thoughts on boosting your mood and getting out of a rut. Why you shouldn't settle for mediocrity and how you can achieve excellence more rapidly. Accelerating tips on life, choices, communication, addictions, and procrastination. And much more! Are you curious about the rest of the information in this book? Then order it now and get it for a low price!

America is a nation of inventors, tinkerers, researchers, and adventurers. What is it that makes America such a fertile place to explore, discover, and launch the next big thing? Baker brings his eye for historical detail to the grand, and grandly entertaining, tale of American innovation. You'll meet people who followed their passions and changed our world; the women who created things to make their own lives easier. And you'll learn how immigration leads to innovation.

Winter theme: Creation: A Divine Cycle Luke | Psalms | Galatians This winter, lessons in Adult Bible Studies follow the theme, "Creation: A Divine Cycle." With the advent of the Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit, God set in motion the fulfillment of the divine plan of salvation. Through Luke's Gospel, several psalms, and the epistle to the Galatians, we explore God's ongoing actions in blessing and reconciling the whole creation. The student book writer is Kevin Baker; Brian Russell is the writer for the teacher book. The Savior Has Been Born The four lessons in this unit are developed from the Gospel of Luke. Lesson One explores how Mary, a virgin, received and joyfully accepted the announcement that she had been highly favored by God to give birth to God's Son. Lesson Two looks at the affirmation of Elizabeth, Mary's cousin, to her news. Lesson Three focuses on John's mission as the forerunner of the Savior. The Christmas Day lesson deals with the birth of Jesus and the circumstances and events pursuant to it. Praise From and for God's Creation The five lessons in this unit employ five different psalms. Several psalms emphasize praise for God that emanates from creation itself. Others invite us to praise God for creation. The Birthing of a New Community This unit has four lessons from Galatians that show us how God's creative process can be seen through the birthing of a new faith community with Jesus Christ as its foundation. The lessons address the importance of spiritual freedom, cooperation, and righteous living in building and maintaining the community. Register for the Forums and you can post and read comments about the lessons from other readers.

A look at the most dangerous animals from around the world, from Indian red scorpions, giant centipedes and venomous spiders to bull sharks and Asian giant hornets. Animals that can all kill a human being in an unlucky encounter . . .

This updated and expanded second edition of Book provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, Taking a clear structural framework, it guides the reader through the subject's core elements, which can be used as a learning material for students pursuing their studies in undergraduate and graduate levels in universities and colleges and those who want to learn the topic via a short and complete resource. We hope you find this book useful in shaping your future career.

A practical, daily devotional (in both English and Spanish) for those seeking to understand God's relentless pursuit of and unconditional love for every one of us.

The Worst World Disasters of All Time is an overview of the most terrible disaster events in recorded history. Caution: Because of the nature of this book, some readers may find some of the content and pictures disturbing.

A soul-baring, brutally candid, and richly eventful memoir of the two years—1977 and 1978—when Reggie Jackson went from outcast to Yankee legend In the spring of 1977 Reggie Jackson should have been on top of the world. The best player of the Oakland A’s dynasty, which won three straight World Series, he was the first big-money free agent, wooed and flattered by George Steinbrenner into coming to the New York Yankees, which hadn’t won a World Series since 1962. But Reggie was about to learn, as he writes in this vivid and surprising memoir, that until his initial experience on the Yankees “I didn’t know what alone meant.” His manager, the mercurial, alcoholic, and pugilistic Billy Martin, never wanted him on the team and let Reggie—and the rest of the team—know it. Most of his new teammates, resentful of his contract, were aloof at best and hostile at worst. Brash and outspoken, but unused to the ferocity of New York’s tabloid culture, Reggie hadn’t realized how rumor and offhand remarks can turn into screaming negative headlines—especially for a black athlete with a multimillion-dollar contract. Sickened by Martin’s anti-Semitism, his rages, and his quite public disparagement of his new star, ostracized by his teammates, and despairing of how he was stereotyped in the press, Reggie had long talks with his father about quitting. Things hit bottom when Martin plotted to humiliate him during a nationally televised game against the Red Sox. It seemed as if a glorious career had been derailed. But then: Reggie vowed to persevere; his pride, work ethic, and talent would overcome Martin’s nearly sociopathic hatred. Gradually, he would win over the fans, then his teammates, as the Yankees surged to the pennant. And one magical autumn evening, he became “Mr. October” in a World Series performance for the ages. He thought his travails were over—until the next season when the insanity began again. Becoming Mr. October is a revelatory self-portrait of a baseball icon at the height of his public fame and private anguish. Filled with revealing anecdotes about the notorious “Bronx Zoo” Yankees of the late 1970s and bluntly honest portrayals of his teammates and competitors, this is eye-opening baseball history as can be told only by the man who lived it.

A dramatic novel of two Irish brothers--one a fallen political star accused of corruption and the other a young DA desperately trying to clear his name--set against the sweeping backdrop of midcentury New York's halls of power and the gangland of the docks.

Paul Cullen is the last surviving battalion commander from the Kokoda Campaign in New Guinea, reputedly the last Australian officer to have had his horse shot from under him in battle. He was a distinguished soldier, a staunch supporter of the Army Reserve, a business entrepreneur, the founder of Aust Care and AustAid. He was recognised by the United Nations for his outstanding contributions to the refugee cause in 1981. A tireless worker for charity, especially the Royal Blind Society and a noted breeder of Galloway cattle. He will be 96 in February 2006.

Part two of the companion to the History Channel's 12 hour series that features the history of our civilization.

More Americans lost their lives during the Civil War than in all other American wars combined. This enhanced e-book from HISTORY® combines dramatic storytelling with short video segments and full-color images detailing the struggle between the North and South. Through the eyes of everyday soldiers and civilians, and through inventions like the minie ball and battlefield medicine, witness the war between the states that tore this nation apart and eventually freed over 4 million slaves. This enhanced e-book will give you a detailed understanding of what caused the war and how it still impacts our nation today.

The Rev. Jonah Dove is the son of a legendary Harlem minister, and a man troubled in both mind and spirit. He feels himself unworthy and incapable of taking up the burden of running his church from the larger–than–life figure who is his father. He is haunted both by his own, shameful history of "passing" as a white man in college, and by the prospects for his people in the harsh, new, racist age he fears the world is entering. Malcolm Little –– better known as Malcom X –– is a teenage hustler from Lansing, Michigan by way of Boston, a young man on the make, trying always to be something bigger, tougher, savvier, and more confident than he really is. On his way to New York, Malcolm happens to come to the rescue of Jonah and his wife, Amanda, when they are attacked by some drunken soldiers on the train. From then on, their paths cross repeatedly as they each go about trying to find what they really want out of the roiling, wartime city, until the moment when Harlem finally erupts around them, as a people driven beyond endurance strikes out blindly at all the forces keeping it entrapped in misery and hopelessness. Stranded on the streets of a rioting city, Jonah and Malcolm meet each other once more, as they come to grips with what they are and what the future will hold for them.

Alik Strelnikov lives in the shadows of Coney Island, a world of rusted fairground rides that mock his dreams of heroism. Ten years ago he left a brutal life in the Russian army to travel to America, but now, an enforcer in the Brooklyn mafia his life is guns, drugs, booze & his lover, Marina, sometime prostitute & full-time fortune teller.

The acclaimed nationwide best seller and companion volume to Ken Burns’s grand-slam PBS documentary—updated and expanded to coincide with the broadcast of a new, two-part Tenth Inning that looks back on the age of steroids, home-run records, the rise of Latino players, and so much more. With a narrative by Geoffrey C. Ward, a preface to the new edition by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, a new chapter by Kevin Baker, and an introduction by Roger Angell Essays by Thomas Boswell, Robert W. Creamer, Gerald Early, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Bill James, David Lamb, Daniel Okrent, John Thorn, George F. Will And featuring an interview with Buck O’Neil