ISBN: 9780060160593 - spring training (20 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires, Zinsser sought to discover how a team prepares for the longest season in professional sports.As valid today as it was when first published, Spring Training reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author has added a new introduction and postscript, which includes a lengthy interview with manager Jim Leyland about the lessons that can be learned from losing.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires, Zinsser sought to discover how a team prepares for the longest season in professional sports.As valid today as it was when first published, Spring Training reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author has added a new introduction and postscript, which includes a lengthy interview with manager Jim Leyland about the lessons that can be learned from losing.…

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hardcover. Condición: Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires, Zinsser sought to discover how a team prepares for the longest season in professional sports.As valid today as it was when first published, Spring Training reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author has added a new introduction and postscript, which includes a lengthy interview with manager Jim Leyland about the lessons that can be learned from losing.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Spring training, a time when every team is in first place, is an American tradition dating back to the early years of the twentieth century. William Zinsser vividly brings to life the unique, once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.In 1988 the Pirates were an unproven yet promising bunch with high hopes of competing for the National League pennant. Given rare access to players, management, scouts and umpires, Zinsser sought to discover how a team prepares for the longest season in professional sports.As valid today as it was when first published, Spring Training reveals how the fundamentals of baseball are taught and learned. The author has added a new introduction and postscript, which includes a lengthy interview with manager Jim Leyland about the lessons that can be learned from losing.…

Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condición: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good-. First Edition. PHOTO AND VIDEO OF PAGES TAKEN TO SHOW CONDITION PRIOR TO SHIPPING; One tiny tear on DJ PHOTOS EMAILED WHEN ASKEDPHOTOS EMAILED FOR MORE SPECIFICS WHEN REQUESTED. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED2nd printing.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition 2nd Printing. Signed by author on title page. Pages are age toned else fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. (1st, 1st) Sturdy book, dark blue cloth spine, blue boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, ink name at top inside front cover, 197 pages, glossy photo section. DJ glossy and colorfully designed in yellow and white, color photo of baseball training on front. DJ has microtear at spine bottom edge, very tiny light scratches on back. Very Good DJ/Near Fine book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First printing. Near Fine book block and case with slight rounding to corners and discoloration to top edge. The jacket is price clipped, lightly shelfworn, and slightly sun bleached at the head of the spine. Inscribed to fashion journalist and editor Grace Mirabella (19292021), dated the year of publication. Stated first edition/full number line. Black and white photo insert. viii + 197 pages. 5.75" x 8.5". New York Herald Tribune columnist and writing instructor William Zinsser (19222015) here combines his writing vocation with his personal baseball obsession. Following the Pittsburgh Pirates through spring training, Zinsser captures the energizing pre-season both from the perspective of fans and players. .…

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