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Authors Tobias Moskowitz and Jon Wertheim present an intriguing guide to a wide array of both complex and heretofore seemingly mundane topics that go far beyond the scoreboard to help fans get at the truths of sports

One of sports’ most iconic venues is appropriately given all-star treatment in celebrating its 100th anniversary in this compelling and picturesque book.

Where did the author stand? Primarily in centerfield. The former Phillie, Cubs and Ranger player, Doug Glanville presents a cornucopia of the everyday occurrences, rituals and pressures that operate hand-in-hand as a major league ballplayer.

Wow! That was a strange feeling, like a dream…except I couldn’t make out the words! I only knew it was mine because the author’s name on the cover was in English.

Sport and Cinema’s 2009 Holliday Book Picks Historically the “toy department” has been a rich source for literary products and for those looking to find something to satisfy the voracious reader on their shopping list, here are some titles bound to produce smiles under the Christmas tree:

Glen Macnow has been a popular sports-radio talk-show host at Philadelphia’s 610-WIP for over 14 years, following an award-winning career as a sportswriter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Detroit Free Press. He is the author of three best-selling sports books, and is a frequent guest on local and national television sports shows. He lives outside Philadelphia.

The key word here is “treasures” as so much of the engaging material in this lavishly illustrated history of America’s game can only be found in the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress.