Ever since the ill-fated trade of Rocky Colavito to Detroit in 1960, Indians fans have watched their team stumble through an extraordinary array of misdeeds, misfortunes, and outright tragedies. This series of funny, fond, and irreverent vignettes captures the frustration, anger--and undying optimism--of baseball's worst team. Photos.

An autobiographical series of short graphic stories from the author's life in which he is a bird and encounters everyday situations.

On learning of the assassination of his godfather, President John F Kennedy, Boston College undergraduate DANIEL KELLY believes Communism is behind the unlawful killing, a backlash from the Cuban missiles crises. Beside himself, Daniel makes a spur-of-the-moment vow, dedicating his life to combating communists, the purveyors of evil. So as to advance his pledge, he joins the Navy and becomes an aviation pilot. Assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Annie Oakley, operating at Yankee Station off Vietnam, he gets stuck into fulfilling his personal mission in a practical way. On a rest-and-recreation visit to Hong Kong from the Vietnam War, he meets and falls for a beautiful singer, CHRISTINA ALZONA. His liaison with her sets off a change in his general attitude; towards people with skin less white than his, and towards the enemy. How is he to cope with his dilemma; his longstanding commitment to combating the purveyors of evil, precariously balanced against his new-found standpoint?

Things are worse than desperate – they’re impossible. Silver Fingers has sent a curse after them, and it isn’t even his worst. He’ll fight them to get to the island first, and even if luck prevails, and they reach the Grand Vault, death awaits. It doesn’t matter if it glitters like gold – it will still come for them. Even if Lee has destiny on his side. His family might once have been kings, but by the end of this tale, he will have lost his greatest treasure – the very witch indentured to his side. For nothing in life comes for free – and never treasure. … Time’s Malady follows a pompous wizard and his rare witch as they’re thrust into a battle to find out each other’s secrets. If you love your historical fantasy with magic, heart, wit, and a smattering of romance, grab Time’s Malady Book Three today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series. Time’s Malady is the fifth Trapped by Your Side series. In this world, witches can be indentured by strong wizards - if the wizards are stupid enough to try. Witty, fun, and fast, they'll appeal to fans of light historical fantasy and cozy mysteries.

Traces the story of gangster Michael Joseph Boyle, describing his activities as a corrupt leader of Chicago's most powerful union, his friendly relationship with Al Capone, and the controversial events surrounding the 1937 Vanderbilt Cup competition.

The action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO®: Spinjitzu comes to life in this illustrated chapter book featuring Wu and Garmadon in their early adventures on the road to becoming Spinjitzu Masters! Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters—but there are many who stand in their way—especially each other. Will a mysterious ninja bring them closer together or prove to be their undoing. And do they have what it takes to gain the skills they need to become true legends of Spinjitzu? Find out in this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO NINJAGO’s Spinjitzu Brothers!