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This intriguing book examines the greatest Beatles mystery, which has caused endless speculation over the years - why was Pete Best sacked just as the Beatles stood on the threshold of stardom? Everyone has their own theory and Pete Best himself has written his own story more than once. However, this book is the ultimate response to the question which has interested fans for so long. Interest in the Beatles never seems to diminish and Spencer Leigh has written some great books about the band and the Merseybeat era. In this book he looks at why Pete was sacked, which members of the band wanted him out and Ringo in and what part Brian Epstein played in the decision?

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New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic children's bedtime song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," sung by cool cat Pete-now available in sturdy board book format. Pete the Cat's wide appeal lends itself to fresh adaptations of classics (Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins was a New York Times bestseller). The Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star board book is sure to be a hit with the youngest fans of everyone's favorite blue cat, Pete.

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The New York Times bestselling Pistol is more than the biography of a ballplayer. It's the stuff of classic novels: the story of a boy transformed by his father's dream—and the cost of that dream. Even as Pete Maravich became Pistol Pete—a basketball icon for baby boomers—all the Maraviches paid a price. Now acclaimed author Mark Kriegel has brilliantly captured the saga of an American family: its rise, its apparent ruin, and, finally, its redemption.Almost four decades have passed since Maravich entered the national consciousness as basketball's boy wizard. No one had ever played the game like the kid with the floppy socks and shaggy hair. And all these years later, no one else ever has. The idea of Pistol Pete continues to resonate with young people today just as powerfully as it did with their fathers. In averaging 44.2 points a game at Louisiana State University, he established records that will never be broken. But even more enduring than the numbers was the sense of ecstasy and artistry with which he played. With the ball in his hands, Maravich had a singular power to inspire awe, inflict embarrassment, or even tell a joke. But he wasn't merely a mesmerizing showman. He was basketball's answer to Elvis, a white Southerner who sold Middle America on a black man's game. Like Elvis, he paid a terrible price, becoming a prisoner of his own fame. Set largely in the South, Kriegel's Pistol, a tale of obsession and basketball, fathers and sons, merges several archetypal characters. Maravich was a child prodigy, a prodigal son, his father's ransom in a Faustian bargain, and a Great White Hope. But he was also a creature of contradictions: always the outsider but a virtuoso in a team sport, an exuberant showman who wouldn't look you in the eye, a vegetarian boozer, an athlete who lived like a rock star, a suicidal genius saved by Jesus Christ. A renowned biographer—People magazine called him “a master”—Kriegel renders his subject with a style that is, by turns, heartbreaking, lyrical, and electric. The narrative begins in 1929, the year a missionary gave Pete's father a basketball. Press Maravich had been a neglected child trapped in a hellish industrial town, but the game enabled him to blossom. It also caused him to confuse basketball with salvation. The intensity of Press's obsession initiates a journey across three generations of Maraviches. Pistol Pete, a ballplayer unlike any other, was a product of his father's vanity and vision. But that dream continues to exact a price on Pete's own sons. Now in their twenties—and fatherless for most of their lives—they have waged their own struggles with the game and its ghosts. Pistol is an unforgettable biography. By telling one family's history, Kriegel has traced the history of the game and a large slice of the American narrative.

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Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

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Pete the Cat makes his I Can Read Comics debut! From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the very first I Can Read Comics Level One book in the Pete the Cat series! In Pete the Cat: Making New Friends, Secret Agent Meow, also known as Pete the Cat, is ready to crack the case! Join Pete and Squirrel as they go on a mission to make new friends. Pete the Cat: Making New Friends is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

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When the tooth fairy takes the night off, it’s up to Pete the Cat to step in. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy when a tooth goes missing—will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too lateBeginning readers will love Pete’s adventure as the tooth fairy in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean.

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Join Pete the Kitty as he gets creative in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Pete the Kitty loves art class. But when the project is to go outside and make art from nature, Pete isn’t sure what to create. Then inspiration strikes and Pete realizes that nature art is cooler than he ever imagined!Beginner readers will love creating nature art with Pete!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

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Pete the Cat is off for a walk in his brand new white shoes, and he feels like singing. ‘I love my white shoes…’ But can he keep the music flowing if his shoes aren't so white any more? Pete the Cat is feeling good in his brand new white shoes, just walking along, singing his song. ‘I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes…’ Groovy! But when Pete steps in some strawberries, some blueberries, and some mud, his shoes aren't so white any more!But even without his white shoes, Pete the Cat is all good…Pete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

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Put on your dancing shoes-Pete is ready to boogie! Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Pete is learning a new dance-the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's his grooviest when he's being himself. Includes step-by-step dance moves so readers can dance along with Pete! Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues and Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes.

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In The Commissioner, John A. Fortunato looks at how Rozelle elevated the NFL from a disparate, 12-team league in 1960 to the colossus it is today. He also critiques a number of Rozelle's more controversial decisions, such as the gambling suspensions of Alex Karras and Paul Hornung in 1963 and his decision to play games on the Sunday following the Kennedy assassination the same year. Rozelle also endured two players' strikes (one of which involved the controversial use of replacement players) and an antitrust action brought against him by the USFL. Finally, an entire chapter is devoted to his battles, both in and out of court, with Raders' owner Al Davis.

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From the New York Times bestselling artist James Dean comes an all-new supercool activity book! Featuring more than 40 activities and 600 awesome stickers, Pete the Cat's sticker book is sure to entertain readers of all ages. Full of a variety of fun pages, Pete fans can decorate groovy scenes with their favorite picture book characters! This interactive workbook is the first Pete the Cat sticker-activity book. It's the perfect entertainment for any family on the go. Bring it along on vacations, road trips, and to restaurants!

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There’s a new guy in town – and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun. There’s a New Guy in town! Pete the Cat can’t wait to meet him. He’s very different… and that’s cool.But when he can’t find a way to join in with Pete and his friends, Pete needs to teach him a groovy lesson…Don't be sad,Don't be blue -There is something that EVERYONE can do!Come sing along with the USA’s bestselling Pete the Cat!

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New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. Includes over 30 groovy stickers!It's Pete the Cat's first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of library and even reads a few super cool stories while he's there.Without even leaving the library, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures. All Pete needs is a little imagination—and of course, his library card!A great introduction to the library from everyone's favorite groovy cat.

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Join Pete the Kitty as he learns to wash his hands in this new I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean!Splish, scrub, splash, rub! Keeping clean is groovy and fun!Pete must wash his hands many times a day. He must wash them after he sneezes, coughs, plays with his friends, eats his food, and throws away his trash.Beginning readers will love learning how to wash their hands with Pete!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

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Capture your little one’s most memorable moments throughout their first year and beyond with this adorable original board book and milestone cards featuring Pete the Kitty. Pete the Kitty and his family celebrate all of Pete’s milestones, from his first time rolling over to his first steps and more all the way up to his first birthday in this sweet story.Do the same for your baby with the 12 double-sided Pete-themed milestone cards tucked in an envelope in the back of the book to commemorate baby's first twelve months plus their very own milestones.This groovy milestone board book featuring everyone’s favorite blue cat is a must for every nursery bookshelf and an ideal gift for baby showers and other special events.

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From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty is excited to build his very own go-cart. But things don’t go as planned. Turns out, his go-cart is missing a few important things. Thankfully, Bob and Gus are there to help Pete out! Beginning readers will love reading about Pete the Kitty’s fun go-cart adventure! My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, in particular for children ages 3 to 5. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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This New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival.Includes a foil cover, sticker sheet, and 12 holiday cards perfect for Christmas celebrations!Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings?Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season.Plus, don't miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas.And Pete’s other groovy guides, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life, Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love, and Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness!

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Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, these five favorite Pete the Cat paperbacks are sure to make reading fun for early readers.With five super-cool stories in one box for reading on the go, this collection of My First I Can Reads is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Included in this box are five favorite Pete the Cat I Can Read books:Pete the Cat: Play Ball!Pete the Cat: Pete''s Big LunchPete the Cat: Pete at the BeachPete the Cat: A Pet for PetePete the Cat: Too Cool for SchoolThis boxed set of My First I Can Read paperbac

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Pete the Cat and his family go on a cross-country adventure in this Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Cat and his family are ready explore all the many wonderful American landmarks on their fun family road trip! They visit many famous sights, including Niagara Falls, New Orleans, Savannah, and more.Of course, no true road trip is complete without a flat tire! But the Cat family isn't going to let a small setback get in the way of fun...Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip is a Level I Can Read book, complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean, and is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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For the first time as a sound book, here comes the beloved Pete the Cat!Pete and his friends meet all the animals on the barnyard in this groovy sound book version of Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm—perfect for little hands and for singing along. This sturdy board book features one easy button for turning on and off the music.Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm is by New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

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Pete and his friends have a blast at the school science fair! This exciting 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers.In Pete the Cat’s Supercool Science Fair from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat and his friends are excited to build the coolest volcano ever for their school’s science fair.After a few unexpected mishaps, the team is finally ready. Yet after seeing their other classmates’creations, they can’t help but wonder: is their volcano good enough to win first place?Thankfully, Pete has a sparkly surprise up his sleeve!

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#1 New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean put a groovy spin on the classic children’s song “Hickory Dickory Dock” with everyone’s favorite cool cat.Hickory dickory dock. Pete the Cat went up the clock!The clock struck one. The cat went down. Hickory dickory dock!Sing along with Pete the Cat as he rocks out to this classic tune with a supercool twist in this paper-over-board picture book.

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An original graphic novel based on rock music legend Pete Townshend's 1970 screenplay of the same name, which inspired The Who’s 1971 globally bestselling and universally beloved album, Who’s Next. Set in a Dystopian future where music has been outlawed, Life House follows a small band of rebels who stage an underground concert in an effort to undermine a tyrannical leader... and free Britain and all of humanity. This graphic novelization is co-written by Doom Patrol's James Harvey and Spider-Man Noir's David Hine with art by both Harvey and Australian visual artist Max Prentis, lettering by Michah Myers, and inks by Eisner Award winning artist Mick Gray. It is edited by the former Editor-in-Chief of Bleeding Cool, Hannah Means-Shannon, and features a massive Vinyl LP format (12.25" x 12.25"). This is a must-have for any serious music collectors, rock fans, and pop culture aficionados! Originally envisioned as a sci-fi rock epic to follow-up The Who's chart-topping song, “Tommy,” and put aside 50 years ago—in favor of Who’s Next songs like “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Behind Blue Eyes”—Life House will finally take center stage.

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Pete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" will have have young readers laughing and singing along.The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain....As the itsy bitsy spider struggles, Pete and his friends know just what to do to help out!Fans of James Dean's #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat will love rocking out with Pete.

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