Mike Mitchell Libros

Branch Rickey's influence on the St. Louis Cardinals transformed the franchise from a struggling team into a powerhouse, winning nine pennants and six World Series titles between 1926 and 1946. While often associated with his role in the integration of baseball through Jackie Robinson, Rickey's pioneering work with the Cardinals is equally significant. This narrative not only highlights Rickey's contributions but also celebrates the remarkable players and executives who shaped the team's legacy, showcasing a rich history of baseball in St. Louis.

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First published in serial form as Der Golem in the periodical Die weissen Blätter in 1913–14, The Golem is a haunting Gothic tale of stolen identity and persecution, set in a strange underworld peopled by fantastical characters. The red-headed prostitute Rosina; the junk-dealer Aaron Wassertrum; puppeteers; street musicians; and a deaf-mute silhouette artist. Lurking in its inhabitants’ subconscious is the Golem, a creature of rabbinical myth. Supposedly a manifestation of all the suffering of the ghetto, it comes to life every 33 years in a room without a door. When the jeweller Athanasius Pernath, suffering from broken dreams and amnesia, sees the Golem, he realises to his terror that the ghostly man of clay shares his own face. . . . The Golem, though rarely seen, is central to the novel as a representative of the ghetto's own spirit and consciousness, brought to life by the suffering and misery that its inhabitants have endured over the centuries. Perhaps the most memorable figure in the story is the city of Prague itself, recognisable through its landmarks such as the Street of the Alchemists and the Castle.

Like his contemporary and rival Sigmund Freud, Robert Musil boldly explored the dark, irrational undercurrents of humanity. The Confusions of Young Törless , published in 1906 while he was a student, uncovers the bullying, snobbery, and vicious homoerotic violence at an elite boys academy. Unsparingly honest in its depiction of the author's tangled feelings about his mother, other women, and male bonding, it also vividly illustrates the crisis of a whole society, where the breakdown of traditional values and the cult of pitiless masculine strength were soon to lead to the cataclysm of the First World War and the rise of fascism. A century later, Musil's first novel still retains its shocking, prophetic power.

Set in an insane asylum, this second installment of the Studer mystery series revolves around the murder of the asylum's director. The story unfolds in a European classic style, blending suspense and psychological intrigue as the investigation reveals dark secrets hidden within the institution. The unique setting and complex characters contribute to a gripping narrative that explores themes of madness and morality.

A brief diary from the time of the Second World War, accompanied with letters written to Ingeborg Bachmann by a British soldier named Jack Hammesh, who Bachmann writes about in the diary.

Harry Caray dominated the airwaves, commanded our attention, sparked interest, and generated controversy. Holy Cow St. Louis! celebrates the early days of radio, chronicles Harry's career, and documents his successes and failures in the city he called home for nearly six decades. "Harry Caray could make a foul ball sound exciting." Don Fischer, Indiana University broadcaster.

In a gripping tale of survival and unlikely alliances, characters find themselves in a perilous situation where lives hang in the balance. Faced with the choice of risking everything to save others, they must confront their deepest fears and moral dilemmas. As the plot unfolds, former enemies may hold the key to escape, challenging the protagonists to navigate trust and betrayal in a high-stakes environment. This story explores themes of courage, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships under duress.

The narrative explores the lives of individuals dedicated to guiding others in decision-making, whose own lives unravel amidst personal turmoil and challenges. Set against the backdrop of a jungle in Southern Mexico, the story juxtaposes their professional expertise with the chaos they face at home, highlighting themes of conflict, resilience, and the complexity of human choices.

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