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THE BASEBALL COLLECTION!

Hope springs eternal among Cubs fans — and last year their dream of seeing a World Series at Wrigley almost came true! But even though their team ultimately didn’t make it all the way, those who kept the faith still have a great season to celebrate. And this crossword collection is the perfect way for the Windy City’s bleacher bums to keep the thrilling memories alive— including “White flag time at Wrigley!” and Jack Brickhouse’s famous “Hey! Hey!” call out. From Tinker to Evers to Chance, all the way through Ernie Banks (Mr. Cub) and up to Ron Santo, Ryne Sandburg, Gary Gaetti, and Lou Pinella, it honors the famous and infamous people, the games, and the plays that Chicagoans hold dear.

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Cruciverbalists…this one’s for you!

"Amusing and nice.... a good thing for crossworders to study." — Will Shortz, The New York Times

Crossword addicts are always in search of a new and better tool to boost their solving skills—and the answer’s not yet another dictionary. This handbook is something a lot more valuable: a comprehensive compilation of “cross weirds.” These are the words we don’t often hear in general conversation, but they do tend to pop up in crosswords frequently, either because they use the most common letters of the alphabet or feature in some of the most popular subjects. So it’s fantastically helpful when you need to figure out who starred in that 1933 film or name an island in the Central Philippines.

Organized by subject, this collection features three sections that cover People, Places, and Things. You’ll find invaluable clue-solvers in such categories as Abstract Ideas; Actors and Actresses; Adjectives; Bodies of Water; Cities and Towns; Folklore; Foreign Words; Health, Medical Care, and Sickness; Music; Transportation; and many, many more.

You can either use this as a reference when an answer’s on the tip of your tongue (but you just can’t get it), or as a handy study guide. The sturdy binding will keep it in great shape for years of service—and the small size makes it perfect to take anywhere!.

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THE FOOTBALL COLLECTION!

Fans of the gridiron — pro or college level — we’re throwing you a pass you’ll want to catch! These four crossword puzzle books will score a touchdown with football enthusiasts, and give them a super-bowl quality challenge. It’s a great opportunity to show how much you know about the team you root for. For example, Cowboys’ devotees: in what year was the city of Dallas granted an NFL expansion franchise—1958, 1960, 1962, or 1964? Fighting Irish fanatics, of course, know that Notre Dame has won the most consensus national championships and produced more All-Americans than anyone else. But do you know how many Heisman Trophy winners it’s had? And Ohio State and Michigan have been battling it out on the field for years; now their supporters can battle it out on the page!

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THE FOOTBALL COLLECTION!

Fans of the gridiron — pro or college level — we’re throwing you a pass you’ll want to catch! These four crossword puzzle books will score a touchdown with football enthusiasts, and give them a super-bowl quality challenge. It’s a great opportunity to show how much you know about the team you root for. For example, Cowboys’ devotees: in what year was the city of Dallas granted an NFL expansion franchise—1958, 1960, 1962, or 1964? Fighting Irish fanatics, of course, know that Notre Dame has won the most consensus national championships and produced more All-Americans than anyone else. But do you know how many Heisman Trophy winners it’s had? And Ohio State and Michigan have been battling it out on the field for years; now their supporters can battle it out on the page!

THE BASEBALL COLLECTION!

Dodgers fans won’t have to “Wait ‘til next year!” to enjoy this tremendous collection of crosswords! It’s made for everyone who feels the way Tommy Lasorda did when he said, “I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I’m going to the big Dodger in the sky.”

These puzzles cover it all, from the Brooklyn Bums in Ebbetts Field to L.A.’s Chavez Ravine. The clues test fans’ knowledge of all the legends: Branch Rickey, Walter Alston, Tommy Lasorda, Red Barber, Vin Scully, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, Jim Gilliam, Don Sutton, Tommy John, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, Steve Yeager, Fernando Valenzuela, Orel Hirshiser, Kirk Gibson, and many more.

This is a must-have for anyone interested in the Dodgers’ Brooklyn past and Los Angeles future.

THE BASEBALL COLLECTION!

Whether or not you can remember the Midnight Massacre or Mr. Met, the New York Mets have never been boring. From the Polo Grounds to Shea, from ineptitude of staggering proportions to a World Series win that took everyone’s breath away, this is a team that really knows how to entertain. Read the clues, fill in the grids, and remember the early days of “The ‘Ol Wizard” Casey Stengel and his memorable players—including Buddy Harrelson, “Marvelous Marv” Throneberry, Eddie Kranepool, Dave Kingman, Tom Seaver, and Tug McGraw. Follow their path from infamy to glory, and the exploits of Rusty Staub, Cleon Jones, Gil Hodges, Yogi Berra, Keith Hernandez, Doc Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Mookie Wilson, John Franco, Gary Carter, and beyond.

“Ya Gotta Believe!” that every Mets lover is gonna want this!

THE FOOTBALL COLLECTION!

Fans of the gridiron — pro or college level — we’re throwing you a pass you’ll want to catch! These four crossword puzzle books will score a touchdown with football enthusiasts, and give them a super-bowl quality challenge. It’s a great opportunity to show how much you know about the team you root for. For example, Cowboys’ devotees: in what year was the city of Dallas granted an NFL expansion franchise—1958, 1960, 1962, or 1964? Fighting Irish fanatics, of course, know that Notre Dame has won the most consensus national championships and produced more All-Americans than anyone else. But do you know how many Heisman Trophy winners it’s had? And Ohio State and Michigan have been battling it out on the field for years; now their supporters can battle it out on the page!

Fans of the Bronx Bombers will give a cheer for this cool collection of crosswords. Considered by most (except for Red Sox devotees, of course) to be the best baseball franchise ever, the New York Yankees had the greatest roster of players ever to grace a diamond. From Babe Ruth to Lou Gehrig, “Joltin’” Joe DiMaggio to Mickey Mantle, the amazing names just kept on coming.

Yankee enthusiasts will enjoy testing their knowledge of past and present line-ups, and team trivia to see if they hit a home run and can fill in the grid—or strike out, with blank puzzle boxes awaiting their letters. A reinforced back board provides a built-in desk so puzzlers can solve right at the ballpark while waiting for a winning game to start!

THE FOOTBALL COLLECTION!

Fans of the gridiron — pro or college level — we’re throwing you a pass you’ll want to catch! These four crossword puzzle books will score a touchdown with football enthusiasts, and give them a super-bowl quality challenge. It’s a great opportunity to show how much you know about the team you root for. For example, Cowboys’ devotees: in what year was the city of Dallas granted an NFL expansion franchise—1958, 1960, 1962, or 1964? Fighting Irish fanatics, of course, know that Notre Dame has won the most consensus national championships and produced more All-Americans than anyone else. But do you know how many Heisman Trophy winners it’s had? And Ohio State and Michigan have been battling it out on the field for years; now their supporters can battle it out on the page!

There is no more loyal fan base then those who follow the Boston Red Sox. And since the Red Sox Nation — and it is a nation, as the Sox draw bigger and bigger crowds across America — is made up of people who pride themselves on their knowledge of Boston names, stats, and history, they’ll love showing off their smarts with these fun crosswords. Why is seat number 21, in row 37 of section 42, painted red? What was Ted Williams’s career batting average? Filled with clues about the Red Sox, players past and present, legends and facts, and even Fenway Park itself, this is a great gift for anyone dedicated to New England’s hometown team.

Whether they’re called the Cards, the Redbirds, or simply the St. Louis Cardinals, the club with the “Birds on the bat” has plenty of worshippers. Even as they've moved from Sportsman's Park to Busch Stadium to Busch II, their real home base has always been the hearts of their fans. Now those fans can proudly show their loyalty with trivia crosswords that test their knowledge of the team and its history. Among the superstars showcased are Rogers Hornsby, who won the triple crown in 1922 and 1925; Frankie Frisch; the Gashouse Gang; Dizzy Dean; Joe Medwick; and Stan “The Man” Musial. And who could forget the 1942 “Swifties” who won a franchise record 106 games; the 1944 World Series “Streetcar Series” against the St. Louis Browns; Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash”; and so many other incredible moments? This truly hits a home run!