They were coming off a seemingly endless string of losing records. They were considered years away from legitimate contention. They were derided and disregarded as a matter of course. But in 2015 the New York Mets changed their course and changed their story. The result was the best kind of amazin’. Against all expectations; these Mets surged from the starting gate; hung tough when adversity threatened to overwhelm their budding chances; and fortified themselves for a stretch drive few could have foreseen. In short order; they proceeded to capture a division title; raise a pennant; and lay claim to the heart of their city.With an unforgettable cast of characters including Matt Harvey; David Wright; Jacob deGrom; Yoenis Cespedes; and Daniel Murphy; the tale of the 2015 National League champion New York Mets is told for the ages in Amazin’ Again. Author Greg Prince—cocreator of Faith and Fear in Flushing; the blog that has distilled the heart and soul of Mets fandom for more than a decade—traces the trajectory of this championship season; from its roots in a long-ago amateur draft to its climax within the cauldron of Citi Field’s first World Series. In between; Prince re-creates the emotions of a year that culminated in the Mets making New York their kind of town once again. Skyhorse Publishing; as well as our Sports Publishing imprint; are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball; pro football; college football; pro and college basketball; hockey; or soccer; we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats; Louisville Cardinals; UCLA Bruins; or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins; Toronto Maple Leafs; Montreal Canadiens; or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful; interesting; uniqueBy Alexander MuirThinley Norbu has a unique writing style and perspective that make this autobiography really interesting and quite unlike the normal batch of Tibetan Lama biographies. He focuses on his experiences (rather than externals) and is frank and candid about his experiences and the people around him. Very refreshing.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy SurabhiThis is a fabulous read and gives lots of insight into Lama Norbu's view of the world.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Highly; highly recommenedBy S. GreenThis book is not a book; but a poetic portal into a sublime realm. I cannot find words wothy enough to express my graditude for this publicaton. Suffuce to say Thinley Norbu Rinpoche's gift with words is mind blowing. I recommed A Brief Fantasy History of a Himalayan to everyone who wants to open their mind in the most beneficial and positive ways.
