The New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox. For a hundred years, no two teams have locked horns as fiercely or as frequently – and no two seasons frame the colossal battle more perfectly than 2003 and 2004. Now, with incredible energy and access, leading sports columnist Mike Vaccaro chronicles the history of the greatest rivalry in sports, and the two stunning American League Championship Series that define a century of baseball. October 17, 2003: A night no Yankees or Red Sox fan will ever forget. At 12:15 am, bottom of the eleventh inning of game seven of the ALCS, New York third-baseman Aaron Boone launches a ball over Yankee Stadium’s left-field fence. The Yankees win their 39th pennant – and send the perennially vexed Boston Red Sox home . . . again . . . suffering another devastating loss to their longtime nemesis. October 20, 2004: A year later, an eerie reprise – but this time things are different. After losing three straight to the Yankees, Boston has charged back to win the next three, forcing a decisive game seven. From the start of the game Boston is in control, and by winning this game they march toward their first World Series victory since 1918. These two explosive years define an extraordinary, epic rivalry – from Mariano Rivera and Roger Clemens to Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling, Derek Jeter and Aaron Boone to David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, from nearly a century of Yankee domination to the undisputed breaking of “The Curse.” With the razor-sharp instincts that have made him a top sports journalist, Mike Vaccaro delves into the history of the rollicking rivalry: a vicious collision in 1903 (between the New York Highlanders and Boston Pilgrims) that draws first blood; the era of Babe Ruth and his legendary trade from the Red Sox to the Yankees, ushering in the notorious Curse; the golden age of DiMaggio and Williams; the unstoppable power of Mantle and Maris; the heart and soul of Fisk and Yazstremski versus Pinella and Munson; and the modern era of dueling owners, skyrocketing payrolls, and a renewed rivalry that attracts sell-out crowds even to Yankees-Red Sox spring training games. EMPERORS AND IDIOTS is as lively, fascinating, and raucous as the teams themselves – a must-have volume for any Yankees or Red Sox fan.

Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.

The book is a story of a jobless boy who takes part in anti-corruption movement.

Forced to come into a world of martial arts, if it were not a mysterious weapon with him, it would be difficult for him to survive. His body was instantly destroyed because of a sneak attack by a friend when they were deep in the predicament, and his soul traveled through time and space to a world-respected by martial arts . The strong men and denominations here are as much as trees in forests. He was humble at first and found it difficult to adapt. But there must be a reversal in desperation. When his soul fled, he accidentally took away a weapon with a mysterious power. With this weapon, he practiced faster than others and his martial arts were also stronger. Even becoming an imperial emperor is no longer whimsical. ☆About the Author☆ Hei Pao Lao Zu, an outstanding online novelist. He is especially good at fantasy novels. His novels are rich in twists and turns and are welcomed by most readers.

"Ah! Where am I?" How did I, the No Memory, get everything? "Lin Jun looked at his surroundings and felt that it was a bit unfamiliar. This place was completely different from the one he was living in. A faint smoke drifted over from an unknown place, coiling around a pool of jade-green water."

You're no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basics to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment you can't tell Confucius from Krishna. Don't nix nirvana just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy' is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. A wealth of information about the history and core beliefs of each philosophical system. Outlines and in-depth explorations of each school of thought. Reading and study guides to enhance your understanding. The big picture of Eastern Philosophy and how its components relate to Western ideas.

He was the lofty Regal, cold and heartless, yet he doted on her to the bone. She was a God of Cookery, able to deceive people, kill strong people, go to the hall, go to the kitchen, outstanding to the point of perfection. Yet, her little mouth never stopped eating. Murong Mo: What if my little sister who is a glutton gets taken away by snacks? Online, urgent. Qian Ye Mu Yu: What do I do if I want to let this gluttonous woman eat me? Same as online.

The era of the fall of an immortal god, the gloomy life of the Divine Emperor. A youth suddenly revived after tens of thousands of years ... A path cut through the endless abyss. Hot blood and passion seemed to surge with rage. Stepping on the battlefield, his blood splattered everywhere. The battle melody was the enemy of the entire world! Time quickly passed by. Han Feng wrote the path of the Immortal God, killed the Divine Emperor, destroyed the saints, leaped to the heavens ...

After transmigrating, he would become the dead young master, and obtain a mysterious object. For the sake of family, for the sake of his beauties, for the sake of the closest person beside him, Mu Lingfeng started to walk the path of a strong warrior step by step. The path of the strong was filled with thorns and thorns, but it was unable to obstruct the heart of a strong practitioner. Group number: 469668435 [closed]

In her previous life, the person she married was not a decent man. As a noble empress, she was still framed by the person she trusted the most. She was hacked into pieces and died due to injustice. In her rebirth, the struggle for imperial power was still unavoidable. She cast all the misfortune she had suffered in her previous life into the shape of a sword or armor. It would shake the world and shake all the rivers and mountains. Who said that she was venomous, jealous, and unscrupulous? She would wipe out her enemies and help her husband ascend the throne. Who said that she, Feng Ning Yan, would hold the hand of government and shake the foundations of the country? Then she would kill all the deceitful officials and ascend the throne! However, who would know that what she did was not to rule the world, but to live forever. Her goal was the name branded deeply in her heart by her past life. Shen Lingjue, I will not let you down in this life.