The true story of a year in the life of the Utica Blue Sox, a minor league baseball team in upstate New York, by the acclaimed author of The Boys of Summer. Roger Kahn’s The Boys of Summer immortalized the 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers. Good Enough to Dream does the same for players whose moment in the sun has not yet arrived. Here, Kahn tells the story of his year as owner of the Class A, very minor league Utica Blue Sox. Most of the Blue Sox never made it to the majors, but they all shared the dream that links the small child in the sandlot with the superstar who has just smacked one out of the stadium. This is a look at the heart of America’s pastime, a game still sweet enough to lure grown men to leagues where first-class transportation was an old school bus and the infield was likely to be the consistency of thick soup. It is a funny and poignant story of one season, and one special team, that will make us hesitate before we ever call anything “bush league” again. Praise for Roger Kahn “As a kid, I loved sports first and writing second, and loved everything Roger Kahn wrote. As an adult, I love writing first and sports second, and love Roger Kahn even more.” —David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize winner “He can epitomize a player with a single swing of the pen.” —Time “Roger Kahn is the best baseball writer in the business.” —Stephen Jay Gould, The New York Review of Books

Your attitude creates the way you feel about people and situations and ultimately, controls your life. The good news is that you can control your attitude. Your actions are a result of your attitude—which in turn creates a reaction from others. Have a positive, joyful attitude and you’ll have positive, joyful results. Put out a negative attitude and you’ve failed before you begin. What you think is what you get.

Pastor Barnett explains how one's destiny and reason for living are wrapped up in dreams, visions, and passions. This book shows readers how to follow their God-given dreams--the key to finding their fulfillment.

Alexandra emigrated from Switzerland to Newfoundland with her parents ten years ago. It was there that she met Fenrir, who is still her best friend today, but with whom she fell in love. Both are about to turn 18 this summer and graduate from high school. A kiss on graduation night turns everything upside down for Lexi and Fen. On her birthday, she finds out who she really is and where she comes from. And as if that wasn't enough, a terrible family secret comes to light. All of a sudden, her life is no longer the same. Because suddenly Fen and she are faced with an ancient prophecy. How is she supposed to go on with all this new knowledge and her abilities? And what will happen to Fen and her now?

What if your biggest challenges could fuel your greatest achievements? You have dreams that seem just out of reach, held back by fear, obstacles, and the uncertainties of life. But what if every setback you faced was actually an opportunity in disguise? In Don’t Snooze Your Dreams, Michelle Weger shares her inspiring story of living with narcolepsy—a rare and life-altering sleep disorder—and how she transformed this struggle into the fuel that powered her to launch a successful business, become a passionate advocate, and achieve her most ambitious dreams. With humor, heart, and practical advice, Michelle shows you how to confront fear, embrace vulnerability, and push beyond the limits holding you back. Whether you’re battling your own personal obstacles or just feel stuck in life, her DREAM Method will help you uncover your hidden strengths and take actionable steps toward the life you’ve always wanted. In this powerful guide, you’ll discover: -How embracing vulnerability can make you stronger and connect you with others -Practical strategies to confront fear and turn setbacks into growth -The key to building momentum without overwhelm, using the simple "rule of 15" -Ways to find support and confidence, even when the path ahead feels uncertain -And so much more Your dreams are worth fighting for—and you have everything you need to bring them to life, one small step at a time. It’s time to stop snoozing your dreams and start living them.

The Dream Experience provides the mental health professional with a systematic scientific basis for understanding the dream as a psychological event. Milton Kramer’s extensive research, along with the findings of others, establishes that dreams are structured, not random, and linked meaningfully to conscious events in daily life and past memories. The book explores this link between dreams and consciousness, providing a review of information about normative dreaming, typical or repetitive dreams, and nightmares, while also showing how mental health professionals can use dream content in therapy with clients. Kramer’s book is an illuminating description of dreaming for dreamers, therapists and neuroscientists.

"People in racing have to be dreamers," says Jim Bolus in the beginning of his fourth chronicle of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby itself has been dreamlike in its history. After nearly fading into oblivion at the turn of the century, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a national cultural institution and the premier annual horse race in America, if not the world. The stories about this great race and its participants have grown through the years. They have evolved into both heroic epics and much-maligned tragedies. The author relates the triumphant tale of Regret, the first filly to win the Derby on what was her very first start of the year. He also tells of Riley, who, in spite of a muddy track, won the first Kentucky Derby held in the rain. Some of the shattered Derby dreams are described as well. Included is the story of the tumultuous feud between horse owner Jim T. Williams and jockey Roscoe Troxler, whom Williams accused of throwing the 1911 race. The author entertains and informs with his Kentucky Derby tales of the dreams realized and the dreams never achieved at Churchill Downs.

It is a race against time in a nightmare world. A nightmare that began its journey over three and a half billion years ago and only now is its presence about to unfold, and it wants to move on. She was hoping to still his anxiety by concentrating on another aspect of their research. “I was reading about the state of order and disorder.” Clem looked surprised. “The world, the universe and all life are in a state of disorder.” She cuddled closer; she couldn’t get enough of the comfort his body gave when close to her. “Energy exists forever and the Dormancy is just that, energy, but it is an energy that disobeys the laws of physics – it’s continually in a state of order! Growing, forever growing, for billions of years it has been growing!” “You mean the pattern that has brought life to this point, is still generating to realms…” Clem thought for a moment. “Of what?” How do you battle that which you cannot see and whose ability you cannot measure? How long is a piece of string? The tale begins with a true ‘ghost’ story, which takes us where no ghost story has ever gone before.

Dreams can inspire us, frighten us, and open a new world of discovery. But interpreting our dreams is often difficult, if not impossible. Finding a reliable teacher to help us answer all the questions we have can be equally frustrating-until now. Spiritual teacher Betty Jane Rapin believes that dreams are woven especially for you from the fabric of your life and in this essential dream workbook and study guide, she'll show you how to interpret your subconscious world. Dreams Designed by God offers a guide for those who want to actively participate in learning the intricate composition of our dreams. With warmth and gentleness, Rapin tackles several topics as she explains how you, too, can understand your dreams. These subjects include: Sleep dreams Waking dreams Daydreams Intuitive insight Contemplative awareness Soul Exploring And much more! Dreams Designed by God also contains stories that demonstrate dream guidance, tips and tools, dream exercises, and illustrated visualization techniques-enough to satisfy anyone's curiosity about dreams. What are you waiting for? Discover the easy way of dream understanding and change your life!