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Would you like to learn more about the game of Baseball? Then BASEBALL MADE EASY by Barry Blackman is a must have book. It is entertainingly written in simple easy to understand language and illustrated throughout. The book begins with a very brief history of baseball and closes with the World Series. Between those two chapters, most aspects of baseball are covered. The description of the ball park, the equipment, the rules, the players, their positions and responsibilities, and so much more are explained for the reader to understand and enjoy the game. Here is what DJ Ten Hoeve, former NCAA Division 1 Pitcher at Columbia University, youth coach, and local Little League Commissioner had to say after reading an advance copy of BASEBALL MADE EASY. BASEBALL MADE EASY for young players and Little League moms & dads, succeeds where so many other books about baseball basics fail. Those who understand the game of baseball at a very high level, when trying to introduce the game to children or new comers, often lack the ability to simplify the game down to its most basic principles. Barry Blackman has decoded and streamlined one of the most complex sports with rules as obscure as the infield fly into simple digestible bites perfect for anyone from a new Little League parent or fan going to their first game to the semi- professional athlete. As a past collegiate pitcher and now youth coach and local Little League Commissioner I can honestly say that reading this book taught me things about the game of baseball that even I didn't know. And, the nostalgia that Barry has infused into the book through his hand-drawn sketches transport the reader to the era of baseball as America's pastime. A wonderful read. Baseball is a fascinating game if you know how it works. The game's obscure rules, subtle strategies, and unique plays make for a thrilling contest between 2 teams playing in any ballpark. Presented here is the minimum information that you need to enjoy America's Pastime. Enjoy!

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For over forty years Barry Blackman has produced photographic images for national advertising campaigns and magazine covers for pubs including Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report, and Discover Magazine. Mr. Blackman also wrote and illustrated two books on image manipulation. Special Effects for Art Directors, Designers and Photographers was published by Van Nostrand Rinehold and Creating Digital Illusions, The Blackman Portfolio, published by John Wiley and Sons, were best sellers in the art/photography market. For a change of pace, as a lifelong sports fan and the grandfather of a Little Leaguer, he just published his third book, Baseball Made Easy. It is written in simple non-technical language for people new to the game, children, and Little League mothers who never needed to learn about baseball until their sons became Little League players. Then they had to drive them to their practices, to their games, and to listen to their stories about events on the field. The goal of this book, specifically for Little League mothers, is to make the game more interesting and to facilitate communication between mother and son. Barry lives in Jackson New Jersey with his wife. He is currently working on 2 more books in the Sports Made Easy series about football and soccer that are due out shortly.

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