Books with author Francisco Sole

Football is America’s most popular sport: the nation is obsessed with it, and the game has spawned millions of fans worldwide. Filled with facts, figures, and formations, Evolution of the Game chronicles the why, when, and how the game of American football developed. With chapters such as “Origins of the Game,” “The Aerial Circus,” and “Development of the Contemporary Game,” this unique resource traces the growth of football from its Chinese origins to the fast-paced, no-huddle game of the present. With over 345 annotations and 380 diagrams, author Frank Francisco expertly analyzes the most innovative and lasting offensive and defensive ideas in the history of the game. Lively and informative, this text also explores the unique American design, the game’s steady growth, and how technologies are changing the sport at every level. For admirers of works by Bill Arnsparger, Allison Danzig, Vince Lombardi, and Fritz Shurmur, this book is the perfect addition to the library of any fan of the gridiron, whether they’re a veteran coach, sold-out fanatic, or casual spectator.

Adventures in Old California is a swashbuckler pulp short-story series set in Spanish California in the beginning of the 19th century. The series follows the adventures of Manuel Escarcega, young captain of Pueblo de San Luis Obispo's special corps - Los Dragones de Cuera. Even though little is known about Escarcega before coming to California, everyone recognizes in him a man of honor and courage. He is a master swordsman and people often gossiped about the scar in his left cheek. Some say it was in a duel in Spain and because of a señorita, others say it was a pirate's souvenir and that "Escarcega" is not his real name at all.Not even his closests friends - Rico, his teenage squire or Luisa Castillo, the beautiful daugther of the alcalde, know about his past. As the adventures goes on, the shadows of the past will return to hunt down the young captain.A Treasure for NapoleonWhen an ancient Chumash artifact is stolen during the Pueblo de San Luis Obispo's annual fiesta and the daughter of the alcalde, Luisa, kidnapped, Captain Manuel Escarcega and his teenage squire Rico must ride into the haunted Chumash tribe territory to save her and retrieve the artifact. Everything gets more complicated when they discover that the kidnappers are Napoleon Bonaparte's soldiers. They are looking for a treasure that links the Aztecs, the Chumash and the first European that set foot in California. Leading them is a mysterious man. Escarcega and Rico must overcome several challenges in order to accomplish their mission.