Books with author Frank Francisco

NAMED A TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018 BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POSTWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN CURRENT INTERESTFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE NONFICTION AWARDThe instant New York Times bestseller, "A must-read for anyone who thinks 'build a wall' is the answer to anything." --EsquireFor Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under blistering sun and through frigid nights. They haul in the dead and deliver to detention those they find alive. Plagued by a growing awareness of his complicity in a dehumanizing enterprise, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border has migrated with him, and now he must know the full extent of the violence it wreaks, on both sides of the line.

NAMED A TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018 BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POSTWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN CURRENT INTERESTFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE NONFICTION AWARDThe instant New York Times bestseller, "A must-read for anyone who thinks 'build a wall' is the answer to anything." --EsquireFor Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under blistering sun and through frigid nights. They haul in the dead and deliver to detention those they find alive. Plagued by a growing awareness of his complicity in a dehumanizing enterprise, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border has migrated with him, and now he must know the full extent of the violence it wreaks, on both sides of the line.

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.

NAMED A TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018 BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POSTWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN CURRENT INTERESTFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE NONFICTION AWARDThe instant New York Times bestseller, "A must-read for anyone who thinks 'build a wall' is the answer to anything." --EsquireFor Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under blistering sun and through frigid nights. They haul in the dead and deliver to detention those they find alive. Plagued by a growing awareness of his complicity in a dehumanizing enterprise, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border has migrated with him, and now he must know the full extent of the violence it wreaks, on both sides of the line.

The Gospel According to Yeshua’s CatWhat if a cat told the story of Jesus of Nazareth? Maybe you'd listen. Cats don't often share their thoughts.What if a cat’s memories preserved a picture of Jesus lost by the early church long ago in its struggles to survive?You’d find no dogma, only a cat’s simple love—and that’s a new story altogether.Here's what readers are saying:“Imagine if the author of Watership Down had written The Shack!”“For the first time, I finally understand what the point, the power, and the beauty of “he is risen” is about - hey, it only took 50 years and a cat to translate!” “I know of one person who would have loved this book—and that is C. S. Lewis . . . A delightful combination of simplicity and deep theological insight.”“The words left the pages and entered my heart, soul and spirit. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.” The story of Yeshua's CatMari is a cat living by her claws on the fringes of the Judean desert. Yeshua ben Yosef is a man with healing hands, seeking solitude in the wastes beyond Qumran. Their paths cross when Yeshua drives away a pack of wild dogs and rescues the wounded cat, carrying her in his arms to a wadi where he settles to pray. An unusual friendship grows up between them, deepened by Yeshua’s ability to speak with animals, and when he leaves the wilderness, she rides with him, hidden in a sling beneath his robe. More than any other, she is Yeshua’s companion in the quiet times. Mari narrates the life of Jesus of Nazareth from a cat’s eye-view, frequently losing the thread of his teaching as she drowses, focusing instead on their times alone. When crowds press close for healing, she withdraws behind the folds of his robes. On her own, she pursues a friendship with Mary Magdalene,and looks on as Yeshua transforms the very elements of Earth in his miracles. Mari loves Yeshua beyond the wont of cats. But in loving him, she discovers loneliness and fear of loss. How can a cat who lives in the eternal Now cope with sudden awareness of the future, with all its uncertainty and pain? Still, in the end, all roads lead to the Passover festival in Jerusalem, where Mari experiences depths of wonder unsuspected by those caught up in the tumult around her. “Behold, I do a new thing: see, it springs forth from the bud! Can you not perceive it? Even the beasts of the field will glorify Me.”Remember to scroll up and click the Look Inside feature on the top left hand side of the page!

Mari is a cat surviving by her claws on the fringes of the Judean desert. Yeshua is a man with healing hands, seeking solitude in the wastes beyond Qumran. Their paths cross when Yeshua rescues her from wild dogs and carries her to safety in his arms. An extraordinary friendship grows up between them, and when he leaves the desert she rides with him, his closest companion, hidden in a sling beneath his robe. Mari tells Yeshua’s story from a cat’s eye view—hours spent curled against his heart, comforted by the rise and fall of his breast, sometimes singed by the fires of his healing as he transforms the very elements of Earth. Her greathearted love opens her to an un-catlike awareness of the future, tormenting her with fear for Yeshua as well as dread of her own loneliness. In the end, all roads lead to Jerusalem, and Mari experiences depths of wonder unsuspected by those caught up in the tumult around her. Here’s what readers are saying: “Imagine if the author of Watership Down had written The Shack!” “For the first time, I finally understand what the point, the power, and the beauty of “he is risen” is about - hey, it only took 50 years and a cat to translate!” “A delightful combination of simplicity and deep theological insight.” “The words left the pages and entered my heart, soul and spirit. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.”

NAMED A TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018 BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POSTWINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN CURRENT INTERESTFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE NONFICTION AWARDThe instant New York Times bestseller, "A must-read for anyone who thinks 'build a wall' is the answer to anything." --EsquireFor Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under blistering sun and through frigid nights. They haul in the dead and deliver to detention those they find alive. Plagued by a growing awareness of his complicity in a dehumanizing enterprise, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border has migrated with him, and now he must know the full extent of the violence it wreaks, on both sides of the line.

Buster, a happy-go-lucky boxer, runs the Venice West Café, a beat poetry and jazz club in Venice, California. Venice Beach is a special place where humans and dogs live side-by-side as equals, owning property and operating businesses along the boardwalk. The pugs operate the Ferris Wheels, the bull dogs sell T-shirts, and the blood hounds run the gondolas. At night they all hang out at Buster’s Venice West Café to listen to beat poetry.Life is simple and good, until the evil land developer Ivana Moore schemes to pass a leash law and deprive the canines of their rights. Her plan is to confiscate their land and transform the artistic bohemian community into a luxury resort of condominiums and expensive boutiques.The bulldozers and wrecking balls arrive. Terrified, the dogs flee for their lives. Homeless but not defeated, Buster and his friends come up with a plan to save Venice Beach.With illustrations. Ages 8 and older, and for dog lovers of all ages.