Books with author Richard Mintzer

During the early 1990s, successful music producer Jermaine Dupri started So So Def Records. The Atlanta-based label began at a time when Southern hip-hop music was just beginning to get a lot of attention. Dupri signed distribution deals with much-larger record companies like Columbia and Arista. This allowed him to focus on what he did best: finding talented unknown artists and producing hit music. Some of So So Def's biggest stars included Da Brat, Lil Bow Wow, and Jagged Edge. Today So So Def Records is completely independent, and Jermaine Dupri is working hard to introduce a new generation of hip-hop stars.

Learn more about the specific needs of Chihuahuas, including the best diet options and maintenance routine for this compact-sized breed. T.F.H. has teamed up with Animal Planet™, the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of family-friendly, comprehensive guides to superior pet care. Each book features newly written text from animal experts on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Learn more about the specific needs of Chihuahuas, including the best diet options and maintenance routine for this compact-sized breed. This family-friendly, comprehensive guide to superior pet care features newly written text from an expert on a variety of topics, including feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

At first, Emma Clarke didn’t even like soccer. On game days she’d do her best to avoid the ball. But one day after getting kicked in the shins, her granddad gave her some old shin guards, and everything changed overnight! Suddenly, she felt fast and confident, and she started scoring goals for her team, the Navy Knickerbockers.But would her team be strong enough to compete at the end of season tournament? Then how would Emma cope when her shin guards go missing? And why doesn’t her dad come to watch any of her games?This is the story of a young girl who comes to live for the drama and excitement of Saturday soccer games. Along the way, Emma learns what if feels like to take game-winning penalty kicks, and what it takes to fight back from being 2-0 down at half-time. Come join Emma and her teammates in their exciting world of youth soccer. Life will never be the same again!

At first, Emma Clarke didn’t even like soccer. On game days she’d do her best to avoid the ball. But one day after getting kicked in the shins, her granddad gave her some old shin guards, and everything changed overnight! Suddenly, she felt fast and confident, and she started scoring goals for her team, the Navy Knickerbockers. But would her team be strong enough to compete at the end of season tournament? Then how would Emma cope when her shin guards go missing? And why doesn’t her dad come to watch any of her games? This is the story of a young girl who comes to live for the drama and excitement of Saturday soccer games. Along the way, Emma learns what if feels like to take game-winning penalty kicks, and what it takes to fight back from being 2-0 down at half-time. Come join Emma and her teammates in their exciting world of youth soccer. Life will never be the same again!

This celebration of baseball captures all the action, fun, and excitement of America’s national pastime—in a way that will both entertain kids and help them enjoy and appreciate the sport. The Everything® Kids’ Baseball Book, 3rd Edition offers an amazing range of information—from the best way to follow a favorite player or team; to collecting baseball cards; to tips for aspiring major leaguers on hitting, pitching, defense, and base-stealing. Updated to include coverage through the 2003 World Series, The Everything® Kids’ Baseball Book provides everything kids need to know to enjoy the game. The Everything® Kids’ Baseball Book, 3rd Edition includes new records and recent big events, including: ·Roger Clemens’s 300th victory ·Barry Bonds’s climb up the all-time home run list ·Sammy Sosa’s 500 career home runs ·Gary Carter’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame Whether kids are in the stands or watching on TV, The Everything® Kids’ Baseball Book, 3rd Edition gives them everything they need to feel like they’re sitting in front row box seats!