Download or read book The World s Greatest Left handers written by James T. De Kay and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1985 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that left-handers are more creative (Leonardo da Vinci), smarter (Ben Franklin), funnier (Carol Burnett), tougher (Billy the Kid), more musical (C.P.E. Bach), more athletic (Martina Navratilova), more adventurous (Buzz Aldrin), more tuned-in (Joan of Arc), handsomer (Cary Grant), more ambitious (Alexander the Great), braver (Lord Nelson), more successful (Bob Dylan), and haughtier (Queen Victoria) than northpaws. The World's Greatest left-Handers is the book that proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Download or read book The World s Greatest Left Handers written by Sandy Huffaker and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 1985-02-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Buzz Aldren to Queen Victoria, the fascinating foibles of the sinister set.
Download or read book THE WORLD S GREATEST LEFT HANDERS BY AND SANDY HUFFAKER written by James T. Dekay and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Left Stuff written by Melissa Roth and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this provocative and groundbreaking book, Melissa Roth debunks the cultural and scientific stigmas that have long been associated with left-handedness. From the ageless assertions of its perils to more recent claims of brain dysfunction and early death, Roth places every component of this debate under the microscope, as she seeks to explain the complexities and wonders of lefties. From Bill Clinton to Oprah Winfrey, many of today's most interesting and successful people are left-handed. In fact, 12% of the world is left-handed, and yet, despite its modern-day prevalence, much confusion still remains about this misunderstood attribute. For thousands of years left-handedness has been met with prejudice and suspicion, resulting in an almost universal attempt to suppress it. This book demystifies the place left-handedness has held in society, shedding new light on this controversial discussion. Incorporating the latest scientific research, Roth reveals the role that handedness has played in human evolution, proving that this trait has survived due to its positive effects upon human development. Left-handers bring a different set of skills and a different way of thinking to the right-handed world, which explains why many of history's most creative minds have been left-handed. Featuring profiles of famous left-handers, such as General Norman Schwarzkopf, Ben Franklin, Bill Gates, Paul McCartney, and Babe Ruth, this book is a must-read for lefties, their family members, and anyone curious about the brain, genetics, evolution, and human nature. A combination of cultural history and research from the frontiers of science, 'The Left Stuff' illustrates how left-handedness conferred benefits that helped to save the human race.
Download or read book A Left Handed History of the World written by Ed Wright and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Left-Handed History of the World has now been updated to include a chapter on President Obama. About 10 per cent of the general population is left-handed. However 16 per cent of American presidents have been lefties and a disproportionately high number of left-handers feature in influential moments through history, from Julius Caesar to Bill Gates. Through fascinating case studies of notables from ancient to modern times, Ed Wright explains the secret of lefty success. Psychology meets history in this fascinating and popular look at being left-handed and its effects on our world.
Download or read book The Left Hander s Book of Days written by Leigh W. Rutledge and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a who's who of famous lefties for every day of the year.
Download or read book The Left Handed History of the World written by Ed Wright and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By exploring the defining characters traits of these and other famous lefties, we uncover what the world can learn by viewing life from another angle.
Download or read book Mollydookers written by Jack Pollard and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Left Is Right written by Rae Lindsay and published by R & R Writers/Agents, Inc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Left Hander s Guide to Life written by Leigh W. Rutledge and published by Plume. This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world can be a sinister place for the left-handed, but as this light-hearted look at left-handedness makes clear, they're surprisingly cheerful about their lot in life. The book reveals many famous people--Albert Einstein, Michelangelo, Marilyn Monroe--who were southpaws and contains lots of fascinating information about the scientific phenomenon of left-handedness. 20 drawings.
Download or read book The Left handers Handbook written by James Bliss and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of history, folklore, science, and speculation about the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a right-handed world.
Download or read book Celebrated Left handers written by Leigh W. Rutledge and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated Left-Handers: A copious compendium of facts (and a few fables)about famous southpaws, arranged by their birth date.
Download or read book The Puzzle of Left handedness written by Rik Smits and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama have both signed bills into law with their left hands. And being left-handed certainly did not hold back the artistic achievements of Michelangelo or Raphael. And the dexterous guitar playing of Jimmi Hendrix may only have been aided by his southpaw tendencies. Left-handedness, in fact, would appear to be no big deal. Yet throughout history, it has been associated with clumsiness and generally dubious personality traits like untrustworthiness and insincerity. Even the Latin word for left, sinister, has ominous connotations. In The Puzzle of Left-handedness, Rik Smits uncovers why history has been so unkind to our lefthanded forebears. He carefully puts together the pieces of the puzzle, presenting an array of historical anecdotes, strange superstitions, and weird wives’ tales. Smits explains how left-handedness continues to be associated with maladies of all kinds, including mental retardation, alcoholism, asthma, hay fever, cancer, diabetes, insomnia, depression, and criminality. Even in the enlightened twenty-first century, left-handedness still meets with opposition—including from one prominent psychologist who equates it with infantile negativism, similar to a toddler’s refusal to eat what’s on his plate, and another who claims that left-handed people have average lifespans that are nine years shorter than those who favor the right hand. As Smits reminds us, such speculation is backed by little factual evidence, and the arguments presented by proponents of right-handedness tend to be humorously absurd. The Puzzle of Left-handedness is an enlightening, engaging, and entertaining odyssey through the puzzles and paradoxes, theories and myths, of left-handed lore. Chock full of facts and fiction, it’s a book to be read with both hands.
Download or read book Left handed in a Right handed World written by Jeff Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEFT-HANDED IN A RIGHT-HANDED WORLD is the most important book ever written for & about left-handed people. It explores the problems & difficulties that left-handers may encounter while growing up in a predominantly right-handed society. It provides awareness & understanding of issues that have been ignored & neglected for far too long, by covering a variety of things that relate to the health, happiness, education & safety of left-handed people. The book disputes the historical portrayal of left-handers as evil, sinister, weak, or inferior people, & discusses the many myths & misconceptions about them. However, it does not go to the opposite extreme of claiming that left-handers have any type of natural superiority. The authors main contention is that left-handers are basically equal to right-handed people in physical & mental ability, but society stifles & hinders left-handers which makes it harder for them to develop their ability. This book is recommended reading for all left-handers, & for parents & teachers of left-handed children. For further information, call 1-800-511-LEFT.
Download or read book The Race an Inspiring Story for Left Handers written by Jan Hurst-Nicholson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vicky is left-handed and teased for being clumsy, but a visit from her Gran changes everything. Vicky's Granddad has died and her Gran is coming for a visit. Vicky wants to cheer her up by embroidering a cushion as a gift, but Vicky is left-handed and she struggles to learn how to sew. She decides that winning a race in the school sports might be a better idea – but can she do it, especially when Graham threatens to spoil all her plans? The story highlights some of the challenges faced by left-handers. At the end of the book is advice on how to help left-handers; how to tell if a child is left-handed; the correct way for a left-hander to hold a pencil and to slant the paper; famous left-handers; percentage of the population who are left-handed; career choices for left-handers and cultural issues for left-handers
Download or read book Wee Willie Sherdel written by John G. Coulson and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wee Willie Sherdel was a very humble, courageous left-handed pitcher who became one of the all-time great southpaws in St. Louis Cardinals history. The son of a German blacksmith in a small Pennsylvania village, Willie’s dream was to become a major league pitcher – a rather big dream for a small boy. Not the most talented or biggest, he worked hard and learned from greats like Eddie Plank, Branch Rickey and Grover Cleveland Alexander. Sherdel’s best years were in the 1920s while Rickey was developing the farm system concept and the Cards were playing in two World Series. Known for his slow ball, Willie was given the honor of pitching the first game against Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the powerful Yankees in both Series. Although labeled a hard-luck pitcher in the Series, Sherdel performed many great feats on the diamond. Since his retirement in 1932, he remains the Redbirds’ winningest left-hander and fourth all-time winner. Willie also has pitched the third-most games and the fourth-most innings. Like all pitchers, he loved to talk about his hitting. Among Cardinals’ pitchers, Sherdel owns the fourth-most career home runs and the fifth-best batting average for his .337 in 1923. His contemporaries included over 90 Hall of Famers and some of the greatest players of all-time including Ruth, Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby.
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