This book is a personal reflection on research interviews. Written as an autobiography, it invites the reader to accompany the author on his personal journey of over three decades of research carried out on a range of topics in a range of contexts. It mixes academic genres, moving back and forth between life-story telling and more standard academic writing.This book has been written with several aims in mind. First, it aims to present the author’s perspective on research interviews...

Winner of the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball ResearchWinner of the North American Society for Sport History Book AwardNamed a 2005 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleNamed a 2025Choice Outstanding Academic TitleWhen Baseball before We Knew It was first published in 2005, it shatter...

If you were captivated by the adventurous spirit of The Hobbit, the creative brilliance of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, or the mythical journeys in Percy Jackson, then you'll love The Dragon Codex: Quest for the Relics of Design.This enchanting tale takes you on a thrilling journey through a world where dragons are not only fierce but also fiercely creative. As they embark on quests to master the art of design, readers ...