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Politics and sports: they're two of America's greatest passions. And George Allen—former U.S. Senator, former Virginia Governor, and son of the great NFL coach George Allen, Sr.—brings these two worlds together in his new book, What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports. Having spent his life with one foot in the sports arena and the other in the political arena, Allen brings his unique perspective and experiences to What...
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Often considered the first-ever book about the art of scouting in football, George Allen's 1953 How to Scout Football explores the importance of careful observation and analysis of rival teams in order to reach victory on the field.
In a time before film reviews were commonplace, football teams relied on expert scouts to travel the country and watch games in-person. The scout would then report back, with their insight about plays, characteristics...
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In his memoir, DR. GEORGE E. ALLEN looks back at a career spanning more than five decades of teaching music to Philadelphia students.
Early on in life, he learned about many styles of music, and he took his love of the art to college, where he earned multiple degrees before joining the Philadelphia School District. There, he earned the respect of students, fellow music teachers, and music administrators. It wasn’t easy, but he did it his way and...
4) The Muse of A.G. Lamont: A Tender, Caustic, and Spiritual Poetry Trip into the World of Humankind
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Some experts may conclude
This scribe's endeavor at wit
In prose or poem or blues
Proves eccentric and dogmatic,
And, recklessly candid.
The only credential offered
To even qualify as a writer's factor
Is his longevity
Thereby claiming expertise
In life, and the pursuit of solvency.
Many, many odd years
This Allen George has appeared
Muttered, puttered, and cried
Truth and justice from his eye
That the equality of all must apply.
Therefore, with this...
