Outskirts Press Announces Understanding Baseball, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Baseball - General Book from Claremont, CA Author David Faris

Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Understanding Baseball: An examination of the history, teams, economics and basic plays, and a review of the 2007 season, lead to a better understanding of our national pastime. by David Faris, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Baseball - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $20.95. Understanding Baseball is also available in its 5.5 x 8.5 casebound edition for $23.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/understandingbaseball was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)

The elements of the game of baseball are taken for granted by today's fans. Actually they have evolved through a historical process. This book reviews and summarizes how that has occurred, and provides an overview of the teams and economics of the game today. A review of the 2007 season shows the typical events and situations that develop during the baseball season. A simulated game provides a detailed analysis of the actions of baseball players in a variety of game situations.

Deftly constructed at 388 pages, Understanding Baseball: An examination of the history, teams, economics and basic plays, and a review of the 2007 season, lead to a better understanding of our national pastime. is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Baseball - General category. With U.S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Understanding Baseball meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $20.95 and $23.95, respectively.

Additionally, Understanding Baseball can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at www.outskirtspress.com/buybooks
ISBN: 9781432726300 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback SRP: $20.95
ISBN: 9781432727062 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 casebound SRP: $23.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/understandingbaseball

About the Author

David Faris is a freelance writer living in Claremont, California. He has previously published technical articles in business journals, lectured and produced training courses. He is a member of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research. For more information, visit www.outskirtspress.com/understanding baseball.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press offers turn-key, custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.

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