Books about Gainesville from Amazon.com



Beyond Murder: The Inside Account of the Gainesville Student Murders
Here is the inside story of the serial sex slayer responsible for the Gainesville student murders of 1990. Respected psychological profiler John Philpin and veteran journalist John Donnelly detail the five murders and their aftermath in a gripping narrative. Optioned for a TV mini-series. 8 pages of photos. Original..
Price: $17.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]


A Year for the Gators: Florida Gators: 2006 BCS National Champions
Gators football fans can continue the celebration of their team's 2006 BCS championship in this dazzling full-color book. Through stories and photos from the pages of The Gainesville Sun the book takes an indepth look at the Gator's amazing season, while recapping their dominating 41-14 win over top-ranked Ohio State in the BCS championship game. A YEAR FOR THE GATORS Florida Gators - 2006 BCS National Champions is full of exciting full-color photos, taking fans through the great moments of the Gator's incredible season. Included are statistics and game recaps from The Gainesville Sun for all of the season's biggest games, including the early-season triumph at Tennessee, as well as complete coverage of the SEC championship game. In addition to complete game coverage, fantastic player profiles are included that feature the Gator's biggest stars and Coach Urban Meyer. The ultimate keepsake, this book will make a great gift for any fan of the national champion..
Price: $1.89 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Danny Wuerffel's Tales of Gator Football: Reflections of Faith and Football
The most beloved and decorated player in Florida history takes fans behind the scenes and into the locker room for one of the greatest eras in the annals of college football. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, now retired from the NFL, has finally had the time to look back, reminisce, and share his thoughts about that magical time when he was referred to by some "as the greatest passer to ever play college football." Wuerffel gives his many fans a first-time reflection into a variety of topics, including his relationship with Steve Spurrier, his rivalry with Peyton Manning, and how his strong Christian beliefs shaped his football career. Along with award-winning sports columnist and co-author Mike Bianchi, he replays the big games from each of his four magnificent seasons, talks about the quarterback controversies and quandaries, discusses faith and football, compares Spurrier and Bobby Bowden, and takes readers on a glorious trip that starts with a recruiting visit to Gainesville and culminates with an incredible national championship victory over Florida State in New Orleans. Danny Wuerffel's Tales of Gator Football will take readers on a delightful journey back to the "good old days" of the 1990s, when Spurrier's funning and gunning and cunning style of offense revolutionized the Southeastern Conference. After reading this book, fans will understand why Danny Wuerffel collected as much admiration and as many accolades as perhaps any player in the proud history of college football..
Price: $10.65 [Notify me when price goes down.]


The Greatest Moments of Florida Gator Football
From the school's inaugural season in 1906 through its national championship campaign of 1996, all of the most exciting stories are captured for the very first time in a single book. Included are tales about such great players as 1966 Heisman Trophy winner and current head coach Steve Spurrier and 1996 Heisman quarterback Danny Wuerffel. Fans can read about Florida's early successes in the 1920s, its first bowl team in 1952, the teams of Doug Dickey in the '70s and Galen Hall in the '80s, and, of course, Spurrier's amazing teams of the '90s, including the '96 national champs..
Price: $26.55 [Notify me when price goes down.]


Preparing For Inclusive Teaching: Meeting The Challenges Of Teacher Education Reform (S U N Y Series in Teacher Preparation and Development)
Grounded in the reform effort of a large state university with a history of excellence in teacher education, this book provides teacher educators and institutions with a valuable resource for navigating the choppy waters of reform. Contributors, all involved in the reform process, tell the story of the University of Florida's efforts in the mid-1990s to unify general and special education in its teacher education program. The book examines various aspects of the reform process, explains challenges faced by teacher educators within today's context and particularly within the context of large research institutions, presents strategies leaders use to keep reform on track in spite of challenges, and includes detailed descriptions of the nature and structure of the reformed program. Also included are valuable insights of teacher education experts from other institutions to contextualize the particulars of this reform within the national education and teacher education scenes..
Price: $78.50 [Notify me when price goes down.]


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