How did forty-seven , mostly gritty, blue-collar towns on the edges of four counties outside of Pittsburgh, produce such an unparalleled wealth of sports accomplishments? Sports journalist George Guido attempts to answer that question in his meticulous 300-plus-page compilation of stories, stats, and incredible photos that made the A-K Region world famous.

On her way to becoming an actress, Barbara Cloud found her calling as a journalist. During a long and impressive career with Pittsburgh's major newspapers she gave us interviews with the famous and not-so-famous, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the fashion world, and deeply personal essays about everyday life. Each of the articles in this thoughtful compilation exemplifies the kind of candid and insightful writing that, for many of her readers, made Barbara Cloud a household name.

Did you know that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the Mecca of Boxing Champions? No less than twelve men have been crowned “World Champion” who were weaned on the streets of Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is a tough town where men’s wills are forged from the heat of the blast furnace and from the depths of the coal mines. Pittsburgh is a town that honors, admires and bestows godlike status to her sports heroes.

We All We Got is the story of the beginning of the Golden Era of Pitt basketball. Written from a fan’s perspective based on the author’s internet posts, it describes how teamwork, leadership, passion and commitment to defense transformed a college basketball program into a national power. And it is the story of one family’s experience watching it happen.

Coach William "Bill" Abraham fathered a football dynasty at newly constructed Hempfield Area High School in rural western Pennsylvania with 140 victories and the best W.P.I.A.L. winning record from 1961 - 1971. With three undefeated seasons, and four seasons with only one loss, Abraham's overall record was 140-64-6. Abraham, a member of the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Hall of Fame, coached the Big "33" Classic an unprecedented four times.

Coach William "Bill" Abraham fathered a football dynasty at newly constructed Hempfield Area High School in rural western Pennsylvania with 140 victories and the best W.P.I.A.L. winning record from 1961 - 1971. With three undefeated seasons, and four seasons with only one loss, Abraham's overall record was 140-64-6. Abraham, a member of the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Hall of Fame, coached the Big "33" Classic an unprecedented four times.

A collection of heartwarming short stories and poems.

Join two children and their dog as they ramble throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and learn the alphabet too. From the Aviary to the Zoo they traverse the hills, roads, tunnels, and bridges that together reveal a unique and exuberant community.