Dixie Deans is a true Celtic legend.Between 1971 and 1976, he scored 132 goals in 184 games and was part of the great Celtic team that swept to nine consecutive Scottish league titles and dominated a golden era of the national game. Dixie cemented his status in football folklore by becoming the first Scottish player to hit hat-tricks in two cup finals, but he is remembered just as much for the special bond he struck with the fans - ties that remain as strong today, exactly 40 yea...

In January 1939, just months after hanging up his boots and a few weeks into his new career as a talent scout, William Ralph 'Dixie' Dean, the former Everton and England legend, received a surprise request for assistance from the far west of Ireland. Could he find a goalscorer for Sligo Rovers - the beating heart of a small, provincial town - to drive their dreams of a lucrative cup run and help protect the club's very existence? Dean set about finding the right man, but unable to locate c...

In "Literary Hearthstones of Dixie," La Salle Corbell Pickett weaves a rich tapestry of Southern literature, exploring the lives and works of pivotal authors from the region. This erudite compilation highlights both the historical and cultural context in which these literary figures thrived, offering critical insights into the thematic constructs of Southern identity, resilience, and moral complexity. Pickett's elegant prose and keen analytical style immerse the reader in a reflective jour...

The same beloved story of the adventures of a young horse that we all know and love, but rewritten by the author for young people. All of the pathos, tenderness and fun are still there, just written for a younger audience. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect.