Two new books from KSU Press
Two new books from KSU Press
The story of the 1975-76 Cleveland Cavaliers is told by Roger Gordon in “The Miracle of Richfield.”
The foreward is by Nate Thurmond.
The book is an inside look at the Cavs, from its slow start, signing Thurmond and winning a Central title. This is Gordon’s fifth book and his second on the Cavaliers. He also has published books about the Cleveland Browns and one on the Cincinnati Bengals.
Gordon lives in North Canton.
The 50 greatest games in Cleveland Cavaliers history is revealed in “Classic Cavs,” the second edition, revised and updated and includes the 2016 NBA championship season. The author is Jonathan Knight, who has written nine books on Cleveland sports and is an award-winning sportswriter and versatile professional writer and editor.
Both books are available from Kent State University Press at www.kentstateuniversitypress.com.
Disney CEO working on leadership book
NEW YORK
Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Co., is working on a book about “leadership and management.”
Random House announced recently that Iger, 65, will reflect on the “ideas, values and growth strategies” that have underlined his 11 years running the entertainment giant. The book, which will include his thoughts on key decisions such as the acquisition of Pixar, is currently untitled and doesn’t yet have a release date.
Staff/wire report