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Some Like It Cold: Surfing the Malibu of the Midwest (2016) Book about the exploits of Larry and Lee Williams during their five decades of surfing Lake Michigan.  Authored for the Wisconsin Historical Society Press.  To learn more about the project, visit www.somelikeitcold.net


Brooks Stevens: Designing the American Dream (2013) Critically acclaimed magazine article celebrating one of the world’s most prolific industrial designers, who created over 3,000 concepts including the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Harley-Davidson’s Heritage Classic motorcycle and Amtrak’s Hiawatha train.  Written for the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Magazine of History. To learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


Green Bay Packers: Trials, Triumphs and Tradition (2012) Book about the history of the franchise from a financial perspective.  Authored for the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. To learn more about the project, visit www.amazon.com


Malibu of the Midwest (2012) Magazine article about the early years of one of the world’s most unique surfing destinations.  Written for the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Magazine of History. To learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


A Braves New World (2009) Documentary film focusing on how the franchise's relocation from Boston to Milwaukee in 1953 served as the catalyst for baseball to reexamine itself as a big business – resulting in a flurry of franchises relocating west, multi-league expansion and teams cooperating with cities for civically funded stadiums and tax subsidies.  Produced by Povletich Productions for PBS / Milwaukee Public Television.  To learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak (2009) Book chronicling the team’s 13-year tenure in Wisconsin.  Authored for the Wisconsin Historical Society Press.  To learn more about the project, visit www.amazon.com


Liberace: The Milwaukee Maestro (2008) The award winning magazine article showcasing the early years of the original “King of Bling.”  Written for the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Magazine of History.  To learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


Milwaukee Braves: The Golden Legacy (2007) Documentary film celebrating the 1957 world championship team.  Produced in cooperation with the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association and originally broadcast on Fox Sports Net.


When the Braves of Bushville Ruled Baseball: Celebrating Andy Pafko and the 1957 Milwaukee Braves (2007) Magazine article showcasing the rise of one of baseball’s greatest teams through the perspective of one of its most popular players.  Written for the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Magazine of History.  To learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


Green Bay Packers: Legends in Green and Gold (2005) Book showcasing the franchise’s storied history in a heavily illustrated narrative.  Authored for Arcadia Publishing.  To learn more about the project, visit www.amazon.com


Henry Aaron’s Summer Up North (2005) Documentary chronicling the future Hall of Famer’s first year in professional baseball as a member of the Eau Claire Bears.  Produced in cooperation with Legends of the Northwoods, LLCTo learn more about the project, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org


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