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	From Harvard to Hagerman	by Myron Finkbeiner Feb. 06, 2012	$5.99	51187 words	Sample 20%
	Harry Who? Famous Harry’s: Truman, Houdini, Belafonte, Potter? All fascinating personalities, but no! This is about an unknown Harry. This Harry is unwritten, invisible and obscure. This Harry was an adventurer, commoner, countryman and athlete. This is a story about a Harry that flew under the radar and was unknown to fame
	Senna - The Driver	by Tim Hadleigh Feb. 05, 2012	$0.99	6187 words	Sample 25%
	"At last, a book that celebrates Senna's brilliance as a driver!" There have been many documentaries and books on Ayrton Senna but they all focus on his race wins, controversial incidents, bust-ups with team mates and his untimely death. 'Senna - The Driver' is a short ebook that analyzes and explains Senna's true ability - driving!
	Best XI Manchester United	by Sam Pilger Jan. 26, 2012	$4.62	31018 words	Sample 15%
	It’s the ultimate football debate: who is your team’s Best XI? Using a vast network of experienced writers, bloggers and fans, the Best XI series of digital publications will settle the debate once and for all. Selecting our teams based on a mixture of painstaking research, vociferous debate and gut instinct, Best XI picks the greatest all-time teams and brings them to life player by player.
	Where Are They Now? - Portsmouth FC	by Andy Pringle Dec. 27, 2011	$2.99	55202 words	Sample 20%
	Have you ever wondered what happened to all those ex-Pompey players that you have seen come and go over the years? The Pompey edition of 'Where Are They Now?' may have the answer. It features over 450 stories (and lots of recent photographs) of fame, fortune, bankruptcy, and everything in between. Some names you will remember instantly, others may have slipped from your memory altogether.
	The Time is Now	by Mustafa Sakhi Dec. 25, 2011	$2.99	12693 words	Sample 20%
	This is a memoir of young boy about his basketball experiences from when he first picked up a basketball to where he is at this point in time. The time is now. It’s now or never.
	The True Game of the Century	by Patrick Triplett Dec. 24, 2011	Free!	946 words	Read a sample
	The term "Game of the Century" has been overused by fans and the media to the point where it has lost its meaning. There was one game, however, that stands out above the rest and is deserving of the label "The True Game of the Century."
	Hanging On To My Dreams: Bouncing Back From All Rejections	by Arnold Henry Dec. 16, 2011	$9.99	93146 words	Sample 15%
	In this memoir covering the first 23 years of his life, Arnold Henry recounts the story of his difficult childhood on St. Lucia. Growing up without the acknowledgement and support of his father and in the home of an abusive step-father, the author outlines the steps he took to achieve his dreams of playing NCAA D-I basketball in the USA and how his career was almost derailed by an accusation.
	The Last Punch	by Ali Muhammad Nov. 26, 2011	$4.99	28876 words	Sample 20%
	The gripping account of behind the scenes action that led up to "The Last Punch" thrown by the greatest fighter of all time, Muhammad Ali.
	The Funniest People in Sports: 250 Anecdotes	by David Bruce Nov. 21, 2011	$1.00	24376 words	Sample 20%
	A sample: Joe Venuti played jazz violin much better than he played golf. After hitting the ball into the lake at the Lakeside Golf Club in Hollywood, Mr. Venuti became so frustrated that he threw his club into the water, then he threw his other clubs and golf bag into the water, then he picked up his caddy and threw him into the water, and finally he threw himself into the water.
	Because It Was Sunday: The Legend of Jack Youngblood	by D.W. Cooper Nov. 21, 2011	$9.99	63191 words	Sample 20%
	He roamed gridirons of grass and turf for a quarter century with a speed, fury, grace and skill the likes of which have never been seen before or will be witnessed again. On those fields, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood left everything. Enjoy this book, as the "John Wayne of football" takes us in the huddle, on the field, and into his life. A life led as uniquely as anyone, ever.
	Confessions of a Football Reporter... Another Biggs at Large	by Alan Biggs Nov. 07, 2011	$7.99	63995 words	Sample 20%
	Football journalist Alan Biggs—a BBC match summariser on television and radio—relates his comical escapades in the world of professional sport in Confessions of a Football Reporter.
	Double T - Double Cross	by Michael Lanning Nov. 01, 2011	$9.99	54659 words	Sample 20%
	DOUBLE T – DOUBLE CROSS The Firing Of Coach Mike Leach: The Backroom Deal That Deflated the Red Raider Nation. By Michael Lee Lanning Acclaimed author Michael Lee Lanning uncovers the backroom dealings that led to the firing of Coach Mike Leach and turned the Red Raider nation against the Texas Tech administration.
	Nadia Comaneci: Perfect 10	by David Bruce Oct. 16, 2011	$1.00	14132 words	Sample 20%
	This volume is a short biography of Nadia Comaneci, winner of five gold medals at the Olympics.
	596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena	by Crimson Oak Publishing Oct. 13, 2011	$12.99	71360 words	Sample 20%
	All-American Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf, who led the WSU Cougars to a Rose Bowl appearance in 1998, shares the ins and outs of a young man from Montana, attending college with dreams of a pro football career.
	Legacy of a Monarch- an Amercian Journey	by Jan Sumner Aug. 17, 2011	$0.99	31227 words	Sample 20%
	The biography of Byron "Mex" Johnson, an All-Star Negro League baseball player of the 1930s-1940s.It is a history of not only a black baseball player, but of an African-Americans journey through American history.With a forward by President Bill Clinton and an introduction by Don Baylor, Legacy of a Monarch was honored and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 2006.
	Macho Madness Forever: The Life & Death of Randy	by Addison Mullener Aug. 05, 2011	$6.99	21390 words	Sample 10%
	Randy “Macho Man” Savage was hands down one of the greatest and unusual wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling. But his name and talents transcended the wrestling ring. He was one of those few performers that truly became a household name. Randy Savage had millions of fans with thousands of memories to share, from Madison Square Garden, to his fall from grace, to the sudden end.
	Bernborough	by Duncan Stearn June 29, 2011	$9.99	102377 words	Sample 20%
	Bernborough by Duncan Stearn is the eBook edition of this definitive book on this famous Australian racehorse. Was Bernborough the greatest racehorse Australia has ever seen?
	River of Champions	by Mary Halverson Schofield June 12, 2011	$2.99	61625 words	Sample 15%
	A true, against-all-odds story about common teen-aged boys whose single goal, and the path to reach it, turned them into extraordinary young men. It is a heart-warming story of desire, grit, and determination of boys who dare to attempt the impossible dream.
	My Time At Bat	by Chuck Hinton June 01, 2011	$9.99	44837 words	Sample 10%
	"My Time At Bat" is one man’s tale of success in a career where the odds were clearly not in his favor—in Major League Baseball. Chuck Hinton takes us down the road to the big league, over every bump and hurdle along the way. He took a chance and hitchhiked 300 miles for a baseball tryout and made it. He reveals his secrets about how he stayed there for eleven years.
	Major Impact	by R.G. Yoho April 22, 2011	$8.95	63581 words	Sample 15%
	From the gritty streets of Pittsburgh's Hill District to the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City, Major Harris has climbed the pinnacle of college football's elite. Recently elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, this two-time Heisman Trophy finalist's pioneering style of play would change the game forever. This is the story of an athlete who left a Major Impact on the game!
	Dynamite Mike McGee	by Lona Smith April 06, 2011	$2.99	51582 words	Sample 40%
	As an iconic racing figure in the 1970’s, few seeing Dynamite Mike McGee in the winner’s circle knew of the challenges he had faced. Born with dwarfism and a myriad of birth defects, Mike was not expected to live out his first week. Defying all odds, Mike went on to build and race cars. He married and fathered a child. A simple mishap resulting in brain damage changed his life forever.
	Escalating Success: 101 Ways to Move Past Depression	by Keshawn Durant March 09, 2011	$9.99	52663 words	Sample 15%
	Keshawn Durant, the oldest brother of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguar,Justin Durant, and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughrider, Darian Durant releases his autobiography/self-help title about depression and athletics.Listen to other athletes' stories and hear expert commentary from top sports psychologists.101 natural ways to move past depression are included.
	Frankie's Story: Accomplishment Personified	by Michael Basso Dorothy Scarfone March 06, 2011	$9.95	16998 words	Sample 20%
	Frankie Scarfone is a fourth degree black belt inductee in the International Martial Arts hall of fame - as a karate master. He's also a special olympian, a keyboard virtuoso, a guitar player and a .......choir singer, alter server, teachers aid and much more. BTW, Frankie has Down's Syndrome! Written by Dorothy Scarfone and Michael R. Basso
	Lydia Lassila Jump	by Andrew Clarke Nov. 28, 2010	$25.00	79977 words	Sample 20%
	Lydia Lassila Jump is a story about mind, body and a fighting spirit. It is journey of self discovery, self belief and battles to overcome injury and setbacks. It’s about commitment and the dedication required to reach the top and win Olympic Gold.
	The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By	by Pat Mixon Oct. 30, 2010	$4.99	22229 words	Sample 33%
	Strength & Honor. A code that Kobe Bryant seems to live by. This inspiring & practical guide takes a unique spin on the traditional unauthorized biography by providing insight into how Kobe approaches his life, on & off the court. Also, by highlighting Eight Principles For Success pulled from various stages in his life, this book allows you to potentially apply these practices to your own life.
	Dropping the fig leaves	by Brian Hommel Aug. 17, 2010	$2.99	17718 words	Sample 25%
	Brian Hommel lives in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife,Kim and three daughters, Abbey, Ellie Grace and Selah Faith. He works for Unlimited Potential Inc. and is currently the chaplain for the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a former professional baseball player Brian now ministers to that unique community.
	Fred Corcoran: The Man Who Sold the World on Golf	by Judy Corcoran April 16, 2010	$2.99	99810 words	Sample 33%
	Golf's first promoter, business manager, press agent and international tournament director. Part idea man and part publicist, Fred Corcoran knew how to put on a good show. He took golf from a minor curiosity to a major business by creating headlines with sport legends, Hollywood stars and world leaders. A gifted storyteller with all the connections, he was known around the world as "Mr. Golf."
	Carved by God, Cursed by the Devil	by Ted Archer March 29, 2010	$4.99	75078 words	Sample 50%
	The event is The Marathon of the Sands, one of the world's most brutal adventure races. A 153-mile run through Morocco's Sahara Desert, it is one of the toughest races on the planet. It winds through sand dunes, rock gardens, salt flats, and mountains - all in 120-degree heat. Ted Archer, a top American finisher, tells of the struggles and the people who persevere to conquer this grueling event.
	Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy	by K Raven Rozier Sep. 25, 2009	$2.99	74798 words	Sample 20%
	In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture. The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination. Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.