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1	Nigger more books like this by Dick Gregory Published in 1964, the autobiography of comedian Dick Gregory is by turns funny, poignant, and thought-provoking. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	One Fat Summer more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Sick of being ridiculed and embarrassed by his body, 14-year-old Bobby Marks decides to take action. This summer, instead of lying around like a blimp, he takes the job of mowing the lawn for the demanding Dr. Kahn. This exhausting job does the trick, and the newly slim Bobby develops enough of a sense of self-respect to enable him to stand up to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.55! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Brave more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Sonny Bear, 17-years-old and half Moscondaga Indian, leaves his reservation for New York City, where he is picked up by a crack dealer and hired to be a drug runner. Sonny is arrested almost immediately and lands in prison, where the hot-headed Sonny attracts the attention of Alfred Brooks, hero of "The Contender". Brooks takes him to Donatelli's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	In the Country of Illness: Comfort and Advice for the Journey more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A superb guide and interpreter, Lipsyte takes us in-country through the stories of his and others’ illnesses. He offers invaluable advice for patients, and for the people who love and care for them, on dealing with doctors, nurses, and other hospital staffers. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Chief more books like this by Robert Lipsyte The final entry of the trilogy that began with "The Contender" and "The Brave." Native American Sonny Bear, an aspiring heavyweight champion boxer, travels to Las Vegas with his publicist, would-be novelist Marty Witherspoon. Through Marty's efforts, Sonny finds himself involved in a highly publicized boxing match--and fielding offers to become a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Warrior Angel more books like this by Robert Lipsyte In this conclusion to the saga that began with the 1968 publication of THE CONTENDER, protagonist Sonny Bear is a burned-out heavyweight boxing champion on a downward slide. Feeling cut off from his Native American roots and used by whites who he believes only accept him because of his athletic prowess, Sonny is alone in the world until he meets ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Chemo Kid more books like this by Robert Lipsyte When high school student Fred Bauer discovers that he has cancer, he begins undergoing an experimental chemotherapy treatment. Fred soon finds that the chemotherapy has given him new powers--his senses are heightened and he has amazing physical strength. Fred uses these powers to defeat both a gang of school bullies and the factory that is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $69.95! \| first editions
8	The Summerboy more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Eighteen-year-old Bobby Marks has landed the summer job of a lifetime--driving a truck for Lenape Laundry, where no summer resident has ever worked. The longer he works, the uglier the secrets about his boss become in this sequel to One Fat Summer and Summer Rules. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.64! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Summer Rules more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Former fat guy Bobby Marks, the wisecracking hero of One Fat Summer, is now two years older, much thinner, and a little cockier. Forced into a miserable summer camp job, Bobby is undaunted--whether dealing with his first hangover, a difficult camper, or a beautiful girl. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Raiders Night more books like this by Robert Lipsyte The award-winning author of "The Contender" delivers an absorbing, eye-opening glimpse into the increasingly high-stakes world of high school football, where everyone--coaches, parents, and players--knows that winning really is the only option, no matter the cost. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Idols of the Game: A Sporting History of the American Century more books like this by Robert Lipsyte, Peter Levine A companion to the TBS series "Idols", this book is a collaboration that traces the history of sport through its heros. Included are portraits of John L. Sullivan, Martina Navratilova, George Gipp, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Sportsworld: An American Dreamland more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Null see all copies from $2.95! signed copies \| first editions
13	Why a Curveball Curves: The Incredible Science of Sports more books like this by Frank Vizard (Editor), Robert Lipsyte (Foreword by) Sports. They get our blood pumping and our hearts racing. Fans scream and cheer as their favorite athletes run, throw, pedal, dive, or swing their way to victory. But what makes an athlete successful? Why do some players excel when others fall behind? In "Why a Curveball Curves," the experts at "Popular Mechanics," along with top athletes, coaches ... see all copies from $12.60! new only from $12.60! \| SVS
14	Jim Thorpe: 20th-Century Jock more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of the Native American athlete beginning with his childhood that was spent on a reservation, his 1912 Olympic triumph, and the controversy surrounding the fact that he was forced to return his Olympic medals. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions
15 view cover	The David Kopay Story: The Coming-Out Story That Made Football History more books like this by David Kopay, Perry Deane Young, Robert Lipsyte (Foreword by) Twenty-three years after publishing his story, David Kopay remains the only NFL player who has publicly acknowledged his homosexuality. From psychotherapy to hypnosis to heartbreaking family confrontations to finally surprising acceptance from former teammates and coaches, this is a story of denial leading to acceptance, and finally to pride. As ... see all copies from $14.89!
16 view cover	Heroes of Baseball: The Men Who Made It America's Favorite Game more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Filled with photos, anecdotes, and tantalizing insider scoops about the nicknames of such legendary baseball players as Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, and Babe Ruth, this volume presents the history of baseball through the stories of some of its most influential players. see all copies from $5.45! new only from $7.08! \| SVS
17	Free to Be Muhammad Ali more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of a boxer, twice holder of the title of world heavyweight champion, who has come to be known as "The Greatest". see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Michael Jordan: A Life Above the Rim more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of the basketball player Michael Jordan, from his childhood through his retirement from basketball, followed by his bid to become a major-league baseball player. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19 view cover	Along the Roaring River: My Wild Ride from Mao to the Met more books like this by Hao Jiang Tian, Lois B Morris, Robert Lipsyte (Foreword by) This is the charming memoir of an internationally renowned operatic bass who began life in Mao's China and endured the Cultural Revolution to forge a career at the Metropolitan Opera at a time when very few Asian singers appeared on the world's most prominent stages. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $15.40! \| SVS
20 view cover	Yellow Flag more books like this by Robert Lipsyte On the heels of "Raiders Night, Yellow Flag" is a pulse-pounding look inside the elite world of NASCAR] racing, from award-winning novelist and sportswriter Robert Lipsyte. see all copies from $2.23! new only from $8.50! \| SVS
21 view cover	Joe Louis: A Champ for All America more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of boxer Joe Louis, who defeated Max Schmeling, an unwilling symbol of Nazi Germany, during an Olympic boxing match. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22	Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hercules in America more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of the champion bodybuilder who became a Hollywood film star. The author explores both the positives and the negatives of Schwarzenegger's persona--including his use of steroids and his father's alleged Nazi sympathies. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23	Jock and Jill more books like this by Robert Lipsyte Jack Ryder, aspiring baseball star, meets Jillian, a girl who makes him reevaluate all his priorities. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.18! \| first editions
24	Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hercules in America: Hercules in America more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A biography of the champion bodybuilder who became a Hollywood film star. The author explores both the positives and the negatives of Schwarzenegger's persona--including his use of steroids and his father's alleged Nazi sympathies. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25	Assignment, Sports more books like this by Robert Lipsyte A sportswriter discusses some of the various sporting events he has covered, including the Met's first spring training, wheelchair track, croquet in London, an eating contest, and the 1968 Olympics. see all copies from $1.99! first editions

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