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1	Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster more books like this by Jon Krakauer (Introduction by) In 1996, on a magazine assignment, Krakauer joined an expedition up Mount Everest led by the New Zealand climber Rob Hall. He arrived at the summit just before a blizzard struck in which Hall and nine other climbers were killed. This book is Krakauer's first-person account of the tragedy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Every Second Counts more books like this by Lance Armstrong In a follow up to his megabestseller, the Tour de France winner and cancer survivor shares a new series of thrilling rides, including the birth of his twin daughters, being named "Sports Illustrated's" Sportsman of the Year, and extending his string of Tour victories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life more books like this by L Armstrong World-class hero Lance Armstrong tells his inspiring story, from the dark night of advanced testicular cancer through his dramatic victory in the 1999 Tour de France. This trade paperback edition features new material on Tour de France 2000 and the 2001 Olympics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life more books like this by Tony Dungy (Read by), Nathan Whitaker In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Dungy, the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl title, tells the story of a life lived for God and family--and challenges readers to redefine their ideas of what it means to succeed. see all copies from $9.84! new only from $10.91! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth more books like this by Leigh Montville Based on newly discovered documents and interviews, "The Big Bam" traces Ruth's life from his childhood in an orphanage to his amazing baseball career in Boston and New York where he entered the record books as the world's most explosive slugger. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $8.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground more books like this by David Beckham, Tom Watt Married to a Spice Girl (Posh) and worshipped by all walks of life, soccer player David Beckham candidly reveals the pressures of celebrity, his role as a fashion trendsetter, the importance of being a supportive father, and his life as one of the world's most famous athletes. 16-page color insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf more books like this by Harvey Penick, Ben Shrake Penick's life in golf began at the age of eight when he caddied at the Austin (Texas) Country Club. Now, 78 years later, he is still there, dispensing simple wisdom and common-sense advice to famous pros and high-handicap amateurs alike. His Little Red Book is a classic to be cherished by generations to come. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	My Losing Season more books like this by Pat Conroy Turning to nonfiction, the bestselling author of "Beach Music" has written an American classic about young men and the bonds they form, about losing and the lessons it imparts, and about finding one's self in the midst of defeat. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	My Sergei: A Love Story (with E.M. Swift) more books like this by Ekaterina Gordeeva Ekaterina Gordeeva tells the story of her partnership, romance, and eventual marriage to Sergei Grinkov. Paired together at the ages of 11 and 14, they skated for years without more than the glimmer of friendship. But as they garnered championship after championship, and spent more and more time together, they fell in love and got married. In 1990 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Lance Armstrong's War: One Man's Battle Against Fate, Fame, Love, Death, Scandal, and a Few Other Rivals on the Road to the Tour de France more books like this by Daniel Coyle This is a deeply reported, insightful look into the often inspiring, always surprising core of this remarkable cyclist made newly vulnerable by age, fate, fame, and an unprecedented army of challengers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich more books like this by Mark Kriegel Pete Maravich, the basketball virtuoso who battled personal demons off the court, is the focus of this narrative by the bestselling author of "Namath: A Biography." of photos. see all copies from $6.98! new only from $6.98! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior more books like this by Phil Jackson Advice from Phil Jackson, coach of the Chicago Bulls, as well as a former player for the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. Jackson begins the book with Michael Jordan's return to the Bulls, and goes on to discuss his own life, growing up as the child of fundamentalist Christians, and his adoption of Zen principles in life and in coaching. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Dove more books like this by Robin Lee Graham In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in his 24-foot sloop, Dove. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he had accomplished what few would dare attempt, returning to port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book. Originally published in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Fever pitch more books like this by Nick Hornby From the author of "High Fidelity" comes a sophisticated study of obsession, masculinity, class, identity and loyalty, in a bittersweet book that vividly recounts Hornby's youthful obsession with English football. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery more books like this by Leigh Montville From the glamour of 1930s Hollywood and John Montague's extraordinary skill on the golf course to the shady world of Adirondack rumrunners and bootleggers, a "New York Times"-bestselling author captures a man and an era with extraordinary color and energy. see all copies from $12.95! new only from $12.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival more books like this by Joe Simpson Joe Simpson and his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had just reached the top of a 21,000-foot peak in the Andes when disaster struck. Simpson plunged off the vertical face of an ice ledge, breaking his leg. In the hours that followed, darkness fell and a blizzard raged as Yates tried to lower his friend to safety. Finally, Yates was forced to cut ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	They Call Me Coach more books like this by John Wooden, Jack Tobin Now featuring a great new look and a Foreword by hoop Hall of Famer Bill Walton, the critically acclaimed, classic autobiography of UCLA basketball's legendary coachQAmerica's "winningest coach"Qis back. Still charming fans everywhere, college basketball legend John Wooden reflects on his record-breaking career, his inspired life behind the scenes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It more books like this by Lawrence S Ritter Great news for baseball fans--here is Lawrence Ritter's remarkable and universally hailed classic, now available in trade paperback. This is the enlarged edition, with 120 fantastic and rare photographs, of the 1966 original. In the words of 26 players, it describes what it was like to play major league baseball at the turn of the century and in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big more books like this by Jose Canseco In this controversial baseball memoir, Jose Canseco, who is now retired, makes serious charges while bringing to light the long-suppressed scandal of widespread steroid use in baseball. Canseco is remembered as 1988's American League MVP, and for his association with the Oakland Athletics. Canseco begins with his father's flight from Castro's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Touching the Void more books like this by Joe Simpson This is the true story of friends Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, two experienced mountain climbers who met tragedy and triumph in the Andes. At the 21,000-foot peak of the mountain, Joe Simpson slipped and fell off an ice ledge, breaking his leg in the process. Although Simon Yates struggled to save Simpson, a harsh blizzard, and the fact that his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Teammates more books like this by David Halberstam Acclaimed historian Halberstam examines here the story of four friends and fellow ball players: Ted Williams, Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Bobby Doerr. THE TEAMMATES tells of their friendship during their playing days with an eye to fine detail, and continues on through to their retired lives off the diamond. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Catcher Was a Spy: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg more books like this by Nicholas Dawidoff The biography of Moe Berg, sometime major-league catcher, sometime spy, sometime lawyer, and full-time enigma. Berg, a Princeton graduate and Wall Street lawyer who played sporadically (and not very well) with the major leagues between 1923 and 1939, was recruited by Wild Bill Donovan for the OSS during World War II, and he eventually was awarded ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places more books like this by David Breashears In an absorbing memoir that goes beyond the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, world-renowned adventurer and mountain climber Breashears details his career climbing and filming the world's most beautiful and dangerous peaks. of full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.27! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer more books like this by Lynne Cox Now in paperback, with photos and maps added especially for this new edition, this sports memoir is the acclaimed life story of long-distance swimmer Lynne Cox, a woman whose drive and determination inspire everyone she touches. High school & older. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	You Cannot Be Serious more books like this by John McEnroe, James Kaplan Tennis pro John McEnroe dominated the tennis world in the 1980s with his top-ranked play and his acerbic, sometimes explosive, on-court shenanigans. McEnroe recalls those days in this candid memoir. He replays major matches and rivalries, including those with Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors. He writes of his personal struggles and his marriages to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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