books: sports - top sellers

books: sports - top sellers

books:

Destruction DEWALT DW5KIT-2 18... Christmas in America Fiddler on the Roo... Amadeus Quartet/Cl...

James S Hirsch

Scribner, 2010

Extraordinary biography of an extraordinary man
James S. Hirsch has written a compelling, revealing, superbly researched biography of Willie Mays with tremendous insight into both the world of baseball and the character of one of the world's iconic athletic heroes. It is book that will be vastly enjoyed by sports ...

The Blind Side (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Movie Tie-in Books)

Michael Lewis

W. W. Norton & Company, 2009

great book
This book was really good. I learned, I laughed, I cried and most of all I enjoyed. Gave it to a friend to read and he is on chapter 4 and said that it was the best book he has ever read....

Baseball Prospectus 2010

Baseball Prospectus

Wiley, 2010

The usual good stuff, and this year it has an index!
I'm giving it five stars, but my feelings are mixed. Given how much I look forward to it and how quickly I read it, and given I think it is the best guide out there to players and teams, five stars are merited. But, as always, I wish they took another couple of weeks ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel

Garth Stein

Harper Paperbacks, 2009

I could not have enjoyed it more!
I am not much of a reader and never write reviews. However, I heard a co-worker rave to others about a book he read about life from a dog's perspective, and the concept sounded interesting. I purchased "The Art of Racing in the Rain" because it met the basic criteria ...

The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy

Bill Simmons

ESPN, 2009

Must Read For Basketball Fans
The Book of Basketball, by Bill Simmons, is a massive work on the state of the NBA and how it got to where it is today. If you're a fan of his blog, The Sports Guy, then you'll love this book. Simmons discusses the NBA in his typical fashion--smart, funny, ...

The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life

Ben Sherwood

Grand Central Publishing, 2010

Great tips, tricks & things to think on
I think this was a fantastic book that makes you think and analyze your own mental preparedness for disasters and emergencies. I think it's a great read for anyone who would like some bare bones methods to survive tragedy, as well as in-depth, thought provoking means ...

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

Christopher McDougall

Knopf, 2009

A Must Read
This is such a great book on so many levels. I love it when someone turns 'common knowledge' upside down. Similar to Freakonomics. Well written, funny, motivating...and it gets you thinking. I went right to my treadmill and ran barefoot...it felt great!

Open: An Autobiography

Andre Agassi

Knopf, 2009

As open as it can be?
Read the book and come to your own conclusion, I enjoyed it very much and found Andre's story sincere. Great book for all tennis fans.

Baseball America 2010 Prospect Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to Rising Stars from the Definitive Source ...
The Editors of Baseball America

Baseball America, 2010

The Baseball America 2010 Prospect Handbook is the leading annual reference guide to the next generation of rising stars. The Prospect Handbook profiles in-depth analysis and statistics of 900 players, provides a detailed amateur draft report card, a list of the top one hundred prospects, and a ranking of the Major League Baseball player ...

Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance

Matt Fitzgerald

VeloPress, 2009

Sensible weight loss for road racers
This well written book offers valuable insight into discovering and maintaining your ideal racing weight. Informative and easy to read.

2010 Baseball Forecaster (Ron Shandler's Baseball Forecaster)

Ron Shandler

Triumph Books, 2010

Another Great Edition of the Forecaster
This 2010 book continues Shandler's string of hits with his annual Forecaster. The essays in the front of the book are fresher than past years. Also, Shandler unveils a new method of evaluating players: the Mayberry Method. Don't worry, it's in addition to all the ...

Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman

Jon Krakauer

Doubleday, 2009

Heavy on details but at its heart a gripping book...
I've loved every book Jon Krakauer has written, so I was waiting for this one with a great deal of anticipation. I'm glad he didn't disappoint me! Truthfully, I didn't really know that much about Pat Tillman except for the bare essentials: he was a good football ...

ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer

Fireside, 2009

New Ideas
I wanted to know how I could become a faster runner. This book gave me some new insights on running that I had never had, nor known. I was well satisfied with the book.

The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Simon & Schuster, 1999

Great Book
I read the reviews of people that say this book is a waste and I wonder how they approach their workouts and live there lives. One person complains my body was breaking down from 100 minutes of exercise! Come on people, a little over an hour and a half a day and your ...

Fly Fishing with Darth Vader: And Other Adventures with Evangelical Wrestlers, Political Hitmen, and Jewish ...

Matt Labash

Simon & Schuster, 2010

Weekly Standard Magazine articles?
Great title, I have not bought the book because I have been a regular reader of the Weekly Standard and I remember most of the people mentioned in the preview being profiled in the magazine.If you are a regular reader I doubt you will find anything new. HOWEVER if ...