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Jesse Owens And The Sprinting Buddha    by Charles Bryce
Price: $0.99 USD. 1560 words. Language: English. Published by Darling Newspaper Press  on May 16, 2009. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

Strange yet true, American Olympian Jesse Owens encountered, and personally confirmed, a sprinting freak in the Malayan jungle in the 1950s. Reported first-hand by a witness to the event, it also gives rare insight into the great athlete’s humble nature. Reporter Charles Bryce accompanied Owens in this visit to frontline troops.
Chasing the Runner's High    by Ray Charbonneau
Price: $2.99 USD. 82720 words. Language: English. Published on October 29, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Running & jogging.

In "Chasing the Runner's High", Ray Charbonneau tells the story how he pushed his addiction to running up to, and then past, his limits. It's a memoir that shares what he learned, what he should have learned, and what he still has to learn from running. Marshall Ulrich, 4 time winner of the Badwater Ultramarathon calls Chasing the Runner's High "a hard look at the mind of a runner".
The Stuff of Legends    by Patrick Triplett
Price: Free! 1770 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

Between 1971 and 1975 three men's paths crossed to create the greatest five year period in the history of heavyweight boxing. This is their incredible story.
The Weight of the World    by Patrick Triplett
Price: $0.99 USD. 1290 words. Language: English. Published on December 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

Of all the legends and famous moments in the history of sports, none can match what happened on the night of June 22nd, 1938.
When It Was King    by Patrick Triplett
Price: $0.99 USD. 5570 words. Language: English. Published on December 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

The sport of boxing has declined in popularity significantly over the last quarter century. But there was a time when it ranked among the major sporting events in the country. This is a concise history of the golden age of heavyweight boxing in America, from John L. Sullivan to Muhammad Ali.
O.C. High School Sports Interviews of 2011    by Patricia La Bella
Price: $0.99 USD. 7560 words. Language: English. Published on December 14, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

O.C. High School Sports Interviews of 2011 is a collection of interviews by pro athletes who grew up or currently live in Orange County, California. These young stars share their thoughts on what high school sports meant to them; what they have learned from being a pro athlete; and what it takes to make dreams come true. Inspirational for any young person on a path to success.
Bowling Better: Tips To Improve Your Average    by E. Don Harpe
Price: $2.99 USD. 18500 words. Language: English. Published on June 25, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

I'm not a professional bowler nor a professional bowling coach, and I suggest that if any of you have the time and the money you should take advantage of one of the many excellent clinics that are available today. However, me not being a pro is the very reason I think this book will work for many average league bowlers like myself.
The Baby Boomer's Top Ten Sports List    by Patrick Triplett
Price: $0.99 USD. 7610 words. Language: English. Published on January 14, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

All sports lists are flawed in one way or another. They are subjective, based on other's opinions and often end up comparing apples to oranges. This is a list of greatest athletes, teams and moments of the modern era of sports, as witnessed first hand by a sports writer.
Who is the Greatest Sportsmen of the Modern Era?    by Frank Oliver
Price: $2.99 USD. 53930 words. Language: English. Published on April 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

Who is the greatest sportsman of the modern era? In this great value book Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Andre Agassi, Michael Schumacher, Tiger Woods, and Valentino Rossi are analysed in seven detailed biographies; they are then compared against each other in the categories of Dominance, Popularity, Mental Toughness, Athleticism, Achievement, and Longevity to determine an overall winner.
The Funniest People in Sports, Volume 2: 250 Anecdotes    by David Bruce
Price: $1.00 USD. 26540 words. Language: English. Published on November 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Biography.

A sample: When future NFL player Pat Tillman was attending Arizona State, his coach, Bruce Snyder, planned to redshirt him, thus keeping him eligible to play college football for an additional year. Mr. Tillman told him, “You can do whatever you want with me, but in four years I’m gone. I’ve got things to do with my life.”