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One Bettor's 2012 WNBA Betting Guide    by Jermaine Patrick
Price: $2.99 USD. 6850 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

The WNBA has grown in popularity among bettors in recent years but information can be hard to find at times.This is a guide that provides basic information for any WNBA bettor who struggles to find information before the start of the season.
A True Maverick: Mark Cuban's path to the NBA championship    by The Dallas Morning News 
Price: $2.99 USD. 10490 words. Language: English. Published on March 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

Eight Dallas journalists capture Mark Cuban's development from a broke kid just arriving in town to a sophisticated team owner in this short collection of stories and essays from The Dallas Morning News.
BLACK FIVES: The Alpha Physical Culture Club's Pioneering African American Basketball Team, 1904-1923    by Claude Johnson
Price: $0.99 USD. 17900 words. Language: English. Published on March 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

The Alpha Physical Culture Club's basketball team became famous during the 1910s playing within strict amateur ideals. But times were changing. New black fives dreamed of play-for-pay. Which ideal would prevail? The future of hoops was at stake.
The Big German: Dirk Nowitzki's journey to NBA champion    by The Dallas Morning News 
Price: $2.99 USD. 10800 words. Language: English. Published on March 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

By being himself and becoming a champion, Dirk Nowitzki rose from 10-time All-Star and 2007 league MVP and being arguably the best European-born player in NBA history to transcendent athlete.
Bathtub Hahn's Big Book of NCAA Trivia: 1985-2011    by Kelly Hahn
Price: $0.99 USD. 6340 words. Language: English. Published on February 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

From "Which #16 seed lost by one point to Georgetown in the 1989 NCAA Tournament?" to "What year did Wisconsin and North Carolina both advance to the Final Four as #8 seeds?" Bathtub Hahn serves up 240 trivia questions that capture the historic heroics, unforeseen upsets and obscure origins of coaches and programs that make the NCAA Tournament the best sporting event on the planet.
Bench Rules: A Guide to Success On and Off the Bench    by Kevin Christensen
Price: $5.99 USD. 30150 words. Language: English. Published on October 2, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

BENCH RULES shows ten different ways a person can contribute to a team without scoring a single point, or even playing a single minute, on game day. From superstar down through last player on the bench, the ideas in this book are valuable to anyone who desires to become the best player, teammate and person they can be. BENCH RULES is the blueprint for success in every role on a team.
Game-Day Goddess: Learning Basketball's Lingo    by Suzy Beamer Bohnert
Price: $9.99 USD. 18270 words. Language: English. Published on September 15, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

"Game-Day Goddess: Learning Basketball's Lingo" documents the action you'll see on television or hear on the radio, or in the stands, and the essentials of the game. A handy reference covering the most important phrases and words used in today's game at the pro and college level, this concise dictionary features simple entries.
The High School Athlete    by Coach Dan Chick
Price: $4.99 USD. 3400 words. Language: English. Published on August 1, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

A short essay (3400+ words) meant to be read by aspiring young athletes from grade 6 through high school. An easy to read guide to help all young athletes reach their athletic goals. Written by a high school coach with 38 years of experience.
The Crossover: A Brief History of Basketball and Race, From James Naismith to LeBron James    by Doug Merlino
Price: $2.99 USD. 21600 words. Language: English. Published on July 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

The history of basketball contains all the drama inherent in America’s long struggle with racial intolerance and quest for equality. Highlighting characters both famous (Bill Russell, Michael Jordan) and obscure (Earl Lloyd, Holcombe Rucker), this book explores how what’s happened on the basketball court has mirrored race relations in the United States—and often preceded changes off of it.
Basketball Tips: Bite-Size Techniques To Boost Your Game    by Ed Tennyson
Price: $5.99 USD. 7580 words. Language: English. Published on July 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

Basketball Tips: Bite-Size Techniques To Boost Your Game is a simple and easy-to-apply book in which you will discover ninety-six basketball tips and tricks you can immediately use to improve your game, in the shortest time possible. Inside you will discover... -How to play better basketball -Fundamental skills you should know -How to sharpen your shooting skills -Plus much, much more