Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography

Legacy of a Monarch- an Amercian Journey    by Jan Sumner
Price: $1.99 USD. 31220 words. Language: English. Published on August 17, 2011. Nonfiction » History » American.

The biography of Byron "Mex" Johnson, an All-Star Negro League baseball player of the 1930s-1940s.It is a history of not only a black baseball player, but of an African-Americans journey through American history.With a forward by President Bill Clinton and an introduction by Don Baylor, Legacy of a Monarch was honored and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 2006.
Bernborough    by Duncan Stearn
Price: $9.99 USD. 102370 words. Language: English. Published by Proglen  on June 29, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

Bernborough by Duncan Stearn is the eBook edition of this definitive book on this famous Australian racehorse. Was Bernborough the greatest racehorse Australia has ever seen?
River of Champions    by Mary Halverson Schofield
Price: $2.99 USD. 61620 words. Language: English. Published on June 12, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Hockey.

A true, against-all-odds story about common teen-aged boys whose single goal, and the path to reach it, turned them into extraordinary young men. It is a heart-warming story of desire, grit, and determination of boys who dare to attempt the impossible dream.
My Time At Bat    by Chuck Hinton
Price: $9.99 USD. 44710 words. Language: English. Published by Christian Living Books, Inc.  on June 1, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

"My Time At Bat" is one man’s tale of success in a career where the odds were clearly not in his favor—in Major League Baseball. Chuck Hinton takes us down the road to the big league, over every bump and hurdle along the way. He took a chance and hitchhiked 300 miles for a baseball tryout and made it. He reveals his secrets about how he stayed there for eleven years.
Major Impact    by R.G. Yoho
Price: $8.95 USD. 63580 words. Language: English. Published on April 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

From the gritty streets of Pittsburgh's Hill District to the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City, Major Harris has climbed the pinnacle of college football's elite. Recently elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, this two-time Heisman Trophy finalist's pioneering style of play would change the game forever. This is the story of an athlete who left a Major Impact on the game!
Dynamite Mike McGee    by Lona Smith
Price: $3.99 USD. 51580 words. Language: English. Published by Double Edge Press  on April 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

As an iconic racing figure in the 1970’s, few seeing Dynamite Mike McGee in the winner’s circle knew of the challenges he had faced. Born with dwarfism and a myriad of birth defects, Mike was not expected to live out his first week. Defying all odds, Mike went on to build and race cars. He married and fathered a child. A simple mishap resulting in brain damage changed his life forever.
Escalating Success: 101 Ways to Move Past Depression    by Keshawn Durant
Price: $9.99 USD. 52660 words. Language: English. Published by Poinsettia Publications on March 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Emotional healing.

Keshawn Durant, the oldest brother of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguar,Justin Durant, and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughrider, Darian Durant releases his autobiography/self-help title about depression and athletics.Listen to other athletes' stories and hear expert commentary from top sports psychologists.101 natural ways to move past depression are included.
Frankie's Story: Accomplishment Personified    by Michael Basso Dorothy Scarfone
Price: $9.95 USD. 16990 words. Language: English. Published on March 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

Frankie Scarfone is a fourth degree black belt inductee in the International Martial Arts hall of fame - as a karate master. He's also a special olympian, a keyboard virtuoso, a guitar player and a .......choir singer, alter server, teachers aid and much more. BTW, Frankie has Down's Syndrome! Written by Dorothy Scarfone and Michael R. Basso
Lydia Lassila Jump    by Andrew Clarke
Price: $25.00 USD. 79970 words. Language: English. Published on November 28, 2010. Nonfiction » Biography » Sports biography.

Lydia Lassila Jump is a story about mind, body and a fighting spirit. It is journey of self discovery, self belief and battles to overcome injury and setbacks. It’s about commitment and the dedication required to reach the top and win Olympic Gold.
The Kobe Code: Eight Principles For Success -- An Insider's Look into Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant's Warrior Life & the Code He Lives By    by Pat Mixon
Price: $4.99 USD. 22220 words. Language: English. Published on October 30, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Basketball.

Strength & Honor. A code that Kobe Bryant seems to live by. This inspiring & practical guide takes a unique spin on the traditional unauthorized biography by providing insight into how Kobe approaches his life, on & off the court. Also, by highlighting Eight Principles For Success pulled from various stages in his life, this book allows you to potentially apply these practices to your own life.