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1	Wooden more books like this by John R. Wooden, Steve Jamison (Preface by) This book is a national bestseller. 'I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs' - John Wooden. Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, "Wooden" presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden. In honest and telling passages about ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	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 £5.92! new only from £6.14! \| first editions
3	Slam! more books like this by Walter Dean Myers Slam, a teenager living in Harlem, adapts to life in a new school as he dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. At his new school Slam begins to learn that if he truly plans to succeed in life, he must have the dedication to excel in all aspects of school--not just on the basketball court. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.66! \| first editions
4	Taking Sides more books like this by Gary Soto Lincoln Mendoza feels torn between two worlds when he and his mother move from the barrio to the suburbs. To further complicate matters, despite the fact that he has made the basketball team at his new school, the school's coach seems to hold a grudge against Lincoln. see all copies from £5.43! new only from £5.43! \| first editions
5	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 £4.77! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Travel Team more books like this by Mike Lupica In his first novel for young readers, the author of "Wild Pitch" and "Bump and Run" tells the story of a 12-year-old Danny Walker, the smallest kid on the basketball court who's cut from the very travel team his father led to national prominence as a boy. see all copies from £2.11! new only from £6.04! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life more books like this by Mike Krzyzewski (Read by), Donald T Phillips This compendium of anecdotes and coaching strategies from the Duke University basketball coach emphasizes teamwork, and is intended for general and business readers. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.41! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success more books like this by Mike Krzyzewski (Read by), Jamie K Spatola The Duke University men's basketball team has served as the gold standard in college athletics for well over two decades .and that's all because of the extraordinary impact of Mike Krzyzewski, the highly-respected coach of the Duke squad. Coach K's reputation as a teacher of young men has transcended his extraordinary success as a coach. The Duke ... see all copies from £4.70! new only from £4.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul more books like this by Phil Jackson Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the L.A. Lakers' 2003-2004 season--the final ride of a truly great basketball dynasty. Filled with tremendous human drama and offering lessons on life, this book is one that no sports fan can possibly pass up. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Fab Five: Basketball, Trash Talk, the American Dream more books like this by Mitch Albom The bestselling author of Bo chronicles the amazing story of the first string Michigan basketball team--composed entirely of freshmen--that took the 1992 NCAA Tournament by storm and began the 1993 season burdened by more expectations than any team in collegiate history. 8 pages of photos. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £19.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	On the Devil's Court more books like this by Carl Deuker What would you give to be your school's superstar? After reading Dr. Faustus, Joe Faust considers the merits of selling his soul to the devil. Suddenly, he finds himself changing from a lousy basketball player and a C student to the star athlete he always dreamed he could be. Even though he isn't sure if he actually made a deal with the devil, he ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £2.11! \| first editions
12 view cover	I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence more books like this by Michael Jordan The most extraordinary athlete of our time shares the rules he lives--and succeeds--by in an inspirational classic sure to be treasured by everyone who loved his #1 New York Times bestseller Rare Air. Jordan shows how to set goals and overcome obstacles, confront fear and self-doubt, be a leader and a team player, stay focused and fight ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £31.37! \| first editions
13 view cover	Bad as I Wanna Be more books like this by Dennis Rodman This is the autobiography of basketball player Dennis Rodman, one of the USA's most colourful personalities. While his athletic talent - the owner of three NBA Championship rings - has lead to phenomenal success, he is one of the most outrageous public personalities. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Bird Watching: On Playing and Coaching the Game I Love more books like this by Larry/McMullen Jackie Bird After dazzling basketball fans in his 13-year career with the Boston Celtics, player Larry Bird went on to coach the Indiana Pacers, turning around the slumping franchise and winning honors as NBA Coach of the Year. Here, he shares is insights about the game--dissecting strategies, describing his coaching style, and evaluating NBA players. This ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
15 view cover	They Call Me Coach more books like this by John Wooden, Jack Tobin The legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning philosophies in this bestselling autobiography John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest" coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.83! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery more books like this by John Feinstein John Feinstein, well-known sportswriter and commentator for NPR and Sporting News Radio, makes his debut in children's fiction with this basketball mystery. Eighth grader Stevie's writing has garnered him an amazing prize--the opportunity to cover the Final Four basketball tournament in New Orleans. But his joy turns to shock when he and fellow ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.66! \| first editions
17 view cover	Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams more books like this by Darcy Frey For the average American boy, a basketball scholarship to college is not a necessity. But for many young athletes at Lincoln High School in Coney Island, New York, it is the only escape from the crime and poverty of the inner city. In "The Last Shot," author Darcy Frey chronicles the hopes and aspirations of four of Lincoln High's most promising ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.82! \| first editions
18 view cover	A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers more books like this by John Feinstein Feinstein's profile of Indiana University coach Bob Knight is the biggest-selling hardcover sports book of all time--now available in paperback. A vivid portrait of a complex, brilliant coach walking a fine line between genius and madness. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Basketball for Dummies more books like this by Richard Phelps, John Walters Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the United States. As simple as the game often seems throwing a ball through a hoop there are many aspects of the game that go unnoticed. But with Basketball For Dummies, Second Edition, you'll get the inside scoop on hoops. Whether you're a player, a fan, or a coach, Basketball For Dummies, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.61! \| first editions
20 view cover	My Personal Best: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey more books like this by John Wooden, Steve Jamison This is a national bestseller for John Wooden's millions of fans - a heartfelt and revealing self-portrait about the people and events that shaped his life. "Sports Illustrated" declared: 'There has never been a finer coach in American sports than John Wooden. Nor a finer man'. ESPN selected him as the 'Greatest Coach of the 20th Century'. From ... see all copies from £6.21! new only from £8.16! \| first editions
21 view cover	In These Girls Hope is a Muscle more books like this by Madeleine Blais An account of one year in the life of the Amherst Regional High School Lady Hurricanes, a high school girls' basketball team. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Moves Make the Man more books like this by Bruce Brooks First time I saw Bix was at a baseball game. He was a shortstop, supreme. I didn't want to start liking this flashy cracker with a momma in a high-style black dress. But Bix got me, baby. Next thing I knew, there I was, Jerome Foxworthy, doing hoops privately in the woods and getting my moves down, when Bix showed up. I taught him all I knew-- ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Summer Ball more books like this by Mike Lupica In the sequel to the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Travel Team," old rivals and new battles leave Danny wondering if he really has what it takes to stand tall. For the smallest kid playing a big man's game, the challenges never stop. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.27! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever more books like this by John Feinstein Christmas, 1977 and an on-court fight breaks out between the Houston Rockets and the LA Lakers. Rudy Tomjanovitch races to break it up and is met by Kermit Washington's fist, delivering one of the worst punches ever seen in sport. Basketball was changed for ever. Tomjanovitch was a Rockets all-star, 6'7" and white. The punch dislodged his skull ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game more books like this by John Feinstein, Red Auerbach Red Auerbach is the architect and mastermind behind one of the most dominant franchises in professional sports history, the Boston Celtics. The cigar-chomping Auerbach wasn't a passive bench coach, but an aggressive, demanding and often volatile mentor who coached 11 Hall of Famers and led Boston to 10 Eastern Division titles in 16 years. Auerbach ... see all copies from £1.51! new only from £5.46! \| first editions

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