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For the Love of the Game
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Eloise Greenfield |
Two children discover the importance of determination and find inspiration in the life of Michael Jordan. |
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Resilience
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Alonzo Mourning |
Resilience. It's not just the title of Alonzo Mourning's stirring memoir; it's the stuff he's made of. Whether petitioning himself into foster care as an eleven-year-old, tirelessly studying his way … |
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Longshot
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Lance Allred |
Lance Allred was probably the last person you’d expect to make it in professional sports. Not only did he grow up on a polygamist commune in Montana, he struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. … |
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When the game was ours
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Bird, Larry |
With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, "When the Game Was Ours" transports readers to an electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players--Larry Bird and Ea… |
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Basketball's playmakers
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Nathan Aaseng |
Biographies of eight basketball players noted for their talent in calling plays and setting up shots. Included are Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Kevin Porter, Quinn Buckner, Johnny D… |
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Magic Johnson
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Chip Lovitt |
A short biography of Magic Johnson including career highlights and statistics. |
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Only the strong survive
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Larry Platt |
There are few figures among America's media-saturated landscape that loom larger than the National Basketball Association's undeniable superstar Allen Iverson. He was the first overall pick of the 19… |
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Grant Hill
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Richard Rambeck |
Discusses the life and sports career of professional basketball player Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons. |
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Sports great Michael Jordan
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Nathan Aaseng |
A biography of the star player for the Chicago Bulls who led the team to their first ever NBA championship in 1991, quit the game in 1993, and returned after eighteen months. |
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Dwight Howard
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John Fawaz |
"Since his record-breaking rookie season, Dwight Howard has become one of the NBA's hottest stars. He's already helped the U.S. men's basketball team win the gold, and he's just getting started! Get … |
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Dirk Nowitzki
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Dan Osier |
Biography of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki. |
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The macrophenomenal pro basketball almanac
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FreeDarko (Firm) |
Presents lighthearted coverage of the trends, sociopolitical factors, and notable athletes that influence professional basketball today. |
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Character driven
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Derek Fisher |
A three-time NBA champion reveals the Christian faith and family values that shaped his successful career and personal life, describing his achievements, his decision not to play in the 2007 playoffs… |
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Cedric Ceballos
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Stewart, Mark |
A biography covering the personal life and basketball career of the All-Star forward with the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. |
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David Robinson
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Tom Owens |
Examines the life and achievements of the first graduate of the United States Naval Academy to play in the National Basketball Association. |
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Teamwork, the Houston Comets in action
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Tom Owens |
Profiles some of the key players on the Houston Comets and describes the team's first year in the WNBA. |
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For the love of the game
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Jordan, Michael |
Super basketball star, Michael Jordan, writes about his life as a basketball player and his deep love for the game. |
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Pro sports halls of fame
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Grolier Educational (Firm) |
Presents biographical information, career statistics, and special achievements of people who have been inducted into the baseball, basketball, football, or hockey hall of fame. |
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The Basketball Hall of Fame's hoop facts and stats
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Alex Sachare |
Presents a variety of facts, statistics, and anecdotes about high school, college, and professional basketball, as well as about women's basketball. |
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Chasing Red
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Isabelle Ronin |
He had everythingwealth, adoration, a brilliant future. Until one chance encounter changed everything. The moment Caleb Lockhart spotted the mysterious woman in her siren red dress, he couldn't tear … |
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