Biography & autobiography / Sports

Aim High

von Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson

Aim High is an inspirational book written by the UK's leading wheelchair athete, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.

Rugby Rivals: My Top 10 Players

von Martyn Williams

Rugby Rivals is a compelling read that will provoke debate among rugby fans and provide a great starting point to anyone interested in the game.

Life's New Hurdles

von Colin Jackson

In 2003 Colin retired from athletics in front of an adoring home crowd. Then real life began. In Life's New Hurdles Colin describes the shock of adjusting to sudden change.

101 Things You May Not Have Known About the Boston Red Sox

von John DT White

There is something for every Red Sox fan in John White's "101 Things You May Not Have Known About The Boston Red Sox." Major League Baseball has a long and storied history and the Boston Red Sox have more than...

Kevin Durant: An Unauthorized Biography

von Belmont and Belcourt and Be Biographies

Kevin Durant is a star on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year led the league in scoring in the 2009-10 season...

Pelé: Devotion

von Fritz Knapp

As part of the acclaimed Sports Virtues series, Pele: Devotion discusses the struggles and triumphs of Pele's life. As with each story in the Sports Virtues series, this book assigns a virtue to a celebrated...

The Last Boy

von Jane Leavy

Jane Leavy, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy, returns with a biography of an American original—number 7, Mickey Mantle. Drawing on more than five hundred...

Wild Pitches

von Dirk Hayhurst

"Dirk Hayhurst has done it again...Turns out he's a starter and a closer."

-Tim Kurkjian, ESPN

As a major and not-so-major league pitcher, Dirk Hayhurst has learned to master more than striking out batters. While...

Johnny Football

von Josh Katzowitz

After an eye-opening first season at Texas A&M, the electrifying young quarterback affectionately known as "Johnny Football" became the first freshman ever to take home the Heisman Trophy in its 78-year history....

Alive and Kicking

von Andy Legg

A title in the Quick Reads series by footballer Andy Legg.

All the Rage: The Life of an NFL Renegade

von Charles Haley

One of the most unpredictable players in professional sports unleashes his strong views on everything--the NFL in general, the teams he's played on, the coaches he's played for, and the players he's played with....

The Hardest Test

von Scott Quinnell

The true and honest account of a rugby superhero's battle to conquer dyslexia and learn to read.

Michael Vick: An Unauthorized Biography

von Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Michael Vick is an extraordinarily talented and extraordinarily controversial NFL quarterback. Most people are aware of his amazing talents on the field and of his amazing controversies off the field, but in...

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte: Unauthorized Biographies

von Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have led amazing lives and have changed the swimming world forever. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings all the way through their performances at the...

Chad Johnson: An Unauthorized Biography

von Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Chad Johnson, formerly Chad Ochocinco, is an extremely talented, yet very controversial NFL wide receiver. Most people are aware of his success on the field and many people are aware of his controversies off...

Ryan Lochte: An Unauthorized Biography

von Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

Ryan Lochte is one of the most decorated Olympic swimmers of all time. After winning five medals at the 2012 London Olympics, Lochte has now won 11 medals in his Olympic career. Most fans are aware of his success...

101 Things You May Not Have Known About the US Masters

von John DT White

Are you a keen golfer? Do you watch the US masters and follow the progress of the professional players? Are you familiar with the history of this major sporting event or would like to know more? If so, everything...

101 Things You May Not Have Known About Gaelic Football

von John DT White

101 Things You May Not Have Known About Gaelic Football is the definitive guide to All-Ireland Senior Football in Ireland. In this e-book the reader will be taken on a magical journey back in time with the formation...

101 Things You May Not Have Known About Hurling

von John DT White

101 Things You May Not Have Known About Hurling is the definitive guide to All-Ireland Senior Hurling in Ireland. In this e-book the reader will be taken on a magical journey back in time with the formation...

101 Things You May Not Have Known About the New York Yankees

von John DT White

There is something for every Yankees' fan in John White's "101 Things You May Not Have Known About The New York Yankees." Major League Baseball has a long and storied history and the New York Yankees have more...