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Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. Stinga, Frank (jacket art) (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. Stamford, Connecticut: Longmeadow Press, 1992. A beautiful copy. Bright, shiny, clean, square, tight and unmarked. Dust Jacket is not price clipped (17.95). No chips. No tears. No creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. Sharp corners. Illustrated with over 100 diagrams and photos. Sources/Bibliography. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (0987654321) on the copyright page. Scientifically explains how curious stuff happens in Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Billiards, Boomerang, Bungee Jumping, Darts, Underwater Diving, Football, Frisbee, Gliding, Golf, Karate, Sailing, Shooting, Skiing, Skydiving, Surfing, and Tennis. What makes a knuckleball flutter? How can a karate master drive a nail into 6 inches of wood with just his bare hand? How does a frisbee fly? Bound in the original green boards, with green cloth spine lettered in metallic blue. . First Printing of the First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition./Fine dust jacket. Illus. by Stinga, Frank (jacket art). 8vo. (viii), 248pp.

Seller Inventory # 003751

Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. First Paperback ed., with New Afterword. New York: Vintage Books, 1997. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. Very Good condition. A square, tight copy. No store stamp, label, or bookplate. No remainder mark. Flat, uncreased spine. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. First softcover printing, with complete number row (10987654321) on the copyright page. 5" wide by 8" tall. Index. From the publisher: "In a memoir at once deeply felt, lively, and astute, Bill Bradley talks about his life, his country, his role in government, and his hopes for the American future. He speaks with affection about his small-town Missouri upbringing and the values shaped by it. He traces his road from childhood to Princeton to Oxford to ten years of professional basketball to public service in the U.S. Senate. And he brings vividly alive the world of a senator -- the rocky road to legislation, the invasiveness of the media, the power of money. He tells us stories of scoundrels and heroes, of celebrated political figures past and present, and unheralded citizens. [It] is a book about life, filled with humor, moral lessons, and empathy for the human condition. Above all, it is a book about America, and in it, Americans will see themselves. Bill Bradley was a three-time basketball All-American at Princeton, an Olympic gold medalist, a Rhodes scholar, and a professional basketball player for ten years with the New York Knicks. Elected to the Senate from New Jersey in 1978. 1984, and 1990.". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Paperback ed., with New Afterword. Softcover. Very Good condition. xvi, 453pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 005374

Hardcover. Condition: Black cloth spine / rose board. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Not Price Clipped (19.95). First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Zebra Books / Kensington, 1993. Fine condition in bright, shiny Near Fine Dust Jacket. No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Sharp corners. With 16 pages of photos. "First Printing: November 1993" is so stated on the copyright page. From the Dust Jacket: "A year in the life of Bobby and Danny Hurley as seen through the eyes of [their father] Coach Bob Hurley Sr. Against the dramatic backdrop of St. Anthony's championship 1992-93 season - the same season that sons Bobby and Danny went head-to-head against each other in a game between Seton Hall and Duke. Coach Hurley describes. college recruiting wars, and the hurdles his sons and many of his players had to overcome both on and off the court. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth spine / rose board/DJ Not Price Clipped (19.95). 8vo. xvi, 192pp. .

Seller Inventory # 002715

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Champaign, Illinois:: Sports Publishing LLC, 2003. A bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs throughout, nearly all in full-color. Bound in the original gilt-lettered, black boards. From the publisher: "Since joining ESPN in 1979, Dick Vitale has become the senior spokesman for college hoops. He is the popular, vivid, vibrant voice of the sport who has been called THE CABLE COSELL and who, at age 64, still believes in having fun on the job. Who else but Dick Vitale would allow himself to be passed up through the stands by the Duke University students or be televised standing on his head in the studio after losing a bet on an NCAA tournament game between Illinois and Austin Peay? There are also few other broadcasters in history who have developed their own glossary of terms, with phrases that are now part of the popular culture. DICK VITALE'S LIVING A DREAM: REFLECTIONS OF 25 YEARS SITTING IN THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE is a book for everyone who cares about sports in America and will show readers a Dick Vitale they have never before seen." Keywords: Basketball. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition./Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xi, 316pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 004112

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Avon Books, 1998. Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (23.00). No chips or tears. No remainder mark. No owner's name or bookplate. From Kirkus Reviews: "Attorney and mother of three, Ewing is the ex-wife of New York Knick Patrick Ewing. McCrary is an entertainment lawyer married to Seattle Supersonic Greg Anthony. Between them they have a homecourt advantage in telling the stories of basketball wives. The New York Flyers have never won an NBA championship trophy, though they've led the Eastern Conference for two years running. Now, management will sell the team and move it out of New York if they don't bring home a championship this year. The next six weeks of playoffs will be hell, with the players needing all the female comfort they can get. The story focuses less on the players than on the bonds holding their wives and girlfriends together: the coach's wife, Alexis Mitchell, skillful handler of the wives, who's much like a coach but as intent as her husband on the Flyers winning; newlywed attorney Casey Rogers, working 70 hours a week and married to the team's star forward Brent Rogers, who swears his fidelity to Casey and expects her to give up most of her legal work to care for him and his son by a former girlfriend." . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 336pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 010898

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1994. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (22.95). No chips or tears. Laid-in this copy is a 5" by 7" photo of the author, a former Stanford and professional basketball player. An insightful look at the collision of sports, sexuality, and gender relations. From the Dust Jacket: "As women have become increasingly involved in sports, those 'manly' sports - football, basketball, hockey - have seen an enormous explosion in popularity, at least in part because they are seen as an inviolably male domain." . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 304pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 011218

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Seven Stories Press, 2001. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Not price clipped ($27.95). No chips or tears. Bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Not a book club edition. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. After a sparkling athletic career at Columbia University, Molinas became an NBA All-Star with the Fort Wayne Pistons. From the publisher: "Jack Molinas had it all -- good looks, charm, an Ivy League education, a genius-level I.Q. of 175, and a huge talent for the game of basketball. He was also a gambling addict with a flair for larceny. THE WIZARD OF ODDS chronicles the rise and fall of this outstanding NBA All-Star who fixed games, cavorted with the Mafia, produced pornographic films, and was eventually murdered. Author Charley Rosen chillingly probes the life of a man who understood better than anyone around him the weaknesses of the system in which he lived -- so much so that he convinced himself he could manipulate that system to his own ends with impunity. By the time he was arrested on January 9, 1954, for conspiring to fix NBA games, he was already deeply involved with the Mafia. After his release from prison, he would descend ever deeper into crime, a preoccupation that would end with a bullet in the head.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 428pp . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 012553

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: VG DJ (1 short closed tear). First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988. INSCRIBED/SIGNED by Dick Vitale on the first white page. Near Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket (1 short closed tear). NO chips. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($17.95). Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Pages are fresh and crisp. Illustrated with photographs. Delightful romp though the game of basketball by the vivacious ESPN and ABC-TV sportscaster, analyst, and commentator. First printing with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original blue boards with a white cloth spine lettered in dark blue. From the Dust Jacket: "Dicky V. tells the story of his lifelong love affair with the sport of basketball. We see him rise from coaching high school ball in New Jersey to landing the head coaching job with the Detroit Pistons in just seven years.". INSCRIBED/SIGNED by Dick Vitale. First Printing of the First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine condition/VG DJ (1 short closed tear). 8vo. 334pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 014468

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1987. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (16.95). No chips or tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Illustrated with diagrams. An in-depth study of pro basketball, through a microscopic examination of a single game played on January 16, 1987 between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This detailed narrative looks at the subtle nuances of the game, with X and O diagrams of the basketball plays. Its almost like watching the game with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish, Brad Daugherty, Ron Harper, K. C. Jones, and Lenny Wilkins explaining every play as they happen . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Good+ dust jacket. 8vo. x, 356pp . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 011412

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Seven Stories Press, 2001. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NOT price clipped ($27.95). No chips. No tears. No creases. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. No owner's name or bookplate. Not a remainder. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original dark gray boards, lettered in shiny silver on the spine. From the publisher: "Jack Molinas had it all -- good looks, charm, an Ivy League education, a genius-level I.Q. of 175, and a huge talent for the game of basketball. He was also a gambling addict with a flair for larceny. THE WIZARD OF ODDS chronicles the rise and fall of this outstanding NBA All-Star who fixed games, cavorted with the Mafia, produced pornographic films, and was eventually murdered. Author Charley Rosen chillingly probes the life of a man who understood better than anyone around him the weaknesses of the system in which he lived -- so much so that he convinced himself he could manipulate that system to his own ends with impunity. By the time he was arrested on January 9, 1954, for conspiring to fix NBA games, he was already deeply involved with the Mafia. After his release from prison, he would descend ever deeper into crime, a preoccupation that would end with a bullet in the head.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 429pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 017005

Paperback. Condition: Very Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications, 1995. Appears unread. Very Fine condition. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. No creases. Trade Paperback. 6" wide by 9" tall. No remainder mark. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. From the front cover: "The definitive, comprehensive guide to valuating collectible sports equipment by a leading collector/dealer." Profusely illustrated with photos of baseball gloves, bats, catcher's masks, chest protectors, shinguards, uniforms, football helmets, hockey gear, basketball equipment, socks, balls, etc. Includes a retail price guide for 3 grades of condition. Evaluates the scarcity of each item. Has tips on buying and selling sports equipment, various markets, auctions; preservation and display of sports equipment; glove web dating information; and instructions for building displays, etc. Includes a great chapter / interview with "Unser Choe" Joe Hauser, "Home Run King of the Minor Leagues," with his recollections of Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, equipment of the day, etc. Brief bibliography. First Printing of the First Edition. Softcover. Very Fine condition/No Dust Jacket. 336 pages.

Seller Inventory # 000121

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC, 2004. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. The Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (19.95). No chips. No tears. No creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with photographs throughout, a few in full-color. Bound in the original black boards, lettered in gold. College basketball. From the Dust Jacket: "Richard 'Digger' Phelps compiled a 393-197 record in 20 rewarding seasons as head coach at the University of Notre Dame. Phelps shares stories only a coach could tell about nearly every player he coached and every assistant who worked under him. He also remembers the Hall of fame opponents he coached against.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition./Fine dust jacket. 8vo. viii, 248pp. . Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 004124

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. Carson, Carol Devine (jacket design) (illustrator). First Edition (so stated). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. Signed by Bill Bradley on publisher's bookplate (his signature only). Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. The jacket would also be FINE but for a touch of rubbing at the high points. NOT price clipped ($26.00). No chips. No tears. No creases. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. No owner's name. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Bound in the original black boards and red cloth spine, lettered in shiny gold. Index. From the Dust Jacket: "In a memoir at once deeply felt, lively, and astute, Bill Bradley talks about his life, his country, his role in government, and his hopes for the American future. He speaks with affection about his small-town Missouri upbringing and the values shaped by it. He traces his road from childhood to Princeton to Oxford to ten years of professional basketball to public service in the U.S. Senate. And he brings vividly alive the world of a senator -- the rocky road to legislation, the invasiveness of the media, the power of money. He tells us stories of scoundrels and heroes, of celebrated political figures past and present, and unheralded citizens. [It] is a book about life, filled with humor, moral lessons, and empathy for the human condition. Above all, it is a book about America, and in it, Americans will see themselves. Bill Bradley was a three-time basketball All-American at Princeton, an Olympic gold medalist, a Rhodes scholar, and a professional basketball player for ten years with the New York Knicks. Elected to the Senate from New Jersey in 1978. 1984, and 1990." . Signed by the Author (signature only). First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by Carson, Carol Devine (jacket design). 8vo. xvi, 442pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 006166

Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. First Printing of the First Edition. Chicago: Moody Press, 1998. 6" wide by 9" tall. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Profiles and interviews with 16 athletes including Michelle Akers (soccer), Ruthie Bolton-Holifield (basketball), Amanda Borden (gymnastics), Mary Joe Fernandez (tennis), Rosalynn Sumners (ice skating). First Printing of the First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good condition. 233pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 009540

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Printing January 2002 (stated). Los Angeles, California: Milligan Books, 2002. BRAND NEW condition in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. NOT price clipped ($23.95). Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. Sharp corners. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. First Printing January 2002 (stated). Hardcover. New/New. 8vo. xiv, 265pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 020112

Paperback. Condition: Near Very Good condition. First Edition. Reston, Virginia: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1991. Very Good condition but for ink notes on 4 pages only and a few sentences highlighted in yellow. Softcover. 6" wide by 9" tall. A bright, shiny, tight copy. The spine is square and flat with NO creases. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs throughout, including many early photos. Appendix has a Women's Basketball Time Line. . First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Very Good condition. xviii, 430pp.

Seller Inventory # 014932

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+ condition. Chicago, Illinois: Triumph Books, 2005. Very Good+ condition. Large softcover. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. A bright, shiny, clean, tight copy. The spine is square and flat with NO creases. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are clean and crisp -- probably never read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated throughout with photos and basketball play diagrams. Contains insights from 29 coaching legends including Mike Krzyzewski, Lou Carnesecca, Dean Smith, Joe Lapchick, Pat Summitt, Ray Meyer, Bob Knight, Adolph Rupp, John Wooden, Jack Ramsay, etc. . 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Oversize Softcover. Very Good+ condition. ix, 277pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed).

Seller Inventory # 015112

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine condition. NOT a library discard (illustrator). Privately Published, 2020. Near Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and unmarked. The story of Kentucky basketball from its first game in 1903 to 2020. Statistics. Records. All -Time Teams. Top 100 Players of All Time. List of Retired Jerseys. Bibliographical references. Bound in the original white wraps, printed in blue with a basketball outline on the front. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. Near Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 204pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed).

Seller Inventory # 029776

Paperback. Condition: New. Privately Published via Smashwords, 2010. This SCARCE edition is copyrighted 2010 (NOT 2013 like most others you see online). It was privately published via Smashwords (NOT CreateSpace) and its pages are unnumbered (NOT 186 pages like most others you see online). NEW and unread in PERFECT condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips, tears, creases, rubbing or fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - obviously never read. Bound in the original white wraps, lettered in ORANGE and black, with a full color cartoon drawing on the front. From the publisher: "Being a parent is hard. Make the wrong decisions and your child can grow up to do something terrible, like root for Georgetown. How To Grow An Orange shows every parent how to make sure that never happens.by providing them with everything they could ever possibly want to know about Syracuse University sports. No Orange fan should be without this guide to the people, places and history of SU. How To Grow An Orange is perfect for any Syracuse fan, alumni, parent or incoming student. It is not, however, perfect for a Georgetown or UConn fan. It's unfortunately too late for them.". 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. New. Unpaged. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed).

Seller Inventory # 028538

Hardcover. Condition: Red cloth spine / black boards. Dust Jacket Condition: DJ Not Price Clipped (26.00). First Edition (so stated), first issue. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. Fine condition in bright, shiny Fine Dust Jacket (protected by a removable Brodart sleeve). No chips. No tears. No creases. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Pages are fresh and crisp, probably never read. INSCRIBED on the title page: "For Mary & Steve Robin[?]. Thanks for all your support. [signed] Bill Bradley." From the Dust Jacket: "In a memoir at once deeply felt, lively, and astute, Bill Bradley talks about his life, his country, his role in government, and his hopes for the American future. He speaks with affection about his small-town Missouri upbringing and the values shaped by it. He traces his road from childhood to Princeton to Oxford to ten years of professional basketball to public service in the U.S. Senate. And he brings vividly alive the world of a senator -- the rocky road to legislation, the invasiveness of the media, the power of money. He tells us stories of scoundrels and heroes, of celebrated political figures past and present, and unheralded citizens. [It] is a book about life, filled with humor, moral lessons, and empathy for the human condition. Above all, it is a book about America, and in it, Americans will see themselves. Bill Bradley was a three-time basketball All-American at Princeton, an Olympic gold medalist, a Rhodes scholar, and a professional basketball player for ten years with the New York Knicks. Elected to the Senate from New Jersey in 1978. 1984, and 1990." Index. . INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Edition (so stated), first issue. Hard Cover. Red cloth spine / black boards/DJ Not Price Clipped (26.00). 8vo. xvi, 442pp.

Seller Inventory # 003342

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988. A beautiful copy. INSCRIBED/SIGNED by Dick Vitale on the first white page. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($17.95). Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Pages are fresh and crisp -- probably never read. Illustrated with photographs. Delightful romp though the game of basketball by the vivacious ESPN and ABC-TV sportscaster, analyst, and commentator. First printing with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original blue boards with a white cloth spine lettered in dark blue. From the Dust Jacket: "Dicky V. tells the story of his lifelong love affair with the sport of basketball. We see him rise from coaching high school ball in New Jersey to landing the head coaching job with the Detroit Pistons in just seven years.". INSCRIBED/SIGNED by Dick Vitale. First Printing of the First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. 334pp.

Seller Inventory # 014469

Paperback. Condition: Fine condition. First Printing of the First Edition. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1999. Apears unread. Fine condition. Bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Flat spine. No creases. 6" wide by 9" tall. Trade paperback. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Pages are fresh and crisp, apparently never read. Chapter notes. Has 15 essays on Kung Fu Cinema; Cricket in Postapartheid South Africa; Cricket in Sri Lanka; Hip-Hop Aerobics; Feminism and Aerobics; Male Bodybuilding; Mexican Pro-Wrestling; Political Economy of Golf-Course Landscapes; Blacks and Pro Basketball; HOOP DREAMS (the film); Women Sportscasters; Sports Trademarks. Original pictorial wraps. From the publisher: "Looking at such diverse examples of sport culture as aerobics, bodybuilding, Mexican pro-wrestling, golf-course design, the basketball documentary Hoop Dreams, women sportscasters, sports-related trademarks, martial arts in Tanzanian youth culture, and cricket in Sri Lanka and post-apartheid South Africa, SportCult deftly explores sport as a cultural frame of reference for such critical issues as national identity, the idea of the body, global capitalism, and the politics of representation.". First Printing of the First Edition. Softcover. Fine condition. 294pp.

Seller Inventory # 003167

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Edition. New York: Artisan, 1998. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley directly on the title page. A gorgeous copy. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket (price is partially clipped). NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. Bright, shiny, clean and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a remainder. NO bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. First printing with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in shiny copper on the spine. From the Dust Jacket: "Bill Bradley, U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1979 to 1997 and a member of two championship New York Knicks teams, returns to the scene of his first career, and his first great passion, basketball. Things have changed since his championship days -- the shorts are longer and the salaries higher -- but what separates winners and losers remains very much the same: No collection of players, no matter how good, can win unless they form a team. And no team can succeed unless it shares common values, among them courage, discipline, resilience, respect, and an unmitigated passion for the game. In ten essays, filled with intensely personal observations and reflections, Bradley revisits the basketball court with the fire of the competitor and the eye of the writer, and explores these qualities in action: the dynamics of teammates on the court and off; the pure love of the game that leads to the unselfish pass or the screen away from the ball; the individual courage to risk the last-second shot, to face a hostile crowd, to say 'I blew it'; the responsibility to teammates, coaches, and fans to stay in shape, play hard, and honor the game. VALUES OF THE GAME is illustrated with more than one hundred twenty dramatic photographs of players, coaches, and classic games, culled from the NBA archives and the author's personal collection: from legends such as Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Cousy, through the brilliant Magic Johnson/Larry Bird years to young stars such as Grant Hill and Glen Rice, and of course the greatest ever, Michael Jordan [In VALUES OF THE GAME] Bradley pulls back the curtain letting us in on basketball's secrets -- many of which, it turns out, extend to life beyond the hardwood court.". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Bill Bradley. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 160pp.

Seller Inventory # 016414

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Cambridge, Massachusetts & London: Harvard University Press, 2000. Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($29.95). A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Index. Bound in the original green boards with a blue cloth spine lettered in metallic green. From the Dust Jacket: "The world of sports seems entwined with lawsuits. This is so, Paul Weiler explains, because of two characteristics intrinsic to all competitive sports. First, sporting contests lose their drama if the competition becomes too lopsided. Second, the winning athletes and teams usually take the 'lion's share' of both fan attention and spending. So interest in second-rate teams and in second-rate leagues rapidly wanes, leaving one dominant league with monopoly power. The ideal of evenly balanced sporting contests is continually challenged by economic, social, and technological forces. Consequently, Weiler argues, the law is essential to level the playing field for players, owners, and ultimately fans and taxpayers. For example, he shows why players' use of performance-enhancing drugs, even legal ones, should be treated as a more serious offense than, say, use of cocaine. He also explains why proposals to break up dominant leagues and create new ones will not work, and thus why both union representation of players and legal protection for fans -- and taxpayers -- are necessary. Using well-known incidents -- and supplying little-known facts -- Weiler analyzes a wide array of moral and economic issues that arise in all competitive sports. He tells us, for example, how Commissioner Bud Selig should respond to Pete Rose's quest for admission to the Hall of Fame; what kind of settlement will allow baseball players and owners to avoid a replay of their past labor battles; and how our political leaders should address the recent wave of taxpayer-built stadiums.". First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xii, 367pp.

Seller Inventory # 015229

Paperback. Condition: New condition. First Printing (so stated). Digital Legend Press, 2015. NEW in near PERFECT condition. Condition would be perfect but for a long gift inscription on the rear endpapers to a mother who also lost a son. Pages are otherwise fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. NO chips, tears, creases, rubbing or fading. Bright and shiny. Flat, uncreased spine. Square and tight. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. From the rear cover: "In the ten years following the death of their son Trent, Curtis and Kathi Thompson have had the privilege of sharing their message of Trent's exemplary life with more than 26,000 High School students and youth groups from California to Utah. While speaking in the school environment, the Thompson's were limited in the sharing of their healing experiences. 'Not being able to share our faith in the Savior Jesus Christ on this journey has been very difficult. Many students would approach us after our presentation and share how they felt Trent's presence as we spoke. It wasn't just Trent's presence they were feeling' - Kathi Thompson. In their new book WORKING BOTH SIDES OF THE VEIL, the Thompson's open their hearts and share their very personal and special journey while enduring such a tragic loss of a loved one. Through their own words they share their inspiring message of faith, courage, and healing as the Lord revealed His purposes to their family. 'Our faith has never wavered and continues to grow, but the hole in our heart will never be filled until the day comes when we can again hold our son in our arms. That day will come, and awaits us on the other side of the veil.' - Curtis Thompson.". First Printing (so stated). Softcover. New condition. xvi, 197pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 029807

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1992. SIGNED on the front free endpaper by both Jerry Tarkanian and Don Yaeger (their signatures and "3/92" only, NOT personalized to anyone). Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Only light shelfwear. NO tears. NO fading. NOT price clipped ($20.00). Square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. No highlighting. NO margin notes. 1992. First printing with "First Edition" and complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Illustrated with 16 pages of photos. In April 2013, Tarkanian was selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. His career coaching record was 729-201 (78.4%). Only four other coaches have a higher winning percentage. Tarkanian became famous for his colorful behavior, such as habitually chewing on a towel during games, and for his public criticisms and legendary clashes with the NCAA. Tarkanian received the largest settlement in NCAA history. Bound in the original red boards with a blue spine stamped in bright gold. Complete with dust jacket. SIGNED by both authors. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xii, 292pp. + 16 pages of photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 029849

Paperback. Condition: Very Good - Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. New York: Page Publishing, 2017. Cover is in Very Good condition with only light shelfwear/rubbing. NOT price clipped ($49.95). Flat, uncreased spine. FINE inside. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Autobiography with much on basketball. Includes sections about John Thompson, NBA years, Kiki Vandeweghe, Bernard King, Jerry West, John Havlicek, Adrian Dantley, Mychal Thompson, World B. Free, Jerome Kersey, Gold State Warriors, Billy Hunter, Theo Ratliff, etc. Photo illustrated, including many in full color. Bound in the original white wraps printed in red and black, with color photos on the back. From Wikipedia: "Kermit Alan Washington (born September 17, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. Washington is best remembered for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977. Washington was not a highly coveted player coming out of high school. He averaged four points per game during his senior season at Coolidge Senior High School. He improved rapidly once at American University, and became one of only seven players in NCAA history to average 20 points and 20 rebounds throughout the course of his career. A big defensive forward, Washington was known for his ability to gather rebounds. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in ten National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons and played in the All-Star Game once. Washington was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the fifth overall pick in the 1973 NBA draft. He played sparingly his first three seasons, and sought the help of retired basketball coach Pete Newell before his fourth season. Under Newell's tutelage, Washington's game rapidly improved and he became a starter for several teams. He played for the Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Diego Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors. Since retiring, Washington has run restaurants and is a founder and operator of a number of charitable organizations. He ran a restaurant in the Portland metropolitan just north of Portland in Vancouver, Washington with former Trail Blazer Kevin Duckworth, called "Le Slam." . He has also served in a coaching role with Stanford University, and worked at Pete Newell's "Big Man Camp" for 15 years. In 1995, he founded The 6th Man Foundation, otherwise known as Project Contact Africa. In August 1994, Washington accompanied a team of doctors and nurses on a humanitarian mission to Goma, Zaire, working in a refugee camp for people fleeing the Rwandan Civil War." From the publisher: "Who would imagine how meeting a stranger would lead to the writing of this book. Walking the scenic hills in Palos Verdes Estates, California, as a form of daily exercise, Kermit met and began a conversation with Eddie Jordan. Their friendship developed into the idea to record Kermit's numerous adventures in Africa and his life. Some information included has been publicly noted and is well-known. However, additional accounts add details and more accurately explain challenges and obstacles Kermit had to overcome. This book was written to complete the story of how overcoming numerous challenges Kermit's positive actions established and maintains the Ray of Hope Clinic and Community Center in Africa began and its positive impact on the lives of others.". First Edition. Softcover. Very Good - Fine condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 692pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 030024

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine condition. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. Champaign, Illinois: Leisure Press, 1988. Appears unread. Very Fine condition. Bright and shiny. Square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Previous owner's name. Pages are otherwise fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. Well illustrated with basketball play diagrams. Bound in the original full color pictorial laminated boards. . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xv, 288pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 029784

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. Overland Park, Kansas: Ascend Media, 2008. Signed by Bill Self (his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). Very Good condition in a bright and shiny Very Good dust jacket. Bump to upper corner but no text or photos are affected. NOT price clipped ($24.95). NOT a library discard. NO owner's name. Pages are clean. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 2008. First printing of the First Edition with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Foreword by legendary coach Larry Brown. Illustrated in the text with numerous b/w photos and with a 16 page section of full color photographs. Much on Danny Manning. Bound in the original gray and white boards. From the dust jacket: "The 2007-2008 Kansas Jayhawks capped off one of the program's most storied seasons by winning its fifth national championship, and first in 20 years. The Jayhawks success in 2007-2008 has been credited to total team effort and the inspiring leadership of head coach Bill Self. During his relatively short head coaching career, Self has established himself as one of college basketball's best by leading Oral Roberts to new frontiers, guiding Tulsa to its best season in school history, turning Illinois into a Big Ten powerhouse and now taking Kansas from a perennially great program to the best in the nation. In Bill Self's first authorized book: BILL SELF: AT HOME IN THE PHOG, Self and those who know him best offer an inside look at his journey into becoming one of the game's most respected and most sought-after coaches. Self tells how he achieved his dream of not only becoming a head coach, but also how he realized the pinnacle - leading the Jayhawks to a national title. He shares minute-by-minute details of the contest that sent KU to the national title game". Signed by Bill Self. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition/Very Good dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xiii, 210pp. + 16 pages of full color photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 025617

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine dust jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1992. A beautiful copy. SIGNED on the front free endpaper by both Jerry Tarkanian and Don Yaeger (their signatures and "3/92" only, NOT personalized to anyone). Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO fading. NOT price clipped ($20.00). Square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. No highlighting. NO margin notes. 1992. First printing with "First Edition" and complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Illustrated with 16 pages of photos. In April 2013, Tarkanian was selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. His career coaching record was 729-201 (78.4%). Only four other coaches have a higher winning percentage. Tarkanian became famous for his colorful behavior, such as habitually chewing on a towel during games, and for his public criticisms and legendary clashes with the NCAA. Tarkanian received the largest settlement in NCAA history. Bound in the original red boards with a blue spine stamped in bright gold. Complete with dust jacket. SIGNED by both authors. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xii, 292pp. + 16 pages of photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Seller Inventory # 026141