Biographies

A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that " suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was wrong. The storm, which claimed five lives and left countless more--including K... More

Karnazes reveals the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the hell of Death Valley, the incomprehensible frigidity of the South Pole, and the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and canyons of the Sierra Nevada.As an athlete, ultrarunning legend ("Men's Journal") Dean Karnazes has ... More

This thrilling narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, as told through the stories of once and future champions Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. Weaving their stories as his narrative, Frost creates a uniquely involving, intimate epic; equal parts sports biography, sweeping social... More

"I can tell you that some force within me rejected death at the last moment and then guided me, blind and stumbling -- quite literally a dead man walking -- into camp and the shaky start of my return to life...." In 1996 Beck Weathers and a climbing team pushed toward the summit of Mount Everest. Th... More

This is a deeply reported, insightful look into the often inspiring, always surprising core of a remarkable cyclist made newly vulnerable by age, fate, fame, and an unprecedented army of challengers."Lance Armstrong's War" is the extraordinary story of greatness pushed to its limits; a vivid, behind... More

America's favorite sportswriter teams up with Red Auerbach, the most successful and admired coach in basketball history, to share amazing highlights from a legendary life. of photos.... More

One of the most charismatic showmen ever to grace a WWE ring, Michaels recounts his 20-plus year wrestling career, his life, and the one thing that gave his life meaning: his faith.Winning and losing. Heels and babyfaces. Kliqs and Curtain Calls. Tearing down house shows and tearing up hotel rooms. ... More

In the wake of the stock market crash and the dawn of the Great Depression, a ray of light emerged when a successful, self-taught young golfer mounted his final campaign against the record books. In four months, he won four of the world's biggest tournaments. From the bestselling author of the criti... More

The world's most famous goodwill ambassador offers inspiration and hope as he describes the spiritual philosophy that sustains him and his family. In this memoir, Muhammad Ali, with the assistance of his daughter Hana, writes about the values that shaped him and continue to guide his life beyond the... More

"You Cannot Be Serious" is McEnroe at his most personal, a no-holds-barred examination of Johnny Mac, the kid from Queens, and his "wild ride" through the world of professional tennis at a boom time when players were treated like rock stars.John McEnroe stunned the tennis elite when he came out of n... More

For the first time, champion Tiger Woods reveals the five secrets to his amazing success--a combination of physical, metaphysical and psychological practices he uses daily to keep his game in top shape. Photos.There's no denying that Tiger Woods has taken golf by storm. It seems like every time this... More

At the turn of the twentieth century, when horses were everywhere, Dan Patch was one of the most famous of them all. His owner, M, W. Savage, promoted a variety of products under the Dan Patch name, making him the nation's first sports superstar. Here Tim Brady tells the fascinating story of an era,... More

An award-winning sports columnist and a baseball legend tour the country to recapture the joys and wonders of America's greatest pastime.When Legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked sports columnist Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, Posnanski had to think about it. From that q... More

From the most colorful and controversial figure in golf comes a rip-roaring account of his roller-coaster life and career. Daly's play-it-as-it-lies approach drives his candid memoir.Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly, known affectionately on the PGA Tour as "... More

The 14-week "New York Times" bestseller now comes to paperback--the no-holds-barred look at the sport of professional wrestling in all its explosive drama by the WWE's most dynamic performer.He's wrestled under many names but to the fans he is and will always be Stone Cold Steve Austin(TM) . His qui... More

The former commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation and one of its biggest superstars picks up where his "New York Times" bestseller "Have a Nice Day!" (written under the name Mankind) left off, offering readers a straightforward, accessible glimpse into the behind-the-scenes action in the Fed... More

The perceptive and highly entertaining diary of the 1967 season by Jerry Kramer, a Packer offensive guard, remains the most beloved and highly regarded portrait of life on a pro football team. This new hardcover edition features classic photos of both the team and its unforgettable coach, Vince Lomb... More

"Cheating Death, Stealing Life" is the newest WWE Superstar autobiography from a third generation wrestler who succeeded in the ring with the passion and drive known as Latino Heat.One of the most inspiring stories in wrestling history, "Cheating Death, Stealing Life" sees Eddie Guerrero recount his... More