Books

Books are a source of information and inspiration for student-athletes seeking new ways to improve their performance. Instructional books help athletes learn sport-specific skills and strategies; proper methods for improving strength, speed and power; and other aspects, such as mental training, injury rehabilitation and team building. Both fiction and non-fiction books, whether in print or electronic form, offer inspiring stories about the best athletes, teams and events in the history of sports. Find books that interest you and that will help you improve your athletic performance.

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Meek Mill to Release Debut Novel, 'Tony's Story'

March 30, 2013 | Shay Mathews

Meek Mill will release his debut novel, Tony's Story, on May 1. It will be available in both paperback and e-book format. The novel follows the lives of two childhood friends, Tony and Ty, in their pursuit of riches. As greed...

Lil Wayne's Memoir "Gone Til November" to Hit Shelves In May

October 28, 2012 | Shay M.

Initially slated for release in November, Lil Wayne's memoir, Gone Till November, will instead hit bookstores in May 2013. The 288-page memoir documents the Young Money star's eight-month stint in New York's notorious correctional institution, Riker's Island, for a gun possession...

ESPN and Marvel Comics Join Up For LeBron James Comic Book

October 18, 2012 | Shay M.

ESPN The Magazine and Marvel Comics have teamed up to create a LeBron James comic book. The project—entitled LeBron: King of the Rings—narrates the story of King James's hunt for the eight championships he promised to deliver to Miami Heat fans. (LBJ...

Neil Gaiman Announces New "Sandman" Graphic Novel

July 18, 2012 | Jackee Arce

Vertigo Comics treated Neil Gaiman fans to an unexpected surprise at the 2012 Comic-Con: Gaiman will re-start his cult sensation comic book series, The Sandman. The graphic novel captured the hearts and minds of both hardcore comic book enthusiasts and...

STACK Expert's 12-Week "Beast Factory" Workout Helps Athletes Build Strength and Size

April 30, 2012 | Andy Haley

Many athletes go into the weight room without a training plan. They perform a few common exercises—ones they see others doing—and hope to gain strength, size and speed. Unfortunately, they are often disappointed. What usually happens is that they don't...