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  • The Rook

    Steven James

    Mass Market Paperback (Berkley, Dec. 1, 2009)
    An arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception. With his own criminology research being turned against him and one of the world's most deadly devices missing, Bowers is caught up in a race against time to stop an international assassin before it's too late.Full of fast-paced action and mind-bending plot twists, The Rook is an adrenaline-laced page-turner that will keep readers up all night. Book 2 in the Bowers Files, this riveting look into the criminal mind is the perfect follow-up to James's well-reviewed The Pawn.
  • Kevin Durant: Rise Above And Shoot, The Kevin Durant Story

    Steve James

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 22, 2017)
    “I always want to win because I never want to sit out on the sidelines outside” — Kevin Durant Have you ever wondered how Kevin Durant became one of the best basketball players on the court today?Both on and off the court, Kevin Durant has provided inspiration for millions since he first blazed onto NBA courts with his unique style of playing. Almost like a ballet dancer, his style throws opponents way off while giving spectators a visual treat like no other—but exactly how did the world-class athlete develop this style, and can anyone else ever emulate it?In this Kevin Durant life story, you’ll discover the most comprehensive biography of the man behind the legend yet. A full biography of his career from high school to the NBA is covered including the highs and lows, along with some explosive insider information never seen before.You’ll discover the rituals that Durant uses to psych himself up for games, as well as a blow-by-blow account of the training workout that the great basketball player uses daily to ensure that he is in peak form.How will This Book Benefit You?• Provide you with the ultimate Kevin Durant biography that delves deeper into his life than any other• Show you the most difficult challenges in his life and game and how he overcomes them• Teach you about the habits and training methods he uses to stay on top• Discuss the biggest achievements in this player’s life• Reveal the Top 10 Motivational lessons to be learned from Durant’s rise to fame and success.• How Durant’s strategies differentiate him from other basketball players?• The philosophy that he uses to motivate himself to be better and how you can use his life as a pattern for improving your own game• And much more!Packed with motivational and inspirational stories that show how training and the right mindset can overcome anything, readers will find not just the key to Durant’s character, but also learn the exact training and workouts he uses to stay on form. This is the only biography that lays the insider secrets right out in the open!Would You Like To Know More?Download now and discover how Kevin Durant developed his unique style and overcame some of the biggest challenges of his career today.Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy button now for the full lowdown of Kevin Durant’s biggest secrets—and apply them to your own life!
  • Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan

    Steve James

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 4, 2017)
    Do your hoop dreams seem out of reach? Discover insider secrets from a legendary NBA pro to take your game to new heights.Are you tired of warming the bench? Do daily drills and practice make no difference in your game? Does a career in basketball seem impossible? Steve James has made a lifetime study of Michael Jordan’s rise from repeated failure to NBA legend. And now he’s here to share the secrets behind Michael Jordan’s winning record so you can follow in his footsteps. Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan is an incredible account of the many trials and tribulations the legendary baller overcame so he could dominate the courts. Through Steve James’ step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to apply the same unique techniques and training systems that made Michael Jordan a household name. Whether you’re a newbie or semi-pro, you’ll discover the secrets to awaken your inner Air Jordan.In Michael Jordan, you'll discover:Detailed daily workouts and training regimes to bring your game into the next leagueDaily inspiration from His Highness’ one-of-a-kind rituals and superstitionsThe steps MJ used to overcome his greatest failures and how you can leap your own hurdlesLittle-known facts about the NBA superstar to inspire your own personal journeyThe motivational lesson behind the number 23 and much, much more!Michael Jordan is a practical handbook and inspirational biography that’s perfect for any fan of the game. If you like expert advice, easy-to-follow illustrated techniques, and practical success principles, then you'll love Steve James’ buzzer-beating biography. Buy Michael Jordan for a nothing-but-net guide to dominating the scoreboard today!
  • Party Monster: A Fabulous But True Tale of Murder in Clubland

    James St. James

    eBook (Simon & Schuster, Aug. 11, 1999)
    When Party Monster was first published, it created a storm of controversy for its startlingly vivid, strikingly fresh, and outrageous depiction of the hedonistic world of the 90s New York City club kids, for whom nothing was too outré—including murder. Nominated for the Edgar Award for best true-crime book of the year, it also marked the debut of an audaciously talented writer, James St. James, who himself had been a club kid and close friend and confidant of Michael Alig, the young man convicted of killing the drug dealer known as Angel. This is the inside story of life in clubs like The Tunnel and The Limelight and hanging with leading lights like Keith Haring and RuPaul and the drugs, sex, music, and mayhem that existed during the heyday of New York City club culture.
  • Blur

    Steven James

    Paperback (Skyscape, May 27, 2014)
    The isolated town of Beldon, Wisconsin, is shocked when a high school freshman’s body is found in Lake Algonquin. Just like everyone in the community, sixteen-year-old Daniel Byers believes that Emily Jackson’s death was accidental. But at her funeral, when he has a terrifying vision of her, his world begins to rip apart at the seams.Convinced that Emily’s appearance was more than just a mere hallucination, Daniel begins to look carefully into her death, even as he increasingly loses the ability to distinguish fantasy from reality.What’s real? What’s not? Where does reality end and madness begin?As Daniel struggles to find the truth, his world begins to crumble around him as he slips further and further into his own private blurred reality.Full of mind-bending twists and turns, Blur launches a new trilogy of young adult thrillers from Steven James, a master of suspense.
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  • Curse

    Steven James

    Paperback (Skyscape, May 24, 2016)
    Don’t miss this intriguing and climactic conclusion to the Blur Trilogy.As Daniel Byers prepares to attend a basketball camp before his senior year of high school, the terrifying blurs that’ve plagued him for the last nine months return.Dark images begin to haunt him—creatures crawling from the deepest pits of his nightmares, glimmers of chilling memories from his early childhood. But before he can unearth the meaning behind his mysterious hallucinations, Daniel must team up with two other extraordinary teens to save a young woman who has been abducted by a scientist obsessed with enacting his own warped form of justice.This atmospheric mystery picks up where Fury left off and takes readers into the uncharted regions where reality and madness intertwine.
  • Stephen Curry: A Sharpshooter's Journey to the NBA & Beyond

    Steve James

    Paperback (Independently published, June 1, 2017)
    Do you wish you could shoot a basketball like a future Hall of Fame superstar? Discover the insider secrets, training techniques, and daily workouts of one of the NBA's sharpest shooters. Are you embarrassed to show off your shot on the basketball court? Are you fed up with time-consuming drills that haven't improved your game? Author Steve James spent his youth analyzing professional athletes and documenting the practices of successful players. In this comprehensive biography, James reveals all of Stephen Curry's incredible shooting methods, training workouts, and specific practice programs. In Stephen Curry: A Sharpshooter's Journey to the NBA & Beyond, you’ll discover the exact methods used by NBA superstar Stephen Curry that will show you how to shoot with deadly accuracy. James’ insightful basketball biography dives deep into Curry’s workouts and drills, setting out a blueprint for you to follow and get incredible results.In Stephen Curry, you’ll discover:A comprehensive analysis of Curry's life and disciplines including his motivational rituals Exactly how many shots you need to take per day to develop pro skillsCurry's secret training regimens he uses to continue improving his gameThe famous dribbling method that sets Curry apart from all othersThe insider secrets that have allowed Curry to dominate the game and much, much more!Stephen Curry is a comprehensive unpacking of the daily disciplines, workout secrets, and basketball sharpshooting skills that make Curry the NBA showstopper he is today. If you like practical techniques, easy-to-understand instructions, and following the exact training methods used by professional athletes, then you'll love James’ brilliant biography.Buy Stephen Curry to start draining more threes today!
  • Kobe Bryant: A League Of His Own

    Steve James

    Paperback (Independently published, June 1, 2017)
    “Winning takes precedence over all. There’s no gray area. No almosts.”— Kobe “The Black Mamba” BryantAs the youngest NBA and All-Star game player, the youngest to reach 10,000, 20,000 and 30,000 points and ranked third in NBA’s all-time scoring and postseason list, few can deny that Kobe is one of the greats of basketball.Have you ever wondered what makes Kobe great and sets him apart?In this biography of Kobe Bryant, James doesn’t just reveal the inspirational life story behind the world famous athlete as he was catapulted from the courts of high school to the professional world of NBA.Readers will also get insight into the core of his success: a mindset and training regimen that honed him into the perfect ball playing machine, gifting him with a technique that put him head and shoulders above his opponents.With a BONUS Top 8 Motivational Lessons to be learned from Bryant’s rise to fame and success, this candid Kobe Bryant biography also reveals hidden secrets that no other book has yet revealed.Like any superstar, Kobe Bryant has not risen to the top without his fair share of setbacks, and learning how he overcame his own challenges can help you surmount challenges in your own life, both on and off the court.Whether you’re an aspiring athlete seeking to take inspiration from one of basketballs greats and discover how to overcome challenges while training to be the best or simply a fan wanting to know more, this inspiring book lays out the full Kobe Bryant story as it has NEVER been told before!Readers will benefit from this book by learning:• The rituals and superstitions that Kobe abides by• Which stage of his life was the hardest and how he overcame it• His philosophy towards basketball and what techniques he uses to train• How Kobe became such a good defensive player?• What workouts and training regimens does he use• How many shots a day does Kobe make?• Who are some famous people that have been inspired by him• The mysterious story of his number• Lots of other Kobe Bryant life and game secrets you cannot find anywhere else!Kobe’s character and mindset have led to him smashing world records time after time. The slam dunk hero’s inspirational career comes from a discipline that anyone can apply to their own approach for a successful life—and they are all exposed in this Kobe Bryant biography!Would You Like To Know More?Download now and discover the sporting secrets of The Black Mamba and take some of those secrets to apply to your own life!Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy button now to get motivated with the guidance of a true champion!
  • Party Monster: A Fabulous But True Tale of Murder in Clubland

    James St. James

    Paperback (Simon & Schuster, Sept. 1, 2003)
    When Party Monster was first published, it created a storm of controversy for its startlingly vivid, strikingly fresh, and outrageous depiction of the hedonistic world of the 90s New York City club kids, for whom nothing was too outré—including murder. Nominated for the Edgar Award for best true-crime book of the year, it also marked the debut of an audaciously talented writer, James St. James, who himself had been a club kid and close friend and confidant of Michael Alig, the young man convicted of killing the drug dealer known as Angel. This is the inside story of life in clubs like The Tunnel and The Limelight and hanging with leading lights like Keith Haring and RuPaul and the drugs, sex, music, and mayhem that existed during the heyday of New York City club culture.
  • There's Nothing to Do

    James Stevenson

    Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1986)
    When Mary Ann and Louie are bored, Grandpa tells them what happened one day when he and his brother Wainey were bored.
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  • Will You Please Feed Our Cat?

    James Stevenson

    Hardcover (Greenwillow, March 1, 1987)
    When Mary Ann and Louie complain about the troubles they are having taking care of a neighbor's dog, Grandpa remembers the time he and his brother took care of their neighbor's many pets and plants
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  • Could Be Worse!

    James Stevenson

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 21, 1987)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Upset that his grandchildren think that his life is dull, Grandpa tells them a story that is anything but dull.
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