Sports & Entertainment

How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture
How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

Review:Fantastic book! Great meld of the culture, the personalities, the behaviours that allowed a very small group of exceptionally talented folks alter our society (for good or bad - your call).

The descriptions of how the group worked together, albeit dysfunctionally often, was illuminating. Read more

Kicking Cancer's Ass - Every Day I Fight - Making a Difference
Kicking Cancer's Ass - Every Day I Fight - Making a Difference

Review:Such a wonderful, truthful journey told with such grace and humility. Stuart's life in sports and battling cancer is a shining example of faith, family, and friends. In the end, all that matters is the moments spent living. Read more

and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood
and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood

Review:Totally opened up a world I was unfamiliar with. Amazing picture of the men behind the beginnings of film. The politics involved between competitors is similar to today's politics....the secrets, the lies, the scandal. And in the end, none of it matters. Read more

and the Battle that Defined a Generation
and the Battle that Defined a Generation

Review:I have a passion for gaming history books, I think I have read most of the good ones on this topic. Console Wars easily classifies among the top 3/top 5 I have ever read. Well written, full of small anecdotes and deeper analysis as well it really tells the Sega Vs Nintendo tale in a fascinating tale. True, it is much more Sega oriented compared to the pages dedicated Nintendo or other competitors but if you have even the slightest interest in the gaming industry and its history this is a must re... Read more

Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made
Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

Review:Jason Schreier's treatise on the crazy world of game development pulls back the curtains on what often happens behind the scenes of some of our favorite games. The torturous, complicated, and turbulent world of making a video game is put on display, as we get an insider's glimpse of the politics, the people, and the industry. Most people are unaware of how difficult it is to actually bring a game to market successfully, let alone realizing that doing so usually requires many weeks, if not mont... Read more

The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse
The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse

Review:The game recaps and inside insight is truly amazing. The details about how this team was built are mind blowing. The pure dedication to success shown by this entire organization is present throughout and should serve as a guide to other teams and other sports. AAA+++ Read more

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