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SquashTalk editors' August 2000 reading list. (non-squash book section)

Title	Availability	Brief Review	Reader reviews
Great Heart : The History of a Labrador Adventure by James West Davidson, John Rugge,	Order Online now or get more details at Amazon.com	Not the squash court but the outdoors! This is a startling story of courage, adventure, foolhardiness, disaster, and determination. Two neophytes head off into the unknown wilderness at the turn of the century. A truly fascinating story. [Ron Beck]
Red Smith on Baseball by Red Smith, Ira Berkow	Order Online now or get more details at Amazon.com	Red Smith is generally agreed to have been the greatest sports columnist ever. This book, a collection of his best columns on professional baseball, is the only one of his books currently in print. If you love baseball, or if you want to learn about the American pastime, this is a great book. [Ron Beck]
Tis : A Memoir by Frank McCourt Paperback, 2000	ORDER ONLINE NOW or get more details at Amazon.com	If you need a source of inspiration to spur you on to achieve more in squash, read this! Frank McCourt, who built himself up out of a youth in utter poverty in Limerick Ireland, provides an inspiring view of his determination and sense of perspective and humor.
Malaria Dreams : An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens. Paperback 1990	ORDER ONLINE NOW or get more details at Amazon.com	Stuart Stevens is the master of the improbable adventure. This quest, one his most amazing, takes him into the midst of Africa, with no preparation, with a plan to drive a Land Rover back to Europe. When you get done with this, read his other books, including the entertaining eating journey related in Feeding Frenzy.
The Haunted Major (Scottish Literature) by Robert Marshall, Harry Furniss (Illustrator)	Order Online now or get more details at Amazon.com	This books has been found useful by many beginning and intermediate players. The clear and concise organization as well as the straightforward content and advice make this a sound guide to improving your game.

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Books authored by Squash Players
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Title	Availability	Brief Review	Reader reviews
A Killing on Wall Street: An Investment Mystery by Derrick Niederman. 2000. $17.56 (save 20%)	ORDER ONLINE NOW or get more details at Amazon.com	Squash player Derrick Niederman tries his hand at the murder mystery. The result is an intriguing story of a wall street killing, sprinkled with stock tip, puns, and puzzles. For the US based squash player, locations such as the Apawamis club are thrown in, as well as oblique references to certain players.
Inspector Forsooth's Whodunits By Derrick C. Niederman, 1998, hardcover Online Price US $ 10.46 (30% discount)	ORDER ONLINE NOW or get more details at Amazon.com	Presents twelve stories, each with a question and answer section at the end to help solve the mysteries. Provides answers at the back of the book. These mysteries were first presented as an online interactive series on AOL. According to Derrick, these mysteries are quite challenging, and despite the Amazon.com categorization, are really for adults, not children. Derrick Niederman is an excellent squash player from the Boston, MA, USA area, who played squash on Yale's team and then on the tournament circuit for many years. A games "expert" Derrick has also created a number of word puzzles for the Sunday New York Times. notes by Ron Beck
Memoirs of an Invisible Man by Harry F. Saint	Out of Print	Harry Saint, the founder of commercial squash in the USA, through his creation of Town Squash Inc (now New York Sports Clubs) was a giant in the development of squash in the USA. His novel, Memoirs of an invisible man, is also a fine work. It is based on the unusual story of a man, rendered invisible in an accident, and forced to rummage around the private (Squash) clubs of New York. The book was also released as a major motion picture.

                     
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