Avid basketball fans are lucky to have numerous places to read about their favorite sport online, with sites like ESPN.com and NBA.com offering the latest standings, stats, and news, and a variety of blogs providing thoughtful analyses of great games and hot teams.

Over the years, basketball has occasioned quite a few extraordinary books which capture the history and nuance of the game in ways that even casual fans can can appreciate. Here are three of the best:

The Jordan Rules
Taking its name from a tactic once used to defend Michael Jordan, The Jordan Rules recounts a season Jordan's early career. In the book, author Sam Smith shows how Jordan and his team came together to win their very first championship.

Seven Seconds or Less
Jack McCallum's book chronicles a season spent with a team that changed the course of pro basketball: the 2005-2006 Phoenix Suns. Led by MVP point guard Steve Nash, the Suns played fast and inspired other teams to imitate their high-scoring style.

The Art of A Beautiful Game
Rather than focusing on a single team for a single season, The Art of a Beautiful Game offers a tour through the sport by focusing on specific events common to basketball games — like a dunk, a rebound, or a blocked shot — and on players whose talents help make the sport a joy to watch.

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Are you a recent college graduate looking for that elusive first job? Are you an adult looking to switch careers? No matter your station in life or your level of experience, these easy-to-navigate websites can help simplify your job search.

Indeed
One of the most popular job search sites for both employers and potential employees, Indeed is a great resource for your job search because of its large number of users. By asking only the most basic “What?” and “Where?” questions, Indeed presents you with an impressive number of job prospects that you may not have considered. You can even post your resume to Indeed’s resume database in case a company has an opening that needs filled quickly – who knows, maybe that perfect job is looking for you, too!

LinkedIn
The focal social media website for the business world, LinkedIn operates like an online networking event. Create your personal profile, add your most professional headshot, upload your resume and you’ll have online profile tailored for business. LinkedIn also features job postings and company profiles to help you browse potential jobs as you extend your circle of connections.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook
Don’t let the long name fool you – the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a simple, straightforward tool designed to give people insights into their careers of choice. On it you’ll find hundreds of occupations listed with information on salaries, responsibilities, and required skills and education.