I've been a fair-weather fan of the Seattle Mariners ever since their 1995 season, so the late-season success of the Oakland A's these past few years has been a source of some frustration. Moneyball, by Michael Lewis, describes the secret of the A's success. It's a very interesting read that gave me some insight into baseball team management. The differences between the strategies of the Mariners and the A's were quite apparent; I'll never think about "manufactured runs" the same again. The book has a smattering of profanities, likely indicative of the langauge found in the baseball community. I'd recommend this book to anyone who has wondered how the A's do so well with so little money -- or to anyone who simply wants to read a good baseball story.