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A world-renowned psychologist and mindfulness performance expert who has helped superstars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant transform their careers, offers proven strategies for unleashing our……続きを見る

In The Franchise: San Francisco 49ers, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history……続きを見る

Paradoxes of Defence was first published in London in 1599. It was written by George Silver, an English gentleman, who was appalled at the influx of Italian rapier fencing into England, and set out ……続きを見る

Runners and readers whose connections to the sport date back to the 1970s surely remember Dr. George Sheehan, the New Jersey cardiologist and writer whose unique approach to the joy of exercise help……続きを見る

Dive into the historical and martial tapestry of 'Broad-Sword and Single-Stick,' a compelling anthology that explores the dynamic intersections of culture and combat through the ages. This collectio……続きを見る

With his signature Texas flag painted on his helmet, Johnny "J.R." Rutherford captured the hearts of racing fans all over the world during his stellar three-decade-long career. A versatile driver, h……続きを見る

Originally published in 1914, “The Dry Fly and Fast Water” is a complete guide to fly fishing, with simple instructions and helpful tips from a life-long fly fisher. A charming handbook interwoven w……続きを見る

Offering an exclusive look into the inner workings of the Michigan Wolverines under famed coach Bo Schembechler, this a book takes readers into the huddle and locker room and onto the sidelines of t……続きを見る

Sonny Umpad's Eskrima provides insight on Maestro Santiago “Sonny” Umpad's life, philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as the structural underpinnings of his system. Born with the soul of a warr……続きを見る

A Season in the Big House: An Unscripted Insider Look at the Marvel of Michigan Football by George Cantor chronicles the 2005 season while offering exclusive perspectives from fans, head coach Lloyd……続きを見る

One of America's most famous woodsmen and nature experts provides classic instructions for roughing it. His advice covers camping, hiking, building a fire, cooking out, shelters, tools and equipment……続きを見る

“A tour de force of reporting” (The Washington Post) from a Pulitzer–prize winning journalist that examines the often-corrupt machine producing America’s basketball stars “Indispensable.”ーThe Wall ……続きを見る

In this eBook exclusive essay, Pulitzer Prize–winning sports journalist George Dohrmann follows a father and son separated by prison barsーbut bonded by their pursuit of basketball glory. The dream ……続きを見る

“Football is force and fanatics, basketball is beauty and bounce. Baseball is everything: action, grace, the seasons of our lives. George Vecsey’s book proves it, without wasting a word.”ーLee Eisen……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS Introduction Location Kinds of Courts Constructing Dirt Courts Constructing Grass Courts Sizes and Marking Backstops and N……続きを見る

The infamous boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997, was like none other in the sport's history, and this insightful account of the anticipation, the gruesome fight i……続きを見る

Pedro Gomez of ESPN was a beloved figure in baseball. His death from sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 7, 2021, unleashed an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. He was 58, both a hard-nosed reporter and a……続きを見る

How can athletes train for maximum performance and joy? The Joyful Athleteshares the findings of a veteran runner who worked as an editor at Runner's World and has raced at distances from 100 yards ……続きを見る

Organized baseball has survived its share of difficult times, and never was the state of the game more imperiled than during the Great Depression. Or was it? Remarkably, during the economic upheaval……続きを見る

A sailing classic, of real life adventure, beautifully illustrated TV Presenter JULIETTE FOSTER: "Captain George P Boughton's maritime career began in 1881 at the age of 12, and thanks to his grands……続きを見る

A classic book on gunsmithing with detailed diagrams and photos of many kinds of pistols. Covers every part of the process, from working with metal to fine-tuning and decorating the gun. Includes in……続きを見る

When the modern Olympic movement was launched in Paris in 1894, the goal was to create a global festival of sport that would unite athletes and nations in the spirit of sportsmanship and goodwill. T……続きを見る

Following the emotional success of the I Olympiad of the Modern Era in Athens in 1896, the Olympic movement struggled through more than a decade of disappointment and uncertainty. It would not be un……続きを見る

The IX Olympiad, the ninth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins by exploring the Summer Games of Amsterdam, 1928, the first to feature the Olympic flame as well as the first to include track……続きを見る

In the terrible years leading up to and encompassing World War II, the Olympic movement endured a forced hiatus that lasted 12 long years. The London Games of 1948 marked the end of that dark period……続きを見る

The IV Olympiad of the Modern Era was scheduled to take place in Rome in 1908, but the eruption of Mount Vesuvius two years prior to the Games threw Italy into economic chaos, forcing Rome to withdr……続きを見る

In 1965 George Gmelch signed a contract to play professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers organization. Growing up sheltered in an all-white, affluent San Francisco suburb, he knew little of the……続きを見る

In the mid-1960s, George Plimpton talked his way into the Detroit Lions’ pre-season training camp and in doing so set the bar for participatory sports journalism. With his characteristic wit, Plimpt……続きを見る

Originally compiled in 1879 then revised and completed in 1885, this fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all Irish wolfhound fans. Many of the earliest books……続きを見る

The competition level in Little League has never been tougher, but the kids on the Jackie Robinson West team faced their own set of challenges on and off the baseball diamond. The Jackie Robinson We……続きを見る