Author Jim Afremow Description Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn’t necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most.Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division […]
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Out of Thin Air | Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia
Author Michael Crawley Description ‘Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical.’ Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans’Ethiopia is a place where I have been told that energy is controlled by angels and demons and where witchdoctors can help […]
Dock Ellis in the Country of Baseball
Author Donald Hall Description One of America’s finest poets joins forces with one of baseball’s most outrageous pitchers to paint a revealing portrait of our national game. Donald Hall’s forceful, yet elegant, prose brings together all the elements of Dock Ellis’s story into a seamless whole. The two of them, the pitcher and the poet, […]
Training for Climbing (3rd ed.) | The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance
Author Eric Horst Description Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. Praise for Training for Climbing“Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you’re just starting out or already ticking 5.13, you’ll find valuable information here to help you climb harder. This is the most complete and up-to-date training guide […]
Relentless | From Good to Great to Unstoppable
Author Tim S. Grover Description For more than two decades, legendary trainer Tim Grover has taken the greats—Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of relentless competitors in sports, business, and every walk of life—and made them greater. Now, for the first time ever, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and […]
Boatbuilding Manual, Fifth Edition (5th ed.)
Author Robert M. Steward Description Get the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classicSince its first publication in 1970, Boatbuilding Manual has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the offices of professional builders, and in the basement workshops of home builders. No other boatbuilding text has simultaneously served the disparate […]
The Impossible Climb | Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life
Author Mark Synnott Description INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES MONTHLY BESTSELLEROne of the 10 Best Books of March, Paste MagazineA deeply reported insider perspective of Alex Honnold’s historic achievement and the culture and history of climbing.“One of the most compelling accounts of a climb and the climbing ethos that I’ve ever read.”—Sebastian JungerIn Mark Synnott’s unique […]
Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism (3rd ed.) | Theoretical and Practical Dimensions
Author Cheryl Mallen Description Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of event managers and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, this is still the […]
The Midlife Cyclist | The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
Author Phil Cavell Description ‘I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.’ – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist’The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph’ – Cycling Plus’An amazing accomplishment… a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won’t want to put […]
Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook | How to Design, Install, and Recognize Proper Systems in Boats
Author Dave Gerr Description The First Ever Guide for Optimizing Boat SystemsThis guide is invaluable for anyone designing or installing mechanical systems on a new boat, retrofitting an existing boat, or evaluating a boat’s operating condition. Writing for designers, builders, owners, buyers, mechanics, surveyors, and insurers of sailboats, powerboats, and commercial vessels, Dave Gerr provides […]