Sports Books

James Bear believes that every experience-good or bad-is a chance to learn and grow in life, and that it is important to take our lumps, learn our lessons, and keep moving forward to achieve our dreams. In What's Your Game Plan?, Bear shares basic...

This book will examine the role of a police officer as we enter this technological, politically correct age. I hope to provide you with some insight into the law enforcement profession based on my years of service as a sworn police officer. Whether you...

This book recounts real situations and incidents that occurred over a lifetime of dedicated long-distance running. Some are funny, like an attempt to run faster by drinking vast quantities of cola, others bizarre as in a well-intentioned road race that...

There's no one in Rhode Island who has covered as many sporting events in as many places as Paul Kenyon.Over his fifty-year career as a journalist (including thirty-seven years at The Providence Journal), he covered the Boston Red Sox, the New England...

Your basic skills are intact; you love the game, but a nagging question remains, 'What does it take to complete my field goals, layups and free throws, consistently?' Swoosh, Shooting the Perfect Shot is here to take you through the process from shooting...

Bird dog performance events may not be what many people believe they are. This book takes the reader behind the scenes across the span of two years campaigning. The author reports from chapter to chapter on the progress of two dogs, one already a field...

Originally there were only 3 old palms. Over several generations of practitioners, 8 palm methods were compiled. From these 8 palm methods, 64 palm methods were derived. Thus we call the original 8 palm methods "old 8 palms" or "8 large palms". These...

Sheila Redgrave writes about her son Sir Steve Redgrave, the five times Olympic Gold Medallist which is based upon her own diary entries that she has religiously made each and every day of her life. The book depicts the Redgrave family life during the 30...

"BECOME A BETTER PUTTER: USING YOUR HEAD AND HANDS TO SINK MORE PUTTS" is the author's second book. His first work, "Hunting Adventures, From Father to Son" was published by AuthorHouse in 2006. Hunting and golf have been passionate recreational...

The Staande Mast Route (Dutch for Standing Mast Route) enables yachts with their masts up to transit nearly 1,000 kms of inland waterways in the Netherlands leading from Vlissingen close to the Belgian border as far as Delfzijl near the border with...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Originally published in 1905. This is a fascinating read for any sailing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The selection of a boat, II. The effect of the wind on a...

This early works on The Expert at the Card Table is a must have for any card playing enthusiast. To all lovers of card games it should prove interesting, and as a basis of card entertainment it is practically inexhaustible, with much of the information...

Colonel Hawker, who died in 1853 kept a diary of his sporting life from the age of 16. This illustrated book contains many of the highlights gleaned from his more than a quarter of a million words detailing his extraordinary exploits as probably...

This fascinating early work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the book shelf of all keen anglers and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents include: Roach Fishing; Barbel Fishing; The River Thames and its...

The book contains the recollections of one of the most noted big game hunters and explorers of Africa originally published in 1913. The book will appeal to every lover of wilderness adventure and every person who values the observations of an excellent...

Whether it's called soccer, football, or the world's game, soccer is fun and has been deemed the most popular sport in the world. Soccer is about motion. Physics is about the laws of motion, and it can be applied to ball games. Combining soccer and...

This is the perfect handbook for any baseball coach. From Little league to college, any coach will find Stuper's tips helpful in making your players and team as good as they can be. It covers all aspects of the game and will be invaluable as you begin to...

No sport has experienced such a tremendous growth in popularity in the U.S. in the past few years as soccer. Soccer is now played everywhere around the globe.This book has been written to present the experience of a man over the years.The knowledge...

""Walks in Edinburgh"" is a travel guidebook written by Scottish author Robert Chambers in 1825. The book is a detailed account of the city of Edinburgh, its history, and its various landmarks and attractions. Chambers takes the reader on a series of...

Walks In And Around London is a guidebook published in 1884 by Jonathan, who is referred to as Uncle in the book. The book provides a detailed description of various walks that can be taken in and around London. The walks are organized by location, with...

""Two Winters in Norway"" is a travelogue written by Arthur Edmund Spender, chronicling his experiences during two winter holidays spent in Norway. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing Spender's snowshoeing and sleigh...

Trout Fishing and Sport in Maoriland is a book written by George Douglas Hamilton and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to trout fishing in New Zealand, also known as Maoriland. It covers a range of topics related to trout fishing,...

Trouting In Norway is a book written by Edmund Francis Burton in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fishing for trout in the rivers and lakes of Norway. It covers everything from the best locations to fish, the equipment needed, and...

Travel and Big Game is a book written by Percy Selous and published in 1897. The book is a memoir of Selous' travels through Africa, where he hunted big game and explored the continent's wilderness. Selous was a renowned big-game hunter and explorer who...

""Tracks and Tracking"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of tracking, written by Josef Brunner and originally published in 1909. The book covers a wide range of topics related to tracking, including the anatomy of tracks, the identification of...

Tournament Casting And The Proper Equipment is a book written by Louis Stopford Darling in 1907. The book is a guide to tournament casting, which is a sport that involves casting a fishing line as far as possible using specialized equipment. The book...

The Tourist's Guide to the Upper Engadine is a comprehensive travel guide written by M. Caviezel in 1877. The book is specifically designed to help tourists navigate the Upper Engadine region of Switzerland, providing detailed information on the area's...

The book ""Tourists' Guide to Sutherland and Caithness"" by Hew Morrison, published in 1883, is a comprehensive guidebook for travelers visiting the northern regions of Scotland. The book provides detailed descriptions of the various places of interest,...

Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England: His Life and Pugilistic Career is a biography of the famous English boxer Tom Sayers, written by Henry Downes Miles and originally published in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of Sayers' life, from his...

Through The Stable And Saddle Room is a book written by Arthur Thomas Fisher and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive guide to horse care, covering topics such as stable management, feeding, grooming, and veterinary care. It also includes...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Three Days On The White Mountains"" is a book written by Benjamin Lincoln Ball, detailing his perilous adventure on Mount Washington during October 25-27, 1855. The book is a first-hand account of Ball's experiences during the three-day expedition,...

The Yachtman�������s and Amateur Sailor�������s Primer, written by Thomas Robinson Warren and published in 1863, is a comprehensive guide for those interested in seamanship and navigation. The book provides practical advice and tips for amateur sailors,...

The Yachtsman�������s Handybook For Sea Use is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. H. Rosser in 1877 for yachtsmen and sailors. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sailing, including navigation, seamanship, safety, and maintenance. It...

""The Fisherman's Magazine and Review V1: April to December, 1864"" is a comprehensive guide to fishing during the mid-19th century. Written by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell, an experienced angler and author, this book covers a wide range of topics related to...

The Hunting Countries of England V2, Parts 4-6: Their Facilities, Character, and Requirements, A Guide to Hunting Men is a book written by Edward Pennell Elmhirst and published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to the hunting regions of England,...

The Horse And The Hound: Their Various Uses And Treatment, Including Practical Instructions In Horsemanship And Hunting is a book written by Nimrod in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the various uses and treatment of horses and hounds,...

The Camper's Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in camping and outdoor living. First published in 1908, the book was written by Thomas Hiram Holding, a pioneer of the camping movement in Britain. The book covers a wide range of...

The Life of Sir Charles J. F. Bunbury V2 (1906) is a biographical book written by Charles James Fox Bunbury about the life of his father, Sir Charles J. F. Bunbury. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and covers the later years of Sir...

""The Special Kinesiology of Educational Gymnastics"" is a book written by Nils Posse in 1894. It is a comprehensive guide to the science of kinesiology and its application to educational gymnastics. The book is divided into two parts. The first part...

The Racehorse in Training is a book written by William Day and published in 1880. It is a comprehensive guide to training racehorses, with a particular focus on racing and racing reforms. The book covers a range of topics, including the selection of...

The Field Sports Of France: Being A Practical View Of Hunting, Shooting And Fishing, On The Continent (1847) is a book written by Roderic O'Connor. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field sports that can be enjoyed in France, including...

The Illustrated Handbook of North Wales is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Hicklin in 1853. It is designed to assist tourists, antiquarians, and anglers in exploring the northern region of Wales. The book includes detailed descriptions of the...

""The Horse In All His Varieties And Uses: His Breeding, Rearing And Management, Whether In Labor Or Rest"" is a comprehensive guide to the world of horses written by John Lawrence and first published in 1829. The book covers a wide range of topics...

""The Prince Goes Fishing"" is a children's book written by Elizabeth Duer and published in 1906. The story follows a young prince who sets out on a fishing trip with his tutor. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...