Sports Books

The component of school education which focuses on psychomotor learning through movement exploration and play is known as physical education. It also seeks to impart knowledge regarding the health benefits of regular exercise and balanced diet as well as...

Would you send your teenager into the Alaska wilderness to work for people you never met? On June 9, 1973, 16-year-old Michael Travis put an advertisement in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner looking for work. What he got was more than he bargained for...

Qìigrave;gōng Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment. Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy...

Build a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìigrave;gōng Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir). Chinese Qìgōng can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and...

Some of the most beautiful and challenging world-class rides for a serious cyclist are found in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, USA. What is a serious cyclist? Anyone who rides and loves bicycles and bicycling enough to continually and...

2009 reprint of 1887 First edition.First published in 1887, the first edition of the Art of Golf is considered a rarity. According to Bernard Davis, "The Art of Golf is not a book that even when it was first written could safely have been recommended to...

Reprint of the original 1940 edition. "The story you are about to read is a recital of my work for thirty-five years as a diver, on many types of assignments and in many kinds of circumstances and conditions. You will learn what I did; why, how, and for...

Trailblazers and Unsung Heroes: A License To Thrill- All-time Football Greats of Yesteryear, focuses on forgotten stars from the glorious past. Author Danny Jones has dedicated most of his life, over 50 years preserving the legacy and memories of...

"The celebrity phenomena of, say, LeBron James and Stephen Curry owe their possibility to a roster of names few outside of the state of Mississippi have ever heard: Coolidge Ball, Wilbert Jordan Jr., Larry Fry, and Jerry Jenkins. These barrier breakers...

Practical Qin Na Part Two: Foundational Training, Techniques and Methods, the second volume of Master Zhao Da Yuan's magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing), decisively puts the art of Qin Na on the map as complete system of effective...

Master Zhao Da Yuan Unveils Qin Na's Hidden SecretsPractical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text is Part One of Master Zhao Da Yuan's magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing). Although Qin Na techniques are...

One shot to perfection. . . This book unleashes what's between your ears and helps you make sense of it.About the Author: Lesley was a Great Britain international shooter for 20 years, in three different disciplines and won many medals; World and...

Zambia's penalty shoot-out triumph in the Final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations was an emotional end to the 28th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The tournament began back in 2010 with the first qualifying matches...

This book is unique in three ways: First, it recognizes that bridge is a social game, requiring two sets of partners. Since partners need to signal what they hold in their hand, it is necessary for them to establish an agreement as to what they will do...

Running With Zoé shares Dr. Kilbourne's personal journey to understand the deeper meanings of the games we play. The journey includes Dr. Kilbourne's creative and pioneering efforts in dance conditioning with the U.C.L.A.'s men's basketball team under...

Create your own destiny, and leave your own legacy in the world of football, with this new spin on football management. All you need is a pen, some paper, this book and a good memory, and you'll be on your way to winning trophies from 19 leagues, in 10...

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 1922. This fascinating book contains detailed descriptions of fifty six Waterloo Cups and their winners from 1867 to 1921. The illustrated contents also include: The Sport and Its Intricacies - Evolution of the Waterloo Cup - Bab...

Originally published 1934. A comprehensive survey of a popular sport. The illustrated contents include: The Greyhound – Coursing – “False Start” – Racing History – Leading Tracks – Controlling the Sport – Running a Greyhound Track – How to Keep and Run...

Originally published in London 1825. This is one of the earliest and most important books dealing with the greyhound. Chapters on History – Coursing – Breeding – Rearing - Ailments – Cures – etc. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating...

This early works is an extensive and informative guide to the subject of Fishing Tackle with Two hundred and fifty four illustrations and explanatory diagrams, it is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any keen angler. Contents...

Originally published in 1896. An illustrated Record of Names, Pedigrees, Performances and Running Weights of the Principal Greyhounds That Have Run for the last Fifty Years. Particulars of the Waterloo Cup and Enclosed Meetings from the Commencement...

Originally published in 1875. This early works is a comprehensive and informative guide to the art of shooting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We...

This handy little volume contains a concise guide to fly-fishing for chub and dace, with information on necessary equipment, various methods of catching these fish, comments on common problems, practical and useful hints, and much more. Written in...

This early works is a comprehensive and informative guide to Amature Boxing. Extensively illustrated throughout, it is thoroughly recommended to any boxing enthusiast with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest...

PREFACE: The present volume comprises the 24 chapters which appeared between July 11th and December 26th 1896. I have aimed to make a sketch of the boy or man of whom i wrote, so that the reader, gentle or otherwise, would know him as I thought I did,...

Originally published in 1838, this early work is a fascinating and highly illustrated look at the subject of deer stalking. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

Originally published in 1898, this early work contains a mass of varied and well digested information on the subject, and its value is further enhanced by a large number of finely executed illustrations. It contains much information that is still useful...

This vintage book is an illustrated manual for motor boat, launch and yacht owners; operators of marine gasoline engines, and amateur boat-builders. It is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, installation and operation of maritime motors,...

Introduction: In preparing the volume on Pike and Perch Fishing for the anglers library, the editors have availed themselves of the labours of a thoroughly practical angler of of long and varied experience. Perhaps there is no one living who has had...

Preface: The annual toll paid to Neptune in valuable lives should be a sufficient incentive for everyone to learn how to swim. The teaching of swimming should be made compulsory in every school and a perfect knowledge exacted of all who have the...

Originally published in 1904, this is a fascinating read for any Bridge enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and...

Written by the American author, Harrie Irving Hancock (1868-1922), this unique manual offers a detailed, practical introduction to the history and essential techniques of Jiu-Jitsu combat and provides an excellent companion for anyone interested in...

This edition was originally published in 1898. The well illustrated contents include detailed chapters on:- The Shotgun - Choice and Fit - Handling the Gun - Chokes - Loads and Loading - Shooting Positions - Game Shooting - Pigeons and Trap Shooting -...

Originally published in the 1930's. The author was a well known sportsman with much experience in working with many sporting dog breeds. This fascinating book contains much detailed history and anecdote which will prove of great interest to all who own...

Originally published in the 1930s. An exciting yet moving true story of a mans life and travels with nomadic Arabs and their world famous Arabian horses. Many illustrations and details of this wonderful breed of horse. Many of the earliest horse books,...

Originally published in 1867. The author was the designer and manufacturer of the famous Newhouse range of animal traps. This well illustrated book contains detailed chapters on:- Capturing All Kinds of Fur Bearing Animals - Curing Their Skins -...

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at hill-walking in the British Isles. Equally useful for the experianced and the novice, this extensively and beautifully illustrated handbook is a must-have guide for anyone who desires...

Originally published London 1924.  This fascinating book contains many anecdotes drawn from the author’s lifetime of roaming and stalking the deer forests of Scotland. The illustrated contents hold many tips, and much advice and observation on...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with instructions for trapping, tanning, fleshing, mounting, and all other related aspects. Complete with detailed diagrams and a wealth of useful tips, this classic handbook is highly recommended...

This vintage book contains a complete manual of the art of angling for roach, with comments on methodology, equipment, tactics, and other information useful to the roach fisherman. This book is written in simple, plain language and includes a wealth of...

Originally published in 1861, this fascinating book contains practical and scientific instructions in batting, bowling and fielding. Much of the information contained within is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

Originally published in 1877, this early work on The hunting grounds of the great west is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Chapters include; The Plains, Game and Indians as well as many more also extensively illustrated through out...

Originally published in 1879, this is a fascinating read for any breeding enthusiast with much of the information still being useful and practical today. Chapters include; Breeding as an Art, Variation, Cross Breeding and Period of gestation as well as...

This early works on The Hunting Fields with horse and hounds is an extensively illustrated guide to hunting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are...