Sports Books

"Knott Book" is an easy-to-follow, illustrated guide to tying a variety of knots that are commonly used at sea. With step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume will have you tying knots like a proficient sailor in no time at all, and it...

This is a vintage guide to training and managing a dog for hunting purposes, with chapters on breeding and selection, different methods of breaking, the various breeds of hunting dogs, the requirements of a trainer, and much more. Although old, it...

Horses-majestic and powerful beings that hold spiritual and emotional appeal-are a life passion for equestrians around the world. Whether you are an experienced or beginner equestrian, Sharing the Present helps horse lovers relate to their horses in a...

This book will highlight adverse athletic behavior as a global societal problem, backed up with key discussions among coaches, athletic directors, and, of course, the athletes themselves. Readers will find case studies of adverse athletic behavior...

The tiny Caribbean island nation of Dominica (pop. 73,000) has an identity problem. Often confused for the Dominican Republic, and with its banana-dependent economy shaky at best, it sets an unusual goal to make a mark on the global stage—qualify...

"One of Coach Kahrs' greatest and most lasting gifts to me as a person and as a coach myself was teaching me that before a team can experience winning, each person must "buy into" the program...the deep belief that what Coach is having us do in the way...

Experts agree that if you set a goal and track your progress, you'll succeed where others fail. Regular, moderate exercise is generally recognized as the closest thing to a fountain of youth, and A Row a Day for a Year, by author D.P. Ordway, supports...

Enjoy the thrill of hunting anytime you want with this collection of stories by Hank Huntington. As a young boy, Hank hunted with his father and later with college friends. As retirement approached, he began keeping a record of his adventures at www...

Brooks Eason and his best friend, Bobby Ariatti, live in the flatlands but love the mountains. They have explored the outdoors together for two decades, taking annual hiking trips to the mountains of the American West. This is the story of their first...

This book contains 27 topics geared towards players age 15 and older. The practical topics in this piece of work are designed to help the players understand the game in many ways. They will understand their roles and responsibilities in different phases...

This book is the story of a large group of football-playing teammates at their alma mater, Randolph-Macon College, in Ashland Virginia, during the period 1965-1970—the winningest six-year run in program history there. It has been written to...

Amos Alonzo Stagg (1862-1965) grew up one of eight children in a poor New Jersey family, graduated high school at 21 and worked his way through Yale. His goal was to become a Presbyterian minister, but he dropped out of Yale Divinity School because he...

Power walking, also known as fitness or speed walking, is gaining popularity as an aging population looks for workout options that are good for their bodies and good for their wallets. This book includes expert tips and techniques for starting or...

A left-handed batter in the NCAA's Division 1, Max Gordon still had a lot to live for, provided he would live at all. Facing a devastating loss--the death of his brother, Nick--and a life-threatening physical injury, he went on a transformative...

Ann had racked her brains to find some way of putting back into the larger community the kindly support and generosity of her small Tzaneen, South Africa, community. They had made it possible for her to participate in the 5,000m and 10,000m running...

Ok, so you can 'ride' your horse - now what? Are you ready to take your horse's training foundation to the next level?

In the early 1970s, the United States was much the same as in the radical '60s; Americans dying in Vietnam, anti-war demonstrations on college campuses, conflict between blacks and whites in most major cities. In predominantly white Dolton, a south...

This book is for hunters that wish to get involved in the sport of hog hunting with dogs. This book is for beginners and experts alike. Everyone will be able to use this book to quickly learn what they need to start hunting right away.

The re-birth of an idea from almost four decades past fuels this story of a pair of baseball fans who want to collectively chronicle the final season of their longtime home ballpark. In the skipper's scrapbook, poet and writer Thomas Porky McDonald...

Former LPGA Tour player, Christy Erb, tells the inside story of the climb to get onto the LPGA Tour. From the juniors to college golf to mini tour competition, you will read about the rocky route to get to the 'Big Show'. The secretive happenings of...

This book is designed for new horse race players who want to go from beginning to winning. The information contained in a question and answer format explains the basics of wagering on horses; how to place a wager; and strategies for picking winners. The...

Tang Soo Do The Way Of The Warrior In this book Grand Master Dominick Giacobbe gives the reader a complete understanding of the 2,000 year old Korean Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. This book is filled with philosophy, technology, terminology and the...

A Hockey Road Well Traveled tells of a Midwest boy from a basketball State, who fell in love with the game of hockey that was traditionally reserved for those from the North. A Hockey Road takes you on a youths journey from skating on ponds as a child to...

Have you ever wanted to own a camper van ? In this practical new book, office worker turned camper van converter, Colin Grace shows you, step by step how to convert a van into a bespoke camper van. Learn how to do it, how long it will take and how much...

You might be surprised at the contents of this book when you open it. I introduce self-defense techniques to you but they are very different from the techniques you ever know. Self-defense techniques of this book is so easy that you can learn them in...

Cold Oceans recounts Jon Turk's expeditions to some of the most inhospitable regions on earth. Even after being shipwrecked off Cape Horn, stopped by ice in the Northwest Passage, and beaten back by Arctic blizzards, Turk has followed an irresistible...

This book is not for the put-your-head-down-and-ride-like-the-wind-while-only-seeing-the-pavement-and-the-tire-in-front-of-you-rider. It is a primer for adults who want to get back into cycling but have been putting it off because they are unsure of how...

An autobiographically indulgent reflection on the goalie's eccentric art.

For a basketball team in the state of Indiana, winning a state championship is the ultimate achievement. Even the most talented and determined squads can fall victim to the rigors of the tournament series. Those who survive the long road trips and stiff...

The enthusiasm that I have for sports has led me to bring forth a work, encompassing many sports in which African Americans were not always privy to participate. In the effort to overcome this inequality, many challenges and struggles were experienced,...

There are 13 names hanging from the Memorial Coliseum rafters on the Fort Wayne Komets' retired banners. It's amazing how many of them experienced personal tragedies while growing up only to become successful in their careers. It's amazing how many of...

Basketball is played throughout the world, but it was all about Illinois when I played in High school. I was fortunate enough to go on to college and earn a college degree, but basketball in high school is still exciting regardless of where it takes you...

When he was a high school senior, Lloy Ball disappointed most people in his small Northeast Indiana community by turning down a chance to play basketball for Bobby Knight at Indiana University. Intead, Ball chose to play volleyball for his father at...

A Fisherman's Summer in Canada is a travelogue written by Frederick George Aflalo, first published in 1911. The book chronicles the author's experiences during a summer spent fishing in Canada. Aflalo provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of...

""A Complete Guide To Spinning And Trolling"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Otter in 1859. The book provides detailed instructions on how to fish for Pike and Jack using spinning and trolling techniques. It also includes tips on where to find...

""A Digest of the Laws Relating to the Game of This Kingdom"" is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing the hunting and shooting of game in England in the late 18th century. Written by John Paul, the book contains a collection of all...