Nature, recreation and sports / Sports & recreation

LUNGEING

by JUDY HARVEY & CAROLE VINCER

This practical and accessible guide to lungeing covers equipment and various training methods. It offers advice on the correction of many faults, particularly in the young horse, and gives instruction on the...

RIDING WESTERN

by Cherry Hill & CAROLE VINCER

An introduction to Western style riding covering breeds, saddle and tack, rider position and aids, ridden exercises and Western classes. Written by American award winning author/trainer Cherry Hill

Tae Kwon Do

by Sihak Cho

In this classic volume, illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, the author explains when, where, why, and how to best apply the deadly techniques of Tae Kwon Do. This book gives pinpoint explanations of the...

The Yankee Years

by Tom Verducci & Joe Torre

The definitive story of one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, Joe Torre's New York Yankees.

When Joe Torre took over as manager of the Yankees in 1996, they had not won a World Series title in...

Ninjutsu The Art of Invisibility: Facts, Legends, and Techniques

by Donn F. F. Draeger

Ninja-the very word inspires awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly and silently gave rise to popular legends of...

Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts

by Patrick McCarthy

In Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts:Koryu Uchinadi the Western reader has ready access, for the first time, to an extensive collection of the most important

documents written by and about Okinawa's most famous karate...

Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882 The Classical Japanese Art of Self-Defense

by Darrell Max Max Craig

Predecessor of Judo and precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, Jujitsu is a martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal days. For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense...

Ronaldo: The Obsession for Perfection

by Luca Caioli

From the author of the bestselling Torres and Messi, a revealing new biography of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. When a young Portuguese player with sublime abilities arrived at Manchester United in 2003,...

Torres: An Intimate Portrait of the Kid Who Became King

by Luca Caioli

A brand new biography of Liverpool and Premier League superstar, Fernando Torres, based on one-of-a-kind insider interviews with those closest to him ... and the player himself.  This is the story of a kid...

Fly Fishing Rudee Inlet

by Beau Beasley & King Montgomery

An excerpt from Fly Fishing Virginia. From small creeks to large rivers to coastal inlets and bays, Beau Beasley shows you where to fly fish in Virginia. Detailed maps, photographs, and Beasley's wisdom guide...

Spartan Warrior Circuit Training: The 300 Workout

by Jim McHale & Chohwora Udu

Spartan Warrior Circuit Training: The 300 Workout is a no-nonsense approach to high intensity fitness training based on the workout used by the cast of the film 300. This workout is intense, diverse, creative,...

Kevin Durant: An Unauthorized Biography

by Belmont and Belcourt and Be Biographies

Kevin Durant is a star on the rise. A six-foot, nine-inch small forward, Durant has worked his way into an elite class of NBA all-stars. The 2008 Rookie of the Year led the league in scoring in the 2009-10 season...

The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding: The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revis

by Arnold Schwarzenegger & Bill Dobbins

From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned...

Out of the Saddle

by Gawani Pony Boy

GaWaNi Pony Boy's unique approach to horses is captured in these five books from BowTie Press. GaWaNi Pony Boy is the founder and president of lyuptala University (lyuptala means "one-with" in Lakota), and online...

The Black Widow's Guide to Killer Pool: Become the Player to Beat

by Jeanette Lee & Adam Gershenson

Pool-playing legend Jeanette Lee--"the Black Widow," who wears only black during tournaments and devours her opponents--explains every aspect of playing to win, from holding the cue to performing combination,...

Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts: Kick-Ass Programs to Strengthen Muscles, Get Fit, and Take Your Endurance to the Next Level

by Brett Stewart & Jason Warner

HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESS

You certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major muscles—arms, legs, butt,...

Japan's Complete Fighting System Shin Kage Ryu

by Robin L. L. Rielly

Shin Kage Ryu jujutsu has existed as a fighting system since the nineteenth century, and the literal meaning of the three Chinese characters is "spirit shadow way." Originating in J apan and influenced by Okinawan...

Sumo: The Sport and The Tradition

by J A,. Sargeant

SUMO Japan's spectacular national sport, continues to maintain its popularity despite the inroads made in recent years by baseball. Millions continue to be

enthralled by the fifteen-day championship matches now...

Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever

by Jack McCallum

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. As a writer for Sports Illustrated,...

Your First Triathlon, 2nd Ed.: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week

by Joe Friel

Joe Friel is the top coach in triathlon and his book Your First Triathlon is the best-selling book for beginner triathletes. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons...