Nature, recreation and sports / Sports & recreation

Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

by Phil Jackson & Hugh Delehanty

During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded...

Camping With Kids: Complete Guide to Car Tent and RV Camping

by Goldie Silverman

Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book....

Extreme Kids: HT Connect with Your Children Through Todays Extreme (and not so extreme) Sports

by Scott Graham

Whether you’re a longtime outdoorsperson looking to get your kids involved in the activities you loved B.C. (Before Children), or have no outdoor experience but want to enjoy a new sport alongside your children,...

The Appalachian Trail Hiker: Trail-Proven Advice for Hikes of Any Length

by Victoria Logue & Frank Logue

The Appalachian Trail Hiker is a one-stop guide to preparing for and hiking the A.T. Although primarily geared to prepare and sustain the intrepid thru hiker, the book is also a must-have for anyone who wishes...

Love with a Chance of Drowning

by Torre DeRoche

New love. Exotic destinations.

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

What could go wrong?

City girl Torre DeRoche isn't looking for love, but a chance encounter in a San Francisco bar sparks an instant connection with...

It's Time!: My 360-Degree View of the UFC

by Bruce Buffer

If you’re reading these words, chances are that you, like me, are a fan of the great sport we call MMA.

And if you’re a fan, then you probably recognize my face.

Yeah, that’s right—I’m that guy you...

Southern League: A True Story of Baseball, Civil Rights, and the Deep South's Most Compelling Pennant Race

by Larry Colton

"Birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States. Its ugly record of brutality is widely known. Negroes have experienced grossly unjust treatment in the courts. There have been...

This Cider Still Tastes Funny!: Further Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine

by John Ford

John Ford Sr. returns to the outdoors of Maine with "This Cider Still Tastes Funny! Further Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine," his follow-up to the highly popular and critically acclaimed "Suddenly, the...

The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Though the Heart of the Grand Canyon

by Kevin Fedarko

IN THE TRADITION OF THE PERFECT STORM AND SEABISCUIT, THE ENGROSSING TALE OF THE FASTEST BOAT RIDE EVER DOWN THE COLORADO RIVER THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON

IN THE WINTER OF 1983, the largest El Niño event on record—a...

The Cool Impossible: The Coach from "Born to Run" Shows How to Get the Most fromYour Miles-And FromYourself

by Eric Orton & Christopher Mcdougall

Featured in the bestselling book Born to Run, coach and performance guru Eric Orton has spent a lifetime learning and thinking about running and about the limitless possibilities of the human body and mind....

A Chance to Win

by Jonathan Schuppe

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist follows an embattled Little League team in inner-city Newark, revealing the complex realities of life in one of America’s most dangerous cities

When Rodney Mason, an ex-con...

How to Make Every Putt: The Secret to Winning Golf's Game Within the Game

by Joseph Parent

A simple and concise guide to confidence and skill in putting by a renowned golf instructor and the bestselling author of Zen Golf and Zen Putting

Dr. Joseph Parent is the highly sought-after PGA TOUR and LPGA...

International Book of Tennis Drills: Over 100 Skill-Specific Drills Adopted by Tennis Professionals Worldwide

by Professional Tennis Registry

Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one’s game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than...

The Bluffer's Guide to Hiking

by Simon Whaley

From 'Corbetts' to 'Cairns', and 'hills' to 'hillocks', here's everything you need to know to navigate not only the conversation.

162-0: Imagine a Cubs Perfect Season: A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Cubs History

by Dan McGrath & Bob Vanderberg

Imagining a year in which the lovable losers never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in Chicago Cubs history on every single day of the baseball calendar season,...

162-0: Imagine a Mets Perfect Season: A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Mets History

by Howie Karpin & David Wright

Imagining a year in which the New York Mets never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season,...

Simp-Lee the Best: My Autobiography

by Lee McCulloch

Rangers captain Lee McCulloch has experienced the ultimate highs and some desperate lows during six incredible years at Ibrox. From the joy of three-in-a-row to the searing pain of administration, the lifelong...

The Anatomy of a Golf Course: The Art of Golf Architecture

by Tom Doak

A key book for the golfer's library, exploring the intricacies of golf architecture-and how this knowledge can improve your golf game. Knowledgeable golfers and beginners alike will find The Anatomy of a Golf...

Rickey and Robinson: The Men Who Broke Baseball's Color Barrier

by Harvey Frommer

Rickey and Robinson is a dual biography tracing the convergence of the lives of two of baseball's most influential individuals in a special moment in sports and cultural history.

Bamboozled: An Incarcerated Boxer Goes Undercover for John McCain's Boxing Bill

by Joey Torrey & Joe Biel

In this introspective exploration of former boxer Joey Torrey's life, his past, his murder conviction, and his more than 30-year incarceration in a California state prison are each fine-tooth combed. Nearly...