Chalk It Up! Over 160 Ideas
Chalk It UP!!! Whether a line is drawn or a maze designed, young children discover their capabilities and the joy of creative expression through chalk activities. Turn fun-filled outdoor play into body-building and brain-connecting experiences. Enhance problem-solving, language, math, and literacy skills. Included within are a compilation of over 160 constructive ideas and alternative activities with step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, proposed open-ended questions, journal pages to record ideas, and, in some cases, fun facts. Educational components are introduced, and suggestions are presented for different ages and stages to challenge children at different levels. Use one activity for young children to practice their ABCs, with the understanding that older children can use a variation of the same activity to review more challenging concepts. Active participation is encouraged to foster social interaction. Chalk play can stimulate the senses, help develop fine and gross motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and promote hands-on learning. It remains an inexpensive means of entertainment that offers a messy world of possibilities without electricity or having to recharge, so CHALK IT UP! For toddlers, preschoolers, and children in early primary grades.
Touchdown Under
Embark on a Rousing Quest through Rugby League LoreImagine unlocking a world where adrenaline surges through roaring stadiums, where every tackle, kick, and try tells a tale of passion and prowess. "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" is your all-access pass to the riveting universe of one of the most exhilarating sports on the planet. As an American, you're no stranger to the thrill of sports, but what awaits you in these pages is a voyage into the heart of Australia's beloved game.Plunge into the Introduction, and feel the pulse of the crowd as you discover the pleasure of the try. With each turn of the page, gain in-depth knowledge starting from Chapter 1, unraveling the essence of Rugby League, the game's origins, and what sets it apart from its cousin Rugby Union. By detangling the sometimes perplexing rules and terms of the game, you ensure you're as ready for kickoff as the players on the field.Ever wondered about the strategic depth beneath those muddy uniforms and bruised shins? Chapters 2 through 8 meticulously guide you across the field, through the crucial roles of each team position, right into the intricate nuances of game structure. Get to grips with the unique scoring system, the tactical ballet of the play-the-ball, and the decisive power of the tackle.Submerge yourself in the exhilarating spectacle of the NRL season, from the electrifying regular season games to the climactic Grand Final detailed in Chapter 9. Relive history and stir your spirit with Chapter 11's recounting of spine-tingling moments in NRL history, making you feel every heart-stopping play and groundbreaking achievement.For the prospective fan abroad, the Appendices serve as your trusty compass to navigating matchdays from afar, solidifying your burgeoning fandom. Let "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" be the companion that transforms you from a curious onlooker to a devoted aficionado of this dynamic sport. Adopt a new legacy, and join the legion of Rugby League enthusiasts today!
SkateGuard
Every elite young hockey player dreams of a career in the sport they love-but few are truly prepared for everything that comes with it. SkateGuard is a guide for elite athletes and their families who want to build success that lasts beyond the rink. Rob Martini, who brings firsthand experience as an international-level hockey coach and former elite player, and Mike Jaczko bring decades of experience advising professional athletes and managing the complex financial lives of players. Through SkateGuard, they extend that expertise to the next generation, helping young players and parents make smart choices in a competitive and often unforgiving world. This new edition looks well beyond money, offering real-world lessons on personal branding, sponsorship deals, media and social pressures, billeting, mental wellness, and building a trusted team of advisors. Grounded in real stories and practical guidance, SkateGuard empowers players to take control of their paths-on the ice, off the ice, and for the long run.
The Neural Map of Swimming
The Neural Map of SwimmingPhase-by-Phase Performance Architecture in Competitive SwimmingCompetitive swimming performance is rarely limited by conditioning alone. More often, performance ceilings emerge from subtle coordination instability under race intensity.The Neural Map of Swimming presents a structured, phase-based framework for understanding how swimming speed is organized - and how it is lost.Rather than focusing solely on technique instruction or psychological motivation, this book examines race performance through a neurological lens. It maps competitive swimming into distinct phases and identifies where timing, rhythm, and output are either stabilized or compromised.The book analyzes: Start classification and block exit organizationUnderwater breakout integrationStroke rhythm stabilizationTurn re-acceleration and neural reorganizationMid-race micro-fragmentationLate-race coordination compressionThe final 15 meters under fatigue pressureBecause water removes ground feedback and amplifies small timing disruptions, the nervous system continuously regulates output based on perceived stability. When instability rises, speed is often quietly reduced.This book provides coaches with a diagnostic structure to identify where permission drops occur within the race model and how training can be designed to expand tolerance without compromising coordination integrity.Event-specific considerations include: Sprint architecture (50m)Speed preservation (100m)Rhythm endurance (200m)Phase breakdown across strokesDesigned for high-performance swim coaches, collegiate programs, national federations, and serious competitive swimmers, The Neural Map of Swimming offers a clear structural lens for understanding race execution beyond conventional conditioning models.This is a technical reference for practitioners working at the performance edge.
Reeds Weather Handbook 3rd Edition
An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to - and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide explains how the weather works and how to understand and use all forms of marine weather information, whether for day sailing or long coastal and offshore passages. This new edition updates availability and usage of computer-generated forecasts with a glimpse into the AI future. Climate change impacts on sailors are described and there is a scientifically correct description of the Coriolis effect. With practical explanations, helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.
Hovercraft Racer
The Adventures of a Hovercraft Designer and RacerQualified agricultural engineer and speed enthusiast, Graham Nutt is a twice UK Formula One Hovercraft Champion and a one time European Champion. This book charts his 40 year racing career from hovering wheelbarrows to ultimate speed machines, taking in engineering breakthroughs and the development of the sport to the state it is today.In-between running his own irrigation equipment company and starting a family, Graham has spent his life building and modifying vehicles. He began with downhill karts and bicycles, then moved to cars and motorhomes, before finding his place in the burgeoning field of hovercraft building.Not only did Graham design and build a whole range of craft, he went on to race them with great success, winning multiple championships and pushing the sport of hovercraft ever further. In this book, you will find the adventure of hovercraft development from its very beginning to the present day, from the point of view of a longtime designer and racer.Fully illustrated in colour and black-and-white throughout, including many rare archive photos of hovercraft racing from the 1970s to the present day.
Comedians Talking Baseball
What if a few dozen of the best storytellers in the world wrote about the game they loved? Answer: You'd get a splendid book!The similarities between young road comics and young baseball players are many, and you'll find some terrific behind-the-scenes stories here about when the two worlds intersected. This one-of-a-kind book contains both the hysterical and the poignant. You can read straight-up jokes and touching personal memories. You'll visit the ballyards and the comedy showrooms. There is also a big scoop of baseball history. It's everything baseball through the eyes of top nightclub and TV comedians. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll want a hot dog and beer from the concession stand.Over 40 professional stand-up comics contributed stories to Comedians Talking Baseball. Collectively, they played most every comedy club in America and throughout the English-speaking world during stand-up's Golden Age of the 1980s and 90s. These guys and gals did sets on all the major television shows. The writers of these stories have won numerous Emmy Awards. They've written screenplays and stage plays and penned scripts for TV shows that range from Seinfeld to King of the Hill to Rugrats. There are joke writers for Letterman and Leno and Saturday Night Live. In these enjoyable pages, they all turn their complete attention to baseball.
Barbel Days
Barbel Days is a reflective and richly detailed angling memoir from lifelong coarse fisherman Colin Woods, chronicling decades spent pursuing roach and barbel on some of southern England's most storied rivers.Living within easy reach of the Hampshire Avon, Woods has come to know its glides, runs and hidden swims with rare intimacy. His patient, observant approach has yielded numerous double-figure barbel and specimen roach, often from overlooked stretches that other anglers pass by. Drawing on a lifetime's experience, he recounts memorable captures, changing river conditions, seasonal tactics, and the friendships forged along Britain's riverbanks.More than a fishing diary, this book is a celebration of traditional UK coarse fishing - the quiet discipline, watercraft knowledge and respect for nature that define the sport. With vivid descriptions of river landscapes and candid reflections on angling life, Barbel Days will appeal to dedicated specimen hunters, river anglers, and readers who value thoughtful writing about the natural world.An authentic contribution to contemporary British angling literature.
Parrot Heaven
BDTH! The Foveaux Fisherman Facebook page posts this acronym to advise Rakiura Stewart Islanders to batten down the hatches before severe weather events. New Zealand's southernmost librarian Maudie Sanderson reckons this warning could be applied to her life in general these days. Haunted by a parrot and falsely accused of soliciting d**k pics, Maudie navigates a minefield of rabbit holes and mental health crises as she struggles to be a fit and proper person in a pandemic-hungover world. Sidelined by buggered knees, the avid runner needs projects to maintain sanity.Island life keeps her busy. Maudie is drawn into an axe cult, discusses The Epic of Gilgamesh in a jailhouse book club, and mis-manages a community astronomy course. When a shocking crime wreaks havoc on her family, she dons her deerstalker cap and dives into the investigation.All the while, Maudie feels a growing kinship with the ancient desert king Gilgamesh, as the words from 5,000-year-old clay tablets guide her through life's myriad mysteries.
Sports Talk
It's "game on" in uncovering the many sports-inspired terms, expressions and sayings that populate our everyday language! That's the challenge that this book takes on, using a "playbook" for each sport.After "going for the fences" and "covering all the bases" in the sport of baseball, the "ball is kept rolling," despite many a "sticky wicket," through the long-running game of cricket.In due course, football "kicks off" with continuing commentary from the author as "armchair quarterback," after which it's "out of the gate" with "wire-to-wire" coverage of horse racing.Finally, a "blow-by-blow account" of the sweet science of boxing is followed by "play-by-play accounts" of more than 35 other sports that have been added to the game-day lineup.The discussion is enlivened by lots of sports humour and anecdotes along with quotations from sports personalities. Many of the words from those who are sportingly wise may sound quite familiar, much like "d矇j? vu all over again.".
Sports Talk
It's "game on" in uncovering the many sports-inspired terms, expressions and sayings that populate our everyday language! That's the challenge that this book takes on, using a "playbook" for each sport.After "going for the fences" and "covering all the bases" in the sport of baseball, the "ball is kept rolling," despite many a "sticky wicket," through the long-running game of cricket.In due course, football "kicks off" with continuing commentary from the author as "armchair quarterback," after which it's "out of the gate" with "wire-to-wire" coverage of horse racing.Finally, a "blow-by-blow account" of the sweet science of boxing is followed by "play-by-play accounts" of more than 35 other sports that have been added to the game-day lineup.The discussion is enlivened by lots of sports humour and anecdotes along with quotations from sports personalities. Many of the words from those who are sportingly wise may sound quite familiar, much like "d矇j? vu all over again.".
A Fishable Feast
From crystal-chalk streams to saltwater flats, untamed jungles, and cascading mountain streams, this collection literally offers up the "tastes" of the most epic fly-fishing adventures in the world. Fly fishing is ultimately less about catching fish and more about the experience--uniquely beautiful places and the people you meet along the way. A hugely important part of destination fishing is the post-angling gathering--often centered around local dishes. The food is what distinguishes these special places, and food is the medium through which fond memories are brought back to life. Each of the twenty destinations in this book features stunning original photos and a unique story about a fishing adventure. And each chapter is capped off with a few recipes--ranging from appetizers to main courses, drinks, and desserts--that exude the flavors of these special places, including fresh salmon and wild mushroom tarts from Normandy, France; baked halibut with wild berry glaze from Alaska; fish tacos and shrimp guacamole from Baja California, Mexico; and much more. Whether a world-traveling angler, someone dreaming of taking a first trip, or an armchair angler or traveler, all will appreciate the complete joy of fly fishing portrayed in these pages.
Ironclad Iron-Play
Ironclad Iron-play is the second book in the Tee It Up series. The first book in the series laid the mental groundwork for making tough decisions on the course. In Ironclad Iron-play, we learn to put that toughness to use in mastering the scoring clubs in golf: the irons.The gap between a 15-handicap and single digits isn't talent. It's iron play.This book shows you how to close that gap.Once you're on the fairway, getting to the green and close to the pin, positions you for a low score.IRONCLAD IRON-PLAY IS YOUR ROADMAP TO WHAT ALL GOLFERS WANT: A LOW HANDICAP.Its an ultimate guide to moving from a 15-handicap to upper single figures or lower."Written by a fellow golfer who's walked the path, in the same no nonsense caddie style as the first book, it cuts straight to what all great golfers possess: honest self-assessment, purposeful practice, and smart course management."Inside this book: Championship iron shots are decoded: how the famous clutch shots of Watson, Nicklaus, Spieth, Fitzpatrick and others reveal about preparation and commitmentThe iron swing setup fundamentals, and what to ignoreDistance and trajectory control on the course, not just the rangePractice drills for developing swing resilienceCourse management strategies that will save you 3 strokes per round, without changing your swingPersonal yardage chart, pre-shot routine checklist, and quick-reference drill guidesIn twelve months from now, you could be a 7-handicap hitting ten greens per round. Your iron play could be reliable, your position play more strategic. Your path to becoming that golfer is in this book.Ironclad Iron-play will teach you: To know your real numbers and why golfers overestimate their distancesTo examine elite players for clues to great iron playTo execute under pressure with a good pre-shot routineTo practice with purpose with proven drillsTo think your way around the course to avoid trouble and create birdie chancesTo build a 90 day framework and track your progress with confidence.Read this book. Apply the advice. Track your progress. And watch your handicap drop.This is book two in the Tee It Up series.The series aims to build complete golfers through mental game mastery and technical excellence.185 pages 40,000 words Includes practical templates and drill guides
The Rescue
'The Rescue' is a compelling short read adaptation of Kittie Lambton's prizewinning entry to the Westgate Literary Festival 2019.The arrival of a sailing yacht named Madeline to the shores of Westgate-on-Sea in Kent, England, marks a turning point in the lives of a visual artist, a mechanic, a Syrian refugee and a fiddle player who plays Klezmer, Classical and Celtic Folk Music. And so begins a heart warming and uplifting tale of discovery; where acts of kindness and community spirit are rewarded with life-changing consequences that bring hope, opportunity and good fortune to all those who have the courage to embrace strangers.
Angling Sketches
Angling sketches offers a reflective and gently humorous exploration of the fishing life, focusing on the quiet pleasures found in persistence, patience, and the unpredictable rhythm of the natural world. The opening pages present the narrator's candid acknowledgment of being far from expert, noting frequent mishaps with gear, incomplete knowledge, and the often fruitless effort of casting without reward. Yet these imperfections become part of the charm, revealing how enjoyment arises not from mastery but from the steady companionship of rivers, shifting weather, and the calming solitude of the outdoors. Early reflections highlight tranquil landscapes, moments of stillness, and the quiet satisfaction that accompanies even the smallest progress. The book embraces the idea that the value of angling lies in its ability to slow time, sharpen observation, and bring a sense of renewal. Through lighthearted recollection and honest self-assessment, the work portrays fishing as an experience shaped more by appreciation and resilience than by success, encouraging readers to find meaning in simple pursuits.
Lifeguard Ken Tells All
Have you ever struggled in the ocean? Things can quickly get scary in the surf, even under ideal conditions. Rip currents can emerge without warning and sweep unsuspecting bathers into deeper water. Lifeguard Ken Tells All brings simple, effective strategies to readers from the witty perspective of a seasoned ocean lifeguard.Lifeguard Ken Tells All looks at three components of safer bathing: first, understanding how the ocean works; second, effectively responding to danger; and third, coping with a reflex as dangerous as the ocean--our own panic.For twenty-six summers author Ken Cassie worked as a lifeguard on Atlantic Coast beaches, taking part in one thousand rescues. In recent years, danger in the surf has increased. Larger numbers of people now bathe before and after lifeguard hours, as well as before and after the traditional beach season. Such changes have increased the chances of drowning. The need to understand surf dynamics is greater than ever.Using anecdotes and drawing upon personal experiences, Ken takes you through the tumbling surf with wry humor. But you'll need your wits to survive "The Great Deceiver" when the calm, inviting water becomes a churning washtub--and you are the laundry.
Basketball for Dummies
Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offense, playing defense, and rebounding. Get the inside scoop on high school, college, professional, and international leagues--including the wildly popular and exciting women's game--so you can follow the intricacies of play as you support your favorite team. This edition covers the latest changes to the sport, keeping coaches, fans, and players up to date with essential basketball knowledge. Find all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions Learn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules Get caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world Improve your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider Basketball For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.
Coach to Coach
More than just wins and losses, sports build character and relationships, promote personal growth, and provide purpose. James Avery's Coach to Coach brings a fresh and holistic approach to coaching the athletes at all levels of sport. Based on 25 years of personal experience, both successes and failures, this reflective and practical guide is written from the perspective of a longtime high school football coach and former player. With an engaging and faith-based take on coaching that goes beyond strategy and physical training, Coach Avery emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole athlete. Players are not just physical performers but also emotional, mental, and spiritual beings. With Coach to Coach, he shares a dynamic, evolving coaching style that is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in foundational values. Whether new to coaching or a longtime expert, this book offers any coach a deeper, more meaningful approach to the profession and how it affects the lives of athletes.
Coach to Coach
More than just wins and losses, sports build character and relationships, promote personal growth, and provide purpose. James Avery's Coach to Coach brings a fresh and holistic approach to coaching the athletes at all levels of sport. Based on 25 years of personal experience, both successes and failures, this reflective and practical guide is written from the perspective of a longtime high school football coach and former player. With an engaging and faith-based take on coaching that goes beyond strategy and physical training, Coach Avery emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole athlete. Players are not just physical performers but also emotional, mental, and spiritual beings. With Coach to Coach, he shares a dynamic, evolving coaching style that is compassionate, thoughtful, and grounded in foundational values. Whether new to coaching or a longtime expert, this book offers any coach a deeper, more meaningful approach to the profession and how it affects the lives of athletes.
From Where Lions Speak
When a lifelong dream refuses to fade, it becomes a calling.For Doug Andonian, Africa was that calling-a place he first met in the pages of a borrowed magazine and spent a lifetime longing to stand within.From Where Lions Speak follows Doug's remarkable journey from an ordinary New England childhood to the heart of the African bush, where the wild delivers lessons no classroom ever could. In landscapes alive with predator and prey, he confronts fear, finds unexpected peace, and discovers a profound sense of belonging he never knew was missing.Raw, reflective, and deeply human, this memoir reveals how the most dangerous places can also be the most healing-and how a single dream, held onto long enough, can lead us home.
The River Wild
The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon has a well-deserved reputation for whitewater--the feature that draws many boaters to the raging torrent amidst its spectacular chasms. This guide offers a literary guide down the river, through each rapid. Embark on an unforgettable adventure down the mighty Colorado River in The River Wild: A Celebrated Journey down the Whitewater Rapids of the Grand Canyon. Former professional river guide Cecil Kuhne takes readers through 225 miles of towering canyon walls, surging currents, and legendary rapids that have challenged explorers for over 150 years. From the historic first descent of John Wesley Powell's expedition to the modern thrill-seekers navigating Lava Falls, Crystal, and Hance, this book captures the heart-pounding excitement of whitewater rafting. With vivid descriptions of the canyon's breathtaking geology, lush flora, and abundant wildlife, Kuhne blends history, adventure, and natural beauty into an immersive journey. Whether you're a seasoned river runner or an armchair explorer, The River Wild offers a front-row seat to one of the world's most exhilarating river expeditions.
Skate Obsession
Rider? Trick? Trucks? Santa Cruz? Skate Obsession plunges readers into the exhilarating world of skateboarding. Retrace the history of skateboarding and its iconic brands, meet the legendary riders, and learn all about the skater universe in this fully illustrated book. From fashion to film, music to art, and the Olympics to video games, here--at last!--is a complete guide to all aspects of skateboarding culture. Learn how the activity rose to the heights of cool, decipher the (previously unwritten) skater code of conduct, and discover the trends that have turned skate life into an obsession for the past seventy-five years. Invented by surfers as a way to kill time between waves, skateboarding rose from its "anti-sport" roots in 1950s Californian youth subculture to its place today as a global cultural phenomenon. Perfect for novice riders, this book covers skateboard anatomy, a dictionary of key terms, and a guide to the tricks--the ollie, flip, grab, grind, manual, shove-it, slide, and wall ride--along with their infinite combinations and accompanied by step-by-step illustrations. Diehard skate obsessives can take a visual deep dive into all facets of the sport's history through profiles of epic skate locations, headline skateboarders such as Tony Hawk and Nyjah Huston, and popular and cult brands that cater to skaters. Riding a balance between the rebellious spirit and mainstream appeal of skateboarding--which draws generations of young audiences worldwide--and cementing its status as a lifestyle choice that transcends even the sport itself, the ever-evolving world of skateboarding is obsessively fascinating.
Rodeo
A dust-laden breeze sweeps across the Montana plains, where youth and hardship collide beneath the open sky. In the shadow of wide-brimmed hats and the thrum of hooves, a young man stands poised at the edge of tradition and change, his fate entwined with the legacy of a storied ranch and the relentless spectacle of rodeo adventure. Set against the evocative backdrop of the 1920s, this coming-of-age tale pulses with the raw energy of the American West, inviting readers into a world where family bonds are tested by ambition and the land itself is both adversary and inheritance. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this novel has been meticulously restored for today's and future generations. Its pages capture the spirit of western fiction at its finest, blending the grit of cowboy stories with the nuanced storytelling that made early historical novels so enduring. The narrative draws upon the unique rhythms of ranch life, painting vivid portraits of Montana's untamed landscape while exploring the universal struggles of growing up and forging identity. Echoes of B.M. Bower's most beloved works-such as the iconic Chip of the Flying U-resonate throughout, offering both long-time aficionados and new readers a rare glimpse into the era's cultural heartbeat. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, preserving the artistry and authenticity of a genre that shaped literary history. Whether you are seeking an immersive escape into a bygone world or enriching a classic collection, this restored work stands as a testament to the enduring allure of young adult fiction set amid the dust and dreams of the West. Its return is a celebration of heritage, courage, and the timeless journey from youth to adulthood on the wild frontier.
Ridge Lines
Most summit stories start at the top. This one starts in the kitchens, rope queues, radio tents, and dark pre-dawn corridors where other people's lives are already at stake. It follows sherpa mountaineering labour, high altitude porters, cooks, weather readers, and rescuers across Himalayan and Andean routes, showing how every step a client takes rests on a dense web of contracts, favours, and quiet expertise. Instead of repeating familiar hero narratives, the book treats the mountain as a workplace. It traces mountain village economies that depend on a few short seasons, unpacks himalaya climbing ethics and debates over fair pay, and listens to andes expedition workers weighing risk against school fees and medical bills. Rescue scenes and rescue stories mountains reveal who is expected to step forward when things go wrong and who pays the price long after helicopters leave. Along the way, the book spotlights women high altitude work, shifting roles for younger crews, and the uneasy balance of risk and reward climbing offers to whole communities. For readers who love big peaks but feel uneasy about behind the summit myths, it offers a more honest, grounded way to read expedition photos. The promise is simple: once you see how many hands are on the rope, you will never look at a summit shot the same way again.
Superyacht Success
'Entertaining, authoritative, and fascinating.'- Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of The Oligarch's Daughter 'This book contains gold ... I highly recommend it to anyone working within the industry.'- Tim Clarke, Director of Quay Group 'A book filled with honesty, valuable advice and plenty of reality.'- Martin Redmayne, Chairman & Editor in Chief of The Superyacht Group / The Superyacht Agency An insider's guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey. I have made a life's career within the superyacht community, and in Superyacht Success I share this openly. This is for readers who want to start or continue a career in the superyacht industry, as well as for those who want an insight into the most amazing workplace. Superyacht Success is an audience with one of the most experienced superyacht captains in the business, and gives you the insider's take on the culture of the industry, how to get hired and how to thrive as you progress through the ranks - handling the demand for absolute perfection at all times, yet avoiding the easy trap of allowing yachting to become your life. - Section 1 provides an overview of the industry and its history. - Section 2 examines getting hired (detailing useful qualifications and experience, and advice on agencies and interviews), embracing being new, understanding life on board, and typical career pathways. - Section 3 covers questions of leadership: establishing a culture of openness and trust, setting boundaries, dealing with the demands of perfectionism. - Section 4 dives into questions of captaincy: communication and crafting a superyacht life well lived. -Section 5 comprises of an invaluable toolbox of advice and techniques for crew at all levels from boat handling to briefing teams. -Chapters also feature '10 Dos and Don'ts' boxes, as well as insights from other high-profile professionals within the industry. This is the definitive insider's guide to the normally shielded world of Superyachts, and clearly sets out what crew need to know to progress and succeed.
The Mahi Way - Choosing Right Over Popular
This book is based on 30 years of hands-on experience running P&Ls across markets and building brands the unglamorous way, the way that works. The ideas are simple, often hard to execute, and focused on building something that lasts.If that resonates, you won't regret spending your money and time.I have known Mahijeet since 2010 - initially as a client and now as a trusted friend. His journey, principles, and practices deserve to be documented, and believe this book will serve as a powerful guide for anyone who aspires to lead with authenticity and build organisations that stand the test of time. The unique company culture he built, uncommon and often unheard of, is reflected in the loyalty of both his employees and clients.
The Unwritten System
The Unwritten System is a work on performance under pressure that examines why effort, instruction, and explanation often stop producing reliable results at advanced levels of practice. It is written for professionals who operate in environments where execution, timing, and coordination matter more than motivation or belief.Across elite sport and other high-stakes performance domains, individuals frequently encounter a point where progress becomes conditional. Training intensifies, preparation becomes more sophisticated, and attention to detail increases-yet outcomes fluctuate. Performance begins to depend on context, timing, and the absence of interference rather than on effort alone. This book addresses that structural shift.Rather than offering methods, drills, or techniques, The Unwritten System explores elite performance systems from an architectural perspective. It examines how execution is organized, how timing stabilizes, and how coordination is disrupted when conscious control outlives its usefulness. The book argues that many breakdowns attributed to psychology, confidence, or mindset are in fact consequences of how learning and instruction interact with the nervous system at later stages of development.Drawing on decades of observation across high-level training environments, the work traces a recurring pattern: effort stops predicting outcome, instruction becomes interference, and systems narrow in the name of control. This shift does not represent weakness or failure, but a change in how performance must be organized to remain intact under pressure.The book challenges linear models of improvement commonly found in modern coaching theory. It examines the limits of instruction, the difference between implicit learning and conscious regulation, and why explanation can interfere with execution when speed, consequence, and timing are compressed. In doing so, it reframes collapse not as a psychological lapse, but as a structural signal.The Unwritten System is not a coaching manual and does not provide tools to apply. It offers orientation rather than instruction, clarifying why high-level performers often feel that they have "done everything right" while still encountering ceilings they cannot explain. Its focus is on execution and timing, learning and coordination, and the underlying structure that allows performance to remain coherent under pressure.Written for advanced athletes, experienced coaches, and practitioners working within high-level performance systems, this book serves as a conceptual foundation rather than a guide. It is the first volume of a three-part work examining performance structure, breakdown, and restoration.
Henry Aaron
"Trying to throw a fastball past Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster."-Curt Simmons, pitcher Henry Aaron is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, a great humanitarian, and a deserving subject for this in-depth examination of his life and his impact on baseball and the world. This SABR book includes twenty essays examining Aaron's life and career as well as over a dozen detailed recaps revisiting significant games in which he played, from his debut in 1952 to first grand slam with the Braves to his curtain call in Milwaukee in 1976. Born in 1934, one of eight siblings, Aaron first joined the ranks of professional baseball players as a member of the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. He would eventually play 23 years in the National League, and win three Gold Gloves, one MVP award, and the 1957 World Series with the Milwaukee Braves. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, his first ballot, and to MLB's All Century Team in 1999. Among his many career highlights, on May 17, 1970, Aaron became the first player to compile both 3,000 career hits and more than 500 homers. But the moment that lives indelibly in baseball history took place on April 8. 1974, when he broke Babe Ruth's previously unassailable career record of 714 home runs. As Aaron circled the bases, broadcaster Vin Scully told his audience, "What a marvelous moment for baseball. What a marvelous moment for Atlanta and the state of Georgia. What a marvelous moment for the country and the world. A Black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record of an all-time baseball idol."Hate mail by the bagful followed Aaron during his quest to hit 715 career home runs and pass the legendary Babe Ruth. "Hammerin' Hank" responded with class and a beautiful line-drive swing. He retired with 755 home runs, a .305 batting average, .555 slugging percentage, and .928 OPS.This book represents the collaborative effort of 40 members of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research.
Never Daunted
This is the story of how a visionary president, an astute athletic director, and a genius head coach assembled a group of misfit players-and turned the losingest program in college football history into champions.For more than a century, the Indiana University Hoosiers lived at the bottom of the college football world-outmatched, overlooked, and resigned to history. Then Curt Cignetti arrived and told anyone who would listen that Indiana would win. Not someday. Soon.What followed wasn't a miracle. It was a standard.Never Daunted chronicles the most improbable rise in modern sports history: how a program without recruiting clout, tradition, or margin for error built a national champion through discipline, belief, and relentless execution. Eschewing hype and shortcuts, Cignetti installed a Process rooted in habits, accountability, and playing every snap as if it mattered-because it did.Through unforgettable game analysis, behind-the-scenes insight, and the voices of the people who lived it, this book reveals how Indiana didn't just beat college football's giants-it out-prepared them, out-finished them, and outlasted them.This is the story of a team that proved excellence isn't about stars or swagger.It's about standards.And once Indiana set theirs, everything changed.
My Flying Days Are Not Over
My Flying Days Are Not Over is a compilation of flight experiences with life lessons included in each story. Considered a humorous "bathroom book", it contains short stories of real life experiences. Some will make you laugh and entertain some of the thoughts you always had but have suppressed in your own mind. A must read for anyone teaching a skill or way of life.
A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue the McCourt Era
"A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue: The McCourt Era" by Allen Schery offers a revealing and detailed narrative of one of baseball's most volatile ownership chapters. Covering 2004 to 2012, this book chronicles Frank McCourt's rise and fall as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing unparalleled insight into how personal ambition, financial acumen, and public expectation collide in the stewardship of a beloved institution.McCourt, a Boston real estate magnate, acquired the Dodgers through a highly leveraged deal that drew upon the franchise's valuable real estate assets to fund the purchase. His arrival sparked hope among fans weary of corporate ownership, promising a return to hands-on stewardship and championship contention. Early successes on the field, such as clinching the National League West division title in 2004 and the high-profile acquisition of star players like Manny Ramirez, gave McCourt's ownership an auspicious start.However, the story quickly reveals a complex and shadowy financial web where McCourt's ambitions extended far beyond baseball to real estate development and personal wealth accrual. The book exposes strategic decisions that prioritized debt servicing and corporate restructuring over sustained investment in the roster, fueling perceptions of frugality and alienating the fanbase. The departure of key players like Adri獺n Beltr矇 underscored the conflicting priorities between McCourt's financial philosophy and competitive aspirations.Schery traces managerial upheavals and the importation of personnel linked to McCourt's Boston roots, illustrating the psychological complexities of an owner attempting to imprint a personal legacy on a team with its own storied history and identity. The emergence of homegrown stars like Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp brought moments of hope amid continued financial uncertainty.The narrative culminates in the unprecedented intervention by Major League Baseball, which assumed operational control of the Dodgers amid revelations of McCourt's mounting debts, unpaid obligations, and tumultuous divorce disclosures. This intervention led to a landmark sale of the franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management in a record-breaking deal, symbolizing a new chapter of stability and promise for the Dodgers."A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue" is both a cautionary tale and a profound exploration of the tensions between private ownership and public trust in professional sports. Allen Schery provides readers with an astute and empathetic examination of the moral, financial, and cultural dimensions of owning a major league baseball team, making this book essential reading for sports historians, fans, and anyone interested in the complex realities behind the games we love.
The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors
From homesickness to teasing, every resident camp counselor faces a range of camper issues when responsible for the care of children day and night. The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Resident camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as bed-wetting, homesickness, and defiance. New in this third edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. This resource is applicable to all resident camp counselors, including those at girls, boys, and coed resident camps. What Others Are Saying "Brilliant pack of information that every counselor should have with them.... This is great staff tool for first year or experienced counselors alike." -purchaser of previous edition
The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors
From morning drop-offs to managing group meetings, day camp counselors juggle many responsibilities throughout the day. The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Day camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with your campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as homesickness, intimidation, and defiance. New in this edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. What Others Are Saying "I run a camp and bought this before staff training. It's a great resource that is quick and easy to use."-purchaser of previous edition Previous editions of this work were published as Bob Ditter's Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors.
Skillful Interviewing for Finding Skillful Staff
Build a camp team that shines. Every summer, camp counselors step into a role full of responsibility, adventure, and impact. Hiring the right people isn't easy-spotting who can rise to the challenge takes skill and insight. In this second edition, Bob Ditter, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy, provides a practical roadmap for camp directors and leaders to identify, assess, and select counselors who are prepared, capable, and camp-ready. You'll learn how to plan interviews that reveal character, judgment, and skill; ask competency-based questions that uncover motivation and camp fit; and evaluate candidates thoughtfully, focusing on strengths, competencies, and potential. Counselors create healthy relationships with campers, bring spirit and enthusiasm to your program, and maintain physical and emotional safety. Doing all these things often requires knowing how to maintain calm in stressful situations. In this second edition, Bob adds a new chapter that addresses staff mental health from the point of self-care habits to ensure you are enlisting candidates who have the coping skills to manage the natural stress of their jobs. With the strategies covered in this book, you'll build a team that's confident, capable, and ready to make every camper's day safe and fun.
The Hole Truth
Ever wonder whether Tiger Woods in his prime would have beaten Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, or Jack Nicklaus in their primes? And could any of them have beaten Babe Zaharias? Obviously, if Bobby Jones were returned to life and health and then given his old hickory-shafted mashie, persimmon-headed driver, and rubber-core ball in a match against Jordan Spieth, the outcome would be foreordained. But what if the impact of the training, equipment, courses, and traveling conditions could be neutralized in order to create a measurement? Now for the first time, questions are answered about the relative abilities of the greatest players in the history of professional golf. In The Hole Truth Bill Felber provides a relativistic approach for evaluating and comparing the performance of golfers while acknowledging the game's changing nature. The Hole Truth analyzes the performances of players relative to their peers, creating an index of exceptionality that automatically factors the changing nature of the game through time. That index is based on the standard deviation of the performances of players in golf's recognized major championships dating back to 1860. More than two hundred players are rated in comparison with one another, more than sixty of them in detail with profiles providing context on their ranking. For the dedicated golf fan, The Hole Truth is an engaging way to see in the numbers where their favorite golfers rank across eras and where current players like Rory McIlroy and Inbee Park compare to the game's greats.
Ultimate AAU & College Recruiting Playbook
The Ultimate AAU & College Recruiting Playbook is a structured resource designed to support students, families, and educators navigating the modern landscape of youth athletics and college recruitment. Written by experienced educators and former collegiate athletes, the book provides clear, practical guidance on AAU basketball, the college recruiting process, and Name, Image, and Likeness considerations.Organized into concise modules, the guide outlines each stage of the recruiting journey with an emphasis on preparation, decision-making, and accountability. Short quizzes at the end of each module encourage reflection and reinforce key concepts, making the book suitable for independent study, group discussion, or program-based use. The final section includes a series of articles that place athletic development and recruiting within a broader educational and social context.Designed as a reference tool rather than a narrative text, this book is well-suited for school and public libraries, athletic departments, guidance offices, and youth development programs seeking a clear, accessible resource on contemporary recruiting practices.
Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings
The waterfront guide that helps camps reduce risks and campers enjoy fun-filled summers.The waterfront is where campers take risks, test their courage, and have the most fun, but keeping it safe is no small job. Lakes, rivers, and open swimming areas bring changing conditions, visibility challenges, environmental hazards, and staffing complexities that pool-based training simply can't cover. Cathy Scheder draws on decades of hands-on experience-including her work as a waterfront director and with the ACA camp crisis hotline-to share practical, real-world guidance. In the third edition of Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings, she gives you the tools to spot and prevent risks before they become problems; train and supervise staff for dynamic open-water environments; and build safety systems and emergency plans that actually work. Whether you manage the waterfront directly or support the people who do, this book helps you protect campers and staff-while keeping the waterfront the most exciting, fun-filled place at camp.
The Hockey Book of Why (and Who, What, When, Where, and How)
Why is fighting more accepted in hockey than in other sports? Who inspired the name of the Stanley Cup? How do players on the bench know when to make line changes? When did goalies begin wearing masks? What teams made up the NHL's Original Six? What is an "odd man rush"?This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of the sport to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered. Whether the topic is goalies or coaches, famous "firsts", or memorable moments, if a who, what, when, where, why, or how? question is on your mind, this is the book for you.
The Baseball Book of Why
Why do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a "southpaw"? Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport's five eras--Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era--it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting, and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball's traditions began.
The Mental ABCs of Pitching
Author H.A. Dorfman brings his years of expertise as instructor/counselor with the A's, Marlins, and Devil Rays to provide an easy-to-use, A-to-Z handbook which will give insight and instruction on how to pitch to peak performance at every level of the game. Perfect for pitchers who need that extra edge or hitters who want to better understand the mental moves on the mound. With a new foreword by Rick Wolff!
The Mental Game of Baseball
In this book, authors H.A. Dorfman and Karl Kuehl present their practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game.The theory and applications are illustrated by anecdotes and insights from major and minor league players, who at some point discovered the importance of mastering the inner game in order to play baseball as it should be played. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.
The Golf Lover's Guide to Wales
A comprehensive guide to discovering Wales' most beautiful and unique golf courses, from legendary links to hidden gems.A golf journey through Wales is filled with discovery and delight. Beyond the majestic Royal courses of Porthcawl and St David's, unexpected treasure awaits in every part of the principality - from Pennard's incomparable 'Links In The Sky' to Welshpool's unforgettable panorama 'perched on the roof of the world' and The Rolls Of Monmouth's serene parkland paradise, to name just a few.Rising high above the valleys, at the foot of towering mountains, and along rugged coastlines, wherever your travels take you, you're assured the warmest welcome, breathtaking scenery, and golf courses that will leave you yearning to return.This guide offers everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable round of golf at the best courses Wales has to offer: course yardage, green-fee price indicators, booking procedure, the history of each club, and what to expect when you play.For too long, the glorious golf courses of Wales have been regarded as the British Isles' best-kept secret. If a golfer's true calling is to seek out places they've never seen before, then mae gwlad y g璽n yn aros amdanoch chi... the land of song awaits you.
The Long Red Line
Cornell lacrosse entered 2025 with one objective: End a forty-eight-year championship drought. What followed was a season of grit, heartbreak, and redemption--a relentless march through adversity that tested every ounce of resolve.In The Long Red Line, Christian Swezey details everything from the sting of an early-season overtime loss to Penn State to the razor-thin margins of Ivy League battles. In this dramatic season, the Big Red faced injuries, doubts, and the weight of history. Captain CJ Kirst, chasing records and playing through a broken hand, embodied the team's mantra: "Well done is better than well said." Alongside him were warriors like Hugh Kelleher, Mikey Long, and Chris Davis--whose comeback after two back surgeries became a defining moment of courage. Behind the scenes, coaches Connor Buczek and Jordan Stevens forged a culture of accountability and brotherhood.Through snow-swept practices, grueling conditioning, and unforgettable senior speeches, Cornell clawed its way back to the NCAA tournament. When the Big Red stormed through Championship Weekend in Foxborough, it was the culmination of almost half a century of sacrifice and belief and honored the memories of two Cornell lacrosse legends: George Boiardi and Richie Moran.Packed with insider stories, vivid game-day action, and the voices of those who lived the drama, The Long Red Line is more than a chronicle of a lacrosse season--it is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of greatness. For Cornell alumni, lacrosse fans, and anyone who loves an underdog story, this is the ultimate ride to Memorial Day glory.
