Do It Afraid
Do It Afraid is your wake up call to unleash the courage to jump into your God-given purpose!Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares vulnerably about the transformative journey of God redirecting his life, marriage, and mission. stories. Through powerful real-life lessons and practical tools, Kent invites you to evaluate what's holding you back and follow his lead to embrace the fear of the unknown in your own leap of faith. If any fear is keeping you from all that God has for you, Do It Afraid will challenge, encourage, and equip you to make the jump.
An Introduction to Western Riding for New Equestrians
An Introduction to Western Riding for New Equestrians: A Beginner's Guide to Horsemanship, Style, and Tradition offers a clear and comprehensive guide to Western horsemanship, written specifically for riders who are new to the discipline or returning after time away. Grounded in tradition and practical knowledge, this book introduces Western riding as both a working heritage and a modern, versatile riding style.Readers are guided through the foundations of Western riding: Its history dating back to the first North American cowboy;Traditional tack and equipment;Rider position and communication through aids in western riding;Basic everyday schooling exercises;Trail riding essentials;Everyday ranch riding skills; Care of the Western horse.The book also explores Western disciplines, natural horsemanship philosophies, and the role of Western riding in film and culture, providing valuable context alongside practical understanding.Written in an accessible, easy-to-follow format, this guide emphasizes clarity, patience, and respect for the horse rather than quick results or rigid systems. Concepts are explained in a way that supports confidence and learning, making the material approachable for beginners while remaining informative for more experienced riders.Whether your goal is recreational riding, groundwork, competition, or simply developing a stronger partnership with your horse, this book provides a thoughtful introduction to Western riding and the values that define it.
Do It Afraid
Do It Afraid is your wake up call to unleash the courage to jump into your God-given purpose!Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, shares vulnerably about the transformative journey of God redirecting his life, marriage, and mission. stories. Through powerful real-life lessons and practical tools, Kent invites you to evaluate what's holding you back and follow his lead to embrace the fear of the unknown in your own leap of faith. If any fear is keeping you from all that God has for you, Do It Afraid will challenge, encourage, and equip you to make the jump.
The Keys to Your Skating Type
Why do some players glide effortlessly while others struggle, even after years of training?The difference is not effort or talent.It is your skating type.The Keys to YOUR Skating Type introduces a powerful, easy-to-understand system built on Three Motor Keys for Eight Skating Types, helping players, parents, and coaches finally understand why every skater moves differently and how to train smarter as a result.Developed from more than 15 years of experience working with elite and developing players, this book breaks away from one-size-fits-all skating instruction. Instead, it reveals how each body is naturally designed to move on the ice-and how recognizing that design can dramatically improve speed, balance, efficiency, and confidence.Inside this essential guide, you will learn: The Three Motor Keys that influence skating power, control, and efficiencyThe Eight Skating Types and how each one naturally moves on the iceWhy forcing the wrong technique can limit performance and increase frustrationHow to identify your skating type and use it to your advantageHow coaches can adapt drills and teaching methods for better resultsReal-world NHL examples that illustrate each skating typeHighly illustrative photos that make complex movement patterns clear and practicalWhether you are a player striving to skate faster and with less effort, a parent supporting your child's development, or a coach looking to individualize instruction, this book provides a clear, practical model you can apply immediately.Stop copying techniques that were never built for your body.Stop training against your natural movement patterns.Start skating with purpose, efficiency, and confidence.
Magic in the Air
"Who doesn't wanna read an entire book about the slam dunk? I love basketball." - Ann Patchett "The definitive dunking dissertation." - Jack McCallum, Wall Street Journal From the author of the bestselling Kobe Bryant biography The Rise comes the legend of the most powerful shot in basketball: the slam dunk. The evolution of basketball, and much of the social and cultural change in America, can be traced through one powerful act on the court: the slam dunk. The dunk's history is the story of a sport and a country changed by the most dominant act in basketball, and it makes Magic in the Air a rollicking and insightful piece of narrative history and a surefire classic of sports literature. When basketball was the province of white men, the dunk acted as a revolutionary agent, a tool for players like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to transform the sport into a Black man's game. The dunk has since been an expression of Black culture amid the righteous upheaval of the civil-rights movement, of the threat that Black people were considered to be to the establishment. It was banned from college basketball for nearly a decade--an attempt to squash the individual expression and athleticism that characterized the sport in America's cities and on its playgrounds. The dunk nevertheless bubbled up to basketball's highest levels. From Julius Erving to Michael Jordan to the high flyers of the 21st century, the dunk has been a key mechanism for growing the NBA into a global goliath. Drawing on deep reporting and dozens of interviews with players, coaches, and other hoops experts, Magic in the Air brings to life the tale of the dunk while balancing sharp socio-racial history and commentary with a romp through American sports and culture. There's never been a basketball book quite like it.
Forging A New Self
Forging a New Self: A Martial Artist's 90-Day Guide to Mental Toughness and the Warrior's MindsetForge the Iron of Your Will!In the world of martial arts, physical strength is only half the battle. Forging a New Self offers a comprehensive 90-day program designed to harden your mind, sharpen your focus, and instill the discipline of a true warrior.About the Book: Author Michael Major combines military experience with martial arts philosophy to guide you through a transformative journey. This is not a passive read; it is a 90-day active workshop that demands work, reflection, and honesty.The 3-Phase Transformation: Phase 1: Laying the Foundation: Like alloying iron to make steel, you will build the habits and discipline necessary for growth.Phase 2: Embrace the Struggle: Learn to find comfort in discomfort and use failure as a tool for resilience.Phase 3: Honing the Warrior Mindset: Sharpen your mental state to a deadly edge, focusing on flow, adaptability, and mastery.What You Will Learn: Grit & Resilience: How to push through the storm when motivation fails.Emotional Control: Techniques to maintain a clear, logical mind under pressure.Focus: Leveraging discipline to defeat distraction in a noisy world.Ethos: Living by a code of honor, integrity, and service.Who Is This Book For? Designed for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, strikers, and mixed martial artists, this guide applies to anyone-from hobbyists to competitors-seeking to apply the "arts of Mars" to their daily life.Start Your Journey TodayThe journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Pick up your copy of Forging a New Self and begin the work of becoming the best human being you can be.
Health, sport and well-being
This sociological research analyses the body's health field through the changes that have occurred in individuals' lifestyles with the advent of digital technology. The paradigm shift has created new models that are connected to physical and sporting practices and fitness culture. Achille Ardig簷's correlational paradigm enabled us to understand the relationship between the use of digital applications, bodily health and well-being, highlighting the emergence of phenomena such as self-tracking, quantified-self and gamification. The body, according to the values of digital culture, has been transformed into an instrument of public self-assertion, thus inaugurating new symbolic scenarios. If the healthy body constitutes an aim of desire, individuals are directed towards the cultural construction of health and physical efficiency within the physical and digital spaces of sport. In the digital era, health prevention is affirmed in a perspective presenting itself with narcissistic traits that outline the idea of an increasingly perfect body image, exposed to digital platforms and social networks.
The Fifa World Cup Pop-Up Book
A gloriously fun, interactive pop-up journey through the FIFA World Cup--bringing to life the drama, players, and unforgettable moments of the world's most popular sporting event. Experience the world's greatest sporting spectacle like never before in this extraordinary pop-up book. Bursting with energy, color, and movement, this immersive celebration of soccer's most iconic tournament leaps off the page. Each spread transforms into a dazzling three-dimensional scene: Wembley, Mexico City, and the Maracan瓊 stadiums in glorious detail; a life-sized World Cup trophy and winners' medals; an interactive penalty shootout; celebratory fans raising the game; and legendary players, coaches, and teams who have made soccer history. From the first kick-off in 1930 to unforgettable finals that united billions of viewers around the globe, the story of the World Cup unfolds in spectacular pop-up form with twenty pop-ups, four wheels, nine booklets, and a poster. Young-at-heart readers will delight in pulling tabs, lifting flaps, and discovering surprises hidden in every corner, while devoted fans will appreciate the wealth of details--from a rarely-seen referee report to vintage tickets, matchday programs, and personal recollections from tournament winners. Replica medals, red and yellow cards, newspaper and magazine headlines, and the handwritten Laws of the Game will delight collectors and historians. With more than 500 full-color images, intricate paper engineering, and engaging text, the book captures not only the game itself but also the culture, atmosphere, and passion that make the World Cup the pinnacle of global sport. A perfect gift for soccer enthusiasts of all ages and collectors of unique sports memorabilia, this book is both playful and informative--a trove of unique information and objects from FIFA's archives, the FIFA Museum, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sports Illustrated and other sources. This is an extraordinary keepsake that brings the joy of the beautiful game into your hands, ready to unfold again and again.
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Scuba Diving (2nd Ed.)
How to scuba dive? How to get my scuba diving certification?If you are not a diver yet, this handbook is everything you need to know about diving & scuba certification in a step-by-step beginner's guide.If you are a newly certified scuba diver and do not yet feel safe & comfortable underwater, this guide will show you how to become as comfortable underwater as you are when sitting on your couch.If you are a scuba diving instructor, this reference book provides a high-quality framework to help your students prepare for a lifetime of legendary underwater experiences.Regardless of your reason for wanting to learn to dive, chances are you won't go scuba diving after completing your open-water certification. Weird, right?There are "holes" in the way scuba diving instructors teach, and this handbook will lay it bare so you can prepare to learn to dive and get what you need for a lifetime of legendary underwater adventures.Recommendations are backed by industry-wide surveys that the author shares with you. He also explains the ISO international scuba diving training standards so you can prepare and know whether you are being shortchanged.This step-by-step handbook to learning to dive covers scuba certification courses, dive equipment & dive travel with pages of actionable information.Should I pursue a PADI certification or choose another dive training agency? How much does it cost to learn to dive? How can I save money?Selecting a dive instructor, dive center, dive resort & dive boat.And so much more!
Paddle Beads
Ross McIntyre and his wife Jean spent 40 years together paddling the great wilderness rivers of North America. Paddle Beads is Ross's inspirational and moving memoir of those trips and the resultant lifetime journey they took together. For those whose hands have not yet grown a paddle callus, McIntyre offers a glimpse of what to expect as a canoe paddle becomes a real companion. For those with miles of water behind and more to come, these pieces will vividly bring back the sensation as the bow rises on a wave or as the canoe leans into a turn. And for those who are content to sit comfortably at the fireside and dream about the way things should be, Paddle Beads will take your imagination on a lasting journey.
Fly Fishing The Troutless River
Fly Fishing the Troutless River is a collection of stories reflecting on the joys, challenges, tribulations, defeats, and victories of a fly fisherman trying to balance the need to chase fish with a fly rod with work, marriage, and raising small fly fishermen (children). With his own particular style, the author recounts tales of trips to a strange world; where on any given day one might find glorious rewards or a series of (seemingly) random, but always humorous mishaps and quasi-disasters... the world we call the great outdoors.
Black Aces
An essential collection of stories from notable Black hockey players, personalities and people The game of hockey has long been considered a predominantly white sport in nearly every facet of its being. But if you look through the annals of the game, you will find Black players who have created longstanding hockey moments. We know -- or think we know -- these people as hockey players. But do we know how they got here as people? And what about the multitude of factors that have helped shape who they are? Black Aces tells these stories, going deeper than what has previously been covered in traditional media. The Athletic's Julian McKenzie talks to Hall of Famers, Olympic Gold medalists, World Champions, Stanley Cup playoff heroes, and auteurs of hockey history. Completing this modern portrait are the voices of up-and-coming players who look toward the future and defining moments of their own. Includes conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and more
Mean Joe Greene
Many years before he would anchor the most-feared, most-successful defense the NFL had ever seen, Joe Greene was just a big, timid kid from Temple, Texas struggling to find his confidence as a teenager being raised by a single mother. In his compelling, eye-opening autobiography, Greene takes readers on an unprecedented tour of his life, exploring the people who influenced him and the events that shaped him: from humiliating high school embarrassments to the grit and guts that led to four Super Bowl titles. Mean Joe Greene: Built By Football is the inside story of how a series of mentors, mindset changes and maybe some luck helped a young man turn a scholarship offer from a small college in Texas into a selection as an All-American, a first-round draft pick in the NFL and a life in football that would net him six Super Bowl rings, including two as a coach. As the first book in the Football Matters' 'Built By Football' series, Greene discusses how football helped shape his character, his leadership skills, taught him humility and integrity, and helped him learn the lessons he would use throughout his life as a player, husband, father, friend and coach.
The Horse Crucified and Risen
Why was the book "The Horse Crucified and Risen" by Alexander Nevzorov burned by the president of the Russian FEI in the presence of hundreds of event visitors and TV crews? This book was a best-seller in Russia, demanding several print runs. It changed the worldview of thousands of people. This is the first book in history to reveal the whole truth about the painful essence of equestrian sport, the true story of the cavalry and the history of those cruel instruments of strict enforcement that people have used for horses over almost thirty centuries, never thinking that there is a completely different way... Alexander Nevzorov, a brilliant thinker and revolutionary, was one of a few people who understood the core of equestrian sport and was not afraid to call things aloud by their names. He was the first and the only one to expose equestrian sport for what it really is: "... Equestrian sport by nature can't be even defined as a sport. Yes, any sport includes records and victories, but these records and victories are gained by one's own sweat and blood, by one's own pains and efforts. And equestrian sport (if we study the issue) represents parasitizing on the physical abilities of another living being which does not want to be engaged in this sport, but is forced to it by pain and beating. So how the hell can we call that a sport?" Alexander Nevzorov is a renowned Russian journalist, film director, politician, scientist, writer and horseman. He is founder of the Horse Revolution and Nevzorov Haute ?cole - the art of horsemanship in its highest form, where he has managed to keep the tradition of Classical School horsemanship without a bit or bridle for collection. He is the author of many films including "The Horse Crucified and Risen" and "NHE Principles", as well as hundreds of articles and many books.
The Keys to Your Skating Type
Why do some players glide effortlessly while others struggle, even after years of training?The difference is not effort or talent.It is your skating type.The Keys to YOUR Skating Type introduces a powerful, easy-to-understand system built on Three Motor Keys for Eight Skating Types, helping players, parents, and coaches finally understand why every skater moves differently and how to train smarter as a result.Developed from more than 15 years of experience working with elite and developing players, this book breaks away from one-size-fits-all skating instruction. Instead, it reveals how each body is naturally designed to move on the ice-and how recognizing that design can dramatically improve speed, balance, efficiency, and confidence.Inside this essential guide, you will learn: The Three Motor Keys that influence skating power, control, and efficiencyThe Eight Skating Types and how each one naturally moves on the iceWhy forcing the wrong technique can limit performance and increase frustrationHow to identify your skating type and use it to your advantageHow coaches can adapt drills and teaching methods for better resultsReal-world NHL examples that illustrate each skating typeHighly illustrative photos that make complex movement patterns clear and practicalWhether you are a player striving to skate faster and with less effort, a parent supporting your child's development, or a coach looking to individualize instruction, this book provides a clear, practical model you can apply immediately.Stop copying techniques that were never built for your body.Stop training against your natural movement patterns.Start skating with purpose, efficiency, and confidence.
POUNCE - How Not To Lose Your Ass Betting Pro Football
Pounce is for the millions of people who love the action and challenge of betting pro football--but don't want to lose, or continue to lose, their ass. In this informative pocket-sized memoir, filled with tips and techniques, the author explains his winning methods, developed over fifty years of betting the NFL...and shares some colorful personal anecdotes along the way!
Fight, Kid!
Fight, Kid! is a novella told through the eyes of Benny Schultz; an old trainer living in a new world that left him behind. Expressed in humorous language and contemporary tone, it is a story of goals missed inside--and out--of the ring. Keith Way, Benny's young and impressionable fighter, is moving up weight classes to fight heavyweight Buster Davis. During training sessions, diner-cooked meals, and bouts of tough love, we learn early on that Keith is an optimist; and that Benny is not. The reader, brought on a journey of low-level, low-reward boxing in northern New Jersey, and shown how both try to avoid the daily struggles with the devices of our new social world, Fight, Kid! travels to the heart of what it is to be a fighter, and what it means to be human.
The Self-Coached Swimmer's Guide
A recipe-style swim workout book for adults who want more from their time in the water.The Self-Coached Swimmer's Guide delivers structured, challenging, and creatively designed sets for seasoned lap swimmers, former competitors returning to the pool, triathletes refining technique, and recreational swimmers chasing consistency (and enjoyment!).Each of the 120 workouts is tied to a specific goal or mindset: endurance, sprint work, recovery, technique tuning, gear days, and more. Organized into creative categories, the workouts are easy to flip through and choose based on mood, motivation, or training style. Many sets include optional tweaks so swimmers can customize based on energy level, gear, or pool time available.No judgment. No boring laps. No mindless swimming. Just fun, effective workouts with simple structure, pacing cues, coaching insights, and the right mix of intensity and variety to keep things fresh. For anyone who has ever wondered whether they could train solo and still swim strong, The Self-Coached Swimmer's Guide reaches across the lane line with a big high-five and a confident yes. It's the go-to motivational companion for swimming better, longer, and more often-on one's own terms.
Tractate on a School Mount
When a man appears on the back of a horse, he takes some sort of a position, and this position has its own features. This position is called a "seat." It is believed that there are many different types of "seats." Special seats for show-jumping, for trail riding, for bullfighting and so on and so forth. To put it mildly, that's not true. There are not many different types of seats; there are a great number of perversions on the topic of "seat." There are too many of them, and unfortunately all of them are factors that lead to "uncomfortable and then painful sensations" for the horse. If you put any man on a horse without a saddle, you will always get approximately the same seat. It can vary a bit due to some anatomical peculiarities of the individual man or horse, but its principle will stay the same. It will be a very deep seat with absolutely relaxed leg, with the toes pulled down and out a bit with fixed thighs. This will be the most natural seat. Alexander Nevzorov is a famous journalist, film director, scientist, writer and horseman. He is founder of the Horse Revolution and Nevzorov Haute Ecole - the art of horsemanship in its highest form, where he has managed to keep the tradition of Classical School horsemanship without a bit or bridle for riding in collection.
Pace
"This is not your typical book about running! Great stories & practical tips on how to pace yourself in life not pacing your run. I laughed, I cried. This author has a great perspective on life." -Reader ReviewThis book is for runners, people thinking about running, type-A personality athletes, people working long hours confined by horrible little cubicles and people interested in applying endurance sports principles to work and life.From the author: "I'm not scared to admit I am type-A personality. I own it along with the rest of my junk, but it has taken many years and an unfortunate episode with my heart to try to be kinder to myself. The real progress in my journey started when I took all the research I was focused on in my work - pace, recovery, visualization, fit and form - and applied it to my work, sport and life. Quite absurdly my overall goal has been to run faster, next in line has been a more balanced life. I know that should be reversed, but we all know what motivates us right?! Every day I am working on just enjoying the moment and flushing unrealistic expectations down the toilet."This book is about my personal evolution, in both running and not running. I include some research that helped me run easier and faster, talk from other runners, and some thoughts from my 'inner *******'. My siblings said I talk too much about my personal life. I'm okay with that. Just wait until they read what I wrote about them!;)"Reader Review: "I loved this book, even though I am not a runner (yet). I think that may change after this read though! The writing style is candid, self-deprecating and relatable to anyone who has had struggles with time management, health, and juggling everything on his or her plate. Look for the deeper message in this book and you will find it. The thought-provoking stories and energetic drive toward wellness and balance made a lasting impression on me, whereas most books do not. Whether you are a runner or not, whether you are an ergonomist or not, I highly recommend this book."
Mean Joe Greene
Many years before he would anchor the most-feared, most-successful defense the NFL had ever seen, Joe Greene was just a big kid from Temple, Texas who was a timid, self-admitted awful athlete struggling to find his confidence as a teenager being raised by a single mother. In his compelling, eye-opening autobiography, Greene takes readers on an unprecedented tour of his life, explaining the people who influenced him and the events that shaped him, from humiliating high school embarrassments to the grit and guts that led to four Super Bowl titles. Mean Joe Greene: Built By Football is the inside story of how a series of mentors, mindset changes and maybe some luck helped a young man turn a scholarship offer from a small college in Texas into a selection as an All-American, a first-round draft selection in the NFL and a life in in football that would net him six Super Bowl rings, including two as a coach. As the first book in the Football Matters' 'Built By Football' series, Greene discusses how football helped shape his character, his leadership skills, taught him humility and integrity, and helped him learn the lessons he would use throughout his life as a player, husband, father, friend and coach.
Pace
"This is not your typical book about running! Great stories & practical tips on how to pace yourself in life not pacing your run. I laughed, I cried. This author has a great perspective on life." -Amazon Review This book is for runners, people thinking about running, type-A personality athletes, people working long hours confined by horrible little cubicles and people interested in applying endurance sports principles to work and life."I'm not scared to admit I am type-A personality. I own it along with the rest of my junk, but it has taken many years and an unfortunate episode with my heart to try to be kinder to myself. The real progress in my journey started when I took all the research I was focused on in my work - pace, recovery, visualization, fit and form - and applied it to my work, sport and life. Quite absurdly my overall goal has been to run faster, next in line has been a more balanced life. I know that should be reversed, but we all know what motivates us right?! Every day I am working on just enjoying the moment and flushing unrealistic expectations down the shitter.""This book is about my personal evolution, in both running and not running. I include some research that helped me run easier and faster, talk from other runners, and some thoughts from my 'inner asshole'. My siblings said I talk too much about my personal life. I'm okay with that. Just wait until they read what I wrote about them!;)"Amazon Review: "I loved this book, even though I am not a runner (yet). I think that may change after this read though! The writing style is candid, self-deprecating and relatable to anyone who has had struggles with time management, health, and juggling everything on his or her plate. Look for the deeper message in this book and you will find it. The thought-provoking stories and energetic drive toward wellness and balance made a lasting impression on me, whereas most books do not. Whether you are a runner or not, whether you are an ergonomist or not, I highly recommend this book."
Who Am I After Sports?
Many athletes grow up wanting to be a star - Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, Michael Phelps, Cheryl Miller, Hussain Bolt, or Lionel Messi. As they journey through sports, their athletic identity strengthens. They get used to the attention, influence, and confidence that comes from being an athlete.The challenge is that all athletes, whether amateur or seasoned, will have to transition out of sports, many unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with their new life. Who Am I After Sports will help you: - Discover why athletic transition is so difficult, and why some commonly suggested solutions don't produce long-term fulfillment - Learn effective tools and strategies that will help you overcome common challenges facing athletes in transition- Develop beliefs, systems, and resources that will help you build a life you love more than your life as an athlete.Darryll Stinson, a TEDx speaker, business coach, former athlete, and suicide survivor submits a bold theory about athletic transition - the best days of an athlete's life, no matter how successful, are always ahead of them. This book shares Darryll's personal story as well as Second Chance Athletes' signature Transition Roadmap that helps athletes find a new identity and purpose to build a career and/or business they love.
The OWNERS - All NBA, NFL & MLB Team Owners Since 1920
The Owners chronicles all the owners of America's "big three" professional sports teams (NFL-Football, NBA-Basketball and MLB-Baseball) from 1920 to present. The focus is on who they are or were, how they made their fortune, and how their team performed under their ownership reign.It is a book about yesterday's millionaires and today's billionaires dabbling in the exciting arena of professional sports-team-ownership. Which owners built dynasties? Who were the original founders? Why did teams relocate from city to city? Who got in trouble with the law? These are some of the topics that make this book unique and interesting to both the business and sports audience.
Team
TEAM is for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to be the best they can be by participating in what I believe to be the greatest sport-competitive swimming. The strategies outlined apply to any organization that is dependent on people working together to achieve success. Concepts in TEAM go beyond sports, applying to relationships, families, and businesses.
Paddle Beads
Ross McIntyre and his wife Jean spent 40 years together paddling the great wilderness rivers of North America. Paddle Beads is Ross's inspirational and moving memoir of those trips and the resultant lifetime journey they took together. For those whose hands have not yet grown a paddle callus, McIntyre offers a glimpse of what to expect as a canoe paddle becomes a real companion. For those with miles of water behind and more to come, these pieces will vividly bring back the sensation as the bow rises on a wave or as the canoe leans into a turn. And for those who are content to sit comfortably at the fireside and dream about the way things should be, Paddle Beads will take your imagination on a lasting journey.
The Imperfect Ride
Busting the perfectionism myth so you can improve your performance in the saddle.Andrea Waldo--rider, trainer, instructor, and former psychotherapist--is back to tackle the problem of perfectionism, with a roadmap for riders to identify how the idea of "perfect" actually interferes with progress...and distracts from your day-to-day enjoyment of your time with your horse. With Waldo's guidance, born of a compelling combination of research and personal experience, you can more deeply understand the intended positives and the serious negatives of pushing yourself to be "perfect." Learn what might be lurking behind your drive to hold yourself to the highest ideal--and discover the limits it's actually imposing on you and your riding. Explore distinctive, focused mental exercises designed to help you construct a clearer understanding of the role of perfectionism in your life and provide a practical approach to self-improvement that is both healthy and horse-friendly. With an eye toward the unique situations equestrians face, this book helps readers: - Identify different types of perfectionism - Learn how to manage (and even work with!) perfectionist thinking - Reframe "mistakes" as a natural phase of the learning and self-growth process - Navigate the "messy middle"--the times when we've surpassed a skill or a situation but haven't figured out what comes next - Rediscover the joy of riding and horsemanship Develop the tools to be inspired by ideals instead of pressured by them, tie your self-worth to measurable, meaningful goals instead of prizes or results, and take the first steps toward a more satisfying, less stressful relationship with yourself and with your horse, and a deeper, truer, and more profound definition of "success."
Greatest Ever Boxing Champions
Boxers possess an unwavering belief in themselves; without this confidence, it's game over. This mindset, combined with their athleticism, agility, reflexes, speed, strength, stamina, skill, controlled aggression, and immense heart, elevates them to the status of the best boxers in the world. In a sport where you must perform at your peak, with no room for retreat, you must embody the mindset of overcoming your opponent's dreams to pursue your own. Discover the Stories of the Elite Boxers. In this narrative, you will uncover the training secrets of the world's top boxers and learn how they achieved their remarkable success.
Ron Shandler's 2026 Baseball Forecaster
For more than 35 years, the very best in baseball predictions and statistics The industry's longest-running publication for baseball analysts and fantasy leaguers, Ron Shandler's Baseball Forecaster, published annually since 1986, is the first book to approach prognostication by breaking performance down into its component parts. Rather than predicting batting average, for instance, this resource looks at the elements of skill that make up any given batter's ability to distinguish between balls and strikes, his propensity to make contact with the ball, and what happens when he makes contact--reverse engineering those skills back into batting average. The result is an unparalleled forecast of baseball abilities and trends for the upcoming season and beyond.
The Final Blitz
"He's the league's biggest liability.She's the only one who can save him."When star defensive lineman Brick Turner becomes the headline no team wants, the league sends in damage control.Enter Natalie Brooks-sharp, disciplined, and immune to charm.Natalie doesn't babysit egos. She controls narratives.Brick doesn't follow rules. He breaks them.Assigned to manage the most volatile player in professional football, Natalie steps into a locker room crackling with tension, resentment, and unspoken loyalties. Every move is watched. Every word could end a career. And Brick? He makes it clear he doesn't want saving.But beneath the anger and defiance lies a man pushed to the edge-by pressure, expectations, and a past that refuses to stay buried.As the season spirals toward its breaking point, boundaries blur, trust is tested, and control becomes a dangerous game. One wrong step could destroy everything they've worked for-on the field and off it.The Final Blitz is a grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers football romance about power, discipline, and choosing growth when walking away would be easier.Perfect for readers who love: Sports romance with emotional depthStrong, career-driven heroinesRedemption arcs and forced proximityClosed-door romance with high tension
7 Swings at 7
What made Mickey Mantle, "The Mick?" What inspired the reverence of millions of fans? In retirement, how did his popularity grow even as his reputation sank? Why, long after his death, is Mantle memorabilia more coveted than ever?No one is better equipped to answer these questions than Rob Weir, a PhD in American social history and a Mantle idolizer since the age of five. In his new book, 7 Swings at 7, Dr. Weir combines scholarly research with the powerful emotions of a fan to illuminate the "Mantle Mystique" in a way no one has before.Delve into: How 1950s culture both made possible Mantle's stardom and fueled his demise.How a small-town Oklahoma boy conquered New York City during a time of major social change.The awe-inspiring courage The Mick showed while battling endless injuries.His sincere modesty, that endeared him to fans, teammates, and opponents alike.The myth and reality behind his mammoth home runs.The unexpected riches and deep personal pain Mantle endured in his later years.7 Swings at 7 captures the full breadth of Mantle the ballplayer and Mantle the man-from the World Series rings, legendary 500-foot home runs, and stratospheric popularity, to his regrets, personal struggles, and private sorrows. It is the story of a hero, a legend, and a flawed man, living in a culture that both deified and vilified him.
Bat, Bowl and Beyond
Cricket is a simple game on the surface. Bat, bowl, field, score. Yet anyone who has stepped onto a pitch knows there is far more to learn. Bat, Bowl and Beyond is the complete, confidence-building guide that takes you from first swing to full knowledge.Designed for players, parents, coaches and clubs at every level, this book goes deeper than the basics. It explains the techniques, tactics and teamwork that help cricketers grow season by season. From choosing the right grip and stance, to understanding field settings, game plans and the spirit of cricket, you will learn the skills that make the difference.Inside you will find clear explanations, helpful diagrams, images and coaching insights. Batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding each have their own dedicated sections. Plus, there is guidance scoring, club roles and how to build inclusive teams that welcome everyone, as well as the history of the game and the evolution of everything from equipment to the governing bodies of today.With a Foreword by Dr Jane Powell, President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, this is a book rooted in real experience of grassroots cricket and a passion for developing the game.Whether you are starting out or looking to sharpen your performance, Bat, Bowl and Beyond will help you enjoy cricket with knowledge, purpose and confidence. Step out to the middle ready to play your best.
Bat, Bowl and Beyond
Cricket is a simple game on the surface. Bat, bowl, field, score. Yet anyone who has stepped onto a pitch knows there is far more to learn. Bat, Bowl and Beyond is the complete, confidence-building guide that takes you from first swing to full knowledge.Designed for players, parents, coaches and clubs at every level, this book goes deeper than the basics. It explains the techniques, tactics and teamwork that help cricketers grow season by season. From choosing the right grip and stance, to understanding field settings, game plans, match pressure and the spirit of cricket, you will learn the skills that make the difference.Inside you will find clear explanations, images, training tips and coaching insights. Batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding each have their own dedicated sections. Plus, there is a full history and evolution of the game as we know it today from how the equipment came into being down to the present governing bodies of the game.With a Foreword by Dr Jane Powell, President of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, this is a book rooted in real experience of grassroots cricket and a passion for developing the game.Whether you are starting out or looking to sharpen your performance, Bat, Bowl and Beyond will help you enjoy cricket with knowledge, purpose and confidence. Step out to the middle ready to play your best.
Scotland's International Football Referees
Scottish referees have a rich history in international football, with the very best ranking amongst the world's greatest officials. The book tells their story, providing biographies of all the Scots who have handled international matches - from the early pioneers when international football first started in 1872 through to the current FIFA referees. Many major international appointments have been received by Scottish referees. Their participation in the World Cup is featured, as is the European Championships and other competitions and matches. Tales are told of their little known involvement in Irish and South American football. A record of appointments in international club and country competitions is presented.Insights are provided on the workings of FIFA and UEFA, to give context of the environment in which the referees operate, and on the evolution of the Scottish Football Association's selection process to decide which officials should be nominated for FIFA's List of International Referees.International assistant referees are not overlooked. Career summaries are included for them in recognition the vital role they perform.Referees are special people in football. At international level, the expectations placed on them to perform to the highest standards are huge. For as long as football has been played, Scotland's international referees have forged an excellent reputation for their capabilities and they have much to be proud of. Referees will generally fade from memory as the years pass by and perhaps only a few of the really famous referees will be recalled. They all deserve to be remembered and recognised. The book commemorates their careers and is a tribute to their achievements.
Long Range Shooting Handbook
This book is the complete beginner's guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it's easy to follow. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. If you are an experienced shooter, this guide will be a resource covering the principles and theory of long range shooting. This is the preliminary book to help you understand fundamental concepts such as MOA vs Mils and external ballistics, that can be like a trusted resource at the range.Learning to shoot long range isn't that difficult. Once you understand the basics, you can start to master your technique and you'll be hitting targets in no time. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. This book was motivated by the feedback from those videos. The handbook is broken down into three main categories: What it is/How it works, Fundamentals, and How to use it. "What it is/How it works" covers equipment, terminology, and basic principles. "Fundamentals" covers the theory of long range shooting. "How to use it" gives you practical advice on how to implement what you've learned so far to make you a long range shooter.
Ring Theory
There's no sport that lends itself so readily to the written word as prizefighting, and in this collection, veteran boxing writer William Dettloff delivers 35 years of coverage and analysis of what remains the purest sport in the world. As a writer and former fighter, Dettloff brings readers with him into the gyms, the locker rooms, the rings, to press row and into the minds and psyches of those who engage in one of the oldest and most honest sports that ever existed. From interviews with the sport's stars and superstars, to the players that drive the business of boxing, Dettloff's reportage, skillful prose and historical knowledge make him one of the foremost chroniclers of modern prizefighting. There's a reason writers are drawn to boxing more than to any other sport, and in this collection, Dettloff strives to continue the long tradition of marrying literature to the fight game.
Fly Fishing Guide to Vermont
The Green Mountain state is home to some of the best fly fishing in the country, yet most traveling anglers concentrate their attention on a few of the more famous streams. In this complete guide to the best fly fishing streams and still waters in Vermont, Mike Valla shares detailed information on where to go, current fly patterns, and advice from local experts. Species covered include trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth bass (Lake Champlain and its tributaries offer world-class warmwater fly fishing opportunities).
Breath as Power
What if the single most powerful tool to improve your strength, endurance, and focus was already within you-hidden in plain sight? Most people push harder in the gym, on the track, or at work without realizing that their breathing, not their muscles, is the first system to fail. This book reveals how to train breath as deliberately as strength or speed-and how doing so can unlock performance gains that no workout program alone can deliver. Grounded in cutting-edge science yet written for everyday application, it shows you how to: - Build oxygen efficiency so every breath delivers more usable energy - Train CO2 tolerance to extend endurance and stay composed under pressure - Apply diaphragmatic breathing exercises to protect the spine, improve lifts, and sharpen focus - Use nasal breathing for endurance running and steady-state training to reduce fatigue - Integrate breath control for strength training to boost bracing, stability, and power - Recover faster with breathing protocols that accelerate adaptation and calm the nervous system - Prepare for high-stakes moments with a simple pre-competition breathing routine This is not another generic "just breathe deeply" manual. It's a field-tested system that turns breath into a measurable, trainable skill for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to perform better in body and mind. Whether your goal is breaking a personal record, recovering from stress, or finding sharper focus when it counts, this book delivers the missing link: your breath as power.
Mind-Muscle Mastery
Most people train their bodies but overlook the real driver of strength and skill-the brain. This groundbreaking guide reveals how the mind-muscle connection reshapes performance by focusing on what happens inside your nervous system, not just inside the gym. True progress doesn't come from grinding out more reps-it comes from learning to train smarter, using the science of the brain to unlock power, focus, and resilience you didn't know you had. Blending cutting-edge research with practical tools, this book shows why neuroscience of training matters more than brute force. Discover how neural recruitment exercises can help you activate more muscle fibers, why motor learning for athletes is the hidden key to skill mastery, and how visualization for muscle growth can work as powerfully as physical reps. Learn to manage mental fatigue in athletes, harness attention-based training to sharpen results, and apply focus techniques for strength training that elite performers already use to gain an edge. This isn't a book for those who want gimmicks or shortcuts. It's for athletes, lifters, coaches, and anyone serious about building sustainable performance without wasting hours on routines that don't deliver. Each chapter translates complex neuroscience into strategies you can apply immediately, whether you're chasing a personal record, recovering from a plateau, or simply looking to make every training session count. By the end, you'll carry a new mental model of performance: that strength is built as much in the brain as in the body. With this blueprint for brain-based fitness, you'll finally understand what it means to train smarter, not harder-and how to push past limits by aligning your body's effort with your mind's potential.
Resilience Training
Stress will always be part of life-the real question is whether it breaks you or builds you. This book shows how to transform pressure into power by training both body and mind to perform with clarity when it matters most. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, sports psychology for high performers, and lessons from elite training, it reveals that resilience isn't a trait you're born with-it's a skill you can practice. Designed for entrepreneurs, athletes, students, and professionals who thrive on challenge, it provides a step-by-step approach to building adaptability. Through a blend of science and practical drills, you'll learn how to: - Use resilience training book principles to strengthen grit without burning out - Apply mental toughness training techniques proven in high-stakes environments - Practice stress inoculation training to thrive under uncertainty - Harness breathwork for performance to instantly shift your state - Develop an endurance mindset that outlasts discomfort and fatigue - Build the body brain connection training that links physical conditioning to mental clarity Instead of treating stress as the enemy, you'll discover how to make it your training ground. With insights on focus under pressure techniques, recovery strategies, and cognitive reframing under stress, this book equips you with a personal system for performing under fire-without sacrificing long-term health. The result? A resilient, sharper, more adaptable version of yourself-ready to face chaos, uncertainty, and high stakes with strength that goes far beyond the gym.
No-grid Survival
When the grid fails, what will you rely on, luck or skill? No Grid Survival is a practical, beginner friendly manual that gives you the essential projects, tools, and off-grid systems you need to stay safe, supplied, and self reliant in any emergency. Designed for absolute beginners and everyday households, this book breaks down survival builds into clear, step by step instructions using affordable materials and uncomplicated techniques. Whether you are preparing for natural disasters, learning basic off-grid living, or simply wanting more independence, every project is crafted to be easy, effective, and reliable when it matters most. Inside, you'll learn how to: -Secure clean water through filtration, purification, solar stills, and emergency collection systems -Generate heat and cook food with off-grid tools, fire builds, and fuel-efficient stoves -Construct shelters and protective structures using simple materials and proven survival methods -Build DIY tools and power devices that keep your household functional when electricity disappears -Create emergency response systems for communication, safety, and 72 hour resilience -Develop practical outdoor and field skills that require no prior experience Each project is designed to work in real-life conditions, not theory, not fantasy. Whether you live in a city apartment or a rural homestead, these systems can be built, adapted, and used anywhere. This is not a fear based survival book. It is a confidence book, a collection of empowering skills and builds that turn uncertainty into capability. If you want readiness you can trust, independence you can feel, and skills that protect your home and family, this guide will show you exactly where to start.
Historical Fighting Fundamentals
This book fully describes the tradition of German fencing attributed to Johannes Liechtenauer. Readers are provided a comprehensive guide to longsword fencing, each concept and technique thoroughly explained with great visual references. This is an excellent resource for both novice and veteran practitioners.
Modern Hand to Hand Combat
Apply the ancient close-combat secrets of the Samurai to modern warfare with this military martial arts self-defense guide. Today's ground soldier may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. of equipment when on patrol, or in any situation where they might be engaging the enemy. Unfortunately, mobility is sacrificed in the name of protection. In close-proximity combat, the modern soldier is at a decided disadvantage compared to his more nimble opponent -- but this is nothing new in the history of warfare. On the battlefields of medieval Japan, the Samurai faced a similar situation. This created the need to devise a new defense method that you can learn from today. In his self-defense guide Modern Hand to Hand Combat, Isler has blended Samurai techniques with the battlefield combat needs of the modern soldier. This book gives step-by-step instructions on how to effectively deal with life and death situations through movements and principles that still hold true. These principle-driven guidelines make for a variety of self-defense applications and are valuable to everyone from law enforcement officers and security personnel to soldiers and military professionals. With almost 300 illustrations--and professional videos available online--the guidelines set out in this book can significantly enhance the warfighter's ability to survive in combat. Topics covered include: Chapter 1) JOURNEY TO CREATIONChapter 2) LESSONS FROM THE PASTChapter 3) B.P.C. PHILOSOPHYChapter 4) FOCUSES OF B.P.C. TRAININGChapter 5) THE BASICSChapter 6) UNDERSTANDING DISTANCEChapter 7) WINNING CONCEPTSChapter 8) EXHAUSTIVE MEASURES Chapter 9) BATTLEFIELD GROUND COMBATChapter 10) TECHNIQUE SET 1 To learn how the martial arts of the Samurai can be useful to those in the military and beyond, Modern Hand to Hand Combat is the most comprehensive guide to blending these two systems for optimal safety and effectiveness. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Problems of Magicians in Andhra Pradesh, a Sociological Study
The author of this book is a retired Addl. Supdt of Police ., Magician, Counselling Psychologist and Advocate. He is the first individual Guinness World Record Holder in Magic in India. He is the first person who earned Ph.D., in Magic in India.In this book, the author has extensively documented the various challenges faced by magicians in the combined state of Andhra Pradesh. He made remarkable efforts to personally meet and interact with each magician, collecting detailed information about their economic, social, health and personal difficulties. Based on thorough study and systematic research, he analyzed these issues and proposed meaningful and practical solutions for the betterment and welfare of the magician community.
