Lameness Of The Horse; Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
In the world of equine health, where the grace of a horse's stride can mean the difference between triumph and tragedy, understanding lameness is paramount. This volume, a quintessential veterinary medicine classic, delves into the intricacies of diagnosing horse lameness with precision and care. Once lost to time, this invaluable veterinary practitioner resource has been out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been meticulously restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that its wisdom endures. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both practical horse care manual insights and a window into early 20th century veterinary practices. As an equine health reference, it provides detailed equine anatomy insights that remain relevant to modern veterinary students and seasoned practitioners alike. The book's historical significance lies not only in its content but also in its role as a bridge between past and present veterinary medicine. Whether you're a horse owner seeking a comprehensive handbook or a collector of timeless veterinary medicine classics, this restored edition promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of equine lameness solutions. Its pages are a testament to the enduring bond between humans and horses, capturing the essence of rural veterinary practices with a depth and authenticity that resonates across generations.
Big League Baseball - A History, Volume 1
Opening in 1871 with the founding of baseball's first professional league and closing in 1893 when the modern pitching distance was established at sixty feet six inches, this is the first volume of author Paul DeFonzo's epic illustrated history of Big League Baseball.
Ride Without Fear
Ride Without Fear offers a practical path to confident riding by training the most important tool in the saddle: your mind.Written for anxious equestrians, returning riders, and anyone who feels stuck by nerves, this book combines psychology, breathing techniques, and horse-rider communication to create calm, steady progress in the saddle. Instead of pressure or "just be brave" advice, you'll learn simple mental skills that change how your body reacts, how your horse responds, and how you feel every time you ride.Inside you'll discover: - Breathing methods that soften tension and steady your hands - Confidence routines for lessons, hacking, and show days - Tools for returning riders, adult beginners, and post-fall recovery - How to ride through nerves without freezing or gripping - Calm half halts, ground exercises, and mindset resets your horse will feel - A complete fear-ladder system for slow, safe confidence buildingFor riders who want progress without pressure Whether you are training a sensitive horse, rebuilding after a fall, or returning after years away, this method teaches you to listen, breathe, and ride with awareness. Fear is not a flaw to hide. It is an invitation to learn a calmer, clearer way of communicating with your horse.Ride Without Fear is the gentle, practical mindset program every rider deserves.
Top Tips for Football Mums & Great Sideline Chat!
"A lovely, fun-filled guide to life on the touchline - full of informative tips and suggestions" KitAid Charity From accidental spectator to sideline superstar - discover the ultimate survival guide for football mums. Tania Young cuts through the confusion with straight-talking advice on everything from decoding 'top bins' to choosing the perfect boots. Whether you're bewildered by match lengths or bamboozled by insiders' jargon, this no-nonsense handbook will become your secret weapon. Learn the unwritten rules of football parenting that no one tells you about, packed with tried and tested tips that transform weekend matches from mystery to mastery. Practical, witty and refreshingly honest, Top Tips for Football Mums & Great Sideline Chat is your passport to the beautiful game. Because when your child lives for football, you need more than just enthusiasm - you need know-how.
Boxing Mentality
How to Build Mental Toughness Using Boxing PrinciplesAndrew Hudson, a boxing coach and psychological expert, has created this guide to give men a step-by-step process to develop their mental toughness and improve their future performances. Boxing is a discipline that breeds champions, driven by elite mental toughness that results in consistent top performances. In this guide, boxing's harshest lessons have been deconstructed to help you discover: What Goes into Mental ToughnessHow to Beat Your Toughest OpponentHow to Correctly Pursue ResultsStrategies to Enhance Cognitive ControlMethods of Increasing Your ValueMultiple Mental Conditioning ExercisesHow to Apply Boxing Principles Outside of the RingWhether you want to become a better boxer or start achieving your life long goals, this book will guide you there one performance at a time. Click 'Add to Cart' to start bettering yourself today!
Kayak Fishing for Beginners
Unlock the Thrill of Kayak Fishing with the Ultimate Beginner's Guide!Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of kayak fishing but don't know where to start?"Kayak Fishing for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Gear, Safety, Techniques, and Ethical Angling" is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering the art of kayak fishing. This all-in-one resource is perfect for those eager to combine the serenity of kayaking with the thrill of fishing.Why Choose This Book?Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned kayak anglers who share insider tips and proven strategies.Step-by-Step Instructions: Easy-to-follow advice makes this guide suitable for beginners and hobbyists alike.Comprehensive Coverage: From selecting the right gear to mastering a variety of techniques, we've got you covered.What You'll Discover Inside: Getting Started with Kayak Fishing Understand why kayak fishing is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities. Learn how to choose the perfect kayak tailored to your fishing needs.Selecting a Paddle Discover how the right paddle enhances your efficiency and comfort on the water.Essential Gear for the Kayak Angler A complete rundown of must-have equipment to maximize your fishing success.Kayak Safety Critical safety tips to keep you secure and confident during every adventure.Entering and Exiting Your Kayak Master techniques for seamless entry and exit, regardless of your experience level.Anchoring Learn the best methods to anchor your kayak safely in various water conditions.Kayak Fishing Techniques Proven tactics and strategies to help you catch more fish and enhance your skills.Maintenance, Storage, and Transporting Keep your kayak in top condition with expert advice on care and transportation.Photographing Your Catch Tips to capture stunning photos of your catch without harming the fish.Being an Ethical Angler Embrace responsible fishing practices that support conservation and wildlife protection.Leave No Trace Learn how to minimize your environmental impact and preserve natural beauty.Next Steps Inspiration and guidance for advancing your kayak fishing journey to the next level.Transform Your Outdoor ExperienceImagine gliding across tranquil waters, the anticipation of the next big catch, and the satisfaction of mastering a new skill. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adrenaline-pumping adventure, kayak fishing offers the best of both worlds.Get Started Today!Don't let another day pass by. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to embark on unforgettable kayak fishing adventures.Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, "Kayak Fishing for Beginners" is your ticket to mastering the art and joy of kayak fishing
Was It Worth It
Was It Worth It is a raw, unflinching look at the price some families pay in pursuit of the pro athlete dream. This gripping novel follows Henry, a father who uproots his family from England to Canada in a relentless pursuit to give his son, Noah, every chance to reach the NHL. Before Noah could even walk, Henry had already mapped out the first 18 years of his life, planning every step, every sacrifice, all leading to the NHL Draft. Fueled by his own shattered dream of playing professional hockey, Henry pours everything into his son's journey, vowing to stop at nothing to make him the best. What begins as love and dedication slowly turns into obsession, blurring the line between support and control. This novel will hit home for moms, dads, former players, current athletes, and anyone navigating the high-stakes world of youth sports. The question lingers until the very end: Was it worth it?
The Subway Series
From the Bridegrooms and Giants to the Mets and Yankees, discover 136 years of epic clashes that made the Subway Series a legendary rivalry.For nearly thirty years, the modern-day tradition of the Subway Series has featured epic moments and iconic players squaring off to capture ultimate New York baseball bragging rights. With origins predating the advent of Gotham City's subway system in 1904, the clash between New York's original American Association (AA) clubs: the Metropolitans and Atlantics along with their original National League (NL) baseball counterpart, the Gothams, is a tradition that dates back over 143 years. After adopting new nicknames in the seasons following their inception, the Yankees, formerly known as the Highlanders (AL), met the Dodgers (Brooklyn transferred to NL in 1890) and Giants, a combined thirteen times in the World Series. Unfortunately, both of New York's NL clubs left for the West Coast following the 1957 MLB season. Upon Branch Rickey and William Shea delivering NL baseball back to New York in 1962, the revival of The Mayor's Trophy Game saw the Amazin's and Pinstripes lock horns in exhibition play for parts of nineteen years from 1963-79 and-1982-83. Following a 14-year hiatus in the area rivalry, the modern-day Subway Series took shape in 1997; conjuring up the same mystique and bad blood that existed in the late nineteenth century. Tag along on a memorable journey into New York baseball's celebrated past to relive the truly unforgettable milestones and legendary moments that built the Subway Series into the longstanding rivalry that it is today.
Before They Wore Dodger Blue
The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers were always groundbreakers on the player-development front, and when MLB instituted an amateur player draft in 1965, the Dodgers were ready: by 1968, the disciplined front office and scouting department put together what is still considered today as the greatest draft class in pro baseball history.That year, the Dodgers drafted six future All-Stars-Doyle Alexander, Bill Buckner, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Tom Paciorek, who would be selected for a combined 23 All-Star games-plus Joe Ferguson, Bobby Valentine, and Geoff Zahn. Most of these draftees-joined at various stops by Tommy Hutton, Charlie Hough, and Bill Russell-would form the core of outstanding minor-league teams as well as Dodgers teams featuring a remarkably stable infield that would play together for eight years, highlighted by a 1981 World Series win. It's widely regarded as the best draft class ever, and the 1970 Spokane Indians-featuring most of that draft class, led by Tommy Lasorda-one of the greatest minor-league clubs ever.How the Dodgers put together that legendary draft class and how they were developed by Lasorda is told in Before They Wore Dodger Blue: Tommy Lasorda and the Greatest Draft Class in Baseball History, Eric Vickrey's exhaustively researched history of the development of the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers draft class. Key to the development of this draft class: Lasorda, who worked his way through the minors as the manager of virtually all these draftees at stops in Pocatello, Ogden, Albuquerque, and Spokane, culminating in his appointment as Walt Alston's replacement as Dodger manager near the end of the 1976 season.Cey, Russell, Lopes, and Garvey proceeded to form an All-Star infield that would play together for an unprecedented eight and a half consecutive seasons. That foursome, along with other homegrown stars and pieces acquired through trades involving the '68 draft class, carried the Dodgers to three National League pennants in the 1970s and a World Series title in 1981 under Lasorda."[Tommy] Lasorda developed into a master," said Bobby Valentine, the leading light in the draft class before injuries cut his career short, in an interview with the author. "His baseball acumen, his ability to manage a game is always overshadowed by his persona. He was a spectacular in-game manager. He knew when to put on a hit-and-run. When a guy was in a slump, he'd give him a high-five when he came into the dugout. That would boost the guy's confidence for the next at-bat. He knew when to take a pitcher out, when to leave him in, when to challenge him, when to take a kid out for a private dinner, and when to scold a kid in front of the entire team."
Handbook of Fly Tying
Widely acknowledged as a classic work on the subject, The Handbook of Fly Tying is written by one of Britain's leading fly dressers and includes: - Choice of equipment and materials - Essential preparatory techniques - In-depth instruction for tying tails, ribbing, hackles and wings - Superb step-by-step colour photography
The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur
New Sixth edition of this bestselling title - a warm and evocative history of Tottenham Hotspur that gets to the heart and soul of the famous London football club. Packed with wonderful stories - from the formation of the club to the present day - and the memories of legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur brings the rich history of Spurs to life. First published in 2012, with further editions in 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2024, this sixth edition brings the story right up to date and covers the 2025 Europa League success victory in Bilbao - Tottenham's first silverware in 17 years.
My Greatest Day in Football
Great games remembered by legendary players and coaches "For folks who have been around for a while, this book will conjure up many a great memory. And for younger readers, it will provide a fine history lesson and some excellent insight into the way the sport has evolved."--From the foreword by Beano Cook First published in 1948, My Greatest Day in Football is a collection of reminiscences and stories from football's early stars. College football games were the most memorable moments for many of these players and coaches, though some highlight professional and even high school games. Sam "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh recounts the National League Championship game played at Wrigley Field during his rookie season; Felix A. "Doc" Blanchard, nicknamed "Mr. Inside" for his powerful running attack, describes the triumphant day when Army ended its thirteen-year losing streak to Notre Dame; and Glenn Scobie "Pop" Warner explains why a tough battle against Cal was his greatest day, even though his Stanford team was not victorious. George "the Gipper" Gipp, Knute Rockne, and Paul Brown, who perhaps provides the most surprising game of all, are all included in My Greatest Day in Football. While not all of the thirty-five contributors' names may be immediately recognizable, all their stories are entertaining and rich with nostalgia. Editors Goodman and Lewin introduce each subject with a brief summary of his career and provide the lineup and statistics of each great game. Football fans everywhere will enjoy this flashback to the game's early days.
The Cyclist's Codex
The Cyclist's Codex: Protocols for Pedalling in Pelotons, Preserving a Pulse, Pushing Power, Pootling on Paths, and Not Being a Prat on the RoadThere are two types of cyclists: those who know the rules, and those who accidentally violate all of them before the first junction. This book is for both-and especially for the latter.The Cyclist's Codex is the long-overdue legal text for the road-going, bunch-riding, caf矇-stopping, Strava-uploading cyclist who wants to ride well, ride right, and not become the unspoken reason someone else leaves the group chat. Part etiquette manual, part sarcastic scripture, part unofficial highway code-this is the lawbook the peloton never asked for, but desperately needed.Inside you'll find: 16 chapters of judiciously officious riding laws, covering everything from rotation rituals to sock-based infractionsThe Cyclist Citation Scale (CCS): a seven-point penalty system ranging from The Glance to full-blown social expulsionHard lines on soft etiquette-meeting point punctuality, mid-ride micturition, WhatsApp decorum, and the correct height of sockClauses for caf矇 queue etiquette, descending danger zones, mechanical misconduct, and how to pee without ruining your bibs or reputationAppendices for language decoding, acceptable post-ride uploads, and rules for those who say "I'm just here for fun" (but clearly aren't)Written in the tone of a Queen's Counsel with a caffeine dependency and too many miles in their legs, The Cyclist's Codex is a must-read (and must-abide) for anyone who wants to ride socially without being silently judged.Know the rules. Know when you're breaking them. And at least be funny when you do.
Opening Day
"Opening Day offers great players, high stakes, and the hinge of history turning as a new era in Cleveland sports begins. Knight exhaustively chronicles the first game at Jacobs Field against the Mariners and it is clear that a whole different brand of Cleveland Indians has come to Cleveland."--Bill Livingston, Cleveland Plain Dealer "I thought I knew everything worth knowing about the first game at Jacobs Field. But Jonathan Knight surprised me with his exhaustively researched account. He also manages to weave in all sorts of Tribe history, such as a cool story about the first opening day at League park. Can't say I remember much about that one!"--Bob Dyer, Akron Beacon Journal Opening Day is sportswriter Jonathan Knight's inning-by-inning look at the opening game at Jacobs Field on April 4, 1994. New home to the Cleveland Indians, "The Jake" was for fans symbolic of the team's turnaround. For the regional community this ballpark marked the beginning of Cleveland's long-awaited renaissance. The redemption of the Indians began in 1986, when the Jacobs brothers, Richard and David, purchased the underfinanced and mismanaged franchise. And despite a devastating 1991 season, when the Tribe lost a record 105 games and finished in last place, 34 games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays, the team and its fans persevered. The Jacobs' legacy culminated in the opening of Jacobs Field, variously described as "a jewel" and Cleveland's "field of dreams," in the spring of 1994. The Indians made more postseason appearances in their first five years at Jacobs Field than in the previous ninety-three seasons of franchise history. Author Jonathan Knight skillfully recaptures memorable moments from opening days of the past, creating this story that shows how the fortunes of the team and the city converged. On that day in early April, the Indians and the City of Cleveland together experienced a true opening day--one in which the past was forgotten and the future was clear and bright.
Sailing the Shallows
A beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for a simpler style of sailing, exploring the coastline in a small boat. Filled with useful advice and techniques, but above all an inspiring and captivating read. Sail just a couple of miles away from the coast and the shoreline begins to drop below the horizon. Soon you are alone on the same wild seas the Vikings crossed, where Drake repulsed the Spanish Armada, and where the clippers once raced home with cargoes of tea. The modern world may have changed radically, but the sea remains as feral and free as it always was. There are opportunities for adventure all around us, if we wish to take advantage of them. Dinghy cruising is accessible, affordable adventure, available to anyone. It requires little other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat, nature is not something to be observed disinterestedly: it batters and drenches you, refreshes and enlivens you. In Sailing the Shallows Roger Barnes combines lyrical writing and beautifully drawn illustrations with simple and practical wisdom on sailing a small boat - a combination that has been much admired in his first book, The Dinghy Cruising Companion. Where the first book got readers set up and ready to go, Sailing the Shallows sees us underway and exploring. Roger describes a series of sea passages in small boats in UK, French and Italian waters, with each chapter highlighting a particular technique of coastal sailing or wilderness camping. Roger weaves practical instruction seamlessly into the narrative, and accompanies his tales with a series of exquisite hand-drawn illustrations of the places visited, events described or details of his beloved boat Avel Dro. This book is a manifesto for a different attitude to sailing; an antidote to the complexity and ostentation of contemporary yachting. It is also arguing for a different attitude to living - plain, direct and at one with nature - a reassessment of our priorities that is long overdue.
A Practical Training Log for Everyday Riding with Horse Training Exercises
Schooling Sessions: A Practical Training Log for Everyday Riding is a structured training journal designed for riders who want to develop consistency, clarity, and purposeful progress in the saddle. Suitable for riders of any discipline, this logbook helps track daily schooling sessions, conditioning work, skill development, and long-term improvement for both horse and rider.This journal supports thoughtful riding by guiding the rider to record: Warm-ups, exercises, and flatwork focusPole work and jumping patternsBreakthroughs, challenges, and areas for continued developmentConditioning and fitness tracking over timeRider position, feel, and communication goalsIn addition to daily ride pages, the book includes weekly planning templates, monthly progress evaluations, quick schooling plans for busy days, and a reference section of proven training exercises. A rider body awareness scan and troubleshooting guide are also included to support calm, effective communication in the saddle.Clear, practical, and trainer-approved, Schooling Sessions is designed for lesson riders, adult amateurs, training programs, pony club graduates, competitive riders, returning riders, and anyone who wants to ride with more intention and measurable improvement.Use it on your own, with your coach, or as part of your horse's ongoing training plan. Small details, recorded consistently, reveal real progress.
America Tees Off
In 1887 a linen salesman from New York City visited the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, considered to be the oldest golf course in the world. While there, he visited the shop of golf legend Old Tom Morris. He purchased six clubs and some balls. Soon after his return home, this purchase triggered a golf explosion that would soon see America not only take up the game but also take it over. America Tees Off tracks golf's impact on the country and the game since this historic purchase, with dozens of wide-ranging stories from when the game first took hold in the United States to the present day. These stories cover both the great amateur and professional players, as well as the golf adventures of average players and the not-so-average, like U.S. presidents, athletes in other sports, Hollywood stars, and the mega-wealthy. You'll read about what was thought to be a highly questionable land purchase in the Sandhills of North Carolina in 1895 that led to the golf mecca of Pinehurst, how Babe Didrikson Zaharias's husband used his cigar to give her assistance during tournament play, and how the scientist who worked on the atomic bomb at Los Alamos helped President Eisenhower improve his game. America Tees Off also covers the effect of American ingenuity on the game's equipment and how the sport was televised. These lesser-known, behind-the-scenes true stories will entertain and inform the most serious golf enthusiasts as well as those just getting into the sport's colorful history.
Braver in the Saddle
A gentle, confidence-building journal for riders who want to feel calmer, braver, and more connected in the saddle. Braver in the Saddle is designed for anxious riders, returning riders, and anyone rebuilding trust with themselves or their horse. Through weekly reflections, guided ride logs, grounding practices, and simple mindset tools, this journal helps riders notice progress, celebrate small wins, and find ease again in the saddle-at their own pace.Ideal for: Adult amateursNervous ridersReturning ridersQuiet, relationship-focused horsemanshipA thoughtful and reassuring gift for any rider who needs to hear: "You're doing better than you think."
Matchless
"What we have here is not mere game narrative of major championships, but sportswriting embedded in a larger cultural context." -- The Wall Street Journal: "10 Books That Belong on Every Golfer's Bookshelf"United States Golf Association, 2026 Herbert Warren Wind Award Winner for contribution to golf literature.Winner of the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award'Finally - a book that truly captures the inspiring and uniquely gifted women from a largely forgotten golfing age. A wonderful read from start to finish' - Iona Stephen, Sky Sports presenter, commentator and hostFrom the moment women began hosting championships of their own in 1893, one of golf's burning questions became whether any woman would ever approach the mythical ideal of playing perfect golf. It took three decades of striving - at a time when Suffragettes were stubbornly fighting for women's rights - before Joyce Wethered and Glenna Collett delivered an unequivocal answer to that question.From their first meeting at Troon in 1925, through a decade highlighted by their breathtaking match at St Andrews, the Englishwoman and the American brought out in one another golf so sublime that rare was the player, man or woman, who could perform as brilliantly.The rivalry between Wethered and Collett generated such widespread interest and respect that it paved the way for the birth of a women's professional tour. Matchless tells the story of these two incomparable golfers - women who personified the ambitions of their age.
The Parents' Guide to Raising a Lacrosse Player
The Parents' Guide to Raising a Lacrosse Player: A Mental Health Approach, helps parents and players to understand the impact that mental health issues have on an athlete. This book not only raises awareness but gives both parents and players concrete strategies to cope with these adversities. Erica Dixon is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. She has over 29 years of experience treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues. She owns a private practice in Maryland where she resides with her husband, Mark and two sons. This book began as a way for Erica to process her own feelings after her oldest lacrosse player was hospitalized during his freshman season. She extended the book to include chapters about her own clients; other collegiate lacrosse players struggling with mental health issues. As a result, a short book took form. So, throw it in your bag and read it during halftime. Erica's sincere hope is that this book helps at least one reader.
Hoggy
The quintessential barking-mad Yorkshire cricketer, 'Hoggy's' record-breaking bowling exploits for England allied to his humorous, uniquely oddball yet hugely endearing attitude to sport and life makes this essential reading for all lovers of the game. More than just a line-and-length cricketer's biography, Hoggy offers an entertaining insight into the weird and wonderful world of one of cricket's true characters. From the pub to the wicket and everywhere in-between, the dogged nightwatchman and wicket-taker looks beyond the runs and wickets to reveal what cricketers really get up to on tour and in the dressing room ...
Playing The Game
Who would win a penalty shoot-out between an elephant and the captain of Aylesbury United?Playing the Game reveals the answer - just one of the astonishing stories from the football club's early history, from its foundation in 1897 to the post-war years.For the first time author Mike Snell divulges the fascinating tales behind the players, the matches, the rivalries, and the trophies, as football fever started to sweep the country and the game became part of the national consciousness.Learn the circumstances and characters behind Aylesbury United's formation, the team that delivered the club's first silverware, the players that never returned from the two World Wars, as well as the two brothers who came to England to escape the holocaust and went on to represent both the Ducks and the USA as internationals - and much more.This book also includes individual player and team statistics from formation to the start of the Second World War.
Every Cast
Every Cast - Stephen Sautner's New Book Chronicles the Obsession of Angling From trout to bonefish to striped bass, more than 60 stories written by a master storyteller For more than three decades, Stephen Sautner has quietly pursued a fishing addiction while writing about it for The New York Times, The FlyFish Journal, The Drake, Hatch, Anglers Journal, Patagonia, and other publications. His latest book, Every Cast: Stories from a Deeply Hooked Angler gathers more than 60 essays, blending previously published work with more than a dozen new stories. Whether fly fishing for trout, salmon, or bonefish, surfcasting for striped bass, ice fishing for perch, or remembering lost fishing friends, Sautner's insightful, sometimes poignant, and often humorous observations underscore what Thoreau meant when he wrote: "Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." Sautner freely embraces his compulsion. As he writes in the book's introduction: "They are out there, right now, casting in plain view. . . These are the fish-junkies--angling's version of meth heads. They are forever chasing the dopamine jolt that comes from the perfect cast, the perfect rise, the perfect release. The perfect . . . I know because I am one of them." The far-reaching stories in Every Cast include casting for wild trout in the familiar Catskill Mountains--the birthplace of American fly fishing--to more exotic locations such as the Alaskan backcountry, Canadian Rockies, and even the Panama Canal. Sautner casts and writes with equal enthusiasm, whether stalking bonefish on a lonely Bahamian flat or chasing schools of striped bass on a beach crowded with scores of his fellow anglers. His stories are not only about angling adventure, but also what can happen between casts: dealing with a surly fishing guide, insect hatches declining on a favorite stream, even witnessing a drowning on a river. The essays in Every Cast will resonate not only with fellow anglers, but anyone who appreciates well-crafted writing by a master storyteller.
Only Golfers Can Understand
A classic volume of ruminations on the greatness of golf. This book is devoted to enjoying the ups and downs of the game. It is the perfect gift for anyone starting out, still going, or thinking about coming back home. It is sure to help readers enjoy their golf more.
Budo Taijutsu
Budo Taijutsu (Martial Arts Body Technique), combines the essence of nine classical martial art systems from Japan. Through his organisation, the Bujinkan, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi-sensei has overseen the growth of Budo Taijutsu to many thousands of practitioners worldwide. Its training philosophy of developing your response in accordance with the situation provides both a dynamic martial art and practical form of self-defence.In this expanded Second Edition, author and illustrator Duncan Mitchell presents a systematic reference for both beginners and experienced students.Part One - Foundations of Budo TaijutsuBasic training advice, physical preparation exercises and how to take a fall safely before moving on to providing clear diagrams and brief explanations for the essential basic techniques of striking, joint locks, throws, choking and self-defence.Part Two - Kihon Gata (Basic Forms)Provides a reference to the essential foundational forms, including Sanshin no Kata, Kihon Happo, and Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu.Part Three - Keiko Gata (Practice Forms)Presents detailed descriptions of the basic practice forms for: - Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu- Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu- Koto Ryu Koppojutsu- Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu- Kuki Shinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu
The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly-Fishing
Buy this book on a Wednesday, and you could be out catching fish on Saturday morning! The Orvis Quick-Start Guide to Fly Fishing is the only book a first-time angler needs to go from zero to catching fish in no time at all. Many people believe that learning to fly-fish is very difficult, but the truth is that, with a little expert instruction, anyone can become a successful fly fisher in a matter of days. Phil Monahan's just-the-basics approach will teach you what makes fly-fishing so special, exactly what tackle and gear you need for any given fishing situation, how to cast a fly rod, and fundamental fly-fishing techniques that catch fish. Everything is explained simply, clearly, and concisely without a lot of extraneous information, so you'll have the knowledge and skills to go out on the water with confidence. Important topics include: Tackle Selection--Making sure you have the right tools Casting--Including step-by-step photos featuring Orvis instructor Pete Kutzer Fish Biology and Behavior--Understand the species you're targeting Basic Entomology and Fly Selection--How to identify and imitate the bugs trout eat How to Read Water--Learn where fish live in rivers and lakes Fly Presentation--How to put all this knowledge together to catch fish Warmwater Fly Fishing--A whole chapter on how to catch bass and panfish
I Can't Stop Thinking about Var
SHORTLISTED IN THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR Is it football any more? 'Fascinating and persuasive' The Herald 'Everyone involved in the VAR controversy should read this short, beautifully-written book and think again' Sir Michael Barber In 2019, the English Premier League introduced the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), a way of using technology to review and correct the on-field referee's decisions. It's been a disaster: players hate it, managers hate it, pundits line up to pour scorn on its decisions, and fans have coined the chant 'it's not football any more' to describe its effect on the game. Almost every other sport in the world has managed to integrate technology into its decision-making process. Why is football failing so badly? Is it a special case, or have the game's authorities got something wrong? And what does the controversy about VAR tell us about the nature of authority, rationality and technology in the 21st century?
Return of the King
Return of the King tells the story of Muhammad Ali's return to the ring in 1970, after a more than three-year suspension for refusing his draft notice as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. With Ali's career still in doubt, he found new support in shifting public opinion about the war and in Atlanta, a city still governed by white supremacy, but a white supremacy decidedly different from that of its neighbor cities in the Deep South. Atlanta had been courting and landing professional sports teams in football, basketball, and baseball since the end of 1968. An influential state politician, Leroy Johnson, Georgia's first Black state senator since Reconstruction, was determined to help Ali return after his exile. The state had no boxing commission to prevent Ali from fighting there, so Johnson made it his mission for Ali to make a comeback in Georgia. Ali's opponent would be Jerry Quarry, the top heavyweight contender and, more important, a white man who had spoken out against Ali's objection to the war. In Return of the King, Thomas Aiello examines the history of Muhammad Ali, Leroy Johnson, and the city of Atlanta, while highlighting an important fight of Ali's that changed the trajectory of his career. Although the fight between Ali and Quarry lasted only three rounds, those nine minutes changed boxing forever and were crucial to both the growth of Atlanta and the rebirth of Ali's boxing career.
Pilates for Runners
RUN BETTER. RECOVER SMARTER. STAY INJURY-FREE. Pilates provides the foundation for sustainable running. It strengthens your core, improves flexibility, enhances balance, and sharpens mental focus--all essential for efficient, injury-free running. Running alone can't do it all. Tight hips, weak glutes, poor posture, and repetitive strain can slow you down--or sideline you altogether. That's where Pilates comes in. Whether you're training for a race or running for fitness, Pilates helps you run with better form and less effort; prevents common injuries like IT band syndrome, shin splints, and runner's knee; and makes recovery faster while building long-term resilience. Pilates for Runners features include: - Fully illustrated with over 200 photos in full color- Over 50 exercises with detailed follow-along instructions- Training flows designed specifically for runners- Pre- and post-run warm up and mobility routines - Easy to integrate with your current training and recovery cycles No matter your fitness level, you'll find practical, time-efficient workouts designed to complement your running and elevate your performance. So...what are you waiting for? Order your copy today!
Emotionally Intelligent Coaching
Great coaching isn't just about strategy-it's about understanding people. The best teams aren't just built on talent; they thrive on trust, communication, and emotional intelligence.Emotionally Intelligent Coaching provides a game-changing framework for coaches who want to lead with impact, connect deeply with their players, and build a championship culture. By using the Enneagram, a powerful tool for understanding motivation and behavior, coaches will learn how to bring out the best in each athlete, improve team dynamics, and navigate challenges with confidence.With practical insights, real-world coaching examples, and a deep dive into the nine unique personality types, this informative guide equips coaches to adapt their leadership approach, foster resilience, and create lasting influence both on and off the field.Winning is important, but building strong, motivated, and inspired athletes is what truly sets great coaches apart. Emotionally Intelligent Coaching will help coaches step up their leadership and transform the way they coach.
The Soccer 100
A celebration of the beautiful game and its 100 greatest players, from the pre-World War II exploits of Dixie Dean to the modern-day genius of Kylian Mbapp矇 and Lionel MessiThese players left legacies, redefined the game with trademark skills, and grew into national icons. They have their stats--the goals, the wins, the trophies--but, more importantly, they have their stories. One World Cup winner owned a nightclub that briefly transformed a corner of industrial Germany into one of the hippest places around. An Austrian forward's death is still shrouded in mystery. A striker who might have become a telephone technician had he not been spotted playing soccer was eventually elected president of his country. And there are unanswered questions. How did Pel矇's Brazil shirt from the 1958 World Cup quarterfinal go missing in a Welsh school? Which goalkeeper was so good that one opponent considered scoring against him akin to "winning a trophy"?Through extensive research and interviews, The Athletic soccer staff, led by Oliver Kay and James Horncastle, discovered angles and tales that shine a new light on the sport's most compelling characters.They faced an impossible riddle, too: Of the thousands of players to hit the pitch, who is the best? Their efforts to find the answer took the foremost sports newsroom on a journey, and what emerges is more than a ranking. Through all-new, vivid portraits of each athlete, The Soccer 100 is a tribute to the greatest players to have ever graced the most popular sport on the planet.
Elite Hockey Defense
Develop defensive hockey players at all levels.Defensive skills often receive less attention and recognition than their offensive counterparts. In Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game, author Dave Cameron lays out the essential tools coaches need to create game-changing defensive players.Skills such as transitions, backward acceleration, and passing and receiving passes are fundamental to the position of defense but are often overlooked in exchange for simple shooting practice. By incorporating skating development and puck control along with instruction on positional play, strategy, communication, and specific zone play, coaches can foster more adaptable defensive players. Cameron also goes in-depth on the split-second decision-making that players encounter in game situations and offers guidance on developing players in a way that prepares them to assess scenarios as they arise.Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game contains a drill finder that will help readers quickly locate the most appropriate drills for their players, and Coaching Tips note key points that coaches should focus on during each drill. These tips highlight why the drills are beneficial, what skills are being developed, and note technique tips and common player mistakes to look out for.Build an unstoppable defensive force on the ice. With expert advice that has been used at all levels, Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game is the perfect tool for coaches looking to elevate the performance of their defensive players.
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, 7th Edition
Lennard Zinn is the world's leading expert on bike maintenance and repair. His friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools and parts you'll need to repair new and old mountain bikes, alongside everything from guidelines on wheel size selection for your frame size, suspension settings, and travel to procedures for mounting and sealing tubeless tire systems and more. Over 500 pages and more than 750 hand-drawn illustrations and exploded-parts diagrams show just the right level of detail to lead you through every mountain bike repair task, including: Basics: How to fix a flat tire, lube a bicycle chain, adjust the brakesEmergency repairs: How to fix a broken chain, tighten loose spokes, repair a bent derailleurEasy shifting: How to adjust shifters, derailleurs, and cables for clean and smooth shiftingWheels: How to true a wheel, install a new tire, change a cassette, replace broken spokes, build your own wheelsOverhauls: How to service and replace pedals, chains and chainrings, saddles, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks, and bottom bracketsNew tech: How to maintain 1x-speed systems, electronic, and wireless shifters and complete info on the new 11-speed and SRAM 12-speed drivetrainsTroubleshooting: How to figure out what's wrong with any bike and fix it This seventh edition of Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance also features: An expanded list of tools and how to use them, including a Click Valve pump head, hydraulic-brake bleed kit, barb installer, chain-waxing equipment, and moreUpdated methods for determining chain length, including from the SRAM app and calculating itNew information on tubeless tires, including how to use a tubeless tire pump and inserts and ways to plug holes in tubeless tiresInstruction on SRAM Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless electronic shifting systems and SRAM T-Type (a.k.a. Full Mount) rear derailleursGuidance on bike chain maintenance, including Immersive chain waxing, using three-prong chain-elongation gauges to more accurately assess chain wear, and other methods for determining chain lengthAnd so much more! This guide makes bicycle repair and maintenance easy, quick, affordable, and fun. With Zinn at your side, you'll know how to keep your bicycling running smoothly for years.
Squash
Updated and with a new afterword from the author, this definitive history of squash by journalist James Zug is a must-read for squash lovers and sports history buffs alike, capturing the evolution of one of America's greatest games. Step into the fast-paced world of squash with this ultimate deep dive into one of America's fastest-growing sports. This newly updated edition of Squash packs in fresh stories and insights, charting the racquet sport's evolution. From its scrappy beginnings in the 1850s, when English schoolboys invented the game in alleys and yards, to its arrival on US soil in 1884, squash has grown into a global phenomenon. Award-winning journalist James Zug takes readers on a fascinating journey, exploring defining moments like the pivotal shift in the 1990s from the one court size to another, a change that propelled the US to international squash dominance. The game has over 1.6 million players in this country, a growing presence in schools and colleges, and is on the brink of its next big milestone--making its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Packed with vibrant profiles of squash legends, Zug's narrative goes beyond the court. He uncovers the game's rich cultural roots, tracing its elite origins and its expansion into public and commercial clubs. Along the way, he captures the passion, drama, and camaraderie that make squash so much more than just a sport. In the tradition of iconic sports histories like David Halberstam's The Amateurs, Squash isn't just for players--it's for anyone who loves a great story. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or curious newcomer to the game, this is your definitive guide to the lasting legacy of squash.
The Why Is Everything
When Kyle Shanahan became the NFL's youngest offensive coordinator in 2008, he had one prevailing rule: Tell me the why. If a colleague couldn't justify his position by providing the unassailable reasoning behind it, he was told to get the hell out of Shanahan's office. Shanahan and the members of his coaching tree--including Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel, Raheem Morris, and Matt LaFleur--came up in a sport where innovation was the exception, not the rule. There had been brilliant football minds before, from Paul Brown to Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick. But for the most part, coaches learned a particular system and stuck to it no matter what--no matter the players on their team, no matter what the opponent might do.This group of young coaches would change all that. The Why Is Everything is the story of old dogmas falling before astonishingly creative new strategies and game plans. Drawing on unmatched access across the league, longtime NFL reporter Mike Silver takes us into the key moments in this still-unfolding revolution, from the education of Mike Shanahan, Kyle's father and a two-time Super Bowl champion, in the 1980s; to the Washington Redskins' football laboratory in the early 2010s, where the coaches first worked together, shocking the league with their cutting-edge scheme for rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III; to McVay's Super Bowl victory in 2022 and Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl agony in 2019 and 2024.Less than a decade after their emergence, these men are the stars of their profession and have helped propel the NFL to new heights of viewership and drama. With The Why Is Everything, Silver reveals how it all happened, and in the process gives us a timeless account of friendship, rivalry, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection.
Skateboard Culture
A celebration of skateboard culture from the 1970s to today, featuring interviews with legendary skaters including Tony Hawk and Mark Gonzales, a foreword by director Spike Jonze, and over 400 rare photographs and images Since the 1970s, skateboarding has emerged from the fringes of the Californian underground to become a global phenomenon and a culture of its own. Throughout each passing decade, skateboarding's creativity, both on and off the board, has influenced mainstream fashion, photography, music, art, and film. In this beautifully designed celebration of skateboarding, Morgan Bouvant and S矇bastien Carayol retrace the rich history of skateboard culture through seventeen exclusive interviews with legendary skaters; numerous engaging essays recounting key events, crucial local scenes, and meaningful anecdotes in skate history; nostalgic explorations of brands, movies, and fashion; and over 400 photos by iconic skateboard photographers, carefully curated advertisements by legendary brands, and detailed diagrams showcasing skateboard anatomy and the different types of tricks. Perfect for skaters old and new, Skateboard Culture is a stunning ode to more than five decades of free-spirited rebellion.
The Jeet Kune Do Archives
Jeet Kune Do, the art and philosophy developed by Bruce Lee, was a groundbreaking movement that not only changed the world of martial arts but also redefined how we approach personal development and self-expression in the fighting arts. Lee's philosophy was not confined by tradition or rigid structure; it was dynamic, fluid, and ever-evolving, much like the man himself. This compilation is a tribute to the lasting legacy of JKD, bringing together key writings that offer insight into its history, philosophy, and evolution. In an era of ever-changing ideas, fleeting trends, and the constant flow of information, it's easy to overlook the enduring power of the written word. This collection brings together a series of articles about the art of Jeet Kune Do written over a span of time, each piece representing a unique snapshot of thought, philosophy, and conversation from a previous period. These articles, though born from specific moments in time, carry with them ideas and reflections that resonate with us today in surprising and often profound ways. The objective of this work is to preserve what it was said originally in the past and rescue what [probably] has been lost along the way.
Be Expert with Map and Compass
The classic map and compass navigation guide, updated with new features and tips Be Expert with Map and Compass is a popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook that has been helping people find their way for more than 70 years. This new edition contains a variety of updates on the essentials of map reading, with new photos and stories included throughout. In this refreshed, modern take on the classic outdoor navigation guide, readers will learn: How to read a map, map symbols, traveling by map and compass alone or by map and compass together, finding bearings, sketching maps, and traveling in the wilderness Compass design basics, how to test your compass skills, understand declination, and special uses of your compass in fishing and hunting Competitive orienteering basics, with information on how to organize an orienteering event and prepare the course beforehand The Fourth Edition of Be Expert with Map and Compass remains the book of choice for professional outdoorsmen, novice orienteers, and outdoor organizations as well as teachers, scout leaders, recreational hikers, hunters, and others around the world seeking to feel more comfortable in the wilderness.
Lionel Messi - Fan Book
This book celebrates a once-in-a-lifetime genius and this dazzling career charting how Lionel Messi rewrote the record books and redefined how soccer should be played. Celebrated as the greatest soccer player in the history of the game, Lionel Messi's record-breaking career is a story of unprecedented goals and glory. The Inter Miami CF and Argentina superstar's remarkable achievements have made him one of the world's most famous athletes and a player who is always synonymous with entertainment, style and passion. When Messi joined MLS in the summer of 2023, his transfer to Inter Miami made headlines worldwide and with his first full league season starting in February, renewed Messi mania is set to sweep America. No one has been named FIFA World Player of the Year more than the eight times Messi has won the coveted award, while his seven Ballon d'Or triumphs are also a record. The scorer of more than 800 goals for club and country, he captained Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup and boasts more than 40 major domestic and international winner's medals in his extraordinary personal collection.
Scales & Scars
When the water goes black and the air runs thin, Gary Saurage learns the only rule that matters: don't quit. Scales & Scars follows his climb from a rough start to the front lines of risk-undercover rooms, high-water rescues, and a sanctuary where "nuisance" gators get a second chance. Storms level what he builds; grit and family raise it again. It's a true story about danger, mercy, and the stubborn kind of faith that keeps showing up. Raw, fast, and full of heart, this book will leave you rooting for a man who refuses to back down when the wild closes in.For readers who crave real stakes and real redemption, Scales & Scars pulls you into the moments that test a life and the choices that dene it, then dares you to keep turning the page.
We the Raptors
INSTANT BESTSELLER We the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years is about the grinders, glue guys, bench heroes, and more. Alvin Williams, Jos矇 Calder籀n, T. J. Ford, Jonas Valanciunas, Danny Green--whether regular or part-time starters, role players, key cogs, or even short-term stars--all of them felt blessed to call Canada home. Foreword by Kyle Lowry Amir Johnson immediately fell in love with the diversity of the country. From special events with fans to Zombie Walks down Yonge Street, few players connected with Toronto--on and off the floor--more than Amir. At the age of thirty, Anthony Parker--known as the "Michael Jordan of EuroLeague"--finally found his place in the NBA with the Raptors, a role that had eluded him as a young draftee and during his six seasons overseas. NBA vet and Toronto native Jamaal Magloire mentored younger players in the shadow of his brother's murder in Regent Park. Bismack Biyombo, a fan favourite for his big, burly play and endless energy, couldn't decide which team to sign with as a free agent, until a phone call from Masai Ujiri made the choice easy. The Junkyard Dog, Jerome Williams, drove himself to Toronto in a snowstorm, becoming in the process one of the most recognizable players in franchise history. Matt Bonner, dubbed the Red Mamba by none other than Kobe Bryant, emerged as a national hero after going toe to toe in the post with Kevin Garnett. Jorge Garbajosa, a superstar in Italy and his native Spain, gambled on a second career at the age of twenty-eight, becoming the hustle and heart of a playoff-bound Raptors squad only to see his NBA dreams crumble in a career-ending on-court injury. Every team has unheralded but dogged players but none more so than the expansion-era Raptors, a team that many NBA players and free agents often ignored--until the Raptors became one of the most interesting and winningest teams in the league. This rich tapestry comes alive in We the Raptors, as told by Raptors radio voice Eric Smith and Andrew Bricker through thirty exclusive interviews with former and current Raptors. Every bounce, every rebound, every elbow to the face--this is a rare view of the NBA through the eyes of those who made it to the pinnacle of their profession.
Ball Four, Take Your Base!
What do you do when death threats circulate against you in a prison, and the inmate baseball teams you coach as a volunteer push ordinary competition into the danger zone? Strike Three, You're Out! described Kent Philpott's experiences coaching baseball at San Quentin Prison during the 2010 season during rising turmoil among the team inmates. Ball Four, Take Your Base! continues the story into 2011 and 2012 of how a perfectly wonderful game can be both a joy and ruined by friendly and unfriendly competition and undercover activities. Stories from other visiting teams and photos from several seasons are included.Philpott's previous book, Strike Three, You're Out! took the reader through the making of a baseball team and the 2010 season inside San Quentin, one of the most infamous state prisons in the country. See further inside the thinking, emotions, and stresses that accompany the inmates' involvement in what is often the most important part of their entire incarceration. Understand why inmates will say and do almost anything to get a chance to play ball and how frustration and disappointment derails them. Find out what "payback" is, how power and authority work, why the sports teams are the only integrated groups, and how "reverse racism" plays a role. The payback part is foremost in Ball Four, Take Your Base! expressed through multiple death threats and manipulations and ending with Philpott being banned from the prison.
Pond Birds
The history of the University of Florida basketball program from its beginnings to the arrival of Billy Donovan, told by a former player and longtime Gator sports analystIn the 1960s, the University of Florida football players began calling the long-legged Gator basketball players "pond birds." Bill Koss was one of them. In Pond Birds, Koss tells the definitive story of Florida Gators men's basketball from the program's modest beginnings in 1916, through decades of highs and lows that included 55 years without an SEC conference title, and into the pivotal years leading up to the onset of Billy Donovan's transformative tenure in 1996.Koss takes a deep dive into the moments and personalities that shaped the program, such as the fiery leadership of coach Norm Sloan and the steady, strategic approach of Lon Kruger. Stories of recruitment efforts, both failed and successful, and the arrival of Gatorade make this book both a sports history and a cultural snapshot of college athletics in a bygone era. For diehard Gator fans and college basketball enthusiasts of all allegiances, Pond Birds is a reminder that greatness is built over time with perseverance. Now that Florida basketball has three national championships, Pond Birds invites readers to appreciate the journey from Point A to Point B--and leaves them eager for the next chapter.
Powder
A fully updated and revised edition. Long descents, big verts, challenging pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski runs on the planet. Whether you're a serious off-piste skier or a novice with alpine ambitions, this visually stunning guide will undoubtedly inspire the winter Olympian in all of us. Along with classic runs in Chamonix, Whistler and Jackson Hole, Powder will also take you to offbeat and exotic locations such as the Himalayas, the Atlas Mountains and the 2014 Olympic destination of Sochi in Russia - places notable not only for the fantastic skiing and snowboarding, but also for their extraordinary scenery. Powder is the ultimate bucket list for any snow sports enthusiast, challenging beginners and experts alike to take on the most breathtaking runs the world has to offer. Contents include: Mt St Elias, Alaska; Whitehorn 2, Lake Louise, Canada; Inferno, M羹rren, Switzerland; Tortin, Verbier, Switzerland; Aiguille Rouge, Les Arcs, France; Klein Matterhorn Descent, Cervinia, Italy; Lyngen Peninsula, Norway; Sochi Olympic Downhill, Rosa Khutor, Russia; Mizuno no Sawa, Niseko, Japan; Everest, Mt Everest, Nepal; The Motatapu Chutes, Treble Cone, New Zealand; Fast One, Mt Buller, Australia; Mt Vinson, Antarctica.
We Breed Lions
AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A hard-hitting and powerful look at hockey's moment of reckoning in Canada, and the ways in which a game that is so universally loved has been rocked in recent years by court cases involving sexual assault and startling incidents of hazing and abuse throughout junior hockey. The allegations read like a scene out of a horror movie. Five National Hockey League players, all of them 18 to 20-year-old Canada World Juniors at the time, were alleged to have sexually assaulted a young woman in a London, Ontario, hotel room in June 2018 over several hours. When the players learned that the alleged victim had reported the incident to the police, they allegedly coerced her to drop the complaint and colluded to make sure their stories lined up. Hockey Canada kept the details of the case out of the spotlight and came to a confidential financial settlement with the plaintiff, paid out of a secret slush fund worth millions of dollars that the organization kept on hand to settle such complaints quietly. On May 26, 2022, TSN investigative reporter Rick Westhead broke the story surrounding the Team Canada junior players and Hockey Canada's handling of the case, immediately sending shock waves throughout all levels of the hockey world. Charges of sexual assault were made against the players; all of whom entered pleas of not guilty. Once the story went live on the TSN website, Westhead's inbox on X filled with messages from people who wanted to share their personal stories on how they had been impacted by hockey's toxic culture. For over three years the story ignited an enormous amount of debate and discussion across the country. Even after the players were acquitted of all charges in July, 2025, the conversation about how broken the national game had become only intensified. In We Breed Lions, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead does a deep-dive into the state of hockey in Canada today. He gives voice to those who have been sexually assaulted by hockey players, revealing the struggles they've had with local police officials in their efforts to seek justice. He also goes inside the dressing room to find out how attitudes of misogyny and homophobia continue to flourish, and speaks to former players who were forced to perform degrading acts of initiation in order to "be one of the guys." Looming large in Westhead's extraordinary reporting are the gatekeepers of the game--league officials, team owners and members of the sport's governing bodies--who are reluctant to impose change from the outside and willing to sacrifice the well-being of their players and the community for profit. Westhead offers hope for hockey's future, profiling those individuals and organizations who are committed to educating players around issues of consent, putting an end to hazing and redefining what it means to be a man on and off the ice. Featuring a Foreword by bestselling author Stephen Brunt, We Breed Lions is must-reading for parents, players and all of those who love the game of hockey and want to see it get to a better place.
This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling
Score a front-row seat for the thrilling story of the icons and iconoclasts that revolutionized professional wrestling, packed with exclusive interviews and explosive action shots of your favorite stars. The year is 2019. It is the dawn of All Elite Wrestling . . . and you know what that means. It means that a group of hungry, innovative wrestlers are about to revolutionize professional wrestling under the visionary eye of Tony Khan. It means pulse-pounding, death-defying, high-flying action. It means that the world of the squared circle will never be the same. Jam-packed with dazzling photography and written with exclusive access to the cast and crew of AEW, this definitive history dives deep into the innovative storytelling, inclusive ethos, and passionate fanbase which propelled the company to compete with industry giants. From the triumphant final run of the icon Sting alongside his firebrand prot矇g矇 Darby Allin, to the madcap melee of the first Stadium Stampede, to AEW's record-breaking Wembley Stadium debut, the epic moments that defined the first five years of All Elite Wrestling are all here. Whether you're a die-hard AEW supporter or curious about the company's revolutionary impact, This Book Is All Elite offers an in-depth look at how the promotion nobody saw coming changed the world of professional wrestling forever.
