How to Build a Car
'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world's foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain's greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian's unrivalled 36-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he's been involved.A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian's thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form - he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna's death during his time at Williams in 1994.Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian's remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling - its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed.
Stop Trying
What if the secret to peak performance isn't trying harder, but learning to stop trying altogether?Elite athletes know something most competitors never discover: the moment you stop fighting yourself is the moment everything clicks. The doubt quiets. The body takes over. Performance flows.In Stop Trying, former professional speedway racer and transformational coach Norvy Brandin reveals the mental training system that separates good athletes from great ones. Drawing on decades of competitive experience, deep meditative training, and coaching elite performers worldwide, Brandin offers a radical yet practical approach to the inner game.The Swedes call it Bara 疇k: just go. No hesitation. No overthinking. Full commitment, clean execution.This book delivers: The NOW Formula: a three-phase system (Presence → Preparation → Power) for building unshakable mental foundationsThe Thinker and The Doer: why your analytical mind sabotages competition, and how to shift into instinctive performancePre-Programmed Triggers: how to access your peak state on commandThe Viking Breath: ancient warrior techniques for channeling power through presenceMental Toughness Redefined: why real toughness is about release, not resistanceThis isn't another book about grinding harder. It's an invitation to discover the authentic power that emerges when you get out of your own way.Stop trying. Start flowing. Access what's already inside you.
Golf Westchester
Westchester County, NY, is literally the birthplace of golf in America. Now you can step through the gates of Westchester's most storied golf clubs and discover a world where golf is more than a game-it's a living history. In this richly detailed and deeply personal chronicle, veteran journalist Dave Donelson takes readers on an insider's journey across one of America's most prestigious golf landscapes. From legendary private enclaves to beloved public courses, this book unveils the traditions, characters, and unforgettable moments that have shaped Westchester into a true cradle of the sport.Blending vivid storytelling with firsthand experience, Donelson draws on two decades of walking these fairways-playing thousands of holes, interviewing the game's stewards, and exploring the hidden corners of iconic venues like Winged Foot, Westchester Country Club, Sleepy Hollow, and more. Along the way, readers encounter the echoes of legends like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen, while gaining rare access to the locker rooms, grillrooms, and quiet sanctuaries typically reserved for members only.But this is more than a history book. It's a love letter to golf itself. With warmth and wit, Donelson captures the camaraderie of early morning tee times, the evolving culture of the game, and the simple joy of chasing a well-struck shot across spectacular landscapes.Organized club by club and enriched with insights into notable holes, architectural brilliance, and local lore, this book offers something for every reader-whether you're a seasoned golfer, a casual fan, or simply someone drawn to stories of tradition and excellence. Think of it as the ultimate "buddy trip" in book form-one that takes you behind the scenes and onto the tee. You may not have played these courses... but after reading this book, you'll feel like you have.Praise for Golf Westchester..."If you love golf around here, you know Dave. He's been a constant presence writing-and beautifully so-about the abundance of golf in our lives. In this latest effort, he lovingly takes us on a guided tour of what I think is the greatest place to play golf in the world."-Jimmy Roberts, NBC Sports/Golf Channel commentator, co-founder Big Swing Media"Westchester County's golf landscape rivals any across America. Dave's tour of these courses, from golden age classics to well-trod munis, speaks not only to his expertise but to his love for how they shine. It should be on the bookshelf of anyone who has had the privilege of sticking a tee into this hallowed ground."-Hank Gola, President Metropolitan Golf Writers Association, Author of Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail"Dave Donelson has been a trusted voice in the Met Area golf scene for more than two decades. A standout writer for Westchester Magazine, The Met Golfer, and beyond, he is undeniably one of the very best in his craft. Dave is a truly talented writer and has captured many important stories and moments that define golf throughout our region."-Brian R. Mahoney, Executive Director/CEO Metropolitan Golf Association"Westchester County is home to some of the greatest golf clubs in the world, while also serving hundreds of thousands of public golfers each year. The area has hosted golf's major championships, survived a global pandemic, and has unheralded bright spots hidden in its corners. From iconic moments in golf's history to lighthearted human interest stories, Dave Donelson has been there to cover it all."-Jeff Vorheis, PGA, Executive Director, Metropolitan Section PGA
Threads of Triumph
Step into the ring and relive the triumph, the drama, and the larger-than-life personas that define professional wrestling--all through the lens of wrestling's most iconic gear. This vibrant celebration features over fifty global icons, including "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Rey Mysterio, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and many more. With a foreword by one of wrestling's best--Mercedes Mon矇! With absolutely stunning photography and stories from the 1940s to today, Threads of Triumph is a visual romp through what is perhaps most integral to a professional wrestler's story--their gear. What a wrestler wears plays a large part in evoking real emotion, feelings, and attitudes. Gear connects a wrestler to their character, and through their character, they are connected to their roots, their story, their heritage. This one-of-a-kind deep dive highlights some of the most memorable looks in the business. It features stunning full-color photographs and exclusive and insightful commentary from some of the biggest stars in pro wrestling.Uncover how stars like "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels set the blueprint with their original styles, impacting what is worn in the industry today.Read more about Luna Vachon and Chyna, who used their gear to break stereotypes and redefine what it meant to be a woman in an industry full of men.Allow yourself to be blown away by The Undertaker and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt's incredible outfitting, and learn how their stories just wouldn't be the same without these chilling extensions of their personas.For wrestling fans of all kinds, Threads of Triumph shares incredible artwork and insider perspectives about professional wrestling through the fascinating lens of the gear we know and love. EXPERT AUTHOR: Having been part of some of the biggest moments in professional wrestling history as a broadcaster for TNA and WWE, McKenzie Mitchell takes us behind the seams with exclusive insight from pro wrestling stars and stunning photography from notable professional sports photographers. STARS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD: Learn more about all your favorite wrestlers. Threads of Triumph features: "Macho Man" Randy SavageDwayne "The Rock" JohnsonThe UndertakerShawn MichaelsRic FlairRey MysterioBecky LynchBianca Belairand many more! UNIQUE COFFEE TABLE BOOK: For the first time, a comprehensive visual history of professional wrestling gear all in one gorgeous volume! A great gift or self-purchase for wrestling fans of all ages. Perfect for: Wrestling fans Fans of WWE, TNA, AEW Readers who loved WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment, Incomparable by Brie Bella, Have a Nice Day by Mick Foley, and Wrestling For My Life by Shawn Michaels
Sport for Edge
Pressure is no longer reserved for stadiums. For many professionals, the short walk to a presentation, a tense video call, or a critical decision at the end of a long week feels just as exposed as a service game at break point. Yet most people try to handle these moments with willpower alone, rather than the simple systems athletes use every day. This book treats tennis, golf, and sailing as practical schools for staying calm, thinking clearly, and playing the long game. It breaks down how to build a pre shot routine, use breath control under pressure, and develop mental toughness in sport without needing elite talent or expensive kit. Along the way, you will learn how to translate course strategy, regatta planning, and doubles communication into decision making at work that is steadier and more deliberate. Each chapter focuses on small, durable moves: running focus and concentration training inside ordinary meetings, managing nerves and handling performance anxiety when stakes feel high, and turning reflection into high performance habits that compound quietly over months and years. By the end, you will see how managing match momentum on court is the same skill as steering long projects, how using sports metaphors can make complex ideas easier to grasp, and how a thoughtful long game life strategy outlasts short bursts of motivation.
Don't Look Back
Cross-country skiing is not an exact science," author John Morton writes in his preface. " Even though the sport has been influenced by recent technological changes, there are still countless variables that make consistent top performance all but impossible. This observation is borne out at the World Cup or Olympic level of international competition, where year after year different individuals from various nations emerge as champions." As a former Olympian and Olympic coach, Morton draws on his firsthand experience to outline what makes a great skier. The combination of Conditioning, Technique, Psychology, Health and Nutrition, and Equipment and Waxing can make or break an athlete at any level.
The Complete Guide to Strength and Conditioning Training
The essential guide to strength and conditioning training for anyone delivering targeted exercise programmes This comprehensive manual offers practical tips for planning, delivering and reviewing a range of strength and conditioning exercise programmes for all ages and abilities. Learn what exercises and testing methods are required to develop your client's performance in areas such as strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, movement competency and more. It includes the latest advice on: - The fundamentals of strength and conditioning- Client consultations- Training methods and sample programmes- Testing the components of fitness- Nutrition for strength and conditioning- Strategies for fatigue, recovery and motivation. With access to video demonstrations of progressive exercises, this is the ultimate reference book for strength and conditioning practitioners as well as for current and prospective coaches from all sporting backgrounds (from grass roots level to elite). It's also ideal reading for anyone studying sports and health-related exercise courses in schools, colleges and universities.
Calisthenics And Bodyweight Training
This book provides a structured guide to calisthenics and bodyweight training designed for men, women, and beginners over 50 who want to build strength, improve stamina, and support long-term joint health without relying on gym equipment. It explains the principles behind bodyweight strength development, including progressive overload, proper form, cadence, breathing techniques, and recovery strategies. The text outlines clear exercise progressions for foundational movements such as pushups, pullups, squats, and core exercises, offering step-by-step instructions that allow readers to adapt each movement to their current fitness level. In addition to exercise programming, the book addresses essential lifestyle foundations including hydration, sleep quality, nutrition, meal preparation, and common training mistakes that can limit results or increase injury risk. The approach is practical and instructional, combining physiological explanations with structured routines, warm-up and post-workout stretching protocols, and guidance on tracking progress. It is intended for adults seeking a sustainable, equipment-free training method that can be performed at home while emphasizing consistency, recovery, and gradual strength development.
36 Leg Strengthening Exercises
This book presents a structured collection of 36 leg strengthening exercises designed to build muscle, improve balance, enhance joint stability, and support injury prevention and recovery. It begins with an overview of the importance of lower-body training, explaining the role of major leg muscles including the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes, and outlining the physiological and functional benefits of consistent leg workouts. The text also addresses common reasons people neglect lower-body training, potential risks of inactivity, and general safety considerations when exercising. The core of the book provides detailed exercise breakdowns, including benefits, target muscle groups, and step-by-step procedures for movements such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, glute bridges, calf raises, and balance-focused variations. The content is suitable for beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking structured lower-body routines for strength development, improved mobility, or rehabilitation support. The approach is practical and instructional, offering clear guidance that can be integrated into home or gym training programs while emphasizing balanced development, joint awareness, and functional movement.
Tadej Pogacar
'Covers Pogi's meteoric rise, his victories and rivalries, while revealing more about the character behind the sporting domination' CYCLIST 'Excellent' DAVID WALSH, TWO-TIME WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER 'Fascinating... draws on multiple sources to explain how the Slovenian became the best cyclist of his generation' THE TIMES THE FIRST MAJOR BIOGRAPHY OF THE MODERN ERA'S GREATEST CYCLIST, WRITTEN BY WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST. Tadej Pogacar is not like any other professional cyclist. The Slovenian is a sporting phenomenon. He won almost everything there is to win in bike racing, has done so with breathtaking audacity and style - and all by the age of 26. This comprehensive biography follows his meteoric rise to the top, recounts his greatest race wins and rivalries, and reveals the character, motivation and skills that have led to his domination of elite cycling. Experienced cycling journalist Andy McGrath has documented the versatile superstar's development from his victory in the Tour de l'Avenir in 2018 to his Li癡ge-Bastogne-Li癡ge, Il Lombardia and Tour of Flanders successes and his historic 2024 season, when he won cycling's prestigious triple crown of the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the World Championship road race. His victories include four Tours de France (2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025). McGrath explores how this diminutive child from a small, mountainous nation of Slovenia first took up the sport, his emerging talent as a teenager and the role played by his UAE Team Emirates-XRG coaches and management. He also gets the inside story from those close to him, trusted teammates and fierce adversaries. It is not only what Pogacar has won, but the manner in which he wins that also makes him so unique and popular. McGrath gets to the very heart of the cycling phenomenon that is 'Pogi' - and the fascinating young man behind the runaway success story.
Hovercraft Racer
The Adventures of a Hovercraft Designer and RacerQualified agricultural engineer and speed enthusiast, Graham Nutt is a twice UK Formula One Hovercraft Champion and a one time European Champion. This book charts his 40 year racing career from hovering wheelbarrows to ultimate speed machines, taking in engineering breakthroughs and the development of the sport to the state it is today.In-between running his own irrigation equipment company and starting a family, Graham has spent his life building and modifying vehicles. He began with downhill karts and bicycles, then moved to cars and motorhomes, before finding his place in the burgeoning field of hovercraft building.Not only did Graham design and build a whole range of craft, he went on to race them with great success, winning multiple championships and pushing the sport of hovercraft ever further. In this book, you will find the adventure of hovercraft development from its very beginning to the present day, from the point of view of a longtime designer and racer.Fully illustrated in colour and black-and-white throughout, including many rare archive photos of hovercraft racing from the 1970s to the present day.
Comedians Talking Baseball
What if a few dozen of the best storytellers in the world wrote about the game they loved? Answer: You'd get a splendid book!The similarities between young road comics and young baseball players are many, and you'll find some terrific behind-the-scenes stories here about when the two worlds intersected. This one-of-a-kind book contains both the hysterical and the poignant. You can read straight-up jokes and touching personal memories. You'll visit the ballyards and the comedy showrooms. There is also a big scoop of baseball history. It's everything baseball through the eyes of top nightclub and TV comedians. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll want a hot dog and beer from the concession stand.Over 40 professional stand-up comics contributed stories to Comedians Talking Baseball. Collectively, they played most every comedy club in America and throughout the English-speaking world during stand-up's Golden Age of the 1980s and 90s. These guys and gals did sets on all the major television shows. The writers of these stories have won numerous Emmy Awards. They've written screenplays and stage plays and penned scripts for TV shows that range from Seinfeld to King of the Hill to Rugrats. There are joke writers for Letterman and Leno and Saturday Night Live. In these enjoyable pages, they all turn their complete attention to baseball.
The Mahi Way - Choosing Right Over Popular
This book is based on 30 years of hands-on experience running P&Ls across markets and building brands the unglamorous way, the way that works. The ideas are simple, often hard to execute, and focused on building something that lasts.If that resonates, you won't regret spending your money and time.I have known Mahijeet since 2010 - initially as a client and now as a trusted friend. His journey, principles, and practices deserve to be documented, and believe this book will serve as a powerful guide for anyone who aspires to lead with authenticity and build organisations that stand the test of time. The unique company culture he built, uncommon and often unheard of, is reflected in the loyalty of both his employees and clients.
The Neural Engineering Codex for Track and Field
Track & field performance does not fail randomly. It fails by structure.Neural Engineering Codex - Track & Field explains the governing architecture that determines whether execution remains accessible when speed increases, force intensifies, and consequence becomes real. Rather than focusing on technique, drills, or training methodology, the Codex examines the neural systems that regulate access, timing, inhibition, and rhythm across all track & field disciplines.The book addresses why technically proficient athletes fragment under pressure, why physical development does not reliably translate into competition performance, and why breakdown patterns repeat across generations despite advances in coaching and sports science. It identifies a missing architectural layer beneath strength, skill, and psychology-one that governs execution long before conscious correction is possible.This is not a coaching manual and not a collection of interventions. It does not prescribe programs or exercises. Its purpose is structural: to define the laws that govern performance expression when conditions intensify.Written for federations, institutes, coaches, performance directors, and serious athletes, Neural Engineering Codex - Track & Field provides the architectural foundation upon which event-specific understanding and applied analysis can rest.
My Flying Days Are Not Over
My Flying Days Are Not Over is a compilation of flight experiences with life lessons included in each story. Considered a humorous "bathroom book", it contains short stories of real life experiences. Some will make you laugh and entertain some of the thoughts you always had but have suppressed in your own mind. A must read for anyone teaching a skill or way of life.
The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors
From homesickness to teasing, every resident camp counselor faces a range of camper issues when responsible for the care of children day and night. The Essential Pocket Guide for Resident Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Resident camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as bed-wetting, homesickness, and defiance. New in this third edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. This resource is applicable to all resident camp counselors, including those at girls, boys, and coed resident camps. What Others Are Saying "Brilliant pack of information that every counselor should have with them.... This is great staff tool for first year or experienced counselors alike." -purchaser of previous edition
The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors
From morning drop-offs to managing group meetings, day camp counselors juggle many responsibilities throughout the day. The Essential Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors is a concise guide and toolbox that fits right in your back pocket. It's great to have at the ready to refer to for quick strategies to handle tricky situations and for tips to celebrate all the wins that happen at camp. Day camp counselors will learn how to work more effectively and confidently with your campers; interact with campers in healthy and nurturing ways; and handle challenging behaviors and situations, such as homesickness, intimidation, and defiance. New in this edition, you'll also find sections on behaviors to immediately report to your supervisor and how to help campers build character. What Others Are Saying "I run a camp and bought this before staff training. It's a great resource that is quick and easy to use."-purchaser of previous edition Previous editions of this work were published as Bob Ditter's Pocket Guide for Day Camp Counselors.
Official 365 Sports Facts-A-Year Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2027
The sports lover's calendar: 365 days of facts, stats, and legendary plays by athletes across all sports. PACKED WITH FACTS: Discover day after day of legendary athletes, unbeatable records, amazing accomplishments, unbelievable feats, controversial moments, spectacular comebacks, and more. FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE ALL SPORTS: Includes trivia about football, baseball, basketball, the Olympics, and others. Plus photos, quotes, and more! NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue the McCourt Era
"A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue: The McCourt Era" by Allen Schery offers a revealing and detailed narrative of one of baseball's most volatile ownership chapters. Covering 2004 to 2012, this book chronicles Frank McCourt's rise and fall as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing unparalleled insight into how personal ambition, financial acumen, and public expectation collide in the stewardship of a beloved institution.McCourt, a Boston real estate magnate, acquired the Dodgers through a highly leveraged deal that drew upon the franchise's valuable real estate assets to fund the purchase. His arrival sparked hope among fans weary of corporate ownership, promising a return to hands-on stewardship and championship contention. Early successes on the field, such as clinching the National League West division title in 2004 and the high-profile acquisition of star players like Manny Ramirez, gave McCourt's ownership an auspicious start.However, the story quickly reveals a complex and shadowy financial web where McCourt's ambitions extended far beyond baseball to real estate development and personal wealth accrual. The book exposes strategic decisions that prioritized debt servicing and corporate restructuring over sustained investment in the roster, fueling perceptions of frugality and alienating the fanbase. The departure of key players like Adri獺n Beltr矇 underscored the conflicting priorities between McCourt's financial philosophy and competitive aspirations.Schery traces managerial upheavals and the importation of personnel linked to McCourt's Boston roots, illustrating the psychological complexities of an owner attempting to imprint a personal legacy on a team with its own storied history and identity. The emergence of homegrown stars like Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp brought moments of hope amid continued financial uncertainty.The narrative culminates in the unprecedented intervention by Major League Baseball, which assumed operational control of the Dodgers amid revelations of McCourt's mounting debts, unpaid obligations, and tumultuous divorce disclosures. This intervention led to a landmark sale of the franchise to Guggenheim Baseball Management in a record-breaking deal, symbolizing a new chapter of stability and promise for the Dodgers."A Darker Shade of Dodger Blue" is both a cautionary tale and a profound exploration of the tensions between private ownership and public trust in professional sports. Allen Schery provides readers with an astute and empathetic examination of the moral, financial, and cultural dimensions of owning a major league baseball team, making this book essential reading for sports historians, fans, and anyone interested in the complex realities behind the games we love.
Skillful Interviewing for Finding Skillful Staff
Build a camp team that shines. Every summer, camp counselors step into a role full of responsibility, adventure, and impact. Hiring the right people isn't easy-spotting who can rise to the challenge takes skill and insight. In this second edition, Bob Ditter, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child, adolescent, and family therapy, provides a practical roadmap for camp directors and leaders to identify, assess, and select counselors who are prepared, capable, and camp-ready. You'll learn how to plan interviews that reveal character, judgment, and skill; ask competency-based questions that uncover motivation and camp fit; and evaluate candidates thoughtfully, focusing on strengths, competencies, and potential. Counselors create healthy relationships with campers, bring spirit and enthusiasm to your program, and maintain physical and emotional safety. Doing all these things often requires knowing how to maintain calm in stressful situations. In this second edition, Bob adds a new chapter that addresses staff mental health from the point of self-care habits to ensure you are enlisting candidates who have the coping skills to manage the natural stress of their jobs. With the strategies covered in this book, you'll build a team that's confident, capable, and ready to make every camper's day safe and fun.
Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings
The waterfront guide that helps camps reduce risks and campers enjoy fun-filled summers.The waterfront is where campers take risks, test their courage, and have the most fun, but keeping it safe is no small job. Lakes, rivers, and open swimming areas bring changing conditions, visibility challenges, environmental hazards, and staffing complexities that pool-based training simply can't cover. Cathy Scheder draws on decades of hands-on experience-including her work as a waterfront director and with the ACA camp crisis hotline-to share practical, real-world guidance. In the third edition of Waterfront Management for Camp and Recreation Settings, she gives you the tools to spot and prevent risks before they become problems; train and supervise staff for dynamic open-water environments; and build safety systems and emergency plans that actually work. Whether you manage the waterfront directly or support the people who do, this book helps you protect campers and staff-while keeping the waterfront the most exciting, fun-filled place at camp.
Fast After 50
It's never too late to get--and stay--fit! Fast After 50, now completely updated with the latest science on aging and exercise, is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay on the top of their game for years to come.For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, rowers, skiers, and all dedicated athletes, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging, longevity, and sports performance, Joe Friel--America's leading endurance sports coach--shows how athletes can train smart, race strong, and stay healthy well past age 50. Alongside guidelines for high-intensity workouts, targeted strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance, Friel has updated Fast After 50 to include: New research on how to effectively build fitness with low-intensity training along with limited amounts of high-intensity trainingUpdated crosstraining tips and plans to boost aerobic endurance without the risk of injuryStories from "super agers" who have excelled in their sport at an advanced ageA chapter on "Beyond the Fifties" to keep athletes informed on how to stay in the race as they age upAnd so much more! In Fast After 50, Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number. Athletes of any age can extend their racing careers for decades--and race to win.
Wheel Life 2
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1970s and 1980s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author.Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camaraderie set the standard for the cyclists of today.
Wheel Life 1
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1950s and 1960s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author. Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camaraderie set the standard for the cyclists of today.
The Hand You're Dealt
The Hand You're Dealt is a powerful, honest story about facing life's challenges with passion, purpose, and perspective-and turning adversity into opportunity. Written by Kate Naess-Paralympian, organisational psychologist, and speaker-this book weaves together deeply personal stories and research-backed insights to explore what it really takes to keep showing up when life doesn't go to plan. Born with a hand difference, Kate grew up navigating the pressure to perform and the quiet weight of not always feeling like she belonged. Across childhood, elite sport, motherhood, grief, and reinvention, she shares what it means to build resilience without needing to be "bulletproof"-and how to reclaim worth beyond outcomes, titles, or medals. At its core, The Hand You're Dealt is about learning to focus on what you do have, rather than wasting your life wishing for a different set of cards. It's about mindset, identity, belonging, and the choices that shape who we become-especially in the moments that test us most. With warmth, candour, and clarity, Kate offers readers a practical and empowering lens for navigating uncertainty, overcoming self-doubt, and playing their own hand with intention-one decision, one habit, and one courageous step at a time.
Spinning the Yarn
Spinning the Yarn, an innovative book about twenty-two notable baseball events, based on contemporaneous newspaper coverages revealing long-forgotten facts. Learn for the first time about the origin of baseball sports writing. The stories range from 1843 to 1977, covering the early baseball tricksters, superstitions like the white mouse and a wondering goose, perhaps the earliest baseball poem, a banquet menu for the original league's national convention of 1869, softball's founding, and baseball's rubber ball story, among other legendary events. Each story is meticulously footnoted, providing academic reliability to even the funniest of legends. The author mixes story-telling styles, often starting with historical narrative before spinning the yarn - drawing the reader into the event as though actually being there when it happened. If you enjoy baseball, you are bound to like this book. "Spinning the Yarn is a delightful collection of baseball stories otherwise lost in the mist of time. Edgar Allan Poe may have titled it, A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Baseball Lore, as Bohannon brings history and history-makers to life in this well-researched and fascinating book that takes its readers on a journey from baseball's birth to its present. Whether you are a baseball historian, a fan of the game, or someone who just likes an interesting read, this book is for you! - Kevin Keating, Baseball's leading autograph authenticator and author of Waiting for a Sign, Volumes One and Two."
Strong Bodies, Strong Business
Build a satisfying business and improve your clients' lives when you teach them barbell weightlifting in a small class setting. Strong Bodies, Strong Business shows you how to target clients interested in getting and staying strong, a major goal for the often-overlooked clients over age 45.If you are a weightlifter, a personal trainer, a sports coach, or perhaps a group exercise instructor, you probably should be teaching weightlifting--and starting your own business as a weightlifting coach. Clients appreciate this effective and fun approach and keep coming back for more.In fact, countless times, clients have asked author and coach Janet Majure if she knew the names of coaches who offer the same type class in other cities. So far her answer has been "no," but you can change that when you use the approach in Strong Bodies, Strong Business. The best time to start is now.Strong Bodies, Strong Business shows you how you can do it with a proven approach of small classes and a well-planned strength-building program that draws on Olympic weightlifting moves. This book explains how to...- attract clients- get equipment- find and set up your gym- start and maintain a proven workout program- keep clients engaged and coming back- deal with common problems- promote and expand the businessAuthor Janet Majure, who has been coaching weightlifting since 2012, has seen this approach lead to a squad of faithful clients and to the satisfaction of hearing them report how their weightlifting workouts have given them stronger muscles and bones while reducing assorted aches and pains. Thanks to Janet's first career as a writer and editor, Strong Bodies, Strong Business gives you the information you need in clear and accessible prose. Give it a read and start planning your weightlifting business.
Inside Youth Sports
"Dr. Rodgers and I share a similar philosophy when it comes to coaching young athletes and he shares that approach in Inside Youth Sports. So often, well-meaning parents volunteer as coaches to help out, but are not equipped with the knowledge or tools to help them succeed. Rodgers talks about things like depressurizing situations for young athletes, teaching them when the time is right and making sure that they take valuable lessons away from their experience, whenever the journey may end; lessons that could help them throughout their lives." Cal Ripken, Jr
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.
Lando Norris
Lando Norris: Road to World Champion tells the incredible story of the 2025 championship campaign and what it takes to win. Featuring a race-by-race breakdown alongside over 100 stunning full-color photographs.Lando Norris: Road to World Champion follows his extraordinary rise to become motorsport's 2025 standout star. From a shy, gaming-obsessed teenager to Britain's newest Formula One World Champion, Norris' journey is anything but straightforward. Despite starting out as an early fan favorite at McLaren - funny, relatable, and refreshingly vulnerable - questions persisted about whether he had the ruthlessness required to reach the sport's summit.Here, ESPN Formula One journalist Nate Saunders reveals that Norris' story is ultimately one of perseverance and authenticity. The dramatic 2025 title fight, against formidable teammate Oscar Piastri and the reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, pushed him harder than ever and went down to the last second, but in the high-pressure finale in Abu Dhabi he proved his mettle.In a full-color celebration featuring over 100 photographs, Nate Saunders traces Norris' journey to win the title and offers insider access to how he redefined what a modern champion can look like. This is the race-by-race story of a young man who faced his fears, silenced the doubters, and won the biggest prize in motorsport - his way.
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.
Starting Young Horses
With a straightforward system that any horse owner can follow, Starting Young Horses presents a comprehensive guide to navigating a horse's first years under saddle.The most critical stage of training a horse is establishing a solid foundation for future skill development. By ensuring essential skills are in place, horses are physically and mentally prepared to respond to human requests and adapt to new environments, leading to healthier, happier horses, no matter their discipline.Trainer and clinician Jason Irwin began starting horses as a kid on his family ranch. Through experience and a lifetime of studying horses and horsemen, he has developed a straightforward, safe, and fair-minded system for ensuring young horses have what they need to get along in a human's world. The horses he starts go on to excel in any discipline, Western or English, and do so with the willingness that comes with true understanding. In these pages, Irwin provides the steps anyone can follow to ensure the same success with their horse: - Ground manners that set the stage for all further training- Groundwork exercises for advancing to saddling and riding- Sensible and sensitive roundpen work- First bridling and first saddling- "Riding from the ground" to teach steering, stopping, and turning- Easy-to-use ground-driving exercises- How to tell when a horse is ready for the first ride and set him up for successIrwin explains how to take the horse's personality and individuality into consideration, adjusting as needed to keep him willing. He looks at the "different" horses who might need a creative approach, and provides guidance on how to identify "bad days" and know when to quit without losing ground. "In the past," Irwin writes, "there was very often a feeling that the first rides on a horse were something that a person 'just needed to get through'.... Thankfully, that's changing." With his patient, practical guidance, the first rides--and all the rides after that--can be something both horse and rider enjoy.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
