#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERFar more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twenty-two Agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth, celebrity, and the game's highest honors. But as he reveals in this searching autobiography, off the court he was often unhappy and confused, unfulfilled by his great achievements in a sport he had come to resent. A... View More...
Outspoken, honest, game changing--ultimate soccer insider and legendary coach Bruce Arena looks back on an extraordinary career, and forward to what the United States needs to do to compete successfully on the world stage once again."Arena depicts the human side of managing elite athletes.... US soccer] fans will definitely want to pick this up."--Publishers WeeklyAt around 8:37 p.m. EST on October 10, 2017, an unheralded Trinidadian right back, Alvin Jones, received possession of the football in a World Cup qualifier against the United States. Looking up, he took one touch and unleashed an e... View More...
Soccer is scoring big with children in the United States. Yet, despite the rapidly increasing numbers of American kids playing soccer, there has been no book addressing the concerns of a soccer family -- until now.This pioneering volume answers parents' basic questions: -- How do I choose the right team for my child?-- What equipment does my child need, and how much will it cost?-- How do I know if my child is being coached properly?-- How can I learn the finer points of the game?But the book goes far beyond these fundamentals, covering: -- nutrition for young athletes-- Conditioning and stret... View More...
Containing information on current state regulations, beginning and advanced shooting instruction, updated safety information, and accounts of incidents of concealed handgun self-defense, this comprehensive handbook intends to prevent gun owners from becoming the victims of a criminal or terrorist attack. The book offers advice for selecting and buying a handgun, discussions of the importance of self-protection, methods for concealing weapons, and an examination of the mental attitude required in case of an armed encounter, as well as advice on how to avoid violent encounters entirely. In addit... View More...
At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold. A children's biography and Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from ... View More...
Sports and numbers go hand-in-hand--the Dolphins 17-0 season, Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Tiger Woods shooting -18 at his first Masters--and this book gives fans a golden opportunity to relive the magic moments that have generated the most talked about numbers in sports. Whether it's an obscure entry like Row 8, Aisle 4, Seat 113 (Steve Bartman's seat location for the Chicago Cubs 2003 NLCS Game 6) or a more well-known number like 72-10 (the unprecedented NBA season by Michael Jordan and the Bulls), each number has a compelling story tied to that t... View More...
Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. It is a perfect window into the cross-currents of today's world, with all its joys and its sorrows. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work of reportage, Franklin Foer takes us on a surprising tour through the world of soccer, shining a spotlight on the clash of civilizations, the international economy, and just about everything in between. How Soccer Explains the World is an utterly original book that makes sense of our troubled times. View More...
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."--Samurai Maximum. Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of y... View More...
The charismatic coach of gymnastic stars including Nadia Comanec and Mary Lou Retton chronicles his life and career, from troubles with Romanian secret police, through his decision to defect, to his fight for better gymnastics in the United States. View More...
The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back--and it's better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you're heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need. View More...
Extraordinary photo-images of swing sequences illustrate the anatomy of the perfect golf stroke as it has never been seen before, providing an actual feeling of movement on the page. Includes 200+ drills and key checkpoints--more than most instructional guides. View More...
A paradigm-smashing instruction book on recovering from trouble and avoiding ?disaster shots the three or four errant shots in each round that lead to blow up holes and ruin golfers? scores Over his three decades of working with pro and amateur golfers, Dave Pelz noticed some definite differences between the two, particularly in how pros and amateurs handle trouble shots. Seeking quantitative evidence for his hunch, he used his analytical tools to look at thousands of scorecards from a wide range of amateur players. The data showed that the majority of golfers play at or below their handicap m... View More...
