Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports
A riveting collection of stories from the world of endurance sports Endurance athletes know the feeling-that oscillation between pain and delight, the pursuit not so much of beating others but of testing your own limits, the finish that often comes with the recognition of how sweet and big life is. It doesn't matter if you're a kid trying to ......
Health Communication and Sport: Connections, Applications, and Opportunities aggregates sport and health communication into a collective resource that advances scholarly inquiry at the intersection of these two fields. Through bringing together a collaborative of scholars and practitioners who are doing work in areas ranging from mental health, to ......
The first comprehensive biography of the preeminent voice of New York sports For close to half a century after World War II, Marty Glickman was the voice of New York sports. His distinctive style of broadcasting, on television and especially on the radio, garnered for him legions of fans who would not miss his play-by-play accounts. From the ......
The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the NFLs most iconic and successful franchises.
Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders of the outdoors. Whether it's creating pinecone art and giant nests or going on ......
No matter the amount of losses, dysfunction, or controversy, the Cleveland Browns remain one of the most popular franchises in professional football. First and Ten covers the "new" history of the Browns after their return to the NFL in 1999, focusing on the positives without shying away from the negatives, for a fresh look at this storied team.
The Players, Moments, and Records That Were First in Team History
In Boston Red Sox Firsts, veteran Red Sox historian Bill Nowlin presents the stories behind the firsts in Red Sox history in question-and-answer format. More than a mere trivia book, Nowlin's collection includes substantive answers to the question of "who was the first...?" on a variety of topics, many of which will surprise even seasoned fans of ......
A Coach's Guide for Designing Training Sessions to Improve the Transfer
Practice may arguably be the most important predictive factor of athlete success in a sport. Designing and conducting effective practice sessions should therefore be an essential element of all coach education and development efforts. In From Practice to Competition: A Coach's Guide for Designing Training Sessions to Improve the Transfer of ......
The Ultimate St. Louis Cardinals Time Machine presents a timeline format that not only includes the Cardinals’ greatest moments, such as their eleven World Series titles, but also such notable Cardinal achievements as Rogers Hornsbys two batting triple crowns.
