Mindgames follows the journey of Phil Jackson to the top of basketball’s coaching hierarchy, a rise that took him from obscurity in the Continental Basketball Association to nine championship rings in
Focusing on the players rather than the game itself, this collection of biographies of the leading athletes in the National Lacrosse League offers fans a closer look at these famous weekend w
An NCAA Division I athletic trainer outlines the most healthful and effective practices for improving wrestling performance, including coverage of strength training, flexibility, diet, and conditionin
57 day hikes in the mountains of North and South Carolina, ranging from 2 to 13 miles in length. Destinations include waterfalls of Dupont State Forest, historic remains of George Vanderbilt's estate
One of the most unusual baseball books of the 2007 season, this remarkable new collection, which includes poems from both America and Japan, captures perfectly the thrill of baseball--a double play,
Comprehensive guide to surfcasting for striped bass from Maine to the Outer Banks. Stresses tackle, techniques, strategies, finding fish, and specific fishing locations.
Why do accomplished writers (and grown-ups) like Ron Carlson, Rick Bass, and Michael Chabon (to name but a few of those represented here) still obsess over their baseball days? What is it about this g
Shifting European identities, cultural loyalties and divisions are often expressed more directly through attitudes to 'the people's game' game than in any other arena. This book examines European foot
Recommendations for purchasing the ultimate all-around shotgunThe best shot to use for quail, grouse, woodcock, partridge, doves, pheasants, and rabbits Instruction on handloading to tailor shells to
"This volume looks at the Cardinal teams of the 1967 and 1968 seasons. Beginning with the ownership shift in the early 1950s, it examines the events leading up to the opening of the new stadium and tr
Whether you’re a major league couch potato, life-long season ticket-holder, or teaching game to a beginner, Watching Baseball Smarter leaves no territory uncovered. In this smart and funny fan’s guide
Nashville's first professional baseball team was organized in 1885, but the city's baseball roots can be traced to 1862, as Union soldiers camped along the Cumberland River taught the Northern game to
Until 1947, professional ball players were paid only from opening day to season's end. Even during the season, a lot of their expenses came out of their own pockets. Even the best-paid players had tr
"Probably the most comprehensive history of black baseball available in one book…a must-read for any student of the game." ?Cincinnati Enquirer "Hogan sets the teams and leagues in the cultural and ec
