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Boys Among Men

How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution

by Jonathan Abrams ...

The definitive, never-before-told story of the prep-to-pro generation, those basketball prodigies who from 1995 to 2005 made the jump directly from high school to the NBA.When Kevin Garnett shocked the world by announcing that he would not be attending college—as young basketball prodigies were expected to do—but instead enter the 1995 NBA draft directly from high school, he blazed a trail for a ... Read more

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The definitive, never-before-told story of the prep-to-pro generation, those basketball prodigies who from 1995 to 2005 made the jump directly from high school to the NBA.When Kevin Garnett shocked the world by announcing that he would not be attending college—as young basketball prodigies were expected to do—but instead enter the 1995 NBA draft directly from high school, he blazed a trail for a
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Belonging

The Ancient Code of Togetherness: The International No. 1 Bestseller

by Owen Eastwood ...

THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'I can't recommend a book stronger than I would Belonging' - Bruce Daisley, Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eas... ... Read more

$5.99 USD

THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'I can't recommend a book stronger than I would Belonging' - Bruce Daisley, Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eas...
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Good for a Girl

A Woman Running in a Man's World

by Lauren Fleshman ...

*** A New York Times Bestseller* Winner of the William Hill Sports Book Of The Year Award* A Financial Times Best Sports Book of 2023Fueled by her years as an elite runner and advocate for women in sports, Lauren Fleshman offers her inspiring personal story and a rallying cry for reform of a sports landscape that is failing young female athletes“Women’s sports have needed a manifesto for a very ... Read more

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*** A New York Times Bestseller* Winner of the William Hill Sports Book Of The Year Award* A Financial Times Best Sports Book of 2023Fueled by her years as an elite runner and advocate for women in sports, Lauren Fleshman offers her inspiring personal story and a rallying cry for reform of a sports landscape that is failing young female athletes“Women’s sports have needed a manifesto for a very
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Boost Your Basketball IQ

How to Think the Game, Be the Smartest Player on the Court, and Win More

by Jason Calabrese ...

Learn the Most Important Basketball Skill of All...Much of today's basketball training focuses on improving speed, agility, scoring moves, and shooting abilities. While this increases physical skills, it doesn't teach young athletes the mental ins and outs of the game.Boost Your Basketball IQ teaches players and coaches arguably the most important (and neglected) skill of all: game awareness - a ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Learn the Most Important Basketball Skill of All...Much of today's basketball training focuses on improving speed, agility, scoring moves, and shooting abilities. While this increases physical skills, it doesn't teach young athletes the mental ins and outs of the game.Boost Your Basketball IQ teaches players and coaches arguably the most important (and neglected) skill of all: game awareness - a
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The Cruelest Game

Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis

by Matthew Futterman ...

**A riveting exposé of professional tennis by revered journalist Matthew Futterman (of The New York Times and The Athletic), The Cruelest Game offers never-before-reported access to the daily routines, mindsets, and personal trials faced by today’s major stars and tomorrow’s rising newcomers • A Boston Globe and Bloomberg Best Book of the Summer“Matt Futterman is one of the clearest modern-day ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**A riveting exposé of professional tennis by revered journalist Matthew Futterman (of The New York Times and The Athletic), The Cruelest Game offers never-before-reported access to the daily routines, mindsets, and personal trials faced by today’s major stars and tomorrow’s rising newcomers • A Boston Globe and Bloomberg Best Book of the Summer“Matt Futterman is one of the clearest modern-day
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Pardon My Book

Ten Years of the Best (and Worst) in Sports from Pardon My Take

by Big Cat, PFT Commenter ...

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.It’s finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.It’s finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans
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Soccernomics (2026 World Cup Edition)

Why European Men and American Women Usually Win—and American Men Don’t (Yet)

by Simon Kuper, Stefan Szymanski ...

**Updated 2026 World Cup Edition In this modern classic, a leading sportswriter and an acclaimed sports economist apply high-powered analytical tools to everyday soccer topics.“Soccernomics is the most intelligent book ever written about soccer.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Why do clubs almost always lose money—and does it mean some will disappear? Why doesn’t America dominate the sport ... Read more

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**Updated 2026 World Cup Edition In this modern classic, a leading sportswriter and an acclaimed sports economist apply high-powered analytical tools to everyday soccer topics.“Soccernomics is the most intelligent book ever written about soccer.” ―San Francisco Chronicle**Why do clubs almost always lose money—and does it mean some will disappear? Why doesn’t America dominate the sport
... Read more
Build Your Running Body

A Total-Body Fitness Plan for All Distance Runners, from Milers to Ultramarathoners—Run Farther, Faster, and Injury-Free

by Melissa Breyer, Pete Magill ...

"The best running book ever." —Bob Anderson, founder of Runner's WorldWhether you're a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, there's a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride—including muscles, ... Read more

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"The best running book ever." —Bob Anderson, founder of Runner's WorldWhether you're a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, there's a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride—including muscles,
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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

by W. Timothy Gallwey ...

“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country ... Read more

$12.99 USD

“A Zen classic” (The Washington Post) about achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue and a foreword by NFL coach Pete Carroll“The Inner Game of Tennis is not just a tennis book . . . because inner voices torture all of us—not just country
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Simple Fly Fishing (Revised Second Edition)

by Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, Mauro Mazzo, James Prosek ...

Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when the premise was: the more you know, the less you need. ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when the premise was: the more you know, the less you need.
... Read more
The Psychology of Software Teams

by Cat Hicks ...

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful ... Read more

$27.99 USD

To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You’ll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful
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ChiRunning

A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

by Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer ...

The revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning, a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level.In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning, a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level.In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms
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Aren't You That Golf Guy?

Doglegs and Detours from a Life in the Game

by Rich Lerner ...

Rich Lerner's lively collection of golf stories is a love letter to a game that is as elusive as it is emotionally transformative.From his early days working at his father's driving range with his three brothers to his three decades covering golf's biggest stars and most historic championships, Rich Lerner has lived a lucky life in golf. He went from rubbing shoulders with hard-drinking, Allentown ... Read more

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Rich Lerner's lively collection of golf stories is a love letter to a game that is as elusive as it is emotionally transformative.From his early days working at his father's driving range with his three brothers to his three decades covering golf's biggest stars and most historic championships, Rich Lerner has lived a lucky life in golf. He went from rubbing shoulders with hard-drinking, Allentown
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Let Us Play

Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes

by Harrison Browne, Rachel Browne ...

Series Book 13 - Queer Ideas/Queer Action
**“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”—Jay Onrait, sports anchor“A crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey“Will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**“Get your head out of your phone and stop doomscrolling. Read Let Us Play instead.”—Jay Onrait, sports anchor“A crucial playbook that athletes and nonathletes alike can use to help make sports an inclusive place for all.”—Meghan Duggan, 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, USA Women’s Hockey“Will shed light on the unique challenges trans athletes face.”—Chris Mosier, transgender athlete
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HowExpert Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

The Ultimate Handbook for Mastering Techniques, Developing Strategies, and Embracing the BJJ Lifestyle

by HowExpert ...

If you’re looking to master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, develop winning strategies, and embrace the BJJ lifestyle, then HowExpert Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the rich history of BJJ and foundational principles to advanced techniques and competition strategies.Chapter Descriptions:- Chapter 1: The Origins and Evolution of BJJ - ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you’re looking to master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, develop winning strategies, and embrace the BJJ lifestyle, then HowExpert Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the rich history of BJJ and foundational principles to advanced techniques and competition strategies.Chapter Descriptions:- Chapter 1: The Origins and Evolution of BJJ -
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Beep

Inside the Unseen World of Baseball for the Blind

by David Wanczyk ...

In Beep, David Wanczyk illuminates the sport of blind baseball to show us a remarkable version of America’s pastime. With balls tricked out to squeal three times per second, and with bases that buzz, this game of baseball for the blind is both innovative and intense. And when the best beep baseball team in America, the Austin Blackhawks, takes on its international rival, Taiwan Homerun, no one’s ... Read more

$20.89 USD

In Beep, David Wanczyk illuminates the sport of blind baseball to show us a remarkable version of America’s pastime. With balls tricked out to squeal three times per second, and with bases that buzz, this game of baseball for the blind is both innovative and intense. And when the best beep baseball team in America, the Austin Blackhawks, takes on its international rival, Taiwan Homerun, no one’s
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Great Stuff

Baseball's Most Amazing Pitching Feats

by Rich Westcott ...

Who never heard of Johnny Vander Meer’s back-to-back no-hitters? Or Christy Mathewson’s three shutouts in one World Series? Or Steve Carlton winning 27 games for a last-place team that won a total of only 59 games? These and a variety of other pitching feats comprise the contents of Rich Westcott’s latest book, Great Stuff: Baseball’s Most Amazing Pitching Feats.However, this is not a book that ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Who never heard of Johnny Vander Meer’s back-to-back no-hitters? Or Christy Mathewson’s three shutouts in one World Series? Or Steve Carlton winning 27 games for a last-place team that won a total of only 59 games? These and a variety of other pitching feats comprise the contents of Rich Westcott’s latest book, Great Stuff: Baseball’s Most Amazing Pitching Feats.However, this is not a book that
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Range

Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

by David Epstein ...

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.“The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes“Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. PinkShortlisted for the <e... ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.“The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes“Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. PinkShortlisted for the <e...
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Why We Love Baseball

A History in 50 Moments

by Joe Posnanski ...

**NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerWinner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the YearNational Sports Media Association Sports Book of the YearAn NPR "Book of the Day"#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski is back with a masterful ode to the game: a countdown of 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history, to make you fall in love with the sport all over again.**Posnanski ... Read more

$5.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerWinner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the YearNational Sports Media Association Sports Book of the YearAn NPR "Book of the Day"#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski is back with a masterful ode to the game: a countdown of 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history, to make you fall in love with the sport all over again.**Posnanski
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From Lance to Landis

Inside the American Doping Controversy at the Tour de France

by David Walsh ...

For eight years, the Tour de France, arguably the world’s most demanding athletic competition, was ruled by two men: Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis. On the surface, they were feature players in one of the great sporting stories of the age–American riders overcoming tremendous odds to dominate a sport that held little previous interest for their countrymen. But is this a true story, or is there a ... Read more

$14.99 USD

For eight years, the Tour de France, arguably the world’s most demanding athletic competition, was ruled by two men: Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis. On the surface, they were feature players in one of the great sporting stories of the age–American riders overcoming tremendous odds to dominate a sport that held little previous interest for their countrymen. But is this a true story, or is there a
... Read more
An Introduction to Firearms

Your Guide to Selection, Use, Safety, and Self-Defense

by James Morgan Ayres ...

Learn everything you need to know to own and shoot firearms responsibly in this newly updated guide.Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There’s more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you’ll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Learn everything you need to know to own and shoot firearms responsibly in this newly updated guide.Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There’s more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you’ll need to have the confidence to choose the right firearm for your needs and then learn to use it safely and effectively
... Read more
This Is Not About Running

A Memoir

by Mary Cain ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary ... Read more

$14.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary
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Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?

Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise

by Alex Hutchinson ...

Award-winning journalist, physicist, and bestselling author of Endure Alex Hutchinson reveals the little-known and often surprising truths that science has uncovered about exercise, ranging from cardio and weights to competition to weight loss.There's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness—but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.In Which Comes ... Read more

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Award-winning journalist, physicist, and bestselling author of Endure Alex Hutchinson reveals the little-known and often surprising truths that science has uncovered about exercise, ranging from cardio and weights to competition to weight loss.There's plenty of conventional wisdom on health and fitness—but how much of it is scientifically sound? The truth is: less than you'd think.In Which Comes
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Becoming a Supple Leopard, 2nd Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

by Kelly Starrett, Glen Cordoza ...

Improve your athletic performance, extend your athletic career, treat stiffness and achy joints, and prevent and rehabilitate injuries—all without having to seek out a coach, doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist. In Becoming a Supple Leopard, Dr. Kelly Starrett—founder of MobilityWOD —shares his revolutionary approach to mobility and maintenance of the human body and ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Improve your athletic performance, extend your athletic career, treat stiffness and achy joints, and prevent and rehabilitate injuries—all without having to seek out a coach, doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist. In Becoming a Supple Leopard, Dr. Kelly Starrett—founder of MobilityWOD —shares his revolutionary approach to mobility and maintenance of the human body and
... Read more

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