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Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back

Dilemmas of the Modern Fan

de Jessica Luther, Kavitha Davidson ...

Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascot was born in an era of racism and bigotry takes the field, or when a relief pitcher accused of domestic violence saves the game, how is one to cheer ... Leer más

$19.49 USD

Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascot was born in an era of racism and bigotry takes the field, or when a relief pitcher accused of domestic violence saves the game, how is one to cheer
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This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.

Lessons for Between and Beyond the Start and Finish Line

de Chris Bennett ...

From Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett comes a bold, welcoming book for runners, non-runners, and everyone in between. Rooted in the coaching philosophy that has helped millions take their first steps forward, it’s about finding the courage to cross the starting lines in your life.This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating, funny, and unexpectedly moving ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

From Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett comes a bold, welcoming book for runners, non-runners, and everyone in between. Rooted in the coaching philosophy that has helped millions take their first steps forward, it’s about finding the courage to cross the starting lines in your life.This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating, funny, and unexpectedly moving
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Sports from Hell

de Rick Reilly ...

The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana—to ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

The most popular sports columnist in America puts his life (and dignity) on the line in search of the most absurd sporting event on the planet.What is the stupidest sport in the world? Not content to pontificate from the sidelines, Rick Reilly set out on a global journey—with stops in Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, England, and even a maximum security prison at Angola, Louisiana—to
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World Cup Fever

A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments

de Simon Kuper ...

The story of how soccer has transformed the world—as seen through nine World Cups—by one of our most talented writers on the sport.The World Cup is the biggest sporting spectacle on Earth—a chance every four years for the greatest players to win international glory, and a month-long media event that's watched by an audience of billions.But the tournament has changed beyond recognition since the ... Leer más

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The story of how soccer has transformed the world—as seen through nine World Cups—by one of our most talented writers on the sport.The World Cup is the biggest sporting spectacle on Earth—a chance every four years for the greatest players to win international glory, and a month-long media event that's watched by an audience of billions.But the tournament has changed beyond recognition since the
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The Full Range

Essays from a Life Outside

de Carolyn Highland ...

Carolyn Highland's 41 essays follow a life shaped by backcountry skiing, trail running and mountain landscapes, and by the questions carried into them.In The Full Range, outdoor experience is both subject and lens. Highland writes about days in deep snow, miles on foot and time alone in mountain country, but the essays keep returning to the rest of life that travels with her. Relationships shift. ... Leer más

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Carolyn Highland's 41 essays follow a life shaped by backcountry skiing, trail running and mountain landscapes, and by the questions carried into them.In The Full Range, outdoor experience is both subject and lens. Highland writes about days in deep snow, miles on foot and time alone in mountain country, but the essays keep returning to the rest of life that travels with her. Relationships shift.
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The Franchise

The Business of Building Winning Teams

de Craig Custance ...

Draft Day meets Burke’s Law in this incisive and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at hockey’s highest ranks.Why do some franchises consistently win, while others may never get to see their players’ names etched on the Cup? Why do some teams draft poorly and others draft all-star teams? Why do some teams just seem to know how to win?In The Franchise, The Athletic’s Craig Custance delves into the ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Draft Day meets Burke’s Law in this incisive and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at hockey’s highest ranks.Why do some franchises consistently win, while others may never get to see their players’ names etched on the Cup? Why do some teams draft poorly and others draft all-star teams? Why do some teams just seem to know how to win?In The Franchise, The Athletic’s Craig Custance delves into the
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How Soccer Explains the World

An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

de Franklin Foer ...

“Step aside Tom Friedman, Sam Huntington, and Amy Chua. Franklin Foer’s dark and witty tale of the soccer world reveals the meaning of globalization in all its joys and horrors.”—Robert KaganJust in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America—a reissue of the bestselling sports classic, featuring a new preface from the author.With the 2026 World Cup in all three nations of North America, the ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“Step aside Tom Friedman, Sam Huntington, and Amy Chua. Franklin Foer’s dark and witty tale of the soccer world reveals the meaning of globalization in all its joys and horrors.”—Robert KaganJust in time for the 2026 World Cup in North America—a reissue of the bestselling sports classic, featuring a new preface from the author.With the 2026 World Cup in all three nations of North America, the
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Great Stuff

Baseball's Most Amazing Pitching Feats

de 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 ... Leer más

$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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An Introduction to Firearms

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

de 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 ... Leer más

$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
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The Inner Game of Tennis

The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance

de 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 ... Leer más

$9.99 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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The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing

A Practical Guide

de Joel Spring ...

Series series Ultimate Guides
A thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport.Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoors enthusiasts think of kayaks simply as boats, there are many great reasons to take up fishing from a kayak. A kayak is cheaper to maintain than a larger fishing boat ... Leer más

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A thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport.Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoors enthusiasts think of kayaks simply as boats, there are many great reasons to take up fishing from a kayak. A kayak is cheaper to maintain than a larger fishing boat
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Balls

How Trump, Young Men, and Sports Saved America

de Clay Travis ...

**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Bestselling sports and politics commentator Clay Travis explains how Democrats are alienating men and why Trump really won. And it all comes back to sports.**Democrats don’t have a Trump problem. They have a man problem. And Trump was just the guy to exploit it. How did he do it? When it got right down to it, Trump had balls. And the Democrats didn't.This sharp, provocative ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Bestselling sports and politics commentator Clay Travis explains how Democrats are alienating men and why Trump really won. And it all comes back to sports.**Democrats don’t have a Trump problem. They have a man problem. And Trump was just the guy to exploit it. How did he do it? When it got right down to it, Trump had balls. And the Democrats didn't.This sharp, provocative
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Bias in the Booth

An Insider Exposes How the Sports Media Distort the News

de Dylan Gwinn ...

Most of us see sports as a welcome—even blessed—relief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life. We want to sit back, open a beer, and enjoy the game.But many of those who bring us the game have a different agenda—they use their broadcasting platform to harangue us with their own politically correct preoccupations. If a seventh-round NFL draft pick who can't make the team or an over ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Most of us see sports as a welcome—even blessed—relief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life. We want to sit back, open a beer, and enjoy the game.But many of those who bring us the game have a different agenda—they use their broadcasting platform to harangue us with their own politically correct preoccupations. If a seventh-round NFL draft pick who can't make the team or an over
... Leer más
The W: A History of the WNBA

How the WNBA Survived, Evolved, and Changed Professional Sports

de Tamryn Spruill ...

A raucous roller-coaster history of the WNBA, from celebrated start-up to lean years, and on to the recent boom, from a passionate sports journalistThe history of the WNBA is an epic one, and in The W, journalist Tamryn Spruill tells the full thrilling story. This is a three-decade tale of tenacious athletes, devoted fans, and a vibrant, diverse league that struggled for years to find a firm ... Leer más

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A raucous roller-coaster history of the WNBA, from celebrated start-up to lean years, and on to the recent boom, from a passionate sports journalistThe history of the WNBA is an epic one, and in The W, journalist Tamryn Spruill tells the full thrilling story. This is a three-decade tale of tenacious athletes, devoted fans, and a vibrant, diverse league that struggled for years to find a firm
... Leer más
Introduction to Sport Marketing

de Aaron C.T. Smith, Constantino Stavros, James Skinner, Andrea N. Geurin, Lauren M. Burch ...

Series series Sport Management Series
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Introduction to Sport Marketing is a clear, straightforward, and concise introduction to the theory and practice of sport marketing, and the only sport marketing textbook you will ever need.Built around a step-by-step framework for developing effective sport marketing plans, and full of real-world, international cases, data, and examples, the text ... Leer más

$77.99 USD

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Introduction to Sport Marketing is a clear, straightforward, and concise introduction to the theory and practice of sport marketing, and the only sport marketing textbook you will ever need.Built around a step-by-step framework for developing effective sport marketing plans, and full of real-world, international cases, data, and examples, the text
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Petersen's Hunting Guide to Whitetail Deer

A Comprehensive Guide to Hunting Our Country's Favorite Big-Game Animal

Edición de Petersen's Hunting ...

Petersen’s Hunting Guide to Whitetail Deer is packed with a wealth of valuable how-to information compiled by the foremost authorities in the sport. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles including: Pre-season planning Scouting techniquesRut hunting strategiesField judging bucksBest calibers and ammoDecoy useEquipment reviews And much moreEnhance your experience with tips and tactics ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Petersen’s Hunting Guide to Whitetail Deer is packed with a wealth of valuable how-to information compiled by the foremost authorities in the sport. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles including: Pre-season planning Scouting techniquesRut hunting strategiesField judging bucksBest calibers and ammoDecoy useEquipment reviews And much moreEnhance your experience with tips and tactics
... Leer más
Becoming Batman

The Possibility of a Superhero

de E. Paul Zehr ...

The science and training behind becoming a real-life superhero.Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it?Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the ... Leer más

$24.59 USD

The science and training behind becoming a real-life superhero.Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it?Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the
... Leer más
Live Sports Media

The What, How and Why of Sports Broadcasting

de Dennis Deninger ...

In Live Sports Media: The What, How and Why of Sports Broadcasting, Dennis Deninger provides an all-encompassing view of the sports television industry from his own perspective as an Emmy Award-winning producer at ESPN, at a time of seismic shifts in the industry. Technological advances and the proliferation of sports content across multiple media platforms have increased accessibility to sports ... Leer más

$87.99 USD

In Live Sports Media: The What, How and Why of Sports Broadcasting, Dennis Deninger provides an all-encompassing view of the sports television industry from his own perspective as an Emmy Award-winning producer at ESPN, at a time of seismic shifts in the industry. Technological advances and the proliferation of sports content across multiple media platforms have increased accessibility to sports
... Leer más
Talking to GOATs

The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard

de Jim Gray ...

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY“As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim’s career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it all in on the sidelines, in the stands or the dugout, by the eighteenth green, courtside, or in the broadcast booth.” —Tom Brady, seven-time NFL Super Bowl ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY“As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim’s career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it all in on the sidelines, in the stands or the dugout, by the eighteenth green, courtside, or in the broadcast booth.” —Tom Brady, seven-time NFL Super Bowl
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Bad Sports

How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love

de Dave Zirin ...

A THOUGHT-PROVOKING LOOK AT THE BIG BUSINESS AND IMMORAL PRACTICES BEHIND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS BY ACCLAIMED SPORTSWRITER DAVE ZIRIN, HAILED AS THE “CONSCIENCE OF AMERICAN SPORTSWRITING” (THE WASHINGTON POST )The fastest-growing sector of today’s sports audience is the alienated fan. Complaints abound: from inflated ticket prices, $6 hot dogs, and $9 beers to owners endlessly demanding new ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A THOUGHT-PROVOKING LOOK AT THE BIG BUSINESS AND IMMORAL PRACTICES BEHIND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS BY ACCLAIMED SPORTSWRITER DAVE ZIRIN, HAILED AS THE “CONSCIENCE OF AMERICAN SPORTSWRITING” (THE WASHINGTON POST )The fastest-growing sector of today’s sports audience is the alienated fan. Complaints abound: from inflated ticket prices, $6 hot dogs, and $9 beers to owners endlessly demanding new
... Leer más
Gunslinger

The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre

de Jeff Pearlman ...

“Over two decades, Brett Favre was as compelling a figure as any in the National Football League. He alone was 'Must-See TV.' In Gunslinger, Jeff Pearlman provides an extraordinary look at every facet of the life of a man who performed on sport's grandest stage and who had one helluva time along the way.”—Al MichaelsIn Gunslinger, Jeff Pearlman tells Brett Favre’s story for the first time, ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

“Over two decades, Brett Favre was as compelling a figure as any in the National Football League. He alone was 'Must-See TV.' In Gunslinger, Jeff Pearlman provides an extraordinary look at every facet of the life of a man who performed on sport's grandest stage and who had one helluva time along the way.”—Al MichaelsIn Gunslinger, Jeff Pearlman tells Brett Favre’s story for the first time,
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The Price

What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos

de Armen Keteyian, John Talty ...

“An explosive tell-all book.”—Sports Illustrated“This is a must-read masterpiece.”—Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling authorTwo of the nation’s most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football.We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

“An explosive tell-all book.”—Sports Illustrated“This is a must-read masterpiece.”—Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling authorTwo of the nation’s most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football.We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness
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Tinseltown

Hollywood and the Beautiful Game - a Match Made in Wrexham

de Ian Herbert ...

*** SHORTLISTED IN THE SPORTS WRITING CATEGORY AT THE 2024 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS ****** LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ****** ONE OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH'S SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 ****** ONE OF THE TIMES' SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 ***The remarkable inside story of how two Hollywood A-listers, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, stunned the football w... ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

*** SHORTLISTED IN THE SPORTS WRITING CATEGORY AT THE 2024 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS ****** LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ****** ONE OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH'S SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 ****** ONE OF THE TIMES' SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023 ***The remarkable inside story of how two Hollywood A-listers, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, stunned the football w...
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The Total Dirt Rider Manual

358 Essential Dirt Bike Skills

de Pete Peterson, The Editors of Dirt Rider ...

This essential guide from the experts at Dirt Rider magazine covers everything from riding and repair basics to motocross tricks and flips.Affordable and easy to ride, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and build riding skills. Whether you just want to enjoy a ride through the backcountry or you're gunning for motocross stardom, this book is full of hand-on tips and tricks to ... Leer más

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This essential guide from the experts at Dirt Rider magazine covers everything from riding and repair basics to motocross tricks and flips.Affordable and easy to ride, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and build riding skills. Whether you just want to enjoy a ride through the backcountry or you're gunning for motocross stardom, this book is full of hand-on tips and tricks to
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