What are they all seeking in their daily, strenuous runs along mountain trails, city streets, ocean beaches—and do they ever find it? In this inspiring ode to the mental side of the running pastime, Gary Dudney points to spiritual... Read More

This significant work clarifies the challenges that black players encountered during the pre-free agent era. Mitchell Nathanson hits a four-bagger with this richly researched biography of baseball legend Dick Allen that reveals the... Read More

A well-reasoned and heavily researched discourse breaks down why the NCAA should pay kids to play. From courtrooms to television sets to barstools, arguments rage over whether or not college athletes should be paid. Ernest E. Cutler... Read More

This substantial martial arts reference book will lead tai chi disciples to greater understanding and more healthful living. New and experienced students of Yang-style tai chi will appreciate the well-illustrated and direct approach... Read More

In the twenty-five-hundred-plus Major League Baseball games played each year, only three or four games (on average) end with one team having been unable to muster even one legit hit. This majestic feat of mediocrity is, of course,... Read More

Though this book is grounded in karate, the overarching theme of overcoming the past and persevering through adversity is universal. While “grit” is considered one of the biggest indicators of someone’s potential for success, the... Read More

This important work redefines the meaning of self-defense. David Hopkins is a psychologist who has taught martial arts and worked as an investigator and bodyguard. His background is as unique and unusual as his book, "First Defense". His... Read More

For a behind-the-scenes view of the eccentric and unpredictable world of horse racing, "Racetracker" is a sure bet. A single glance at the dodgy-looking figures populating the cover of John Perrotta’s collection of tales about his six... Read More