Wickliffe W. Walker’s "Torrents as Yet Unknown" shares the awe and thrill of exploring remote canyons via the pioneers who’ve run their rapids. Walker is a champion whitewater paddler who’s led expeditions in Bhutan, Pakistan,... Read More

In his memoir "A Fine Line", Graham Zimmerman reflects on the dangers and demands that mountaineering exerts on those who feel its lure. By his mid-thirties, Zimmerman had already been named New Zealand Alpinist of the Year and awarded... Read More

Jeffrey S. Gurock’s "Marty Glickman" is an encompassing biography of the athlete, sportscaster, and mentor. Born in 1917, Glickman grew up in New York’s Bronx and Brooklyn neighborhoods. A star high school athlete, he was recruited... Read More

"Kimbumba!" is a diverse book that memorializes a game, a mentor, and a childhood Cuban team. Emilio Collar’s intriguing book "Kimbumba!" combines elements of a childhood memoir with the story of a thousand-year-old African game. When... Read More

Hangin’ Tough is a knowledgeable essay collection that analyzes some of the biggest questions about boxing with aplomb. Jawed Akrim’s insightful essay collection Hangin’ Tough covers boxing world debates and discussions with humor.... Read More

Noting that camping rocketed in popularity during COVID-19, "Making Camp" explores the history of recreational camping, from its nineteenth-century Adirondack beginnings through to the present. With an abundance of vintage illustrations... Read More

Jenny Graham, who broke records when she circumnavigated the globe by bicycle, shares her story of courage and resilience in "Coffee First, Then the World". One of Graham’s strongest childhood memories is of learning to ride a bicycle... Read More

"Serving Herself" is Ashley Brown’s impressive biography of Althea Gibson, a multifaceted trailblazer in sports. Gibson was a sports prodigy whose drive and career path bewildered her working-class family. She had to take side gigs to... Read More