Presents an autobiography of Oscar De La Hoya, detailing his success in boxing, his struggle with his mother's death, and the mistakes and lessons he has endured throughout his career.

Hailed by critics as a long overdue portrait of Sugar Ray Robinson, a man who was as elusive out of the ring as he was magisterial in it, Pound for Pound is a lively and nuanced profile of an athlete who is arguably the best boxer the sport has ever known. So great were Robinson's skills, he was eulogized by Woody Allen, compared to Joe Louis, and praised by Muhammad Ali, who called him "the king, the master, my idol." But the same discipline that...

The sport of snowshoeing can provide for a physical workout that can appeal to the young and old, the novice and the seasoned physical fitness advocate. Add information about the history of the place visited and the experience takes on a new dimension of meaning of appreciation, along with memories that will last for a long time.One of the fastest growing outdoor sports, snowshoeing appeals to the young and the old, the beginner and the seasoned physical...

This book offers a rich collection of descriptions and visuals, capturing a range of Pickleball scenarios from the basic to the complex-each critically important. It assumes you're already acquainted with the fundamentals like rules and scoring. For newcomers, it's best to take it slow, absorbing the material while you play. This interactive approach not only brings the strategies to life but also deepens your understanding of court positioning and...

Learn about the world of golf and how science is helping the game. You'll read about golf clubs, balls, courses, carts, and statistics, and get a better understanding of how golf is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

On April 27, 1947, baseball legend Babe Ruth, diagnosed with a terminal case of throat cancer, attended "Babe Ruth Day" at Yankee Stadium. A 13-year-old boy representing the American Legion baseball program introduces Babe Ruth, who delivers a speech to the crowd from home plate.

A millennial couple in a long-term relationship break up amid a nuclear missile crisis in LA.

Walkabout is about the people, places, and experiences that you discover when you step out on the trail. In this novel, you will meet peakbaggers, daytrippers, thru-hikers, tribes, ruckers, and the earthy set, all finding their way to whatever that five miles at a time reveals to them at different moments. You will hear from people on the Appalachian Trail who have hiked it from one end to the other. People that seek peeks in a way that adds a bit...

Hear the voices of Olympic Track Greats, including Jesse Owens, winner of 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin; Josy Barthel, a Luxembourgish runner who won the men's 1500 meters at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics; and Roger Bannister, an English athlete best known for breaking the 4-minute mile.

If you're an older adult looking to improve your strength and mobility, then keep listening… Do you sometimes feel physically weak? Have you ever felt constantly weary and continuously fatigued? Are you intrigued by the idea of improving your body composition without having to purchase a gym membership? Don't worry about feeling weak again; this guide will show you how to gain strength by only using resistance bands! The program is designed...