Front end players (Leads and Seconds) in the sport of curling spend 75% of every game brushing stones. Yet 95% of the material in books on curling is about delivering the stone and strategy. In Brush Like a Badass, the focus is squarely on being a first-rate brusher and a great front end player. You'll learn:  • The optimal body position  • The ideal brush position  • How to generate pressure and speed  • How to judge the wei...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall Stre...

The legendary college football head coach tells his captivating story—from rural Wyoming to law school to the upper echelons of the SEC.A New York Times BestsellerSwing Your Sword is the first ever book by one of the most fascinating and successful coaches in sports. A maverick who took an unlikely path to coaching through law school, Mike Leach talks about his unorthodox approach to coa...

The story of 2014 Indy Car series champion Will Power.From the dirt tracks of Queensland, Australia, to the road, street and oval race tracks of America, join Will Power on his torrid 20-year ride to the top of Indy car racing, culminating in the 2014 IndyCar Series championship. Arduous both mentally and physically, Will's journey pushes him to the limit as he finds fans and critics, friends and rivals - and eventually a reputation as the fastest racer in America. Off the track, W...

The Everything Pool & Billiards Book features practical information on:breakingpositioningdeveloping techniquesinking difficult shotsplaying the tablepool etiquettesportsmanshipand more!

The fundamental concepts presented in this book are when to consider defensive tactics and how to select the most effective shot. This new awareness allows you to consider the many ways to offer your opponent one of many possible unfriendly layouts. You are going to have to give up one very bad habit – letting your imagination run wild.Let your opponents continue following the bar-banger style of calling fantastic hero shots, such as, "5 ball, four rails, off the 7 and into the sid...

Get in the best shape of your life while preparing to compete in obstacle races with this user-friendly fitness guide.NO GUTS, NO GLORYSatisfy your hunger for adventure, quench that thirst for competition and prepare for the most fun you've ever had in the mud. Ultimate Obstacle Race Training introduces you to these exhilarating events with detailed descriptions of races for every level. Packed with easy-to-follow workouts and step-by-step instruct...

'Living Your Best Life' is a short read for anyone struggling to make major life or career changes.Words have power. That's why, in 2008, I was inspired by reading Al Secunda's wonderful book, 'The 15-Second Principle', to take action and interview him. We talked for almost two hours about why people 'get stuck' on the big goals and visions they are most drawn to, and yet are often most fearful of. This small book is an edited version of that conversation....

A sports performance and training book from five times British Field Archery Champion Jackie Wilkinson. Jackie has held several British records competed at international level many times and enjoyed success at home and abroad including gold medals at the Circuit des 5 Nations. Whether you are at club county or national level the tool Jackie describes can help you succeed in sport. - Jackie's system can help anyone from beginners to experts improve their performance - Jay Barrs - US...

Marcus Atkinson is a tennis genius (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his wrists.Marcus is a maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about sport.

Finally! A book that answers the question every bowler asks: “Hey, coach, what am I doing wrong?” In The Essentials of Bowling you’ll find clearly explained instructions for improving every aspect of your game. You'll learn techniques you can practice at home that will help you deliver consistent, repeatable, high-quality shots under all conditions and in every situation. This brief but comprehensive book will make you a better bowler. STEVEN FELEGE is a Hall-of-Fame bowler and has been a ...

The fast and easy way to perfect your bowling gameBowling is an inexpensive date, an affordable night out for the whole family, and a fun hangout activity for kids of all ages. Bowling For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play for this iconic American sport.While not every player can hope to bowl 300, you can improve your average and show off for friends, family, and bowling league teammates. Bowling For Dummies provides easy...