Bodybuilding’s foremost nonconformist and strikingly handsome intellectual, Mike Mentzer, rose to the top of his sport despite opposition from industry insiders like rival Schwarzenegger. Written by his close friend of two decades, Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus chronicles Mentzer’s journey in a fiercely competitive world to become one of the most iconic bodybuilders of all time.“This is the definitive text on the life of bodybuilding’s greatest i...

Larry Dixon's Cabin is a literary mystery that blends fact and fiction set against the haunting beauty of Canada's Algonquin wilderness. Drawing on the enduring mystery of artist Tom Thomson's 1917 death, the novel follows disillusioned journalist Jeff O'Brian as he uncovers a secret hidden in an enigmatic painting—one that may reveal the truth behind Thomson's fate. Told in dual timelines, the story moves between O'Brian's 1977 Toronto investigation and the vivid events surroundi...

How far would you go for the one you love? How long would you fight for the one you love? How much would you sacrifice for the one you love? Ultimately, what would you sacrifice for the one you love? Let's find out by going through the love story of John and Sara.

NO RULES. NO PROBLEM.Bruce Lee remains the gold standard that all martial artists are compared to. But could he actually fight? World Champions in karate competition have gone on record to point out that he never once competed in tournaments. Were his martial abilities merely a trick of the camera?For the first time ever, Bruce Lee authority and bestselling author John Little takes a hard look at Bruce Lee’s real-life fights to definitively answer these que...

A story made all the more shocking because it’s true.In 1880, an organized mob of the Donnellys’ enemies murder four family members and burn their house to the ground. Another sibling is shot to death in a house a short distance away. William Donnelly and a teenage boy are the only witnesses to the murders.The surviving family members seek justice through the local courts but quickly learn that their enemies control the jury and the press. Two sensational t...

When many people think of musicians, they think glitz and glamour and people accepting Grammy awards on television. However, for most people this isn’t the case. The average professional musician books gigs without the fanfare and the worldwide prestige. People who want to make a living making music should always shoot for the stars, but should also be aware of the many different practical and realistic ways to make money at their craft.There is no shortage of need for quality music...

Are you someone who simply loves to sing? Do you constantly find yourself humming or singing along to the music that is playing in your car, something that comes on your iPod or even the music that is being piped into your favorite shops and eateries?You may even be someone who is a more serious singer that has some strong career plans and wants to become the best that you can be. No matter what type of singer you are, you should know that there are ways that you can improve your s...

Here they are, available for the first time in one collection, Bruce Lee's conversations with the press from 1958 to 1973.Words of the Dragon is an anthology of rare newspaper and magazine interviews with Bruce Lee, many not previously published in the United States, revealing new words and explanations of Bruce about himself, his art, and philosophy.Interesting and insightful, Words of the Dragon provides the reader a means to understand ...

Beautiful yet strange this night was. Often, when I could not sleep, I would get up, go outside into the fresh air and ponder the gazillion stars overhead. I think most peoples imagination comes alive when one walks in the dark. As I meandered slowly through the forest, something distracted the corner of my eye. I saw what looked to be a very small person just ahead of me. I quickly followed this little being but could not keep up. Startling me, he suddenly jumped smack dab in my path. My ...

Compiled from Bruce Lee's own notes and writings, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the seminal book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee himself.Jeet Kune Do was a revolutionary new approach to the martial arts in its time and is the principal reason why Bruce Lee is revered as a pioneer by martial artists today, many decades after his death. The development of his unique martial art form—its principles, core techniques, and lesson plans—are all presen...

A PAPERBACK ORIGINALHigh-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competitionThis one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less ...

Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book.The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for superior health and muscularity.Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved t...