Category: Sports & Outdoors

The Goalie

A professional ice hockey goaltender struggles with his inner demons and mental health after blowing the biggest game of his career. An act of hopeless and spun rumors by the media send him from the top of the league to living life away from the game. Years pass, when a familiar face comes calling with the promise of a better life across the country and a chance to escape the mundane life Ben has faded into. All seems quiet until a run-in with one of the NHF’s best breathes new life into the S... [Read More...]

Run Through Barriers

Inspiring stories and practical plans to kick-start your running adventure Want to start running, but life keeps getting in the way? You’re not alone. Even with the best intentions, many common barriers often stop us in our tracks; ageing, illness, unfitness, busyness, tiredness and anxiety. Run Through Barriers analyses and challenges these obstacles by using real-life examples of people who have overcome them to transform their health through running. You’ll hear from: • Eileen Noble, o... [Read More...]

Steal First and Other Old Time Baseball Stories

Whoa! You mean there actually was a player that stole first base? Yes! Catch the story about the zany guy who pulled that off in STEALING FIRST AND OTHER OLD-TIME BASEBALL STORIES. Did you know that Hall-of-Famer Jackie Robinson was the star of a well-regarded Hollywood movie? The full story about #42’s successful stint in front of the camera is found in the pages of this book. Learn about the All-Star career of the man who Lou Gehrig displaced as Yankees first baseman, and a major crisis Maj... [Read More...]

Running for Nan

In 2016, I was on the verge of losing everything, my Nan lay seriously in hospital, my family had deserted me and I was about to be made homeless. Running, was the one thing that kept me going. At 21 I ran my first marathon, it was the ultimate challenge, and over twenty years later I would be faced with my toughest challenge ever. Running, has been there for me all of my life, through the good times and the bad, but now I needed it more than ever, not only if I was to survive but my Nan too. I... [Read More...]

Golf Sandbagger: Distance Scoring Winning

57 years golfing and the focus on what has been tried, tested, and now the keep it simple method of playing the game. From long drive competition sandbagging, making the irons dance, and the mental game to equipment selection, this clear and concise read is the accumulation of a lifetime of golf. Hit it long, score well and enjoy the game. You will not overload with angles, hinging, cocking, impact ratio, but will enjoy tested clear brevity in playing the game and shooting a better score. Pack ... [Read More...]

Free: Rural Soccer Coach

This book is written for the recreational, rural, or entry-level travel coach in youth soccer. The book covers topics such as how to build a basic season plan, running effective practices, developing creative players, and reflecting on your coaching style and level of effort. With thoughts on common coaching dilemmas, website and book reviews, coaching terminology, basic tactics, and a full coaching session for each of the major age groups – you can use this book to get a jump on your upc... [Read More...]

Mandy

Can a woman possibly play football against men in the English Premier League? City are a Premiership club facing bankruptcy. Millionaire Chairman, Ollie Barnes “The Chip King” decides to sign a female goalkeeper, in order to generate enough new sponsorship money to survive. Mandy Mann, a disillusioned, 23 year old policewoman, is talent spotted whilst playing football for a ladies team. Mandy battles prejudice from players, fans and the media, but is determined to achieve her dream of playi... [Read More...]

Ride The White Horse: A Checkered Jockeys Story of Racing, Rage and Redemption

An electric jockey with a juice machine, he rode on racing’s undercard, lived inside its underbelly and became a part of its underworld. From constant bulimia, broken bones and betrayal of Boston’s infamous Winter Hill Gang, he depicts an unseen side of Thoroughbred racing. Yet the five tons of his sweat that disappeared down “hot box” drains was nothing compared to his struggles with sibling sexual trauma, same-sex promiscuity and an addiction to crack cocaine that in seven months took... [Read More...]

Free: Understanding is the Key: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Partnership for Life with Your Young Horse

Understanding is the Key is not just another How-To-Train-Your-Horse book. Rather, it lays out all elements you need to develop your young horse into your dream horse, whatever it’s breed, personality or the discipline you prefer. If your goal is that your horse enjoys the time you spend together and at the same time is well educated and reliable, this book will give you the keys to achieve just that. With Understanding is the Key you will learn: how you can win the heart of your horse and c... [Read More...]