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Qb : an autobiography

Steve Young · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional...
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Gary Player's Black Book: 60 Tips on Golf, Business, and Life from the Black Knight

Gary Player · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Gary Player's Little Black Book contains fifty questions and detailed responses from eighteen-time major winner Gary Player. The book, divided into three parts, focuses on specific scenarios and problems that arise in golf, life, and business.In the first section on golf, topics include...
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Off Balance: A Memoir

Dominique Moceanu · Touchstone
Format: Hardcover

In this searing and riveting New York Times bestseller Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu reveals the dark underbelly of Olympic gymnastics the true price of successand the shocking secret about her past and her family that she only learned years laterAt fourteen years old Dominique...
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Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons From an Unlikely Entrepreneur

Gary G. Schoeniger · Eli Press
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback

In the late 1950s, Glen Allan, Mississippi, was a poor cotton community. For many, it was a time and place where opportunities were limited by social and legal constraints that were beyond their control. It was a time and place where few dared to dream. Based on his own life experience,...
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The Ultimate Guide to Waterfowl Hunting: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques for Ducks and Geese

Tom Airhart · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

Waterfowling is one of the more challenging forms of hunting. Requiring an intimate knowledge of the quarry in specialized gear - from shotguns and ammo to decoys, calls, blinds, and boats - and taking place in a variety of terrains - from the fields of Manitoba to the flooded timber of Arkansas,...
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Build a Drone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing, Constructing, and Flying Your Very Own Drone

Barry Davies · W W Norton
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

Within the last couple of years, the usage of drones in both the public and private (military) sector has exploded. People are talking about drones, building drones, and something most people didn't know of a few years ago is now a household name.Build a Drone will not only teach you how to build...
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Snake: The Legendary Life of Ken Stabler

Michael Freeman · Dey Street Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

The first in-depth biography of one of the most talented and infamous legends to play in the National Football League - the life and times of pro football's first bad boy, famed Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler.Ken "The Snake" Stabler was the embodiment of the original...
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High Percentage Fishing: A Statistical Approach To Improving Catch Rates

Josh Alwine · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 125
Format: Paperback

Envisioned as the "Moneyball" of largemouth bass fishing, High Percentage Fishing offers a practical approach to put more fish in your boat. It freely mixes big bass wisdom from some of the world's greatest fishermen, with statistical findings from a vast database of catch...
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Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History

KEITH O'BRIEN · Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s - and won Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi‑day events, and cities...
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Gun Digest Guide To Concealed Carry Handguns

Dick Jones · Gun Digest Books
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Are you interested in carrying a handgun for self defense, but don't know where to start? Perhaps you're already an armed citizen and are looking for a new carry choice? Let the Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms be your complete guide to the fast-growing world of concealed...
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Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

Kelly Starrett · Victory Belt Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition
Format: Hardcover

LEARN HOW TO HACK HUMAN MOVEMENTJoin the movement that has reached millions of athletes and coaches; learn how to perform basic maintenance on your body, unlock your human potential, live pain free…and become a Supple Leopard.Improve your athletic performance, extend your athletic...
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Billy Cannon: A Long, Long Run

Charles N. deGravelles · Louisiana State University Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Billy Cannon's name, his image, and his remarkable athletic career serve as emblems for Louisiana State University, the Southeastern Conference, and college football. LSU's only Heisman Trophy winner, Cannon led the Tigers to a national championship in 1958, igniting a love of the game...
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The Dangerous Book for Boys

Conn Iggulden · William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is.In this digital age there is still a place for knots,...
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