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Shooter's Bible, 111th Edition: The World's Bestselling Firearms Reference: 2019–2020

Cassell, Jay · Skyhorse
Pages: 608
Format: Paperback

With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages. Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their...
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All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard-Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy

Phil Keith · Hanover Square Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"A truly inspiring story of courage and triumph." - Nelson DeMilleThe incredible life story of Eugene Bullard, the first African American military pilot in WWI, who went on to become a self-taught jazz musician, a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and an American...
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The Last Stand of Payne Stewart: The Year Golf Changed Forever

Kevin Robbins · Hachette Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning sports writer Kevin Robbins, The Last Stand of Payne Stewart is the story of legendary golfer Payne Stewart, focusing on his last year in the PGA Tour in 1999, which tragically culminated in a fatal air disaster that transpired publically on televisions across the country.Forever...
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Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero

Christopher McDougall · Knopf
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor . . . McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection." --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst DogFrom the best-selling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming...
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In the Middle Are the Horsemen

Maynard, Tik · Trafalgar Square Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

In 2008, 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided...
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Overtime: Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines at the Crossroads of College Football

Bacon, John U. · William Morrow
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

For the past year, John U. Bacon has received unprecedented access to Jim Harbaugh's University of Michigan football team: coaches, players, and staffers, in closed-door meetings, locker rooms, meals, and classes. Overtime captures this storied program at the crossroads, as the sport's...
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Run Like a Girl 365 Days a Year: A Practical, Personal, Inspirational Guide for Women Athletes

Samuels, Mina · Skyhorse
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback

No matter how hard it is to get out the door, it's on the road that we meet our strengths and weaknesses, have the space to contemplate our hopes and dreams and ultimately find what makes us happy. Not every workout is an epiphany. Instead, each time out on the road - no matter how much...
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Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers

Richardson, Alun · W W Norton
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

The most comprehensive, detailed, and richly illustrated guide to mountaineering ever!Perfect for the complete beginner or the seasoned mountaineer, Mountaineering is a comprehensive guide for anyone who aspires to climb the world's hills and mountains. Its pages are packed full of information,...
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