Though this book is grounded in karate, the overarching theme of overcoming the past and persevering through adversity is universal. While “grit” is considered one of the biggest indicators of someone’s potential for success, the... Read More

This important work redefines the meaning of self-defense. David Hopkins is a psychologist who has taught martial arts and worked as an investigator and bodyguard. His background is as unique and unusual as his book, "First Defense". His... Read More

For a behind-the-scenes view of the eccentric and unpredictable world of horse racing, "Racetracker" is a sure bet. A single glance at the dodgy-looking figures populating the cover of John Perrotta’s collection of tales about his six... Read More

Concise, helpful, and well-organized, this is strongly recommended reading for those interested in learning to verbally de-escalate violence. “Your reactions to conflict are subconscious, scripted, and for the good of the group,”... Read More

Photographs that demonstrate various taijiquan techniques and movements provide a needed visual representation of this physical activity. In The Mind Inside Tai Chi: Sustaining a Joyful Heart, Henry Zhuang provides an overview of... Read More

Wilner and Rappoport use coverage of the 2014 season as a jumping-off point to provide a thorough history of the NFL draft. The days of baseball claiming to be “America’s pastime” are long over—a title clearly wrested away by... Read More

A Little League coach accomplishes his goals of introducing the joy of baseball to another generation. First-time author Kevin Christofora calls the completion of Nick’s Very First Day of Baseball a dream come true, and the starting... Read More

Lagan takes us back to a time when boys played baseball before and after their chores. In the epilogue of "The Amazing Journey of the Kickapoo Kids", author Paul Lagan stands in a now-empty field where his Millersville High School... Read More