This significant work clarifies the challenges that black players encountered during the pre-free agent era. Mitchell Nathanson hits a four-bagger with this richly researched biography of baseball legend Dick Allen that reveals the... Read More

A well-reasoned and heavily researched discourse breaks down why the NCAA should pay kids to play. From courtrooms to television sets to barstools, arguments rage over whether or not college athletes should be paid. Ernest E. Cutler... Read More

In the twenty-five-hundred-plus Major League Baseball games played each year, only three or four games (on average) end with one team having been unable to muster even one legit hit. This majestic feat of mediocrity is, of course,... Read More

This substantial martial arts reference book will lead tai chi disciples to greater understanding and more healthful living. New and experienced students of Yang-style tai chi will appreciate the well-illustrated and direct approach... Read More

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

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

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