General Sports
CITY GAME: TRIUMPH, SCANDAL, AND A LEGENDARY BASKETBALL TEAM
Written by Goodman, Matthew
The powerful story of a college basketball team who carried an era's brightest hopes--racial harmony, social mobility, and the triumph of the underdog--but whose success was soon followed by a shocking downfall "A masterpiece of American storytelling."--Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove NAMED ONE OF THE BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR B
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VIKING MARTIAL ARTS
Written by Cummins, Antony
Martial Arts researcher Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, which employed the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Viking sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave.
WORLD SOCCER INFOGRAPHICS: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME IN VITAL STATISTICS
Written by Opta
This is the first book to present soccer's rich history, statistics, and culture through highly detailed yet accessible infographics.
ART ON DECK: AN EXPLORATION OF SUPREME SKATEBOARDS FROM 1994-2018
Written by Hawes, Byron
An invaluable resource, Art on Deckrepresents the most cohesive examination to date of Supreme's skateboard output. For 25 years, Supreme's skateboard collaborations have represented an iconic intersection between art and skate culture, ultimately birthing an entire culture of skateboard art.
RUNNING WITH SHERMAN: THE DONKEY WITH THE HEART OF A HERO
Written by McDougall, Christopher
A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor . . . McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection.
BALLPARKS THEN AND NOW
Written by Enders, Eric
Ballparks Then and Now is a fascinating exploration of ballparks across America. Packed with archival and modern photography, this book documents the development of America's national pastime by looking at the fields of dreams on which it is played.
CLIMBING ROCK: VERTICAL EXPLORATIONS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Written by Lynch, Jesse
A dream list of the most celebrated climbing destinations in North America, each explored in depth. Climbing Rock features some of the most classic and cutting-edge climbing areas across the magnificent and the most diverse landscapes of North America.
RIVA: CLASSIC ITALIAN SPEEDBOATS
Written by Carugati, Decio Riccardo
This volume presents the most important and beautiful pieces of the Riva collection, the most famous Italian brand of speedboat. In 1842, Pietro Riva, a skilled caulker, settled in Sarnico on Lake Iseo. This was the start of the Riva adventure. First he built fishing boats, then steamboats, followed by his first speedboats and pleasure boats.
AWAY GAME: THE EPIC SEARCH FOR SOCCER'S NEXT SUPERSTARS
Written by Abbot, Sebastian
Over the past decade, an audacious program called Football Dreams has held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa looking for soccer's next superstars.
I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ
Written by Hernandez, Keith
Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping literary memoir and New York Times bestseller. Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St.