Is the God of the Bible the most unpleasant character in all fiction, as Richard Dawkins claims in The God Delusion? He is backed up by former preacher and now virulent atheist, Dan Barker, who has cited Scripture, seeking to justify every one of Dawkins's infamous character slurs about the God of the Old Testament. Dawkins says the biblical God is "jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, r...

"From Thrower to Pitcher" is more than a guide—it's a transformational journey for athletes aspiring to elevate their pitching skills. Whether you're stepping onto the mound for the first time or looking to refine your craft, this book is your blueprint for growth on and off the field. Written by Alex Jacobs, a mentor and throwing specialist, the book shares invaluable insights from his career, providing readers with tools to develop not just as pitchers, but as leaders and indivi...

West End Phoenix and Kobo Originals present the latest in the CITY EDITS collaboration: THE INDIGENOUS CITY EDIT is a collection of stories reflecting on living in Toronto as an Indigenous person, backed by original music and soundscapes. Featuring work by Waubgeshig Rice, Ryan McMahon, Leanne Betasamoke Simpson, Ivy Knight, Dave Bidini, Chief Ladybird, Alex Jacobs-Blum, Liz Howard and original music and writing by Tom Wilson. Produced by Michael Philip Wojewoda. Available exclusively on K...

This is a free extended preview of Indigenous City Edit. The full audiobook can be found by searching the Kobo store.West End Phoenix and Kobo Originals present the latest in the CITY EDITS collaboration: THE INDIGENOUS CITY EDIT is a collection of stories reflecting on living in Toronto as an Indigenous person, backed by original music and soundscapes. Featuring work by Waubgeshig Rice, Ryan McMahon, Leanne Betasamoke Simpson, Ivy Knight, Dave Bidini, Chi...

The global pandemic has completely disrupted how, where, and when we work and added tremendous pressure to individuals and their families. Learn how to refocus and achieve your full potential from one of the world’s top mental performance coaches. In Train (Your Brain) Like an Olympian, Jean François Ménard provides the skills necessary to:Remain focused in the face of distractionsOvercome negative self-talk and rep...

Play with Freedom...And Win More!The Best Tennis of Your Life is an inspirational and practical guide that will help players of all levels finally master the mental game. Author Jeff Greenwald draws from his unique background as a world-class player, sports psychology consultant, psychotherapist, and former coach to provides 50 specific tools you can immediately apply in any match situation.This comprehensive guide will show you ho...

The essential book from online tennis coaching sensation Ian Westermann, founder of EssentialTennis.comWhat’s the number one thing stopping you from playing your best tennis?Ian Westermann, founder of the world’s #1 online tennis instruction portal, Essentialtennis.com, will confidently say it’s an obstacle you probably never thought of: The ball. You might think this sounds ridiculous. The whole point of tennis is to hit the ball over the net and in, so ho...

This guide to coaching female athletes of all ages shows how to build a team and provides invaluable advice on the differences between coaching males and females. The authors include exercises that foster teamwork and develop essential skills. They also answer parents' most common questions, such as how to tell if the coach is doing a good job and what to do if a child wants to quit. Filled with stories about the Olympic and World Cup championship teams, this useful handbook is infused thr...

Ready to dominate the padel court and leave your friends in the dust? "32 Padel Lessons to Beat Your Friends" is your ultimate guide to crushing it in Padel. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this book has everything you need.Packed with 32 badass lessons, this book breaks down all the essential techniques, killer tactics, and mental strategies you need to win. From nailing your forehand and backhand to mastering your serve and tur...

Many athletes have roller coaster confidence. Their confidence is up when performing well and its down when performing poorly. Matheny gives 4 basic building blocks to ensure you start and end each performance with a tank full of confidence.Coaches, athletes, teams and even parents will discover simple yet powerful ways to build and maintain confidence. The book will give you the tools to start each competition with a high level of confidence and be able to maintain confidence in th...

YOU will learn about what it means to live a standards-based life as Ben reveals more than 20 factors YOU must consider when building effective standards. This detailed deep dive into the nature of standards also introduces Ben's 4-P process of Problem, Planning, Performance, and Payoff to put YOUR standards to work for YOU. Tapping into more than 18 years of experience as a peak performance coach, Ben also illustrates several practical examples of standards in action by some of America's ...

In Beyond Grit, Cindra Kamphoff reveals the ten practices that the world’s best use to gain the high performance edge. Kamphoff shares the tools and strategies she’s taught executives, entrepreneurs, NFL ProBowl athletes, Olympians, college athletes, and championship teams. Based on almost twenty years of research and consulting with the world’s best, she provides a practical, inspiring, and easy-to-use guide to radically accelerating your performance and improving your happiness....