Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.—and for good reason. It's easy to learn, welcoming for all ages, and way more fun than you might expect. But walking onto the court for the first time can still feel intimidating.That's where this book comes in. Your First Pickleball Game is your no-jargon, step-by-step guide to playing with confidence from day one.Inside, you'll discover:What pickleball actually is—and why everyone's hooked on it

Ready to roll but not sure where to start? Bowling Made Easy is your friendly guide to stepping onto the lanes with confidence.Inside, you'll find:How to choose the right ball, shoes, and gear without overspendingStep-by-step basics for stance, approach, swing, and releaseSimple explanations of scoring, from strikes to spares to that tricky 10th frameBeginner-friendly strategies to build consistency (without chasing speed or powe...

Fresh eggs, funny feathered personalities, and a simpler way of living—without needing a farm.Your First Backyard Chicken is the no-nonsense beginner's guide to raising hens for eggs, joy, and everyday connection. Written with warmth and humor, this book walks you through every step of chicken keeping, from choosing the right breeds to collecting your first egg.Inside, you'll learn how to:Pick beginner-friendly breeds for your climate, family, and goa...

Feeding yourself shouldn't feel like a full-time job—or a moral test you keep failing.If meal prep calendars, "clean eating" checklists, and color-coded Tupperware have ever made you want to scream into a bag of chips, this book is your permission slip to drop the guilt and just eat something.Written in a voice that's equal parts sarcastic, supportive, and deeply real, Just Eat Something is for anyone who's ever:Survived on crackers and regret

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...

Front end players (Leads and Seconds) in the sport of curling spend 75% of every game brushing stones. Yet 95% of the material in books on curling is about delivering the stone and strategy. In Brush Like a Badass, the focus is squarely on being a first-rate brusher and a great front end player. You'll learn:  • The optimal body position  • The ideal brush position  • How to generate pressure and speed  • How to judge the wei...

"Darryl knows my game now. He knows what's going to work and what's not going to work. It's about fine-tuning it and always trying to improve…. It's an ongoing conversation about how to get better and how to pick up a little thing here or there to give yourself an advantage." —Patrick Kane, from his forewordAn unmissable look at how even hockey's best find ways to get even better.Darryl Belfry is regarded as hockey's premier development coa...

Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you’ve ever been!In his years as a professional ice-skater, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton learned to embrace the mind-set of working hard to “beat” the competition. But it seems competition has gotten a bad rap these days. We’ve bought into the belief that it is unfair to participants to rank performance. Yet competition is in fact a good thing because it’s about working toward excellence.

POSSESSION is a step by step explanation of coaching points and on-field exercises for possession soccer. In this installment of the best-selling Soccer iQ series, Coach Dan Blank again distinguishes himself as soccer's finest how-to author, providing coaches with connect-the-dots solutions for teaching possession soccer. POSSESSION provides essential coaching philosophies that break down the art of keeping the ball. It includes dozens of training exercises as well as the mistakes that a c...

Unlock the Secrets to Pickleball GreatnessLearn everything there is to know about the hottest game in town. Whether you’re just picking up a paddle or looking to climb from 3.0 to 4.0 and beyond, this book breaks down what actually works on the court—straight from pro player Tanner Tomassi.Broken down into easily digestible tips and tricks, this book will get you on the court (and winning games) in no time. Inside, you’ll learn how to:- Mast...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Kids will be inspired to embrace their inner weirdness and persevere through obstacles after reading this empowering collection of true stories from teenage Scripps National Spelling Bee champ and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde! Includes 8 pages of never-before-seen photos.After Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, she turned into an overnig...

Curling is a fascinating sport, full of contradictions, where heavy granite stones are slid great distances on ice but with such great precision that sweeping a broom across the path can make the difference between a well-made shot and a complete miss.Learn all about this fast-growing sport with detailed instructions and explanations on executing the core skills, with light-hearted humour sprinkled throughout.Perfectly suited for beginners and those looking to improve their...