You’ve probably seen paddle pop up in gyms, clubs, and weekend leagues, but you may not know what’s real history and what’s just a good story. If you’ve tried to learn through scattered tips and rule clarifications, this book is for you - whether you’re a curious beginner or someone who already plays but wants the why behind every turn.In Paddle: Past, Rules, And Future, we trace how the sport’s origin myths took root, how it became a global craze, and why the rule...

The fire was meant to draw men in.The gunfire was meant to finish them.When Rider tracks a trail of blood and lies into a hidden canyon camp, he finds more than outlaws waiting in the dark. A ruthless crew has turned the desert night into a killing ground—luring men in with firelight and cutting them down before they ever see morning.But they didn't plan on Rider.Outnumbered, outgunned, and caught between shadows and flame, he'll have to move faster than the...

The legendary sportswriter and the Hall of Fame, eleven-time NBA champion coach separate the music from the noise in the stories of the greatest who ever played and their impact on the gameSam Smith and Phil Jackson grew to know and respect each otherin the late 1980s, when Smith was a Chicago Tribune sportswriterand Jackson was an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls. Fortyyears later, the two remain close friends. In 2021, Smith helped theNBA arrive at ...

A fresh, funny guide to modern fatherhood, full of essential advice and engaging anecdotes that take on being a "good dad" in a light-hearted, realistic wayBecoming a dad is the greatest—and, yet, the most difficult—privilege for any man. Dads don't have the same network of support that moms generally have; they're often back to work, exhausted, after only two weeks of paternity leave; and the world of diapers, bottles, and late-night feeds can leave them feeling b...

High quality soundtracks composed for video games have only been around for a few decades, but their popularity is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the way the music has developed in step with gaming technology, as the once-niche genre increasingly enters the mainstream. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read an...

When it comes to buying classical music, it can be hard to know where to start. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook reviews the most important record labels and recommends 100 recordings, providing a useful starting point for beginners and a wealth of options for more experienced listeners. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: ...

If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love this!The Day My Fart Followed Me Home is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and how he meets his new friend!If you enjoy reading funny books with gorgeous pictures and love your child to read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me Home!Discover and giggle along with Timmy on his unexpected journey with his new best friend!

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If your child loves soccer and playing sport, then you're going to love reading along with Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his imaginary best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's soccer match, and meet his new friend Sophie. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Little Fart tries to help Timmy and Sophie the only way he knows...

Winner of the 2018 Fantasy Prize and Kindle Storyteller Finalist.This is one secret he's keeping to himself. And who would believe him anyway?Farin, the gravedigger's son, lives in the medieval village of Heap. The 18-year-old is an outsider who is bullied and ostracized by the villagers. His father has succumbed to a life of drinking, and the young man has no option but to take over the job of gravedigger.But Farin's life takes a d...

For small nations like Grenada, New Zealand and Norway, medal counts relative to population are increasingly touted as the most meaningful comparisons with sporting superpowers China, the United States and Germany. In acknowledging that 60% of the world’s states have populations of less than 10 million and 48% of these have less than 5 million inhabitants, this book explores how the ‘minnows’ can build or sustain their sport programmes.Despite the immense variation among and betwee...

Sliced Up Press is delighted to present its debut anthology, featuring sixteen sweetly sinister stories.Grab your fork and dig in to tales of tiered cakes and teary eyes, plump currants and sinister undercurrents, all-consuming hunger and bizarre gluttony. There's something for all tastes here, though you might think twice before ordering dessert...With all-new fiction from:Tiffany Michelle BrownV CastroBelinda FergusonDougla...

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love reading along with Timmy and his Fart as they play hockey together!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts to help out his best friend the only way he knows how.If you enjoy rea...