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HYROX is not just another fitness race—it is the world’s fastest-growing test of hybrid endurance. Eight runs, eight brutal stations, and no margin for error. To succeed, athletes need more than raw fitness. They need a race plan built on data, discipline, and precision. HYROX: The Complete Race Plan is the first comprehensive blueprint that takes athletes from baseline testing through taper, covering every detail of training, fueling, and execution. Written with the authority of a coach and the clarity of a sports writer, this book delivers practical strategies forged on the ...

Padel for Tennis Players is the fast track for racket athletes who want to translate tennis skills into padel wins. Built around the realities of glass walls, tight spacing, and doubles play, this book compresses years of trial and error into clear, repeatable systems. You will learn how to convert grips without losing feel, shrink footwork into efficient micro-steps, and turn walls from hazards into helpers. Every core pattern is broken down: lob > bandeja > net hold, slice > drive > poach, and serve > return > coordinated close. Selection replaces guesswork so you stop forcing low-...

Few drummers have reshaped modern music as profoundly as Dave Weckl. Rising from his beginnings in Ferguson, Missouri, to the world’s biggest stages, Weckl transformed the very language of fusion and set new standards of precision, groove, and sonic clarity. Dave Weckl offers the definitive chronicle of his career, tracing a journey that intersects with giants like Chick Corea, Michel Camilo, Paul Simon, and George Benson while carving out his own groundbreaking path as bandleader, educator, and innovator. From the explosive energy of the Chick Corea Elektric Band to the funk-infused ...

Pickleball has evolved from a backyard pastime into one of the fastest-growing professional sports in the world. Pickleball Speed of Play is the definitive guide to mastering the elements that separate casual players from elite competitors: reaction time, decision speed, and movement efficiency. From the first makeshift games on Bainbridge Island in 1965 to the high-intensity exchanges of today’s pro tours, the sport has always been defined by tempo. Modern equipment, advanced coaching, and relentless competition have compressed the time available for every decision. Winning now depends ...

The NIL Playbook for Families is the first comprehensive guide to navigating the Name, Image, and Likeness era from high-school recruiting to professional transitions. Written in the clear, authoritative voice of a seasoned coach and sports writer, this book equips parents, athletes, and advisors with practical strategies to protect eligibility, evaluate contracts, and build lasting financial security. Each chapter tackles the real challenges families face. From deciphering recruiting letters and managing eligibility, to comparing financial baselines and tracking recruitment calendars ...

In a world where attention is scattered and time slips by unnoticed, Practical Spirituality offers a grounded way to reclaim meaning—without relying on doctrine, metaphysics, or inherited belief. Drawing on the deep human impulse toward pattern, this book shows how to create personal and shared rituals that fit the life you actually live. Through 30 rich chapters, it explores how small, intentional acts can anchor your days, soften transitions, and give weight to seasons. You’ll learn how to design rituals for mornings, meals, and moments of change; how to honor grief without relying on...

Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports for girls, but too many teams enter seasons without structure, relying on improvised plays and scattered drills. Girls Flag Football Playbook delivers the complete guide coaches and players need to compete with clarity and confidence. Covering every phase of the game—from building program culture to red zone packages—this book provides a detailed roadmap for developing athletes and winning systems. Inside, you’ll find breakdowns of offensive and defensive formations for both 5v5 and 7v7 play, a standardized route tree with yardage ...

Chris Hemsworth’s journey from a lean Australian surfer to the godlike Thor on the big screen redefined what it means to prepare for a Hollywood role. His body became more than a personal accomplishment—it was an international standard for male aesthetics, inspiring millions to chase superhero physiques while raising the bar for what studios expect of their leading men. This book strips away the glossy magazine myths and delivers the real strategies that powered Hemsworth’s transformations. Written from the perspective of a trainer who understands the demands of Hollywood, it covers ...

Baseball fans know the rhythms of innings, the strategy of pitching changes, and the thrill of October pressure. But when the diamond falls quiet in the offseason, another bat-and-ball sport is waiting to be discovered. Cricket for Americans is the ultimate guide for baseball minds curious about the world’s second-most popular sport and its fast-growing American league: Major League Cricket. Written in the voice of a seasoned coach and sports writer, this book translates cricket into familiar baseball language without dumbing it down. Readers learn why bowlers feel like pitchers with ...

Living alone isn’t just about paying rent on time and keeping the fridge stocked—it’s about running an entire household where you are the only safety net, repair crew, and decision-maker. Table for One is the ultimate manual for one-person households, blending practical know-how with the relatable voice of someone who’s been there, fixed that, and figured out how to enjoy the process. Inside, you’ll find smart, field-tested systems for keeping your home, finances, and daily life running smoothly—without burnout. Learn how to establish a domestic baseline so you know exactly what...

Pickleball has evolved into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, demanding far more than quick hands and smart shot selection. Success on the court requires an athletic foundation built on mobility, strength, stability, and recovery capacity. Pickleball Strength and Mobility Training provides the first complete sport-specific roadmap for building the physical qualities that translate directly into better match play. Drawing on proven methods from strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and on-court testing, this guide covers the full spectrum of athletic preparation. Readers ...

Pickleball has exploded from neighborhood pastime to professional sport, and success on the court now demands more than casual rallies. Pickleball Integrated Skill Progressions: Foundational to Elite is the first complete training blueprint that builds skills in sequence—mechanics, footwork, patterns, and pressure-tested execution—designed to take players from core fundamentals to tournament-level mastery. Drawing from decades of coaching and competition, this system breaks pickleball into trainable layers. Each chapter isolates critical elements—grip families, swing geometry, split-...

Caring for your pet and caring for the planet don’t have to be at odds. Planet-Friendly Pets is your guide to making thoughtful, sustainable choices for your furry, feathered, or scaled companions—without sacrificing their health, happiness, or comfort. From food to toys, grooming to waste management, every aspect of pet ownership carries an environmental footprint. This book reveals the hidden impacts of pet care and offers practical, realistic solutions to reduce them. You’ll learn how to choose eco-conscious diets, minimize packaging waste, manage pet waste responsibly, and embrace...

Independent by Design is the field guide for living alone without waiting for a hero, a windfall, or a miracle app. Built for real life, it shows how to run a one-person household with calm competence: money solid, home reliable, meals easy, tech tamed, safety layered, and social life intentional. No pep talks, no panic—just systems that keep you upright when things wobble. Readers learn how to build a budget that fits a single-person economy, set up emergency funds and sinking funds, and stop subscription leaks. They’ll map a maintenance calendar that prevents “surprises,” assemble...

Every rally starts with two shots that decide everything: the serve and the return. Pickleball Serve-and-Return Mastery Program is a complete specialization built to make those shots travel—across venues, weather, and scoreboard pressure—so they hold when matches get loud. Grounded in repeatable mechanics, the system progresses from stance, grip, and ball release into swing geometry, depth control, spin management, and trajectory windows that generate reliable margin without sacrificing pace. Placement strategy is mapped to opponent handedness and habits, then paired with serve-plus-one...

Pickleball is no longer just about individual shot mechanics—it’s about partnership systems that withstand pressure. Pickleball Doubles Dynamics: Communication, Position, and Patterns delivers the most advanced framework yet for turning two players into a seamless unit. From the first serve to the final point, elite doubles play is dictated by clarity of roles, disciplined spacing, and decisive communication. This guide takes you beyond basic strategy and into the systems that professional teams rely on: stacking to maximize forehands, coordinated poaches, synchronized transitions, ...