Smart Sports

Smart Money is the story of how a scientist with an inquiring mind was set loose in a backwater of professional football, and how he turned a modest, little-known team into a competitor in one of the world's most-watched sports leagues.

I asked my best friend to fake date me. Now I can’t tell where the lie ends and the love begins Cassie Brooks has always been the one person I never touched. Too smart, too sassy, and way too off-limits. But after one bar fight and a pissed-off sponsor, my career’s hanging by a thread. I need to clean up my image—and that means a steady girlfriend, or no championship. So I ask Cassie. Because she’s always been there. Because she owes me. Because I thought I could fake it. Now we’re stuck together on the rodeo circuit—one bed, one story, one million ways this can go sideways. And...

Discover the Secrets Soccer Professionals Use to Recover from Games and Training! Is your game performance compromised by playing too many games or training too much? Does after game injury or muscle soreness seem to follow you, too often? Is your post-game fatigue causing you to recover slower than your teammates? Are you getting sidelined not because you lack the skill, but because you lack stamina? In this Smart Soccer Recovery, strength and conditioning specialist Mario Jovanovic, lays the foundation on the best known strategies on how to optimally recover after games and trainings. He ...

We could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let's face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you'll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them.

In the plainest of terms, baseball scouts are tasked with seeing the future—a distant future, at that. Baseball's long developmental arc leaves room for plenty of twists and turns on the way to The Show. Some prospects shoot like arrows toward their projected potential, while others fizzle out or chart an unexpected course. Smart, Wrong, and Lucky explores how first impressions measure up to their aftermaths: the draft, years of progression, and for a talented few, major-league success.

Want to quench your little genius’s thirst for knowledge? Don’t you just burst with pride when your child tells you something new they learned in school? Like when they can list all 50 states or maybe say a short phrase in Spanish. Whether your child is showing promising signs of future genius, or you just want to have a quiz buddy to help you on trivia night, encouraging your child’s curiosity is always a good idea. Aside from what they learn in school, having other sources of facts and general information will help your child become more well-rounded.

Disillusioned by the corporate lifestyle, David finds himself unemployed and desperate for change. Bradley, his older, more adventurous, and slightly-wreckless college fraternity brother presents an enticing offer. Just a few weeks later, the two inexperienced hopefuls abandon society and plunge into a soul-searching sojourn to thru-hike the Pacific Crest trail, a 2,650-mile Mexico-to-Canada footpath - barefoot. At the trail’s mercy from day one, the two hikers face the endless pains of walking, rising tensions, and falling behind to the coming winter.

Tourists visit popular islands of the Caribbean by the planeload. What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies, from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a 17-foot sea kayak.

He’s forbidden fruit. My brother’s best friend—the one guy I’m not allowed to date, no matter what. But here’s the deal, it’s deeper than that. More complicated. Because we’ve been in love with each other since middle school. My brother has never seen what’s obvious to everyone else. Especially us. But now that my brother is marrying my best friend, why shouldn’t I finally get to be with the guy I want to be with? I should be able to tell the world I’m madly in love with the boy next door. But what if I’m wrong, and he doesn’t actually love me back? It would be his ...

As a law intern, I swore I'd play by the rules. Then Brandon Wilson walked in—six-foot-something of grumpy, brooding baseball royalty… and zero patience for anyone who challenges him. He’s cocky. Infuriating. Sexy as sin. And when he finds out I don’t recognize his famous face? Let’s just say… he takes it personally. One scandal later, I’m tangled in a high-profile lawsuit against his corrupt former agent. And suddenly, I’m spending late nights with Brandon, trading legal briefs and smoldering glances. Our chemistry? Combusting. The tension? Deliciously dangerous. And when ...

Jaw-Dropping Facts and Some Silly "You Be the Judge" Trivia That Kids Can't Get Enough Of! Tired of boring facts? Want to know mind-blowing information that will make learning fun and spark imagination? Watch as amazing facts become unforgettable, and silly trivia gets kids thinking!

From bad weather to business travel, to traffic safety, there are dozens of reasons why cyclists and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate control over workout conditions, most inside riders don’t get the most out of their trainers or spin bikes. Ride Inside offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness from every indoor cycling workout. From the world’s most experienced personal cycling coach, Joe Friel, Ride Inside reveals all the unique aspects of indoor riding.

Listen in the car or at home to hundreds of questions and answers about sports. There are lots of basketball, baseball, and football trivia, along with some golf, tennis, auto racing, and hockey questions.

Duke Thomas Cavendish of Chatsworth, the off-limits rake next door, may be rich and powerful, but Lady Eleanor brands him an enemy from the start. Lady Eleanor La Croix is the epitome of sauciness and pretends not to be a damsel in distress. After her father’s death, her family emigrated from France to London with one goal: To find the perfect rich husband for her eldest sister, who could also care for her family. Thomas Cavendish is a bored duke with a secret. He sees no purpose in life until his eyes land on a feisty young woman in one of his underground wrestling matches. He’s ...

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza? Did you also know that there's a lake so pink that it looks like a strawberry milkshake?... but don't drink the water! 250 Random Facts for Curious Kids will absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND with some of the coolest, most interesting facts you've ever heard! Like, did you know the world's largest pizza was over 131ft in diameter? You'd need a few friends to help you eat that one! Learning facts is totally awesome for your child because it: Boosts their brainpower: Learning new ...

When we started camping, we knew nothing. As a result, we made a lot of mistakes. Over the past 20 years of trial and error, we have found tricks and tips that make our RV camping vacations much easier and more enjoyable. This book provides tips that are not found in the common RV guide. What you find in this audio will make the difference for those who want a great camping experience.

Conventional wisdom about running is passed down like folklore (and sometimes contradicts itself). In Running Smart, Mariska van Sprundel, a science journalist and recreational runner who has had her fair share of injuries, sets out to explore the science behind such claims.

Discover the joy of pickleball in just a few weeks, even if you've never held a paddle before! Perhaps you've heard about the growing popularity of pickleball, promising everything from fun to fitness, and now you are curious about giving it a try. Pickleball is a game that’s taking the world by storm. It boasts an appealing blend of elements from tennis, table tennis, and badminton. But stepping onto the court for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially without a solid foundation in the sport's fundamentals.

I can't believe this is happening to me. I can't believe my uncle would treat me like this--I know that I'm just the gym's Cinderella, an orphan he took in. But he hands me off to the UFC heavyweight like I mean nothing to him... Maybe even less than nothing. And now Kaiser Zerga says I belong to him, the Champ. To his hands. To his mouth. Even to his... And I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it... This erotic short story features consenting adults engaged in the following: possessive, dirty talking dubcon oral, front and backdoor penetration, virgin breeding with a big ole HEA.

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it. David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task: navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth. Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.