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The pioneering advocate of wilderness preservation, John Muir (1838-1914) was influential in the creation of many national parks.

The Pyramid Principle is based on the true and never before told story of Hall-of-Famer John Vallely. Filled with miraculous triumphs and hellacious heartbreaks, The Pyramid Principle masterfully depicts the impact of UCLA Coach John Wooden and his legendary “Pyramid of Success” he invested into all his players during his 29 year coaching career at UCLA. During Vallely’s daughter’s death from cancer and his own battle with cancer, Vallely would discover Coach Wooden’s true meaning of success.

During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy - a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals - that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. Most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate - until John Little was given permission to publish them for the wider world.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of the sport and the inspiring stories behind his success in this riveting memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin. What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers. It...

John Virgo wrote what was the memoir he had always wanted to write before his untimely death in February 2026. In this light-hearted and witty look at a life in snooker, Virgo recounts the ups and downs of his years in the sport. Interspersed with poignant and witty recollections from Ken...

Lifelines, a new Mudlark book, full description to follow when available...

A memoir of a young man's 4,000-mile journey on horseback across 1970s America—an unforgettable adventure of self-discovery and close companionship that captures the world from a view like no other: as seen between a horse's ears "One of those rare and splendid books that stay with you long...

Sports broadcaster John Makuch goes on about the world of college football, broadcasting, and whatever else strikes him that week.

In Body By Science, bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug McGuff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just twelve minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research, the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength, revving metabolism, and building muscle for a total fitness experience. 

While most of us fly-fish to escape from daily life, for John Gierach and his friends fly-fishing IS a way of life. They are trout bums. But John Gierach is also an exceptional writer. The essays in Trout Bum are reflective, bitingly humorous, and enormously wise in the ways of fishing and men. In vivid, unforgettable detail they recount the emotional, spiritual, and tangible adventures and pleasures of stalking trout in and around the Rockies—day in, day out, from season to season, with friends, and alone.

With a foreword by Lance Franklin. Highly respected AFL coach John Longmire spent 14 years leading the Sydney Swans, taking them to a triumphant premiership in 2012 before four agonising Grand Final defeats over the next decade. In this rare insight into what makes a modern-day coach tick...

In John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of arguably the greatest coach of the 20th century, John Wooden. Few coaches carry the same esteem as Wooden, known for not only being a highly effective coach, but also a mentor and friend to his players. Wooden consistently led by example by inspiring his players to build strong habits both on and off the court.

John Muir is regarded as the 'father of America's national parks' and is a towering figure in the history of that country's involvement with ecology. Born into a harsh home in Dunbar, Scotland he would often escape to revel in the birds and wildlife of the area. When his father suddenly uprooted...

Greg Norman is golf's most complex and controversial celebrity and perhaps its most gifted and charismatic player. He reigned as the world's number-one-ranked golfer for most of a decade and began 1998 as the PGA Tour's career-earnings leader with almost $12 million. As ruthless in the boardroom...

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has transformed the landscape of high school and college athletics, leaving many families overwhelmed by confusing state rules, social media hype, recruiting misinformation, and unrealistic expectations. This book cuts through the noise. Written by former NFL and CFL defensive lineman, Vanderbilt graduate, chiropractor, and youth mentor John DeWitt, High School NIL Reality Guide provides athletes, parents, coaches, and school leaders with a practical framework for making confident, informed decisions in today's rapidly changing NIL environment.

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life.

Voiçi le récit des aventures de Marco Polo, ce personnage de légende, parti de Venise à 19 ans pour un long voyage périlleux de 24 années à la rencontre des peuples et pays d'Orient, d'Inde et d'Asie.

Veteran broadcaster John Stanley is entering a very different kind of digital space. Welcome to John Stanley’s Only Fans, the show where the only thing on display is a deep, enduring love for the game. This is pure, unadulterated Stanley, sitting down with well-known Australians to talk about the clubs they bleed for. You won't find any coaches, players, or pundits here. Instead, this is a dedicated forum for fans only, an intimate look at the love, loyalty, and deep heartache that comes with being a true believer. John goes one-on-one with legendary Australians to explore the enduring ...

Before he became one of America’s most influential environmental voices, John Muir was a curious Scottish immigrant boy growing up on the Wisconsin frontier. This honest and vivid memoir traces his journey from a strict religious upbringing to the early stirrings of a lifelong love for nature.

Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzlingly original, lyrical and epic encounter with the Earth as it used to be What would it be like to visit the ancient landscapes of the past? To experience the Jurassic or Cambrian worlds, to wander among these other lands, as creatures extinct for millions of...