Spring 2004 Trade Paperbacks: Sports
Edited by Laurele Riippa. Compiled by Robert Dahlin, Charles Hix and Karole Riippa. -- Publishers Weekly, 1/26/2004
SPORTS
ANNESS/SOUTHWATER (dist. by NBN)
Water Babies: Safe Starts in Swimming (Apr., $15.99) by Francoise Barbira Freedman outlines the Birthlight water training approach for toddlers.
BOSTON MILLS PRESS
Canoeing, Kayaking and Hiking Wild Temagami (Mar., $19.95) by Hap Wilson maps the best routes through Ontario's pristine wilderness.
BROADMAN & HOLMAN
The First Tee Shot: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids Golf (May, $19.99) by Wally Armstrong with Mike Yorkey teaches the game of golf in combination with the game of life.
BROADWAY BOOKS
Reprints: Who's Your Caddy? (May, $14.95) by Rick Reilly; Every Second Counts (June, $14) by Lance Armstrong.
BULFINCH
SuperWomen: 100 Women—100 Sports (June; $25, cloth $40) by Jodi Buren with Donna Lopiano is a tribute to female athleticism. Advertising.
BURFORD BOOKS
The Surfcaster's Guide to Baits, Rigs and Lures (Mar., $18.95) by Milt Rosko. A saltwater fishing expert explains how to use available equipment.
CARROLL & GRAF
The Tenth Player: A Fan's History of Baseball (Apr., $15.95) by Donald Dewey is a comprehensive history of major league fans.
Ninety Feet from Fame: Close Calls with Baseball Immortality (Apr., $14.95) by Michael Robbins recalls near-legends foiled by circumstance, bad luck or bad timing.
CITADEL PRESS
The Golfer's Stroke-Saver Workout: 30 Minutes a Day to Longer Drives, Lower Scores and Better Health (Apr., $18.95) by Alton Skinner improves one's game as well as one's well-being.
COUNTRYSPORT PRESS
A Fisherman's Guide to Maine (May, $19.95) by Kevin Tracewski is augmented with photos and detailed maps.
ECLIPSE PRESS
Ringers and Rascals: The True Story of Racing's Greatest Con Artists (May, $16.95) by David Ashforth. Peter Christian Barrie can reveal racing's cheats and scoundrels since he was one of the best.
Trick Training Your Horse to Success (June, $16.95) by Jan Sharp shares secrets for developing a well-behaved, responsive horse.
FALCON GUIDES
The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street (Apr., $14.95) by Robert Hurst concerns safety, history, psychology, sociology and economics.
The Geocaching Handbook (May, $10.95) by Layne Cameron. This sport combines treasure hunting, high-tech navigating and exploration.
FOOTPRINT PRESS
Take a Paddle: Western New York Quiet Water for Canoes & Kayaks and ...Finger Lakes New York... (both Mar., $18.95 each) by Rich and Sue Freeman locate ponds, lakes and flat-water creeks.
GLOBE PEQUOT
Watching Baseball: Discovering the Game Within the Game (Mar., $13.95) by Jerry Remy with Corey Sandler. Two experts reveal what many fans don't see. Author tour.
HARCOURT
Reprints: Game Time: A Baseball Companion (Mar., $15) by Roger Angell, 40,000 first printing; October Men: Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin and the Yankees' Miraculous Finish in 1978 (Mar., $14) by Roger Kahn, 40,000 first printing.
HARPER DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
Skateboard Stickers (May, $24.95) by Mark Munson and Steve Cardwell reproduces more than 350 stickers. 50,000 first printing. Advertising.
HARPERENTERTAINMENT
Have Board Will Travel: The Definitive History of Surf, Skate and Snow (May, $19.95) by Jamie Brisick. Brief histories accompany best places to ride. 25,000 first printing.
HARPERRESOURCE
Streetball: All the Ballers, Moves, Smack and Rules (June, $16.95) by And 1 and Chris Palmer takes an inside look at the players and their skills.
HEYDAY BOOKS
The Golden Game: The Story of California Baseball (Mar., $24.95) by Kevin Nelson commemorates 120 years of the game.
HUMAN KINETICS
More Than Goals (Mar., $17.95) by Claudio Reyna and Mike Woltalla. Reyna, a successful U.S. soccer player, writes of his life and his sport.
The Path to Athletic Power (Apr., $21.95) by Boyd Epley. The founder of both the National Strength and Conditioning Association and University of Nebraska's Husker Power program tells how to build a strong body.
HYPERION
Reprints: The Teammates: A Portrait of Friendship (May, $12.95) by David Halberstam, 150,000 first printing; The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet and the Birth of Modern Golf (May, $15.95) by Mark Frost, 75,000 first printing.
LITTLE, BROWN/BACK BAY
Reprint: Open: Inside the Ropes at Bethpage Black (Apr., $14.95) by John Feinstein.
MCGRAW-HILL
The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: Absolutely, Positively & Without Question the Greatest Book of Baseball Facts, Stats & Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled (May, $12.95), edited by Bert Randolph Sugar.
Sports Leaders & Success: 55 Top Sports Leaders & How They Achieved Greatness (June, $10.95) by Investor's Business Daily editors provides inspiration and motivation.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
Hiking Light Handbook: Carry Less, Enjoy More (Apr., $16.95) by Karen Berger offers practical suggestions for lightening one's load.
Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (May, $19.95) by Craig Luebben is the latest in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.
NOMAD PRESS
Playing the Game: Inside Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League (May, $16.95) by Chris Lincoln unveils just what it is that coaches, prospects and even college presidents do.
NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS/FROG LTD.
Ju No Kata: A Kodokan Judo Textbook (May, $19.95) by Keiko Fukuda. The 90-year-old teacher is the only living student of Jigoro Kano, judo's founding father.
W.W. NORTON
Reprint: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game (Apr., $13.95) by Michael Lewis.
PICADOR
Reprint: True Believers: The Tragic Inner Life of Sports Fans (Apr., $13) by Joe Queenan.
PUBLICATION CENTER
The Way of Kendo & Kenjitsu: The Soul of the Samurai (Apr., $22.95) by Darrell Max Craig explores differences between modern and traditional kendo.
RAINCOAST BOOKS (dist. by PGW)
Pressure Golf: Overcoming Choking and Frustration (Mar., $16.95) by Michael Clarkson eliminates mental sand traps and emotional water hazards.
RODALE
Bicycling Training Journal (Mar., $14.95) by Bicycling magazine editors provides wisdom for cyclists at every skill level.
SHERIDAN HOUSE
Fitting Out Your Boat: In Fiberglass or Wood (May, $29.95) by Michael Naujok details each step from repair to modernization.
Reprint: America's Victory (Apr., $16.50) by David W. Shaw.
S&S/FIRESIDE
ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Injury-Free Running (Apr., $14) by Danny Dreyer applies the principles of tai chi to jogging. Ad/promo. 5-city author tour.
SPORTS PUBLISHING
Good as Gold: Techniques for Fundamental Baseball (Mar., $16.95) by Frank White with Matt Fulks speaks to players at all skill levels. Ad/promo.
SQUARE ONE PUBLISHERS
The Video Poker Edge: How to Play Smart & Bet Right (Aug., $16.95) by Linda Boyd and Wanda Beers promises that the reader will walk away a winner. 15,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.
STACKPOLE
Surviving the Desert (Mar., $16.95) by Gregory J. Davenport tells what to wear and where to find water.
TRACKS PUBLISHING
No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikes: The Complete Guide to Real World Striking for NHB Competition and Street Defense (June, $12.95) by Mark Hatmaker teaches how to cause some damage with fists, feet, elbows, head and more.
UNIV. OF HAWAI 'I PRESS
A Runners Guide to O'ahu (Mar., $16.95) by Richard W. Varley provides maps and course details for 36 road and trail runs.
UNIV. OF NEBRASKA PRESS
Reprint: The Summer Game (Mar., $15.95) by Roger Angell.
WISH PUBLISHING
Fast-Pitch Softball Fundamentals (Mar., $14.95) by Dick "Smitty" Smith goes beyond basic instruction to turn good players into great team members.
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