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As a World Series-winning pitcher with the San Francisco Giants, Jeremy Affeldt stared down all kinds of pressure. But none compared to the stress he faced in his personal life, when things completely fell apart. He learned that going it alone in a crisis is like trying to pitch without a catcher—there’s no one to help with the next pitch or advise you on the curveballs.

Introducing "Built and Strong: The Complete Guide to Building a Powerful and Muscular Physique"–the ultimate audiobook that will transform your fitness journey and unlock the path to a sculpted, powerful body. If you've ever dreamed of building a muscular and robust physique, this comprehensive guide is your key to achieving that goal.

It's a story that weaves its way behind closed doors to reveal intricate machinations normally hidden from public view. Backed by extensive reporting and hundreds of interviews with top players, coaches, and executives, Jake Fischer chronicles secret pre-draft workouts, feuding between player agents and executives, surprising trade negotiations, interpersonal conflict within rosters, organizational power struggles, and the missteps behind infamous public relations fiascos, making for a fascinating and unmissable insider's look at the NBA. 

It is hard to imagine that the busy townscape of South London was once a great wood, stretching almost seven miles from Croydon to Deptford or that, scattered through the suburbs, from Dulwich to Norwood, a number of oak woodlands have survived since before the Norman Conquest. These woods were intensively managed for a thousand years, providing timber for construction, furniture and shipbuilding, and charcoal for London's blacksmiths, kilns and bakeries. Now they afford important green space, a vital habitat for small mammals, birds and insects.

Countering the conventional narrative that Florida's tourism industry suffered during the Great Depression, this book shows that the 1930s were the starting point for much that characterizes modern Florida's tourism. David Nelson argues that state and federal government programs designed to reboot the economy during this decade are crucial to understanding the state today.

Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” He must’ve been a Phillies fan. The Philadelphia Phillies, a franchise nearly 150 years old, has only reached its grand destination twice (World Series wins in 1980 and 2008), but it harbors the most fervent fan base in baseball. How? Well, Olive Garden famously said, “When you’re here, you’re family.” The Phillies—warts and all—have been an inextricable part of the city, and the lives of the fans who cheered them on. The team’s story is part of our story.

America foremost sportswriters and other personalities offer their favorite memories of Yankee Stadium, the world’s most famous ballpark. In Lasting Yankee Stadium Memories, editor Alex Belth of BronxBanterBlog.com collects personal essays by some of the most well-known and respected voices in sportswriting and entertainment today. In these revealing, sometimes hilarious, often touching essays, the contributors recount their favorite moments inside the most famed of all American stadiums.

Built for Glory: The Complete Bodybuilding Blueprint for Strength, Size, and Success is your ultimate guide to building muscle, burning fat, and transforming your physique—naturally and sustainably. Whether you're a beginner looking to get shredded or an experienced lifter aiming to push past plateaus, this book delivers expert strategies, proven workout routines, and science-backed nutrition plans to help you achieve serious results.

In a small town in Illinois during the Great Depression, five-year-old Richard receives an assignment that will change his life: learn everything about baseball and report each Cardinals game to his father, who can no longer follow them himself. This mission becomes more than just a pastime, it becomes a sacred duty and the foundation of Richard’s identity. Through box scores, radio broadcasts, and neighborhood games, Richard grows up with a bat in one hand and a scorecard in the other.

Suffering from depression but desperate for 'normality', Rachel Cullen found herself in failing relationships, the wrong career and a reliance on alcohol and chocolate to get her through each day. Stuck in an endless cycle of mental misery, she put on a pair of old trainers. She'd never been able to think of herself as a 'runner' before, and the first time she forced herself out the door, she knew it would hurt. Everywhere. She just didn't realise how much it would heal her, too.

National Bestseller. Revised & Expanded 2026 Edition. Heal painful joints, prevent injuries, and rebuild your body from the ground up. (If mainstream fitness advice has left you broken down and beat up, it’s time for a new strategy.) Most middle-aged fitness enthusiasts and athletes have been...

Built for Speed: Senna is the first cinema-of-the-mind experience in Formula One racing. It is the true story of Formula One's most legendary driver, three-time world champion Ayrton Senna. Go inside the cockpit with Senna and experience his story told like never before. Meet his family, friends, and many lovers, and come to understand why he was beloved by his country of Brazil and the world over.

Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Built for Speed by John McGuinness, read by Joe McGann. ‘Then I was there myself, just another face in the crowd, watching the bikes fly by. The smells, the noise and the speed were all there for me to experience. It was...

Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is “a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak’s transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity” (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author). Anyone who has...

THE SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The definitive guide for building an all-round healthy and high-performing body and mind." Andrew Huberman, professor of neuroscience, Stanford University, and host of the Huberman Lab podcast The sit-and-rise test that can predict your likely...

Simple and proven physical practices designed to improve the way your body feels—less stiffness! fewer aches and pain!— and boost the overall quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time. From the innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple Leopard...

Jamie Bianchini needed a lift. A big one. After a series of spectacular business flops drove him into bankruptcy and the love of his life kissed him goodbye, Jamie knew he needed a world of help. But instead of seeking assistance from a counselor or support group, Jamie sought comfort where he’d always found it…on his bicycle. As his world hit rock bottom, Jamie hatched a crazy plan that just might make everything right. So Jamie decided to go for a bicycle ride…around the world…on a tandem…solo…inviting everyone he met to join him for a spin.

Fifteen straight losing seasons. A program left behind. And a coach who had never led a team before. Restore the Rock takes listeners on an inspiring journey to rebuild a once-proud high school football program in small-town Vernon, Connecticut. When Erick Knickerbocker was named head coach at Rockville High School, he took over a program in disarray. Since the retirement of legendary coach Tom Dunn, the team had gone 27–107, cycled through five different head coaches, and missed the state playoffs for 23 consecutive years.

Soccer is the most global of pastimes, but no international rivalry carries more cultural and geo-political baggage than the United States vs. Mexico, especially today. With the 2026 World Cup set to be co-hosted by the two nations (along with Canada), it's time to shine a spotlight on this storied continental grudge match. In Sibling Rivalry, Hal Phillips investigates the intense, complex associations between the two countries, both on and off the field.

In More Than a Game, Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, with journalist Dom Amore, reflects on a career that transcended the basketball court and shaped countless lives. From humble beginnings in Braintree, Massachusetts, to building the UConn men's basketball dynasty, Calhoun shares the inspiring stories of players, coaches, and colleagues who embodied his philosophy: relationships and perseverance are the keys to greatness. Through the highs of national championships and the quiet moments of mentorship, this book reveals the essence of Calhoun's legacy: a commitment to being there for others.