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

BicyclingTraining 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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