Alyson Books
Women of the Court: Inside the WNBA (May, $15.95) by Juliette Terzieff looks at the league’s formation, history and breakout players.
Blue Snake Books
Martial Mechanics: Maximum Results with Minimum Effort in the Practice of the Martial Arts (Mar., $17.95) by Phillip Starr explains how kinesiology and physics affect techniques and how readers can best utilize them.
Burford Books
Spin Fishing Basics (Apr., $12.95) by Francis P. and Jono Pandolfi explains the sport’s strategies to beginners.
Collins
Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout (Mar., $29.95) by Martin Rooney offers a challenging, specifically designed workout.
Crowood Press
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja (Apr., $29.95) by Simon Yeo features training advice and information on the history of this martial art.
Cumberland House
Angel in Black:Remembering Dale Earnhardt Sr. (Mar., $15.95) by Tom Gillispie celebrates the late NASCAR star.
Human Kinetics
Essential Brazilian Jiu Jitsu(Mar., $19.95) by Marc Walder introduces the techniques of the fighting art; includes photographs. .
Menasha Ridge Press
(dist. by PGW)
Backcountry Fishing: A Guide for Hikers, Paddlers, and Backpackers (Mar.,$15.95) by Johnny Molloy provides info on equipment, campsites and kinds of fish and bait.
New Press
A People’s History of Sports in the United States: From Bull-Baiting to Barry Bonds...: 250 Years of Politics, Protest, the People, and Play (May, $17.95) by Dave Zirin puts politics into the ring with pop culture for a sports retrospective.
Nyu Press
Faithful to Fenway: Believing in Boston, Baseball, and America’s Most Beloved Ballpark (Apr.; $18.95, cloth $65) by Michael Ian Borer explores the mystique of the stadium and its fans.
Rounder Books
(dist. by NBN)
Red Sox Threads: Odds & Ends from Red Sox History (May, $18.95) by Bill Nowlin assembles tangents and tidbits the author collected while working on other Books about the team.
Shady Oak Press
(dist. by Sterling)
Hunt Wild Turkey!: Pros’ Secrets for Success (Mar., $17.95) by Glenn Sapir presents tips for hunting with a shotgun, bow or black powder arms.
Sheridan House
Endless Sea: Alone Around Antarctica—As Far South as a Boat Can Sail (Apr., $19.95) by Amyr Klink, trans. by Thomas Norton, tells of the author’s single-handed circumnavigation.
Sterling/Hearst
The Boy Camper: 160 Outdoor Projects and Activities (May, $9.95) by the editors of Popular Mechanics presents myriad suggestions for activities al fresco.
Taylor Trade Publishing
Going, Going, Gone: The Art of the Trade in Major League Baseball (Apr., $14.95) by Fran Zimniuch traces the history of trades through the years.
Tracks
(dist. by IPG)
Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks (June, $12.95) by Steve Badillo gives the tricks’ history and instructions on how to execute them.
Ulysses Press
Krav Maga for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to the World’s Easiest-to-Learn, Most-Effective Fitness and Fighting Program (May, $14.95) by Darren Levine and John Whitman demonstrates techniques for defending oneself while immobilizing an attacker.
Univ. of Notre Dame Press
Football Weekends at Notre Dame: Snapshots and Traditions (Apr., $19) by Bill Schmitt, photos by Lou Sabo, chronicles this hallowed tradition.
Univ. Press of Florida
Beach Racers: Daytona Before NASCAR (Mar., $25) by Dick Punnett celebrates the thrills and dangers of the first automobile races in Daytona.
Victory Belt
The X-Guard: For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts (Mar., $34.95) by Marcelo Garcia et al. The five-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion unveils secrets of his game.
