Discusses the sport of mountain biking, describing some of the racing and trick moves, as well as some of the safety concerns involved in the sport.

If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.

'Mountain Biking Tricks and Techniques' is the definitive guide to riding a mountain bike. Within its pages you will find everything you need to know from the basics of how to balance on a bike right through to how to back flip one giving aspiring riders the skills they need to be a better biker.

Extreme sports are about thrill, exhilaration, excitement, and adventure. Those who participate are daredevils at heart; athletes who crave adrenalin-pumping speed, death-defying height, and the thrill of adventure in their sport. In Sports on the Edge!, readers will get a close-up look at the most popular and mind-blowing extreme sports. Readers will discover the history behind each sport, learn the basics of how to get started, find out the essential equipment needed, be given instructions on how to perform simple tricks and stunts, and learn who the heroes of the sport are, as well as about the sporting events in which they compete.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a coach and world champion athlete, bestselling author Dan Millman reveals a path to success not only in sports but in any life endeavor that requires training and the integration of the body and mind — from golf and tennis to playing the piano. Body Mind Mastery is a revised and updated edition of Millman’s classic The Inner Athlete and includes a brand new Peaceful Warrior warmup, with photos and instructions on creating a daily exercise routine from Millman’s principles, as well as a new section on the aging athlete. Through personal experience, as well as anecdotes from teaching and coaching at such schools as Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, and Oberlin College, Millman directs the reader through the detailed process of attaining the optimum performance of body and mind, where “our minds are free of concern or anxiety, focused on the present moment; our bodies relaxed, sensitive, elastic, and aligned with gravity; our emotions free-flowing expression, uninhibited, spontaneous.” Body Mind Mastery includes overview chapters on developing mental, emotional, physical talent; practical chapters on training, competition, and the evolution of athletics; and Millman’s exploration of natural laws that govern mental and physical training. It is a seminal book that examines the psychology behind the search for athletic excellence, and shows anyone how to improve skills, accelerate learning, and unleash athletic potential. The skills it teaches are applicable in sports and daily life — transforming training into a path of personal growth and discovery.

Discusses the sport of rock climbing, including the hand and foot moves rock climbers perform, along with rock climbing competitions, and safety concerns involved with the sport.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill bicycle motocross racing, describing some of the jumping and passing techniques as well as some of the safety concerns.

Discusses the sport of extreme downhill skiing, including the unique equipment, safety measures, and aerial stunts.

Describes the history, equipment, personalities, and contemporary practice of extreme wakeboarding.

Extreme mountain bikers take to the mountains to satisfy their need for speed and extreme heights. From racing downhill on the steepest mountain slopes to performing tricks on obstacles such as fallen logs, these athletes have found creative ways to involve nature in their sport like no other extreme athletes. Extreme Mountain Biking provides kids with all they need to know about - extreme mountain bikes and their maintenance - the history of this young sport - the styles of riding and their main competitions - the stars who defy gravity