Books most popular in the United States●Extreme Sports
Check out the latest list of books that people in the United States are enjoying the most right now. The list is ordered by popularity and the genre of the list is Sports & Outdoors > Extreme Sports.
1. A Twist of the Wrist II - Keith Code. The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding
Release date: 2013-08-15 $11.99
2. Surviving the Extremes - Kenneth Kamler. A Doctor's Journey to the Limits of Human Endurance
Release date: 2004-01-20 $11.99
Comments
1. A Thrilling Scientific Adventure of Improvised Medicine - Surviving the Extremes focuses on a few stories of survival from some individuals who, against all odds, had an outstanding recovery and escaped from sure death. The book is written by a doctor who was bored of the mundane atmosphere of a doctors office and decided to take his medical talents into the outside realm and help other people out in a medical emergency. Throughout the book the author uses medical jargon and frequently explains human anatomy and physiology in a way the the reader can comprehend. This book is fascinating to readers with a scientific thirst of knowledge, and those who enjoy a book about scientific adventure and improvised medicine. Because the author is not in his office, he must often come up with ways to heal the body without traditional medicine. The chapter "The Desert" begins introducing the reader to the main theme of the book while also leaving the reader with an increased understanding in the medical field by telling the story of a Italian marathon runner (Mauro Prosperi) who is stranded in the desert. The runner got off track and quickly found himself in a dire situation facing death from hyperthermia. The author does an excellent job in this chapter with his imagery and tone setting as the reader can almost feel the heat of the desert and the hopelessness of the runner. Facing this unfortunate turn of events, the runner looks to be done and attempts suicide. When the blood is too hot it becomes so thick it is unable to flow from the body and he runner survives his self inflicted wrist lacerations. Prosperi takes this as a sign from God and eventually makes it out of the desert. This passage fully encapsulates the theme of the book and the authors components to survival; Knowledge, Endurance, Luck, and the will to survive. This book could be made into a television series with each chapter being one episode, which would have a high appeal to aspiring medical students and survivalists alike. The writing style of the book is formal and the author is very specific in his descriptions of circumstances. This book deserves / stars because it thoroughly details the accounts of many individuals who, in an average ER, would be told there is less than one percent chance of survival, despite all odds survived the extremes.
2016-04-113. The Impossible Climb - Mark Synnott. Alex Honnold, El Capitan, and the Climbing Life
Release date: 2019-03-05 $14.99
4. Relentless Forward Progress - Bryon Powell. A Guide to Running Ultramarathons
Release date: 2015-02-09 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $9.99
5. The Parachute and Its Pilot - Brian Germain. The Ultimate Guide for the Ram-Air Aviator
Release date: 2013-04-25 $9.99
Comments
1. Concise. No Fluff. - New to sport. freefalls. I was curious how pages about canopies would be written. This was packed with well laid out useful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking information about piloting your canopy. Concisely written without a lot of fluff. First pages about piloting dynamics answering the how-to, effects, and why's. Last pages discussed theories of mental processes affecting skydivers and canopy pilots. So much info here, it would be worth Brian putting together a flexible jump schedule with dive plans to get skydivers through all of his techniques in an organized manner. Excellent resource. A must read for newcomers! And likely a lifelong go-to resource for veterans.
2015-09-156. One Breath - Adam Skolnick. Freediving, Death, and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits
Release date: 2016-01-12 $7.99
Comments
1. One Breath - A very good read that introduced me to the sport of Free Diving. Actually, " Blue Water Hunters " was the first great glimpse of these divers that swim the depths without the use of SCUBA. I am envious of anyone that holds their breath longer than a minute ! More reading about the sport is certainly on my horizon. And further research into the sites listed with this book.
2016-07-057. The Darkest Places - The Editors of Outside Magazine. Unsolved Mysteries, True Crimes, and Harrowing Disasters in the Wild
Release date: 2019-05-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $20.99
8. Halfway to Heaven - Mark Obmascik. My White-knuckled--and Knuckleheaded--Quest for the Rocky Mountain High
Release date: 2009-05-12 $11.99
9. The Fighter's Mind - Sam Sheridan. Inside the Mental Game
Release date: 2010-02-02 $12.99
10. PAIUTE ATV TRAIL MAP eBOOK - Brad Barnson
Release date: 2013-09-13 $3.99
11. Kitesurfing Essentials: Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily NOW! - Rick Weismiller. Learn How to Kite Surf Safely and Easily Now
Release date: 2012-12-21 $9.99
12. How to Think Like a Fish - Jeremy Wade. And Other Lessons from a Lifetime in Angling
Release date: 2019-05-21 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $12.99
13. The Rise of the Ultra Runners - Adharanand Finn. A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance
Release date: 2019-05-07 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $11.99
14. FULL POWER Powerlifting Program - Ryan J. Mathias
Release date: 2020-03-10 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $4.99
15. Trail Blazer - Ryan Sandes. My Life as an Ultra-distance Runner
Release date: 2016-03-01 $7.99
16. Bird Dream - Matt Higgins. Adventures at the Extremes of Human Flight
Release date: 2014-07-31 $14.99
Comments
1. Excellent Book! A must read for all readers (not just extreme sports enthusiasts) - Bird Dream is a must read! Higgins’ research and writing gives readers a glimpse into the wingsuit/BASE jumping world that most people would never know about otherwise. The book covers the history of the sport, technical aspects, culture and why these people are driven to take such risks. It’s a well-rounded look at the sport and the people (who are from all over the world) involved. I enjoyed reading about the personalities of the wingsuit pilots and how they got their start flying but reading all of the details about the jumps and flights of Jeb Corliss and Gary Connery really grabbed my attention. Higgins’ writing style is perfect for the subject and his vivid details and descriptions gave me a great mental picture of some of these feats. Finally a book that fully describes these sports and has something appealing for readers with varying interests…… especially for anyone who has ever watched any wingsuit/basejump/skydive video ever.
2014-08-0817. Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run - Andy Holgate. From Common Man to Ironman
Release date: 2011-10-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $9.99
18. Explorers of the Infinite - Maria Coffey. The Secret Spiritual Lives of Extreme Athletes-and What They Reveal About Near-D eath Experiences, Psychic Communication, and Touching the Beyond
Release date: 2008-05-29 $4.99
19. Drill and Ceremonies - U.S. Army Department of Defense (DOD)
Release date: 2011-07-01 $6.99
20. A Race for Madmen - Chris Sidwells. A History of the Tour de France
Release date: 2011-06-09 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $3.99
21. Finding Triathlon - Scott Tinley. How Endurance Sports Explain the World
Release date: 2015-09-29 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $4.99
22. At the Edge - Danny MacAskill. Riding for My Life
Release date: 2016-09-29 $10.99
23. Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss - Dean Karnazes
Release date: 2011-03-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $12.99
24. The Spirit of Icarus - John Crews. Tales of Flying Close to the Sun
Release date: 2019-10-02 $9.99
Comments
1. Inspiring Book - I highly recommend this book- especially if you have even dabbled in any of the sports the author has used to stretch his icarus wings to experience. Skiing, windsurfing, surfing to name just the most prominent ones. The insight into the early days of freestyle skiing competition alone make the book worth reading. Then you add the many stories that complete the picture of an athlete who reaches the top of each discipline he applies himself to and you have a book that inspires you to be better at whatever passion you have. It isn’t just the stories that inspire, there are many phiIosophy lessons imparted throughout, often expressed through quotes from those who inspired the author. It's quickly apparent that these vivid stories aren’t about ego-driven bravado but a very personal account of one man’s journey, mistakes and all, to live a life he could never look back on and say he hadn’t lived it to his fullest. It may sound trite to say it inspires you to do the same but it would be hard to finish this without taking a deep look at how you approach the way you live out each day of your life. I'm very glad I read it.
2021-01-152. The Spirit of Icarus - Are you an Icarus or do you have one in your life? This is the book for you! John’s adventures leave you holding your breath…waiting and hoping he’ll succeed! The history he divulges about skiing, surfing, and kite boarding make his escapades even more amazing! A persistent researcher, grounded in the practice of Yi Jin Jing, John continues to seek the perfect turn, be one with the molecules of nature’s waves and share his expertise. He opens new worlds, expands one’s horizons and generates happiness! A MUST READ!
2020-03-043. THE SPIRIT OF ICARUS - This book is a home run with the bases loaded. If you love to ski, surf or any other high adventure sport, this book is for you. Filled with wonderful ski and surfing episodes from all over the world. It includes much about the history of skiing along with exciting stories about many of the great historical skiers of all time. It’s a winner!
2019-10-284. The Spirit of Icarus - Very enjoyable and entertaining book I could not wait to finish it once I started reading. The author describes all his extreme adventures in very dramatic details that make you feel that you are there with him experiencing the same fears and consequences of his actions. There are many great quotes that inspire the adventure seeker in all of us. Very inspiring to see someone getting to live such a rich and fullfiling life in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful life story.
2019-10-215. Time to Strap on Wings & Fly! - I’m a "dip my big toe in the water" before I try new things kind of person, and this book is the TOTAL opposite of that outlook on life, yet I found myself completely immersed and on the edge of my seat cheering for this guy as I read his stories; and all the other Icarus Spirits he met along the way. You don’t have to be a participant in any of these sports to fully appreciate the excitement, craziness, humor and stubbornness (we all possess). I love good stories and I love to be educated along the way. The author colorfully shares his and other's stories, yet educates us; whether it be geography, sport history, or a little technique to peak our interest. The abundant photos add wonderful visuals to each story and it was so cool to tap on them to get a full screen view. HIs writing feels like he is in the room with you telling you his tales “live”. I have already started rereading it again and I rarely ever do that after I finish a book, but this read is so much fun! It is like watching a really good movie and you want to watch it again to pick up details you may have missed the first time around. Makes me want to strap on some Icarus wings and go for it!
2019-10-146. The Spirit of Icarus - What a great read full of adventures told truly in “The Spirit of Icarus” so well written and humorous at times I was literally LOL while reading! Being of a similar mindset as the author and having some of the same interests (although not quite to his level of extreme) I could very much relate to the experiences and thoroughly enjoyed the book!
2019-10-137. A Thrilling Ride with the Master Teacher - Not only is this an exhilarating ride with one of the longtime preeminent ski and windsurf instructors in the United States, but it gives an inside history and evolution of skiing and windsurfing over the past years. Strap on your wings as you fly close to the sun with Master Teacher, John Crews. And what a ride it is!
2019-10-1325. Freediving - Simo Kurra, Kimmo Lahtinen & Ari Nissinen
Release date: 2015-03-25 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $13.99
26. Obstacle Race Training Bible - James Villepigue. The #1 Resource to Prepare for and Conquer Any Course!
Release date: 2012-12-04 $10.99
27. Running Through the Wall - Neal Jamison. Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon
Release date: 2015-02-09 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $9.99
28. Yukon Alone - John Balzar. The World's Toughest Adventure Race
Release date: 2011-04-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $0.99
29. The Boundless Life - Simon Donato. 13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Release date: 2017-03-28 $13.99
30. Fight - Eugene S. Robinson. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You'd Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking
Release date: 2010-09-28 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $13.99
31. A Complete Guide to Dominating Obstacle Racing - Nate Castner
Release date: 2014-04-13 $2.99
32. The Adrenaline Junkie's Bucket List - Christopher Van Tilburg. 100 Extreme Outdoor Adventures to Do Before You Die
Release date: 2013-07-16 $11.99
33. Dirty Inspirations - Terri Schneider. Lessons from the Trenches of Extreme Endurance Sports
Release date: 2016-01-26 $9.99
34. Salt, Sweat, Tears - Adam Rackley. The Men Who Rowed the Oceans
Release date: 2014-09-30 $6.99
35. Born To Win - John Bertrand. The Power of a Vision
Release date: 2013-10-01 $9.99
36. the Art and Science of Bouldering - Udo Neumann
Release date: 2017-10-06 $24.99
37. Kiteboarding Guide - Daniel Malusa
Release date: 2011-05-01 $11.99
38. Archery: The #1 Beginner's Guide for Everything An Archer Needs to Know About Recurve And Compound Bows - Albert Dawson
Release date: 2019-05-29 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $2.99
39. The Secret To Making Consistent Profits Betting On Sports - Tony Cisella
Release date: 2014-08-04 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $8.99
40. Little Cottonwood Rock Climbing - Tony Calderone. iBook
Release date: 2014-01-08 $9.99
42. Gooseberry ATV Trail Map eBook - Brad D. Barnson
Release date: 2013-05-04 $1.99
43. Of Stones and Strength - Steve Jeck & Peter Martin
Release date: 2012-06-21 $9.99
44. The Caddie Was a Reindeer - Steve Rushin. And Other Tales of Extreme Recreation
Release date: 2007-12-01 $1.99
45. When Dreams and Fear Collide - Janice Warren
Release date: 2013-06-29 $7.99
46. Battling the Oceans in a Rowboat - Mick Dawson. Crossing the Atlantic and North Pacific on Oars and Grit
Release date: 2017-08-22 $1.99
47. Tai Chi: Tai Chi for Beginners - Over 10 Unique Tai Chi Exercises For Mastering Tai Chi Chuan - Nensy Nelson
Release date: 2018-03-25 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $4.99
48. No Holds Barred Fighting: The Kicking Bible - Mark Hatmaker. Strikes for MMA and the Street
Release date: 2008-10-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $9.99
49. Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing - Ian Adamson & Editors of Runner's World Maga. How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete
Release date: 2004-04-17 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $8.99
50. Extreme Outdoor Adventures - Larry Mueller & Marguerite Reiss. Who Survives And Why
Release date: 2007-12-01 Genre:Sports & Outdoors $15.99
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