Fall 2024 Titles

As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership.<br /><br />But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event temporarily took away Propp&#39;s ability to speak and walk. It required several years of dedicated rehabilitation just to return to normal life.<br /><br />In <em>Angel On My Wing</em>, Propp shares the full story of his personal journey on the ice and beyond&mdash;one of triumph, heartbreak, then determination. Today, he provides hope and motivation for other stroke victims. This candid chronicle of rebirth through hard work, discipline, patience, and faith will resonate among hockey fans and throughout the recovery community.

There is only one sport, outside of actual combat disciplines, where two participants can square off in old fashioned, bare-knuckle pugilism without facing swift ejection. Hockey has long held a place for two willing combatants, and it has been said that &ldquo;no one goes for popcorn during a fight.&rdquo;<br /><br />Fans know what to expect on the ice from players with nicknames like Knuckles, The Grim Reaper, The Bruise Brothers, or The Hammer. Yet off the ice, the men who step into these brutish roles are often the kindest, gentlest and most popular players on a team--not to mention some of the best storytellers to ever lace up skates.<br /><br /><em>Tough Guys</em> honors the experiences of these NHL enforcers throughout history. Author and longtime broadcaster Dale Arnold profiles fighters across eras, sharing their journeys, struggles, and moments of glory.

<div>For decades, <em>Sports Illustrated</em>&nbsp;has chronicled hockey&#39;s greatest spectacle:&nbsp;the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Now, SI&nbsp;celebrates the incomparable grandeur and spirit&nbsp;with&nbsp;a lavish commemorative book featuring the magazine&#39;s iconic photography alongside&nbsp;classic, archival stories from&nbsp;legendary writers.&nbsp;<br /><br />Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume&nbsp;includes stats, facts, and anecdotes&nbsp;spanning Stanley Cup history. The nostalgic past meets the electric present in this ultimate examination of hockey&#39;s storied event.<br /><br />Bringing NHL history to life by diving into the legendary SI archives,&nbsp;<em>Sports Illustrated The Stanley Cup</em>&nbsp;is essential for every hockey fan&#39;s collection.</div>

<strong>&quot;A bible for Red Wings fans.&quot;<br />&mdash; Mitch Albom<br /><br />In <em>The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team&#39;s iconic identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Red Wings fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.</strong>

<strong>In <em>The Franchise: New York Rangers</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team&#39;s iconic identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Rangers fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.</strong>

<p><strong>An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend&#39;s own words</strong><br /><br />John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation&rsquo;s most popular sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man with the highest career winning percentage of any NFL coach.<br /><br />&#8203;Despite his international fame, there was a side of Madden known only to those who listened to morning radio broadcasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. That&rsquo;s where Madden grew up, lived, and died. It&#39;s where for decades he found joy in a daily chat with his hometown radio station: a chance to unwind, tell stories, and impart his own brand of wit and wisdom.<br /><br />In <em>Mornings With Madden</em>, Stan Bunger&mdash;the man most often on the other side of the mic&mdash;illuminates this larger-than-life figure, drawing upon memories of more than fifteen years of daily broadcasts, backed up by thousands of recordings of those conversations. Readers who adored Madden&rsquo;s football acumen and quirky personality on NFL broadcasts will get to know the father, husband, bad golfer, dog owner, lover of roadside diners, and philosopher whose personality dominated our radio chats.<br /><br />Featuring moving reflections alongside Madden&#39;s own words, this is a treasure trove of wry observations, self-deprecating humor, clear-eyed thinking about sports and society, and the &ldquo;Maddenisms&rdquo; that endeared the legendary coach to millions.</p>

<div><strong>Now available as a board book for budding basketball fans!</strong><br /><br /><em>My First Book of Basketball</em> introduces young kids to the game of basketball&nbsp;with a visual retelling of a professional basketball&nbsp;game&mdash;from the jump ball&nbsp;to the game-winning basket! Dribbling, passing, traveling, shooting, dunks, and more are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, and awesome graphics.<br /><br />Illustrated &quot;Rookie&quot; characters provide fun facts and simple explanations to help kids better understand the game. Perfect for the youngest hoopers,&nbsp;<em>My First Book of Basketball</em>&nbsp;is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.</div>

<strong>Inspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know!&nbsp;</strong><strong>Fully updated to include today&#39;s stars, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge.&nbsp;<br /><br />&#8203;</strong>The <em>Big Book of WHO Women in Sports</em> profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes&mdash;past and present&mdash;including Caitlin Clark, Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: <strong>Superstars</strong> who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, <strong>Wonder Women</strong> who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, <strong>Trail Blazers</strong> who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, <strong>Record Breakers </strong>who set new standards for excellence, and the <strong>Champions </strong>who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women&rsquo;s sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids&mdash;girls and boys alike.

<div><strong>The definitive chronicle of the Michigan Wolverines&#39; 2023 championship season</strong><br /><br />In&nbsp;<em>Michigan vs. Everybody</em>,&nbsp;<em>The Detroit News</em>&#39; Angelique Chengelis expertly retraces an unforgettable championship season. Featuring in-depth reporting and an unforgettable cast of characters including Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy, Roman Wilson, and Junior Colson, this is the story of how the Wolverines rallied together amid adversity, silenced their critics, and returned championship glory to Ann Arbor.</div>

<div><strong>Now available as a board book for budding football fans!</strong><br /><br />My First Book of Football coaches young kids through the game of football with a visual retelling of an actual NFL game--from the nail-biting coin toss to the exhilarating winning touchdown! Rules, plays, and basics of the game are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text with engaging graphics, and a full glossary of essential terms and phrases including punt, tackle, kickoff, end zone and more.<br /><br />An illustrated rookie player character also appears on every page, providing fun facts to help the next generation of fans better understand the game. Perfect for the youngest fans, <em>My First Book of Football</em> is meant to be a shared reading experience between parents and their rookies before, during, and after game day.</div>

<p><strong>A sharply written, action-packed chronicle of Denver Broncos championship history.</strong></p><p>For 16 seasons, John Elway was nothing less than the figurehead of a franchise and the heartbeat of a city.</p><p>As a quarterback, he was a tenacious scrambler; given the choice of sliding safely a yard short of the first down marker or taking a&nbsp;hit if it meant moving the chains, he never failed to absorb the blow. As a leader he was the embodiment of quiet confidence, inspiring&mdash;rather than demanding&mdash;the best from his Denver Broncos teammates.</p><p><i>The Elway Years</i>&nbsp;is an essential portrait of this singular era for Denver sports, one which culminated in back-to-back championships but was built on years of failure and resilience. When Elway hung up his cleats after Super Bowl XXXIII, his status as one of football&#39;s all-time greats was assured. But for over a decade, despite the records, awards, and thrilling late-game comebacks, that legacy hung in the balance.</p><p>Veteran reporter Mike Klis captures the essence of Elway&#39;s dogged pursuit of greatness, weaving together memory, research, and keen analysis. Through the words of teammates, executives, and Elway himself, readers are invited to delve into the captivating journey of this football icon, exploring the triumphs and trials that defined his remarkable career.</p><p>From The Drive to the long-awaited hoisting of the Lombardi Trophy and the quieter moments in between, <i>The Elway Years</i>&nbsp;is a must-read for Broncos faithful and football fans everywhere.</p>

<strong>A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism</strong><br /><br />Editor Jane McManus has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports.<br /><br />Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these stories capture enduring moments while celebrating the craft of writing at its most sublime.<br /><br /><strong>This extraordinary collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the sports we love, the competitors who push their boundaries, and the cultures they are ultimately embedded in.</strong>

<strong>In <em>The Franchise: Philadelphia Eagles</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team&#39;s iconic identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it came to prominence in the modern NFL landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Eagles fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at team history.</strong>

<strong>In <em>The Franchise: San Francisco 49ers</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team&#39;s iconic identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it came to prominence in the modern NFL landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Niners fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at team history.</strong>

<div><strong>Fully revised and updated with today&#39;s superstars!</strong><br /><br />The puck drops, skates flash, and sticks fly-a hockey game is underway! With a fun mix of&nbsp;Sports Illustrated&nbsp;action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and cool graphics,&nbsp;<em>My First Book of Hockey</em>&nbsp;introduces readers to the basics. Kids (and maybe a few adults, too!) will learn how power plays work, how the three-period game flows, what a hat trick is, what&#39;s up with the referee&#39;s crease, and more.<br /><br />An illustrated &quot;rookie&quot; character appears on every page, guiding the reader moment by moment, and helping to make&nbsp;My First Book of Hockey&nbsp;an ideal shared reading experience between parents and their young rookies before, during, and after the game.</div>