Skyhorse Publishing: 874 books
Exploring English Castles
Evocative, Romantic, and Mysterious True Tales of the Kings and Queens of the British Isles
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England: A “big, luscious book . . . For travelers as well as history buffs” (Booklist).
For almost one thousand years, England’s castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges...
From Baghdad to America
Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2010
Following his New York Times bestseller From Baghdad, with Love, the Iraq veteran chronicles his readjustment to civilian life with his adopted dog Lava.
In his New York Times–bestselling book, From Baghdad, with Love, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman shared his story of adopting an abandoned puppy...
Nazi Spymaster
The Life and Death of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2017
“The best documented and most reliable biography on one of Third Reich’s most mysterious and controversial personalities” (Mark Riebling, author of Church of Spies).
Admiral Wilhelm Canaris was the head of the Abwehr, Hitler’s intelligence service, from 1935 to 1944. A vehement opponent...
Soccer Dad
A Father, a Son, and a Magic Season
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2008
From a writer with “a sharp, fresh eye,” comes his reflection on parenting, empty-nest syndrome, and the joy of watching a son reach his goals (The New York Times).
When Matt enters his senior year of high school, his father can’t help but feel some mixed emotions. What is his role in shaping...
by Mark Rashid
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
An internationally acclaimed horse trainer reflects on the lessons he’s learned from a life spent with horses—with a new afterword by the author.
Mark Rashid has built a worldwide reputation for his abilities as a horseman. In this heartwarming and instructive memoir, Rashid shares the...
Incredible Baseball Stories
Tales from the Diamond
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
An incomparable collection of true-life tales from the rich history of America’s pastime.
Spanning more than a hundred years, and featuring some of the game’s iconic stars, the stories in this one-of-a-kind book bring the legends of the baseball diamond to life once more. Fans of all ages...
Once There Were Giants
The Golden Age of Heavyweight Boxing
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2017
An International Boxing Hall of Fame sports writer recounts thirty-five years of heavyweight history: “One of those gems you can’t put down” (USA Today).
Once upon a time, of all the memories made in ballparks and arenas from California to New York, there was nothing to rival the magic moment...
Lombardi and Landry
How Two of Pro Football's Greatest Coaches Launched Their Legends and Changed the Game Forever
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
“A riveting look back at two Hall of Fame coaches who were instrumental in making pro football the great game it is today” (Frank Gifford, New York Giants Hall of Famer).
Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry could not have had two more divergent personalities. Yet, while working for the New York Giants...
I Cover the Waterfront
Stories from the San Diego Shore
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
This classic memoir of a reporter’s life covering the Depression Era San Diego waterfront “has the touch of something dangerously like genius” (Los Angeles Times).
Life along the Western shore has always fascinated Max Miller, a special reporter for the San Diego Sun. Embraced by all the...
112 Miles to the Pin
Extreme Golf Around the World
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Remarkable tales of the crazy courses and challenging climates that take golf to the next level—from the author of Extreme Golf.
For many golfers, the innocent thrill of striking a drive clearly, avoiding a deep sand trap, or holing out an unlikely putt is all they need to make a round (or a...
The Well at the World's End
One Man's Epic Cross-Continental Quest for the Fountain of Youth
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
“There is an illicit and vicarious pleasure in reading the details of another traveler’s follies, mistakes and near death experiences . . . Fascinating” (Good Reading Magazine).
When A.J. Mackinnon quits his job in Australia, he knows only that he longs to travel to the well at the world’s...
The Mindful Golfer
How to Lower Your Handicap While Raising Your Consciousness
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2015
This reflective look at golf emphasizes the mental and spiritual elements of the game, “written in an engaging and anecdotal style” (Tom Bedell).
Golf is a Zen sport. If you leave the present moment, you will likely feel the immediate karmic consequences like a hammer hitting your thumb.
In...
Above All Else
A World Champion Skydiver's Story of Survival and What It Taught Him About Fear, Adversity, and Success
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
An extreme-sports champion shares his inspirational journey—from a traumatic near-death experience to the pinnacle of excellence.
In 1992, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld survived a plane crash that claimed the lives of sixteen people, including several members of his skydiving team. After six weeks...
Restoring Valor
One Couple’s Mission to Expose Fraudulent War Heroes and to Protect America’s Military Awards System
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
“The self-proclaimed ‘fraud busters’ expose men who have falsely claimed they earned high military decorations, including the Medal of Honor” (Publishers Weekly).
Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she has in fact never earned. It has...