An unapologetically candid and illuminating history of women and their fight for equality, told through the influential world of sports. From early Amazons to modern-day athletes, women have been fighting for their rightful place in the world. The history of these female athletes--whether warriors on the battlefield or competitors in the sports arena--has often been neglected, yet it is through sports that women have changed society, gaining entry into education, travel, politics, and more. When Women Stood is an eye-opening chronicle of the amazing women who refused to accept the status quo and fought for something better for themselves and for those who would follow. Featuring exclusive insight from athletes such as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Kathrine Switzer, Nancy Lieberman, Briana Scurry, and Nancy Hogshead-Maker, this book includes the stories of female football players, Olympic athletes, powerlifters, and soccer stars, of historians, archeologists, crusaders, and scientists. Women's sports history cannot be told without also telling the story of the fight for gender and racial equality, economics, medical biases, gay and transgender history, violence, religion, media, abuse, and activism. When Women Stood is the first to go beyond the record books and gold medal counts to truly dig into the vital role women and sports have played in instigating change in society as a whole. And it shows that, despite seemingly unsurmountable odds, the true spirit of the female athlete can never be restrained.

If you believe in miracles, friendship, and the human spirit, this book is for you. This story is also the inspiration for the award-winning documentary Swingman by filmmaker Mark Birnbaum. What the Fort Worth Star-Telegram called, "Personal, powerful and poignant," is also very funny, often heart wrenching and is guaranteed to change the way you look at everyday life. It's worth the investment

Whether you are an elite athlete, a gym rat or weekend warrior, you love working out but now you are pregnant and unsure of what is safe and what is not. Check out this fantastic book of questions and answers, taken from athletes all over the world. There is a little something for everyone.

Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism and the numbers are changing .... What causes autism is for debate but what we do know is that these children - whatever the severity of the autism - a wonderfully amazing, bright and loving children. The story of Travis and how he became king is to be treasured by all families who live with autism.