Extreme sports Books
Breakaway Books Get Muddy: Personal Stories of Obstacle Course
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£13.46
Arcade Publishing Rowing for My Life: Two Oceans, Two Lives, One
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£17.09
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. Nealy Way of Knowledge: Twenty Years of Extreme
Book SynopsisLaugh out loud with this hilarious look at various outdoor pursuits, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy. A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William’s irreverent illustrations. The best-selling author entertained and instructed readers with his crash-and-learn humor and art for more than 20 years. The Nealy Way of Knowledge is a collection of classic cartoons that portray his insight and humor. In this wild armchair adventure, you’ll encounter strange but true camping stories, outdoor products you can’t do without, hot-air rubber chickens, skater moms, puns, an ode to duct tape, the roots of mountain biking, terrorizing squirrels, killer woodchucks, and spawning kayaks. If you don’t fall on the floor laughing, you might want to check your pulse. Topics include: Skiing Mountain biking Kayaking Climbing Inline skating Fishing Hunting And general sick humor William’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. The Nealy Way of Knowledge is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.Table of ContentsIntroduction Ah, Wilderness Stupid Planet Word Play I Went to the Animal Fair... Operators Are Standing By Learning Channel My Cartoon Life: Self-Portraits, 1978–2000
£20.69
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. William Nealy Extreme Sports Playing Cards
Book SynopsisPlaying card games is more fun than ever with this funny deck that features laugh-out-loud illustrations! William Nealy is an American treasure. The author and cartoonist gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. Now, you can bring his famous art to your game table with the William Nealy Extreme Sports Playing Cards. Just try to keep a poker face when you see William’s hilarious illustrations—a different one on every card, 54 in total! Better yet, each suit focuses on one of the four primary extreme sports that William wrote about: mountain biking, inline skating, kayaking, and downhill skiing/snowboarding. Card Features 54 illustrations by a world-famous cartoonist Extreme sports: cycling, inline skating, paddling, and skiing Ideal for card games with friends and family Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while laughing about your favorite outdoor sports. Get the William Nealy Extreme Sports Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.Table of ContentsClubs: Cycling (mountain biking) Diamonds: Inline skating (rollerblading) Hearts: Skiing and snowboarding Spades: Kayaking and rafting
£7.41
Menasha Ridge Press Inc. William Nealy Crash and Learn Playing Cards
Book SynopsisPlaying card games is more fun than ever with this funny deck that features laugh-out-loud illustrations! William Nealy is an American treasure. The author and cartoonist gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! Now, you can bring his famous art to your game table with the William Nealy Crash and Learn Playing Cards. Just try to keep a poker face when you see William’s hilarious illustrations—a different one on every card, 54 in total. Better yet, each suit focuses on one of William’s four favorite subjects for illustration: critters, life with his girlfriend, puns, and wipeouts. Card Features 54 illustrations by a world-famous cartoonist Cartoon topics: critters, puns, relationships, and wipeouts Ideal for card games with friends and family Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while laughing about your favorite outdoor sports. Get the William Nealy Crash and Learn Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.Table of ContentsClubs: Critters Diamonds: Puns Hearts: William & Holly (relationships) Spades: Wipeouts
£7.41
Pegasus Books The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the
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£16.10
Willford Press A Psychological Study of Extreme Sports
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£110.08
Allen & Unwin Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss
Book Synopsis'Running with Karnazes is like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso.' The New York TimesIn his follow-up to the bestselling Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes is back with more mind-blowing tales of how he pushes his mind and body to limits which are inconceivable to most of us. In Run! Dean shares the pleasure - and considerable pain - of some of his most memorable adventures, including:- a gentle 350-mile canter through the surprisingly hilly Australian Outback;- his annual attempts at the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, California (typical temperature: 45 degrees); and- the notorious 4 Deserts races, a masochist's delight encompassing four separate 155-mile runs across the Atacama Crossing, the Gobi, the Sahara and Antarctica...with rationed water.Dean's entertaining and endearing stories are sure to inspire both dedicated and vicarious runners alike.Trade ReviewRunning with Karnazes is like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso. * New York Times *[C]harts the weird, wacky and downright mind-boggling adventures of ultramarathon man Dean Karnazes * Glasgow Herald *Real-life adventure stories from a superathlete. * Independent *
£11.69
Rocky Mountain Books The Longest Climb
Book SynopsisAn inspiring, moving, and unblinking view of a battered climber who refuses to turn his back on the mountains.Born in Bolton, England, Paul Pritchard started climbing when he was 16 years old. In time, he became one of the foremost British climbers of the 1980s and 1990s, climbing difficult routes across the United Kingdom and around the world, including the East Face of Central Tower in Torres del Paine, Patagonia, the first ascent of the West Face of Mount Asgard on Baffin Island, Trango Tower in northern Pakistan, and multiple attempts on the then-unclimbed Shark''s Fin on Meru Peak, in the Indian Himalayan region.On Friday, February 13, 1998, Paul''s life was dramatically altered when he was struck in the head by a falling boulder while climbing the Totem Pole, a slender sea stack off the coast of Tasmania. He received a traumatic head injury and was left suffering from hemiplegia, which has robbed his right side of movement and continues to play tricks with his speech and memory.A remarkable story that highlights life''s surprising gifts and crucial lessons, The Longest Climb chronicles Paul''s inspiring journey back to life and reminds us all that ?When we spend time in the mountains, we do not escape from our woes. We come home and learn how to accept them.?
£16.19
Greystone Books,Canada Rowing the Northwest Passage: Adventure, Fear,
Book Synopsis Explores the very real impacts climate change is having on the North and the people who live there. Riveting adventure travel, that incorporates science, history, geography, and memoir. The author is a member of the Explorer's Club and was an Explorer's Club Flag recipient.Trade Review"Climate change is happening so rapidly in the Arctic that it is absolutely essential that people go there and intelligently record what they see, as Kevin Vallely so compellingly does in Rowing the Northwest Passage."— Peter Wadhams, author of A Farewell to Ice "A thrilling adventure tale in which each hard mile not only reveals the strength of the human spirit but also hammers home the hard truths of climate change."—Cameron Dueck, author of The New Northwest Passage "Vallely transports the reader to places few will ever go: the very edges of the earth and of human endurance." —Evan Solomon, host of CTV's Question Period "A must-read for any Arctic or Northwest Passage enthusiast or for anyone concerned about our planet's future in the face of global warming."—Captain Kenneth K. Burton, Executive Director, Vancouver Maritime Museum "A compelling page-turner of an adventure story. Rowing the Northwest Passage gave me a greater appreciation of the Arctic wilderness—just not as a place of brutal beauty, but also as a crucial player in the Earth’s ecosystem." —Roz Savage, Guinness World Record-setting ocean rower "Nothing stirs the imagination of Canadians in song and story like the Northwest Passage . From Robert Service to Stan Rogers, the Northwest Passage has been conjured as impossibly unnavigable and laden with peril. But Kevin Vallely set out to make the passage in one season - and rowing! What this modern saga of the Northwest Passage brings to light is the new image of the passage as canary in the coal mine. A warning sign of vast planetary changes - caused by us - and threatening our future."—Elizabeth May "Rowing the Northwest Passage combines a fantastic tale of adventure with an important message on the state of our environment. Vallely's writing keeps the reader engaged with beautiful descriptions of the people, landscapes and wildlife he encounters. Overall, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, or just a well-written book."—Colin Angus, author & National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
£12.34
Octopus Publishing Group Fear Less Live More
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£12.99
John Blake Publishing Ltd Are You Tough Enough?: The Toughest, Bloodiest
Book SynopsisEach year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography and their own psyches to take part in the world's hardest physical challenges. From the cold of the highest peaks to the unforgiving heat of the desert, by water, bike or foot seemingly ordinary people are undertaking extraordinary feats. Whether seeking to prove themselves as athletes, or attempting to escape the humdrum, one thing they all have in common is an unbreakable drive to test the very limits of their endurance. Are You Tough Enough? looks at over 60 of the most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides and other iconic endurance events from around the globe, taking in the hottest, coldest, highest and most remote locations, and the toughest, cruellest and wackiest challenges. With a detailed description of each event, featuring personal stories from competitors, this book offers massive highs and excruciating lows, showing just what we can achieve in pushing the bounds of human endeavour.
£8.99
Quercus Publishing The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of
Book SynopsisA razor-sharp analysis of how record-breaking exploits in extreme sport are redefining the limits of being human.Right now, more people are risking their lives for their sports then ever before in history. As Thomas Pynchon once put it in Gravity's Rainbow, 'it is not often that Death is told so clearly to f@%* off'. Over the past three decades, the bounds of the possible in action and adventure sports - from sky-diving to motocross to surfing and beyond - have been pushed farther and faster. A generation's worth of iconoclastic misfits have rewritten the rules of the feasible; not just raising the bar, but obliterating it altogether. Along the way, they have become a force pushing evolution relentlessly onward. In a thrilling narrative that draws on biology, psychology, and philosophy, Steven Kotler asks why, at the tail end of the 20th century and the early portion of the 21st, are we seeing such a multi-sport assault on reality? Did we somehow slip through a wormhole to another universe where gravity is optional and common sense obsolete? And where - if anywhere - do our actual limits lie?
£11.69
Emerald Publishing Limited The Suffering Body in Sport: Shifting Thresholds
Book SynopsisPublic awareness of and sensitivity to questions of pain, risk and injury in sport is more acute than ever before. Whether it is questions of what sport (and fans) can realistically and responsibly expect of athletes, how revered practices almost inevitably culminate in suffering bodies, or the widespread attention being paid to injury outcomes (especially concussion), it is clear that sport in many settings currently operates in a climate that is both more scientifically and medically aware and more sensitive to risk 'outcomes'. This volume closely explores the full panorama of pain, risk and injury in the cultural, organizational and legal orbits of sport spaces. Aimed at students, researchers as well as applied professionals, the volume sets the cultural, structural and organizational context that gives rise to pain, risk and injury in the first place, provides substantive empirical examples from diverse sports arenas, looks at the key issues and dimensions of pain, risk and injury in the social consciousness today, and explores three different 'spins' on making sense of the subject matter -- from the position of the issue of consent and the courts, from the position of exploitation and corporate victimization, and from the understudied position of why athletes exit sport as an outcome of pain and injury and with what consequences. This timely and needed addition to the sport literature is an exciting 'on-the-bubble' treatment of a topic that is increasingly troubling authorities and affecting how and whether sport is undertaken.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Kevin Young Chapter 1. Sport and Risk Culture; Michael Atkinson Chapter 2. The Rationalisation of Healthcare in Modern Sport: from Policy to Practice; Andrea Scott-Bell Chapter 3. Risk in Lifestyle Sports: The Case of Parkour; Jeffrey Kidder Chapter 4. An Enduring Event: 20 Years of one Athlete's Negotiation with Pain at the Ironman Triathlon World Championships; Scott Tinley Chapter 5. Injury, Pain and Risk in the Paralympic Movement; Andrea Bundon Chapter 6. Sports-Related Brain Injury: Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy; Katie Liston And Dominic Malcolm Chapter 7. Going Public with Pain: Athlete Stories of Disordered Eating in Discourse; Kerry Mcgannon Chapter 8. Suffering in Sport; Kristina Smith Chapter 9. Complexities in Canadian Legal Approaches to Sports Injury; Martine Dennie and Kevin Young Chapter 10. Regulating the Harmful, Injurious and Risky Business of Professional Wrestling; Karen Corteen Chapter 11. When the Athletic Body Fades: Sporting Exit and Identity Transitions; Sarah Gairdner
£74.99
The History Press Ltd The World of the Gladiator
Book SynopsisThe figure of the gladiator is as compelling to us as it was to the Romans. Why are we drawn to this ancient blood sport?The usual explanation of the savagery lurking beneath our veneer of civilisation is too simplistic. Gladiatorial combat has always been far more than just an excuse for the enjoyment of violence. From its origins in the funerary religious practices of Republican Rome to the extreme form of entertainment we recognise today, the bloody business of the arena evolved into a microcosm of the Roman Empire: a self-contained world reflecting the culture, attitudes and history of Rome itself.The World of the Gladiator brings the games and the gladiators into focus, placing them in their historical and cultural context. Using evidence from all over the Roman world, including fresh archaeological discoveries, the minutiae of the arena are set out and discussed. A picture of the gladiator's life is built up, from traini
£22.40
Wild Places Publishing Adventures Underground
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£26.96
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Extreme Lakeland: A photographic journey through
Book SynopsisExtreme Lakeland by Nadir Khan and Tom McNally is a stunning photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure and who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the hills and mountains of this jewel in the English landscape. From the crags of the high fells to the lakes and tarns for which the Lakes is famous, Nadir and Tom showcase incredible adventure sports through the seasons, including rock climbing, mountain biking, fell running, wild swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, base jumping and ski touring. Alongside a foreword by renowned rock climber Leo Houlding, and original illustrations by Anna Sharpe, there are inspirational literary contributions from wild swimmer Gilly McArthur, fell runner Ellis Bland, climbers Anna Taylor and Peter Goulding, and adventurer Jon Sparks. Extreme Lakeland is a visual feast for those that treasure the Lake District.
£20.00
Atlantic Books The Crossing: Conquering the Atlantic in the
Book Synopsis 'Read this... Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives.' The TimesWhen James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what awaited them: nearly three thousand miles of empty ocean, stormy weather and colossal physical stress. But their epic journey would become a living hell that tested the strength of every fibre of their being. Forty nine days later James and Ben were the first pair to cross the finishing line.They had pushed themselves physically, psychologically and emotionally to the limit. They had survived without water rations, lost the few clothes they had in a freak wave, capsized, hallucinated, played games, wept, fought, grown beards, nursed blisters and rowed 2,930 miles. They will never be the same again.Trade ReviewA non-stop journey which pushed the men to their limits. * Independent *A gripping read. * Andy McNab *This brutally honest, tears-and-all account of their adventure is a fascinating insight into this colossal mental as well as physical challenge. * Health and Fitness Magazine *Read this... Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives. * The Times *
£16.19
Pitch Publishing Ltd Can't Swim; Can't Ride; Can't Run: My Triathlon
Book SynopsisA 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run make up the Ironman triathlon. It's not for the faint-hearted. What possesses an overweight, thirty-something librarian who can't swim, doesn't own a bike and has two dodgy knees to take on the hardest one-day endurance race in the world? Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run is the story of Andy Holgate's inspirational, epic and life-changing journey to become an Ironman. Lubricant, alligators, rubber suits, blisters, pirates, extreme weather, Elvis, tragedy, romance, flesh-eating amoebas, crashes, hospital visits and perhaps the most unusual stag weekend in history all play a part in this amusing and moving tale of one normal bloke's quest to arrive at his wedding intact. Oh yeah, that's right, Andy is due to get married seven days after the biggest physical challenge of his life. Will he make it down the aisle in one piece?Trade Review"A great book! Andrew Holgate claims he 'Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run', but he can certainly write. His book is filled with terrific lessons on living life to its fullest. I would argue that he can swim, can ride and can run very well indeed!" --Dean Karnazes, New York Times best-selling author and ultra-marathon legend; "What really comes to the fore in Andy's book is that no matter what level of triathlon you are involved in, the motivations, discipline, rewards and love of the sport are universal. Andy's book dispels many of the reservations that can initially prevent people from taking up any form of physical activity and shows us how sport can not only be a positive step towards physical well-being but also can be rewarding for the mind and soul." --Catriona Morrison, Multiple Ironman Champion; "I thoroughly enjoyed it. The ability of sport to change people's lives, like Andy's story, is not something I've considered. It was a real eye-opener. Trying to be as fit and as fast as you can all the time it is very easy to get wrapped up in your own little world so it was nice to be given a wider sense of the sport and be reminded of the real reason and power of sport; to inspire enjoyment in activity. Thanks for a great read." --Alistair Brownlee, ITU World Triathlon Champion; "Anyone new to tri, considering the leap to ironman or just after a mental boost should check out this autobiographical account of one overweight librarian's first forays into multisport. In an inspirational story Andy recounts how he was enticed to take part in Cockerham's annual triathlon, and bitten by the endurance bug. If you want to roll your eyes and chuckle conspiratorially at another newbie's mistakes and triumphs, tuck in." --220 Triathlon Magazine; "Best for Inspiration! If he can do it... Holgate's ironman journey is an uplifting insight into the power of taking on a challenge. He tells his story with an irreverent sense of humour and packs the book with useful information. If you're thinking of doing an ironman this book is just the thing to convince you that you are up for the challenge." --Triathletes World Magazine; "Loved reading Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run. He is able to make you laugh as he turns his depressing situation around to a wonderful, fulfilling life. This is not just a story for triathletes, it's a great book for anyone struggling with life and looking for some sunlight." --MissTriathlon.com; "A great read which shows that it's more about the taking part and enjoyment of any sport. Having little knowledge of ironman I became interested immediately when reading Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run! It shows the efforts from a 'grass roots level'. I enjoyed the journey of how Andy accomplished his goal and how he enjoyed himself in doing so, finding time for laughs; and as you will read, he never takes himself too seriously." --Huw Bennett, Ospreys & Wales; "This book shows the reality that triathlon is accessible to anyone. This story would make a great television show as well as being a great book." --The Simon Gowen Triathlon Show; "Andy Holgate's honest and real-life writings set this book above the rest. A heart-warming and inspiring story of one man's personal challenge - try reading this book without wanting to put on a wetsuit. I have Andy to blame for having to get up early and go out training on these cold winter mornings." --The Fitness Blogger; "Andy Holgate is the Bill Bryson of the Triathlon World. Quite simply, I LOVED this book." --TriCrowd.com; "A really fascinating story." --Talk Radio Europe; "An inspiration to us all." --Lancaster Guardian; "An inspirational story." --North West Evening Mail
£11.69
Whittles Publishing Running South America: With My Husband and Other
Book SynopsisRunning marathons back-to-back, sleeping by the side of the road, giving presentations to remote schools that had never been visited by their own kinsfolk, this is the remarkable story of personal endurance that gives an engrossing insight into the people and wildlife of South America. It is the story of two everyday runners, Katharine and David, who decided to take on a continent and learn how to run again - barefoot, pushing their bodies and minds to levels they had never considered possible in a bid to become the first in the world to run the length of South America, to give a voice to the wildlife and wildernesses they adore.Running laid them bare, stripped them of the shell people journey within, so all they had to rely on was their own bare feet. Yet this very vulnerability provided the key to unlocking communities who would fling open their doors, tuck them under their wings and whisper their secrets. Amazing animals accompanied them: gigantic vaulting stick-insects; cackling macaws who wheeled and pirouetted in the sky, desperately trying to gain a better view of them; and a giant anteater whom they stalked through a snake-infested swamp, so they could stand within an arm's length as he devoured termites upon the end of his long sticky tongue. It was also an animal, if one of the most diminutive, that nearly succeeded in ending their dreams of conquering the continent - an ant! But when their joints and muscles were screaming, when they couldn't stand the sight of one another and when prickly heat, blisters and tropical ulcers infested their skin, it was the wildlife and wildernesses that pulled them through. Day after day, for months on end, running from freezer through desert and into the biggest rainforest on earth, they survived hurricane-force winds, near 100% humidity, swarms of biting insects and some of the most crime-ridden places on the planet. The expedition nearly cost them their marriage, health, sanity and lives. But somehow, they made it to the other end of the continent, 6,504 miles and 15 months later, when they splashed into the warm and much-dreamed of Caribbean Sea.Trade Review`...Katharine relates the story of the run in fascinating details and with frankness and humour. She is also...a quality artist, which is demonstrated in the beautiful sketches of wildlife throughout the book. Running South America is an enthralling book and without doubt one of the best I have read’. Wildlife Detective, The blog of Alan Stewart -------------------- `...Katharine and David Lowrie (both 39) have made a journey that makes many a marathon runner be envious of envy or awe. ... If you are travelling in nature for so long as Katharine and David experienced numerous funny and absurd, but also dangerous moments. In her book...Katharine describes the various adventurous moments’. TravelBook -------------------- `...reading Katharine’s powerful and exciting book about her remarkable adventure is certainly a white-knuckle experience. It takes you deep into the heart of a mysterious continent where you are invited to watch the landscape unfold on a human scale one step at a time. It is a thrilling account punctuated by bizarre encounters with incredible native wildlife...’ Daily Express -------------------- `This really is an inspiring book ...a lovely book which will have you flinging off your shoes and embracing life’. Burnley Express, Rebecca Hay -------------------- `If ever a feat of daring and endurance deserved a book it was the adventure on which Katharine and David Lowrie embarked’. Chronicle Live -------------------- 'I am awe-inspired and deeply impressed'.--Dean Karnazes, World Ultra Marathon Runner 'A gruelling and challenging run for a vitally important cause... an extraordinary marathon'.--HRH Prince of Wales
£17.99
Tracks Publishing,U.S. No Holds Barred Fighting: The Kicking Bible:
Book SynopsisOne of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting themselves when they could be taking this low-line method of attack and modifying it to fit far more kicking situations than those commonly used. This volume demonstrates how to expand the low-kicking arsenal, showing how a simple alteration in leg targeting can strongly challenge an opponent's defense, and how to hone low-line kicking power and speed so that rapid-fire low-line kicking becomes a powerful advantage. These techniques are prime for MMA competitors and anyone who wants to improve both their self-defense and competition skills with the best empirical information available.
£12.30
Rocky Mountain Books Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide
Book SynopsisFrom skilled weekend warriors to internationally recognized stars of the professional adventure game, Lynn Martel has interviewed dozens of the most dynamic, creative and accomplished self-propelled adventurers of our time. In Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide Adventure, Martel has assembled 59 compelling and entertaining stories that uniquely capture the exploits, the hardships, the fears and the personal insights of a virtual who''s who of contemporary adventurers as they explore remote mountain landscapes from the Rockies to Pakistan to Antarctica. Through candid and revealing conversations, Martel captures the joys, the motivations and the revelations of top climbers Sonnie Trotter, Sean Isaac, Raphael Slawinski and Steph Davis; Himalayan alpinists Carlos Buhler, Marko Prezelj and Barry Blanchard; record-setting paraglider Will Gadd; Everest skier Kit Deslauriers; the conservationist duo Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison as they follow a caribou herd for five months on foot across the Yukon; and Colin Angus on his two-year quest to become the first person to circumnavigate the world by human power.
£19.19
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Jerry Moffatt: Revelations
Book SynopsisGrand Prize Winner, Banff Mountain Book Festival 2009. When Jerry Moffatt burst onto the scene as a brash 17-year-old, rock climbing had never seen anyone like him before. Fiercely ambitious, even as a boy Moffatt was focussed on one thing: being the best in the world. This is the story of his meteoric rise to stardom, and how he overcame injury to stay at the top for over two decades. Top sport-climber, brilliant competitor and a pioneer in the new game of bouldering, Moffatt's story is that of climbing itself in the last thirty years. Yet Jerry Moffatt is more than a dedicated athlete. Travelling the world to fulfil his dreams, Revelations is a compelling and often hilarious account of the climbing community with all its glories, dangers and foibles, as well as the story of a true sporting legend.Trade Review"'Moffatt and Grimes have done climbing history a service in setting down the story of UK climbing in the "dole era" of the 1980s - a story that was quickly becoming forgotten.' Grand Prize Winner, Banff Mountain Book Festival 2009. 'Revelations shines with elfin charm and great candor: about wanting to be the best; wanting to impress top climbers when he knew they were watching; and even that, as Moffatt once put it, "I like burning people off." Clearest of all is that he truly loved climbing.' Alison Osius, Rock & Ice Magazine, USA. 'If you are off on holiday and you pack only one book to read - make it this one. It is a revelation.' John Yates, UKClimbing.com. 'This is an honest look at the motivation of a sportsman at the top of his game, and a fascinating account of a period of great worldwide change in rock climbing.' TGO Magazine. 'A highly readable and effective autobiography.' Phil Bartlett, Boardman Tasker Prize 2009. 'If you are interested in our sport, its characters and history or if you'd like to understand an exceptional climber a little better, then you'll love this book.' Guy Holwill, SA Mountain Sport Magazine, South Africa. 'In terms of pace there's no stopping. I don't read a lot, but with this book I could barely put it down.' Steve McClure, Climb Magazine. 'Revelations is a superb book about a superb climber. Honest, witty and pithy, it explains to us mere mortals exactly what it takes to be the best climber in the world.' John Horscroft, planetFear.com. 'An essential read for all aspirants, has-beens and arm-chair rockstars.' John Palmer, The Climber, New Zealand.""'Moffatt and Grimes have done climbing history a service in setting down the story of UK climbing in the "dole era" of the 1980s - a story that was quickly becoming forgotten.' Grand Prize Winner, Banff Mountain Book Festival 2009. 'Revelations shines with elfin charm and great candor: about wanting to be the best; wanting to impress top climbers when he knew they were watching; and even that, as Moffatt once put it, "I like burning people off." Clearest of all is that he truly loved climbing.' Alison Osius, Rock & Ice Magazine, USA. 'If you are off on holiday and you pack only one book to read - make it this one. It is a revelation.' John Yates, UKClimbing.com. 'This is an honest look at the motivation of a sportsman at the top of his game, and a fascinating account of a period of great worldwide change in rock climbing.' TGO Magazine. 'A highly readable and effective autobiography.' Phil Bartlett, Boardman Tasker Prize 2009. 'If you are interested in our sport, its characters and history or if you'd like to understand an exceptional climber a little better, then you'll love this book.' Guy Holwill, SA Mountain Sport Magazine, South Africa. 'In terms of pace there's no stopping. I don't read a lot, but with this book I could barely put it down.' Steve McClure, Climb Magazine. 'Revelations is a superb book about a superb climber. Honest, witty and pithy, it explains to us mere mortals exactly what it takes to be the best climber in the world.' John Horscroft, planetFear.com. 'An essential read for all aspirants, has-beens and arm-chair rockstars.' John Palmer, The Climber, New Zealand."
£12.99
Dedalus Ltd Decadent Sportsman
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£9.49
Birlinn General How to be a Cyclist: An A-Z of Life on Two Wheels
Book SynopsisNo bicycle repair was ever made easier by turning your bike upside down. White shorts are for other people. A helmet perched on the back of your head is perfect if you ride your bike backwards - These and a host of other handy pointers jostle for attention within this A - Z guide to being a cyclist. It's an essential manual and source of wisdom for those who would be kings of the road. Many pitfalls await the unwary middle-aged-man-in-Lycra, but fear not, for the Guide is here to steer you through choppy waters. No more passing out halfway up a hill. No more ridicule in the work place. No more hurty knee. And no more sock crimes. Pearls of wisdom are scattered throughout this book like rose petals before a princess on her wedding day. For instance, who could deny that life is too short to drink bad coffee? That a noisy bike is marginally more annoying than a whiney toddler? Or that style should ever be sacrificed for speed? Written by experts who know everything there is to know about cycling, yet never forget that there is nothing funnier than a rabbit playing a trumpet, How to be a Cyclist is mandatory reading for all bike riders.Trade Review'A pleasant balance of wit and wisdom, served up with some high production values and gorgeous photography' * Podium Cafe *'a great present' * Scotland Outdoors *
£8.54
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Punk in the Gym
Book SynopsisAndy Pollitt is as close to a Hollywood A-lister as the climbing world will ever get. He had the looks, and he starred in all the big roles in the 1980s and 1990s - Tremadog, Pen Trwyn, the big Gogarth climbs, Raven Tor and the cult Australian adventures. Alongside co-stars like Jerry Moffatt, John Redhead and Malcolm 'HB' Matheson, he brought us sexy climbing - gone were the beards, the woolly socks and the fibre pile. Andy was all skin-tight pink Lycra, vests and brooding looks. For those watching, Andy Pollitt had it all. But Punk in the Gym gives us the whole truth. The self-doubt, the depression, the drinking, the fags, the womanising, the injuries, the loss of a father and the trouble that brings, and a need for something - for recognition, a release for the pain, and, for Andy, more drinking, more tears, bigger run-outs.With nothing held back, Andy tells his roller-coaster story from the UK to Australia, exactly as it happened. Exposing his fragile ego and leaving us to laugh, cry, marvel and judge, this is a sports autobiography like no other. The legendary routes are all here - The Bells, The Bells!, Skinhead Moonstomp, The Hollow Man, Boot Boys, The Whore of Babylon and Knockin' on Heaven's Door. And the route that broke him and robbed the climbing world of its Hollywood star - Punks in the Gym.
£19.20
Bonnier Books Ltd Never Look Down
Book SynopsisJames Kingston loves to climb. Whether he's scaling a tree at his local park or ascending to the very top of a crane, looking down always brings about the best kind of rush. And yet it wasn't always this way.Afraid of heights as a child, James vowed to confront an almost crippling phobia. He was transformed, and became one of the most daring and unique free climbers on the planet.Today, James is the go-to man for everything HIGH. Think Wembley Stadium or the Eiffel Tower - James has conquered some of the most iconic locations in the world. Packed with death-defying POV pictures, Never Look Down tells how James faces down danger, where his favourite free climbing locations are, and takes you to the top of the world.
£12.74
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Extreme Scotland: A photographic journey through
Book SynopsisIn Extreme Scotland, award-winning adventure-sports photographer Nadir Khan takes us on a jaw-dropping tour through Scotland's epic mountain landscape. Nadir showcases his work with some of the best adventure athletes in the world - including Ines Papert and James Pearson - in a portfolio that has placed him at the forefront of adventure-sports photography in the UK. From the icy walls of Ben Nevis's frozen north face to the raging seas of the north coast, Scotland plays host to world-class adventure sports of every discipline. Ice climbing, kayaking, ski-touring, trail running, surfing, mountain biking and rock climbing are all captured beautifully in this fitting testament to Scotland's outstanding landscapes and adrenaline sports. Alongside contributions from climber and author Nick Bullock, Tom Livingstone, Elana Bader, Mike Pescod, David Canning and Stuart B. Campbell, Nadir gives us an insight into his photographic inspirations, and shares insights and approaches to composition and other elements of his photography.Table of ContentsForeword by Hamish MacInnes; Introduction; Winter; The Hurting; The Rain by Nick Bullock; Ice Climbing by David Canning; Crème de Violette by Tom Livingstone; The Choice by Elana Bader; Making Decisions by Mike Pescod; One Day by Elana Bader; Spring; Composition; Summer; Feeling Connected; Are You? by Elana Bader; Gear; Autumn; Touching Rock by Elana Bader; Coire ’n Uaigneis by Stuart B. Campbell; Acknowledgements.
£20.00
Fernhurst Books Limited Packrafting: A Beginner’s Guide: Buying, Learning
Book SynopsisPackrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of amphibious adventuring, from navigating easily accessible waterways to discovering more challenging rivers and lochs only reachable on foot or bicycle. Packrafting: A Beginners’ Guide is a perfect introduction to the game-changing recreational opportunities opened up by packrafting. It takes you through the different types and features of packrafts to ensure that you buy a boat that is right for you and have the right gear to use with it. It clearly explains the basic paddling skills and how to safely evaluate risks on the water. It also introduces the different types of adventures you can undertake with your packraft, from paddling a local canal or river to lashing a bicycle over the bow or using a packable sail to traverse open water. The book is comprehensively illustrated with over 120 colour photographs making it easy to understand and clear to follow.Trade Review“Interesting and informative. Chris Scott’s very careful descriptions and explanations of the gadgetry did convince me that this system would work if one wanted to tramp the moorland as well as explore freshwater lakes and rivers.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; About Packrafts; On the Water: The Basics; Inflation Valves & Pumps; Packrafting Gear; Outfitting & Load Carrying; Packraft Care & Repair; On the Trail: Basic Gear; Safety & Weather; Bikerafting; Packraft Sailing; Packrafting at Sea; Packrafting Adventures.
£10.44
Sequoia Books Climb Smarter: Mental Skills and Techniques for
Book SynopsisWe all know that climbing is a headgame, and many climbers recognise that their mindset is holding them back. But what psychological skills do you need for climbing, and how do you develop them? If you have ever wanted to learn how to climb with more confidence, to learn how to stick to a training plan, or to understand how to tap into flow, then this book is for you. Split into three sections, covering getting started on a mental skills training programme, fixing problems in your climbing caused by anxiety, and finessing your mental skills, this book provides clear explanations and practical exercises to improve your mindset for climbing. You’ll learn to analyse your mental strengths and weaknesses, set effective goals, change habits, overcome fear of falling, fear of failing, fear of injury and social anxieties affecting climbers’ performance. Chapters on confidence, focusing skills, imagery and visualisation, and problem solving and creativity in your climbing are all written in a practical and easy to understand format, so you can incorporate these skills into your climbing training. There is also a section on mental wellbeing for climbers, with hints and tips on healthy perfectionism, as well as mental health. This book draws on the latest in climbing and sport psychology research, and translates it into practical accessible ideas and exercises for climbers at all levels of the sport.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Section 1: Planning 1 Psychological skills for climbing: Analysing your strengths and weaknesses 2 Dreams, values and goals 3 Sticking to your mental training plan: Habits and behaviour change Section 2: Fixing problems in your climbing: Common fears, anxieties and worries 4 Introduction to fear, anxiety and worries in climbing 5 Basic anxiety management for climbing 6 Fear of falling – what to consider 7 Undertaking fall practice indoors 8 Adapting falling practice for outdoor sport climbing, bouldering or trad 9 The social side of climbing 10 Other common worries and fears Section 3: Finessing your mental skills 11 Climbing confidently 12 Focusing 13 Imagery and visualisation 14 Being adaptable: Problem-solving and movement creativity 15 Final thoughts: Climbing for life – mental wellbeing for climbers
£15.19
£15.26
30 Degrees South Publishers Mud, sweat and gears: South Africa's toughest and
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£17.95
Tracks Publishing,U.S. Mud, Guts and Glory
Book SynopsisObstacle racing is a grueling physical challenge based on elements found in some of the world’s elite special forces training, where competitors test their mettle against obstacles, terrain, and conditioning similar to military boot camps, and this book provides an in-depth look at the training, gear, preparation, tactics, and logistics for making it through. After a brief overview of obstacle racing’s roots and development, the guide provides detailed information on the conditioning techniques required to prepare participants for the unusual demands of these courses. The tactics section teaches specific techniques for climbing mud-covered ropes, fording swamps, mounting walls, executing an effective belly-crawl, and numerous other tips for the wild chaos that might ensue. A section on logistics gives insider tips concerning gear, lodging, building a team, and the ever-present problem of cleaning up. Whether racing for fun or in it to win it, Mud, Guts & Glory is the one-stop guide for enduring the race from start to finish.
£11.35
Di Angelo Publications Icarus Syndrome
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£18.04
Di Angelo Publications The Greater Fool: Brad Gobright and the Blinding
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£20.89
Di Angelo Publications The Greater Fool: Brad Gobright and the Blinding
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£14.24
Di Angelo Publications Granite Mariner
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£19.79
Random House USA Inc Ultrarunning for Normal People: Lessons Learned
Book SynopsisWhether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathon When Sid Garza-Hillman stood at the starting line of his first 50-mile-long trail ultramarathon, one thought was at the front of his mind: this was the last place he wanted to be. After all, trail ultrarunning is a very different animal than marathons—in which Sid had barely taken part himself. The trails demand attention, and the long distances demand a shift in perception and mindset. Even in crowded races, runners often find themselves alone and with only their own thoughts. With trail running, a person can be stripped of almost everything—laid bare, vulnerable, and on the verge of quitting. Ultrarunning, at least to Sid, seemed to be a sport for Type-A people who love pain and suffering. But as he became more involved with the sport, he realised that ultrarunning wasn't just for elite athletes. Mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and more successfully cross the finish lines of races around the world. Reflecting on his journey from dispassionately running a few miles here and there to running multiple ultramarathons, Sid divulges tips and tricks for how so-called "Normal People" can become successful ultrarunners. Part humorous memoir, part guide for those interested in attempting an ultramarathon for the first time, Ultrarunning is for Normal People lays out the struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who’s ready to dive into the world of ultrarunning.Trade Review“As a runner whose life was changed for the better by tackling the challenge of completing ultramarathons, I’m encouraged by the growth in popularity of these events. With its combination of inspiration, humor, and practicality, Ultrarunning for Normal People promises to accelerate this happy trend, changing many more lives—and perhaps yours—for the better.” —Matt Fitzgerald, author of Life Is a Marathon“Have a job, family, and responsibilities, but want to challenge yourself with an ultramarathon? Sid Garza-Hillman has written the perfect book for you. Not your typical ultramarathon training guide, this book powerfully outlines lessons and habits to help you both successfully run your first ultramarathon and navigate a busy life.“—Doug Hay, running coach and co-host of No Meat Athlete Radio"This book is funny, relatable, and very informative. If you are interested in taking the plunge into ultrarunning or if you're already an ultrarunner, I suggest you read this book. There's something for everyone." —Hillary Allen, professional ultrarunner and author of Out and Back"Garza-Hillman's book shows us that our connections to nature, community, and our bodies are more important than most of us realize in a fast-paced, technology-driven modern world. Trail running is one of the best practices to build these connections, to slow down, and is something nearly any of us can do. Whether you’re on the fence about signing up for a race because it seems intimidating, or an experienced trail runner already, this book offers insights into how trail running can be a transformative life experience and bring us back to our empowering “wild” side.” —Tayte Pollmann, Writer for the American Trail Running Association"As a road runner I found so many parallels but also felt so inspired to dabble in trail running because it no longer felt so far out of reach but rather attainable. I have no doubt I'll do an ultra in the future and be re-reading Sid's book."—Michaela Robertson, Strides for Strength
£11.04
Canterbury University Press Never, Ever Give Up?: A memoir
Book SynopsisJohn Hellemans looks back on his long career in triathlon, initially as a successful competitor, and subsequently as a coach and sports medicine doctor for some of New Zealand’s best-performing triathletes. Hellemans won six national titles and represented New Zealand at several world championship events and the 1990 Commonwealth Games. As an amateur he has won eight age-group world championship titles. Erin Baker, Jenny Rose, Craig Watson, Ben Bright, Kris Gemmell, Rachel Klamer, Maaike Caelers and Andrea Hewitt figure amongst the many triathletes he has coached at world championship and Olympic level. In this frank, entertaining and often poignant account he provides a fascinating insight into the professional triathlon world and its personalities. His exploration of the compulsive attraction of one of the toughest sports, which has kept him hooked into his 60s, will appeal to anyone with an interest in human nature as well as to sports enthusiasts. Hellemans relives significant episodes from his family life in Holland where he grew up under the threat of the Cold War, and recounts his adventures as a young doctor in rural New Zealand, adjusting to a different culture and its customs. As well as relating his own trials, triumphs and tribulations in the sport, Hellemans describes the courage and determination of athletes he has coached, as they overcame injury and other setbacks to compete at world level and he shares the excruciating intensity of watching when they sometimes came to grief. 'Never, Ever Give Up?' explores the motivation that kept Hellemans going back for more and that saw him complete the gruelling Hawaii Ironman in searing heat at the age of 60. Less than two years later, he suffered an exercise-induced cardiac event after a local cross-country run. Was his body telling him that it was time to give up?Table of ContentsForeword by Erin Baker Preface Chapter 1: Erin Baker Chapter 2: Growing Pains Chapter 3: Down Under Chapter 4: Triumphs and Tribulations Chapter 5: The Coach Chapter 6: Going Dutch Chapter 8: The Challenge of Staying Upright Epilogue Notes Acknowledgements Index of People About the Author
£25.60
akreative Higher Education: The Complete Big wall manual
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£38.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Cliffhanger: New Climbing Culture and Adventures
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£28.00
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd No Limits: 7 Continents. 100 Challenges. 60,000
Book SynopsisJoey Kelly is one of the most outstanding amateur extreme athletes of our time. He has completed 8 Ironmans in just 12 months, 31 ultra-marathons, more than 10 desert ultra-runs, 4 Race Across America races and the 8 x 24-hour mountain bike race. He competed in the Tanzania Desert Challenge, the Gobi March, the Himalayan Ultra, the Badwater Run in Death Valles and the Race to the South Pole, the Idita Race in Alaska, the Atacama Crossing and the Marathon de Sables. And against this list, his 50 marathons and over 100 half-marathons and short-distance races look like a training run. In the process, the former pop star continues to demonstrate show talent, as his sporting achievements have made him the focus of individual TV productions time and again. In his coffee-table book No Limits, readers can also enjoy Joey as an entertainer at first hand. In exclusive additional content, to which only owners of the coffee-table book have access via the teNeues app, fans can listen to him personally sharing his adventures. Text in English and German.
£55.96
