Sport Books
Kittiwake Press Short Walks on the Pembrokeshire Coast - Giving
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£6.77
Fernhurst Books Limited Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats: Diesel
Book SynopsisThere is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation.Trade Review"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World). "The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising).Table of ContentsForeword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares
£11.69
OverTime Books Canadian Sports Records
Book SynopsisFrom the track to the slopes and, of course, the ice, Canada has excelled in sport the world over: * Sprinter Donovan Bailey set the world record in the 100-metre sprint of 9.84 seconds at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics * In 2002, Catriona Le May-Doan set the world record of 37.30 seconds in the 500-metre speed skating event at the Salt Lake City Olympics * The most goals scored in one NHL season is 92, a record set by Wayne Gretzky * The first woman to swim across the English Channel was Canada''s Cynthia Nichols, who completed the feat in 19 hours and 55 minutes in 1977 * Rowers Kathleen Heddle and Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Summer Olympic gold medals * Equestrian rider Ian Millar holds the Canadian record (nine) for the athlete who has participated in the most Olympic Games * Figure skater Kurt Browning landed the first-ever quad jump in competition; he was also four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion. * Gordie Howe holds the record for the most games played in the NHL, with 1767. * And much more.
£10.79
Seaworthy Publications, Inc. A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands
£41.65
Hallewell Publications Walks Padstow to Falmouth: Short Walks from the
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£5.05
Rockfax Ltd France: Languedoc-Roussillon: Chaulet, Mazet,
Book SynopsisThe third book in the "Rockfax France" series covers the extensive and fertile climbing area west of the author's previous guide to Haute Provence. The areas covered largely surround the beautiful Parc National des Cevennes, but also includes crags that are close to the cities of Nimes and Avignon. Some areas have been climbed on for generations; others are still very much in development, all will leave you hungry for more. Starting in the family-friendly summer holiday destination of the Ardeche, the guide promises a tour of the very best crags in the region. The next stop is in the Gorge du Tarn, a highly acclaimed recent addition to France's portfolio of perfect crags, here you can choose from the never-ending stamina tests in the Tarn, the occasionally traditionally protected multi-pitch adventures of the Jonte, and the various high-quality offerings of Le Boffi. Moving south, we cover Thaurac, for its collection of fine lower grade single and multi-pitch climbs, then pause for some fine 'old school' adventure at Hortus. Moving back east, it's not far before we can pay our respects to Claret, Russan, and Seynes, each with its individual style, breath-taking quality, and lifetime supply of routes. Finally we end our tour at the well-developed crags surrounding Avignon, including the legendary Orgon which covers the range of difficulty from grade 4 to 9. Presented in the universally-praised Rockfax style, the book gives the reader with clear landscape photos of each crag, never-before-seen close-up photo-topos, and a wealth of action photos taken specifically for the book. Whether you're planning your trip from home, or choosing your next route at the crag, this guide has everything you're looking for.
£22.46
Rockfax Ltd Trad Climbing +
Book SynopsisFollowing on the heels of the critically acclaimed, "Sport Climbing+", "Trad Climbing+" is the first climbing text book focusing on modern traditional climbing from a British perspective. The aim of "Trad Climbing+" is to offer a balance of safety-focused ropework and protection skills with equally useful tactical and psychological ideas that drive the individual to succeed. "Trad Climbing+" is the first book of its kind ever to include in-depth coverage of coaching-derived ideas that will allow the reader to reach new levels of confidence and ability without embarking on lengthy training programmes.
£17.95
Penguin Books Ltd 8020 Running
Book SynopsisThis revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners - with extraordinary results - and now you can do it too.Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program - in which you do 80 per cent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 per cent at a higher intensity - is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance. With a thorough examination of the science and research behind this training method, 80/20 Running is a hands-on guide for runners of all levels with training programs for 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon distances.In 80/20 Running you''ll discover how to transform your workouts to avoid burnout.Runs will become more pleasant and less drainingYou''ll carry less fatigue from one run to the nextYour performance will improve in the few high-intensity runsYour fitness levels will reach new heightsTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MATT FITZGERALD AND HIS FITNESS BOOKS:“Fitzgerald is going to go down as one of the most competent and prolific authors of books for serious runners covering just about every legitimate aspect of the all-important runner’s lifestyle.”—LetsRun.com“If you’re looking to get to your peak performance weight or explore the mind-body connection of running, writer Matt Fitzgerald has some advice for you.…Fitzgerald, an expert in endurance training and nutrition, explores a wide range of topics and cutting-edge developments from the world of running and endurance sports.”—ESPN.com“Sports nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald lets us in on his no-diet secrets that can help endurance athletes get leaner, stronger, and faster.”—Men’s Fitness“The elements and philosophy laid out in Run were fundamental and played an essential role in my overall success throughout my career as a self-coached athlete.”—Alan Culpepper, 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympian, sub-four-minute miler, sub-2:10 marathoner“Extremely well-done…a must for marathoners!”—Library Journal“In his latest book, Matt Fitzgerald successfully explains the mind-body method of running.…Anyone trying to improve and realize their true running potential should read Run.” —Kara Goucher, 2008 Olympian and world championship medalist“Amateur to professional athletes can optimize their potential with this book.”—Bike World News“Racing Weight answers the difficult questions athletes often have about dieting, including how to handle the off-season. The book gives readers a scientifically backed system to discover your optimum race weight, as well as five steps to achieve it.”—Triathlete“You will gain valuable information and insight about how to fuel your body from this book.”—Portland Book Review
£9.49
Footprint Maps Walks Around Coniston: Hawkshead, Grizedale and
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£7.35
GMC Publications Woodland Craft
Book SynopsisAccompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life.
£20.00
Little, Brown & Company Belichick Brady
Book SynopsisBestselling author and sports radio talk show host Michael Holley tells the epic, inside story of the rise and dominance of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots.
£14.39
Kittiwake Press Walking Around Welshpool, Newtown and Montgomery
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£7.49
Kittiwake Press Walks Around Hereford and Leominster
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£7.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Glory; Glory Lane: The Extraordinary History of
Book SynopsisGlory, Glory Lane is the life-affirming history - including a momentous last season - of a world-famous football stadium, home to Tottenham Hotspur for 118 years. A Victorian structure turned wraparound 21st-century all-seater, it became a theatre of dreams for supporters all attracted by teams which played the 'Spurs way' to achieve glory. The Lane gave a stage to a conveyor belt of legends from Cameron to Alli via Nicholson, Blanchflower, Greaves, Hoddle and Klinsmann. It provided unforgettable memories in unforgettable atmospheres - heart-lifting, heart-breaking, nerve-racking. Its story veers from founders obsessed by Harry Hotspur to Harry Kane via Harry Redknapp; through matches, personalities, ground developments and threatened closure, all with first-hand accounts. It's hard to imagine how a new GBP750m stadium can ever replace the edifice which shut its gates for the last time after Spurs played Manchester United in May 2017, having created a daunting legacy.
£22.50
Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Creative Soccer Training: 350 Smart and Practical
Book SynopsisCreative Soccer Training includes 350 modern practical games and drills that build on basic playing skills. Foregoing theoretical introductions, the authors focus on presenting comprehensive exercises and particular skills that go beyond standard training.
£16.96
Octopus Publishing Group Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to
Book SynopsisWhen Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never imagined she would go on to become a World-Record-breaking ultrarunner. After coming to terms with the anorexia that had impacted her life from a young age, Mimi begins to reassess her relationship with food and finds a new resolve in running. With a renewed sense of purpose, she decides to take the sport that saved her life to the next level, training hard and throwing herself in at the deep end by entering the epic Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert, despite still being a novice runner. One startling success leads to another, as she finds herself taking on ever-more-challenging races - from the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, USA, to the 6633 Arctic Ultra - all building up to her biggest challenge yet: attempting to gain the Guinness World Record time for a female running 840 miles from John o'Groats to Land's End. This incredible story of how an ordinary mum ran her way into the record books will inspire beginner runners and die-hard marathon devotees alike, proving that, no matter where life takes you, it's never too late to achieve your dreams and do the impossible.Trade ReviewA heart-warming story full of unimaginable feats * Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? *Mimi's story is truly amazing... Reading about her incredible journey will make anyone believe they can achieve anything they set their mind to. * Nell McAndrew *This book will inspire you to take on new challenges and achieve things you never believed you could... While you might not be up to world-record attempts or super-ultra-length runs, Mimi will inspire you to be brave enough to take that next step on your running journey. * Leanne Davies, Founder of Run Mummy Run *
£9.49
Gill Pilgrim Paths in Ireland
Book SynopsisIn recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough. John G. O'Dwyer has walked - or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled - the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way.Trade Review"The author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way.""This one has earned its place in the rucksack.""A great addition to the seasoned hillwalker's library." "Beautifully produced with fine photographs and clear, if rather basic, maps.""Even in familiar surroundings O'Dwyer's prose seems fresh ... for those who are prepared to acknowledge a rationale beyond just visiting summits, this may well end up being considered to be a bit of a minor classic.""Excellent." "Attractive little guide." "This book acts as the perfect satnav. It leads you along your chosen path."
£12.34
Cicerone Press Walking and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada: 38
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 30 day walks and 2-day excursions, 5 high mountain scrambles and three longer multi-day routes in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. Routes are graded by difficulty: all call for good fitness and hillwalking experience, and the more demanding options involve navigational challenge, prolonged ascents, remote rugged mountain terrain and scrambling. The walks range from 5 to 38km (3–24 miles) and from 3 hours to 2–3 days. The scrambles are graded from Grade 2 to 3S. Also included are a 3–7 day traverse of the range’s 3000m peaks, a 3-day traverse of the 3 highest peaks ('Los Tres Picos') and an overview of the 302km (188 mile) Sulayr GR240. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping (1:100,000 and 1:250,000 for the longer treks) Photo topos showing the line of the scrambles GPX files available for download Information on water sources, plus additional notes for winter mountaineers Includes ascents of Mulhacén, mainland Spain’s highest summit Table of ContentsOverview map Mulhac#xe9;n and Alcazaba overview map Map key Mountain safety Route summary tables Introduction Plants and wildlife Climate and conditions Getting to the Sierra Nevada Getting around Accommodation and bases Respecting the environment Safety and rescue Water sources Weather resources Planning and maps Using this guide Walks Trev#xe9;lez Route 1 Ascent of Alcazaba via Cañada de Siete Lagunas Route 2 Ascent of Mulhac#xe9;n via Cañada de Siete Lagunas Route 3 Round of the Río Juntillas and Trev#xe9;lez valleys Capileira Route 4 Barranco de Poqueira circular Route 5 Ascent of Mulhac#xe9;n from Hoya del Portillo Refugio Poqueira Route 6 Ascent of Mulhac#xe9;n from Refugio Poqueira Route 7 The Caldera peaks Route 8 Around Mulhac#xe9;n via the Vasar and Siete Lagunas Route 9 The Púlpitos Western Alpujarras Route 10 Pico del Tajo de los Machos and Cerrillo Redondo Route 11 Ascent of Cerro del Caballo from the south Route 12 Ascent of Cerro del Caballo via los Tres Mojones Dílar valley Route 13 Silleta de Padul Route 14 Integral de los Alayos Cumbres Verdes Route 15 Boca de la Pesca Route 16 Trevenque via Cuerda del Trevenque Route 17 Circuit of Trevenque and Dílar valley Route 18 The Cerro Huenes group Route 19 Pico del Tesoro and Cerro del Cocón Route 20 Trevenque direct Ski area - Hoya de la Mora Route 21 Veleta, Tajos de la Virgen and Lagunillas Route 22 Veredón Superior and Cerro de los Machos Route 23 Veredón Inferior, Veta Grande, northern flanks and lakes Route 24 Across the mountains to Lanjarón via Refugio Elorrieta Vereda de la Estrella/Genil valley Route 25 Vereda de la Estrella, Refugio Cucaracha and Cueva Secreta Route 26 Cortijos del Hornillo circular Route 27 Ascent of Mulhac#xe9;n via Cueva Secreta Route 28 Round of the northern peaks via Peña Partida J#xe9;rez del Marquesado and Refugio Postero Alto Route 29 Ascent of Picón de J#xe9;rez and round of the Alhorí valley Puerto de la Ragua Route 30 The eastern peaks Main ridge traverse and longer treks Route 31 ‘Los Tres Miles' Integral 3000m peaks Route 32 ‘Los Tres Picos' - Veleta, Mulhac#xe9;n and Alcazaba Route 33 The Sulayr GR240 High mountain scrambles Route 34 Espolón de Alcazaba Route 35 Traverse of Puntal de la Caldera Route 36 Espolón de la Caldera Route 37 Arista de las Campanitas Route 38 North ridge of Tozal del Cartujo Appendix A List of the 3000m peaks Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading
£16.16
Sunflower Books Cinque Terre and the Riviera di Levante: 50 long
Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Cinque Terre on foot with the Sunflower Cinque Terre travel guide which includes 50 long and short walks.
£11.69
Cordee Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport
Book SynopsisThe first part of this film uses a series of case studies to show how to improve sport climbing performance. It gives separate tips for onsighting and redpointing and shows how to clip efficiently and fall correctly. It also covers route selection, preparation tactics and shows how to rest, breathe and climb at the correct pace. The section concludes with first ascent footage of Steve McClure on Northern Lights, F9a, Malham. The second part explains how to master trad climbing by placing gear more efficiently, learn to relax under pressure and to pace yourself. It also uses case studies to show advanced mental strategies and gives separate tips for onsighting and headpointing. It concludes with dramatic footage of Neil's second ascent of Equilibrium E10 7a at Burbage. This is the film to show you how to turn all the hard training into results.
£19.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Waypoints
Book SynopsisAdventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in Waypoints, a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast. In the book Ian Stephen reveals a lifetime's love affair with sailing; each voyage honours a seagoing vessel, and each adventure is accompanied by a spell-binding retelling of a traditional tale about the sea. His writing is enchanting and lyrical, gentle but searching, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations of each vessel, drawn by his wife, artist Christine Morrison.Ian Stephen is a Scottish writer, artist and storyteller from the remote and bewitching Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He fell in love with boats and sailing as a boy, pairing this love affair with a passion for the beautiful but merciless Scottish coastline, an inspiration and motivating force behind his poems, stories, plays, radio broadcasts and visual arts projects for many years.This book will be a delightful and absorbing read for anyoTrade ReviewA really beautiful book ... movingly and saltily real * Adam Nicolson *Charming and engaging. Beautifully written, this is a book you'll find it hard to put down. * Lifeboat magazine (RNLI) *Former Isle of Lewis coastguard Ian Stephen has created a lyrical and gentle commentary on the nautical past and present. * Sailing Today *It is a dazzling book in that somehow, magically, you bring your experience as a sailor, wed to this the exquisite craftsmanship of those who make the boats, and then produce these exquisite thoughts on the art of storytelling as if all three are inextricable. That is a major feat. * Marius Kociejowski *
£11.39
Little, Brown Book Group Turning Lessons from Swimming Berlins Lakes
Book Synopsis''The water slips over me like cool silk. The intimacy of touch uninhibited, rising around my legs, over my waist, up to my collarbone. When I throw back my head and relax, the lake runs into my ears. The sound of it is a muffled roar, the vibration of the body amplified by water, every sound felt as if in slow motion . . .'' Summer swimming . . . but Jessica Lee - Canadian, Chinese and British - swims through all four seasons and especially loves the winter. ''I long for the ice. The sharp cut of freezing water on my feet. The immeasurable black of the lake at its coldest. Swimming then means cold, and pain, and elation.''At the age of twenty-eight, Jessica Lee, who grew up in Canada and lived in London, finds herself in Berlin. Alone. Lonely, with lowered spirits thanks to some family history and a broken heart, she is there, ostensibly, to write a thesis. And though that is what she does daily, what increasingly occupies her is swimming. So she makes a decision that she Trade ReviewI loved this beautiful book. It's an attentive meditation on the pleasures and lessons of swimming in lakes, particularly in winter. Jessica Lee wears her bravery lightly and shares her knowledge with generosity. I recommend for outdoor swimmers or those who would like to be -- Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunA brilliant debut . . . there is clarity and pleasure in the swim's afterglow * Times Literary Supplement *A sublime, philosophical slipping into the deep. Her book, Turning, is filled with a wonderful melancholy as she swims through lakes laden with dark histories -- Philip Hoare * New Statesman *Lee is intelligent and controlled, her writing clean and accurate . . . Turning is many things: a snapshot of Berlin seen through the prism of its lakes; the story of a broken and healing heart; a contemplation of identity; a coming-of-age story -- Katharine Norbury * Observer *Bold and brave, she approaches her watery pilgrimage with a minimum amount of fuss. She doesn't, for instance, allow the ice on Brandenburg's lakes to get in her way, but takes a hammer to it . . . Lee writes like a siren, her silken prose blending with softly worn scholarship to enchanting effect. I challenge anyone to write more compellingly about Slavic suffixes or the formation of ice * Literary Review *The redemptive power of these wild landscapes, the changes in the water, and in Jessica, combine to create an inspiring story * Daily Telegraph *A lovely, poetic, sensuous and melancholy book * Irish Examiner *Turning is about the joys of swimming through the year . . . Jessica brilliantly takes us into the water with her, even on those freezing mornings when she had to use a hammer to smash through the ice to get her fix. It's as much about loss and recovery as it is swimming. The water helps soothe Jessica's heartbreak and depression - a lesson for the rest of us about the healing power of nature -- Sun (Fabulous)
£10.44
Workman Publishing Ali on Ali: Why He Said What He Said When He Said
Book SynopsisMuhammad Ali was a champion, a poet, a prophet. Sports Illustrated called him “the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.” And yet he was even more than all of that, “a whole greater than the sum of its parts . . . bigger, brighter, more original and influential than just about anyone of his era” (Barack Obama). He got there with his fists, with his actions, and above all, with his words. Compiled and written by his daughter Hana Ali, with sportswriter Danny Peary, Ali on Ali brings together a remarkable mix of Ali’s 70 most humorous, poignant, inspirational, political, and philosophical quotes, all with their origins. Here’s Ali’s enduring boast, “I am the greatest!”—and how it was inspired by professional wrestler Gorgeous George. The story behind one of the most memorably poetic lines of the century—“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” The heard-round-the-world defiance of “I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong,” and its moving context. And the stories behind quotes ranging from outrage—“We been in jail for 400 years,” to inspiration—“I hated every minute of training, but I said ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion,’” to that infectious combination of humor and bravado—“If you even dream of beating me you better wake up and apologize.” Included are powerful photographs throughout, from iconic fight scenes to never-before-seen Ali family snapshots; quotes about Ali, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Billy Crystal; a career timeline; and a personal introduction by Hana Ali.
£11.39
Allen & Unwin The Road to Sparta: Reliving the Epic Run that
Book SynopsisIn 490 BCE Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion. He was hailed as a hero and his run stands enduringly as one of greatest physical accomplishments in history.Dean Karnazes honours this achievement and his own Greek heritage by attempting this ancient journey in modern times. His account of running the gruelling Spartathlon, fuelled only by the figs, olives and meats available to Pheidippides, will captivate even the most sedentary readers.Trade ReviewA remarkable and inspiring memoir that will have casual and serious runners cheering. * Publishers Weekly *An engaging read for runner and nonrunner alike. * San Francisco Chronicle *
£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC Wainwrights Illustrated Walking Guide to the Lake
Book SynopsisOne name above all others has become associated with walking in the Lake District: Alfred Wainwright, whose seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, first published in 1955–66, has become the definitive guidebook. Wainwright’s meticulously hand-drawn maps, diagrams and drawings take you up the 214 principal hills and mountains of the Lake District, describing the main routes of ascent from different starting points, as well as lesser-known variants, showing the summit viewpoint panoramas and the ridge routes that can be made to create longer walks. The Northern Fells, Book Five of Wainwright’s Walking Guide, covers an area that encompasses both the gentler gradients of the Uldale and Caldbeck Fells and the spectacular mountains of Skiddaw and Blencathra. This new edition has been comprehensively revised by writer and designer Clive Hutchby, author of The Wainwright Companion. Paths, maps, diagrams and route descriptions have been checkeTable of ContentsBakestall Bannerdale Crags Binsey Blencathra Bowscale Fell Brae Fell Carl Side Carrock Fell Dodd Great Calva Great Cockup Great Sca Fell High Pike Knott Latrigg Longlands Fell Long Side Lonscale Fell Meal Fell Mungrisdale Common Skiddaw Skiddaw Little Man Souther Fell Ullock Pike
£13.59
Faber & Faber The Wrestling
Book Synopsis''A brilliant oral history of the golden age of British wrestling and magnificent wider social history.'' Richard OsmanThe classic account of the men and women who used to fight each other for pride and money. Simon Garfield brings them to life in one last glorious bout of jealousy, myth, revenge, passion and deep devotion.When British wrestling was dropped from the ITV schedules in the mid-80s it left the giants of the ring - Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki - bereft. This is the true story of the circuit, the big names and their rivalries, told with humour, warmth and affection. This edition features a new afterword by the author.
£10.44
Skyhorse Publishing Cuba Loves Baseball
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£19.00
Transworld Publishers Ltd View From The Summit
Book SynopsisThe first man to set foot on the summit of Everest, the man who led a team of tractors to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has, for the first time, gathered all the remarkable adventures of a long life into one volume. But there is more to Edmund Hillary than this. He is also the man who repaid his debt of fame to the Himalayas by inaugurating a programme of building schools, clinics, airstrips and bridges in Nepal. With his still active support, these have gone from strength to strength in the 50 years since he himself mastered the Hillary Step and led his companion Tenzing Norgay up Everest''s final summit ridge.View from the Summit is a thoughtful and honest reappraisal of a life spent pushing human ability to its limits and relishing the challenges thrown down by the elements. It is also the story of a man whom the world has taken to its heart.Trade Review'Sterling stuff...You can only stand back and gape in admiration' * Sunday Star Time (NZ) *'Unavoidably gripping...gives an excellent sense of the constant risk when climbing at high altitude' * Sunday Telegraph *'One of the most marvellous lives of our time' * Literary Review *'A great read from a writer of remarkable ability' * The Times *'View from the Summit is a memorable read, the tale of a true survivor, who not only overcame the hazards of Everest but put the fame this brought him to remarkable use' * Mail on Sunday *
£11.39
Transworld Publishers Ltd To Hell on a Bike
Book SynopsisIain MacGregor has ridden a bike since the age of three and can fully recall every major accident he's suffered, even the one that knocked him out cold. Has worked in publishing for twenty years with some of the biggest names in sport and sports journalism.Trade ReviewAbsorbing story of the legendary spring classic... A must for fans of all things Paris-Roubaix. * Cycle Sport *I have been acquainted with Mr. MacGregor for many years and know him to be of unsound mind. When he said he was tackling the 'Hell of the North', I should have guessed that didn't mean going home for Christmas. * Tim Moore, author of French Revolutions and Gironimo! *Evocative and very enjoyable. Highly recommend it. * Peter Cossins, author of The Monuments *MacGregor's is a genuinely inspirational story which blends details of his preparation with the race's history and his take on why it continues to attract the greats. * Birmingham Post *A highly entertaining read, well written, well paced and guaranteed to bring your enthusiasm for cobbles to the boil. * Washing Machine Post *
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC Wainwrights Illustrated Walking Guide to the Lake
Book SynopsisBook 3 of a new set of Walkers Editions of Alfred Wainwright's Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, fully updated and checked by Clive Hutchby.Trade Review'For walkers visiting the Lake District Central Fells this is the most up to date guide available and as such is worth every penny'
£13.49
terraQuest terraQuest Trekking Map Drakensberg & Ukhahlamba
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£15.19
Princeton University Press Beautiful Game Theory How Soccer Can Help
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[E]njoyably accessible to nonspecialists, especially sports enthusiasts, who will learn a great deal about soccer, economics, and human behavior more generally."--Foreign Affairs "Beautiful Game Theory shows what it is like to think deeply about a sport and to test your ideas with data... [I]t is a book I recommend unconditionally to those economists with even a passing sport."--John Considine, Sportseconomics.orgTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 FIRST HALF 1.Pele Meets John von Neumann in the Penalty Area 9 2.Vernon Smith Meets Messi in the Laboratory 31 3.Lessons for Experimental Design 45 4.Mapping Minimax in the Brain (with Antonio Olivero, Sven Bestmann, Jose Florensa Vila, and Jose Apesteguia) 58 5.Psychological Pressure on the Field and Elsewhere 68 HALFTIME 6.Scoring at Halftime 89 SECOND HALF 7.Favoritism under Social Pressure 107 8.Making the Beautiful Game a Bit Less Beautiful (with Luis Garicano) 124 9.Fear Pitch 151 10.From Argentina without Emotions 164 11.Discrimination: From the Makana Football Association to Europe 174 Acknowledgments 193 References 195 Index 205
£16.19
Alpina, Editorial, S.L. Mallorca -Tramuntana Sud map and hiking guide:
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£14.24
Floating World Editions Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique
£131.10
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Adlard Coles Pocket Logbook Adlard Coles
Book SynopsisThis is a handy-sized logbook, ideal for slipping in the pocket on the deck to jot down the essential facts whilst underway. This is a well-designed, practical logbook for on-deck use. Sailors and motorboaters alike will welcome its arrival.
£9.24
British Museum Press The Ancient Olympic Games
Book SynopsisIn this revised and all-colour edition of her indispensable guide to the ancient Games, Judith Swaddling traces their mythological and religious origins, and describes the events, the sacred ceremony and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Sailing Handbook
Book SynopsisA guide for those who wants to get the most out of sailing. It is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enables you to take part in professional competitions. It presents comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat.Trade Review'An essential companion... This could go down as one of the perfect starter books for those about to take up sailing.' The Nautical Magazine (February 2007)
£14.39
Fireside Books Chi Walking
Book SynopsisThe author of ChiRunning, Danny Dreyer, offers an alternative approach to walking that blends the internal, energy-producing focuses of T'ai Chi with the moderate movement of walking to deliver a programme that maximizes physical and spiritual fitness.
£15.19
McKlein Media GmbH & Co. KG Jim Clark: Racing Hero
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£71.99
Ebury Publishing The One Minute Workout
Book SynopsisWe all know we should exercise more – but many of us just don’t have time. The current NHS guidelines advise 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week, and for people with busy lives that can feel like an impossible challenge. But what if you could get all the health and fitness benefits of that 150 minutes in far less time? Martin Gibala is one of the world's leading researchers into High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the training protocol which has helped Joe Wicks sell 795k copies of Lean in 15. Gibala has spent decades studying the effect of this approach on everyone from college athletes to middle-aged couch potatoes, and his work demonstrates that very short, intense bursts of exercise may be the most potent form of workout available. In The One Minute Workout he explains the science behind this approach and offers new strategies for achieving fitness in astonishingly little time, including twelve interval workouts and four micro-workouts customized for individual needs, fitness levels and preferences. He also answers the ultimate question: How low can you go? (clue – it’s in the title…)
£18.00
John Blake Publishing Ltd Hammered
Book SynopsisMark Ward enjoyed all the trappings of success as one of the most popular and highly-rated right wingers in football. 'Wardy' proved an overnight sensation at Oldham and continued to be a star at West Han, Man City and Everton before inspiring Birmingham City to Wembley glory. But when his career on the pitch ended, his life swiftly unravelled. After failed business ventures and the collapse of his marriage to his childhood sweetheart he ended up unemployed - and desperate. Ward put his name to a rental agreement on a house near Liverpool that was used by others to stash drugs. When the police raided they found a drugs factory. He pleaded guilty to dealing and was sent to Liverpool's notorious Walton Prison. His life would never be the same. During the years he spent inside he has been able to reflect on an extraordianry playing career and an equally eventful life off the picth. He recounts in heart-wrenching detail his highs and lows and tells it like it is with honesty that epitomised his playing career.
£7.59
Contemporary Books Inc Essence of Ninjutsu
Book SynopsisLooking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, draw
£19.54
St. Martins Press-3PL White Hunters The Golden Age of African Safaris
Book Synopsis"White Hunters" is the story of 70 years of African adventure, danger and romance. It recreates the legendary big-game safaris led by Selous and Bell and the daring ventures of early hunters into unexplored territories.
£25.21
Tuttle Publishing Krav Maga Tactical Survival
Book SynopsisKrav Maga Tactical Survival presents proven solutions to dangerous, real-life situations.Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and has been battle-tested by police, armed forces, private security personnel and security-minded individuals around the globe for 60 years. Krav Maga teaches you how to quickly size up a dangerous situation and neutralize your attackers before they gain the upper hand. This martial arts book is full of examples of real-world life-threatening situations, and in each case the clear, step-by-step photographs and text illustrate an effective solution—showing you how to disrupt your attacker''s strategy, disarm them, damage or destroy their ability to harm you, and disengage quickly so you can move to a more secure location. Krav Maga Tactical Survival covers the following essential techniques: Upper Body Combatives (hammer-fist strikes, hook punches, head-buttsTrade Review"…the book provides a superb companion to Krav Maga training by qualified teachers…Gershon Ben Keren uses everything from contemporary cognitive neuroscience principles to proven situational awareness concepts, to maximize the possibility that ninety percent of the time you can defend yourself by recognizing and keeping out of potentially violent situations." --Gregory K. Binus, M.D., Director of Psychotherapy Training, Boston University School of Medicine/ Boston Medical Center Department of Psychiatry Residency Training Program"Gershon's newest book is another reminder of his understanding of violent individuals. His heightened ability to detect, counter, and neutralize danger is the very reason that I read his publications, and seek his training. He is a true master of personal protection." --Jeffrey Maguire, Combat Veteran, Personal Protection Specialist, Private Detective, Owner of Maguire Protective Services"A great book for those that want to learn clean technique." --Roy ElghanayanHead of System, "Roy Elghanayan Krav Maga" (REKM) Former Krav Maga Head Instructor of Israeli Special Forces Honored twice the IDF Chief of Staff Award
£13.49
Bradwell Books Walks for All Ages Leicestershire & Rutland
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£6.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Teaching the Bow to Bend
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bow Accessories
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Roller Derby Art
Book SynopsisToday's roller derby is a wildly popular woman's contact sport, international in scope. This grass roots sport is built on fun, for the spirited rollerskaters and the fans alike. From Reno to Toronto, roller derby is everywhere. See 250 color images of promotional material, including fliers, handbills, logos, and posters promoting bouts for more than 50 leagues around the world, tht convey the thrill of roller derby's glamour, grit, and glory. See the ladies themselves, as they travel the globe on eight wheels. Collect the artwork and be inspired to join the fun, on either side of the railing.
£23.79
