Sport Books
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
Almuzara Doma Alternativa
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£27.79
Giorgio Nada Editore Ayrton Senna - A Life in Pictures
Book SynopsisAyrton Senna is still the best loved of Formula 1 champions. Now that 20 years have passed since his tragic fatal accident at Imola on 1 May 1994, it is time to rediscover who and what Ayrton really was. An emotional yet rigorous journey that takes place along the two lines of visual testimony and in-depth intimacy. The stars of this book are the photographs: hundreds of shots and all of them in colour, which will ensure the reader relives the unrepeatable career of this great champion, from his humble beginnings in karts to his lightening experiences in lesser formulae in Britain, through to his rapid move to Formula 1. First with Toleman, then Lotus, with whom he won his first Grand Prix. But the definitive consecration of Ayrton took place at McLaren, where he won three F1 World Championships between 1988 and 1993 but, more than anything else, pulled off a series of ventures that are the stuff of legends. All bound together with new revelations, anecdotes, confidences and stories of a life that was lived, the gift of those who knew him well. To make the heart beat a little faster within those who have not forgotten and to have a vibrant and different account of the man, a new view to bring back the brilliance of an old sentiment, able to chrystallise itself in the pictures and between the lines of this book.
£36.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Lancia Hyena Zagato: Una Delta All'ennesima
Book Synopsis"We have to recreate the enthusiasm that surrounded the SPORT models, ever a synonym for the Lancia Zagatos": in 1991 this was the brief the recent graduate Andrea Zagato gave to Marco Pedracini, a young designer who had not long been hired by prestigious coachbuilder. It was out of this fortuitous and fortunate coming together of this far-sighted idea and the enthusiasm of Paul Koot, a Dutch fan and a businessman in the automotive sector, that an icon was born, the HYENA. A beautiful car, but one practically unknown to the general public. A car that could have repeated and even surpassed the commercial and sporting success of the Lancia Delta Integrale from which it was derived. Unfortunatley just 24 examples were produced due to the debateable decision taken by the Fiat/Lancia directors of the time. Following a rapid review of the evolution of the Lancia Delta over the year, this book, written by an enthusiastic collector, examines the difficult genesis of the Hyena, from the first steps with the publication of the very first (previously unpublished) sketches and numerous photos and then follows its development, engineering and production through to its presentation at the car shows and in brochures. The book is completed by a comprehensive technical section, with the project list and the spare parts catalogue as well as an extensive photographic portrait of one particular example, N. 20. Lastly, all 24 Lancia Hyenas are examined, with the intention of reconstructing their specifications, their destination and the country in which they are jealously conserved by the enthusiast and collectors who possess a precious example.
£36.00
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
One Day Walks Publishing Walking in Dalarna: The Heart of Sweden
Book SynopsisThere is hardly anywhere more Swedish than Dalarna. A large part of the Swedish culture and folklore, from traditions to customs, which is cherished and (re)lived until this very day, comes from this region in the centre of the country. This cultural wealth can easily be combined with the natural beauty that the province has to offer in abundance: vast forests, beautiful lakes (big and small), abundant wildlife, quiet beaches and plenty of space to enjoy all this beauty. This guide 'Walking in Dalarna' describes twenty one day day-tours, spread across the province. The lengths vary from 6.4 to 18.7 km. Some routes are more difficult walks of almost an entire day, whilst others are easier and shorter. Visit the cradle of Swedish culture here. Hiking is an excellent way to discover what Dalarna has to offer. The 21 walks in this guide will show you the way to the most beautiful spots.
£13.46
Giorgio Nada Editore Vroom 20th - F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting:
Book SynopsisThis extraordinary event, which started as a sort of joke and almost by accident, today gathers journalists from all over the world, managers but especially the Scuderia Ferrari and Ducati MotoGP the drivers and riders with their respective wives and companions. To tell the story of these rather special 'white weeks', during which just about everything happens, is the expert eye of Ercole Colombo, one of the most celebrated Formula 1 photographers, as well as some of the most prestigious motor sport journalists. Vrooom is the chance to get to know the stars of Formula 1 and MotoGP from close-up but far away from the circuits, almost as private people.
£12.34
Anavasi Mt Kalidhromo: 2002
Book SynopsisA detailed and clear 1:50,000 trekking map of the area around Mt Kalidhromo, Kalidhromo is a gentle mountain with tall forests, large meadows and plateaux with lakes. It also retains a remarkably large number of archaeological remains (temples, fortifications). Mt Kalidhromo is a mountain in southeastern Phthiotis and northeastern Phocis, in Central Greece. Its maximum elevation is 1,399 m. The Kallidromo lies south of the Malian Gulf, east of Mount Oeta and north of the Cephissus valley. The strategic site of Thermopylae lies north of the mountain.The map shows routes and paths and has a full Englush key and English descriptions of hiking routes.
£5.17
Stackpole Books FlyFishing SoftHackles
Book SynopsisA thorough exploration of contemporary use of soft-hackle flies--including nymphs, emergers, and dry flies--that pushes the boundaries of how these types of flies can be used.Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements 1. Defining the Genre 2. Progressive Fly Materials and Tying Methods 3. Progressive Fly Design Applications 4. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Mayflies 5. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Caddis, Stoneflies, and Midges 6. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Other Insects and Baitfish 7. Modern Prospecting Soft-Hackles Flies 8. Presentation Tactics 9. Favourite Rigs 10. Soft-Hackles on the Water Pattern Index
£23.75
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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£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bow Accessories
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£27.19
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
Sports Publication Teach Yourself Table Tennis
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£7.39
Running Press,U.S. Mind of the Demon
Book SynopsisLarry Linkogle was a child-prodigy motocross racer who turned pro at age 15. A daredevil and rebel from the start, he quit the sport in spectacular fashion during a major national event and went home to create a new extreme sport -- Freestyle Motocross (FMX) -- marked by high-flying stunts and death-defying action. From there, the ride just got wilder. On a lark, he and a friend created The Metal Mulisha -- now a top brand in FMX -- and he was on a fast track to the good life. But after a near-fatal accident, Link made a series of decisions that almost finished him off for good -- getting involved in prescription drugs, drug and gun running, underground fistfighting, and other behavior that compromised his health, his relationships, and his career. After hitting rock bottom and experiencing a moment of clarity, Link began to turn things around, salvaging and strengthening the things that mattered most. Now an icon to millions of extreme sports fans, Link is well on the road to a happy ending.Trade ReviewThrottlermagazine.com Linkogle's book is like a roller coaster that just keeps going faster and you just know the end is coming... couldn't put it down. ... Although we all knew the sport had its seedy side, I don't think many of us realized the crazy journey Larry Linkogle was on. But now we know for sure. Highly recommended.
£20.57
Upcountry (Turkey) Ltd Phrygian Way: Turkey - Guide Book
Book SynopsisBounded by the modern-day Turkish provinces of Ankara, Afyonkarahisar, Eskisehir, and Kutahya is the land that was once ruled by the Phrygians. Criss-crossing this land, where the Phrygians held sway at the beginning of the first millennium BCE, are countless old roads and footpaths. Following these tracks, and waymarked to international standards, the Phrygian Way is a long-distance walking and cycling route, allowing the visitor to explore not only the wonder of the Phrygian Valleys through which it passes, but also the countless Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk monuments which dot its 501 km length. This guide book has been prepared to enable the trekker or cyclist to discover the secrets of Phrygia, a kingdom bound up in tales of the legendary King Midas and the mother goddess Cybele. As well as providing general information on the area, the book gives detailed descriptions and directions for the route, GPS points, and camping or other accommodation possibilities along the Way. All that is needed to make this journey into mysterious Phrygia, and to become a part of mythology itself is a backpack! Prepare to travel 3000 years into history!
£22.49
Globe Pequot Impossible
Book SynopsisThe Impossible aims to get skateboarding right. Journalist Cole Louison gets inside the history, culture, and major personalities of skating.Trade Review“David Foster Wallace on a skateboard.” — GQ “With its infectious enthusiasm, precise lyricism, and rigorous deeply-felt reporting, the book brings to life the sport’s historical roots, its cultural significance, and most of all, its artistic possibilities. I was hooked from the start. —Ian Crouch, The New Yorker “The last time I thought seriously about professional skateboarders, I was hoping to become one. This book blew it wide open for me. Until now, only obsessive freaks had any idea how interesting this sport is. And even obsessive freaks should stick around for the tale Louison has so lucidly spun. —John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Blood Horses and Pulphead “I’d never so much as stood on a board, let alone heard the names Sheckler and Mullen, but I found myself entranced by the fascinating cultural movement they created. The Impossible is a universal story, told in imminently readable fashion by a tremendously talented writer." --Michael Koryta, New York Times best-selling author of The Ridge and Those Who Wish Me Dead “The book provides a deep and nuanced insight into how contemporary skateboarding has evolved and where it will go. It honors the beauty, danger, and complexity of the sport, and lays bare its physical and psychological demands, and greatness. The Impossible is some of the finest writing on skating I’ve seen. I read it in one sitting." —Bret Anthony Johnston, best-selling author of Corpus Christi and Remember Me Like This
£14.24
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Pencak Silat for Future Generations: My Training
Book SynopsisThis manual lays out techniques of the Keluarga Pencak Silat Nusantara (KPSN), one of the leading pencak silat organizations in Indonesia. Moving from the fundamental elements—stances and strikes—to exploring complex series of moves for exercise, self-defense, and competition, the manual shows the richness and uniqueness of this still relatively unknown martial art. For each technique covered, concise text accompanies clear, hand-drawn illustrations, making this guide an easy learning tool for beginners or enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge and practice of pencak silat. The late Master O’ong Maryono was a world champion, international trainer, and recognized martial arts expert. Author of the seminal book Pencak Silat in the Indonesian Archipelago, he was an indomitable advocate for the preservation and development of pencak silat.
£1,009.65
Headline Publishing Group In the Line of Fire
Book SynopsisWarren Gatland''s In the Line of Fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summer''s remarkable Lions tour to New Zealand - home of the fearsome All Blacks, the double world champions - which culminated in an historic and nerve-shredding series draw.The book is the Head Coach''s wonderfully candid and vibrant record of the withering ferocity, the turbulent peaks and troughs, the triumphs and despairs, of one of sport''s toughest challenges. It gives rugby fans an unparalleled front-row seat with the squad and coaching team during every facet of preparing for and executing a successful tour on the opposite side of the planet, recounting intriguing details on everything from pre-tour planning and strategy, to on-tour experiences, analysis and decision-making.It all adds up to a thrillingly definitive exposition and post-mortem of a mind-blowing six weeks in the cauldron which forged the mighty All Blacks.Trade ReviewWow. This is rugby. - All Blacks captain Kieran Read to Lions captain Sam Warburton, during the second TestGatland is one of the great coaches of history. - Stephen Jones, The Sunday Times'Draw' is an inadequate way to describe what the Lions did here. They stopped one point short of a miracle. - Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage Fishing Reels of Sweden
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£33.29
The History Press Ltd Ferenc Puskas
Book SynopsisProvides an account of Ferenc Puskas: his growing up in Soviet-occupied Hungary, travelling the world with the national side and army team Honved, and his different achievements in the game of football.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Ipswich Town Champions 196162
Book SynopsisIpswich Town's Championship win of 1961/62 was one the greatest shocks in the history of professional football in England. No one could have conceived of how a small-town club would break into the top division of English football and take the Championship trophy at their very first attempt, a feat never achieved before or since. This is the story of that season in a match-by-match account set against the background of the news stories of the day. Also included is an analysis of the players, the team tactics and the manager Alf Ramsey, plus a statistical breakdown of the season.
£11.69
Fernhurst Books Limited Racundra's Third Cruise
Book SynopsisMost people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children’s sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the water there is much more to the man. Before he wrote Swallows & Amazons, Ransome was a journalist for the Daily News, based in Russia. He is reputed to have played chess against Lenin and he married Trotsky’s secretary. He cruised extensively in the Baltic in the 1920s on board his beloved Racundra. His account of his first cruise on that boat was his first commercially successful book, Racundra’s First Cruise (also available from Fernhurst Books). The second cruise was spoilt by bad weather, but the third cruise was special – it was his honeymoon having married Evgenia Shelepina. Ransome clearly intended to publish the account of this cruise, but never finished it. Ransome enthusiast, Brian Hammett, got hold of the unpublished manuscript and found Ransome’s hand-written notes, diaries, logbooks and photographs in the Ransome archive at Leeds University. Brian compiled this book, adding his own notes from his cruises in the same area. The result is a glorious volume which has delighted Ransome enthusiasts, sailors and landlubbers equally. This new paperback edition and eBook will be published on 8th May – the very day that Ransome and Shelepina got married in 1924 before their honeymoon cruise which is recounted in this book.Trade Review“There isn’t a paragraph in it that is not a delight to read… Few books have been edited with more enthusiasm and dedication… This is a labour of love for which Ransome’s many admirers have reason to be enormously grateful.” (The Independent) “His easy descriptive prose is as fresh as it ever was.” (Classic Boat) “The day-to-day details of the cruise will be music to the ears of sailing enthusiasts, but the keen eye of Ransome the journalist ensures there is plenty to hold the attention of those of us who don’t know the difference between a centreboard and a centre-forward.” (The Keswick Reminder) “A superbly well-written book which is worth reading at a suitably leisurely pace and savouring every exquisite minute.” (Lifeboat) “For the general cruising fraternity, this slim paperback is highly recommended as the kind of book to have on board in case of enforced idleness in a sheltered anchorage while waiting for inclement weather to pass. Although it describes a world long gone, it nails much that is important, enjoyable and interesting about the cruising life.” (Flying Fish, 2018)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Racundra’s Third Cruise (Racundra Goes Inland); Prelude to Racundra’s Third Cruise: The dream, The first cruise, The second cruise, The Cruising Association, Getting married, Racundra returns to Riga; Postscript; Acknowledgements.
£13.49
Vintage Publishing This Game Of Ghosts
Book SynopsisJoe Simpson is the author of several best-selling books, of which the first, Touching the Void, won both the NCR award and the Boardman Tasker Award. His later books are This Game of Ghosts - the sequel to Touching the Void - Storms of Silence, Dark Shadows Falling, The Beckoning Silence and one previous novel, The Water People.Trade ReviewSimpson has a great way with words and his prose grips... A fascinating tale, wonderfully told -- Ranulph Fiennes * Sunday Times *This Game Of Ghosts is a strange, beautiful, bewildering and often very moving book... Simpson paints a warm, vivid picture of the climbing fraternity, and approaches a fusion of poetry and philosophy sometimes with his description of the impact on oneself of facing down the fear of dying; through this coming closer to understanding death, and thereby, joyously life * The List *His fame is not due to the incidents themselves so much as the brilliant way he writes about them. The result leaves an impression of total honesty and lets the intense excitement of the stories speak for themselves * Independent *This book is not so much about why we climb - Simpson can't answer that for himself, much less the rest of us - but why we take such risks for such fleeting rewards. Overall this is a great book - perhaps the most honest bit of climbing writing I have read -- John Sherman * Climbing *This is Simpson's rehabilitation. It is deeply honest, perplexed, confused, has no easy conclusions...This is not so much another climbing book as a psychological document, terrifying, challenging and extraordinary * Scotsman *
£15.49
Headline Publishing Group The Horses in My Life
Book SynopsisMonty Roberts is known as ''the man who listens to horses'' because of his amazing ability to understand and communicate with his equine partners. He has written this book to celebrate the horses throughout his life that have had a special significance: from his first mount, Ginger, through the champion show horses and sprinters, to those he is working with tirelessly today. THE HORSES IN MY LIFE gives a unique insight into his non-aggressive methods and how his relationship with each horse developed. It is an inspirational collection of vignettes that reveals his love and respect for these noble animals. We are invited not only to get to know the individual horses but to share the immense joy that Monty found with them.Trade ReviewThis is a decidedly superior offering for christmas stockings * The South Wales Argus *This is an excellent read which is thought provoking, entertaining and moving. * Aberdeen Press and Journal *
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group Thirty Miles from Paradise My Story
Book SynopsisOne of Britain''s greatest ever footballers, Bobby Lennox epitomises an era in which Celtic were the best and most successful football club in the UK. In May 1967, he and his fellow Lisbon Lions achieved footballing immortality when they lifted the European Cup - the first British side to do so. Lennox''s 300 goals for Celtic and Scotland make him the second-highest goalscorer in Celtic''s history and the highest since the Second World War. With the Scottish national side, Lennox famously scored the second goal in Scotland''s stunning 3-2 victory over England at Wembley in 1967, when the Scots became the first country to defeat the then world champions. In this definitive autobiography, Lennox recounts with his famous dry wit and openness, his part in these extraordinary achievements, revealing aspects of his career which, until now, he has never previously made public.
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Sweet Science
Book SynopsisTake a ringside seat next to A. J. Liebling at some of the greatest fights in history. Here is Joe Louis''s devastating final match; Sugar Ray Robinson''s dramatic comeback; and Rocky Marciano''s rise to heavyweight glory. The heated ringside atmosphere, the artistry of the great boxers and the blows and parries of the classic fights are all vividly evoked in a volume described by Sports Illustrated as ''the best American sports book of all time''.''A rollicking god among boxing writers ... before Tom Wolfe and Hunter S. Thompson were out of diapers, Liebling was taking his readers on excursions through the hidden and often hilarious levels of this bruised subculture ... the Master'' Los Angeles Times''Nobody wrote about boxing with more grace and enthusiasm'' The New York TimesTrade ReviewThe best American sports book of all time * Sports Illustrated *Nobody wrote about boxing with more grace and enthusiasm than Joe Liebling * The New York Times *
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The First and the Fastest
Book SynopsisComparing Robin Knox-Johnston’s and Ellen MacArthur’s famed round-the-world voyages
£17.00
Orion Publishing Co Behind the Curtain
Book Synopsis''EPIC'' Financial Times''PERCEPTIVE'' The Sunday Times''BLISSFUL'' Daily Telegraph''FASCINATING'' Independent on Sunday''TERRIFIC'' Henry Winter''EXCELLENT'' Simon KuperThe fascinating story of football in Eastern Europe following the collapse of the Berlin Wall, from the award-winning author of Inverting the PyramidFrom the war-ravaged streets of Sarajevo, where turning up for training involved dodging snipers'' bullets, to the crumbling splendour of Budapest''s Bozsik Stadium, where the likes of Puskás and Kocsis masterminded the fall of England, the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed immeasurably since the collapse of communism. Jonathan Wilson has travelled extensively behind the old Iron Curtain, viewing life beyond the fall of the Berlin Wall through the lens of football. Where once the state-controlled teams of the Eastern bloc passed their way with crisp efficiency - a sort of communist version of total football - to considerable success on the European and international stages, today the beautiful game in the East has been opened up to the free market, and throughout the region a sense of chaos pervades. The threat of totalitarian interference no longer remains; but in its place mafia control is generally accompanied with a crippling lack of funds. Jonathan Wilson goes in search of the spirit of Hungary''s ''Golden Squad'', charts the disintegration of the footballing superpower Yugoslavia, follows a sorry tale of corruption, mismanagement and Armenian cognac through the Caucasuses, reopens the case of Russia''s greatest footballer, Eduard Streltsov, and talks to Jan Tomaszewski about an autumn night at Wembley in 1973...BEHIND THE CURTAIN is the definitive story of football in Eastern Europe.Trade ReviewEpic... Wilson writes captivatingly with humour...anyone with an interest in eastern European sport will be consulting this book for years to come * FINANCIAL TIMES *A blissful book, lovingly and stylishly written * DAILY TELEGRAPH *With style and erudition, [Wilson] proves that football is a metaphor, an allegory, and much more than just a game * THE TIMES *There's everything you needed to know about football and plenty that you didn't... wittily observed travel writing. * WHEN SATURDAY COMES *This fascinating and perceptive travelogue includes a fine collection of anecdotes too colourful for fiction * SUNDAY TIMES *A terrific book -- Henry Winter * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Football is centred squarely within a fascinating socio-political context... There is plenty of humour too * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Compelling... he [Wilson] succeeds in going well beyond the lurid headlines, skilfully interweaving his own travel notes with forays into politics, culture and history * FOURFOURTWO *Enlightening * THE SCOTSMAN *An intriguing, entertaining history-cum-sports travelogue. **** * METRO *Wilson knows an immense amount about eastern European football and has crammed a lot into 300 pages. He writes well and has a lot of good stories * GUARDIAN *As absorbing as any post-war spy thriller * SUNDAY LIFE *Engrossing and funny travelogue-cum-social history * GLASGOW EVENING TIMES *Jonathan Wilson brilliantly plugs the gaps in our knowledge...an observant and witty guide to life in Eastern Europe * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *With style and erudition, [Wilson] proves that football is a metaphor, an allegory, and much more than just a game * THE TIMES *Enlightening * THE SCOTSMAN *
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group Close to the Wind
Book SynopsisPete Goss became a national and international hero when he rescued French yachtsman Raphael Dinelli as his boat sank beneath him in the round-the-world single-handed sailing race, the Vendee Globe, on Christmas Day 1996. In doing so Pete scuppered his own chances in the race but was awarded the Legion d''Honneur by France''s president and made a friend for life in Dinelli. Close to the Wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat, Aqua Quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that he had to perform on his own elbow and the aftermath of the rescue in the Southern Ocean.Trade ReviewCLOSE TO THE WIND - Quotes'Nothing Ian Fleming wrote has you wondering so anxiously how the hero is going to get out of this pickle' Independent'Parents, wives and sisters who buy this book for the family daredevil must read it first. It celebrates an ancient, beautiful way of being human.' Libby Purves in The Times'This is a wonderful book, a book to make the reader realise that he or she could never be a hero. I recommend it.' Michael Beaumont, Spectator'More impressive than fiction could ever be . . . compelling' Independent on Sunday'Goss takes you so vividly on board with him . . . he has a genuine talent for writing tense narrative.' Independent'The story of a brave man; a man who turned into the teeth of a hurricane to save the life of a fellow competitor in a single-handed round-the-world yacht race. A wonderful book. I recommend it.' Spectator'Just buy it, you'll love it, a real life adventure story' Royal Yachting Association'It is far from just a book about the Vendée events, but a soul-bearing autobiography' Western Morning News'His down-to-earth storytelling is gripping. His modesty is endearing. His dedication to a cause and the manner of achieving it are humbling and inspiring' Cambridge Evening News'A lot of people will be sending out for a copy of Close to the Wind to see if they can find out a little more about [Goss]. They will be richly rewarded.' Independent'A truly inspirational, incredible story. . . ' South Wales Argus'The story is a compelling one. Goss's prose is honest and unexaggerated.' Independent on Sunday'In my book, he will always be Pete Goss, BFBH: bona fide British hero' Tim Jeffrey in Daily Telegraph'Prose as trim as his vessel . . . incredible' Kirkus Reviews'Tense, fast-moving and illustrated with colour photographs that put you in the middle of the action' New York Times'His heroism and modesty redeem the gun-ho bits of this mesmerising memoir. Buy it' The Times'Goss writes about his experiences in a conversational and direct style that brings alive the terrors of the open sea' The Sunday Times
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Headline Publishing Group The Way It Was
Book SynopsisStanley Matthews was the most popular footballer of his era, the man who epitomised a generation of legendary players: Tom Finney, Nat Lofthouse, Billy Wright and many more. He was the first footballer ever to be knighted, the first European Footballer of the Year (at 41), and he played in the top division until he was 50 - and he will be forever remembered for his performance in the Matthews FA Cup final of 1953, when he inspired Blackpool to victory over Bolton. THE WAY IT WAS is a the fascinating memoir of a great footballer and the remarkable story of an extraordinary life, written in the last months of his life.Trade Review'...both a fascinating personal story and an evocation of a sporting world that has gone forever.' W MagazineThere is a heartfelt, elegiac quality [to] THE WAY IT WAS ... It is only a pity he is not here to see it published * Chris Maume, Independent *`A first summary of the life, on and off the pitch of England's greatest player' ExpressThe book is an appropriate and nearly always engrossing chronicle of an illustrious career, and good to have * Ian Hamilton, Sunday Telegraph *'his engrossing autobiography' Times 'impossible to imagine any of today's football stars ever producing a memoir half so interesting' Mail on SundayEspecially rewarding, though, are Stan's descriptions of his technical perfectionism * Brian Glanville, Sunday Times *A fascinating and amusing insight into the inner workings of football during its golden era * Saul David, Daily Telegraph *THE WAY IT WAS is a ticket to a different era, when the game wasn't saturated with money and men like Sir Stanley upheld sporting ideals * Mike Pattenden, Times *Brings vividly to life some of the greatest games of the time and features his perceptive analysis of the characters who illuminated the age * Independent *The story of one of the greatest footballers of all time ... is told in great detail and with an unexpected sense of humour. It is his vivid memory that makes THE WAY IT WAS such a good read * FourFourTwo *A gracefully crafted autobiography filled with entertaining anecdotes reflecting an age when the game was uncorrupted by greed and hooliganism * Birmingham Post *
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INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US 80 20 Triathlon
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Hyperion Sacred Hoops
Book SynopsisWith a new introduction, Phil Jackson's modern classic of motivation, teamwork and Zen insight.
£11.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Girl Outdoors: The Wild Girl’s Guide to
Book SynopsisAn adventurous best mate in book form, The Girl Outdoors is a rip-roaring guide to the wider, wilder world. Whether you’re going on a physically demanding expedition or making cordial from foraged berries, this beautiful book is packed with inspiring and attainable ideas and advice. Follow Sian’s guide to getting active outdoors, from mountain biking to climbing, surfing, kayaking and more. Planning a wild adventure? You’ll find chapters on everything from wild camping and cycle touring to holding mini festivals and scrumptious campfire recipes. Then we’re off round the world with trip-planning advice, essential kit lists and tips on long-term backpacking and working abroad. Scattered throughout are enticing ideas for global adventures, from swimming on Scottish islands to canoe camping in Canada. The Girl Outdoors warmly welcomes you to a wilder way of life and ensures you’ll never again have to experience FOMA (Fear Of Missing Adventures).Trade ReviewAll about finding happiness outside and championing easy adventures that we can all try. Sian covers it all from how to travel solo to specific suggestions for active women's holidays, plus advice on how to forage and cook in the wild, travel in a campervan, create a shelter, rock climb and take the perfect outdoor photo. * Project Calm *Lewis is as enthusiastic about campfire cooking as cliff jumping and cross-country skiing, and will inspire you to do whatever you fancy ... [her] chatty, can-do attitude and her intolerance of posers of all stripes is refreshing. -- Stephanie Cross * BBC Countryfile *
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OverTime Books Canadian Sports Quiz Book
Book SynopsisHow much do you know about our country''s amazing sports records, championships, Olympic feats, pro leagues and even scandals? Test yourself and see how much you know about: * Hockey * Golf * Baseball * Curling * Basketball * Soccer * Football * Tennis * The Olympics * Auto racing * Try answering a few of these: * Which team won the first Grey Cup? * Which First Nations player was the first to play in the NHL? * Which Canadian curler is known for the famous scream, ''''Hurry hard!''''? * Who is the highest ranked Canadian tennis player of all time? * And much more!
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Avalon Travel Publishing Moon Pacific Northwest Camping (Twelfth Edition):
Book SynopsisHidden mountain lakes, dramatic coastlines, or unforgettable national forests: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping has a spot for you. Inside you'll find:* A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from family-friendly car camping to secluded hike-ins, including dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible options* Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds* Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports* Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground* Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra is always on the move, having travelled more than a million miles across Washington, Oregon, and California over the past 25 years* Tips and Tools: Essentials like equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, as well as background information on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites* In-Depth Coverage: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping covers the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington Coast, Seattle and Puget Sound, the Northern and Southern Cascades, Northeastern Washington, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Rainier, Southeastern Washington, the Oregon Coast, Portland and the Willamette Valley, Mount Hood, and Northeastern and Southeastern OregonWhether you're a veteran or camping for the first time, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you ready to head out on your next adventure.Sticking to the RV? Try Moon West Coast RV Camping. Can't get enough of the Northwest? Try Moon Washington Camping or Moon Oregon Camping.
£15.29
Simon & Schuster Ltd Ventoux
Book Synopsis‘They’re all scared. Everybody’s afraid’ – Eddy Merckx ‘Nothing compares to the Ventoux’ – Lance Armstrong 'Heart-stirring and jaw-dropping in equal measure' – Tim Moore The French call Ventoux ‘the killer mountain’ and in 1967 it claimed its most famous victim, as former world champion Tom Simpson died near the summit during that year’s Tour de France. The terrible ascent of Ventoux’s south side encapsulates both the brutality and beauty of this cruel sport, but also highlights cycling’s ongoing battle to distance itself from its demons. Yet it was the legendary and extreme climb of Mont Ventoux that first inspired award-winning author Jeremy Whittle’s love of cycling, so much so that he bought a house in its shadows. Ventoux is his memoir to the Giant of Provence in which he reveals the little-known history of the VentTrade Review'Heart-stirring and jaw-dropping in equal measure' -- Tim Moore'Highly recommend Jeremy Whittle's Ventoux - a fascinating and expert insight into the mountain and into the current state of pro racing' -- Peter Cossins'My favourite sports book of this year. Really textured, well-written, atmospheric and intelligent.' -- Ed Pickering'A really excellent book' -- Richard Williams'A terrific book' -- Matt Dickinson'An intense hit. A must-read' -- Ned Boulting
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Quiller Publishing Ltd BHS Complete Horsemanship: Volume 1
Book SynopsisA great foundation for any aspiring equestrian, providing safe, modern and current foundations to progress from in the equestrian industry. Filled with practical knowledge in horse riding, knowledge and care, the first volume in the foundation series is a must for anyone looking to learn the highest standards of equestrianism from the world leading British Horse Society education team. Recommended reading for the British Horse Society Stage 1 award in horse care and riding for those wishing to start their career in the professional industry.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION — Page 7 SECTION 1: CARE — 9 Chapter 1: Horse Behaviour — 11Chapter 2: Safety around Horses —19 Chapter 3: Handling Horses — 29 Chapter 4: Identifying Horses — 43 Chapter 5: Horse Health and Welfare — 53 Chapter 6: Mucking Out — 63 Chapter 7: Feeding Horses — 73 Chapter 8: Grooming Horses — 87 Chapter 9 Rugs for Horses — 103 Chapter 10: Field Care — 115 Chapter 11: Tacking Up a Horse — 123 SECTION 2: RIDING — 139 Chapter 12: Riding a Horse on the Flat —141 WHAT’S NEXT — 175
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