Sport Books
Little, Brown Book Group A Life in Football My Autobiography
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Wrighty''s characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs'' Sunday TimesIan Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football.His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody''s dream. From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from ''boring, boring Arsenal'' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career.Ian will also frankly discuss how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, why music matters, breaking Arsenal''s goal-scoring record, racism, the unadulterated joy of playing alongside Dennis Trade ReviewWright's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs -- Julia Llewellyn Smith, Sunday TimesA warm and engaging read * Sunday Post *
£10.39
Thames and Hudson Ltd The Art of Climbing
Book SynopsisA dramatic collection of photographs revealing the world's most beautiful climbing locations, from Tsaranoro in Madagascar and Teplicke in the Czech Republic to Mount Huashan in China. The popularity of rock climbing is burgeoning across the globe, with dedicated communities practising everything from bouldering to sport climbing, top-roping to free soloing, in beautiful locations around the world. This stunning collection of climbing photography reveals the beauty of the sport from behind the lens, where patterned rock faces, vertical spires, honeycomb holds and sweeping landscapes of ochre, slate and snow all provide breath-taking visual drama. Capturing the beauty, theatre and emotions of a climb in a single shuttered moment invites the viewer to reflect, and meditative texts, written by the world's premier climbers and focusing on themes from intensity to environment, lines to roofs, trace the experience of being out on the rock face. A reference section includes practical details such as a glossary, grading table and list of selected routes. From the beauty of movement to the bounds of human endeavour, the splendour of landscapes and the allure of otherworldly formations, the art of rock climbing is shown in all its glories.
£24.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd 50 Knots You Need to Know: Learn 50 Knots for
Book SynopsisAttention all nerds, put down that laptop and pick up this brilliant guide to tying 50 must-know knots. If you're unaware of the difference between a Cow Hitch and a Marlinspike Hoop or a Running Bowline and a Square Lashing, all will be revealed in "50 Knots You Need to Know." Packed with step-by-step instructions, discover how to tie knots to get you through any situation, whether it's nautical knots for sailing adventures or shanks and hitches for camping or climbing weekends. You will learn simple knot-making techniques that can be used for all your nerdly pursuits. And once you've graduated from the easy stuff you can move on to the more serious examples, such as a make-shift rope halter to you can use to tame a wild beast or strong knots for securing and tying things together. Also included are a couple of pieces of rope, so you can start tying knows right away. But be warned, it's VERY addictive!
£9.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Marvelous: The Marvin Hagler Story
Book SynopsisMarvelous Marvin Hagler is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, he held the world title for 12 defences, including bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran which entered fistic folklore. From his wild early fights in the boxing wilderness of Brockton, Massachusetts, Brian and Damian Hughes trace the blazing trail of Hagler's career: the controversial defeats subsequently avenged, a riot-scarred title win in London, and his unification of the middleweight crown. Hagler became a huge favourite, taking on all comers while never taking a step back. And so to The Ring magazine's "greatest round of all time" against Hearns, his ferocious battle with Duran, and the still-controversial loss to his nemesis Leonard. Marvelous tells the story of Hagler's extraordinary life for the first time, separating truth from myth to get right to the heart of a complex and charismatic man.
£8.54
Sourcebooks, Inc 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot
Book SynopsisJustin J. Exner is an airline executive with a BA in aviation business from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He has played golf all over the world, and never makes a bad golf shot without a good reason. Justin golfs regularly and three-putts very frequently. He lives, works and worships with his family in Haymarket, Virginia.
£10.09
Pearson Education Limited BTEC Nationals Sport and Exercise Science Student
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£36.07
Daunt Books Kick the Latch
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£9.49
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Ionian: Corfu, Levkas, Cephalonia, Zakinthos and
Book SynopsisLike its companions West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian is ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are onboard for a relatively short time, but also for longer term cruisers on their own yachts who are looking for additional pilotage and background information for this popular cruising ground. As with all the Heikell guides, Ionian not only gives all the essential information you need but also exudes the charm and flavour of this corner of the Mediterranean. 'Heikell's style is easy to digest and gives pleasure in the details of the history, geography and social circumstances of the places described as well as the essential sailing information.' The Little Ship 'This book, as well as being a practical manual on Ionian cruising, seems to have absorbed much of the author's personal feelings regarding the charm which draws him back to it, and any reader who has had a whiff of the magic spell of the Greek islands will sense this, and inevitably renew the resolve to return and experience it once again in greater measure.' Nautical Magazine 'Rod Heikell nowadays is to the Mediterranean as gin is to tonic. It is difficult to imagine sailing there without one of his guides. Clear pilot notes, chartlets and plentiful illustrations, with entertaining commentaries on each place. Up-to-date observations on local and national regulations. The new edition does not disappoint. If one must choose, I would have no hesitation in recommending Heikell.' Cruising Association 'Rod has a knack for dropping in snippets of interest and colour to give the reader a feel for the atmosphere of each port or bay.' Yachting Monthly 'Like all Rod Heikell's pilots, it is also a travel guide in its own right.' Ionian Magazine 'The sailing directions are particularly useful when entering the smaller anchorages and harbours, for which little information is to be found on charts, and include excellent harbour plans and top quality aerial photographs.' Flying Fish Magazine (Ocean Cruising Club)Table of ContentsCovering the coast and islands southwards from Corfu to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion, this much-loved guide contains more detail of many of the smaller anchorages and harbours than are comprehensively covered in Rod Heikell's Greek Waters Pilot.
£22.46
Rodale Press Inc. The Champion's Comeback: How Great Athletes
Book SynopsisLeading sports psychologist Jim Afremow, author of the successful debut, The Champion's Mind, knows what makes good athletes great. Especially When they come back to win after facing devastating injuries, tough obstacles, or seemingly insurmountable odds. Now, in The Champion's Comeback, he offers winning strategies for athletes of any skill level or age to get mentally psyched for competition, quickly rebound after a loss, and overcome injuries (and the fear of re-injury). In clear, engaging language, Afremow explores the psychology of commitment and shows readers how to develop the core confidence of repeat champions. Featuring unique tips and advice, including guided imagery scripts, easy-to-follow mental training exercises, and motivating stories of famous "comeback" athletes, The Champion's Comeback is the ultimate athlete's handbook, encouraging readers not only to stay in the game, but to achieve greatness, no matter what.Trade Review“The Champion’s Comeback is full of difference making mental insights. The materials, like the 7L’s, are innovative and often presented in the best learning mode – make the points and explain with outstanding examples. Championships earned include confronting failures and using them to improve: Jim Afremow has given us the “comeback” factors in an important and entertaining read!” --TONY LA RUSSA, MLB Hall of Famer, 3x World Series Champion“For athletes, with each competition and every practice come new challenges to overcome and new opportunities to grow. In this book, Jim gives you the roadmap for making the most of those moments and sets you up to overcome it all, no matter how big orsmall your comeback is. I loved taking an inside look at the mind of incredible athletes. All their tools for success are right here in your hands. What you do with them is up to you!”—REBECCA SONI, Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Founder of RISE Elite Athletes“I have had a chance to read The Champion’s Comeback a couple of times now and love it. It was interesting to read and then look back on different times in my career. I highly recommend this book.”-- GRANT FUHR, National Hockey League Hall of Famer“I highly recommend The Champion's Comeback for all walks of life. The book has great quotes and real life examples that can help any team, athlete or organization perform better. I know I will be a better coach after reading this book.”-- ERIC MUSSELMAN, Head Coach Nevada Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball“Jim Afremow has done it again! The Champion’s Comeback showcases a mental road-map to greatness in the face of adversity. It’s a must read for coaches or athletes striving to build confidence and enhance performance.”--SUE PHILLIPS, Head Coach 2014 USA Basketball Women’s U17 World Championship Team“The Champion’s Comeback will take your mindset to the next level. If there is one thing I learned over my 17 year track and field career, it is that the mind is what will always make the difference. This book is packed with knowledge for any athlete, coach or entrepreneur who is wanting to step their mindset up to the next level.”--IAN WARNER, 2012 Olympian and Owner of BounceBackEntrepreneurs.com"At some point, and likely right NOW, all of us are in need of a comeback. But how do we get started? And where can we get help? The Champion's Comeback by Jim Afremow is your playbook. Using stories and strategies from the greats, Jim simplifies the steps to get started, adjust your mindset, form beliefs,overcome setbacks, and ultimately achieve your Champion's Comeback. Definitely a recommended read."--JOE JACOBI, Olympic gold medalist and Chief Executive Officer for USACanoe/Kayak“The Champion's Comeback is a must read for any athlete striving to achieve. Jim deals with pressure and the fear of failure head on. His well-written and simple advice is accompanied by extensive tangible examples to maximize performance when under pressure. This is applicable for all ages, abilities and situations--for the athlete, coach or even those in the business world.”--DICK GOULD, Director of Tennis, Stanford University, Coach of 17 NCAA Championship teams"The power of positivity and theright mental approach is crucial in any sports field and in life in general. Dr. Afremow’s book The Champion’s Comeback can help lead you in the right direction."--BEN HENDERSON, Mixed Martial Artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion“The Champion’s Comeback has not only inspired us to re-frame our retirement from professional sports but also has empowered us to inspire the next generation of elite athletes through the daily rigors of competitive sports.”--LAUREN & RYAN MARIANO, RPM Sand Volleyball
£19.55
Quarto Publishing PLC The Secret Life of Fish
Book SynopsisAn exploration into the untold lives of 50 of the most compelling fish living in our oceans and waterways.
£15.29
International Marine Publishing Co Sailing a Serious Ocean Sailboats Storms Stories
Book Synopsis"I know you'll want to read more after you finish Sailing a Serious Ocean. And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean." -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF ROUNDING THE HORNAfter sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his oftenchallengingvoyages. Now you can take a seat next to John--at a lesser cost--and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure.In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them. His tales of storm encounters and other ex
£17.99
Penguin Books Ltd No Way Down Life and Death on K2
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING, TERRIFYING STORY OF A BRUTAL STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL ON THE UPPER SLOPES OF THE HIMALAYAN K2, THE WORLD''S MOST HOSTILE TERRAIN. ''Unputdownable. A portrait of extreme courage, folly and loss, leavened by a small dose of survival'' Financial Times________________K2, August 1st, 2008. Thirty climbers are attempting the summit of the most savage mountain on Earth. They make it. But before they start their descent an ice shelf collapses, sweeping away their ropes. It is dark. Their lines are gone. They are low on oxygen. And it is getting very, very cold. How many will make it down alive?________________ ''A gripping hour-by-hour dissection of events in the Western Himalayas over three deadly days. A fitting shelfmate to the modern classic Into Thin Air. A cracking read'' Sunday Times''The best mountain-disaster memoir since Into Thin ATrade ReviewRiveting and powerful; an extraordinary story of an extraordinary tragedy. Reading No Way Down is the closest you can come to being on the summit of K2 on that fateful day -- Sir Ranulph FiennesA gripping hour-by-hour dissection of events in the Western Himalaya over three deadly days... a fitting shelfmate to the modern classic Into Thin Air -- Brian Schofield * Sunday Times *Stories of heroism, sadness and extraordinary endurance against all the odds are woven into a thrilling drama -- Christopher Hudson * Daily Mail *Unputdownable... a portrait of extreme courage, folly and loss, leavened by a small dose of survival' * Financial Times *Artfully and assiduously pieces together an account of a fractious day in brutal real time. Fatality by fatality... devastating * New York Times *A tour de force of a book...a triumph of storytelling * Associated Press *Probably the best mountain-disaster memoir since Into Thin Air * Mail on Sunday *One of the best books I've ever read. But take it to the beach at your peril - it's impossible to put down. Sunburn is guaranteed * Outdoor Science *
£10.44
Ordnance Survey North York Moors Map Western Area Ordnance
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
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
Welbeck Publishing Group The Little Book of Arsenal: Over 170 hotshot
Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Arsenal is a hotshot collection of words of wit and wisdom by and about the managers, players and officials who have passed through the marble halls of Highbury. From Herbert Chapman to the appointment of Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker manager, via the likes of Bertie Mee, George Graham and Arsene Wenger, from one Double to another, and from Ted Drake to Charlie George, Frank McLintock, Liam Brady, Tony Adams, Dennis Bergkamp. Thierry Henry, Jack Wilshere, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Nicolas Pepe, here are more than 170 hot-shot quotations for the avid Gooner. Enjoy the humour and poignancy as The Little Book of Arsenal takes you through the highs and lows of the club''s fortunes on the pitch and savour some great moments. As England Rugby International and broadcaster Stuart Barnes says: ''I did not have a choice, but I am so glad I was born an Arsenal supporter.''
£6.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Racing Post Quiz Book
Book SynopsisHow well do you know your racing? You follow the form, share in the agony of defeat and the elation of success, but how much of that information do you remember? The Racing Post Quiz Book will provide hours of entertainment and challenge horse racing know-it-alls to prove themselves. Categories range from where this uniquely historic sport started right up to the modern day, taking in the best horses, most successful trainers, the heroic jockeys and many more besides. With 1,000 questions, many fiendish, some infuriating, this is the ultimate test for any racing fan.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Ruck Me Ive written another book
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£15.00
Ordnance Survey Staffordshire
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£11.69
Ordnance Survey The Cheviot Hills Map Jedburgh Wooler Ordnance
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Stroud Tetbury Malmesbury Map Cotswolds
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Chiltern Hills East Map High Wycombe Maidenshead
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey Hadrians Wall Map Haltwhistle Hexham Ordnance
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
£11.69
Ordnance Survey The English Lakes NorthWestern Area Map Keswick
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£11.69
Ordnance Survey Kings Lynn Downham Swaffham Map Weatherproof
Book SynopsisOS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer - Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS Explorer Active range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
£15.29
Transworld Publishers Ltd And God Created Cricket
Book SynopsisCricket defines Englishness like no other national pastime. From its earliest origins in the sixteenth century (or an early version played by shepherds called creag in the 1300s), through the formation of the MCC and the opening of Lord''s cricket ground in 1787, to the spread of county cricket in the next century, when the Wisden Cricketers'' Almanack was first published and the Ashes series was born, this simple sport of bat and ball has captured the imagination of the masses. Throughout its 500-year history, cricket has been a mirror for society as a whole, reflecting the changes that have brought us from the quintessential village green to Freddie Flintoff''s pedalo, from W G Grace to Monty Panesar, via a fair number of eccentrics, heroes and downright villains.William Hill Award-winning writer Simon Hughes, no mean player himself, has lived and breathed cricket his whole life and now takes his analytical skills and typically irreverent eye to charting theTrade ReviewExcellent and innovative * Richie Benaud *The culture and history of the game are amusingly brought out in an enormously jolly book by one of our best cricket writers, Simon Hughes. Its very title - And God Created Cricket - appropriately echoes the near-religious fervour with which many of us regard, or used to regard, the game. With his usual combination of authority and wit, Mr Hughes guides us through all the great tales of the game, from the earliest days to the present: a story he characterises as our having invented the game, and others having learned swiftly how to beat us at it -- Simon Heffer * Daily Telegraph *An appreciation of the past is more generally found among cricket devotees than those of any other sport, a fact understood perfectly by Simon Hughes in And God Created Cricket. Hughes takes us on a breathless tour through cricket history, the great players, personalities, matches and events. He never slackens pace or dwells on the dry details of the scoreboard; the next entertaining anecdote is always waiting in the next paragraph -- Richard Whitehead * The Times *A lively romp through cricketing history... Hughes is a spirited and entertaining guide through the vicissitudes of God's own sport... brilliant and hilarious -- Jim White * Daily Telegraph *Do we really need yet another history of cricket? Yes, if it's as perkily written as this. The former Middlesex quickie has strung the story of "the greatest game on earth" (his words, but we agree) together in entertaining, conversational manner, and he is as sound on players past as present and acute on some of today's greats... A fresh trip down a well-trodden path -- Simon Redfern * Independent on Sunday *
£10.79
Ebury Publishing Eleven Rings
Book SynopsisPHIL JACKSON is arguably the greatest coach in the history of the NBA. His reputation was established as head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989-1998; during his tenure, Chicago won six NBA titles. His next team, the Los Angeles Lakers, won five NBA titles, from 2000 to 2010. He holds the record for the most championships in NBA history as a player and a head coach. He also has the highest winning percentage of any NBA coach (.704). Jackson was a player on the 1970 and 1973 NBA champion New York Knicks. In 2007 Jackson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition to Eleven Rings, he is also the author of Maverick,Sacred Hoops, and, with his friend Charley Rosen, More Than a Game.
£13.49
Anness Publishing Learn How to Ride a Horse
Book SynopsisMaster the essentials of horse riding and improve your technique with this professional course, from getting started to achieving excellence.
£11.70
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd Reluctant Hero The John Holmes Story
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£13.99
Christopher Goddard A Walking Guide to Haworth
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£7.49
Hodder Education My Revision Notes AQA Alevel PE Second Edition
Book SynopsisSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.My Revision Notes for AQA A-level PE will help students:- Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for- Extend understanding with our regular ''Now test yourself,'' tasks and answers- Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our ''Making links'' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities- Plan and manage a succ
£20.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Brutal
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£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton My Sporting Life
Book Synopsis''Like my father before me, I believe that both the playing and watching of sport can teach us important lessons about ourselves by providing practical instruction in co-operation, tests of resolve and temper''Michael Parkinson was destined to spend his life in sport. Introduced at a young age to cricket and football by his father, he rose through the ranks of Barnsley cricket alongside Dickie Bird and Geoffrey Boycott. But while they went on to find fame on the field, he found a career watching, writing and talking about sport.My Sporting Life is Sir Michael''s love letter to sport, to the heroes and legends of his Yorkshire youth, to the characters of the international games he watched and wrote about, and to the very idea of sport itself. With warm, humorous anecdotes about many icons of sport, from Shane Warne to George Best and Muhammad Ali to Fred Trueman, Sir Michael Parkinson reflects on his life writing about his one great passion.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR MICHAEL PARKISON:A lovely kind of nostalgia, which colourises the black and white of yesteryear * The Oldie Review *He writes about them all with wonderful precision and a powerful evocation * Radio Times *A quietly impressive book, which does something most celebrity autobiographies shy away from: it seeks the truth and, more often than not, finds it * Mail, on Like Father, Like Son *A joyous, breezy read . . . It is also beautifully written * Daily Telegraph on Parky *Funny and self-deprecating and just as laid-back as he is on camera * Independent on Parky *Engrossing and entertaining * Irish Time on Parky *
£10.44
Transworld Publishers Ltd Illuminated By Water: Nature, Memory and the
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Award 2022Growing up in Shetland with its myriad lochs and burns, Malachy Tallack and his brother would roam the island in search of trout, and in so doing discovered a sense of freedom, of wonder - and an abiding passion.But why is it that fishing - or the mere contemplation of catching a fish - can be so thrilling and so captivating?Why is it that time spent beside water can be imprinted so sharply in memory?Why is it that what seems a simple act - of casting a line, waiting and hoping - can leave so much room for mystery?Here award-winning author and singer-songwriter Malachy Tallack tells the story of his own infatuation with fishing, a pastime that has brought him joy (and frustration) since early childhood. And in bringing together memoir, nature writing and reflections on culture and history, he explores why angling means so much to so many.Beautifully written and hugely engaging, it is a book about attention, about nature, and that sense of wonder; it is about a way of engaging with the world, of reaching out - and feeling it reach back.Trade ReviewMalachy Tallack writes as deftly as he casts a fly. This book is illuminated by water, but also by philosophy, experience and a profound sympathy for the natural world. A delight. -- LUKE JENNINGS, author of the Killing Eve novelsA love letter to still, dark lochs and sparkling trout rivers; an account of a fascination and that deep-down draw we feel towards the water's edge. Tallack's beautiful book is full of interest, passion, and rich, buttery description. Wade into it, and let it flow through you. -- CAL FLYN, author of Islands of AbandonmentA masterfully told fisherman's tale, which gets closer than most to grasping that slippery thing beyond the fish itself: the reason we are drawn to water, and what fishing can teach us. -- JEREMY WADE, author and presenter of 'River Monsters'A memoir with a difference, beautifully evocative, suffused with the calm of many days spent fishing and thinking in tranquillity. The perfect gift for anglers everywhere. -- GAVIN FRANCIS, author of Island DreamsA beautifully meandering meditation on the mysterious allure of fishing. From windswept lochs to sluggish canals, Malachy Tallack grapples with big ethical issues about our place in the natural world as deftly as he does the fish. -- LEE SCHOFIELD, author of Wild Fell…
£10.44
Benbella Books The Last Hart Beating
£22.46
Birlinn General The Bone Cave: A Journey through Myth and Memory
Book SynopsisThis is a book about stories – old stories of people and place, and of the more-than-human world. A vivid account of a journey through the Scottish Highlands, The Bone Cave follows a series of folktales and myths to the places in which they’re set. Travelling mostly on foot, and camping along the way amid some of Scotland’s most beautiful and rugged landscapes, Dougie Strang encounters a depth of meaning to the tales he tracks – one that offers a unique perspective on place, culture, land ownership and ecological stewardship, as well as insights into his own entanglement with place. Dougie sets out on his walk at the beginning of October, which also marks the start of the red deer rut. The bellowing of stags forms the soundtrack to his journey and is a reminder that, as well as mapping invisible landscapes of story, he is also exploring the tangible, living landscape of the present.Trade Review'This is a glorious read: measured, insightful, wistful and replete with meaning... a gem of a book' * Scottish Field *'The Bone Cave is a meditation on the move; a listening to the voices of bird, wind and river, a holding onto tree and stone, a watching of deer. And in the fullness of presence to this landscape, it summons the spirits that inhabit story and place. As Strang pitches his tent across the Highlands, kindling fire and memory, he draws us into the enfolded layers of landscape, wildlife and folktale that tell us who we were and yet might be. Wise and wonderful' -- Merryn Glover, author of The Hidden Fires'I loved The Bone Cave. I loved tracing Dougie Strang’s journey through the Highlands on maps and in my mind. The places he describes come alive through his attentive, respectful presence, his affinity for the landscape, and his ability to infuse his travelogue with history, stories, memoir and folklore. It is an inspiring and beautiful book' -- James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air and Raptor'Dougie Strang will guide you through the "carrying stream" of places, stories and deep time. Go confidently! You are in the hands of one of Scotland’s finest navigators' -- Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul and Poacher’s Pilgrimage'Much more than a travelogue... it's the author's exploration of the connections between the places he visits and elements of Scottish folklore that make this such a special book' * Undiscovered Scotland *'A mesmerising journey through remote Scotland, full of myth and self-reflection' -- David Robinson * Books from Scotland *'a sensitive exploration of land, time, modernity and masculinity... ache[s] with a profound, not-quite-lost connection to Earth' * The New Statesman *'Although the book shines with folk tales and quirky lore, it doesn’t shy away from the real tragedy of the Highlands, where people remain dispossessed and land-ownership and ecological destruction remain a brutal fact of life' * Bella Caledonia *'A fascinating insight into the ways in which landscape and folklore are intertwined here in Scotland... The ways in which these stories are linked to the landscape - and to the daily lives of the people who used to inhabit it - are expertly teased out by Strang' -- Roger Cox * The Scotsman *'A unique perspective on place, land, ownership and ecological stewardship... a beautiful book' * Oban Times *'Excellent book' -- Kathleen Jamie'A lovely well-written book... I really enjoyed my dip into Scottish folklore, the landscape that houses its memories and the tramping of the author’s boots on soggy ground' -- Mark Avery
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Fear Less: How to Win Your Way in Work and Life
Book Synopsis'Pippa Grange has something to teach all of us when it comes to letting go of perfectionism and anxiety, and living with open hearts rather than clenched fists. Fear Less is a total game-changer.' Brené BrownIf we were truly free from fear, what could we achieve?We strive for success, but we are rarely happy. The more we try to win - putting on a brave face for work or family - the more we risk losing ourselves. And even reaching our goals can feel strangely hollow. The culprit? Fear. It makes us anxious, or shameful, or turns us into perfectionists. We pretend to be someone else while aiming for a status that's never truly satisfying.There is another way. A way to find our true voice, to win on our own terms. Building that open mindset is at the heart of this mould-breaking book by Dr Pippa Grange, the psychologist who helped transform the England team, taking them all the way to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.In Fear Less, Pippa Grange shows all of us how, by starting to live with less fear, we can find our real passions and deeper fulfilment. Her simple manifesto enables us to replace stress with courage, and connect with the people around us on a far deeper level.This type of success isn't about trophies or beating others, it's about winning at the very deepest level: winning from within. It's time to fear less.Trade ReviewSo many of our negative emotions are ultimately driven by fear. In this incredibly personal, powerful book, Pippa Grange shows us how to face our fears and live free, fulfilled lives. A revelation. * Fearne Cotton *Any of us, including the world’s top sports stars, can be held back by fear of failure. Dr Pippa Grange helps us tell different stories about ourselves, so we can be happier, more successful, and more connected to those we love * Dr Rangan Chatterjee *Dr Pippa Grange astutely diagnoses fear as our deepest inner block to self-expression, joy, and success. In this upbeat, compelling book she provides an effective antidote. * Dr Gabor Maté, author of When The Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress *[Fear Less] encourages us to look at our sources of fear, know them and even embrace them so that we may live with more emotional freedom. I recommend this book * Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass *This book might just change your life. Pippa Grange promises freedom from whatever it is that holds you back. Practical, powerful, profound * James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life *
£9.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Home of the Hammers: West Ham United's 112 Years
Book SynopsisWest Ham United's move to the new Olympic Stadium ended a 114-year stay at the Boleyn Ground. The spiritual home of some of football's greatest heroes: Bobby Moore, Billy Bonds, Trevor Brooking and Frank Lampard were just a few who made their name there, and revelled in its close-knit east London atmosphere. With the club anthem 'Bubbles' ringing around the stands, the Boleyn Ground had a raw flavour of its own. There were unforgettable afternoons fashioned by the club's two greatest managers, Ron Greenwood and John Lyall; fabulous nights under the lights, as the tightly-packed confines of the ground made it the most intense of stadiums; wonderful evenings competing against the best in Europe, such as beating Eintracht Frankfurt on a mud-heap of a pitch. Now it is gone, but the magic, the fervour, the triumphs, the disappointments and the special brand of humour which flourished there is captured here in all its glory. With full access to The Times archives and stunning photographic collection, lifelong Hammers fan John Dillon has penned the definitive history of the Home of the Hammers.
£999.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Leeds United Collection: A History of the
Book SynopsisThe Leeds United Collection takes you on a fascinating multi-coloured journey through the club's history from 1919 to the present day. With stunning photos of unique match-worn Leeds shirts and other paraphernalia, the book tells the Whites' story alongside anecdotes, interviews and quotes from many big names. See home and away shirts worn by Leeds legends from various eras including Billy Bremner and Albert Johanneson, David Batty, Gary Speed, Peter Lorimer, Paul Madeley, Paul Reaney, Norman Hunter, Mick Jones, Allan Clarke, Frank and Eddie Gray, Terry Yorath, John Sheridan, Ian Baird, Fabian Delph, Kalvin Phillips, Pablo Hernandez and many more. These superb images are brought to life with commentary on title- and trophy-winning seasons, plus promotion-winning campaigns. There are also interviews with Eddie Gray, Howard Wilkinson, Pablo Hernandez, Allan Clarke, Tony Currie, Jermaine Beckford, Aidan Butterworth, Simon Grayson, Brian Deane, Rod Wallace, Dominic Matteo and many more. This is a book no true Whites fan should be without.Table of ContentsRobert Endeacott is a respected writer, novelist and occasional artist, producing many works related to his team. His novels include One Northern Soul, No More Heroes, Dirty Leeds, After Extra Time (Dirty Leeds Uncut), Disrepute - Revie's England and The Gigante. His factual works include A Celebration - the Official Centenary Book. Ben Hunt is a leading Leeds United collector and possibly the only owner of a Leeds United museum.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Another Hundred of the Best
Book SynopsisDarlington FC fan Paul Hodgson pays tribute to 100 of the Quakers' most memorable players from more than half a century of supporting the club. A roller-coaster ride that any lover of football will enjoy and spanning the 1970s to the present day, the book is a must' for every Darlo fan.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Greatest of Great Escapes
Book SynopsisThe Greatest of Great Escapes: Rotherham United's Finest Hour is the story of one of the most astounding comebacks in modern football a true underdog tale that captured the imagination of football fans everywhere. The book relives the twists and turns that punctuated Rotherham's resurgence.
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Green London
Book SynopsisFrom parks and rivers to heaths and woodlands, explore London''s most wonderful natural spaces and uncover the green corridors that link them, with this beautifully illustrated and entertaining walking guide.For many Londoners, now is a time like no other for walking, exploring and finding refuge in the capital''s green spaces. What is not so well known is that these amazing places can be interconnected to form ''green walkways'', by using old railway tracks, towpaths and riverside walks.In Green London, David Fathers shows walkers not only how to plan walks through green spaces and corridors but what is to be seen along the way. Featuring beautifully illustrated pages and intricate maps, each of the 14 walks featured describes:- Well-known landmarks, buildings and aspects- Famous people connected with the area- Historical events that have occurred nearby- Types of trees and wildlife to be found on the route- Sections of the Capital Ring- Underground and railway links- The distance covered on each pageJoin David Fathers once again as he journeys through London''s glorious green spaces in Green London, a book that is sure to be loved and appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
£12.34
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd The Shell Channel Pilot: South coast of England,
Book SynopsisFollowing the pioneering work of the legendary Adlard Coles, the book was passed to Captain John Coote RN in 1982. In his comparatively short, ten-year tenure, John Coote expanded the coverage from the English coast to include northern France. He also applied a characteristic humour to the shoreside aspect of the text which has been enthusiastically adopted by Tom Cunliffe, the present and third compiler of this unique work. This is a revised 8th edition published by Imray under Cunliffe's hand. 'Shell' is more than a harbour guide. It also provides a reassuring hand on the shoulder for Channel navigation, with useful passage notes gleaned from the compiler's personal experience of more than 40 years running the tides and finding the eddies. His frank remarks regarding harbour and recreational facilities have long been relied upon by sailors of all generations and nationalities. While leading to some enlightening secrets, they have been known to cause landlords whose establishments fall short of the required standard to lose the will to live. Working with harbourmasters and a dedicated group of carefully selected yachtsmen and women, Cunliffe has kept this pilot as up to date as is humanly possible. More than being technically sound, which is to be expected from a Yachtmaster Examiner, the book is also a thoroughly enjoyable read. Imray Digital Charts: Free mobile download A voucher code to download the relevant Imray digital charts into Imray Navigator (our app for iOS and Android) is included with the paper edition of this book.
£999.99
Soccer Books Ltd The Yearbook of European Football 20252026
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£41.36
Rockfax Ltd Costa Blanca Rockfax 2026
£33.26
Turtle Press,U.S. Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to
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£25.19
Royal Yachting Association RYA Day Skipper Handbook - Motor
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£16.62
Northern Eye Books North Wales Coast Path Map: 1:25,000 scale
Book SynopsisOne of seven handy, lightweight, pocket sized map bookscovering the whole of the 870 mile/1400 kilometre Wales Coast Path. This volume covers North Wales from Chester to Bangor and includes enhanced large scale (1:25,000) Ordnance Survey mapping in a handy atlas format, with extracts from large scale Explorer maps 266, 265, 264 and OL17. The official route of the Wales Coast Path is highlighted and on-map symbols show amenities at main towns and villages. There is an introduction and additional useful information.
£9.49
Y Lolfa In the Dragons Den
£18.90
