Sport Books
Porter Press International Ultimate Ford GT40 The Definitive History Vol 1
£308.75
Brown Dog Books Oxford Brookes A Sporting Miracle
Book SynopsisOxford Brookes University Boat Club has risen from obscurity to being acclaimed as probably the best rowing club in the world, winning no less than 13 titles at Henley Royal Regatta in the last two years. With a historical overview and photographs, this book lifts the lid on how the inspirational coaches have taken Brookes to the very top of rowing
£14.39
Cicerone Press Walking in Abruzzo: Gran Sasso, Maiella and
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 40 day walks in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Exploring the wild region near Rome, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking May through October. Routes range from 4-25km (2-16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours. Key bases include L’Aquila, Sulmona, Castel di Sangro, and the Maiella and Gran Sasso national parks and Sirente-Velino regional park. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, access and accommodation Highlights include Val di Rose, the Prati di Tivo, and Corno Grande Information given on local geology and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Location of walks Introduction Abruzzo Geological history Human history Animals and birds Plants and flowers Food and drink Walking in Abruzzo When to go Getting there Getting around Places to base yourself Daily essentials Maps Using this guide Advice for the trail The Maiella National Park Walk 1 Fara San Martino gorge and Val Serviera Walk 2 The hermitage of San Bartolomeo di Legio Walk 3 Monte Morrone from Passo San Leonardo Walk 4 Morrone di Pacentro and Monte Mileto Walk 5 The Orfento valley Walk 6 Caramanico and the Orfento gorge Walk 7 Monte Amaro from Lama Biancha Walk 8 Monte Amaro from La Maielletta Walk 9 Monte Amaro from Fonte Romana Walk 10 The Alento valley above Serramonacesca Walk 11 Monte Porrara ridge Corno Grande and Campo Imperatore Walk 12 Monte Prena and Monte Camicia Walk 13 Santo Stefano and Rocca Calascio Walk 14 The west summit of Corno Grande Walk 15 The east summit of Corno Grande Walk 16 Campo Pericoli and Pizzo Cefalone Walk 17 Monte Bolza ridge Walk 18 Pietracamela and Prati di Tivo Walk 19 Monte Corvo and the Val Chiarino Monti Della Laga Walk 20 Monte di Mezzo circuit from Campotosto Walk 21 Cima della Laghetta and Monte Gorzano The Abruzzo National Park Walk 22 Villetta Barrea and Civitella Alfedena Walk 23 The Val di Rose Walk 24 Monte La Meta and the Mainarde crest Walk 25 La Terratta Walk 26 The Scanno town and lake loop Walk 27 Serra del Campitello and Monte Godi Walk 28 Monte Marsicano Walk 29 Colli Alti and Bassi from Pescasseroli Sulmona Valley and Monte Genzana Walk 30 Anversa degli Abruzzi and Castrovalva Walk 31 Monte Mattone from Pettorano sul Gizio Walk 32 Monte Genzana from Pettorano sul Gizio Walk 33 A tour of the Valle del Gizio The Sirente-Velino Regional Park Walk 34 Monte Sirente Walk 35 The Celano gorge via Fonte degli Innamorati Walk 36 Monte Velino Walk 37 Monte Ocre Walk 38 Fontecchio and Pagliare di Tione Walk 39 The Navelli plain The Simbruini Regional Park Walk 40 Monte Viglio Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Further access information Appendix C Italian-English glossary Appendix D Useful contacts
£15.26
Hyperion American Kings
£22.94
HarperCollins Publishers Golf Is Hard
Book SynopsisOne of golf's most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world's most infuriating sport.
£11.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd They Came They Saw They Conquered
Book SynopsisThey Came, They Saw, They Conquered is a celebration of the late 1980s and 90s, when Italian football dominated Europe. It explores an era when Italian teams routinely won European silverware, while the world's most gifted players strutted their stuff in Serie A. Everything about Italian football was cool.
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coaching Basketball For Dummies
Book SynopsisSo you're thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You're in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you're a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Youth Basketball 7 Chapter 1: Teaching Basketball to Children 9 Chapter 2: Preparing for a Successful Season 17 Chapter 3: Covering the Basketball Basics 31 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Parents 51 Part II: Building Your Basketball Coaching Skills 67 Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 69 Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 85 Chapter 7: Game Day 103 Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 121 Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 131 Chapter 9: Teaching the Offensive Fundamentals 133 Chapter 10: Teaching the Defensive Fundamentals 155 Chapter 11: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 177 Chapter 12: Coaching Offense 101 195 Chapter 13: Coaching Defense 101 213 Chapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 231 Part IV: Moving On to Advanced Basketball Strategies 247 Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 249 Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 265 Chapter 17: Zoning In on Advanced Drills 281 Part V: Shooting for the Extra Points 291 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Injury Free 293 Chapter 19: Challenges Every Coach Faces 311 Chapter 20: Coaching a Travel Team 327 Part VI: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 21; Ten (Or So) Things to Say to Your Team before the Game 339 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Stay Realistic When Coaching Children 343 Index 347
£16.14
The Crowood Press Ltd This is Fencing!: Advanced Training and
Book Synopsis'This is fencing!' is a rally call heard in training centres around the country. Coined by experienced GB fencing coach, Ziemowit Wojciechowski, it embodies the passion, skill and dedication needed to excel at an international level. As one of the world's most renowned foil coaches, achieving Olympic podium success and top world rankings for his fencers, Ziemowit has sustained a long and successful career, which he now unpacks in this comprehensive guide. Using real life examples and case studies, This is Fencing! offers detailed approaches to training, tactics and exercises in the foil, providing key insights into how to create both individual and club training sessions. Key topics include: the core principles of coaching, training and performance; aspects of an individual lesson; detailed examples of footwork exercises; physical and psychological preparation and practical tactical advice during competitions.
£21.60
Harvey Map Services Ltd Pennine Way North: Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk
Book SynopsisThe Pennine Way is a National Trail. It follows the backbone of England from the Peak District to the Scottish borders. It is one of the toughest UK long distance footpaths, and forms part of the European Footpath Network. The Pennine Way was Britains first National Trail, opened in 1965. Just 2 HARVEY maps cover the whole 268 mile route. Each covers a section of the Way suitable for a comfortable week of walking. Each starts and finishes near public transport, so no hassle with getting lifts. Each also contains lots of information and useful telephone numbers to assist the walker with planning. Pennine Way North covers the route from Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm. Information on finding accommodation, camping and food. Directions to the start. Also Ranger Service contact numbers and enlargements of towns/villages showing facilities available and tips on weather and clothing. Detailed mapping, full legend. National Grid - can be used with GPS.
£15.68
HarperCollins Publishers Jog on
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBella's brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book' Joe LycettPerfect for resetting a glum January mindset' Alexandra HeminsleyMy kind of role model' Ben FogleDivorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in tears. She could barely find the strength to get off the sofa, let alone piece her life back together. Until one day she did something she had never done of her own free will she pulled on a pair of trainers and went for a run.That first attempt didn't last very long. But to her surprise, she was back out there the next day. And the day after that. She began to set herself achievable goals to run 5k in under 30 minutes, to walk to work every day for a week, to attempt 10 push-ups in a row. Before she knew it, her mood was lifting for the first time in years.In Jog On, Bella explains with hilarious and unfiltered honesty how she used running to battle crippling anxiety and depression, without having to sacrifice her main loves: booze, cigarettes and ice cream. With the help of a supporting cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople and friends, she shares a wealth of inspirational stories, research and tips that show how exercise often can be the best medicine. This funny, moving and motivational book will encourage you to say jog on' to your problems and get your life back on track no matter how small those first steps may be.Trade Review‘Bella’s brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. This is a compassionate and important book which presents running as a simple but effective antidote to an anxious world’ Joe Lycett ‘An insightful take on what it's like to experience, and confront one's mental health while joyfully celebrating the fact that just being an everyday runner can be enough to change your life. Warm, accessible and perfect for resetting a glum January mindset’ Alexandra Heminsley, author of Running Like a Girl ‘A heartfelt and joyous ode to the strange, wonderful pull of a pair of ugly trainers, tight fitting Polyester, the rainy, windy open road and the peace and clarity it brings. Anyone that runs will love this book’ Dermot O’Leary ‘I don’t know that I will ever become a runner but this book is an inspiring start to the year’ Nigella Lawson ‘My kind of role model’ Ben Fogle ‘A very relatable book’ Philippa Perry ‘Sport and exercise are important for both body and mind. Jog On is one person’s brutally honest and insightful account of how running had a positive impact on their mental health’ Jimmy Anderson ‘A brilliant, compassionate insight into both mental illness and exercise, Bella Mackie’s Jog On will act as a comfort – and a spur – to so many. It is kind, it is honest and it will make you finally pull on those trainers and get moving. It will also – and this is so important – help you to understand what those experiencing anxiety endure’ Lynn Enright ‘Timely and empathetic… an insightful take on what it’s like to experience, and confront one’s mental health… warm, accessible and perfect’ Grazia ‘A book of real hope and one that will truly inspire you’ Stylist
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers John Daly
Book SynopsisThe 1995 Open Champion and legendary wild man of golf recalls the best and worst of his life: his inspirational play on both US and European tours; the demons that afflicted him on the course and his addiction to gambling and drink; and the trashed hotel rooms and spectacular marital problems.John Daly took professional golf by storm when he came out of nowhere to win the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick in Indiana. A big hitter, Daly quickly became a favourite with PGA crowds for his long drives and no-frills philosophy of grip it and rip it.' Almost as quickly he became a controversial figure thanks to his on-course fits of temper and off-course bouts of drinking and gambling.He won the Open Championship in 1995 at St Andrews, then suffered through six years of poor play and personal turmoil before winning the BMW International Open in Munich in September 2001. In February 2004 he returned to the winner''s circle on the PGA Tour, winning the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines.DTrade Review‘The most explicit sporting autobiography of recent years’ Guardian ‘An open, honest account’ The Times ‘Does not gloss over any aspect of his life’ Daily Mail 'Describes with brutal honesty his excessive life on the pro-golf circuit, both on and off the green.' Daily Express 'A rollercoaster read,' Belfast Telegraph
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Strangest Rugby Quiz Book
Book Synopsis All the fun of Pavilion’s bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form! Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest events from more than a century of rugby history. Quiz categories include: Famous Firsts and Lasts Trophy Cabinet Unexpected Interruptions Men and Women Behaving Badly Political Connections The Numbers Game Family Ties Never Mind the Weather Whether you're testing your friends, practising for pub quizzes or just reading it in an armchair, this book will take your rugby knowledge to a whole new level. Word count: 30,000 words.
£6.99
Haynes Publishing Group Peugeot 205 T16 Group B Rally Car: 1983 to 1988
Book SynopsisThe Peugeot 205 T16 is the legendary Group B turbocharged four-wheel-drive rally car produced by Peugeot between 1983 and 1988. 205 T16s won 16 World Championship rallies between 1984 and 1986 in the hands of Ari Vatanen, Timo Salonen, Juha Kankkunen and Bruno Saby, and lifted both the manufacturers' and drivers' titles in 1985 and 1986 in the hands of Timon Salonen and Juha Kankkunen respectively, against strong opposition from Audi, Lancia, Ford and Austin-Rover., The car was used to extraordinary effect by Peugeot as a marketing tool for the 205 road car, and the project lifted Peugeot to become a mainstream manufacturer to rival the established brands worldwide. Today, the appearance of 205 T16s is always eagerly anticipated at historic rally events, and motorsport retrospectives such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed., This manual chronicles the design, anatomy and operation of the 205 T16, with input from many of the drivers and engineers involved., Author: Nick Garton has been a journalist, author, championship manager and PR person working in motor sport for more than 20 years. His experience of rallying includes representing Shell's interests with Volkswagen, Hyundai and Peugeot. He is author of Haynes Ferrari 312T, Porsche 956/962 and Audi Quattro Rally Car Manuals.
£21.25
Quarto Publishing PLC The Western Fells Wainwrights Walking Guide to
Book SynopsisOne name above all others has become associated with walking in the Lake District: A. 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 Western Fells, Book Seven of Wainwright’s Walking Guide, covers Great Gable and the High Stile and Pillar ranges, overlooking the Ennerdale, Cocker and Wasdale valleys.Table of ContentsBase Brown Blake Fell Brandreth Buckbarrow Burnbank Fell Caw Fell Crag Fell Fellbarrow Fleetwith Pike Gavel Fell Great Borne Great Gable Green Gable Grey Knotts Grike Haycock Haystacks Hen Comb High Crag High Stile Kirk Fell Lank Rigg Low Fell Mellbreak Middle Fell Pillar Red Pike (Buttermere) Red Pike (Wasdale) Scoat Fell Seatallan Starling Dodd Steeple Yewbarrow
£13.59
Human Kinetics Publishers Developing Endurance
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£19.79
Fernhurst Books Limited Optimist Racing: A Manual for Sailors, Parents &
Book SynopsisThe Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including all the Team GBR gold medallists at the last 2 Olympics (Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills, Saskia Clark and Giles Scott) – the same will be true for most other countries. Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are looking for success in this competitive class. In it you will learn what it takes to win, including how to achieve blistering boatspeed through technique and tuning, perfect boat handling and tactics as well as covering the mental and physical requirements for success. There is also a section for parents and coaches describing how they can best support their young sailors. Originally written by Ben Ainslie’s Optimist coach, Phil Slater, this new edition has been completely updated by top international racing coach, Steve Irish, who can be found coaching Optimist and other sailors worldwide. This book is the up-to-date handbook for sailing an Optimist fast.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; PART ONE: SPEED: Speed Basics, Sail & Rig, Upwind Speed, Downwind Speed; PART TWO: BOAT HANDLING & TACTICS: Basic Boat Handling, Tactics; PART THREE: EQUIPMENT & TUNING: Mast Rake, Fast Gear; PART FOUR: WIND SKILLS: Seeing The Wind; PART FIVE: MIND & BODY: Mental Fitness, The Perfect Body, Physical Fitness; PART SIX: PARENTS & COACHES: For Parents, The Perfect Coach.
£14.39
Adams Media Corporation Disaster Survival 101
Book SynopsisBe prepared for any disaster and put your mind at ease with this step-by-step plan for surviving natural disasters, technological and grid failures, attacks, hazards, and more including sheltering in place or evacuating as conditions dictate.Are you prepared for a widespread electrical grid failure? What would you do if there was a sudden tornado warning? Will you be ready when disaster strikes? In Disaster Survival 101, survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart cuts through the panic and fear emergency situations can create so you can ensure all safety measures are in place should you ever need them. In this guide, you?ll learn how to understand disaster preparedness and develop a prepared mindset that will help you make important, well-informed decisions in an emergency. With detailed chapters on food storage, water sourcing, heating, power generation, first aid, and an overview of self-sufficient living so you?ll be fully prepared to shelter in place at your home. And with evacuation chapters that explain what to take, where to go, and how to get there safely you?ll be well prepared with a plan for any kind of emergency. You?ll also find step-by-step plans that help you take action and survive when caught in the midst of more than twenty likely emergency scenarios including natural disasters, physical safety threats, technology and grid failures; and other emergencies including pandemics and nuclear, biological, and chemical threats. Organized by scenario, each entry gives an overview of the situation, a checklist of immediate actions to take to ensure safety, and checklists to assess whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate and how to successfully execute either decision. When every moment and decision counts, you will be ready with Disaster Survival 101.
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Champion Thinking
Book Synopsis''This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend'' RONNIE O''SULLIVAN''The perfect motivational read at the dawn of a new year'' DAILY EXPRESS''Entertaining and enlightening'' MATTHEW SYED''Simon has looked into something we actually all know or at least once did - the ability to live life more in the now'' JASON FOXSimon Mundie, host of the A New Way of Being podcast, draws on interviews with some of the world's sporting legends to redefine how we understand and pursue - success through 8 key lessons.As the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie was pitch-side at many of the most high-profile sporting events in history. It was often thrilling, but the emphasis always seemed to be on results, tactics and the score. But as the saying goes, sport is a metaphor for life so Simon set out to explore that.Drawing on intervi
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Irish Football
Book SynopsisIreland's rich football heritage has been captured in this quirky and readable guide that will fascinate, amuse, educate and entertain.
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Splicing Handbook
Book SynopsisFor any sea-farer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided ropE? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master - and also fun to do. See why splices are better - and stronger - than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photography and clear instructions to find out exactly how to splice efficiently.
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Casting Forward
Book SynopsisIn Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a year-long journey fly-fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country. This is a story of the resilience of nature and the best of human nature. It is the story of a living, breathing place where the footprints of dinosaurs, conquistadors, and Comanches have mingled just beneath the clear spring-fed waters. This book is an impassioned plea for the survival of this landscape and its biodiversity, and for a new ethic in how we treat fish, nature, and each other.Trade Review“Casting Forward belongs alongside Holy Ghost Creek and A Fly-Fishers Blue Ridge as books that perfectly capture the essence of place, and our part in it. You would not be mistaken to say that this book is about the Texas Hill Country. Steve is, after all, a master naturalist and a master storyteller. But Casting Forward is about so much more than the outdoors and nature. It is a story of one man’s journey through rivers and mountains to live a life well lived and loved.” -- Chris Wood * President/CEO *
£21.25
Sports Publishing LLC Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author! Here is the story of how Jim Ross, an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became “The Voice of Wrestling” to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world. There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that’s just not JR. He’s recognized as the man who built and nurtured a once-in-a-generation talent roster that took the WWE to new heights, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, and The Rock to name a few. Readers will finally get the opportunity to hear never-before-told stories about the politics, wackiness, and personalities of all the biggest stars. Jim opens up about his life as an only child on a working farm, who became obsessed with professional wrestling having first saw it on his grandparent’s TV. Even though the wrestling business was notoriously secretive and wary of “outsiders,” he somehow got a foot in the door to start a historic career, one where he held almost every job in the business—from putting up the ring to calling matches, from driving his blind, drunk boss towards revenge, to consoling two naked 600 pound brothers in the shower room after a rough match. This isn’t just a wrestling story. It’s a story about overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams, as success did not come without significant costs and unforeseen challenges to JR, including multiple bouts of severe facial paralysis called Bell’s Palsy. Currently the host of the podcast The Ross Report, any fan of wrestling—from the territory days to today—will be enthralled with stories from the road and behind the scenes. Slobberknocker is the first time Ross tells his story—and you don’t want to miss it!Trade Review“I realized very quickly at the beginning of my WWE career that if I was going to be successful at my craft, then one of the main components I needed was a conduit between myself and the global audience watching from home?that conduit was Jim Ross. I needed a trusted voice to make the audience at home feel the performance I was giving in the ring. Proud to say we reached our global audience in a very big way. ” —Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, former WWE champion and Hollywood superstar “Jim Ross is not only the greatest wrestling play-by-play man ever, he's the architect behind the greatest roster in WWE history. He's also a master storyteller and this book is the perfect forum for his more than forty years of tales from his time in the business. So put on your black Resistol and get ready for an amazing read that is anything but bowling shoe ugly!” —Chris Jericho, former WWE champion and New York Times bestselling author “[The] book is unique, introducing [JR] as a person to readers but also covering some of the most seminal moments in wrestling.” —Justin Barrasso, Sports Illustrated “While Slobberknocker is not a traditional wrestling book by any means, with Ross having stepped into the ring under duress only on a couple of occasions, there are some incredible nuggets of wrestling history built into a book that covers so many years. WWE fans will certainly be interested in hearing about Ross' transition into the WWE.” —Tim Fiorvanti, ESPN.com “For many wrestling fans, Jim Ross is the voice of a generation—bringing respectability, drama, humor and a dose of realism to WWE programming for more than a decade. It’s those qualities that he brings to his new memoir Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling. The mix of tales from backstage and Ross’ personal journey from humble beginnings to the top of his profession make this a wrestling memoir worth reading.” —Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel “Slobberknocker delivers on what most fans will be expecting. . . . Working with co-writer Paul O'Brien (his initial collaborator, Scott Williams, died unexpectedly in 2016), he delivers one of the best-written wrestling memoirs in memory.” —Jon Langmead, SLAM! "An earnestly written and mostly entertaining memoir tailor-made for fans already familiar with the ringside legend." —Kirkus Reviews “JR is a legend on and off the screen. He has been a driving force behind a big generation of wrestling and WWE fans and has helped grow one of the greatest media marketing forces in history, and that's just the tip of the iceberg, his personality and ability to connect to some of the most powerful entertainers of our generation is unparalleled. Any book from JR will be a must read.” —Mark Cuban “My pal, Jim ‘JR’ Ross, stands as the powerful driving force that millions of wrestling fans around the world have come to rely upon for an entertaining attachment with the world of sports entertainment. JR's colorful presence with his ever-present, famous black cowboy hat makes his place at the microphone speak and spark, taking the wrestling experience to the top of the game. Let this enjoyable venture into JR’s journey through a lifetime of fun and fascination stroll the highest of highs with his dedication to total WWE perfection around the world.” —Billy F. Gibbons, ZZ Top "I’ve enjoyed observing JR’s unique approach to everything he does, fueled by a great passion and love for OU and all its athletic teams, but particularly our football team. I remember seeing JR for the first time on the sideline and recognizing the iconic look with the black hat, and immediately knowing it was the famous wrestling world’s JR. Getting to know him through the years, he’s become a great friend and I’ve been so fortunate to hear the tremendous stories of his career and all of the interesting people he’s met. I’m sure you’ll be entertained by these stories and acquaintances just as much as I have. Boomer Sooner.” —Bob Stoops, head football coach, University of Oklahoma “To be sure, his legendary career . . . provides tons of material for Ross to work with. However, the way he's able to tell stories with a flair for the narrative and more than a dash of humor is quite remarkable. . . . This has instantly become one of my favorite wrestling books, something I could easily see reading over and over again because it's such a fun and interesting read.” —Bulldog’s Bookshelf
£11.04
GMC Publications Wild Days: Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers
Book SynopsisPerfect for inspiring kids to step away from screens and get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children. As well as gaining some simple survival skills, children will learn more about the world around them and their place within it. Practical, creative and educational, the tasks concentrate on leaving only a positive trace, while promoting a feeling of wellbeing. AUTHOR: Richard Irvine is a qualified teacher with a love of the outdoors and over 20 years' experience in the field of outdoor learning. An accomplished greenwood carver, he brings woodcraft into his work wherever possible through progressing children's skills at Forest School and running professional development workshops and recreational carving days for adults. His books include the award-winning Forest Craft, and he lives in Devon. 400 photographs, 10 illustrations
£13.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Canal du Midi
Book SynopsisA handy travel guide to the Canal Du Midi--the most popular waterway in France.This is a must-have compact travel guide to the Canal du Midi, a picturesque waterway in Southern France, popular for boating trips and holidays. The Canal du Midi is recognised as one of the most beautiful and popular waterways in Europe. It is an UNESCO world heritage site and attracts many visitors every year. It''s widely regarded as the perfect boating region for wine tasting, sightseeing at medieval villages and cities, and visiting cafes and restaurants. This is an up-to-date, comprehensive travel guide covers all the practical information and sightseeing opportunities boaters need to know about during their holiday on the canal, including:-Highlights and itinerary for Canal du Midi trips for easy planning-Insider travel tips for your boating holiday: where to stop off, sightseeing highlights, recommended restaurants to visit along the way-Essential Trade ReviewA handy-sized, up-to-date guidebook covers all the practical information and sightseeing opportunities that boaters – whether first-timers or experienced – need to know during their holiday on the Canal du Midi. -- Michael Howorth * thehoworths.com *Packs a great deal into a handy pocket-sized book... Not only are there maps...and descriptions for boaters of each section of the route...there's plenty of information about the tourist sights and interesting features of all the towns and villages on the route. Oe useful feature for those wanting to stop off and explore is the walking guides plotting a route around the main historic towns such as Carcassonne and Toulouse. * Canal Boat *This book instantly lifted my spirits... The handy size makes this an ideal travel companion, the maps are clear and easy to use, the pictures stunning. The author has known and loved the Canal du Midi for 20 years, and this comes across in the practical guide which only someone with inside knowledge of a region could write... It is not only full of practical advice, it goes one step further, offering suggestions for off-water excursions and sightseeing musts... A lovely little book which you will want to continuously dip in and out of, even after your holiday is over! -- Alison Alderton * Towpath Talk *The guidebook includes help for planning your trip, handy tips and nautical information. * Joie de Vivre magazine *Andrea Hoffmann's text and Hans Zaglitsch's photos provide an effective brief introduction to the gorgeous architecture, unpleasant history and rich cuisine of this waterway. * Yachting Monthly *Has all the practical information that makes for smooth sailing: maps, locks, top tips on how to navigate, the weather, history etc. But it's also chock full of insider information. No matter which stretch of the Canal du Midi you're on, this book will enhance your visit with tons of details you just won't find anywhere else in this easy to read and use format... the sort of detail that can change your boating holiday from great - to really great. * The Good Life France *A handy travel guide, providing all the practical information and sight-seeing opportunities boaters need for their trip and combining it with beautiful photography and maps. Elegantly put together... this guide could be the ticket to your next French adventure. * The Connexion *If being locked down has got you craving a big French adventure, then this thorough and up-to-date guide to the Canal du Midi is an invaluable resource. * France Magazine *This is an all-new guide which promises to help you with planning your traverse...All in all, if you're planning on heading this way, your life will be made easier with this guide. * Sailing Today *Packed full of beautiful images...at just over 200 pages long, it's a pocket-sized that will prove hugely useful once you can travel the waterways. * Waterways World *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Canal du Midi Stage 1: Étang de Thau Stage 2: Entry onto the Canal on to to Port Cassafières Stage 3: Port Cassafières to Béziers Stage 4: Béziers to Argeliers Stage 5: Argelier to Homps Stage 6: Homps to Puichéric Stage 7: Puichéric to Carcassonne Stages 8 and 9: Carcassonne to Castelnaudary via Bram Stage 10: Castelnaudary to Gardouch Stage 11: Arriving in Toulouse Travel Tips from A to Z Index
£14.39
Evro Publishing Jochen Rindt: Uncrowned King of Formula 1
Book SynopsisDavid Tremayne's acclaimed biography of Jochen Rindt was first published in 2010 and now, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Austrian's death, Evro is reviving the book in paperback form. Rindt was widely acknowledged as the fastest man in Formula 1 by the time he reached his peak in 1970, when he tragically lost his life at Monza in Italy, four races before the end of the season. Such was his pre-eminence that year that no rival could overhaul his points total and he became the sport's only posthumous World Champion. As his close friend Jackie Stewart observed in this book's foreword, 'David Tremayne is a wonderful writer who has done Jochen great justice in the words that he has chosen to depict a remarkable man and a remarkable career.'
£13.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Bramley Moore Dock
Book SynopsisBob Waterhouse uncovers the dark history of Bramley Moore Dock site of the new Everton FC ground tracing the historical links between the city of Liverpool and the slave trade. This fascinating book is a must for all Everton supporters and anyone with a personal connection to Merseyside.
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Chelsea Green Publishing UK Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing????? The TelegraphOne of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.'The ObserverThere have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.'The SpectatorBeautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.'Isabella Tree, author ofWilding''A dazzling romp through the turbulent history of wolves in Britain.''Lee Schofield, author ofWild Fell''Gow''s anecdotes will leave you howling - and his historical detective work to track down the shadow of the wolf is as gripping as any thriller.''Guy Shrubsole, author ofThe Lost Rainforests of BritainGow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.'GuardianAuthor ofBringing Back the Beaverand Britain's favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow embarks on an adventure to uncover the mythology, mystery and history of wolves in Britain.Derek Gow's dream is that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain. Wolf rewilding projects have been successfully implemented across the world so what is holding us back in the UK?Hunt for the Shadow Wolfis Derek's quest to uncover the true nature of this magnificent creature. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with it grew. He pieced together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction.What Derek came to realise was that the underlying motives behind our hatred were actually rooted in power and profit. We turned the wolf into a savage beast and saw its extirpation as a civilising mission. But the wolf endured and Derek tells of his sightings through folklore and mythology, the records of grand estates and parish churches as well as wolf heads, both real and recreated.With bitingly funny but also tender stories,Hunt for the Shadow Wolfmakes clear why we must reconcile our relationship with this majestic animal before we can begin to bring it back to these lands.Gow has a fire in his belly. We need more like him.'BBC Wildlife Magazine
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Ebury Publishing Be Water, My Friend: The True Teachings of Bruce
Book SynopsisBruce Lee's daughter illuminates her father's most powerful life philosophies, and how we can apply his teachings to our daily lives'Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water'Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, world renowned for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, believing that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline - they are a perfect metaphor for personal growth.In Be Water, My Friend, Shannon Lee shares previously untold stories from her father's life along with the concepts at the core of his teachings. Each chapter reveals a lesson from Bruce Lee, expanding on the foundation of his iconic 'be water' philosophy to reveal a path to an enlightened way of being.This is an inspirational call to action to consider our lives with new eyes and a testament to Lee's unique power to ignite our imaginations and transform our lives.'A slender, potent book twining her father's timeless philosophies of living with her own reflections' Maria PopovaTrade ReviewA slender, potent book twining her father's timeless philosophies of living with her own reflections -- Maria PopovaAn inspirational commemorative for Lee aficionados and those sharpening their personal-growth skills * Kirkus *This inspired guide will remind any reader that, while one cannot control external circumstance, how one responds is always a choice. * Publishers Weekly *An inspirational commemorative for Lee aficionados and those sharpening their personal-growth skills * Kirkus *This inspired guide will remind any reader that, while one cannot control external circumstance, how one responds is always a choice. * Publishers Weekly *
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APA Publications The Rough Guide to Corsica Travel Guide with
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University of Georgia Press A Beachcombers Guide to Fossils
Book SynopsisCompiled from decades of visiting beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts collecting fossils and conducting extensive research, A Beachcomber's Guide to Fossils is the definitive guide for amateur collectors and professionals interested in learning more about the deep history they tread on during their vacations.
£29.76
Chronicle Books The Ocean
Book SynopsisAn entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book – that is then used – by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.
£27.00
HarperCollins Publishers South West Coast Path 3 South Cornwall
Book SynopsisPlan your next adventure along the South Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path with trusted mapping from A-Z
£11.39
Rizzoli International Publications This is Football
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Headline Publishing Group FIFA Ultimate Football Quiz: Over 100 quizzes
Book SynopsisThe FIFA Ultimate Football Quiz is the supreme test of your footballing knowledge. With more than 100 quizzes and 3,000 questions, every aspect of your footballing knowledge will be tested. Each quiz focuses on a different subject – from FIFA World Cups and major international teams to great clubs and legendary players – and every one is filled with unforgettable moments.This is the perfect chance to prove you know everything worth knowing about the world's most beautiful game. Are you up to the challenge?Table of ContentsThe FIFA Ultimate Football Quiz contains more than 100 themed quizzes, each of which contain 30 questions. The book is divided into four sections: The World Cups; Major international teams; The great clubs; Legendary players.
£11.69
Octane Press Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Engine That
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Krause Publications Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, 7th
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Luath Press Ltd Portraits of Passion
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£18.70
Icon Books 100 Years of Leeds United: 1919-2019
Book SynopsisUPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE CLUB'S TITLE-WINNING CENTENARY YEAR.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH LEEDS UNITED'Every up and down at Leeds United. Essential reading.' Phil HayThe definitive history of Leeds United's first century. 100 Years of Leeds United tells the story of a one-club city and its unique relationship with its football team. Since its foundation in 1919, Leeds United Football Club has seen more ups and downs than most, rising to global fame through an inimitable and uncompromising style in the 70s, clinching the last Division One title prior to the Premier League's inauguration in 1992, before a spectacular fall from grace at the start of the 21st century.United finally restored their top flight status after a sixteen-year wait with an unstoppable promotion campaign in the club's 100th year; the transformation under manager Marcelo Bielsa fittingly reminiscent of those instigated by Howard Wilkinson and Don Revie decades earlier.In 100 Years of Leeds United, Chapman delves deep into the archives to discover the lesser-known episodes, providing fresh context to the folkloric tales that have shaped the club we know today, painting the definitive picture of the West Yorkshire giants.Trade ReviewEvery up and down at Leeds United: Essential reading. -- Phil Hay
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Croquet
Book SynopsisCroquet contains all you need to know about the sport.The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There''s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with.Written and endorsed by the sport''s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Structure of this book The two games Where to play COURT AND EQUIPMENT The court Metric conversions Equipment and accessories SINGLE-BALL STROKES Grips Style and stance Stalking Swing Faults Hoop running Jump strokes GOLF CROQUET Outline of the game GOLF CROQUET STROKE PLAY Controlling direction and distance GOLF CROQUET TACTICS AND LAWS General tactics Handicap play Laws ASSOCIATION CROQUET Outline of the game Sequence of play ASSOCIATION CROQUET STROKE PLAY Hitting in Rushing Croquet strokes Hoop approaches ASSOCIATION CROQUET BREAKS Types of break Two-ball break Three-ball break Four-ball break ASSOCIATION CROQUET TACTICS Objective in the opening Standard opening Mid-game tactics In-player tactics Out-player tactics End-game tactics ASSOCIATION CROQUET HANDICAP PLAY The handicap system When to take a bisque ASSOCIATION CROQUET LAWS Glossary Index
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Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Walking Brittany: 32 of the best coastal hikes in
Book SynopsisBrittany's coastline has 3,000 km of sea frontage - a lifetime's worth of walking along the tops of spectacular and seemingly endless cliffs; around remote rocky headlands and peninsulas jutting out into the Atlantic; and across innumerable white sand beaches which would not be out of place on a Caribbean island. With so much coast on offer, it is understandable that Brittany, and its people, have a strong connection with the sea: evidenced by the countless yachts, fishing boats and other watercraft which are moored in the ports, harbours, bays and estuaries. The coast of Brittany is vast. So vast that it is not possible to see everything on a single trip. So vast, in fact, that it is difficult to know where to start and that is where this guidebook comes in. To make planning easy, we have included only the very finest of the thousands of possible walks on Brittany's coast. The guidebook includes Real IGN maps (1:25,000) so there is no need to carry separate maps. It also includes numbered waypoints linking the Real maps to the book's clear descriptions; graded routes to suit all abilities; information on Megalithic and World War II sites and everything else the hiker needs.Trade Reviewwritten by someone who actually knows what hikers/trekkers/walkers need from a guide. The enthusiasm is palpable and the photos are amazing. I want to see myself in stunning pictures like these this summer!Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Accommodation 3. Food 4. Getting There 5. Getting Around 6. On the Trail - Weather, Maps, Paths and Waymaking, What to Take 7. Safety 8. Route Summary Table 9. Route Descriptions - The Dykes of Le Mont St Michel - Pointe du Grouin - Pointe du Meinga - Cap Frehel - Cap d'Erquy - The Cliffs of Port Morvan - Sillon de Talbert - La Maison entre Les Deux Rochers - La Cote de Granit Rose - Pointe de Corsen - La Prequ'ile de Kermorvan - The Pen Hir Loop - Pointe de Dinan - Cap de la Chevre - Pointes de Penharn and Brezellec - Pointe du Raz - Plage de Tronoan and the The Two Chapels - Pointe de Combrit - The Dunes and Point of Trevignon - The Belon Estuary - The Doelan Loop - Ile de Groix: Beach Loop - Ile do Groix - Cliff Loop - La Cote Sauvage - Megalithic Carnac - La Prequ'ile de Mousterian - Ile d'Arz - Arzon - St-Gildas-de-Rhuys - Chateau de Suscinio - Guerande
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Dalton Watson Fine Books Steve McQueen: In His Own Words
Book SynopsisThe star of some of the most beloved films of Hollywood's golden age--including Bullitt, The Great Escape, and The Magnificent Seven--Steve McQueen's unflappably roguish persona earned him the nickname "The King of Cool" and the highest salary of any movie star of his time. Marshall Terrill's new book draws on more than five decades of media coverage, memorabilia, and research to serve up a slew of quotations straight from the mouth of the man himself. Steve McQueen in His Own Words lets us hear directly from this iconoclastic actor through a wide array of sources: interviews, published articles, personal letters and audiotapes, providing an intimate view of McQueen as an actor, filmmaker, racer, pilot, husband, and family man. Accompanying the hundreds of quotes are an equally impressive number of photos, illustrations, personal documents, and memorabilia, many of which are published here for the first time. Steve McQueen in His Own Words paints a portrait of a complex, contradictory man who managed to become one of the greatest icons in cinema history while never sacrificing the passions and beliefs that drove him.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Coaching Junior Football Teams For Dummies
Book SynopsisPacked with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Football 3 Part II: Building Your Coaching Skills 4 Part III: Beginning and Intermediate Football 4 Part IV: Advanced Football Strategies 4 Part V: The Finer Details 5 Part VI: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Football 7 Chapter 1: Coaching Children in Football 9 Striking a Balance between Parenting and Coaching 9 Kicking around the decision with your kid 10 Focusing on family-friendly football rules 11 Doing Your Homework 12 Working with – and not against – parents 13 Deciphering rules and mastering terminology 14 On the Pitch 14 Planning training sessions 14 Match day 15 Chapter 2: Getting Organised 17 Developing a Coaching Philosophy 17 Tailoring your coaching to your age group 18 Emphasising teamwork 20 Motivating players 22 Fostering a positive atmosphere 23 Making every kid count 23 Focusing on fun and skill development 24 Modelling good sportsmanship 25 Understanding the League You’re Coaching In 26 Knowing your league’s rules 27 Playing for fun or first place 28 Chapter 3: Knowing the Football Basics 31 Inside the Lines 31 Taking Up Position 34 Positions on the pitch 34 Placing kids in the appropriate positions 39 Deciphering the Rules of the Game 41 Putting the Ball Back into Play 43 Throw-in 43 Corner kicks 44 Goal kicks 44 Adjusting the Game for the Younger Leagues 45 Smaller pitch size 45 Smaller balls 46 No-goalie games 46 Fewer players 46 Special substitution rules 47 The Men (and Women) in Black: Referees 48 Hand signals 48 Major fouls 50 Types of penalties 51 Minor fouls 52 Offsides 53 Part II: Building Your Coaching Skills 57 Chapter 4: Meet the Parents 59 Introducing Yourself 60 Explaining your coaching philosophy 61 Emphasising good sportsmanship 62 Detailing how you determine playing time 63 ‘Who’s playing goalie?’ and other sticky positioning situations 65 Putting Together the Paperwork 66 League paperwork 66 Team packs 67 Assembling Your Parent Posse 68 Choosing assistant coaches 68 Defining supporting roles 69 Going Over Equipment 71 Meeting Players’ Special Needs 73 Answering Parents’ Questions 73Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 75 The Art of Evaluation 75 Evaluating your players’ skills 76 Identifying team strengths and weaknesses 78 Lining ’Em Up 80 Assigning team positions 80 Finding roles for everyone 82 Understanding and Interacting with All the Kids 83 The shy child 83 The uncoordinated child 84 The child with the short attention span 85 The athletically gifted child 86 The child who doesn’t want to be there 87 The disruptive child 88 The child with special needs 89 The bully 90 The inexperienced child 91 The ball hog 92 The average child 94 Chapter 6: Running a Great Training Session 97 Coming to Training Prepared 97 Bringing balls and cones 98 Packing your first-aid kit 99 First Training Session: Kicking Off the Season 100 Greeting the team for the first time 101 Making coach and player introductions 102 Knowing the skills to focus on first 104 Putting smiles on their faces 104 Creating a Training Plan 108 Putting it all together 109 Figuring out how long and how often 111 Thinking about practice games 112 Ensuring lots of touches for each child 113 Letting kids help select training session drills 114 Setting the tone 114 Keeping things consistent 115 Making Training Time Beneficial 116 Recognising the high points 117 Building skills 118 Helping those who need it 119 Ending on a Positive Note 120 Chapter 7: Match Day 123 Understanding Your Pre-game Responsibilities 123 Inspect the pitch 124 Meet with the opposing coach and officials 124 Holding a Pre-game Team Meeting 125 Fire up your team with an inspirational talk 126 Assign positions 128 Keep instructions simple 128 Conducting Your Warm-Up 129 Kick Off! 131 Motivating during the game 132 Communicating tactics 133 Taking advantage of breaks in play 134 Substituting players 134 Making the Most of the Half-time Speech 135 Winning and Losing Gracefully 140 Winning gracefully 140 Losing well 141 Making an Impact with a Post Match Talk 141 Keep the focus on fun 142 Accentuate the positive 142 Recognising good sportsmanship 143 Dealing with defeat 143 Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 145 Dealing with Shifting Team Dynamics 145 Recognising improvements 146 Revising your plan 147 Undergoing a Mid-Season Review 148 Pointing out progress and improvement 148 Setting goals 148 Making plans for players 150 Chatting with Parents 151 Part III: Beginning and Intermediate Football 153 Chapter 9: Mastering the Fundamentals 155 Introducing First-Timers to Football 156 Shooting 156 Explaining the instep kick 157 Ball Dribbling 160 Passing 161 Trapping 163 Receiving 165 Heading 166 Goalkeeping 168 Defending 171 Determining What to Do If a Kid Just Doesn’t Get It 172 Making a difference 173 Recognising physical problems 174 Coaching with dignity 174 Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills for a New Team 177 Warming Up Right 177 Drills for Attacking Play 180 Passing and receiving 180 Shooting 182 Ball dribbling 183 Heading 185 Defensive Drills 186 Tackling 187 Defending 188 Goalkeeping 190 Chapter 11: Coaching Basic Attacking 193 Planning Different Types of Attacks 193 Understanding Positional Play 196 Kicking the Attacking Skills Up a Notch 198 Shielding 198 Square pass 199 Through pass 199 Chipped pass 200 Crossfield pass 200 Outside of foot pass 201 The one-two 201 Bend it like Beckham 202 Driving 203 Chapter 12: Coaching Basic Defending 205 Exploring Different Types of Defence 205 Man-to-man defence 206 Zonal defence 208 Improving Defensive Skills 210 Marking 211 Block tackle 212 Shoulder charge 213 Side tackle 214 Sliding tackle 214 Hook tackle 216 Part IV: Advanced Football Strategies 219 Chapter 13: Taking It Up a Notch: Drills 221 Attacking Drills 221 Attacking 222 Passing 223 Shooting 224 Ball handling 225 Heading 228 Defensive Drills 229 Tackling 229 Defending 230 Goalkeeping 231 Putting It All Together: Sample Training Session 232 Chapter 14: Upgrading Attacking Tactics and Skills 235 Upgrading the Attack 235 Two-three-five formation 236 Four-two-four formation 238 Three-three-four formation 239 Three-five-two formation 240 Three-four-three formation 241 Introducing New Attacking Skills 243 Delivering crosses 243 Heading crosses 244 Feints 245 Chapter 15: Advanced Defending and Formations 251 Experimenting with Defensive Formations 251 Four-three-three formation 252 Four-four-two formation 254 Four-five-one formation 256 Clearing Strategies 257 The back pass to the keeper 258 Clearing toward the touchlines 258 Introducing New Defensive Skills 259 Chasing down 259 Man marking 260 Moving out 260 Offside trap 261 Chapter 16: Coaching Set Pieces 263 Attacking from Set Pieces 263 Throw-ins 264 Penalty kicks 266 Corner kicks 267 Free kicks 269 Defending Set Pieces 272 Throw-ins 272 The wall 273 Goal keeper’s drop kicks 274 Goalie throws 275 Defending corner kicks 276 Defending penalty kicks 276 Defending direct and indirect kicks 277 Chapter 17: Implementing Advanced Exercises 279 Conditioning Your Players 279 Developing Challenging Exercises 281 Part V: The Finer Details 287 Chapter 18: Keeping Kids Injury Free and Healthy 289 Warming Up to Injury Prevention 289 Stretching to improve flexibility 291 Breaking a sweat 292 Cooling off 293 Handling Injuries 294 Dealing with blood 294 Soothing strains and sprains 295 Coping with more serious injuries 296 Handling emergency situations 298 Be prepared for emergencies 298 Watching the Weather 299 Following a Healthy Diet 300 What to eat – pre-game 301 What to eat post-game 302 Getting enough water 302 Chapter 19: Challenges Every Coach Faces 305 Dealing with Problem Parents 305 Parents who want to win at all costs 306 Parents who think you’re a baby-sitter 308 Parents who want their child to play all the time 309 Disruptive parents 310 Coping with Problem Coaches 313 Coaches who encourage unsafe play 314 Coaches who model poor sportsmanship 314 Disagreeable assistants 315 Handling Discipline Problems 316 The non-listener 319 The talker 320 The perpetually late child 320 Chapter 20: Getting More Competitive 323 Enjoying Top-Level Competition: Competitive Football 323 I Want You and You: The Selection Process 324 Selecting players 327 Breaking the good and bad news to players 328 Keeping the Energy Up All Season 329 Avoiding burnout 329 Keeping everyone in the game 330 Competing in weekend tournaments 330 Hitting the Road 331 Part VI: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 335 Challenge the Coach Day 335 Bring Your Parent to Training Day 336 New Exercises 336 Contest Day 337 Midseason Report Cards 337 Bringing in New Faces 338 Team Votes 338 Team Captain for the Day 339 Carnival Day 339 Holiday or Birthday Themes 339 Chapter 22: Ten Fun Ways to End on a High Note 341 Jazzing Up Team Awards 341 Record Your Team 342 Create Individual Recordings of Each Child 343 Distribute Team Stickers 343 Hold One-on-One Meetings 344 Create a Team Newsletter 344 Create a Team Photo Album 345 Schedule a Crazy Training Session 345 Take a Football Photo 346 Have a Team Memento 346 Chapter 23: Ten Recommended Resources and Organisations 347 The FA 347 Getting a Handle on Small-Sided Games 348 Helping Football Parents Be Model Parents 348 Being Up to Speed on First Aid 349 Exploring the Treatment Room 350 Being Part of the Beautiful Game 350 Explaining Rules and Regulations 351 Developing Skills and Drills 351 Going Official: A Licence to Drill 352 Finding Answers on a Coaching Forum 352 Index 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Ebury Publishing Rough Magic: Riding the world’s wildest horse
Book SynopsisA RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKWINNER STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2020SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL PRIZE 2019'Such an addictive and likeable book...One of this year's best memoirs' The Telegraph'It's the resistance to the obvious narratives that makes Rough Magic so appealing: the book undermines lazy women-in-the-wilderness tropes at every turn.' Sarah Moss, Guardian'Think Educated meets Wild' Entertainment Weekly'Rough Magic is transporting, beguiling and terrifically entertaining' Daily MailThe Mongol Derby is the world's toughest horse race. A feat of endurance across the vast Mongolian plains once traversed by the people of Genghis Khan, competitors ride 25 horses across a distance of 1000km. Many riders don't make it to the finish line.In 2013 Lara Prior-Palmer - nineteen, underprepared but seeking the great unknown - decided to enter the race. Driven by her own restlessness, stubbornness, and a lifelong love of horses, she raced for seven days through extreme heat and terrifying storms, catching a few hours of sleep where she could at the homes of nomadic families. Battling bouts of illness and dehydration, exhaustion and bruising falls, she found she had nothing to lose, and tore through the field with her motley crew of horses. In one of the Derby's most unexpected results, she became the youngest-ever champion and the first woman to win the race.A tale of adventure, fortitude and poetry, Rough Magic is the extraordinary story of one young woman's encounter with oblivion, and herself.Trade ReviewThink the next Educated or Wild. Palmer’s memoir of beating the odds to become a horse champion is an inspiring saga of perseverance — and a classic underdog tale. * Entertainment Weekly *Prior-Palmer's style is a fascinating mix of pep and poignancy. A really terrific story by a spirited new voice. * Sara Baume *[Prior-Palmer's] gorgeous, sensual depiction of this race is a literary marvel; it feels like you are riding alongside her across the desolate steppes; her verbal acuity makes vivid the most elusive of landscapes; her triumph becomes ours. * NYLON *In this sensual, spiritual memoir, Prior-Palmer recounts her grueling journey through immense physical hardship, and her surprising transformation from underdog to champion * Esquire *Absolutely riveting. * Buzzfeed *
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Vintage Publishing The Judge: More Than Just a Game
Book Synopsis* SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *Robin Smith was one of England's most popular cricketers of the 1990s. The Judge, as he was known to all, took on some of the most dangerous fast bowlers of all time with a skill and fearlessness that ensured hero status. His savage square cut drew roars of approval from fans all around the world, especially those of his beloved England and Hampshire. But when he was prematurely dumped from the England set-up at the age of 32, he had to face his toughest opponent of all - himself. Smith suffered a debilitating loss of identity, especially when he retired from professional cricket in 2003, and struggled to deal with the contradictions in his personality. Was he the Judge, the fearless warrior, or Robin Smith, the frantic worrier? Without a support structure to transition from cricket to the outside world, Smith suffered from mental health, alcohol, marital and financial problems until he hit rock bottom and planned to take his own life. In The Judge - More than Just a Game, he revisits his experience of extreme darkness and challenges received wisdom about masculinity and mental health. He also shares the many highs and lows of his eventful international and county career, including his exhilarating battles with the West Indies and his struggles against mystery spin. And he reflects fondly on a time when cricketers worked hard and partied even harder; a time almost unrecognisable to the modern day.Trade ReviewA fine sports autobiography. It is candid and moving without being mawkish or forgetting its readers will also primarily be cricket fans * Daily Telegraph *An incredibly moving yet uplifting account of his career of high achievement and fall to the depths of mental illness * Daily Mail *A profoundly moving book * Guardian *Robin Smith is one of the most-loved cricketers of his era… [The Judge] documents his time in the game, as well as the harrowing struggles he suffered when the eyes went, the runs stopped, and real life intruded. Recommended * Wisden Cricket Monthly *This is an engaging, but often uncomfortable read which explains why it’s a contender for sports book of the year * UK Press Syndication *
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Rowman & Littlefield I Got the Horse Right Here
Book SynopsisBurned out by working the baseball beat for years, in the summer of 1922 Damon Runyon was looking for a new sport to cover for The New York American as a change of pace. Having pilloried golf just a few years before, he went to Saratoga that August to sample horse racing and found that There, right in front of him, were so many of the characters he so loved from his time covering the comings and goings of the Manhattan night crowd. This was just the tonic Runyon needed to emerge from his malaise. Runyon didn't just cover the great races and which horse won: he would get to the track days before and roam along the backstretch, speaking with the trainers, the gamblers, the rich owners, and the wise guys, many of which became model characters in his fiction and in the musical Guys and Dolls. This book collects the best of Runyon's horse racing columns to 1936, when he moved on to other beats. In addition to an introduction, Reisler will include a cast of characters that will provide short
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Ebury Publishing Guy Martin My Autobiography
Book SynopsisThe Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller‘It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight.Trade ReviewEntertaining ... Very much like talking to Guy – fast, scattergun-style, slightly confusing and contradictory on occasion! Guy Martin fans will love it. * Motorcycle Racer *
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Random House USA Inc Zen in the Martial Arts
Book Synopsis'A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.'--Samurai Maximum.Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Sky Dance: Fighting for the wild in the Scottish
Book SynopsisLord Purdey was shaking with anger. 'Bring back the lynx? Over my dead body!'The environmental protestors murmured, and Rory stepped forward. 'Your hunting has destroyed our hills and left them treeless wastes, devoid of wildlife. It's time that changed.''Listen, you lentil-eating cat lover,' Purdey barked through the megaphone, 'men like me own Scotland. If we want to kill anything that moves and turn the whole damn place into a theme park, we'll do it.'Someone from the group of protestors hurled a turnip. It struck Purdey and he crumpled to the ground. Just as the archaic class system he represents must eventually fall, Angus thought with a grin.In his first two bestselling books, The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, John D. Burns invited readers to join him in the hills and wild places of Scotland. In Sky Dance, he returns to that world to ask fundamental questions about how we relate to this northern landscape – while raising a laugh or two along the way. Anyone who has gazed at the majesty of the Scottish mountains will know this place and want to return to it. Now, as wild land is threatened like never before, it’s time we asked ourselves what kind of future we want for the Highlands.
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