Sport Books
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Complete Golf Manual
Book SynopsisSteve Newell is the instruction editor for Golf World, Europe's premier golf magazine, and has worked with many of the world's leading golfers and teachers. He has written several golf books, including DK's The Golf Instruction Manual, Golf: 50 Great Tips, and The Golf Book. He has also written How to Build a Classic Golf Swing and The Complete Short Game, both with two-time US Open champion Ernie Els, and The Greatest Golf Lesson of the 20th Century with teaching guru John Jacobs.
£18.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Shooting Handguns
Book SynopsisMaster handguns effortlessly with our beginner's guide. Clear instructions, safety rules, buying tips, and troubleshooting. Conquer fear, wield with confidence!
£15.19
Northern Eye Books South Cornwall Coast: Land's End to Plymouth -
Book SynopsisWith clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks along the South Cornwall Coast include: Land?s End and Sennen Cove, Perranuthnoe, The Loe, The Lizard, St Anthony Head, Nare Head, Dodman Point, Polruan and Lantic Bay and Rame Head.Table of Contents1. Land's End 2. Perranuthnoe 3. The Loe 4. Lizard Point 5. Helford Estuary 6. St Anthony Head 7. Nare Head 8. Dodman Point 9. Polruan & Lantic Bay 10. Rame Head 11. Useful Information
£6.99
Gill The 50 Best Family Hikes in Ireland
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£19.73
The Crowood Press Winning Running
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£13.49
Mountaineers Books Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in
Book SynopsisNamed to Fast Company's "most promising" books list for September 2019 From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn Wall ascent, Corey Rich has been capturing iconic shots of adventure superstars for more than two decades. Now Corey tells how he got some of his favorite images of climbers, adventurers, skiers, performance artists, and more. He shares insights into the business of photography, photography tips, outdoor lessons, and what he has learned about human nature along the way. Featured outdoor athletes include: Tommy Caldwell Project Bandaloop Beth Rodden Lynn Hill Ashima Shiraishi Kelly Slater Bear Grylls Alex Honnold Fred Beckey and many more Read an interview with Corey. Read an excerpt from the book about working with Beth RoddenTrade ReviewCorey Rich is one of those rare breeds that marries multiple skills and somehow makes 2 and 2 add up to 5. As a true artist, he is as fine a photographer as he is a climber, teacher, mentor, speaker, and storyteller.--Rich Clarkson, former director of photography at National Geographic A life well lived is the reflection of a world-class person. That is Corey! His courage, creativity and photographic brilliance is inspirational. World class is the essence of story behind the image.--Tom Frost, Yosemite climbing and adventure photography pioneer Epic stories from a man who has lived and worked on the edge.--Bear Grylls, survival specialist and television personality Corey Rich is one of the best visual storytellers out there. Stories Behind the Images is a behind-the-scenes look that shows you that the person holding the camera is perhaps the biggest adventurer of them all. I absolutely love this book.--Tommy Caldwell, professional climber Corey Rich, the official photographer for the Dawn Wall ascent, shares lessons from his life's work in Stories Behind the Images. His subjects include some of the best known names in the outdoors.--Outdoor Project Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color, "Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography" is an inherently fascinating and impressively informative read from first page to last.--Midwest Book Review You'll find in Corey Rich's newly released Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography, a cross between eye-popping imagery and very readable essays on the process of bringing those photographs into being.--Rangefinder If you're looking to read about people, check out Corey Rich's Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography. For over two decades he has snapped pictures of folks who attempt amazing feats, and now he's sharing the tales behind them.--Sara Barnes, "10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul" "My Modern Met "
£22.49
HarperCollins Publishers How to Win
Book SynopsisLessons in success from Sarina Wiegman''s sports psychologist with the triumphant LionessesThis is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed.This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive.This is a book to help You fulfil your potential.Lessons in success from the front line of performance psychology to help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.During her two decades as a sport psychologist, Dr Kate Hays has been developing The Building Blocks of Success', a framework which has become a transformative programme for forging a winning mentality in both an individual and group setting.The process has the power to transform good teams into great teams, while turning underperforming or misfiring athletes into title-winning forces. Crucially, the process accepts that it is important to win but it is more important to thrive. The priority focus is creating a sustainable culture that allows athletes to succeed, over and over again.In How to Win, Dr Kate Hays will show you how her framework isn't a resource solely reserved for elite Olympians or international football teams. In fact, anyone can find long-term and sustainable success using these methods.Work your way through a series of easy-to-understand psychological exercises and challenges; apply the learned lessons and skills to your environment (whether that be in sport, business, family, or any individual or group endeavour); follow the processes set out in The Building Blocks of Success' to create a greater understanding of self and of the people working, playing or striving alongside you.How to Win will help you find your purpose, fulfil your potential, and thrive.
£18.00
Simon & Schuster Death of a Racehorse
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£22.49
Cicerone Press Hiking in Norway - South: The 10 best multi-day
Book SynopsisThis guide describes 10 shorter hut-to-hut treks showcasing southern Norway's wild natural beauty, with highlights including Galdhøpiggen - Norway's highest peak at 2469m - and the iconic Pulpit Rock and Kjeragbolten on the Lysefjord. The routes range from 3 to 8 days (although many can be adapted or combined to create longer or shorter routes) and cover Jotunheimen, Rondane, Dovrefjell, Trollheimen and Ryfylke. They are suitable for experienced hikers with a good level of fitness and can be walked from mid-July to the end of September. Clear route description and mapping are provided for each hike. Stages are graded according to difficulty: although all of the routes follow waymarked trails, some cross remote and challenging terrain which may include exposed sections calling for a sure foot and a good head for heights. However, in many instances, alternatives are provided avoiding the most demanding sections. The guide also offers comprehensive advice on public transport access and accommodation options, and background notes on each of the featured mountain regions. From narrow ridges to wide glacial valleys and from shimmering fjords to striking alpine peaks, Norway is home to many awe-inspiring landscapes. Throw in the warmth and hospitality of the Norwegian Trekking Association's extensive hut network and you have all the ingredients of a fantastic adventure. This guide is an ideal companion to discovering some of Norway's classic shorter hikes and best-loved mountain landscapes.Table of ContentsPreface Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Norway - a hiker's paradise Geography and geology Heritage and outdoor culture Climate and when to go Getting to Norway Getting around Norway Hiking in Norway Waymarking and access Maps and navigation Accommodation Equipment Water, food and supplies Money Language Phones and Wi-Fi Safety Emergencies Using this guide Jotunheimen Route 1 Jotunheimen Besseggen route Route 2 Jotunheimen classic route Route 3 Jotunheimen traverse route Rondane Route 4 Rondane summits Route 5 Rondane traverse route Dovrefjell Route 6 Dovrefjell traverse route Trollheimen Route 7 Trollheimen Trekanten triangle route Route 8 Trollheimen SignaTur route Route 9 Trollheimen fells to fjord route Ryfylke Route 10 Lysefjord circuit Appendix A Overview of routes and daily stages Appendix B Table of mountain huts and key services provided Appendix C Useful websites and transport schedules Appendix D Norwegian berries
£16.16
Cicerone Press Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances: Guide and map
Book SynopsisGuide to walking the Camino Frances through northern Spain, the most popular version of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage or Way of St James, covering the 784km from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela.The guidebook is everything you need to plan your camino. It describes the route in 36 stages and lists 500 pilgrim lodgings along the camino, including public and private albergues, with a description of facilities available at each, allowing the route to be customised to suit your own itinerary. The accompanying map book is ideal for day-to-day use, with maps for the entire route showing the locations of accommodation and services, as well as over 100 useful town and village maps. Divided into 6 sections, the guidebook includes an additional section from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and Muxia on the Galician coast. Each section is broken down into detailed stages with easily customisable start and finish points due to the amount of accommodation available en route. This two-part guidebook and map book provide an abundance of advice on planning and preparation, sample itineraries and detailed information that allows complete customisation of the Camino, making this an ideal guidebook for all pilgrims walking the Camino Frances.Table of ContentsContents Map key Map of the Spanish caminos Overview map and profile Route summary table General introduction What makes the Camino Franc#xe9;s special? History of the Camino de Santiago Do I have to be religious to walk the Camino? Planning your walk Where to begin? Where to end? When to walk? Where to stay? What to eat? How many days should I allow for the walk? How do I plan my daily stages? Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? How do I get to and from the Camino? How do I secure my credencial and compostela? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Camino Preparing for the climates of northern Spain Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage and storage services Walking sticks and trekking poles Health and well-being Pilgrim etiquette How to use this guide GPX tracks Section 1: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Pamplona Stage 1 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles Stage 2 Roncesvalles to Zubiri Stage 3 Zubiri to Pamplona Section 2: Pamplona to Burgos Stage 4 Pamplona to Puente la Reina Stage 5 Puente la Reina to Estella Stage 6 Estella to Los Arcos Stage 7 Los Arcos to Logroño Stage 8 Logroño to N#xe1;jera Stage 9 N#xe1;jera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada Stage 10 Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado Stage 11 Belorado to San Juan de Ortega Stage 12 San Juan de Ortega to Burgos Section 3: Burgos to León Stage 13 Burgos to Hontanas Stage 14 Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino Stage 15 Boadilla del Camino to Carrión de los Condes Stage 16 Carrión de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios Stage 17A Terradillos de los Templarios to Bercianos del Real Camino Stage 17B Terradillos de los Templarios to Calzadilla de los Hermanillos Stage 18A Bercianos del Real Camino to Mansilla de las Mulas Stage 18B Calzadilla de los Hermanillos to Mansilla de las Mulas Stage 19 Mansilla de las Mulas to León Section 4: León to Sarria Stage 20 León to Hospital de Órbigo Stage 21 Hospital de Órbigo to Astorga Stage 22 Astorga to Foncebadón Stage 23 Foncebadón to Ponferrada Stage 24 Ponferrada to Villafranca del Bierzo Stage 25 Villafranca del Bierzo to La Faba Stage 26 La Faba to Triacastela Stage 27 Triacastela to Sarria Section 5: Sarria to Santiago de Compostela Stage 28 Sarria to Portomarín Stage 29 Portomarín to Palas de Rei Stage 30 Palas de Rei to Arzúa Stage 31 Arzúa to O Pedrouzo Stage 32 O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela Section 6: Camino Finisterre/Muxía Stage 33 Santiago de Compostela to Negreira Stage 34 Negreira to Olveiroa Stage 35A Olveiroa to Finisterre Stage 35B Olveiroa to Muxía Stage 36 Finisterre to Muxía Appendix A Stage planning tables Appendix B Major local festivals Appendix C Useful contacts, links and apps Appendix D Bibliography and further reading
£16.16
Thames and Hudson Ltd Grand Trails
Book SynopsisAlexis Berg is one of the world's premier sports journalists. Specializing in long-distance events, often in hard-to-reach locations, particularly in the mountains, Berg has captured some of the world's most challenging races and extraordinary humans. Frédéric Berg is a journalist and seasoned ultra-marathoner. He has finished two legendary trail races, the Diagonale des Fous and the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. Aurélien Delfosse is a journalist for L'Équipe, one of the world's leading sports newspapers.
£37.50
Little, Brown Book Group The Complete Guide to Tracking Third Edition
Book SynopsisDiscover how to track and stalk any living thing in any environment, including woodland, marsh, jungle and desert. This edition includes up-to-date information about new technologies such as drones. The reader will learn how to:- Interpret animal, human and vehicle signs.- Preserve night vision. - Use time frames to eliminate misleading signs. - Detect quarry when they backtrack or circle around. - Understand how time and weather affect signs. - Spot intentionally misleading signs.The skills of observation, memory and analysis that a tracker employs are essential not only for the military and law enforcement agencies but are also invaluable for search and rescue teams, scouts, youth leaders, outdoor pursuit teachers, bird-watchers, ramblers, farmers, livestock owners and game keepers.
£11.69
Merlin Unwin Books Hooked on Lure Fishing
Book SynopsisNew tech developments in lures are allowing anglers to discover the thrills of fishing with them. Keeping us up to date with the new sport this offers, Dom Garnett gives all the lowdown on how to catch 60 different species with light, versatile tackle. From blennies and rockfish to trout and bass, the new lures offer rod-bending fun!
£21.25
Headline Publishing Group Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book
Book SynopsisHarry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the England superstar's world like no other book. Feared and respected as a goalscorer across England and Europe, Harry has been a prolific marksman where ever he has played. Born in London on 28 July 1993, he made his debut, for Tottenham on 25 August 2011, aged 18. He captained England to their first FIFA World Cup semi-final for 28 years in Russia and went onto winning the FIFA World CUp 2018 Golden Boot as top scorer with six goals. Written in a lively style and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs and enlightening quotes, Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book celebrates his greatest moments and most famous goals, including the goals which have made him one of the world's most watchable superstars. Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Young Harry Kane • Growing up in a sporting family • On trial at Arsenal, aged 11 • Local boy makes good • Turning professional at Tottenham • Learning on loan • UEFA Euro U19 semi-finalist • Champions League Star • Harry Kane at Home • FIFA U20 World Cup • Harry Kane's Super Skills • Great Tottenham Goals • UEFA EURO 2016 Frustration • Training with Harry Kane • The Pride of North London • Harry Kane in Numbers • Harry's Club-mates • Harry's fans • Great England Goals • Champions League 2018-19 • Harry Kane – A Coach's Dream • Global Superstar • Footballer of the Year • Harry Kane – Record Breaker • Harry Kane at the 2018 FIFA World Cup • Harry Kane – Facts, Honours and Awards • What Next for Harry? • Harry Kane Quiz.
£7.59
Rapha Racing Ltd Queens of Pain: Legends and rebels of cycling
Book SynopsisQueens of Pain tells the remarkable and largely unknown tale of women's cycle racing from the 1890's to the early 1990's. From the fin-de-siècle velodromes of North America to the glamour and chaos of the first women's Tour de France, Queens of Pain offers a sweeping panorama of female racing history. Told through the lives of the great champions, its heroines include stuntwomen and speed skaters, young mothers and teenage tearaways, shop assistants and coal-delivery girls. When prejudice and officialdom denied them one stage they found another: from six-day track racing to epic place to place records, from 12-hour time trials to unofficial road races. The greatly expanded women's racing scene of today is the direct legacy of these pioneering riders whose stories form an unbroken thread since the invention of the bicycle.
£23.75
Pitch Publishing Ltd Trailblazers
Book SynopsisTrailblazers uncovers the extraordinary pioneering exploits of Nottingham Forest. The Garibaldi Reds have historically influenced progress in the game and possess a wonderful collection of unique records and exceptional firsts'. Key elements of the game today can be linked to the groundbreaking feats of this remarkable football club.
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers South West Coast Path 2 North Cornwall
Book SynopsisPlan your next adventure along the North Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path with trusted mapping from A-Z
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Essential Sculling
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£13.49
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Tour of the Ecrins National Park GR54 real IGN
Book SynopsisThe only English language guidebook for the GR54 has been completely rewritten and fully updated for 2024. Real 1:25,000 Maps: IGN mapping included for each stage. This makes navigation easy and saves you money: no need to buy additional maps.
£17.09
Bonnier Books Ltd The Barcelona Legacy: Guardiola, Mourinho and the
Book SynopsisManchester, 2018: Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho lead their teams out to face each other in the 175th Manchester derby. They are first and second in the Premier League, but today only one man can come out on top. It is merely the latest instalment in a rivalry that has contested titles, traded insults and crossed a continent, but which can be traced back to a friendship that began almost 25 years ago.Barcelona, late-nineties: Johan Cruyff's Dream Team is disintegrating and the revolutionary manager has departed, but what will come next will transform the future of football. Cruyff's style has changed the game, and given birth to a generation of thinkers: men like Ronald Koeman, Luis Enrique, Laurent Blanc, Frank de Boer, Louis van Gaal, and Cruyff's club captain Pep Guardiola and a young translator, José Mourinho.The Barcelona Legacy is a book in part about tactics, about how the theories that underpin the modern game were forged by Cruyff and his successors, but also about the people and personalities who gathered at the Camp Nou for what was effectively the greatest coaching seminar in history, about their friendships and rivalries and, in one case, an apocalyptic falling out that continues to shape the game today.
£10.44
National Geographic Maps Camino de Santiago Map Map Pack Bundle
Book SynopsisWaterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic Maps.
£42.46
Pitch Publishing Ltd Jurgen Said to Me
Book SynopsisJurgen Said to Me is a human-interest story centred around Liverpool FC''s most successful and charismatic leader of recent times. It charts Jurgen Klopp''s impact on Liverpool through the voice of the author and those at the heart of his revival.In October 2015, Klopp took the helm at Liverpool at a time when the famous club were entering a third decade of league-title drought. The German coach had prospered with his brand of ''heavy-metal football'', but little was known about his personality beyond an obvious energy and charisma. He entered a city steeped in personality, history and trauma - a place where the people demand more than a mere coach to lead their clubs.Klopp''s social influence has stretched to matters such as diversity, the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and local history. The book explores the human impact of a man who single-handedly harnessed togetherness and the global unity of millions, while reshaping one of the most fam
£13.49
Hardie Grant Books Sky Runner: Finding Strength, Happiness and
Book SynopsisDevelop your running skills with Emelie Forsberg, one of the most successful trail/sky runners in the world. In Sky Runner, she shares her passion for running through stories, recipes, techniques and training exercises to help you to get the most out of your body. With experiences from her life and career dotted throughout each chapter in the book, Sky Runner teaches you how to how to listen to your body and build both your mental and physical strength sustainably. Filled with spectacular photographs taken by legendary mountain athlete Kilian Jornet, Sky Runner showcases what we all love about running – particularly the thrill of running in the great outdoors. Regardless of whether you’re running three kilometres or 50 kilometres, this book will help improve your attitude to running and give it deeper meaning, while motivating you to be your best self.
£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Liveaboard Guide
Book SynopsisThe romantic dream of downsizing, giving up the rat race, and living life at 4mph on the inland waterways is proving more and more attractive. But for tens of thousands of people it is not just a romantic dream but an actual lifestyle. Tony Jones is one of those people. He has lived aboard his 50ft narrowboat for over 14 years and in this very practical book he documents what the liveaboard lifestyle is really like, focusing on the practical issues of day to day living for those who want to know what living on a boat actually entails, to see how to manage it for themselves. Topics covered include: the pros, cons and costs of a residential mooring power usage and energy consumption (and how it differs from a house) how to stay warm - the choice of coal, electric, gas or wood heating boat loos - the pros and cons, and troubleshooting typical problems entertainment - TV, radio, internet, DVDs logistical problems - no postal address, GP access, vehicle
£16.19
The Experiment LLC Running is My Therapy NEW EDITION
Book SynopsisLongtime runner Scott Douglas marshals expert advice and a growing body of research to show how a consistent running routine can make us happier - and enhance the benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The therapeutic power of running lies in its lasting physiological effects: It induces changes in brain structure and chemistry that other forms of exercise don’t. Douglas presents methods we can all use to live happier - in and out of running shoes.
£10.44
Benchmark Maps Oregon Recreation Map
Book SynopsisThe Oregon Recreation Map is a folded map version of the Recreation Guide pages within Benchmark's Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas.
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton Do Your Best
Book SynopsisWhat more could you ask for, than a book stuffed like an overfilled rucksack with tips and tricks from one of the world''s most celebrated adventurers from pitching a tent, leading a team, how to keep fit, tie knots, memorize facts, identify trees, stars and birds, as well as learning real survival skills like putting up a tent in the wild and stashing your breakfast in ground to keep it hot for the next morning?Do Your Best is a warm-hearted book that takes all the skills of the Scouts and repackages them for young people who have a thirst for adventure and want to do their best in everything they do and set themselves up to face life head-on and make their mark in the world as they grow up. e in the world.It will help all young people step up, speak up, skill up and dream big.Chapters include: ''How to Survive''; ''How to give first aid''; ''How to protect our planet''; ''How to be organized''; ''How to be an adventurer''; ''How to be a camp cook''; ''How to live freely''; ''How to predict the weather''; ''How to be a team player''. And that''s just for starters!
£11.69
Akashic Books,U.S. Dogtown: The Legend of the Z-Boys
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£32.00
Harmony/Rodale 26 Marathons
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£12.74
De Coubertin Books English League Football
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£25.50
APA Publications The Mini Rough Guide to Dubai Travel Guide with
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£7.59
Cicerone Press The Peaks of the Balkans Trail
Book SynopsisGuidebook to the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, a 192km trek through Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. The route, which can comfortably be completed in less than a fortnight, is waymarked and covers terrain between 670m and 2300m in altitude, taking in remote valleys, dramatic mountain passes, stunning scenery and villages untouched by time.
£17.06
Taylor & Francis The Geopolitical Economy of Football
Book SynopsisThis book examines the new geopolitical economy of football, exploring the intersection of money, politics, and power in the worldâs most popular sport. Against a background of international conflict and the emergence of powerful new state actors in world sport, the book considers how football investments and events have become instruments of soft power and industrial development, and how football plays an increasingly significant role in global politics and international relations. Featuring the work of leading researchers from around the world, and case studies from five continents, the book examines key contemporary issues such as the Gulf Statesâ interests in European soccer and debates around âsportwashingâ and human rights, the global politics of artificial intelligence (AI) in football, and footballâs complex relationship with migration and identity in Africa and Latin America. It considers the seismic impact of Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine on the geopolitics of footba
£35.14
Polaris Publishing Limited This is Murrayfield
Book Synopsis''A century of sporting and human historydistilled with warmth and wisdom'' Mark Palmer, The TimesIn 1925, Scotland played their first ever game at Murrayfield Stadium. They opened this new home with a landmark result, defeating England with a late drop-goal to secure their first Grand Slam title. This was the first in a long line of epic encounters to have taken place on that hallowed ground over the next century.In This is Murrayfield, celebrated rugby writers Peter Burns and Rob Robertson curate 100 of the most memorable, significant and sometimes quirky fixtures to have been played at Murrayfield over the last 100 years. Gorgeously illustrated with black and white and colour photography throughout, this is an insightful, fun and fascinating record of some of the greatest moments in Scottish rugby history.
£22.50
Krause Publications Rimfire Revolution: A Complete Guide to Modern
Book SynopsisThe New Bible On Rimfire Rifles & NRL22The .22 Long Rifle caliber is the most popular ammunition and firearm chambering in the world. It’s a backyard plinker, small-game hunter, tactical trainer and Olympic medalist. Along with its .17-caliber cousins, the humble .22 LR is undergoing a massive resurgence in the United States, and around the world, especially in places like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, which effectively ban centerfire chamberings.The rimfire rifle, an historic centerpiece of the shooting community, is trending in a big way, and this book brings the topic into current times. Every major gun manufacturer has brought at least one new rimfire rifle to the market in the last two years, and these models are covered in detail. A sampling of topics included in this full-color work: complete coverage of semi-autos and how they work; the magic of bolt-action accuracy; advice on sharpening up shooting accuracy; match shooting and how to succeed; DIY precision gunsmithing; hunting with rimfires; and the future of the rimfire market.And, to guarantee this work provides complete rimfire coverage, the author also goes deep into the capabilities of the “Might Mice,” the .17s: 17HM2, 17HMR and 17WSM.
£22.49
Atlantic Books Indian Summers
Book SynopsisGideon Haigh is the world's pre-eminent cricket writer. In a career spanning more than forty years he has written in The Australian, The Times, The Guardian, The Cricketer, and in more than thirty books including On Warne, Mystery Spinner and The Cricket War. He now writes and podcasts for cricketetal.com
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Skills Cricket bowling
Book SynopsisThe Know the Game Skills series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player.Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying their sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it.Cricket: Bowling aims to teach the basic skills needed to become successful with the ball. It teaches young players how to:- Set the field- Read a batsman- Bowl different styles- Adapt to different situationsClearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every player all the skills they need to enjoy cricket.Table of ContentsIntroduction Bowling to a plan Bowling actions Breaking it down Swing bowling Seam bowling Spin bowling Spin variations
£8.72
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Muay Thai Counter Techniques: Competitive Skills
Book SynopsisThis thoroughly revised edition is designed for intermediate and advanced Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters and trainers to enhance their counter tactics This in-depth explanation of Muay Thai counter-tactics is the ideal companion for martial arts practitioners looking to improve their technique. Muay Thai is a martial art with a variety of impressive techniques; every attack technique can be countered with a large number of variants. No two fighters will react to an attack in the same way, because while most Muay Thai fighters learn the same basic techniques each fighter will go on to learn a wide variety of secondary techniques and will adapt them to his or her individual fighting style. In addition to full-color photographs of such well-known Thai boxers as Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeenong demonstrating techniques, this edition includes:• the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition• historical and modern techniques• training tips• information on the benefits of training in Thailand—experiencing the art in its country of origin Suitable for Thai boxers as well as mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, Muay Thai Counter Techniques is a useful addition to the library of anyone seeking to add more techniques into their repertoire and take their training to the next level.
£29.75
Rowman & Littlefield L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing
Book SynopsisThe L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. This book is divided into three essential parts--Fly Fishing, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, and for all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.Trade Review"The publication is packed with instruction and pictures to supplement learning. It leaves nothing unanswered."--Las Vegas Review-Journal
£17.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Fascia in Sport and Movement, Second Edition
Book SynopsisFascia in Sport and Movement, Second edition is a multi-author book with contributions from 51 leading teachers and practitioners across the entire spectrum of bodywork and movement professions. It provides professionals from all bodywork and movement specialisms with the most up-to-date information they need for success in teaching, training, coaching, strengthening, tackling injury, reducing pain, and improving mobility.The new edition has 21 new chapters, and chapters from the first edition have been updated with new research.This book is an essential resource for all bodywork professionals - sports coaches, fitness trainers, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, dance teachers and manual therapists. It explains and demonstrates how an understanding of the structure and function of fascia can inform and improve your clinical practice.The book''s unique strength lies in the breadth of its coverage, the expertise of its authorship and the currency of its research and practice base.
£67.50
Quarto Publishing PLC The Race Against the Stasi: The Incredible Story
Book SynopsisCycling Book of the Year - Cross British Sports Book Awards When the 'Iron Curtain' descended across Europe, Dieter Wiedemann was a hero of East German sport. A podium finisher in The Peace Race, the Eastern Bloc equivalent of the Tour de France, he was a pin-up for the supremacy of socialism over the 'fascist' West. Unbeknownst to the authorities, however, he had fallen in love with Sylvia Hermann, a girl from the other side of the wall. Socialist doctrine had it that the two of them were 'class enemies', and as a famous athlete Dieter's every move was pored over by the Stasi. Only he abhorred their ideology, and in Sylvia saw his only chance of freedom. Now, playing a deadly game of cat and mouse, he plotted his escape. In 1964 he was delegated, once and once only, to West Germany. Here he was to ride a qualification race for the Tokyo Olympics, but instead committed the most treacherous of all the crimes against socialism. Dieter Wiedemann, sporting icon and Soviet pawn, defected to the other side. Whilst Wiedemann fulfilled his lifetime ambition of racing in the Tour de France, his defection caused a huge scandal. The Stasi sought to 'repatriate' him, with horrific consequences both for him and the family he left behind. Fifty years on, and twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Dieter Wiedemann decided it was time to tell his story. Through his testimony and that of others involved, and through the Stasi file, which has stalked him for half a century, Herbie Sykes uncovers an astonishing tale. It is one of love and betrayal, of the madness at the heart of the cold war, and of the greatest bike race in history.Trade Review'so much more than a regular biography... [a] unique account of life behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin Wall was up and the Cold War was at its chilliest' road.cc "gripping book was as unputdownable as the best espionage novels." Seven Day Cyclist "A fascinating tale" Bikes Etc "moving and enjoyable" The Observer "The story of Dieter Wiedemann is an intriguing tale, encompassing a potent combination of politics, sport, love and betrayal. Herbie Sykes impressively balances the political and the personal, making The Race Against the Stasi an enjoyable, compelling and highly recommended read." The View East "wonderful book" Huffington Post 'a window into a world that no longer exists but which conditioned the lives of millions of people... most definitely a book worth reading' The Jersey Pocket 'A hugely rewarding read and a tour de force of excellent journalism' -- Brendan Gallagher TourofBritain.co.uk 'more than the story of a cyclist, more than a story about cycling... it's the story of a man forgotten by history but who deserves to be remembered, not just for the life he lived, but for the way the story of that life has been told.' -- Feargal McKay Podium Cafe 'a great book that mixes a variety of source materials to tell the story of a cyclist... a story that deserves to be told' INRNG.com 'incredibly impressive... a monumental work of great credit to its author and principal subjects, in equal parts social and sporting history and may well be one of the finest books i have ever had the pleasure of reading.' The Washing Machine Post
£8.99
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Day Walks in East Anglia: 20 routes in Norfolk &
Book SynopsisDay Walks in East Anglia features 20 routes between 5.7 and 13.9 miles (9.2km and 22.4km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Researched and written by outdoor adventure expert Anna Paxton, this book covers walks around the must-see sites of East Anglia, including The Broads and Norfolk Coast Path, and takes you to lesser-known spots too, while exploring the rich history, heritage and wildlife of the area.See the seals and stroll along the dunes at Blakeney Point, explore nature reserves at Titchwell Marsh and Upton Broad, admire grand houses such as Blickling Hall, walk alongside windmills and waterways on The Broads and explore the historic settlements of Norwich and Bungay.Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the WalksNavigationSafetyThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookMaps, descriptions, distancesKm/mile conversion chartNorthumberland Area MapSection 1 – North Norfolk Coast1 Hunstanton Cliffs to Titchwell Marsh2 Holkham Beach & Burnham Overy3 Blakeney Point4 Cromer Ridge & Sheringham Cliffs5 Mundesley to Overstrand Beach & CliffsSection 2 – The Broads6 Blickling Estate & the Weavers’ Way7 Horsey Gap, Windmills & Seals8 Wroxham & the Bure Valley Railway9 Upton Broad & Marshes10 Norwich Riverside & Whitlingham Country Park11 Bungay Castle & the River WaveneySection 3 – Suffolk Coast & Heaths12 Walberswick to Southwold via the Sandlings Walk13 Dunwich & Westleton Heaths14 Aldeburgh & Thorpeness15 Orford16 River Orwell & the Shotley PeninsulaSection 4 – Thetford Forest & The Brecks17 Castle Acre & West Acre18 The King’s Forest & West Stow Country Park19 Pingo Trail20 Little Ouse Valley & Thetford ForestAppendix
£13.46
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd West Highland Way: Easy-to-use folding map and
Book SynopsisThe 153-kilometre West Highland Way encompasses the variety of Scotland’s wild places. The route, which begins in Milngavie and finishes in Fort William, passes from Glasgow, Scotland’s friendliest city, through lochs and forests, and across wild moors in the shadows of Munros. Offering panoramic views and clear waymarking, it is no wonder this is one of Scotland’s most popular long-distance routes. The West Highland Way appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this Vertebrate Publishing Guidemap is unique in that it caters for four categories of user, providing custom itineraries for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners.This lightweight, waterproof, durable and easy-to-use folding map features all the essential information for a successful West Highland Way, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the linear route starting in Milngavie and finishing in Fort William. It also includes a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a link to a GPX file download.
£13.46
Cicerone Press Mont Blanc Walks: 50 day walks and 4 multi-day
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The day walks are 2–13 miles (3–20km) in length and range from high-level walks to easy summits, mountain huts, viewpoints and mountain lakes, as well as less strenuous valley walks. The multi-day treks range from 14–33 miles (22–52km) and include Vallorcine to Plaine Joux and Servoz, the Aiguilles Rouges and the Italian Val Ferret. 1:100,000 sketch maps (1:200,000 scale for treks) included Bases include Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentiere and Courmayeur Information on access, accommodation and recommended mapping Walks are graded (1-3) according to difficulty Valley walks included for bad weather or rest days Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction The Region How it all Started Glaciers Via Ferratas Animals and Birds Flowers and Trees Transhumance and Alpages When to Go Getting There Alpine Accommodation Language Currency Maps Safety Security and Rescue Guided Walking Walking with Dogs Mountain Biking Trail Running Things not to be Missed How to Use this Guide THE WALKS Chapter 1 - St Gervais Les Bains and Les Contamines-Montjoie 1 Mont Truc 2 Mont Joly 3 Lac d'Armancette 4 Col de la Fen#xea;tre 5 T#xea;te Nord des Fours 6 Lacs and Monts Jovet Chapter 2 - Servoz and the Plateau d'Assy 7 Lac Vert 8 Pointe Noire de Pormenaz 9 The D#xe9;rochoir and the D#xe9;sert de Plat#xe9; Chapter 3 - Les Houches 10 Le Prarion 11 Mont Vorassay 12 Aiguillette des Houches Chapter 4 - Chamonix 13 Chamonix Valley Walk 14 La Chapeau and T#xea;te des Prapators 15 Montenvers 16 Montagne de Blaiti#xe8;re 17 Chalet de Cerro 18 Montagne de la Côte 19 Refuge de Bel Lachat and Le Br#xe9;vent 20 Grand Balcon Sud - La Fl#xe9;g#xe8;re to Planpraz 21 Lac Blanc 22 T#xea;te de Villy 23 Col de Salenton 24 Lac Cornu and Lacs Noirs Chapter 5 - Argenti#xe8;re 25 Argenti#xe8;re Valley Walk 26 Pierre #xe0; Bosson 27 T#xea;te du Grand Chantet 28 Aiguillette d'Argenti#xe8;re - Les Ch#xe9;serys 29 Argenti#xe8;re Glacier Pointe de Vue 30 Aiguillette des Posettes 31 Refuge Albert Premier 32 Croix de Fer Chapter 6 - Vallorcine 33 Vallorcine Valley Walk 34 Pointe de la Terrasse and Tr#xe9;-les-Eaux Valley 35 Cheval Blanc 36 Dinosaur Tracks 37 Bel Oiseau 38 Col de Barberine and Fontanabran 39 Refuge de la Pierre #xe0; B#xe9;rard 40 Mont Buet by the Normal Route 41 Refuge de Loriaz 42 Emosson from Loriaz 43 Mont Buet by the north ridge Chapter 7 - Courmayeur 44 Punta della Croce 45 Mont Fortin 46 Mont Ch#xe9;tif 47 Col and Lac Liconi 48 Mont de la Saxe 49 T#xea;te Entre Deux Sauts 50 T#xea;te de Ferret Chapter 8 - Multi-day Treks 51 Vallorcine to Plaine Joux 52 Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges 53 Vallorcine to Servoz 54 Italian Val Ferret Circuit APPENDICES APPENDIX A Mont Blanc Region Tourist Offices APPENDIX B Useful Terms and Glossary APPENDIX C Transport in the Chamonix and Courmayeur Valleys APPENDIX D Rainy Day/Rest Day Activities APPENDIX E Hut Etiquette APPENDIX F Climbing Peaks and Hiring Guides
£14.20
Adventure Sports Media House Coaching Adventure Sports: 2020
Book SynopsisCoaching Adventure Sports is an accessible, user-friendly guide that teaches practitioners the components of good coaching whatever your field of practice. Written by two highly experienced coach educators, this book examines the specific challenges faced by Adventure Sports Coaches who work in natural environments or specifically constructed artificial spaces, with diverse groups of participants. It examines how to put theory into practice, covering such key topics as: - Coaching for independence - How we learn - Questioning - Embracing failure - Dealing with fear - Creating great coaching relationships - Reflection on performance - Developing as a coach Each chapter contains real-life stories of putting theory into practice from established Adventure Sports Coaches in a range of fields, from paddlesports to mountaineering. This user-friendly guide is aimed at Adventure Sports Coaches at all levels of experience and includes tasks to help readers explore and consolidate new techniques and ideas. With an emphasis on experimentation, adaptability and reflection, this book will inspire any coach or practitioner with an interest in adventure sports to try out new techniques and ways of delivery. Adventure Sports Coaching is a full colour guide which balances a deep interest in the methods and practice of coaching with a clear format, illustrative diagrams and accessible language. Content accords with a range of recent academic research, and each chapter contains suggestions for further reading.
£27.00
Verso Books Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London
Book Synopsis"Cities, like cats, will reveal themselves at night," wrote the poet Rupert Brooke. Before the age of electricity, the nighttime city was a very different place to the one we know today - home to the lost, the vagrant and the noctambulant. Matthew Beaumont recounts an alternative history of London by focusing on those of its denizens who surface on the streets when the sun's down. If nightwalking is a matter of "going astray" in the streets of the metropolis after dark, then nightwalkers represent some of the most suggestive and revealing guides to the neglected and forgotten aspects of the city.In this brilliant work of literary investigation, Beaumont shines a light on the shadowy perambulations of poets, novelists and thinkers: Chaucer and Shakespeare; William Blake and his ecstatic peregrinations and the feverish ramblings of opium addict Thomas De Quincey; and, among the lamp-lit literary throng, the supreme nightwalker Charles Dickens. We discover how the nocturnal city has inspired some and served as a balm or narcotic to others. In each case, the city is revealed as a place divided between work and pleasure, the affluent and the indigent, where the entitled and the desperate jostle in the streets.With a foreword and afterword by Will Self, Nightwalking is a captivating literary portrait of the writers who explore the city at night and the people they meet.Trade ReviewPart literary criticism, part social history, part polemic, this is a haunting addition to the canon of psychogeography. * Financial Times *A wonderful book, that has many fascinating things to say about the night-time life of our capital down the ages. Rarely has a book on the subject of darkness been so illuminating; all insomniacs should read it.? * Standard *He releases an ancient, urban miasma that rises from the page, untroubled by electric illumination, allowing us to inhale what Shakespeare's contemporary Thomas Dekker called "that thick tobacco-breath which the rheumaticke night throws abroad * Independent *An important and lively book. * Times Higher Education Supplement *Magnificent -- Ian Thomson * New Statesman *
£11.39
Hawksmoor Publishing Football's Principles of Play
Book SynopsisDesigned for coaches and football fans interested in the theory of football, this handbook is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the foundations that football is built on.
£12.99
Cercle d'art Car Racing 1965
Book SynopsisThe DPPI (Diffusion Presse Photo International) agency is the brainchild of a handful of men who shared a passion for both photography and automobiles - especially sports cars. DPPI immediately set about sharing as widely as possible the day-to-day experiences of drivers and racing teams on road and track. The first volume of this collection - the first of its kind - takes us to the heart of a golden age in motorsport history. Be it at Le Mans, during hillclimbing races, or on the first tracks devoted to what would later become the main attraction, Formula 1, both cars and drivers are accessible, welcoming. Everyone smiles at fans, who are not yet crowded against the rails of the route or circuit. The curated selection comprising hundreds of photographs from DDPI’s vault, with commentary by the photographers and people involved at the time, draw the reader into a universe full of adventure, stories brimming with humanity that centre on exceptional machines. Text in English and French.
£76.50
