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Random House USA Inc The Inner Game of Tennis 50th Anniversary Edition
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£19.55
Southwater Publishing Fly Fishing Fly Tying 2Book Slipcase
Book SynopsisSPECIAL PRICE REDUCTION! This wonderful gift box set offers two guidebooks on the exhilarating sport of fly fishing. It includes expert advice on where and how to fish, and casting techniques, and a visual directory of artificial flies and how to make your own, all shown in more than 530 photographs and diagrams.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Urban Survival Handbook
Book SynopsisPractical skills to cope with home and city hazards, keeping safe in everyday and extreme situations
£9.50
Headline Publishing Group Michael Schumacher
Book SynopsisMichael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation and, statistically, the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability and nerve that defines a champion, for 15 seasons he has left rivals trailing in his wake, winning an unprecedented seven world drivers'' championships.But he is a controversial figure, feared for his ruthless tactics, despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. THE EDGE OF GREATNESS examines Schumacher''s entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships and his attempt to win back Ferrari''s crown. It tells the story behind Schumacher''s record five consecutive world titles, uncovers the secrets of how he has stayed at the top for so long and examines the impact of his domination on the sport. Frank, honest, adroit and in-depth - James Allen reveals the anatomy of a champion.Trade Review'it is the one book devoted to Schumacher that [Lewis] Hamilton would be advised to read' * Daily Telegraph *'high octane enjoyment' * Manchester Evening News *'a well-rounded and thought-provoking look at [Schumacher]' * F1fanatic.co.uk *'James pulls no punches while revealing the brutal and generous sides to this great champion' * Scottish Sunday Post *'a real winner' * Herald Sun *'Allen uncovers a more complex figure beneath...Fascinating' * Sun Herald *'Allen hedges his bets on the controversial crashes that tainted Schumacher's reputation, but uncovers a more complex figure beneath' * The Advertiser *'Renowned F1 commentator James Allen cleverly dissects the mind of the world's biggest sporting superstars to answer some age old questions...A must for budding sports psychologists' * Inside Sport *
£10.99
Rizzoli International Publications Shaun White
Book SynopsisThe recently retired 3-time Olympic gold medalist shares his favorite action-sports photographs and family albums in this personally curated illustrated autobiography.White chronicles his evolution from his childhood in California into becoming the world’s best snowboarder and skateboarder, his travels to train and compete around the world, his appearances in fashion editorials and advertising, and his interest in music. Some of the world’s best action-sports photographers capture White performing his extreme snowboarding and skating tricks around the world--from his groundbreaking aerial maneuvers such as his Double McTwist 1260 on Olympic half pipes, to his radical skating tricks such ashis Frontside 540 Sky Hook at the X Games. White exceeded the imaginable limits of snowboarding and raised the bar for other snowboarding competitors to try to keep up with him. Narrated by White with detailed commentary throughout, this book is an autobiography i
£34.00
Shareholders For Albion From Buzaglo To Balis
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£18.99
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd 13 Inspirations
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£13.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Being a Sport Psychologist
Book SynopsisRichard Keegan is Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Canberra, Australia. He is a registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and also supervises trainees. He was previously Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Sport Sciences, University of Lincoln, UK.Trade Review'Richard Keegan takes you on a journey from being to doing in a voyage of discovery.' - Professor Mark B. Andersen, Halmstad University, Sweden 'This book has what it takes to shape the field of sport psychology in very positive ways.' - Associate Professor Zella Moore, Manhattan College, USA 'It uniquely offers something to both the experienced and neophyte practitioner.' - Dr Moira Lafferty, University of Chester, UK 'The model takes you through all of the important processes and decisions that come with being a professional and ethical sport psychologist.' - Dr Chris Harwood, Loughborough University, UK 'This text provides a useful insight into the world of a sport psychology consultant. Keegan embraces the issues of ethics, morality and philosophical stance that creates a deeper level of awareness within the reader.' - Dr John Mathers, University of Stirling, UK (for BASES magazine)Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview 2. Ethical Considerations: Protecting the client, yourself and your profession 3. Philosophical Assumptions: The aims, the landscape, and the strategy 4. The Intake Process: Establishing a relationship, aims, expectations, and boundaries 5. Needs Analysis: Establishing needs, skills, demands and goals 6. Case Formulation: Creating a working model 7. Choosing a Support Strategy: Case formulations, evidence and professional judgement 8. Planning the Support Programme 9. Delivery and Monitoring (... and Knowing When You're Finished) 10. Quality Assurance Processes: Recording, reflecting and supervision.
£33.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sailing Alone Around the World Adlard Coles
Book SynopsisJoshua Slocum''s epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 in the thirty-seven-foot sloop Spray stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. It remains one of the major feats of single-handed voyaging and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats. Starting from Boston in 1895 and dropping anchor in Newport, Rhode Island, over three years after his journey began, Slocum cruised some forty-six thousand miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. Slocum''s account of his voyage is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequaled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose--here in a new edition for all admirers of his legendary achievement.Trade ReviewYes, Slocum's journey was 'epic' but it was also eccentric, unlikely and his unsurpassable action elegiac...The unaffected and quirky intimacy with which he writes will never be matched. You cannot do what he did any more. * Matthew Parris *Boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once. * Arthur Ransome *One of the best sea-themed reads. * Daily Telegraph *It is riveting stuff... A great read. * The Nautical Magazine *One of the all-time classic sailing narratives. * Classic Boat *
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton My A-Z of Cricket: A personal celebration of our glorious game
Legendary cricket broadcaster Henry Blofeld takes the reader on a journey from A-Z through the world of cricket. In his trademark charming style, Blowers goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket terminology and regaling his favourite anecdotes from his fifty years in the sport, covering the most important moments in the sport's history as well as the most entertaining and amusing. The book will also contain a glossary for those who want to make sure they know their googlys from their bouncers. This gift book is perfect for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from Henry's unique point of view, it is a humorous and entertaining jaunt through the cricket landscape.
£21.25
Discovery Walking Guides Ltd Walk Lanzarote
Book SynopsisLanzarote's most popular walking guide book just got even better. Walk! Lanzarote 5th edition builds on the reputation of our earlier editions with comprehensive updating so that it caters for the needs of the increasing number of people who would like to combine some walking with a holiday on the Fire island. Walk Lanzarote explodes the myth that there is nowhere worth walking on the island as we range through strolling on coastal promenades, walking across alpine style meadows, striding over the lava sea, dropping into volcanoes, sitting on high mountain seats - quite simply you will be amazed at the wide variety of stunning landscapes the Fire island has to offer the adventurous leisure walker. For the 5th edition we've checked several routes and updated them where necessary. Walk Lanzarote's forty one main walking routes provide a wide variety of adventures with routes ranging from family friendly costal promenades through a surprising range of landscapes up to some serious hiking. Every route is an adventure that will make you eager to explore further on this spectacular island. Walk Lanzarote is produced to our highest standards with walk summary and rating, fully detailed description, frequent timings so you can check your progress, compass directions, and gps waypoints for all country routes. Each country route has full 1:40,000 scale colour mapping and gps waypoints dedicated to that route, while our Teguise town walk uses a large scale street plan. All routes are illustrated with colour photos. Culture and agriculture are included along with a Thingy section on modern art. We've emphasised the Access by Bus sections for each walk along with our Access by Car information for each walking route. Map sections for each route are taken from the Lanzarote Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map 5th edition. For gps users the gps waypoint files are available as a free downloadable zip file on the Discovery Walking Guides website. Quite simply the best book of Lanzarote that you can buy. If this is your first visit to Lanzarote then Walk! Lanzarote plus Lanzarote Tour & Trail Map will give you a series of adventures that will have you returning to the Fire island to experience more.
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Cyclist - Climb: The most epic cycling ascents in
Book SynopsisExplore 35 of the most notorious, gruelling cycling climbs the world has to offer, guided by the experts at Cyclist, the world's biggest road cycling magazine.Route maps, altitude charts, first-hand ride reports and incredible imagery from the finest cycling photographers combine in this tribute to the peaks, hills and ascents that every cyclist should try.Tracing the routes of the greatest rides across France, Italy, Spain and Belgium, this beautiful book also includes lesser-known climbs covering northern and eastern Europe and the USA - with every single ride tried, tested and conquered by the experts at Cyclist magazine.Climbs include:Monte Grappa, ItalyZoncolan, ItalyPasso dello Stelvio, ItalyAlto de l'Angliru, SpainSa Calobra, SpainKoppenberg, BelgiumAlpe d'Huez, FranceCol Agnel, FranceCroix de Fer, FranceThe Trollstigen, NowayMauna Kea, USA
£24.00
Pitch Publishing Ltd Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman
Book SynopsisRedemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman is the fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, now world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Born into a notorious London crime family, his uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper. John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery. At one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men. It took two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist to change his path. During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit - where fellow inmates included Abu Hamza, the hook-handed extremist cleric, and the 7/7 bombers. John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate and since his release has become one of the UK's leading Ironman competitors. Redemption is the ultimate story of sporting salvation.
£11.69
Pitch Publishing Ltd Project Restart: From Prem to the Parks, How
Book SynopsisIt's an embarrassing truth for many football fans that it was only when professional football was eventually forced to close down that we recognised Covid-19 as a genuine threat to our way of life. Maybe just as shameful was the fact that once lockdown became normalised, it didn't take long for chatter to start about when the game might begin again. This book begins by charting what happened in the weeks leading up to that point, placing football in the context of furloughs, some new-found community awareness and dithering politicians. At the heart of the book are seven case studies of teams. From Burnley in the Premier League, down through the divisions to grassroots football, Project Restart looks at the hopes and fears of supporters and the actions of those charged with keeping their beloved clubs afloat. It looks at how we almost adjusted to the eerie echo of games on TV with no crowds and finishes by trying to address the biggest question in town: what will football look like in a post-Covid future?
£11.69
Pitch Publishing Ltd Accidental Olympian: Colin Oates, a Judo Journey
Book SynopsisAccidental Olympian is the uplifting story of a judo athlete who wasn't afraid to dream big. Colin Oates trained in the wilds of Norfolk, at a village hall club run by his father. Entering the Olympics seemed an impossible dream, but Oates defied the odds to qualify for and compete at two Olympic Games. The boy born in Harold Wood, Essex, battled not only local prejudices within the judo fraternity but took on and beat many of the world's top players. Under the coaching and guidance of his father, Oates travelled the globe to fight in places he'd never heard of. Discover how Oates, supported by a judo-crazy family, smashed his way to being the British number-one under-66kg player for nearly a decade before qualifying for the Olympics. At London 2012, Oates defeated an ex-world champion and was only stopped by the eventual gold medallist. At Rio 2016, he faced the heartbreak of an early exit but was soon appointed a Great Britain elite coach. This is a genuine David and Goliath story where the underdog comes out on top.
£16.99
Troubador Publishing 50 Walks on the Essex Coast
Book SynopsisA walking guide describing 50 walks along the Essex coast, the longest coastline of any English county. Peter Caton discovered the wonderful Essex coastline as he narrated his journey along its whole length, writing Essex Coast Walk (Matador, 2009). He now describes walks covering the entire publicly accessible coast, helping others to follow in his footsteps. Detailed route instructions are provided, along with high-quality maps, while background information and colour photos add context and interest. Following rivers, creeks and open sea, on paths, tracks and promenades, often with circuits completed across countryside, the walking and views are varied. There is much history and wildlife to be seen as the walker discovers picturesque villages, smugglers’ haunts, nature reserves and little-known gems along the coast. Walks range from 2 to 15 miles, with most having different length options, plus the possibility of linking adjoining routes. Produced in full colour, 50 Walks on the Essex Coast is an invitation for serious ramblers, or those looking for just an afternoon stroll, to discover the hidden magic of the Essex coast.
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Top Gear Nought to Sixty
Book SynopsisUnleash the adrenaline-fueled chaos of Top Gear with Top Gear Nought to Sixty a collection of the 60 maddest motoring moments from every era of probably the greatest motoring programme of all time. From epic challenges like homemade stretch limos, bungee jumping a Rover 114 and destroying a Toyota Hilux to all of the legendary road trips, from Botswana and Vietnam to Bolivia and Nepal. This is a loving tribute to every era of Top Gear, where speed, power, and sheer audacity collide in a spectacular showcase of motoring madness. Featuring all your favourite presenters, road trips, challenges and choice insults as well as features on everything from racing legends and sleek supercars to space shuttles and old bangers, this epic collection is a must-have for any discerning petrolhead.
£19.80
Octopus Publishing Group The Lost Lionesses
Book SynopsisA captivating and moving account of the first England women''s football team that took part in the 1971 World Cup - detailing the injustice faced by those who took part and its effect on the women''s game as a whole. Told by the team themselves and written by the celebrity daughter of the main striker.''Don''t laugh, one day there may be a female Arsenal'', one headline read amidst the ridicule following the First Women''s World Cup in 1971.The spotlight was on the original lionesses, a diverse group of schoolgirls, bank clerks, and telephonists, primarily hailing from Chiltern Valley football club, run by a 60-year-old, multilingual bus driver called Harry. These amateur girls emerged as England''s first women''s football team at the 1971 World Cup in Mexico, only to face scorn once returned home. They were mocked by the press and their achievements were undermined. Players were banned for three months to two years if they tried to play with another team. The heroes had been punished.But the time has come to tell their truth.Narrated by the daughter of one of the team members, Janice Barton, with unprecedented access to the secrets and insights of the first ever woman''s team, this is a multi-generational story celebrating the power of a group of women who refused to accept the status quo - revealing how the events of 1971 shaped mother and daughter''s lives both personally and professionally.50 years later, Gail, her mother, and the rest of the team are ready to tell their story and share the legacy of the lost lionesses.
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group Ultra
Book SynopsisThe first ever atlas of ultra marathons. 50 of the world's greatest ultra marathons alongside stunning artworks, maps, elevation profiles and inspiring photography.
£21.25
Chronicle Books Play It Forward
Book SynopsisEveryone Watches Women's SportsTMNew from TOGETHXRthe sports media company that coined the defining statement setting the sports world on firethis inspiring collection of stories shines a light on the grit, smarts, and determination of record-setting and boundary-breaking female athletes around the world and across sports.
£20.21
IGI Global Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport
Book SynopsisAlthough there is significant research on large events that take place within athletics, small-scale events are largely ignored, in part due to the lack of press that they generate. However, these events require planning and preparation in the same way that larger sporting events do. This disparity between the effort that goes into the event and the attention the event draws allows for a gap in strategy or information available to those planning smaller scale athletic events. Principles and Practices of Small-Scale Sport Event Management is a cutting-edge reference publication that examines the successful organization and planning of small-scale sporting events. Featuring a wide range of topics such as community engagement, event planning, and sports management, this book is ideal for event planners, sports managers, marketers, academicians, practitioners, industry professionals, researchers, event organizers/coordinators, and students.
£138.00
Pitch Publishing Ltd Just Champion: The Stories Behind Rangers'
Book SynopsisJust Champion: The Stories Behind Rangers' 2020/21 Title Triumph tells the tale of a league title win against all odds. Rangers were ridiculed in 2018 when they appointed rookie manager Steven Gerrard. But slowly, and methodically, he transformed the side into a machine, and one that would completely dismantle Celtic's hopes of landing an unprecedented tenth successive title. Now, 25 members of the Rangers family - from ex-players to loyal supporters - tell the story of how the title came home to Ibrox. Mark Walters, Marco Negri, Ally Dawson and Lisa Swanson are among the players featured, as is former director John Gilligan. The impressive cast list also includes comedian and broadcaster Andy Cameron MBE, former MP Sir Brian Donohoe and even one of Her Majesty's Ambassadors. TV stars, restaurateurs, coaches and entertainers all share their stories, and what connects them is an unequivocal love of Glasgow Rangers. You will laugh, cry and marvel at each of the unique tales in this book.
£15.29
Octopus Publishing Group Waypoints: My Scottish Journey
Book SynopsisAN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A rewarding mix of markers, both personal as Heughan reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman'A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring' - Heat'From both his walk and his career, the common lesson is the power of persistence.' - The Times'A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland.' - Kirkus*INCLUDES A BONUS Q&A CHAPTER*'Waypoints is a memoir with a difference! I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me, but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company, away from the distractions of everyday life. And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the wild Scottish Highlands.'In this journey of self-discovery, Sam Heughan sets out along the West Highland Way to explore his heritage and reflect on the personal waypoints that define him. The result is a love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to Sam, and a charming, funny, wise and searching insight to the world through his eyes. The walk itself is the backdrop for this narrative, which tells the story of Sam's life while exploring his outlook, values and interests. Sam is a figure of fascinating contrasts, a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland, he's both outgoing and content in his own company. He has strong connections with his fans while recognising the fragility and value of anonymity, and in My Peak Challenge he has created a network that brings people together as they chase individual goals. In his new book, while charting a path through a stunning wilderness, Sam maps out the moments that shaped his views on dreams and ambition, family, friendships, love and life.Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to his readers.Trade ReviewA pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland * Kirkus *A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring. * Heat *From both his walk and his career, the common lesson is the power of persistence. * The Times *
£10.44
APA Publications Rough Guides Bangkok Travel Guide with eBook
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£18.38
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet The Joy of Wild Swimming
Book SynopsisDive into 60 of the world's most joyous wild swimming spots and discover a further 120 ideas for uplifting bathing experiences. Packed with inspirational expert insights, immersive photography, and essential trip planning tips, this remarkable book explores the open-water swims guaranteed to exhilarate, rejuvenate, restore and above all, spark joy.Wade into Hawaii's crystal clear sea where tropical fish weave through the coral reefs of the Kona coast; or experience the magnificence of Slovenia's Lake Bled, where swimmers tread through the other-worldly Alpine blue waters to reach the iconic island at its heart. With 60 mesmerising wild-swimming wonders to tour, readers will soon be immersed in the culture, landscape and characteristics of each life-affirming swim.Inside The Joy of Wild Swimming:- 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, organised by region and accompanied by beautiful photography, plus first-hand accounts from writers who have experienced the joy of each swim- 120 extra must-visit natural water destinations- At-a-glance reasons to go that shed light on the type of experience you can expect to have from serenity to adventure; natural beauty to extreme wilderness- Challenge levels for each destination detail the the types of swimming conditions throughout the seasons as well as the accessibility of each open-water sanctuary- In the know tips and insights that show why each swimming spot is so joyful, plus what to expect from your visit, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities and experiences not to be missed- Covers global wild swimming destinations including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania- Foreword by Freya Bromley, author of The Tidal Year, which tells the story of her adventure swimming every tidal pool in Britain. Freya has written for publications including Lonely Planet, Financial Times, and National Geographic TravellerDo more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Wild Swimming is the ultimate gift book for the water lover in your life, or a wonderful treat to inspire your next reviving wild swim in a turquoise blue bay, dazzling fjord or relaxing hot spring.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
£16.99
Octopus Publishing Group Lost in the Lakes: Notes from a 379-Mile Hike
Book SynopsisLAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UPJoin travel writer Tom Chesshyre for a Lakeland adventure like no other. Explore towering mountains, wide-open valleys and magnificent lakes - stopping off at a cosy inn or two along the way - on a 379-mile hike around the Lake District From Penrith and back, via Keswick, Cockermouth, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere, plus many places in between, Tom Chesshyre puts on his walking boots and sets forth in a "big wobbly circle" around the Lakes, drawn onwards by the dramatic scenery that attracts more than 19 million visitors each year. Across landscape that so inspired the Romantic poets, he takes in remote parts of the parkland that many tourists miss - enjoying encounters aplenty with farmers, fell runners and fellow hikers, while staying in shepherds' huts, bothies and old climbers' hotels along the way, and even going for a (chilly) dip in Derwentwater. This is the Lake District seen from its walking paths - with just a backpack, an open mind... and a spring in the step.Trade ReviewTom Chesshyre sets off to make a meandering circle of the Lake District on foot with one aim in mind: 'to let happenchance lead the way.' In his amiable and relaxed company we climb the fells and skirt the lakes; just as engagingly, we meet a carnival of characters whose personalities and opinions are the real focus of Chesshyre's tale. Together they sum up a region whose problems are many, but whose enchantments are still unmatched for walkers in these islands. * Christopher Somerville, The Times *A charming book, brimming with tender affection for this 'magnificent... dreamy patchwork' of peaks, tarns and 'serpentine valleys... between soaring slopes'. Tom Chesshyre is no brash Wainwright-bagger, but instead a relaxed, affable guide who takes us on a 'big wobbly circle' of a stroll around all sixteen main lakes: an impressive 379 miles in all. Neither travel guide nor gushing panegyric, Lost in the Lakes is a book for the everyday ambler: gentle, slow-paced and sweetly uplifting at every turn. * Rebecca Lowe, journalist and author of The Slow Road to Tehran *Lyrical, witty and full of cheer, Lost in the Lakes avoids tales of heroic climbs in favour of the quieter - and oft-overlooked - story of everyday life in one of Britain's rural honey-pots. From barmaids to town mayors, Chesshyre lends an inquiring ear to everyone who crosses his path, resulting in a delightful portrait of a community that is proud of its past but unsure of its future. Part travelogue, part social commentary, this gem of a book succeeds in being both politically engaged and uproariously entertaining - a rare feat in travel writing and a welcome new direction for the genre. * Oliver Balch, journalist and writer *Writer Tom Chesshyre takes us on an unorthodox tour of the Lake District in his latest travelogue. Not for him the chocolate box guide, but a grittier account of his travails, and his travels, on a journey of self-discovery. Having fallen in love with the area as a teenager, he returns to see what has changed, and discovers he has. What follows is a 379.1 mile - that's 904,271 steps over 32 days - odyssey, during which he finds himself falling in love all over again with this remote wilderness. * Lakeland Walker *An entertaining ramble * Wanderlust magazine *A cheery account of travel writer Tom Chesshyre's month-long 379-mile hike around the Lake District last spring. He has a journalist's ability to intersperse descriptions of dazzling scenery with brisk historical facts... this book makes you yearn to go there. * Country Life *Hopefully you will also be entertained. I know I was. * Paul Oldham, WalkLakes *Book of the month, May 2023 * Countryside magazine *A new vision of the Lakes as a capsule history of the kingdom as a whole, with its ambivalent approach to 'nature' (worshipful but predatory), its rapacious extraction of resources, its many migrations and, inevitably, class... It is the human encounters - fellow hikers friendly and not-so, get-off-my-land types and we-have-to-make-our-own-entertainment-here stoics, economic migrants, a bibulous local mayor - that make this book sing... Chesshyre [has] an eye for the lives of ordinary folk, the sweat and smoke behind the idyll. * Brian Morton, Times Literary Supplement *Tom does an excellent job * Sixty Plus Surfers *
£10.44
Countryside Books Guide to the Cotswolds Pub Walks
Book SynopsisWhat better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each is a renowned local pub - all of which have been recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the picture-postcard villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power, the quiet lanes above the Upper Frome Valley around Sapperton and Miserden, and the far-reaching views of the high wolds above Northleach and Hillesley. You'll uncover golden stone cottages alongside tranquil rivers, sheltered valleys, ancient woodland and some spectacular views that make the classic English landscape of the Cotswolds such a great place to walk.Table of ContentsTHE WALKS 1. Ford 4 miles 2. Guiting Power 5 miles 3. Bledington 4 miles 4. Bourton-on-the-Water 5 miles 5. Cold Aston 5 miles 6. Chedworth 4.5 miles 7. Edge 3.5 miles 8. Quenington 5.5 miles 9. Miserden 5 miles 10. Slad 5 miles 11. Sapperton 3 miles 12. Avening Valley 6 miles 13. South Cerney 5 miles 14. Tetbury 5 miles 15. Kingscote 5 miles 16. Hillesley 6 miles 17. Didmarton 4.5 miles 18. Old Sodbury 5.5 miles 19. Marshfield 6 miles 20. Avoncliff 3.5 miles
£6.99
Quiller Publishing Ltd How to be Asked Again
Book SynopsisNew format edition - A step-by-step guide to modern shooting etiquette stuffed full of amusing quotes and anecdotes. With interviews from beaters, keepers, flankers, pickers up, shoot organisers, shoot owners, and grouse moor owning earls and dukes.
£18.00
Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd Walks Around Harrogate & Knaresborough
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£999.99
Upstart Press Ltd Greater Auckland Walks
Book SynopsisWhite Cloud Books publish the leading guides on travelling, walking, nature-watching, eating and drinking and cultural interests in New Zealand. Over 200,000 UK citizens visit New Zealand every year. Lonely Planet recently voted New Zealand as one of its top five countries in the world to visit? The Land of the Long White Cloud is currently one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.
£17.00
Hallewell Publications Walks Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian
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£5.52
Hallewell Publications Walks Oban and North Argyll
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£5.52
Hallewell Publications Walks the Western Lakes
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£5.18
AquaPress Top 100 British Shore Dives
Book SynopsisThis essential guide scours the four corners of the British mainland to discover and record the top 100 shore dives. Choose from marine life hotspots, spectacular cliff walls to sites of historical significance. Following her successful British Sea Life DVD in 2007, Anita forged ahead, writing the Top 100 British Shore Dives and winning Diver magazine best publication of the year. This long awaited revised edition accompanies the publication of her new title Dive Weekends in South West England. Includes a detailed description of every dive including entry and exit points. Illustrated with stunning underwater and surface photographs. Location maps and grid references for all dives are included. Web cam locations are provided for weather checks. Details of nearby air fill stations as well as accommodation, tourist information and coastguard contact details are all included. Also includes a comprehensive marine identification guide covering 250 plus species.Trade ReviewA beautifully illustrated, authoritative guide to UK shore diving, brimming with useful information. Strongly recommended for anyone interested in exploring Britain's inshore waters. SIMON ROGERSON, EDITOR SCUBA MAGAZINE Clear, tantalising descriptions of dive sites combined with beautiful photographs, this book will convince even the most committed warm water divers to beg, borrow or steal a dry suit and head for British waters. KATE HUMBLE, BBC PRESENTER The life you can find in shallow seas is truly special, but you need an expert guide to help you unlock its secrets - and this book is it! RICHARD HARRINGTON, THE MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
£13.46
Anness Publishing The Long Man and Friends
Book SynopsisNine guided walks around ancient Sussex and a Gazetteer of sacred sites will take you on an inspirational journey of magic, mystery and enlightenment.
£9.49
Pocket Mountains Ltd Kent: 40 Favourite Walks
Book SynopsisSituated between the Thames Estuary and the Straits of Dover, the borderland county of Kent is home to tidal saltmarshes, high chalk downs, riverside meadows and ancient woodlands, as well as the magnificant Canterbury Cathedral and the iconic white cliffs of Dover. With many impressive castles, gardens, cultivated estates, vineyards, orchards and hop farms, the county has long been known as 'The Garden of England'. The 40 walks in this book cater for all abilities and make good use of Kent's many footpaths and long-distance trails to explore this wonderful corner of England.
£8.21
Lodestar Books Down to the Seas Again
£22.50
Scottish Mountaineering Club The Corbetts
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£31.50
Sportsbooks Nationwide Football Annual 20192020
Book SynopsisThe Nationwide football annual is now in its 133rd year and is still the best value soccer yearbook in the market, living up to its billing as ''soccer''s pocket encyclopedia''. As usual the book is packed full of information vital for the football fan; from team line-ups to international results; from international appearances and goalscorers to the sort of trivia to keep a pub quiz in questions for another 132 years!
£7.64
Kittiwake Press Heart of Wales Line Trail, The
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£10.95
BackPage Press Limited Pep's City: The Making of a Superteam
Book Synopsis** NEW COVER & INTRODUCTION BASED ON EXCLUSIVE PEP GUARDIOLA INTERVIEW ON THE 2022-23 TREBLE ** Over his first three seasons in England, Pep Guardiola built something the Premier League had never seen before: a team that dominated games like no other, scoring goals and collecting points and trophies at record-breaking pace. Throughout that journey, the Spanish journalists Lu Martín and Pol Ballús were embedded with the club, reporting this inside account of how a phenomenal team was constructed: from the recruitment of Guardiola himself, to the backroom staff that provide the platform for his team and the superstar players that set a new standard in British footballTrade Review‘The Treble made them immortal... This is their origin story’ The Athletic; 'As an insight into the inner workings of a modern top-level football club, there's not much around to match it' Malachy Clerkin, Irish Times sports books of the year; 'A nuanced, access-all-areas study' Four Four Two
£11.69
Trinorth Ltd Golden Summers: Personal reflections from
Book SynopsisEvery cricket lover, for better or worse, has their year. The year it all fell into place or all fell apart. A year of triumph or disaster; of tragedy or comedy. This being cricket, there’s normally a bit of everything. Covering 50 different seasons, from 1934 right up to the weird summer of 2020, a series of journalists, poets, musicians, comedians, and ex-players – plus the odd England captain – have come together to produce a collection of personal essays, using the game of cricket as the backdrop to tell the story of their own Golden Summers. 50 voices for 50 years: each one delving into the year that means the most to them. This is Golden Summers.
£17.10
Atlantic Books A Game of Two Halves: Famous Football Fans Meet
Book SynopsisEver wondered which goal Frank Lampard is proudest of, who Jürgen Klopp thinks will manage Liverpool in the future, what Rio Ferdinand thinks of Man United in the post-Ferguson years or exactly how many grey cashmere jumpers Pep Guardiola owns? In this collection of frank and funny conversations between footballers and their biggest fans, these vital questions (and many more) are finally addressed. A Game of Two Halves shows a different side to some of the biggest names in football, reminding us of the common ground we all share. This project is published in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with the goal of raising both funds for and awareness of their work with child refugees.Featuring forewords by Raheem Sterling and Gary Lineker and interviews betweenJürgen Klopp & John BishopPep Guardiola & Johnny MarrLucy Bronze & Clare BaldingFrank Lampard & Omid Djalili Rio Ferdinand & Rachel Riley Ian Wright & Wretch 32Héctor Bellerin & Romesh RanganathanSteven Gerrard & David MorrisseyGary Lineker & Fahd SalehEric Dier & David LammyJohn McGlynn & Val McDermid Vivianne Miedema & Amy RaphaelTrade ReviewHow Amy Raphael has got so many incredible people in one book is astounding, and proof of the power of football to bring us together. I loved every page. -- James CordenThere's more to these sporting greats than some would give them credit for, and all of them speak passionately, eruditely and honestly, whether on the subject of scoring goals or feminism and football...Amy Raphael has done a brilliant job of not only producing a first-class book that allows readers unprecedented access to some of the biggest names in world football but also in using that platform for bigger issues. * NB magazine *
£13.49
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd 81: The Inside Story of Our Iconic Fa Cup Victory
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£32.00
Rucksack Readers Fife Coastal Path (2 ed)
Book SynopsisThe Fife Coastal Path runs around the coastline of eastern Scotland for 117 miles (187 km) from Kincardine on the Forth to Newburgh on the Tay. Starting west of the famous Forth bridges, the route heads through former mining towns towards the villages of Fife's East Neuk (corner), with their rich tradition of smuggling and fishing. After rounding Fife Ness, the route follows the coastline through St Andrews, golf capital of the world and former religious centre of Scotland. Fife has long played an important part in Scottish history and the route passes many castles, towers and churches. There are splendid views along the coast and over the Firths of Forth and Tay, with great chances to sight seabirds, seals and dolphins. The villages have welcoming pubs, famous fish-and-chip shops and good B&Bs. Transport by train and bus makes for easy access throughout.The guidebook contains everything you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on foot, or on a bike where cycling is appropriate - details of each section showing distance, side-trips and food/drink stops; background on history, landscapes and wildlife; planning information for travel by bus, train, car and plane; lavishly illustrated, with 100 colour photographs; and detailed mapping of the entire route at 1:45,000. This second edition contains many route updates and is in an even lighter, more pocketable format. The book is rugged and printed on rainproof paper.
£15.19
Polaris Publishing Limited This is Your Everest
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year''Magnificent ... the pinacle of rugby writing'' Owen Slot, The TimesThe 1997 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is one of the most iconic in rugby history. Written off at home and abroad, Martin Johnson''s men were given no hope of success against the world champion Springboks in their own backyard. But a combination of brilliant coaching, astute selections and outstanding players laid the foundations for the touring side''s outstanding attacking mindset and brutal stonewall defence.On the other side was a team expected to stamp their authority on the tourists and confirm their place as the best side on the planet. But with political, racial and economic scandals swirling around the Springbok camp, plus a rookie coach parachuted into office just before the tour began, the hosts were under huge pressure.In a Test series that will go down in legend as one of the most compelling of all time, the sides could barely be separated. This is the inside story from both camps as they battle for supremacy, lifting the lid like never before as a huge cast of characters look back on those extraordinary weeks and the impact it had on their lives and careers thereafter. Hilarious, insightful and spine-chilling, Tom English and Peter Burns provide the perfect read for all Lions fans.
£12.34
Toffeeopolis A Different Road
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.74
Jake Island Ltd The Lake District Trail and Fell Running Guide
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