Sport Books
WW Norton & Co Fastnet Force 10
Book SynopsisIn August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back.Trade Review"John Rousmaniere's gripping account of that calamitous race is a must-read for anyone thinking about sailing offshore. This richly detailed account provides inspiration for all sailors to thoroughly prepare and use good sense at sea." -- Gary Jobson, ESPN sailing commentator"There are few new lessons in safety at sea. What we teach is the accumulated wisdom of centuries, passed down to us by those who took the trouble to think and then to write. [Fastnet, Force 10] is still the best single source of those lessons, in my view.... Thanks for a great book and a lifetime of caring for those who go down to the sea in ships." -- John Bonds, Safety-at-sea expert and former director of the U.S. Sailing Association and the U.S. Naval Academy sailing program"I reread Fastnet, Force 10 for at least the fourth time, with pleasure and admiration, as always. For a long time now, it has been a huge favorite of mine; as a writer, I'm dazzled by [John Rousmaniere]'s sure-footed handling of a complex narrative, with multiple points of view, all beautifully woven into a continuous and powerful story. After twenty years, it still reads as freshly as ever." -- Jonathan Raban, author of Passage to Juneau, Coasting, and Old Glory and editor of The Oxford Book of the Sea
£13.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc 200 Skippers Tips
Book SynopsisDiscover practical skills that you won’t find anywhere else with these two hundred handy tips to make yourself a better yachtsman.Trade Review"...offers ample scope for improving your seamanship, navigation, boat-handling, safety at sea, ropework, weather forecasting...and quality of life on board' (Yachting Monthly, October 2010). "...you'll be surprised how much you learn from these bitesize nuggets." (Yachting World, November 2010).Table of ContentsPreface: Seamanship; Navigation; Safety; Boat handling; Ropes and knots; Life on board; Weather
£10.79
University of California Press Skiing into Modernity
Book SynopsisTells the story of how skiing moved from Europe's Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing across the world. This book aims to explore intersections between work, tourism, leisure, development, environmental destruction, urbanism, and more.Trade Review"[An] intellectual study." -- S. A. Riess CHOICE "A great case study ... Skiing into Modernity is a great read." -- Gulnur Tumbat Consumption Markets and Culture "Denning skillfully combines sport, cultural, and environmental histories... Skiing into Modernity is an excellent book." Canadian Journal of HistoryTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE. TAKING ROOT 1 An Uphill Climb 2 A Civilizing Force 3 A Family Feud PART TWO. MODERN MOBILITIES 4 Joy in Movement 5 Ecstasy in Speed 6 Modernity in Sport PART THREE. LANDSCAPES OF LEISURE 7 Consuming Alpine Skiing 8 The Pursuit of White Gold Epilogue Bibliography Index
£21.25
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Tai Chi Chuan A Simplified Method of Calisthenics
Book SynopsisThis is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to 'teach' T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book.
£10.44
John Wiley & Sons Inc Baseball For Dummies
Book SynopsisPlay, watch, and understand America''s favorite pastime Baseball continues to be a popular game both as a spectator sport and as a pastime. Since the publication of Baseball For Dummies, 3rd Edition, baseball teams have changed, new MLB stadiums have been built, and rules have been updated. This updated 4th Edition brings you the latest information on the players, the places, and above all, the game. Baseball For Dummies is for baseball fans at all levels, from players and coaches to spectators who love the game. Baseball Hall of Fame player Joe Morgan explains baseball with remarkable insight, using down-to-earth language so everyone from the casual observer to the die-hard fan can gain a fuller appreciation of the sport. Improve your hitting, pitching, and fielding Find a baseball team to play on, from Little League on up Evaluate stats, players, and records Coach baseball or umpire effectively Get more oTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Baseball 5 Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Baseball 7 Chapter 2: Suiting Up: Equipment 15 Chapter 3: Tackling the Rules of Baseball 31 Part II: Taking Your Swings — Playing Offense 43 Chapter 4: Preparing to Swing the Lumber: Life in the Batter’s Box 45 Chapter 5: Hitting Like a Major Leaguer 61 Chapter 6: The Science of Baserunning 83 Part III: The Ball in Play — Playing Defense 107 Chapter 7: Knowing the Players and Plays 109 Chapter 8: Winning the Arms’ Race: Pitching Like a Major Leaguer 123 Chapter 9: Behind the Plate: The Catcher 145 Chapter 10: Playing Infield 159 Chapter 11: Playing the Outfield: Where Fly Balls Go to Die 183 Part IV: From Little League to the Major Leagues — Organized Baseball 193 Chapter 12: T-Ball to College Baseball and Everything in Between 195 Chapter 13: The Majors, the Minors, and Other Leagues 205 Chapter 14: The Rest of the Field: Managers and Coaches 223 Chapter 15: Identifying the Rest of the Cast of Characters in the Ballpark 231 Chapter 16: Measuring Performance: Calculating Baseball’s Statistics 241 Chapter 17: Going All the Way: MLB Postseason Play and the World Series 249 Part V: The View from the Stands — A Spectator’s Guide 255 Chapter 18: Following the Bouncing Baseball 257 Chapter 19: Tackling Baseball’s Steroid Controversy 281 Chapter 20: Keeping Up Online, on the Air, and on the Newsstand 289 Chapter 21: Playing Fantasy Baseball 301 Part VI: The Part of Tens 311 Chapter 22: Joe Morgan’s Top Ten Toughest Pitchers He Batted Against 313 Chapter 23: Joe Morgan’s Ten Smartest Players 319 Appendix: Baseball Speak: A Glossary 325 Index 347
£15.19
Picador USA Monsters The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild
Book SynopsisMonsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football is the New York Times bestselling gripping account of a once-in-a-lifetime team and their lone Super Bowl season. For Rich Cohen and millions of other fans, the 1985 Chicago Bears were more than a football team: they were the greatest football team evera gang of colorful nuts, dancing and pounding their way to victory. They won a Super Bowl and saved a city. It was not just that the Monsters of the Midway won, but how they did it. On offense, there was high-stepping running back Walter Payton and Punky QB Jim McMahon, who had a knack for pissing off Coach Mike Ditka as he made his way to the end zone. On defense, there was the 46: a revolutionary, quarterback-concussing scheme cooked up by Buddy Ryan and ruthlessly implemented by Hall of Famers such as Dan Danimal Hampton and Samurai Mike Singletary. On the sidelines, in the locker rooms, and in bars, there was the never-ending soa
£16.15
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Higher Performance Sailing
Book Synopsis''Monumental!'' - Bob Ross, Australian SailingHigh Performance Sailing isnow regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string ofendorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racingyachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a newhigh-tech breed of ''apparent wind'' fast racers has claimed the waterand so far no-one has applied themselves seriously to analysing whatmakes these boats sail fast (and what will make them faster). This is Frank Bethwaite''s ground-breaking achievement in Higher Performance Sailing.By means of extensive research, and working with sailors of differentracing calibre, Bethwaite analyses how to harness the apparent windfor increased speed and better position on your rivals. Higher Performance Sailing willprovide the key to racing sailors'' dreams. Praise for Bethwaite''s High Performance Sailing:''It represenTrade Review'...a book that I read from cover to cover...should be on the bookshelves of anyone who sails these boats competitively, not only at grassroots level but also at national and international, even Olympic, levels. It really is that good.' Amateur Yacht Research Society (October 2009)
£48.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dont Stop Me Now
Book SynopsisThis is a celebration of running, and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking.Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of falling in love with running, from his first paltry efforts to reach the end of his street to completing ultra marathons and triathlons in the same weekend. Each of the 26.2 chapters also features a fascinating insight into how others first started, from Paula Radcliffe to Steve Cram, the Brownlees to Jenson Button, Nicky Campbell to Nell McAndrew.Funny, inspiring, honest - the perfect read for anyone with well-worn trainers by the door (or thinking of buying a pair...)Trade ReviewHe even inspired me to run a marathon! * Chris Evans *This entertaining story of a reluctant athlete might just inspire you to follow Vassos’s advice and ‘find some trainers and see where they take you’ * Daily Mail *Vassos shares the highs and lows of running, from his days as a novice to his journey of completing ultra-marathons and triathlons in the same weekend… it's a celebration of running that all runners will relate to… * Running Magazine *Celebrate running with sports broadcaster and presenter for BBC Radio 2's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Vassos Alexander * Health & Fitness *Don’t Stop Me Now will appeal to everyone, from marathon runners to casual joggers and those just thinking about getting off the couch. * Sunday Post *Full of inspiration to kick you into gear * Women's Fitness *Celebrates the joy and obsession of running * Trail Running *This book is for all of us - whether we're tackling 26.2 miles or 2.6. it's a valuable reminder that there's something great about just putting one foot in front of the other, and running * Women's Fitness *Whether you're a regular gym bunny, a fan of pounding pavements or just have good intentions, you'll love this * Living North *Vassos Alexander’s Don’t Stop Me Now is ideal reading material * Bristol Post *Don’t Stop Me Now provides story after compelling story from every level of athletic prowess to reveal the enduring attraction and challenge of completing a 26.2 mile marathon with or without time to spare * Philosophy Football *Full of inspiration to kick you into gear * Women's Fitness *Vassos Alexander’s ode to running, offers up a highly entertaining, illuminating and inspiring read * Mumsnet *This light-hearted new book by Vassos Alexander, celebrates the highs and lows of running…Good fun! * Health & Fitness *Table of ContentsForeword 1. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run 2. One Direction, Ready to Run 3. Kaiser Chiefs, On the Run 4. Spencer Davis Group, Keep on Running 5. Kanye West, Runaway 6. Pink Floyd, Run Like Hell 7. Paul McCartney, Band on the Run 8. Snow Patrol, Run 9. Lenny Kravitz, Always on the Run 10. Jackson Browne, Running on Empty 11. Iron Maiden, Running Free 12. Carly Simon, Let the River Run 13. Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill 14. Scissor Sisters, Running Out 15. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Runaway Daydreamer 16. OneRepublic, Love Runs Out 17. Tom Petty, Runnin' Down a Dream 18. Flo Rida, Run 19. The Doors, Runnin' Blue 20. Imelda May, Road Runner 21. Ed Sheehan, Runaway 22. Lionel Richie, Running with the Night 23. Jay-Z, Run This Town 24. Bryan Adams, Run To You 25. Beyonce, Run the World 26. The Beatles, Run for Your Life 26.2 Queen, Don't Stop Me Now Acknowledgements
£10.44
John Murray Press Black Box Thinking
Book SynopsisWhat links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google?What links Team Sky and the aviation industry?What connects James Dyson and David Beckham?They are all Black Box Thinkers.Black Box Thinking is a new approach to high performance, a means of finding an edge in a complex and fast-changing world. It is not just about sport, but has powerful implications for business and politics, as well as for parents and students. In other words, all of us.Drawing on a dizzying array of case studies and real-world examples, together with cutting-edge research on marginal gains, creativity and grit, Matthew Syed tells the inside story of how success really happens - and how we cannot grow unless we are prepared to learn from our mistakes.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary, inspirational book which reveals how great performers and teams are driven by an insatiable curiosity for marginal gains, together with the intellectual courage to challenge their most cherished assumptions * DAVE BRAILSFORD, GENERAL MANAGER, TEAM SKY *An extraordinary, inspirational book which reveals how great performers and teams are driven by an insatiable curiosity for marginal gains, together with the intellectual courage to challenge their most cherished assumptions * Dave Brailsford, General Manager, Team Sky *Creative breakthroughs always begin with multiple failures. This brilliant book shows how true invention lies in the understanding and overcoming of these failures, which we must learn to embrace * JAMES DYSON, DESIGNER, INVENTOR & ENTREPRENEUR *Creative breakthroughs always begin with multiple failures. This brilliant book shows how true invention lies in the understanding and overcoming of these failures, which we must learn to embrace * JAMES DYSON, DESIGNER, INVENTOR & ENTREPRENEUR *Matthew Syed has issued a stirring call to revolutionise how we think about success -- by changing our attitude to failure. Failure shouldn't be shameful and stigmatising, but exciting and enlightening. Full of well-crafted stories and keenly deployed scientific insights, BLACK BOX THINKING will forever change the way you think about screwing up * DANIEL PINK, AUTHOR OF DRIVE & TO SELL IS HUMAN *Matthew Syed has issued a stirring call to revolutionise how we think about success -- by changing our attitude to failure. Failure shouldn't be shameful and stigmatising, but exciting and enlightening. Full of well-crafted stories and keenly deployed scientific insights, BLACK BOX THINKING will forever change the way you think about screwing up * DANIEL PINK, AUTHOR OF DRIVE & TO SELL IS HUMAN *Retrieval was Matthew Syed's forte when he was England's number one table tennis player. You couldn't get anything past him. And retrieval is the subject of this extraordinarily wide-ranging book. Retrieval of hope, retrieval of experience - not just a true sportsman's determination to retrieve success from the lessons of failure, but a true humanitarian's too. A book that dares us to do better * HOWARD JACOBSON, WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE *Retrieval was Matthew Syed's forte when he was England's number one table tennis player. You couldn't get anything past him. And retrieval is the subject of this extraordinarily wide-ranging book. Retrieval of hope, retrieval of experience - not just a true sportsman's determination to retrieve success from the lessons of failure, but a true humanitarian's too. A book that dares us to do better * HOWARD JACOBSON, WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE *Highly persuasive * Daily Mail *Will transform your entire perspective * The Times *
£10.99
Pan Macmillan The Murder of Sonny Liston: A Story of Fame,
Book SynopsisSonny Liston was a legend, described by Mike Tyson as "the baddest man boxing ever produced". From veteran sports reporter Shaun Assael, The Murder of Sonny Liston is a gripping, intense examination of the former Heavyweight Champion's death in mob-ruled 1970s Las Vegas.'The Murder of Sonny Liston is a classic of the genre' – Daily MailOn January 5th 1971, former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was found dead at his Las Vegas home.Liston’s death, labelled an overdose, has long hung over Las Vegas and the boxing world, leaving unanswered questions about his ties to mob kingpins, drug lords, billionaire hoteliers and powerful promoters.Against the backdrop of the pivotal era in the history of Las Vegas when the mob turned a sleep desert oasis into a gambling paradise, Shaun Assael's The Murder of Sonny Liston is both a riveting murder hunt and a stunning portrait of a city that was home to the Rat Pack, race riots and glittering high-rises along the strip.'Shaun Assael has delved deeper into Liston's mysterious death than anybody and come up with sensational results' – Nigel Collins, former editor-in-chief of The RingTrade ReviewReaders of James Ellroy's Underworld USA Trilogy will feel very much at home. -- Dan Jones * Sunday Times *The Murder of Sonny Liston is a classic of the genre . . . The cast of characters in these pages is a casino-packed assembly of the showbiz stars of a neon era who performed on that fabled Strip, heroes of the prize-ring, shadowy figures of a Mafia underworld, money-grubbing hangers-on, showgirls, straight and crooked cops. -- Jeff Powell * Daily Mail *Writing with the flair of a mystery writer and the attention to detail of an investigative journalist . . . Assael dissects the suspicious death of former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston . . . The engrossing depiction of Sin City's corrupt cops, malevolent mobsters, and drug dens follows in the footsteps of Nick Tosches's The Devil and Sonny Liston . . . Assael's journey into the seedy underworld of the Las Vegas's past is worth the ride. * Publishers Weekly *Shaun Assael delves into Las Vegas at the turn of the '70s and uncovers a thrilling mystery. Leave it to Sonny Liston to emerge as its larger-than-life anti-hero. -- Nicholas Pileggi, Oscar-nominated screewriter of GoodfellasMobsters, casino moguls, degenerate gamblers, junkies, strung out fighters, drug dealers, crooked cops and coke-head judges all play a role in The Murder of Sonny Liston. Shaun Assael has delved deeper into Liston's mysterious death than anybody and come up with sensational results. Investigative reporting at its finest. * Nigel Collins, Former editor-in-chief, The Ring *As tough and pounding as its subject, this is the send-off Sonny Liston deserved. Only read it if you're interested in crime, Vegas, and boxing, or the complications of being human. -- Robert Lipsyte, author of The Contender and An Accidental SportswriterDrugs, booze, gambling, fixed fights. Casino moguls, crooked cops, mob bosses. The Murder of Sonny Liston has it all. Investigative reporter Shaun Assael's account of the death and life of one of boxing's biggest and saddest characters crackles with drama, tension, and suspense. It's part The Wire, part Chinatown, part The Professional-but unlike those works of fiction, all remarkably true. Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of Panic -- Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak and A Few Seconds of PanicAssael, a member of ESPN’s investigations unit, is typically thorough in his research and approach yet manages to balance a meticulous attention to detail with a consideration for his audience, which is to say he never loses sight of the need to tell a story. The narrative is fluid and engaging, while the Las Vegas backdrop, arguably as important a character as any human being featured, is as alluring on the page as it is when witnessed in person. -- Elliot Worsell * Boxing News *
£10.44
ECW Press,Canada The King Of New Orleans: How the Junkyard Dog
Book SynopsisThe story of Sylvester Ritter is finally told.
£17.09
ECW Press,Canada The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE
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£17.09
Birlinn General The Cairngorms: A Secret History
Book SynopsisCairngorms: A Secret History is a series of journeys exploring barely known human and natural stories of the Cairngorm Mountains. It looks at a unique British landscape, its last great wilderness, with new eyes. History combines with travelogue in a vivid account of this elemental scenery. There have been rare human incursions into the Cairngorm plateau, and Patrick Baker tracks them down. He traces elusive wildlife and relives ghostly sightings on the summit of Ben Macdui. From the search for a long-forgotten climbing shelter and the locating of ancient gem mines, to the discovery of skeletal aircraft remains and the hunt for a mysterious nineteenth-century aristocratic settlement, he seeks out the unlikeliest and most interesting of features in places far off the beaten track. The cultural and human impact of this stunning landscape and reflections on the history of mountaineering are the threads which bind this compelling narrative together.Trade Review'Describing a series of walks, Baker illuminates the bleak landscape, revealing the many stories linked to its ruined bothies, ancient gem mines and even haunted summits' * FT Weekend *'Packed with great stories and vivid descriptions' * Scotland Outdoor *'Exploring the Cairngorms has been a lifetime fascination for Patrick Baker and in this book he generously shares the results' * Scotland Magazine *
£10.44
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Cricketers of 1945
Book Synopsis The Cricketers of 1945 is the compelling, poignant, and above all human, story of the reawakening of English cricket in the immediate aftermath of the world''s most destructive war.The book brings to life the summer''s Victory Tests, played on home soil between England and Australia, as well as the personal stories of the players and their families, plus those of some of the hundreds of thousands of spectators who flocked to the matches to celebrate the return of something approaching normal life after the ordeal and sacrifice of the war years.This vivid account is illuminated by fresh archival research, encompassing the diaries and personal letters of both cricketers and cricket lovers, giving the reader a strong sense of what it was like to be alive at this unique time as much of the world awoke, or was still awakening, from the nightmare ordeal of the long years of conflict.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Immortals
Book SynopsisImmortals explores the remarkable stories of 50 great racehorse champions, focusing on horses in and beyond Europe.Since National Hunt racing was first standardised in the 19th century, countless winter warriors have given the jump-racing public limitless joy, and filled our memories with wonder and respect. Every steeplechaser and hurdler that has ever raced has given its connections a thrill but very few can truly be thought of as great'.Starting with a Grand National hero from the turn of the 20th century, and continuing through to the present day, this evocative book uncovers tales about legends of the jump-racing world who were trained in the UK, Ireland, France and even in the USA and Australia.Written with humour, passion and solid research, this book is an essential read for race lovers around the world, both young and old.
£21.25
APA Publications The Mini Rough Guide to Scotland Travel Guide
Book SynopsisThis mini pocket Scotland travel guidebook is perfect for travellers seeking basic information about Scotland. It covers key places, main attractions and a short hotel and restaurant recommendations list. This book is printed on paper from responsible sources, verified to meet FSC''s strict environmental and social standards.This Scotland travel book covers: Edinburgh and the Lothians, The Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran, Glasgow and the Clyde, Argyll and Bute, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Fife, Perthshire, Northeast Scotland, The Great Glen and River Spey, The north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the Small Isles, The Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland.In this Scotland guidebook, you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Scotland - Edinburg
£7.59
Canongate Books High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest
Book SynopsisFor generations of adventurers, from Mallory to Hilary, Norgay to Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground. But as the public's fascination with mountaineering reaches an all time high, the question remains - why climb?In High Exposure, legendary rock climber, mountaineer and film-maker David Breashears answers with a captivating and intimate look at his life, during which he has scaled many of the world's highest peaks, including two successful ascents of Everest.Trade ReviewBreashears has led a remarkable life and his professionalism, integrity and bravery emerge throughout this account. * * Literary Review * *An enthralling account . . . This book is remarkable on a number of levels. For the long winter nights this is an inspiring account and a worthy addition to any bookshelf. * * Great Outdoors Magazine * *A series of fascinating decisions and judgements . . . a finely honed book. * * Yorkshire Post * *
£16.14
The Crowood Press Ltd Smallbore Rifle Shooting: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisSmallbore Rifle Shooting is essential reading for those who are considering taking up the sport, and for those who already have some experience but wish to improve their skills and participate in competitions. It takes the reader forward from the point at which the very first shot is fired, introduces new levels of understanding and competence, provides useful advice, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by beginners.
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Kickboxing Training Drills
Book SynopsisContinual improvement of technique is a crucial part of a kickboxing fighter's success. Good technique will turn a run-of-the-mill kick or punch into an effective attack against an opponent. Kickboxing Training Drills breaks down the key elements of kickboxing moves, and provides a reference guide that will allow fighters to examine and refine each element of their attack. It will help instructors and coaches hone a fighter's technical training to enable the student to perform to the best of their ability.
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd The Competitive Archer
Book SynopsisThe Competitive Archer provides practical advice to archers showing them a path to success in their competition performance, taking them from keen weekend competitors to top athletes in the world arena.
£17.99
The Crowood Press Ltd High Performance Fencing: The Seventh Essential
Book SynopsisLegendary fencing instructor Maitre Bac H. Tau described what he called the 'six essentials that are in a fencer's mind': 'The first is called spirit; The second, rhythm; The third, thought; The fourth, technique; The fifth, tactic, and the last is strategy.' As a fencer you can fight with spirit, experience rhythm, think your way around problems, and develop technique, tactic and strategy by training with top-flight fencing masters. But there is more. Modern fencing is a highly competitive speed and endurance sport and the 'seventh essential' in a high-performance fencer's mind is how to prepare themselves physically and mentally to fence. In High Performance Fencing: The Seventh Essential, Ed Rogers covers every aspect of the preparation required by a fencer competing at the highest level. The book provides sound practical advice and is based on tried-and-tested training principles that have repeatedly proved successful.
£15.29
Pitch Publishing Ltd Celtic Cult Heroes: The Bhoys' Greatest Icons
Book SynopsisCeltic's Cult Heroes is devoted to 20 players who, over the years, have won a special place in the hearts of the Parkhead faithful - not necessarily the greatest footballers, but a unique brotherhood of mavericks and stalwarts, local lads and big signings. The cast list alone is enough to stir up the memories and tug at the heartstrings of any Hoops fan - Stein, Johnstone and Nicholas, Larsson, McInally and Aitken - recalling how these charismatic personalities used to ignite passion on the terraces. Find out which Celtic icon scored direct from a corner, was made to retake it and promptly scored again. Who celebrated his Scottish Cup Final hat-trick with a somersault, and which heroes were affectionately known as 'Yogi Bear' and 'The Golden Crust'. Discover and delight in the magical qualities of these 20 mere mortals elevated to cult status by the green half of Glasgow.
£9.49
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd The Chelsea Postcard Collection: 50 Classic Cards
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£17.28
September Publishing Coming Home
Book SynopsisThe gripping account of nine-time women's basketball icon and three-time Olympic gold medallist's unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home.
£16.99
Polaris Publishing Limited Bowling
Book SynopsisThis book is aimed at players and coaches (male & female) of all levels. James Knott and Andrew O'Connor have created a comprehensive and up to date guide to bowling for coaches, players and parents featuring photographs and diagrams along with sixty accessible drills.This is an essential guide to the intricate skills required to become a successful bowler for both players and coaches. With input from a wide range of elite players and coaches, past and present, this is an invaluable guide to developing bowling skills for young and old alike.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sneaker Wars
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, whose rivalry shaped the modern sports businessAdidas and Puma are two of the biggest global brands in sports, paying stars, clubs, and competitions to show off their labels in stadiums and across magazine pages. In Sneaker Wars, journalist Barbara Smit reveals the dramatic, character-driven story of these two powerhouses. Started in their mother’s laundry room in Germany, Adi and Rudi Dassler’s shoe business was an instant success. But a vicious feud soon pulled them apart: by the end of World War II, the brothers split the company, dividing their family and hometown.Adidas and Puma then revolutionized the world of sport, their rivalry introducing behind-the-scenes deals and multimillion-dollar contracts. A page-turning narrative, Sneaker Wars is a riveting blend of family drama, business, sports, and history.“What does David Beckham&
£18.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Old Ways A Journey on Foot 3 Landscapes
Book SynopsisThe acclaimed author of The Wild Places and Underland examines the subtle ways we are shaped by the landscapes through which we moveChosen by Slate as one of the 50 best nonfiction books of the past 25 yearsIn this exquisitely written book, which folds together natural history, cartography, geology, and literature, Robert Macfarlane sets off to follow the ancient routes that crisscross both the landscape of the British Isles and its waters and territories beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the voices that haunt old paths and the stories our tracks tell. Macfarlane’s journeys take him from the chalk downs of England to the bird islands of the Scottish northwest, from Palestine to the sacred landscapes of Spain and the Himalayas. He matches strides with the footprints made by a man five thousand years ago near Liverpool, sails an open boat far out into the Atlantic at night, and commingles with walker
£16.00
Random House USA Inc The Complete Walker IV
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£24.00
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Hunter Seat Equitation Third Edition
Book SynopsisA classic by a world-renowned teacher and master equestrian--the definitive work on the art of teaching and riding the hunter seat, now updated to include refinements in Morris's insightful program of riding instruction.B & W photographs throughout
£32.00
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
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£39.89
Benchmark Maps Utah Recreation Map
Book SynopsisThe Utah Recreation Map is a folded map version of the Recreation Guide pages within Benchmark's Utah Road & Recreation Atlas. The Utah Recreation Map is the ideal planning tool for everything outdoors, from a nearby day-hike to a vacation adventure in one of Utah's rugged parks and wilderness areas.
£9.49
Stackpole Books Fly Casting Scandinavian Style
Book SynopsisSpey casting with single-handed and double-handed rods, Scandinavian style. Lessons from the world-famous guide and instructor Henrik Mortensen for casting distance with ease.
£33.96
Simon & Schuster Audio A Face in the Crowd
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£8.99
Kodansha America, Inc Best Karate, Vol.3: Kumite 1
Book SynopsisIn kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals. Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Association. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power;Trade Review"Teaches all aspects of the art." —Library Journal
£16.19
Shambhala Publications Inc The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship: A Manual of
Book SynopsisThe original purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword upon unsheathing; today it is practiced as a martial art, one that improves concentration, develops strength and coordination, and cultivates awareness of an ancient culture and its traditions. This manual of Eishin-Ryu (or 'Pure Faith') iaido teaches the most widely practiced sword style, and is illustrated with step-by-step drawings to help students, from beginners to advanced, hone their forms and techniques. Introductory chapters explain the history and evolution of the art, the Japanese sword and related equipment, and the etiquette and code of the samurai, while an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided for further reference.
£28.80
Chicago Review Press Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx,
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£16.99
Countryman Press Hiking Women A Guided Journal for Solo Female
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£11.99
Penguin Random House LLC Dick Franciss Bloodline
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£9.49
Kaddo Know Your Knots
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£15.29
SKILS (Sea Kayak Instruction and Leadership Systems Ltd) Sea Kayak Touring and Leadership Manual
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£31.49
WW Norton & Co What Do I Do with My Baby All Day
Book SynopsisMusic, psychology and motherhood intertwine in simple activities that instill calm, inspire playfulness and encourage communication between baby and parent
£14.24
Footnote Press Ltd Moving Mountains
Book Synopsis'An anthology to treasure and return to' ELINOR CLEGHORN'Uniquely compelling, dynamic and powerful' LUCY JONES'Deeply affecting' TOM SHAKESPEARE'Promises to change the landscape of nature writing' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONESA first-of-its-kind anthology of nature writing by authors living with chronic illness and physical disabilityWITH A FOREWORD BY SAMANTHA WALTONThrough twenty-five pieces, the writers of Moving Mountains offer a vision of nature that encompasses the close up, the microscopic, and the vast. From a single falling raindrop to the enormity of the north wind, this is nature experienced wholly and acutely, written from the perspective of disabled and chronically ill authors. Moving Mountains is not about overcoming or conquering, but about living with and connecting, shifting the reader's attention to the things easily overlooked by those who move through the world untroubled by the body that carries them. Contributors: Isobel Anderson, Kerri Andrews, Polly Atkin, Khairani Barokka, Victoria Bennett, Feline Charpentier, Cat Chong, Eli Clare, Dawn Cole, Lorna Crabbe, Kate Davis, Carol Donaldson, Alec Finlay, Jamie Hale, Jane Hartshorn, Hannah Hodgson, Sally Huband, Rowan Jaines, Dillon Jaxx, Louise Kenward, Abi Palmer, Louisa Adjoa Parker, Alice Tarbuck, Nic Wilson
£9.89
Pocket Mountains Ltd EryriSnowdonia
Book SynopsisThis collection of 40 walks explores this magical mountain heartland, taking in many of the classic high routes, as well as several less well-known gems along the way.
£6.99
Mountaineers Books Mountaineering The Freedom of the Hills
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£36.98
Cicerone Press Not the West Highland Way A Mountain High Way
Book SynopsisGuidebook to the best mountain alternative routes deviating from Scotland's iconic West Highland Way. Includes 14 variants/side loops plus trail extensions, with options to bag nearby Munros. For intrepid walkers with an affinity for hills.
£15.26
APA Publications The Mini Rough Guide to Lanzarote and
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£7.59
APA Publications The Mini Rough Guide to Istanbul and the Aegean
Book SynopsisThis mini pocket Istanbul and the Aegean Coast travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Istanbul and the Aegean Coast. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It''s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Istanbul and the Aegean Coast guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What''s new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Istanbul and the Aegean Coast - Suleymaniye Mosque Complex, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Church of the Pammakaristos, Mosaic Museum Buyuk, Grand Bazaar, 360 bar-restaurant- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Istanbul and the Aegean Coast - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children''s activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Istanbul and the Aegean Coast and around- Turkish section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar District, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoglu and Taksim, Besiktas and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, The Bosphorus and Princes'' Islands
£7.59
Pitch Publishing Ltd Racing Post Annual 2025
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£18.99
