Sport Books
Pesda Press Off Piste Performance
Book SynopsisWant to improve your off-piste skiing? Whether it's your first time off-piste or you are an experienced skier, this book will help develop your skills, fine tune your performance and take your skiing to the next level.
£17.99
Rapha Racing Ltd Raincoats are for Tourists
Book SynopsisTo this day, Raphael Geminiani is the only rider to have finished in the top ten in all three grand tours in the same year. Now in his mid-90s, he's one of the last living members of an iconic cast of riders that illuminated cycling's golden era.
£26.60
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Trekking the Corsica GR20
Book Synopsis- The only two-way guidebook to the GR20: both northbound and southbound routes are described in full. - Real IGN Maps included (1:25,000): no need to carry separate maps. - 15 different itineraries. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you.
£16.19
Maps International Ltd Scratch The World Surf Map
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£13.60
Maps International Ltd Scratch Off Spain Portugal Golf Map
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£12.60
Down East Books In Hemingways Meadow
Book SynopsisThe annual Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Award features a distinguished original work of short fiction or nonfiction that embodies an implicit love of fly-fishing, respect for the sport and the natural world in which it takes place, and high literary values. Now, for the first time, the winners of this prestigious award are collected in one volume, which promises to satisfy not only fly-fishing aficionados but general readers who appreciate the outdoors experience.
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book:
Book SynopsisThe dynamic duo has done it again! Following up on the incredible success of their two previous bestsellers, Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book and Really Cool Telemark Tips, these two National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructors and hardcore backcountry fanatics once again combine their years of experience into a hilarious and vastly informative book on the art of backpacking. Fans know how Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland play off each other to provide a one-two punch that makes readers laugh and learn at the same time. Beginning backpackers will cherish the advice, and experts who think they know it all are guaranteed to pick up a few tricks from this book -- while the entertainment value alone is worth the price. From day-hiking to extended expeditions, this book covers the whole spectrum of backpacking adventrue and is certain to become a classic of the genre. Allen O'Bannon is a senior NOLS instructor who writes books to support his ski habit. Mike Clelland! is a NOLS instructor and illustrator who studied Mad magazine rather than go to art school. When not teaching NOLS classes, they live in Idaho, in the shadow of the Tetons.
£10.76
Rowman & Littlefield SAS Tracking & Navigation Handbook
Book SynopsisThe essential manual on how to find your way anywhere in any situation.
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield In the Shadow of Denali: Life And Death On
Book SynopsisA classic in the genre of mountain literature—with a new preface by the author Rising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. In this collection of exhilarating and stunning narratives, Jonathan Waterman paints a startlingly intimate portrait of the white leviathan and brings to vivid life men and women whose fates have entwined on its sheer icy peak.Trade Review"Stratospherically the finest in the genre. With this book, Waterman has earned a place alongside such great modern American mountain writers as David Roberts and Jon Krakauer." --Greg Child, author of Thin Air, from the Foreword "A mountaineering classic, not only because it takes as its subject the nation's highest mountain but also because Waterman writes with unusual vision and spirit . . . Striking not a single false note . . . this is a strong, mature work by a gifted writer." --Booklist "Taut understated prose captures the commitment of dedicated climbers." --Publishers Weekly "Tales from the mean side of Denali, from a freelancer with a reputation for writing fine climbing stories . . . Arresting . . . A pleasure to read." --Kirkus Reviews "A fine writer with a profound appreciation of what towering mountains are . . . this is a book about the high mountains written by a real mountain man." --James Michener "A magnificent book, beautifully written, a superb delineation, in the broadest sense, of one person's relationship to landscape." --Ann Zwinger "Masterful storytelling . . . There is climbing in this book, but remarkably it is not a book about climbing, any more than A River Runs Through It was a book about fishing. Waterman the writer resembles that other Alaskan adventurer, Jack London. But in his storytelling, in the way he renders non-fiction close to fiction with its alien and thoughtful beauty, he descends more directly from Norman Maclean . . . He is our Ishmael, the eloquent witness to a profound journey." --Jeff Long, Boulder Camera "Bewitching. It was an honor to read this eyes-open chronicle of being beaten to a psychological pulp and then reborn." --American Alpine Journal "Poetic and powerful--a testimony to both the man and the mountain." --Dennis Eberl "Personal, intense, gripping . . . a compelling book. He is a serious writer, daring to take up the challenge of avoiding hackneyed prose in telling about fear, cold, wind and such wondrous beauty as the aurora shining on the mountain." --Bill Hunt, Alaska
£11.69
ECW Press,Canada National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of
Book SynopsisThe most noteworthy (i.e. illegal) activities of the NWA were behind locked doors. Not any more. The conspiracies of a 100 year old entertainment industry are out.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd Racing Post Pocket Diary 2025
Book SynopsisBound in simulated leather, the Racing Post Desk Diary 2025 is the perfect office accessory for every horseracing fan. This stylish diary includes all the UK and Irish racing fixtures at the time of publication jumps, Flat and the all-weather plus the principal races and bloodstock sales dates in a week-to-view format. It also includes major sporting fixtures, a racecourse guide plus a marker-ribbon and gilt edging. It's a great Christmas gift for any fan of the sport.
£11.39
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Stylish Life Grand Prix
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£26.96
HarperCollins Publishers South West Coast Path 1 North Devon Somerset
Book SynopsisPlan your next adventure along the North Devon & Somerset section of the South West Coast Path with trusted mapping from A-Z
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path
Book SynopsisThe A-Z Adventure Series uses Ordnance Survey mapping and is the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.
£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Futebol
Book SynopsisThe Brazilian football team is one of the wonders of the modern world and legendary names like Pelé, Garrincha and Ronaldo inspire awe in football-lovers everywhere. But in Latin America's largest country, football also symbolises racial harmony, the madness of love and the flamboyance of youth it's a sport that expresses the identity of a nation. This edition of a book that is now a modern classic, updated to coincide with the 2014 World Cup, explores what makes Brazil the football country' it is. From the Amazonian jungle to the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Alex Bellos weaves a golden-yellow tapestry of stories of great names, great teams and great matches. Mixing fact with local legend, history and myth, in Futebol he uncovers what makes football the Brazilian way of life.Trade ReviewA thrilling picture of Brazilian society and its football which neatly combines reportage with sporting analysis * Observer *Magnificent ... Bellos has managed to perfectly capture the chaos and corruption and the romance and obsession and the feeling of what it’s like to live in a genuinely football-obsessed nation * FourFourTwo *Hugely entertaining ... Required reading for anyone who intends to visit Brazil * New Statesman *An affectionate and shrewd account of the game ... Full of intriguing sidelights on Brazilian popular culture; its hedonism, piety and wondrous absurdity * Guardian *A hugely enjoyable account of a nation obsessed with football * The Times *Bellos unearths some wonderful stories and tells them with humour, warmth and humanity. * Jon Culley, The Sports Bookshelf *
£16.14
YMAA Publication Center Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science
Book SynopsisWINNER SPORTS USA Best Books Award 2015 Fight Like a Physicist provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work. In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts: *Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street*Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists*Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions*Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports*Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets*Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault*Busting Hollywood action myths*Giving the mystical side of martial arts a much-needed reality check Dr. Thalken invites readers to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.Trade ReviewThalken explores how physics can be applied to martial arts.More than a body of facts, Thalken sees physics as a practical discipline: an approach that can be applied to any number of pursuits. His chosen pursuit is martial arts. As in physics, the author says, no authority or status can make a martial artist's technique effective. Testable and reproducible results hold all the power. His thesis is that by understanding the way the human body moves and balances, a martial artist can gain the upper hand on opponents who do not approach their sport scientifically. Thalken outlines the way concepts from physics reveal strategies in fightingthe center of mass is important for leg sweeps and grappling, hits that travel shorter distances will arrive with greater force and speed, etc. He also debunks common misconceptions about equipment. For example, boxing gloves are not safer" than bare knuckles; while they distribute force over a wider area, causing fewer breaks in the skin, they allow the fist to strike with more momentum and hit hard surfaces (like the head) more frequently. He also delves into many of the myths propagated by media portrayals of martial arts as well as the pseudoscience propagated by practitioners of martial arts themselves. A relatively short book, the work is more primer than instruction manual, advocating a perspective as opposed to promoting individual exercises or training regimens. There is an infectious energy to Thalken's prose, one that sells both the no-nonsense combat analysis and the cool skepticism of the physics discussion. As a guidebook, the text has very little fat: section titles like, Where Is My Center of Mass, and Why Do I Care?" keep readers assured Thalken isn't trying to force more information on them than needed. The author is an apt communicator of even the more abstract ideas, putting them into a simple, intuitive context. It's unclear if thinking like a physicist can actually win a fighter matches, but it certainly provides a new grammar for thinking about the ways in which our bodies move.An enlightening book for martial artists seeking a competitive edge. Kirkus Fight Like a Physicist is a cool concept that makes physics tangible for fans of fighting sports.As a martial arts practitioner with a doctorate in physics, Jason Thalken has an interesting perspective on fighting sports, and he applies his knowledge of scientific principles to his chosen sport in Fight Like a Physicist. Though there probably isn't quite enough material here for a full book, the early sections do a solid job explaining the physics in a relatable way that gives fighters some perspective on how to incorporate scientific knowledge to fight better.Fight Like a Physicist finds a nice middle ground in terms of the material's tone the writing is simple enough for its target audience to understand and apply, while it still delivers meaningful scientific concepts. For example, the book uses levers as a way to explain the relationship between distance and force, and explains how the dispersal of force on impact can make particular blows more or less effective.Thalken includes numerous charts and graphs throughout the book. Like many of the concepts he writes about, these visual representations will look familiar to anyone who took physics in high school, but may not have thought about the material since then. He throws in the occasional math box," to highlight mathematical concepts like the force curve or the center of mass, while using both equations and sample fight-based scenarios. Combined, these elements make Fight Like a Physicist both a useful primer and an enjoyable refresher.Though the early chapters are strong, the book does lose its way a bit late, with chapters that seem shoehorned in. Thalken includes a chapter about brain injuries affecting football players (including Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), and posits a theory about how applied force might manifest in such injuries. However, the author also has a patent pending on a new helmetwhich he discloses honestly, but which does make an already tangential chapter feel like a sales pitch at times.Other sections criticize practices like tai chi for their lack of scientific basis, or advocate fighting back against criminals in dangerous real-life situations, but these parts feel unnecessary, and the tone deviates from the book's strengths. They don't quite fit the fighting-sports theme, and the science in these chapters is less than clear cut, especially when compared to the universal principles discussed earlier.At its best, in the early chapters, Fight like a Physicist is a cool concept that makes physics tangible for fans of fighting sports, and can just as easily get more science-minded readers interested in those sports. -- Jeff Fleischer Foreword Reviews, March 12, 2015Table of ContentsIntroduction: Fight Like a Physicist Section 1: Internalize the Basics Chapter 1: Your Center of Mass Chapter 2: Energy, Momentum, and the Hit Points" Myth Chapter 3: The Number Pi and Glancing Blows Chapter 4: Levers, Wedges, and Free Lunches Section 2: Protect Yourself with Knowledge Chapter 5: Knockouts and Brain Damage in Athletes Chapter 6: Foam or Knuckles: Navigating the Illusion of Safety Chapter 7: Brain Damage: Do Helmets Even Help? Chapter 8: Guns, Knives, and The Hollywood Death Sentence Chapter 9: Chi and Pseudoscience in the Martial Arts Conclusion: You're Only Getting Started Works Cited
£12.34
Pitch Publishing Ltd Turning Points
Book SynopsisTurning Points: Moments that Defined Football History dives into the archives to reveal some of the most important stories from the annals of the beautiful game. From the FA ban of women's football to Marc-Viven Foe's death and Frank Lampard's ghost goal', this book uncovers the moments that shaped the course of football history.
£15.29
Pitch Publishing Ltd Racing Post Guide to the Flat 2025
Book SynopsisThe Racing Post Guide to the Flat is the best-selling book every Flat racing enthusiast should have. It features exclusive trainer interviews and specialist selections for horses to follow, plus dark horses set to shine in the months ahead, as well as Topspeed and Racing Post Ratings.
£14.24
Pitch Publishing Ltd Faithful City Fickle Football
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the renaissance of cash-strapped Worcester City, with a pitch-side view of a remarkable season as City claw their way back from bankruptcy to promotion and the cusp of Wembley. It's also the story of Stourbridge and Kidderminster Harriers, two clubs bonded with the Blues for 120 years.
£16.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Pasion
Book SynopsisPasión explores the rich diversity of Spanish footballing culture and how the game unites the nation. Whether talking to World Cup-winning managers, elite players and journalists or travelling to dozens of cities and grounds, the author sets out to help us understand what has made Spain the greatest continental football power this century.
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars Son Rules
Book SynopsisPacked with fun facts, career stats and lots of jokes, the Football Superstars series tells the story of South Korea's talisman and Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min. The series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, especially among football-loving children who are reluctant readers.
£6.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Shattered Dreams Sliding Doors
Book SynopsisSliding Doors, Shattered Dreams chronicles Ireland's infamous 1982 World Cup qualification campaign, alongside a vivid picture of 1980s Ireland. The book also ponders how a golden generation of players might have fared had they qualified for Espana '82 and the potential impact on manager Eoin Hand's career and the broader Irish game.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd Cinque Anni
Book SynopsisCinque Anni takes an in-depth look at the reasons why Italy failed to qualify for two consecutive World Cups but became champions of Europe. It tells the story of how all this happened the agony and ecstasy, the tears and laughter. It's a must-read for anyone fascinated in the fine line in sport that can separate winning and losing.
£15.29
Reach plc The mostly Football World According to Ollie
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£12.74
Gestalten Courtside Candy
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£36.00
Ivy Press Golf The Iconic Courses
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£25.50
National Geographic Society 100 Runs of a Lifetime
Book SynopsisDiscover the best runs and races around the globe with this beautifully illustrated, expertly curated collection from National Geographic. Runners of all skill levelseven those going from couch to 5kwill find something unforgettable among these 100 runs and races, including all six of the iconic World Marathon Majors to courses that traverse Hawaii, Iceland, and Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast. See you at the starting line! This extraordinary guidebook contains 100 of the best running routes around the globe. With one-of-a-kind experiences for every type of runner, from novices to seasoned marathoners, runners will find the best routes for scenic views, on-course entertainment, and new PRs. Including tried-and-true favorites, such as the Boston Marathon and a race through the Colorado's Gardens of the Gods, you'll also discover a variety of hidden gems and more, including:The Lewa Safari Marathon, an epic run through a conservation area in Kenya where you may spot the Big FiveThe A
£31.50
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Complete Runners DaybyDay Log 12Month 2026
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£15.29
APA Publications Rough Guides Walks and Tours Mallorca Top 14
Book SynopsisThis compact, pocket-sized Mallorca travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with detailed directions, that allow you to organise your visit to Mallorca without losing time planning. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Mallorca travel book, you will find:- 14 ready-made walks and tours - easy-to-follow walking and driving trip plans featuring the best places to visit, as well as what to do and where to eat along the way- Itinerary details - each walk or tour starts with pointers on the time taken, distance covered and how to connect it with other itineraries in the book- Best walks and tours in Mallorca for surf, sand and sun, art collections, family adventures, foodie paradise, the great outdoors, historical legacy, literary genius, Mallorcan architecture- Curated recommendations of places - the walks and tours feature all the main attractions and off-the-beaten-track adventures, as well as child-friendly family activities and chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas- Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots- Historical and cultural insights - thematic features highlight Mallorca's unique life and culture- Unique hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings - curated details of where to stay, eat and go out, whatever your interest, for a range of budgets- Practical information - how to get there, how to get around and an A-Z of essential details- Handy mapping - practical maps for each walk and tour, with clearly numbered sights- Free download of the eBook - available after the purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Palma, Andratx, Banyalbufar, The Tramuntana, Valldemossa, Lluc, Sóller, Pollença, Formentor, Bay of Alcúdia, Artà, Cala Torta, Es Trenc, Felanitx, Petra
£8.99
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Fontainebleau Climbs
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£20.00
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited Trekking the Walkers Haute Route
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£17.09
Reach plc The Miracle Of Istanbul
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£9.50
Blue Star Press Outside the Lanes
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£14.39
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Stars of the NBA
Book SynopsisRead all about today's greatest basketball players in this exciting book full of action-packed photos.This second edition of the best-selling Stars of the NBA has been revised and updated from cover to cover. It profiles twenty-eight of today's top NBA players, from legends like Steph Curry and Nikolia Jokic to rookie standouts like Victor Wembanyama andChet Holmgren. Young readers will learn about their favourite players' life stories, unique styles of play, and defining moments on the court.Packed with colourful photos and key stats, Stars of the NBA belongs to the Abbeville Sports series, which also includes Legends of the NBA ISBN 9780789214430 (about the greatest players of the past), Stars of the NFL ISBN 9780789214577, and Stars of World Soccer ISBN 9780789214751.
£12.34
APA Publications Rough Guides Sardinia Travel Guide with eBook
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£20.25
Cambridge University Press Dreams and Songs to Sing
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£19.80
Andrews McMeel Publishing Bill Kroens Golf TipADay 2026 DaytoDay Calendar
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£16.31
Pitch Publishing Ltd Poolies at Heart
Book SynopsisPoolies at Heart is a deeply personal and richly varied celebration of Hartlepool United told by players, managers and fans.Looking back across the decades, the book reveals the realities of life at the lower end of football's spectrum at one of the north-east's oldest clubs. Inside you'll discover: Exclusive insider insight from the likes of former managers Danny Wilson, Kevin Phillips and Ronnie Moore, Peter Taylor's daughter Wendy Dickinson, plus Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour The inside story of how Brian Clough came to manage Hartlepool The euphoria surrounding promotion the season after relegation, as remembered by Wilson An epic FA Cup tie against Sir Matt Busby's Manchester United, which Hartlepool almost won Phillips's account of his tenure as manager, interviewed just one week before he was sacked The Egyptian international who turned out for the Pool in the 1920s Insights on how John McGovern was first spotted by Peter Taylor, and given his Hartlepool debut as a teenager Fan memories of the ups and downs of this unique club across the decades In every account, through every high and low, a love of the club shines through. Featuring recollections of favourite moments, memorable games and a plethora of personalities, this is the ultimate celebration of the Pools.
£17.09
Evro Publishing Formula 3000
Book SynopsisAs the final rung below Formula 1 on motor racing's ladder to the top, the International Formula 3000 Championship ran from 1985 to 2004 and nurtured numerous drivers who went on to become future stars.
£60.00
Evro Publishing Sir William Lyons On Jaguar
Book SynopsisNever previously published in book form, this is the fullest known account Sir William Lyons ever provided of his company's evolution and the famous cars it created, together with numerous insights into his philosophy, strategy and thinking.
£40.00
APA Publications Rough Guides Mexico Travel Guide with eBook
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£23.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Football Kit Italia
Book SynopsisFootball Kit Italia is the ultimate guide to the players, kits and clubs of the Football Italia era of 1992 to 2002. A season by season and club by club account of the kits and characters that cemented this period as one of the greatest in football history. A must-read for anyone who loved Channel 4's legendary coverage.
£28.00
Pitch Publishing Ltd The David Speedie Story
£21.25
Rockpool Publishing Cricket World Cup
Book SynopsisA wonderful time capsule of cricket history, this is a fully illustrated history of Cricket World Cup since 1975 by acclaimed sports writer Liam Hauser.
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Got Fight
Book SynopsisGives readers a glimpse into the mind of a mixed martial artist and illustrates his 50 principles of being a fighter, with topics ranging from mentally preparing before a professional fight to kicking it into high gear when your ring is the street.
£12.80
Lulu Press Inc Baucher and the Ordinary Horseman
£11.58
Random House USA Inc Untitled 7293
£33.75
Evro Publishing My Travels On Racer Road
Book SynopsisAs Sir Jackie Stewart states in his Foreword, Pete Lyons was one of the best journalists in Formula 1 at the time I was racing. This memoir retraces his steps along that road, focusing on the days when he wrote about and photographed the Can-Am sportscar series in his native Americaduring its finest period from 1966 to 1972.
£59.50
