Sport Books
Transworld Publishers Ltd Unseen Academicals
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSatirical, historical, fantastical and irresistible. * Daily Mail *
£13.49
Western Horseman Raise Your Hand If You Love Horses Pat Parellis
Book SynopsisThe official autobiography of Pat Parelli, one of the most renowned horsemen in the world. Pat tells his own story in his own inimitable words. However, filtered throughout the text are "People's Perspectives on Pat," anecdotes in which Pat's many friends, all well-known and respected in their fields, tell stories about him.Table of ContentsPart 1: Search for Identity, Chapter 1. Birth of a Horseman, 2. Horsemen and Mentors, 3. School of Hard Knocks, 4. Rodeo Days, 5. Anything for a Buck, 6. King of Mules, 7. At the End of My Rope. Part 2: Savvy, the Foundation, Chapter 8. Mouse in a Grain Sack, 9. Turning Points, 10. Eight Principles, 11. The Kids, 12. Have Help, Will Travel, 13. When Your Horse is Your Partner, 14. Open Doors, 15. Media Mogul, 16. Time With Tom. Part 3: Dream Big Enough, Chapter 17. We Gave It a Name, 18. Horseman's Heaven, 19. Something for My Soul, 20. Learning Curves, 21. Natural Horsemanship on National Geographic, 22. That Was Then, This Is Now, 23. Other People's Dreams, 24. Magic Moments, 25. All the King's and Queen's Horses, 26. The Future of Training, 27. My Vision for the Future
£16.19
Derrydale Press Trophy Bass
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£11.69
American Traveler Hiking Arizona Your Guide To 50 Arizona Trails
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£7.59
Porter Press International Derek Bell: All my Porsche races
Book SynopsisDerek Bell’s name became inextricably linked with that of Porsche during his long and hugely successful career as a racing driver. In this new 276-page book, Bell collaborates with renowned motorsport author Richard Heseltine to give the reader a very personal insight into his experiences racing for the legendary German marque. The approach taken by this latest publication from Porter Press International is to look at every race Bell drove for Porsche, in detail and with revealing comments from the book’s subject. Light is cast on Bell’s most prestigious victories with Porsche - four of his five in the Le Mans 24 Hours, three in the Daytona 24 Hours, two in the World Sportscar Championship - and many more besides. Bell describes the Porsches he raced, from the fearsome 917 to the iconic 956, 962, and 911. And he shares his thoughts on the now-legendary drivers he raced with, including six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx, the famously flamboyant Hans Stuck, and two immense talents who lost their lives to the sport, Jo Siffert and Stefan Bellof. The overall effect is a fascinating trip back in time to a golden era for Porsche and sports car racing as a whole.
£42.75
Archery GB The Archery for Beginners Guidebook
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£9.36
Lannoo Publishers Cycling in the Great War
Book SynopsisOn 28 June 1914, there were two almost simultaneous shots. In Paris, the twelfth Tour de France was about to start, while in Sarajevo the Austrian crown prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. Professional cycle racing came to a halt, but the first cycling heroes continued to race. The Belgian cycling author Patrick Cornillie takes us through the wartime editions of the Tour of Flanders, which were ridden on a velodrome just north of Ghent. With humour, the book tells the stories of a champion who was a spy, a one-legged Italian cyclist, some famous British and German idols, and the perilous bike adventures of a well-known Belgian author. With sadness, we learn about the fate of a French winner of the Tour, killed in battle, the brave Black Devils, and the many cyclist-soldiers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada who died at the front. Cycling in the Great War is a collection of moving tales, beautifully told and beautifully illustrated with original historical pictures.
£22.46
Dewi Lewis Media Ltd David Beckham Made In Manchester
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£16.19
Dewi Lewis Media Ltd Rafa Benitez
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£12.34
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Wild Swimming Britain
Book SynopsisThe all-new bumper second edition of the best-selling Wild Swimming photo guide is now fully revised and expanded to include 200 amazing new wild swimming locations, brand new coverage in the South-East and the Midlands, new information for kids and families, new ideas for pubs, campsites, boat trips and weekends, new ratings on safety and access.
£15.29
Octopus Publishing Group From Source to Sea: Notes from a 215-Mile Walk
Book SynopsisOver the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps.He's walking the length of the river from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows, churches and palaces, country estates and council estates, factories and dockyards. Setting forth in the summer of Brexit, and meeting a host of interesting characters along the way, Chesshyre explores the living present and remarkable past of England's longest and most iconic river.Trade ReviewAn enjoyable refuge from everyday life * Clive Aslet, The Times *I found myself quickly falling into step beside Tom Chesshyre, charmed by his amiable meanderings, pointed observations and meetings with strangers along the way... but most of all Chesshyre champions the joys of a good walk through fascinating surroundings - with beer and blisters at the end of the day * BBC Countryfile Magazine - Fergus Collins *Readers should perhaps prepare themselves for a whole new wave of Whither England? type books in the months and years ahead, and Chesshyre's is a not unwelcome early attempt to answer that seemingly urgent question. * Ian Sansom, Times Literary Supplement *'Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *Chesshyre cuts an engaging figure... He has a true journalist's instinct for conversational encounters - Kurdistani picnickers in the river meadows upstream of London, pub thugs in the badlands of the lower Thames, other Thames Path pilgrims he rubs up against along the way. He also demonstrates a nose for a juicy tale, from a pre-Raphaelite ménage-àtrois at Kelmscott Manor to the discreet nookie column in the Marlow Free Press. Chesshyre's journey is rich in history and thick with characters, fables and happenstance - a highly readable and entertaining saunter along England's iconic river. * Christopher Somerville, author of Britain’s Best Walks *Chesshyre's book stands out from other accounts of walking the Thames Path in its contemporary (post-Brexit, pre-Trump) immediacy. A portrait of England and the English in our time, it is peppered with fascinating historical and literary markers. It's also a usefully opinionated guide to watering-holes and B&Bs from the sleepy Cotswold villages to the dystopian edgelands of the estuary. * Christina Hardyment, author of Writing the Thame *Journalist Tom Chesshyre has produced a readable, richly entertaining and highly informative book in From Source to Sea * Chris Gray, The Oxford Times *The result is this enjoyable travelogue, guiding the reader through the delightful towns and cities strung like pearls along the river, the 'liquid history' of the Thames from the Romans to the Profumo Affair and the beloved works of art and literature inspired by life on its banks, most famously Alice in Wonderland, Three Men in a Boat and The Wind in the Willows... a welcome addition to the Thames cannon. * Richard Tarrant, The Lady *Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *
£9.89
Goose Lane Editions The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1:
Book SynopsisSee the beauty that Canada has to offer. Walking and hiking is a big Canadian pastime for people wanting exercise and fresh air.Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada's national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur's sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada's Trans Canada Trail.Beginning at Cape Spear and ending on the shores of Lake Huron, Michael Haynes follows the Great Trail through the remote interior of Newfoundland, the coastlines of the Maritimes, the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and the lakes and farmlands of Southern Ontario, as well as into cities such as Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. With beautiful colour photographs and comprehensive trail notes for each featured section, as well as GPS coordinates, maps, and informative descriptions of points of interest along with way, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1 explores the landscapes of eastern Canada in their variegated glory.
£20.39
Pesda Press Top Tips for Boaters Over 300 Top Tips and Handy
Book SynopsisA collection of practical tips and ideas gathered by two of the UK's most experienced expedition paddlers and coaches.
£6.46
Mountain Training International Mountain Trekking A Practical
Book SynopsisSuitable for every trekker, from novice to expert, and containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to help teach, lead or instruct others, this book covers every aspect of trekking: planning, travelling, accommodation, in-country support, the environment, staying healthy, dealing with problems, and hazards such as rivers, rocky ground and snow.
£17.06
British Mountaineering Council Winter Essentials The Skills and Techniques for
Book SynopsisEducating and inspiring those who wish to venture out to the UK mountains in winter, this DVD is packed with information and advice on the skills and techniques required to operate more safely in Winter. A 43-minute film followed by 11 technical chapters cover specific skills and techniques totaling 80 minutes.
£13.49
Die Gestalten Verlag The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust off the Beaten Path
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£32.00
The Crowood Press Riding Success Without Stress. Vol. 1
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how incorrect habits and negativity can be eradicated at source and replaced with calmness by the application of the Alexander Technique and the Classical school. This book describes how the Alexander Technique training programme ensures that, by optimising the use of your mind and body, you can optimise the use of your horse.
£17.95
Oxford University Press Scouting for Boys
Book Synopsis''A scout must always be prepared at any moment to do his duty, and to face danger in order to help his fellow-men.''A startling amalgam of Zulu war-cry and imperial and urban myth, of borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, Robert Baden-Powell''s Scouting for Boys (1908) is the original blueprint and ''self-instructor'' of the Boy Scout Movement. One of the all-time bestsellers in the English-speaking world, this primer of ''yarns and pictures'' constitutes probably the most influential manual for youth ever published. Yet the book is at the same time a roughly composed hodge-podge of jingoist lore and tracker legend, padded with lengthy quotations from adventure fiction and Baden-Powell''s own autobiography, and seamed through with the multiple anxieties of its time: fears of degeneration, concerns about masculinity and self-restraint, invasion paranoia. Elleke Boehmer''s edition of Scouting for Boys reprints the original text and illustrations, and her Trade Reviewvery good fun * Max Hastings, Sunday Telegraph *the value of Elleke Boehmer's well-annotated text of the original edition is to show us the anxieties, contradictions and excitements of the Boy Scout movement at its inception * Alan Hollinghurst, Guardian *Elleke Boehmer's erudite introduction makes you wish she would get around to writing a full-length biogaphy of the first Chief Scout * William Cook, New Statesman *this fascinating volume tells us a lot about Baden-Powell, his movement and even to some extent the particular point in time when scouting was born' * Washington Times *Baden-Powell's work is well worth reading and re-reading, and that researchers with various interests and theoretical persuasions may find in its pages a great deal of interesting and rewarding material. * Thomas Kullman, Archiv für das Studium der neueren Sprachen und Literaturen *a gripping read * The Oldie *
£15.29
McNidder & Grace Air Rifle Hunting Through the Seasons A Guide to
Book SynopsisSuitable for hunters and hunting enthusiasts, this title helps them to not only understand what their quarry is doing and where it is doing it, but ensure that they have an understanding of fieldcraft, from stalking to ambushing and hide building to decoying.
£16.96
Fernhurst Books Limited Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road: The
Book SynopsisCollisions are expensive! Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. Leisure boaters, as much as professional mariners, need to know the rules, and a firm understanding is required to pass many nautical exams. But with the COLREGs stretching to over 12,000 words, this is no small task. This is where Paul Boissier’s excellent book comes in. Paul knows the COLREGs backwards having used them extensively in his career with the Royal Navy – from the bridges of submarines and warships which he has commanded, with each giving a rather different perspective on other shipping! He also knows the other side well with his extensive cruising experience, from his early years with his father to now, sailing his own yacht. These experiences mean that he knows and understands the COLREGs from both sides and this gives him the ability to take you through the COLREGs from a mariners’ and sailors’ perspective. He brings the vital, but dry, document to life, going through it not in order, but by topics which are relevant to the mariner and sailor. Paul explains the intention of each rule and how it should be applied when at sea. He includes personal anecdotes (not all favourable to him!) which make everything real and tells us how he remembers different aspects of the Regulations through mnemonics and other devices. Finally, each chapter ends with a self-test to reinforce what has been learnt – other tests are also available online on the Fernhurst Books’ website. This new edition has been updated with the 2016 changes to the CLOREGS. Whether you want to increase your confidence, pass an exam, require an on-board reference, or wish to improve your understanding of the nautical rules of the road, this is the ideal book for you.Trade Review“Boissier writes with intellect, wit and realism, effortlessly educating the reader to understand the spirit as well as the letter of the law. His tips and anecdotes, gleaned from experience, make this an excellent guide to an essential subject.” (Yachting Monthly) “Anecdotes and detailed explanations throughout this book make the nautical rules very clear, as do the well-conceived diagrams. A timely, readable and absolutely essential guide.” (Julian Stockwin) “...one of the most easy-to-read rule books out there.” (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsForeword; 1 Introduction; 2 Context of the rules: Rules 1-7; 3 How to recognise other vessels by their lights and shapes: Rules 20-31 and 36; 4 Sound signals: Rules 32-35; 5 The manoeuvring rules: Rules 8, 11-19; 6 Narrow channels and fairways, and separation schemes: Rules 9-10; 7 Some examples of collision avoidance; 8 Particular issues for yachts and small boats; 9 Buoyage; 10 Distress signals: Annex IV; 11 International marine VHF channels as used in the UK.
£15.29
Goose Lane Editions The Last Hockey Game
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Anecdotes, stories and clearly enunciated insights and analysis put The Last Hockey Game right up there on the shelf with Ken Dryden's The Game. There can be no question after reading this excellent addition to hockey's literary canon that our game isn't now and will never be the same as it was then." -- Jim Millican * Winnipeg Free Press *"The Last Hockey Game is a bold, intimate, often brilliant feat of storytelling. Bruce McDougall takes a single game, a proverbial grain of sand, and spins it into a universe. The resulting energy illuminates not just the core, the solid centre, but the ragged outer edges of the game's greatest franchises, the Leafs and Canadiens, at the height of their greatness." -- Charles Wilkins"I saw this game, and I have to say the book is even better. The Last Hockey Game has all the inside innocence, ego, snubbed cigars, honest scars and pro-gossip from the glory days when the NHL was about to lose its virginity." -- Bill Gaston"It's about a game and its players, employees in a trade where even excellent work guaranteed nothing, least of all fair treatment yet they played their hearts out, for the love of the game. But the question you'll ask yourself most often while reading The Last Hockey Game is: 'How did he find that out?'" -- Jean-Patrice Martel
£20.39
Goose Lane Editions Hiking Trails of MontrÃal and Beyond
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£16.99
Rowman & Littlefield The 1988 Dodgers: Reliving the Championship
Book SynopsisWhen most baseball fans think back to the 1988 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics, they probably remember Kirk Gibson’s dramatic home run off Dennis Eckersley, Orel Hershiser’s shutout streak and dominant postseason pitching that got them there, or perhaps the fact that it remains, to this day, the last World Championship for the Dodgers. In The 1988 Dodgers: Reliving the Championship Season, K. P. Wee tells the story of this incredible year. More than just Gibson or Hershiser, the team’s success came from a true collective effort in which all 25 players on the roster made significant contributions throughout the season. Featuring dozens of interviews with players—including those lesser-known Dodgers who were just as important to the team as the stars—coaches, scouts, and general manager Fred Claire, Wee provides a refreshing view of the 1988 season, sharing personal stories and little-known anecdotes told to him by the players and staff. The players also reflect on the importance of the entire team that season, their careers following the World Championship, and life after baseball, giving readers a complete inside look at a season and team to remember.Trade ReviewOrel Hershiser IV…Kirk Gibson…the irrepressible Tom LaSorda…you know all about them. But Rick Dempsey, Mickey Hatcher, and Danny Heep—aka “The Stuntmen”—not so much. Now, thanks to K. P. Wee’s The 1988 Dodgers: Reliving the Championship Season, you will. This is the story of a very improbable and, yes, lovable bunch, the last LA Dodger squad to win a championship. -- Bob Ryan, Boston Globe, ESPNK. P. Wee brought back great memories for every Dodgers fan. This book is very informative and gives fantastic insight by interviewing the players and general manager Fred Claire. I highly recommend this book for all baseball fans! -- Tom Candiotti, television analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks, former major-league pitcherWith thorough input from a variety of sources—star players, scouts, a third-string catcher, bat boys, broadcasters—Wee takes the reader on a candid journey through the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1988 season. It's a must-read for hardcore fans, and for anyone whose memories have been reduced to Orel Hershiser's scoreless-inning streak and Kirk Gibson's home run. The lost moments, colorful characters, and behind-the-scenes drama all come alive. -- J. P. Hoornstra, MLB reporter for the Southern California News Group and author of The 50 Greatest Dodger Games of All TimeThe 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers were overloaded with big, bold personalities, with the likes of Kirk Gibson, Rick Dempsey, Mickey Hatcher, Jesse Orosco and, of course, manager Tommy Lasorda. K. P. Wee makes you feel like you have snuck into a corner stall in their clubhouse for their magical run to the World Series. -- Steve Ewen, sports reporter for the Vancouver Province/SunTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Lineup Part One: The 1988 Season 1: Spring Training ’88: The Gibson-Orosco Incident 2: The Stuntmen of L.A. 3: The Forgotten Guys 4: Regular-Season Memories 5: Hershiser’s Consecutive Scoreless Innings Streak Part Two: The Mets Series 6: Mets Series Moments: More Mets Magic 7: Scioscia’s Forgotten Homer—and the Forgotten Holton 8: Tommy the Motivational Leader Part Three: The A’s Series 9: Gibson’s Home Run 10: Scout’s Honor: The Dodgers Scouts Come Through 11: A’s Series Moments 12: Claire the Architect Part Four: After 1988 13: Saying Goodbye to L.A. 14: Gone Too Soon: The Forgotten Reliever and All-Star Infielder 15: Talking Rings & What ’88 Means 16: Where Are They Now? Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
£31.50
The Crowood Press Ltd Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports
Book SynopsisThe role of the strength and conditioning coach for a combat athlete is to perform a needs analysis in which both the fighter as an individual and the sport itself are assessed in order to develop a high-performance programme. This might include plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability, strength training and nutrition as just some of the pieces of this complex jigsaw. The aim is to increase strength, speed, power, endurance, agility and flexibility. Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports aims to help the coach and athlete bridge the gap between the theory of training and applied training, helping the athlete to become faster, stronger and more flexible and to build their muscular endurance so they perform better and remain injury-free.
£18.69
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Lake District Mountain Biking: Essential Trails
Book SynopsisLake District Mountain Biking – Essential Trails is the full third edition of the bestselling guide to some of the finest mountain bike riding in the UK.Featured are over 20 of the best mountain bike rides in the Lake District, between 12 and 60 kilometres in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.Explore classic rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale, and discover several lesser-known gems. Ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs and rattle along some of the rockiest trails you’ll ever encounter on two wheels. Enjoy lakeside cruises, picturesque valleys and 360-degree panoramas.Researched, ridden and written by local riders Richard Staton and Chris Gore, each route features clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; and refreshment stops and local knowledge. A Bonus Section includes information about the man-made trails at Whinlatter and Grizedale, Top Tens and a detailed Appendix. Also includes downloadable GPX files.
£14.41
HarperCollins India 1971: The Beginning of India's Cricketing
Book Synopsis1971 marked a turning point for Indian cricket with historic wins against West Indies and England. The book by Boria Majumdar and Gautam Bhattacharya captures the thrilling twin tours, showcasing legendary players and the rise of India as a cricketing force.
£15.19
Headline Publishing Group The Story of Mini: A Tribute to the Iconic Car
Book SynopsisThe Story of Mini is a pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated celebration of the iconic car.For more than 60 years, the Mini has been one of the most beloved and instantly recognisable cars on the road. From its humble beginnings with the British Motor Corporation in 1959, to the modern BMW-backed models of today, The Story of Mini tells the story of the car and the unique culture that has built up around it.Exploring the evolution of Mini design from the original two-door model – the most popular British car of all time – through to the diverse range of Minis available today, this book is an exceptionally designed tribute to the marque, and the people who helped create it.Touching on the Mini's impact on pop culture, as well as the racing heritage cultivated by the legendary John Cooper, and filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Mini charts the history of this beloved brand in a small but perfectly formed package.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Birth of Mini • John Cooper • Racing Heritage • A Timeless Design • Mini in Pop Culture • Variations on a Theme • The Future of Mini.
£12.34
Mountaineers Books Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other
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£24.26
Pegasus Books Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the
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£15.26
Rizzoli International Publications Horses
Book SynopsisA tribute to horses, their riders, stables, and the equestrian lifestyle around the world.Trade Review"Horses (Rizzoli) appear...in Derry Moore’s photographs." –Sloane Crosley’s Favorite Fall 2016 Books, Vanity Fair"Moore’s work—with a unique eye for character, not just in his portraits of the horses but in the details of their surroundings—is a beautiful tribute to horses, their riders, stables, and the equestrian lifestyle around the world."—Art of the Times"Rizzoli’s recently released Horses: Portraits by Derry Moore is a handsome volume full of sensitive photographs of its titular subjects. The London-based Moore, who is the 12th Earl of Drogheda, had never trained his eye on horses before — he’s best known for posh interiors and portraits of the even posher humans who inhabit them — but the topic was suggested by an editor as a natural extension of his métier. The project took him to Louisiana, Kentucky, Spain, India and all across his native England."—1stDibs.com
£42.50
St. Martin's Griffin Crossing the Line
Book SynopsisA marvelous addition to the literature of inspirational sports stories. - Booklist (Starred Review)This remarkable and inspiring story shines. - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)An inspiring memoir of defying the odds from Kareem Rosser, captain of the first all-black squad to win the National Interscholastic Polo championship. Crossing the Line will not just leave you with hope, but also ideas on how to make that hope transferable (New York Times bestselling author Wes Moore).Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Kareem thought he and his siblings would always be stuck in The Bottom, a community and neighborhood devastated by poverty and violence. Riding their bicycles through Philly's Fairmount Park, Kareem's brothers discover a barn full of horses. Noticing the brothers' fascination with her misfit animals, Lezlie Hiner, founder of The Work to Ride stables, offers them their escape: an after school job in exchange
£15.29
Simon & Schuster Strong Like Her
Book SynopsisThis stirring and vibrant account of women’s athleticism throughout history “will leave readers feeling inspired and powerful” (Ms. magazine).Part group biography, part cultural history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating stories of our muscular foremothers. From the first female Olympian (who entered the chariot race through a loophole) to the circus stars who could lift their husbands above their heads and make it look like “a little light housework with a feather duster,” these brave and brawny women paved the way for the generations to follow. Filled with Sophy Holland’s beautiful portraits of some of today’s most awe-inspiring athletes, including Peloton instructor Robin Arzón, bodybuilder Dana Linn Bailey, actress/dancer Patina Miller, and many others, Strong Like Her is “a love letter to muscles and the women who rock them so gloriously” (Shape
£10.44
Sirius Entertainment The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slipcase Edition
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£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes
Book SynopsisWith hikes in Glacier and Waterton varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Science of HIIT
Book SynopsisIngrid S Clay is a Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Figure Bodybuilder, and Plant-Based Chef. She has over 10 years' experience in the Health and Wellness space. She has been featured on Fabletics Fitness App, Livestrong, and Popsugar. She has spent several years designing and teaching HIIT classes. Ingrid has a background in Physics & Electrical Engineering. Her science background influences the way she approaches creating HIIT based programs. Insta: @ingridsclay www.ingridsclay.com
£16.14
Allen & Unwin The Last Snake Man: The remarkable true-life
Book SynopsisEvery Sunday for almost a century John Cann's family ran the famous snake show in a pit at La Perouse in Sydney - an area once alive with tiger, brown and black snakes. After growing up with over 300 'pet' snakes in their backyard, John and his brother George took over the snake show from their parents in 1965. By the time John retired in 2010, he'd survived five venomous snake bites.Many of those familiar with John and his shows wouldn't know that he was also an Olympic athlete, a top state rugby league player who played alongside some of the legends of the game, a state champion boxer, an adventurer and a world authority on turtles.The Last Snake Man chronicles John's extraordinary life and times. From wrangling snakes to chasing turtles, from remote country towns to the impenetrable jungles of New Guinea, this is the story of an amazing Australian and his never-ending search for fascinating animals and adventure.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Snake Man of La Perouse 2. Cleopatra, Queen of the Snakes 3. War baby 4. Underwater football 5. Born to run 6. The Games 7. Race relations 8. Roughing it 9. 'This one's dead . . .' 10. Work 11. Snaking 12. Snakebites 13. 'He got me!' 14. Showtime 15. Turtles 16. Collecting in Irian Barat 17. A cruel end 18. Back to work 19. Turtle wars 20. My brother George 21. My family 22. Martin Lauer 23. Reptiles and reprobates 24. No fortune, no fame 25. Survivor Appendix Australia's great snakeys Appendix John's turtles Acknowledgements Index
£13.49
Porter Press International 9600 HP: The Story of the World’s Oldest E-type
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£40.50
Great Northern Books Ltd Faster! Louder!: HOW A PUNK ROCKER FROM YORKSHIRE
Book SynopsisMountain running ranks up there as one of the toughest sports. Having the ability and athleticism to race up and down Britain's highest peaks takes stamina, peak fitness and years of specialised training. So how did a teenage punk rocker from Yorkshire, seemingly existing on a diet of cider, parties and loud music, become the British Champion fell runner? The history of mountain running is peppered with legendary feats and characters, ultra-hard men and women who can run seemingly non-stop over our highest and toughest peaks and skylines. Flicking through the black-and-white photographs telling the story of these past champions of the sport you're struck by how wiry, super-fit and disciplined they look. Then, from nowhere, along comes Gary Devine. A maverick who jogged onto the scene sporting spiky dyed pink hair and a tatty running vest, hungover from the previous night's party, smiling and joking at the start line as he wiped the sleep out of his eyes - before showing everyone a muddy pair of heels and running off to win. This is the fascinating story of how an unlikely and eccentric runner became, against all expectations, the British Champion. It's a tale that focuses on the races that made up Devine's victorious 1990 season, while opening out to understand how the unruly, fearless ethos at the heart of punk could chime perfectly with the spirited, gutsy and dauntless root of mountain running; how the elements of surprise and daring are central to both. It's a near-perfect underdog narrative, a drama that traces one boy's life from ordinary schoolkid to extraordinary winner - all against a backdrop of alcohol, fights, arrests and extreme guitar noise. Following Devine from his roots as a punk rock convert to his years racing alongside the world's elite mountain runners, this is both a tale of implausible triumph to match that of comic book hero Alf Tupper and at the same time a compelling narrative of how running - like life - can be a wonderful and unexpected adventure. "Faster! Louder! is a great combination of different mad energy - punk and fell running. I knew nothing about the cult of fell running. Now I want to know more. The story has a unique take on music and running as a life force and is also a love letter to the fell running landscape." Richard Jobson, THe SKIDS "A stirringly evocative, riveting, hilarious, nostalgic, important book about two opposing worlds that aren't so different after all." Damian Hall, author and elite ultra-runner "With the lifestyle Gary led, it's amazing how the hell he was able to run races - never mind win so many. A bit of a wayward lad but I'm full of admiration for him - he did it his way!" Billy Bland, legendary fell runner "A strange, exhilarating blast of a book, throbbing with energy and sweaty authenticity. FASTER! LOUDER! celebrates fell-running as it used to be, rough and untamed, through the story of a maverick hero whose remarkable athletic triumphs are achieved against a grubby backdrop of brawls and hangovers, squats and drug-busts, and very loud music." Richard Askwith, author of 'Feet In The Clouds' "A most enjoyable look at fell running with a punk soundtrack and attitude. At school I was the one at the back of the pack sneaking off for a cig. Reading this book has made me wish it had been different. The challenge and exhilaration of the love of running in itself; the weather; the fells and the personal challenge - it all makes for a great read and I'm happy that Killing Joke may have been along for the ride." Big Paul Ferguson, Killing Joke
£9.49
Merlin Unwin Books Flytying for beginners: Learn all the basic tying
Book SynopsisClear step-by-step instructions on how to tie 12 key trout flies for the complete beginner. With each pattern you learn a new technique and each fly in the book also has a QR code linked to a Youtube video of the author, expert Barry Ord Clarke, tying the same fly.
£13.49
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Tales from the Big Trails: A forty-year quest to
Book Synopsis‘I am already planning the next adventure. The wanderlust that infected me has no cure.’It all started in Fishguard in the mid-1970s when, aged fifteen, Martyn Howe and a friend set off on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path armed with big rucksacks, borrowed boots, a Primus stove and a pint of paraffin, and a thirst for adventure. After repeating the route almost thirty years later, Martyn was inspired to walk every National Trail in England and Wales, plus the four Long-Distance Routes (now among the Great Trails) in Scotland. His 3,000-mile journey included treks along the South West Coast Path, the Pennine Way, the Cotswold Way and the West Highland Way. He finally achieved his ambition in 2016 when he arrived in Cromer in Norfolk, only to set a new goal of walking the England and Wales Coast Paths and the Scottish National Trail.In Tales from the Big Trails, Martyn vividly describes the diverse landscapes, wildlife, culture and heritage he encounters around the British Isles, and the physical and mental health benefits he derives from walking. He also celebrates the people who enrich his travels, including fellow long-distance hikers, tourists discovering Britain’s charm, farmers working the land, and the friendly and eccentric owners of hostels, campsites and B&Bs.And when he is asked ‘Why do you do it?’, the answer is as simple as placing one foot in front of the other: ‘It makes me happy.’Table of ContentsIntroduction1 – Pembrokeshire Coast Path2 – The Ridgeway3 – South West Coast Path4 – Thames Path5 – Offa’s Dyke Path6 – Glyndwr’s Way7 – Pennine Way8 – Cotswold Way9 – North Downs Way10 – South Downs Way11 – Hadrian’s Wall12 – Yorkshire Wolds Way13 – Cleveland Way14 – Pennine Bridleway15 – Southern Upland Way16 – West Highland Way17 – Great Glen Way18 – Speyside Way19 – Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Off the Beaten Track: England and Wales: Wild
Book SynopsisEngland and Wales might feel familiar to many, but there are countless hidden idylls and remote wildernesses to discover amongst the soaring passes, spectacular coastlines and boundless moorlands. For many, Martin's 'slow road' routes will have opened up the country's most well known highways and byways, but there is so much more to England and Wales than these, at times overcrowded, hotspots. This book is the next, natural step in Martin's wanderings around England and Wales. If Take The Slow Road whetted the appetite for a Great British adventure, this book will be the main course, filling you up with inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. It will take you to the very edges of the map, on a series of personal journeys to uncover parts of these countries that the masses never reach but wish they could. In discovering these secret and beautiful places this fabulous book shows the reader that, with a little imagination, and some effort, they too can get off the beaten track in their own country.Trade ReviewDiscover the countryside and coast ... in this appealing guide to spectacular drives and offbeat adventures by camper van, motorhome, kayak and paddle board, bike and on foot, around the mountains, valleys and coastlines of England and Wales. * The Countryman *Packed with stunning photos, handy maps and engaging travel writing...shows you how to embark on inspiring adventures, including exploring ravines, beaches, kayaking past castles and striding across moorlands. * Countryside Magazine *expert advice on awe-inspiring routes away from the usual tourist hotspots in England and Wales, plus handy tips on coping with life on the move * Bury & West Suffolk Magazine *25 brilliant routes that are definitely off the beaten track...each beautiful page will immediately make you want to take off in your motorhome for a new adventure! * Practical Motorhome *The descriptions are personal, the info practical and the walks graded. It's ideal for campervan/motorhomers but is also useful if you're simply driving and want inspiration. A delightful reminder that these landscapes are full of beautiful places where you can still get away from it all. * Woman & Home *In this essential guide, Martin Dorey seeks out the wilder, more remote beauty spots hidden within the coastlines, moorlands and hills of England and Wales. * This England *A book of inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. * Best of British *In the essential guide, Martin Dorey seeks out the wilder, more remote beauty spots hidden within the coastlines, moorlands and hills of England and Wales and demonstrates how easy it is to find peaceful, magnificent scenery just a little way off the beaten track. * Evergreen *Table of ContentsAuthor’s Preface 6 About this book 8 Introducing England 9 Introducing Wales 11 How to get to England and Wales 12 Where and how to stay overnight in England and Wales 14 Your essential kit 17 Travel, climate and the mess we make 20 ENGLAND 22 The South-west 01 Wessex Wandering 25 02 The East Lyn River 39 03 Bude’s Lost Waterway 49 04 The River Avon 61 05 The Jurassic Undercliff 73 06 Devon Coast to Coast 83 The South and South-east 07 The Wight Chines 97 08 The River Test 109 09 Goring to Maidenhead 121 10 Dungeness Desolation 133 11 Kent’s Pilgrims’ Way 147 East Anglia 12 The Suffolk Coast 159 The North 13 Spurn Head and the Humber 171 14 The North York Moors 183 15 Stanhope to Newcastle 197 16 The Northumberland Coast 207 17 The Otterburn Ranges 219 The North-west 18 The Tweed Valley 229 19 The Solway Firth 241 20 The Western Lakes 249 21 The Forest of Bowland 259 WALES 270 22 Cwm Bychan and the Roman Steps 273 23 The Pass of The Cross 283 24 The Teifi 291 25 The Brecon Beacons 303 Index 316 Acknowledgements 320
£18.70
HarperCollins Publishers Jig and Jog
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Find out all the fun ways you can enjoy gymnastics in this photographic non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.62
University of Nebraska Press Dream Like a Champion
Book SynopsisSince becoming the Nebraska women's volleyball coach in 2000, John Cook has led the team to four national championships, seven NCAA semifinal appearances, and the nation's top winning percentage in women's volleyball. In Dream Like a Champion Cook shares the coaching and leadership philosophy that has enabled him to become one of the game's winningest coaches.Trade Review“Great coaches and teachers relentlessly strive for learning and improvement—in their people, in their teams, and in themselves. John Cook’s story is permeated with that pursuit: what an innovator! If you crave the ‘better,’ you’d better read this book.”—Karch Kiraly, head coach, U.S. women’s National Volleyball Team“The thing that strikes me the most about John Cook is the amount of thought and energy he gives to every possible detail in coaching. John’s reflection about his own coaching and the Nebraska program frequently leads to action, which is how both an individual and a program stay ahead of the game. This is a very good book for anyone who has an interest in coaching and leadership.”—Terry Pettit, head coach, University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team, 1977–99“John Cook has accomplished nearly everything a volleyball coach can achieve. He has done this not by focusing just on recruiting great players or the physical skills of his players. In Dream Like a Champion John reveals his relentless quest for better team chemistry, improving communication skills, proper goal setting, and attention to detail—which together result in peak performance.”—Tom Osborne, former Husker head football coach, University of Nebraska athletic director, and U.S. congressman“Courage is the word that comes to mind when I think of Coach John Cook. Over the years I’ve seen John continually show courage, but never more than when he acknowledged his need to reinvent himself and manage stress. His willingness to share that about himself and to be open to others is one of the most courageous things I’ve seen done by a coach, or by anyone, really, in all my years as a sports psychiatrist.”—Larry Widman, co-founder of Performance Mountain"If you're a Nebraska volleyball fan you should own this book."—Jon Johnston, Corn Nation blog"For all coaches and people who bleed Husker red, this a great read. . . . Cook admires the special qualities that can come from a small-town Nebraska athlete; other coaches across the state have taken notice, too. These athletes are generally family oriented, hardworking, and possess good qualities that help lead to championship cultures. That's the Nebraska way, and John Cook reveals how he understands the value these athletes can bring to his program."—Nicole Venditte, Great Plains Quarterly“John Cook had an unconventional path into coaching. He has incredible insight into building champions on and off the court. His growth mind-set and ability to constantly develop new leadership skills make him a special breed of coach.”—Jack Riggins, co-founder of Performance Mountain, retired U.S. Navy SEAL, and assistant football coach at Midland UniversityTable of ContentsList of Photographs Preface 1. Learning to Lead 2. Culture Drives the Dream 3. Why Nebraska? 4. Training the Complete Athlete 5. Coaching the iCentered Athlete 6. The Team within the Team 7. Motivation, Mentors, and a Magician 8. The Longer I Coach, the Less I Know 9. Destination Omaha 10. Two Points Better 11. Never Stop Coaching 12. Regrets 13. Is God a Coach? 14. Ultimate Trust 15. Dream Bigger 16. With Each Other, For Each Other
£15.19
Hodder & Stoughton You Can't Stop The Sun From Shining
Book Synopsis'The book is as compelling and open-hearted as Williams is... It is full of the beguiling Sonny Bill sunshine' Don McCrae, Guardian 'Excellent' David Walsh, Sunday Times __________Out now: the extraordinary and revealing autobiography of one of rugby's most entertaining and complicated figures'I lived for winter Saturdays and played footy at lunchtime and after school, while at home I passed, kicked, tackled and discussed the game endlessly with my big bro. I ignored bad weather; I just wanted to play. When there weren't enough numbers to make up teams, a few of us kids would still get together and practice. That's where my offloads were born.'__________As a shy part-Samoan boy growing up in the suburbs of Auckland, Sonny Bill Williams thought about footy constantly. For him, the dream of playing professional NRL was so big that nothing else ever came close.Fast forward to 2004, and eighteen-year-old Sonny Bill's dream was coming true. Making his first-grade debut for the Canterbury Bulldogs, he would become an integral part of their premiership-winning team and be named Rookie of the Year.The league culture was train hard, play hard and then party hard. Alcohol, drugs, women - it was a slippery slope for a naïve teen looking to find his place. Too soon, the joy of winning a premiership gave way to an emptiness that not even footy could fix. Struggling, Sonny made a decision that for many was unforgivable. He walked out on the Bulldogs and flew to France. Scathing headlines, subpoenas and threatened lawsuits followed. But so too would come the realisation that he couldn't run from the man in the mirror.In this powerful, open and honest memoir, Sonny Bill shares the triumphs and missteps of his extraordinary sporting life and reveals how faith and family have made him the man he is today.__________Sonny Bill Williams is a once in a generation athlete - a player with immense sporting talent in rugby league, rugby union and boxing. In his remarkable career, he has won World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015 and helped the Kiwis reach the 2013 final of the rugby league equivalent.Compelling and searingly honest, You Can't Stop the Sun from Shining is essential reading for any sports fan.
£18.00
Orion Publishing Co Gold
Book SynopsisWith a show-jumping career spanning over forty years, Nick Skelton is a legend in the equestrian world. No other rider has won so many major competitions on so many different horses and he is as popular at Olympia and Hickstead as he is at Aachen, Geneva, Paris and Spruce Meadows. Skelton has competed in eight Olympic Games. He was part of the gold medal-winning Great Britain team at London 2012 and made history by winning the individual Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016, riding at the age of fifty-eight his beloved horse Big Star.Nick Skelton began riding at the age of eighteen months on a Welsh pony called Oxo. At the age of seventeenth in 1975, Skelton took team silver and individual gold at the Junior European Championships. He has competed many times at the European Show Jumping Championships, winning numerous medals, both individually and with the British team. In 1980 he competed in the Alternative Olympics, where he helped the British team to a silver medal. He still ho
£9.49
Red Lightning Books The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest
Book SynopsisKnown as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing aficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans. Trade Review"People love traditions, and first as a race fan, and second as an Indy 500 racer, while reading this book I learned so much about the background and history of the Indianapolis 500 that it made me even more proud to say I've raced in the Indianapolis 500 seven times and was 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. It's a 'must read' if you love the Indianapolis 500."—Lyn St. James, racecar driver"This book is an amazing work about the 500 and all that surrounds this Super Bowl of Motorsports. Full of fact and the Real Deal."—Bill Simpson, American racecar driver and owner of Simpson Performance ProductsTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart 1: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway1. The Brickyard2. The Yard of Bricks3. The Wing and Wheel4. Yellow Shirts5. The Pagoda6. The Scoring Pylon7. Food8. Gasoline Alley9. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum10. Fore!11. Donald Davidson12. Tom CarnegiePart 2: The Month of May13. "Mr. First in Line"14. 11 Rows of 315. Qualifications16. Carb Day17. Concerts18. Last Row Party19. Public Drivers' Meeting20. Legends' Day21. 500 Festival22. Coke Lot23. Snake Pit24. Armed Forces Day25. Radio and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing26. Gordon PiperPart 3: Race Day27. Percussion Grenades28. Spectacle of Bands29. 500 Festival Princesses30. Purdue University All-American Marching Band31. Celebrity Guests32. "On the Banks of the Wabash"33. "America the Beautiful" and God Bless America"34. National Anthem35. Flyover36. Invocation37. Remarks38. "Taps"39. "Back Home Again in Indiana"40. Balloon Spectacle41. The Command42. Pace Car43. Pace Lap44. Honorary Starter45. Green! Green! Green!46. Winners Drink Milk47. Kissing the Bricks48. The Borg-Warner Trophy49. The Borg-Warner Victory Lane Wreath50. Quilt LadyPart 4: Epilogue51. Victory Banquet52. Herff-Jones Champion of Champions RingPart 5: A Lifetime of MemoriesAppendixIndianapolis 500 Mile Race ChampionsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Qualifying RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Broken Speed Barriers (Qualifications)Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Pace Cars and DriversWhen The Indianapolis Motor Speedway OpenedCentennial EraThe FansBibliographyIndex
£12.34
Page Street Publishing Co. Essential Wilderness Navigation: A Real-World
Book SynopsisTop wilderness trainer and author, Craig Caudill, is back with his third wilderness book, this time partnering with fellow navigation expert Tracy Trimble to teach readers all the ins and outs of safely finding their way in the woods. Land navigation remains an essential survival skill, even in the age of the GPS. Craig and Tracy have stories from their search and rescue recovery trips where hikers and other adventurers relied too heavily on electronic navigation devices that failed. GPS units are surprisingly fragile; they can easily be damaged, get lost or run out of battery. People are becoming more aware of this issue and seeking safer solutions. This practical, modern guide teaches anyone to become a true wilderness expert by properly using the most reliable form of navigation - a map and compass. Readers will learn to check themselves with natural navigation skills such as reading the sky, flora and terrain, and utilise a GPS only as a backup. This fresh guide, like Craig’s other popular books, walks readers through common scenarios, with bonus foldout maps at the back that help outdoorsmen learn their skills by experience. Readers will not want to miss out on this enjoyable and relevant guide to mastering the most essential survival skill.
£16.14
Human Kinetics Publishers Smarter Workouts
Book SynopsisSmarter Workouts delivers effective workouts designed around a single piece of equipment. From mobility to core strength to metabolic conditioning, you'll learn how to create workouts for your goal, your schedule, and the equipment you have access to.Trade Review"Pete's been a leader in the industry for years. His work in both fitness and sports makes him uniquely qualified to write Smarter Workouts."—Michael Boyle, Author of New Functional Training for Sports"Pete is a masterful trainer and educator who has the ability to simplify complex exercises and workout programs. Pick your favorite at-home exercise tool and let Pete teach you a smart, effective, efficient, and safe workout to perform on your own."—Rick Richey, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM Faculty, Owner of RēCOVER and Independent Training Spot“Stop struggling with exercises that don’t work for you. Smarter Workouts provides you with the workouts that are best for your body and will give you the results you’ve been looking for.”—Lisa Wheeler, Owner of Wheels in Motion Productions, Former Vice President of Fitness for Daily Burn“Exercise doesn’t have to be hard to figure out. Pete McCall teaches you to train smarter, not harder.”—Amy Dixon, Director of Group Fitness Programming for Equinox"Pete has been an industry influencer, a respected partner, and a trusted friend for more than a decade. He has a great ability to distill complex concepts into simple, bite-sized morsels for his clients, and he does just that in Smarter Workouts. If Pete is doing it, you know it's going to be great.”—Randy Hetrick, Founder and CEO of TRX“For many individuals, starting an exercise program can be a rather daunting task. As a result, far too many individuals remain physically inactive. In Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, Pete McCall, a fitness industry veteran of over 20 years, provides a straightforward roadmap to help individuals safely experience the joys and innumerable benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Clearly written and well-illustrated, this book is must reading for anyone interested in protecting their most valuable asset—their health.” —Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, President and Chief Science Officer of American Council on Exercise Table of ContentsPart I. The Science and Why It MattersChapter 1. How Exercise Changes Your BodyChapter 2. Movement and Intensity in PracticePart II. Exercises and WorkoutsChapter 3. Mobility TrainingChapter 4. Core Strength TrainingChapter 5. Metabolic ConditioningPart III. Get Fit and Stay FitChapter 6. Designing Your Exercise ProgramChapter 7. Lifetime Programming
£18.99
