Sport Books
Firefly Books Ltd Anatomy of Exercise for Women
Book SynopsisA revolutionary workout guide showing how different muscles of the female body actually work during exercise through lifelike anatomical illustrations which show muscles in action.Trade Review[Review of previous edition: ] A fantastic resource ... which can be used by any woman interested in improving her health and physique.... The book's ease of use, colorful pictures, and most importantly, the anatomical illustrations, help set this book apart from other similar exercise books. This book would be a great addition-- (01/01/2015)
£17.95
Firefly Books The Story of Golf in Fifty Holes
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£17.95
Firefly Books Ltd Of Knives and Men
Book SynopsisAn illustrated celebration of the world's great contemporary knifecrafters and their work in the tradition of knifemaking in their own countries.
£23.96
Firefly Books Ltd Dream Golf Courses
Book SynopsisA colourful guide to the world’s most remarkable and desirable golf courses, featuring beautiful design, challenging layouts and unforgettable settings.
£21.25
Firefly Books Ltd Turcottes
Book SynopsisThe biographical history of a Canadian horse racing dynasty and their rise from underdogs to the top of the thoroughbred racing world.
£21.25
Firefly Books Ltd Golf Round Ill Never Forget Golfs Biggest Stars
Book SynopsisThis updated edition includes the following great rounds:âOpen Tom Watson at the 1977 Open âJon Rahm at the 2023 Masters âLilia Vu at the 2023 Chevron Championship âPhil Mickelson at the 2021 PGA Championship âShane Lowry, 2019 Open âBob Charles at the 1963 Open âTiger Woods at the 2019 Masters âWyndham Clark at the 2023 U.S. Open
£17.09
Firefly Books The Sailing Bible
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£28.09
Firefly Books Ltd Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2
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£23.75
Tellwell Talent Seven Campfires to the Nahanni
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£18.95
Palgrave MacMillan UK Olympic Games MegaEvents and Civil Societies
Book SynopsisThis volume explores sporting mega-events, their social, political, and cultural characters, the value systems that they inscribe and draw on, the claims they make on us and the claims the organisers make for them, the spatial and ethical relationships they create, and the responses of civil societies to them.Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Introduction: Sports Mega-Events, Sustainable Development, and Civil Societies; G.Hayes & J.Karamichas The Four 'Cs' of Sports Mega-Events: Capitalism, Connections, Citizenship and Contradictions; J.Horne Civilizing Beijing: Social Beautification, Civility and Citizenship at the 2008 Olympics; A.Broudehoux Istanbul's Olympic Challenge: A Passport for Europe?; J.Polo The Failed Bid for Lyon '68 and France's Winter Olympics from Grenoble '68 to Annecy 2018: French Politics, Civil Society and Olympic Mega-Events; H.Dauncey The Role of Environmental Issues in Mega-Events Planning and Management Processes: Which Factors Count?; P.Caratti & L.Ferraguto Sustainability as Global Norm: The Greening of Meag-Events in China; A.Mol & L.Zhang Olympic Games as an Opportunity for the Ecological Modernization of the Host Nation: The Cases of Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004; J.Karamichas What Happens When Olympic Bids Fail? Sustainable Development and Paris 2012; G.Hayes Olympic Games, Conflicts and Social Movements: The Case of Torino 2006; E.Dansero, B.Corpo, Al.Mela & I.Ropolo Vancouver 2010: The Saga of Eagleride Bluffs; D.Whitson Resisting the Torch; X.Renou Conclusion: Sports Mega-Events: Disputed Places, Structural Contradictions and Critical Moments; G.Hayes & J.Karamichas Bibliography Index
£42.74
Columbia University Press Sport and Work
Book SynopsisFaster, higher, stronger, said Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the Modern Olympic Games. And since 1896, whenever each Olympiad has convened, that motto has been realized. This book argues that the pressure exerted upon athletes for faster, higher, stronger performances has dehumanized the athlete.
£61.20
Columbia University Press Sports Spectators
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I. From Antiquity to Modern Times 1. Greek and Roman Spectators 2. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3. Englishmen and Others: Early Modern Times 4. Modern Spectators Part II. Contemporary Spectators 5. Mediated Spectatorship 6. Dehumanized Spectators? 7. Spectator Hooligans 8. Motivations Actual and Ideal Notes Index
£27.00
Columbia University Press The Erotic in Sports
Book SynopsisFrom Greek athletic competitions to the cult of body-building at Gold's Gym, this text examines literature, art, television, and movies to uncover a vast array of evidence that cultures across the ages have reflected at length, in celebration and censure, on the erotic nature of sports.
£49.60
Columbia University Press More Than Just a Game
Book SynopsisThis book examines major sports, both professional and intercollegiate, from baseball, football, and basketball to golf, tennis, stock car racing, and extreme sports, to explain how sports became a multibillion-dollar industry as well as a major influence on and reflection of American society. Jay also shows how sports have helped shape racial, gender, national, and class identities.Trade ReviewJay's exciting-sometimes breathless-commentary on the evolution of sports in late 20th-century America touches all the bases, scoring point after point with her lucid insights and evocative prose. Publishers Weekly [Jay] traces the complex evolution of sports in American society over the course of the past sixty years, explaining how and why the major sports... have become a multibillion-dollar industry, as well as a major influence on and reflection of American society. Forecast Jay's historical and sociological treatment offers many important details on women in sports... This would be a good textbook for an undergraduate sport history class. Recommended for academic libraries. Library Journal More Than Just a Game will be an important source for historians and sociologists in years ahead... -- Lawrence S. Connor Indianapolis Star Her judgments are sharp, her insights astute, and her breadth remarkable...Highly recommended. Choice Dr. Jay has produced a useful and thoughtful volume... it offers much insight into, and raises important questions about, recent developments in American Sport. -- Richard C. Crepeau The Journal of American History A valuable and necessary read... Riveting. -- Terry Martin AethlonTable of ContentsIntroduction Sports, the American Way An Athletic Cold War A Brave New World Making Sense of the Sixties Walking the Picket Line and Fighting for Rights Competing on the Open Market High-Priced Heroes Go Global
£72.25
Carlton Books Ltd Cyrille Regis My Story
Book SynopsisCyrille Regis migrated from the French Caribbean to a racially divided West London in the 1960s, developed as a semi-professional footballer and subsequently moved to a top-flight Football League club, but still faced racial hatred. This book describes the battles Cyrille faced as a child and teenager before he turned professional.
£7.99
Headline Publishing Group The Fastest Men on Earth The Inside Stories of
Book SynopsisIt takes just under 10 seconds to run, but to the winner of Athletics' men's 100 metres goes the accolade of 'The Fastest Man on Earth'. This title is updated to include the men's 100 metres final at the Beijing 2008 Games. Each chapter discusses not only the race itself, but also the preliminary rounds, dramas, and controversies.Table of ContentsReports on every Olympic Games men's 100 metres races, won by: Tom Burke (1896), Frank Jarvis (1900), Archie Hahn (1904), Reg Walker (1908), Ralph Craig (1912), Charlie Paddock (1920), Harold Abrahams (1924), Percy Williams (1928), Eddie Tolan (1932), Jesse Owens (1936), Harrison Dillard (1948), Lindy Remingo (1952), Bobby Morrow (1956), Armin Hary (1960), Bob Hayes (1964), Jim Hines (1968), Valeri Borzov (1972), Hasely Crawford (1976), Allan Wells (1980), Carl Lewis (1984 and 1988), Linford Christie (1992), Donovan Bailey (1996), Maurice Greene (2000), Justin Gatlin (2004) and Usain Bolt (2008).
£14.24
Headline Publishing Group Watching the Match The Inside Story of Football
Book SynopsisFootball and television have been intertwined in culture for more than half a century and Brian Barwick has played a massive role in the continuing liaison between them. This book tells the story of how football on television became a national obsession.Trade Review"... the long history of football on the box... told in detail by Brian Barwick" (Sport magazine) "... celebrating the characters who have regularly brought the beautiful game into our living room for the past 50 years" (Choice magazine)"Table of ContentsRadio with Pictures; Match of the Day; 1966 and All That; The Big Match; FA Cup Special; Hillsborough and Heysel; World Cup Fever; Talentspotting; Sky TV; Champions League Nights; Money, Money, Money; Global Reach; Press the Red Button; Apps and the Future.
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group Katherine Grainger
Book SynopsisThis updated autobiography continues Katherine's inspirational story as GB's finest ever female rower.Trade Review'Beautifully written' * Independent. *'The book is a testament to friendship' * Observer. *'As much about people as it is about the physical and mental challenges of world-class rowing' * Financial Times. *'What a brilliant book' * Verite Sport. *Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Steve Redgrave • Let's Start at the Very Beginning • The Wonder Years • Decisions, Discord and Donuts • Breakthrough at Sydney • All Change • Through the Pain • Quadrupe Quandaries • Chinese Burn • Tapping into Phoebe • The Right Fit • Golden Days • The Return to the Arena • Silver Linings.
£10.99
Headline Publishing Group Gypsy Jem Mace First Heavyweight Champion of the
Book SynopsisA few miles from New Orleans, at LaSalle's Landing - in what is now the city of Kenner - stands a life-size bronze statue of two men in combat. One of them is the legendary Gypsy Jem Mace, the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World and the last of the great bare-knuckle fighters. This is the story of Jem Mace's life.Trade Review"A laid-back and beguiling writer." - The Sunday Times "Poolman is a writer of considerable dexterity and razor-sharp insight" - Washington Post
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the F.A. Cup
Book SynopsisSteeple Sinderby Wanderers, in their new all-buttercup-yellow stripe, start it by ravaging the Fenland League and end it with a phenomenal nail-biter against Glasgow Rangers.Trade ReviewIt's a comic story about sportsmanship and underdogs; it's also a slightly wistful portrait of village life and provincial decency, as well as a beautifully written hymn to doggedness and eccentricity. This gently humorous novella is the anti-Ronaldo. -- Robbie Millen * The Times *An extraordinary performance, simultaneously one of the greatest football novels ever written and a penetrating report card from a world where fiction rarely lingers, at once a comic masterpiece and a study in national temperament that the doughtiest social historian would struggle to match. -- DJ Taylor * Guardian *
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd Winning Not Fighting Why you need to rethink
Book Synopsis''A wholly new perspective to finding balance and success'' - Nir Eyal''I highly reccommend it'' - John Maeda, Chief experience officer, Publicis Group and author of How to Speak Machine: Laws of Design for a Digital AgeSmash your targets * Annihilate the competition * Choose your battles Have you ever wondered why we use metaphors derived from war and conflict so often at work? What impact does that have on how we conduct business, our culture, our stress levels and ultimately our ability to succeed?For too long war has cast a spell on how we think about business, with negative implications for us, the companies we work in and on the planet. Drawing on the philosophy of Wing Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art based on the idea that fighting is fundamentally bad, John Vincent and Julian Hitch challenge some of our deepest-held assumptions and show us how to unlearn many ideas and behaviours that are preventing our personaTrade ReviewA wondrous book built around the collision of two deeply implausible bedfellows: Eastern martial arts and modern business culture. But what may sound like an unlikely pairing in fact yields a host of the most eye-opening ideas that won't fail to intrigue anyone with an interest in a more mindful, purpose driven and humane business world. Not least, the humanity and vulnerability of the authors shine through and make this a touching as well as inspiring read. * Alain de Botton, Philosopher and bestselling author of The Course of Love *A timely piece of work that unites business and martial arts in a realistic, practical and intelligent way. It's capitalism, but not as we know it * Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet and bestselling author of The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah *Winning Not Fighting provides a wholly new perspective to finding balance and success * Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and Indistractable *I highly recommend it * John Maeda, Chief experience officer, Publicis Group and author of How to Speak Machine: Laws of Design for a Digital Age *
£14.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Yoga For Men
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£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Hurt
Book Synopsis''Rugby is great for the soul,'' he writes, ''but terrible for the body.''Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment.Dylan Hartley, one of England''s most successful captains, tells a story of hard men and harsh truths. From the sixteen-year-old Kiwi who travelled alone to England, to the winner of ninety-seven international caps, he describes with brutal clarity the sport''s increasing demand on players and the toll it takes on their mental health, as well as the untimely injury that shattered his dreams of leading England in the 2019 World Cup.The Hurt is rugby in the raw, a unique insight into the price of sporting obsession.''Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career'' Robert Kitson, Guardian''Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for NorthamptonTrade ReviewOne of the best rugby books for years ... Unswervingly honest * The Best Sporting Reads for Christmas, The Times *Few have had more twists and turns in a pro rugby career than the now-retired Dylan Hartley. Never a one dimensional character on or off the field and led England to some famous wins. -- Robert KitsonAnyone wanting to understand England under the coaches Martin Johnson, Stuart Lancaster and Eddie Jones, as well as the mental and physical strains professional rugby take on its players, should start here -- Sports Book of the Year * Sunday Times *Anyone who cares about the game, in which he won 97 caps for England and played 250 times for Northampton, should read Hartley's book -- Don McRae * Guardian *Forthright and striking * Guardian *Fascinating ... No one should underestimate his impact * Rugby World *
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Football in Sun and Shadow
Book Synopsis''Football is a pleasure that hurts''This unashamedly emotional history of football is a homage to the romance and drama, spectacle and passion of a ''great pagan mass''. Through stories of superstition, heartbreak, tragedy, luck, heroes and villains, those who lived for football and those who died for it, Eduardo Galeano celebrates the glory of a game that - however much the rich and powerful try to control it - still retains its magic.''The Uruguayan whose writing got right to the heart of football ... readers were never in doubt of the warmth of the blood running through his veins'' Guardian''Galeano can run rings round our glamorous football intelligentsia'' When Saturday Comes''Stands out like Pele on a field of second-stringers'' New YorkerTrade ReviewGaleano can run rings round our glamorous football intelligentsia. * When Saturday Comes *Stands out like Pele on a field of second-stringers. * New Yorker *Galeano has a style of a great left half. He constantly switches the direction of play. His observations are acute. He delivers with an air of insouciance which cannot mask his mastery * Herald *Uplifting, reckless, ironic, impassioned... sparkles with supple imagery and a fine dry wit. * Independent *Deeply humane . . . he has produced literature that will endure, monuments to the imagination -- Toby Green * Independent *
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd The Air Ministry Survival Guide
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER for anyone who thinks they''d survive the world''s most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to British airmen in the 1950s the beautifully illustrated Air Ministry Survival Guide provides invaluable practical tips and instruction on how to keep calm and carry on in any hostile environment. Whether you''re lost in the desert, arctic, jungle, or adrift on the open ocean, you''ll be better off armed with sensible advice on how to:- Build a structurally sound igloo - Pull faces to prevent frostbite (and when to expect bits to fall off should you fail)- Fashion a mask to prevent snowblindness- Make a hat out of seat cushions- Behave in the event of meeting hostile locals- Stay safe from poisonous reptiles and insects - Use a ''fire thong''- Punch man-eating sharks (which are cowards)
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd WWE Greatest Rivalries
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£17.09
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Campfire Cookbook 80 Imaginative Recipes for
Book SynopsisThe ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating, with more than 80 recipes for cooking outdoors. Rustle up your choice of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alongside traditional campfire favourites such as bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and kebabs, you''ll find recipes for stuffed flatbreads, gnocchi, and even apricot cakes in a jar. With step-by-step instructions and evocative photography, the recipes are easy to follow.Each recipe has a symbol that tells you the best way to cook it, be it an open fire, grill, or camping stove. As well as outdoor cooking hacks and clever tips, you''ll find checklists of camping essentials, ideas for using local produce, and basic recipes for camping must-haves such as bbq sauce and ketchup, plus new favourites like dukkah. Outdoor cooking can be magical, so break out of the kitchen, light your fire, and enjoy delicious recipes from The Campfire Cookbook - the perfect culinary companion for any caTrade ReviewIf you're planning a trip, but don't fancy living on BBQs or basic pasta dishes, this book is for you. The Campfire Cookbook pulls together 80 imaginative recipes ideal for al fresco dining from paella to steak, to the fanciest outdoor salad you might ever lay your eyes on. Each and every recipe comes with high-quality images and easy to follow directions, while you'll also find handy tips for eating outdoors while on an adventure. * Adventure Travel *
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Yoga for Everyone 50 Poses for Every Type of Body
Book SynopsisYoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take advantage of all yoga has to offer with this all-encompassing yoga guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover: -A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people and their mixed fitness abilities -50 yoga exercises with a minimum of 3 modifications for varyinTrade ReviewGreat for first timers as the easy moves can be adapted for all shapes, sizes and abilities. * Woman's Own *This inclusive guide shows how to tailor yoga to the needs of your body, no matter what your shape, size, age or ability. * Country Living *
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd How Not to Be a Professional Racing Driver
Book Synopsis''HILARIOUS AND OUTRAGEOUS'' CHRIS EVANS THE HILARIOUS FULL-THROTTLE MEMOIR FROM ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHARACTERS IN UK MOTOR RACINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 Two-time championship-winning and record-breaking racing driver, Jason Plato is a living, breathing example of what you shouldn''t do if you want to become a professional racing driver: DO NOT: Steal a JCB in Monaco and end up in prison there - twice Kill Bernie Ecclestone (almost) Choose fags and booze over the gym Give Prince Charles the finger on the M42 Make enemies with a 6ft 6 rival who is a black belt in everything Since joining the Williams Touring Car team in 1997 he has had more race wins than Lewis Hamilton and Stirling Moss, competed in more races than Jenson Button and set the largest number of fastest laps ever. But he''s also a rule breaker who has had more than his fair sTrade ReviewPure entertainment . . . So much fun . . . His journey from outrageous teenage hijinks to the rough-and-tumble of driver feuding tends to prompt involuntary reading noises, be they barks of laughter or gasps at his audacity * Guardian, Best Sports Books of 2019 *Hilarious and outrageous * Chris Evans *As entertaining as watching him drive, a cracking read! * Sir Chris Hoy *I read this in the hope that it would teach me everything I need to know so that one day I can become a racing driver although I think I may have left it too late... * Howard Donald, Take That *Top class chauffeur, sublime broadcaster, ultimate party honey badger. These are the qualities I know and adore about JP. He taught me how to nail a hot lap around Rockingham and I've been in a speed jive ever since. Jason can burn the candle at both ends and in the middle yet still deliver the business. * Suzi Perry, Fifth Gear *Jason Plato is one of the most gifted racing drivers of his generation! * Damon Hill *Jason is a total fruitcake! * Jody Scheckter, Former F1 World Champion *Irreverent * iNews, The best Christmas car gifts *Plato is adept at telling a story. Totally authentic. There's plenty of laughs to be had and insight on offer * Autosport *It makes for one of the great sporting life stories . . . Forget everything you thought about sports stars and any expectations of sports autobiographies. Plato is truly an unconventional sportsman, and this is truly an unconventional autobiography, but it is all the better for being so * NB Magazine *The frank autobiography of British Touring Car Championship legend * Motorsport News, Christmas Gift Guide *There's plenty of laughs to be had and insight on offer * Motorsport News *An account of a larger-than-life character whose life outside of the car is just as exhilarating as in it * NB Magazine *
£11.39
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Survival Handbook
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£12.34
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Marvel The Way of the Warrior Marvels Mightiest
Book SynopsisIs Shang-Chi Marvel''s ultimate fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics'' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts, to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel''s ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel''s most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior. 2021 MARVEL
£17.09
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ride
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£19.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Complete Fishing Manual
Book SynopsisHenry Gilbey is a well-known angler, and his love for fishing has led him to write numerous books, present various programmes, take incredible photographs, and offer invaluable advice on this subject. His work takes him all around the world to seek out the most photographic places to fish. He also writes and photographs for numerous publications including The Field, Sea Angler, Trout Fisherman, and many others.
£17.09
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Complete Horse Riding Manual
Book SynopsisLearn all there is to know about horse riding, from horse care and show jumping to mastering dressage. Suitable for both novice and advanced riders, and for equestrian fans of all ages, this book will guide you through every stage of the riding process from the first time in the saddle to advanced riding skills. Featuring all of the latest techniques and equipment, this comprehensive and fully updated edition covers everything you need to know about basic horse training, dressage training, and mental and physical preparation - for both horse and rider - as well as how to find and develop your ultimate horse. Dive deeper into this brilliant book about horses: - llustrated in full colour throughout, with specially commissioned photographic sequences and artworks that show every riding technique with unparalleled clarity.- Includes detailed, updated sections on dressage, showjumping, cross country, and young horse training as well as
£27.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia
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£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Football Book The Teams The Rules The Leagues
Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the beautiful game - from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Football Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men''s World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women''s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.Discover everything there is to know on football with this fantastic guide, featuring:- A fresh graphic style illustrates everything from beach football to block tackles.- Stats and fact boxes profile players, managers, fans, national teams, and club.- Special features highlight great matches, stadiums, and football culture.- Top 5 boxes provide an alternative look at the best and worst of the g
£18.00
Penguin Books Ltd How To Watch Football
Book Synopsis''I love Tifo'' Ian Wright ''Tifo are great'' Alan Shearer''Tifo have changed the game when it comes to football analysis'' Elis JamesRULE #1: DON''T WATCH THE BALLYes, football is about stars, goals and glory. But it''s also about the intense calculations and movements being made by the twenty-one other players on the pitch. It''s about the ticking clock, and the bellowing fans, and their impact on player psychology. It''s about the coach, the club owner, and the director of football, who are watching, scouting and scheming from the side-lines. It''s about money and data, about geopolitics and architecture, and even about climate change.Football is the most popular sport in the world, and Tifo Football is one of the world''s most popular football channels. In this short, illustrated guide, its creators share fifty-two simple ''rules'' for understanding and enjoying the beautiful game-both on and off the pitch.CTrade ReviewThis pocket-size guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the game -- Goal.com - 'The Best Football Books to Read Right Now'I love Tifo. Their range is brilliant and the way they are able to simplify complex topics is great -- Ian WrightTifo are great. They cover everything from the basics on the pitch to the biggest questions facing football today -- Alan ShearerTifo have changed the game when it comes to discussing football. They have helped explain a sport I have been fascinated by for over thirty years and answered questions I have had for almost as long. They have set a new benchmark for football analysis -- Elis JamesBetter than any pundit * RedCafe.net *
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Run
Book SynopsisGrab your trainers and get ready to run around the world!Take a loop around stunning Lake Bled, jog along a section of China''s famous Great Wall or tackle the historic Boston Marathon: Run celebrates 100 of the world''s most amazing races and routes.Featuring a mix of iconic races and epic ultras, off-the-beaten-path trails and welcoming park runs, it''s the ultimate inspiration for adventuring on two feet, whether you''re a marathon devotee, hardcore trail runner or gentle jogger.So what are you waiting for? Grab your running shoes and get going as you discover: - Three types of running holidays: to attend a training camp, to attend a specific event and to explore a new destination by running through it. - A carefully curated list of 100 of the best runs in the world, chosen by sports journalists and travel experts.- A variety of distances: 5ks for those getting started, through to 10ks, half-marathons, mar
£22.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How to Wild Swim
Book SynopsisThe manual every amateur wild swimmer needs to read before diving in.Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge coming up, How to Wild Swim offers the perfect practical foundation to help you find your perfect adventure and achieve your goal.This body conditioning sport is praised for not only making us stronger and healthier but also happier too. Wetsuits are optional, in fact no expensive gear is essential. Nailing the how-to, however, is key. Expert wild swimmer Ella Foote offers the ultimate guide to mastering the practicalities and techniques, and answers your most frequently asked questions so that you can feel safe, have fun, and re-energize.So no matter what your goal - short wild swims and weekend breaks, to full adventure swimming expeditions and off-grid holidays - dive right in and submerge yoursel
£12.74
Penguin Books Ltd Jordan Henderson The Autobiography
Book SynopsisYou''ve seen him become a Liverpool legend, watched as he and Jude Bellingham lead England through the world cup - now get to know the real Jordan Henderson, both on off the pitch . . .''A brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans'' DAILY MAIL ''SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR''__________Captain. Father. Leader. Fearless ambassador. World-class midfielder.J As a top-flight footballer, Jordan Henderson knows success.From taking the reins from Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain,to lifting the Champions League trophy and winning the Premier League,his years as a leader have been more eventful than entire careers.But there''s more to the story than what we see on the pitch.In this unflinching autobiography, Jordan takes us from his footballingroots in Sunderland to the heat of the dressing rooTrade ReviewA brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans, not just Liverpool supporters * Daily Mail, 'SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR' *
£10.44
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Horse Encyclopedia
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Penguin Books Ltd Sailing Alone
Book Synopsis''An exceptional book. Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea'' Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for Madmen''Colourful and inventive'' The TimesSailing on a boat by yourself out at sea and out of sight of land can be exhilarating or terrifying, compelling or tedious - sometimes it can be all of these things just in one morning. It is an adventure at odds with our normal, sociable lives, carried out floating on a medium wholly inimical to our existence. But the deep ocean is also a remarkable place on which to think.Richard King''s enormously engaging and curious new book is about the debt we owe to solo sailors: women and men, young and old, who have set out alone. Spending weeks and months alone, slowly, quietly and close to the ocean surface is to create the world''s largest laboratory: an endlessly changing, capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, Trade ReviewAn engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters. * The Economist *Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement. -- David Mills * The Times *The book is as much a feat as the crossing ... something to be marvelled at ... I’ve already started plotting my own ocean crossing. -- Peter Hoskin * Prospect *First-hand accounts evoke the elation, frustrations and dangers of life in a small boat crossing the ocean ... King assembles a truly eccentric, even flamboyant cast of solo sailors. -- Victor Mallet * Financial Times *Richard King is a superb and gifted writer, and Sailing Alone is an exceptional book. Into his account of his own singlehanded ocean crossing, he has woven a rare and compelling history of the real explorers, the extraordinary 'ordinary' people-men, women, and even children-who took off alone, in tiny, often crude boats, and found what we are all searching for. Here is the real story of what it's like to be alone at sea. A real achievement that will provide inexhaustible re-reading, Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea. -- Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for MadmenSailing Alone is a beacon, a lighthouse of luminance for the experienced and inexperienced alike. Richard King's insightful reflections on the stories of lone voyagers make this required reading for all who dream fervently of such voyages. A nuanced study in aspiration, endurance, terror, and triumph, it's a treasure. -- Jon Wilson, Founder, WoodenBoatPraise for Richard J. King's Ahab's Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick: 'Anyone who loves Moby-Dick should read this book' -- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the SeaA superb work of popular scholarship that rivals the best books of maritime non-fiction currently in print ... a joy to read. -- Dan Brayton, author of Shakespeare’s OceanA wide-ranging, highly personal, richly eclectic, and extremely well-researched book whose style and humour, combined with its rigor, suggest the potential for popularity beyond the fascinations of this self-confessed whalehead ... A contemporary, witty, almost postmodern field guide. -- Philip Hoare, author of The WhaleA marvellous guide to the magic and mystery that was Melville's gift to us. -- Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Becoming WildBrilliantly written, I have been drawn back to Sailing Alone again and again; each new reading brings a different perspective, and has also introduced me to remarkable sailors I really should have known about. * Practical Boat Owner *King has an academic's research skills and a deep appreciation of the link between solo sailing and writing. He has also had the ocean-time to develop questions that could never have been formulated from a library ... An important, stimulating book. * Yachting Monthly *
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Walk Yourself Well
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Penguin Books Ltd The Game of Our Lives
Book SynopsisWINNER of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2015In the last two decades football in Britain has made the transition from a peripheral dying sport to the very centre of our popular culture, from an economic basket-case to a booming entertainment industry. What does it mean when football becomes so central to our private and political lives? Has it enriched us or impoverished us?In this sparkling book David Goldblatt argues that no social phenomenon tracks the momentous economic, social and political changes of the post-Thatcherite era in a more illuminating manner than football, and no cultural practice sheds more light on the aspirations and attitudes of our long boom and now calamitous bust. A must-read for the thinking football fan, The Game of Our Lives will appeal to readers of Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby and Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson. It will also be relished by readers of British social history such as Austerity Britain by David Kynaston. ''Brilliantly incisive. Goldblatt is not merely the best football historian writing today, he is possibly the best there has ever been. Goldblatt''s book could hardly be more impressive'' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewBrilliantly incisive. Goldblatt is not merely the best football historian writing today, he is possibly the best there has ever been. Goldblatt's book could hardly be more impressive -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *Offers an enlightening, enriching experience. It is based on a formidable range of sources, personal observation and a pleasingly sardonic turn of phrase. Not all football writers know their stuff, let alone the socio-economic context, but Goldblatt does. Altogether this is an exceptional book -- David Kynaston * Guardian *Not just the best soccer book in many years but an exemplary account of the changing character of British society in the post-Thatcher era -- David Runciman * Wall Street Journal *David Goldblatt examines [English football] peerlessly ... A superb history of a sport and of a nation * Evening Standard *Goldblatt is a trusted guide ... Rich with statistics, this is an admirably balanced account of the beautiful game * Daily Mail *Prodigious research and a fluent writing style ... this is a fine book which should have an appeal much beyond the game -- Mihir Bose * Independent *An encyclopaedic portrait of English football stripped of all the non-stop hype. The beautiful game is, after all, a dirty business * Financial Times (Life & Arts) *An intensely readable socioeconomic study of English football in the age of globalisation * New Statesman *A book that informs and inspires, a truly great piece of writing * Philosophy Football *The best pub talker of a book for years * Sunday Sport *Goldblatt has a gift for exploring the way the game holds a mirror up to our lives ... His deconstruction of the modern game could hardly be bettered * Observer *[A] bold analysis of Britain's economic and social change refracted through football * The Times *A salient overview of the past quarter-century * Times Literary Supplement *
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Penguin Books Ltd My Animals and Other Family
Book SynopsisMy Animals and Other Family by Clare Balding is a funny, brave, tender story of self-discovery''I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog, and suspect I had aged in dog years.''Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. Her father a champion trainer, she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses, mares, foals and ponies, as well as an ever-present pack of boxers and lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef and take breakfast with the Queen.She and her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices, they had to learn life''s toughest lessons through the animals, and through their adventures in the stables and the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie and the frisky Hattie, each horse and each dog had their own character and their own special part to play.The running family joke was thTrade ReviewMoving, funny and larger than life -- Michael MorpurgoSimply fabulous -- Jilly Cooper
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Penguin Books Ltd The Autobiography
Book SynopsisIn an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. This book tells the story of the legendary hurler Henry Shefflin.Trade ReviewThere is a compelling story in a young man's rise from the rural middle class of south Kilkenny to being one of our finest sportsmen. He became much more than a hurler ... This memoir is cast in its author's likeness, honest but tactful, direct without being brusque * Irish Examiner *Shefflin...gives interesting insights into the mentality and culture which have powered the most dominant team in Irish men's sports over the last 15 years. He is also very honest about himself. -- Christy O'Connor * Evening Echo *
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Penguin Books Ltd Giggs
Book SynopsisRyan Giggs first played for Manchester United in the season before the Premiership began; back when Bryan Robson was still captain. He took possession of United''s left wing and never loosened his grip. Over a fourteen year career so far, he''s seen them all come and go: Cantona, Schmeichel, Beckham and the rest. Sir Alex Ferguson said of Giggs ''I knew we had an outstanding talent when we gave him his debut.'' That was back in 1991, but it remains as true in 2005 as it ever was. Giggs has been a pivotal figure in United''s dominance of the Premiership. There have been rivals but no other team can match the their sustained record of success over recent years. And Giggs is the only player to have played in all eight of those title winning campaigns. Off the pitch, Ryan Giggs has always closely guarded his private life. But here he opens up for the first time, sharing details of the sometimes turbulent childhood that shaped him and the relationships that have mattered to him to reveal the man behind the famous number 11 red shirt. One thing seems clear: the Old Trafford crowd will be singing ''Giggs will tear you apart again!'' for a few years yet ...Trade ReviewA testament to fourteen brilliant years in the game * Independent *
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Penguin Books Ltd I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Book SynopsisI AM ZLATAN - the explosive, critically-acclaimed memoir of Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the world''s most gifted and controversial footballers''Why be a Fiat when you can be a Ferrari?''Welcome to planet Zlatan. This is the story of how a Swedish immigrant rose from poverty to become a football genius.In his own inimitable style, Zlatan recalls every struggle, every goal, and every training ground bust-up on his journey to dominate the world''s top clubs, including Barcelona, PSG and now Manchester United.Full of wicked one-liners and amazing stories, Zlatan lifts the lid on some of the biggest names in football, including Guardiola, Messi and his new manager, Jose Mourinho.Moving, funny and totally frank, I am Zlatan is unlike any autobiography you have ever read.''Wonderful - nothing less than a revelation. Ibrahimovic is the definitive modern sporting icon'' - Matthew Syed''The best sportsman''s memoir since Andre Agassi... not just a bad boy''s romp but the rise of a boy from the ghetto to the top of his profession and captain of his country. He is candid, funny and yes, wonderfully nuts'' - The Times''There''s never a dull moment on Planet Zlatan. This is a snarling, fizzing, unrepentant firecracker of a book; if footballers'' memoirs bore you, make an exception for this one'' - IndependentTrade ReviewThe perfect antidote to the annihilating tedium of post-match interview cliché . . . downright compelling it is too * Telegraph *He is skillful. He is outspoken. He is Zlatan * New York Times *Wonderful. The best footballer's autobiography of recent years . . . and the bestselling European immigrant's tale since Zadie Smith'sWhite Teeth and Philip Roth's Portnoy's Complaint -- Simon Kuper * Financial Times *Extraordinary * Daily Mail *A modern European fairy tale * New Statesman *Terrific . . . Far more insightful than your typical memoir, Ibra'sbook tells his story of growing up as the son of immigrants in Sweden and pulls no punches when it comes to his opinions ofsome of the biggest names in the game * Sports Illustrated *Eagerly awaited, not least because Ibra seems to be spoiling for a fight on every other page. 'Dynamite' said one Swedish reporter * Daily Mail *It is so good. It is so bloody good . . . a futureclassic that will change Sweden . . . a masterpiece * Aftonbladet *Good God, this is dynamite! * Sportbladet *The story of Zlatan - from his days as an immigrantkid juggling a soccer ball so he won't get bullied to hisemergence as the genius player who scored the greatestgoal ever - is as compelling and fancy-footed as his game * Aleksandar Hemon, US Nat ional Book Awar d finalist and auth or of 'The Lazarus Project' *Sensationally honest and well written * Expressen *
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