Sports & Recreation

'It would be hard to imagine a more thoughtful, intelligent and companionable person to go to sea with than Paul Heiney.' Bill Bryson 'High comedy on the high seas. Informative and warm and freezing. It's quite a combination.' Griff Rhys Jones The...

Meet the UK's most notorious football hooligans. Author Andrew Woods has come face-to-face with Millwall's most famous firm and now, for the first time, the Bushwackers reveal all about their bloodiest battles and fiercest rivalries - in their own words...

A guidebook to 30 circular walks in Scotland's Pentland Hills. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Edinburgh's local hills, the routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities and are perfect for walking year-round. The day walks, all easily...

A Plague on All Our Sports is the story of what happened when Covid-19 and sport collided, examining the impact of the pandemic through a unique lens. The book's two authors have each spent many years in sport: Mark Saggers as a radio and TV sports...

It is a privilege to know her - Jordan HendersonQuite remarkable - David DeinHer tenacity and courage is astonishing - Prof Phil ScratonUtterly gripping - Jimmy McGovernHer strength is inspiring - Simon RimmerPathos-laced memoires on every page - Steve...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909328792Author Tony AtkinsFormat HardbackPage Count 338Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This book explains the basic principles that govern the weather from a practical, on the water, sailor's point of...

"South West Mountain Biking - Quantocks, Exmoor, Dartmoor" - is the full second edition of the bestselling guide to the outstanding mountain biking in the south west of England. Featured are 26 of the best mountain bike rides in Dartmoor, Exmoor and the...

Slipless in Settle is a sentimental journey around club cricket in the north of England, a world far removed from the cliched lengthening-shadows-on-the-village-green image of the summer game. This is hardcore cricket played in former pit villages and...

'The whistle blows and I set off for the one kick I know will stay with me for the rest of my life, maybe even define my life...' Michael Carrick was the heartbeat of Manchester United. For more than a decade he was the player that made them tick. Loved...

Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786064493Author Lee WortleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint John Blake Publishing LtdPublisher John Blake Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981123370Author Dennison BerwickFormat HardbackPage Count 226Imprint Voyage PressPublisher Voyage PressWeight(grams) 472g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872405612Author Richard HallewellFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Hallewell PublicationsPublisher Hallewell PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993573408Author Sam JarmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Sam JarmanPublisher Sam Jarman

Martin Moran was a man of the mountains, inspiring both as pioneer and leader. His is a story of life-changing adventures and dramatic, often near-death experiences, told with humour and verve. About the AuthorMartin Moran was one of Britain's most...

'Extraordinary . . . great fun' Barry Egan, Irish Sunday Independent'A wonderful story . . . vivid and comprehensive.' Stephen Jones, Sunday Times''Throughout it all though there is a feeling of warmth for the sport and for others. Above all there is a...

In the 1960's, California's Yosemite Valley was the centre of the rock-climbing universe. Young nonconformists -- many of them the finest rock climbers in the world -- channelled their energy toward the largely untouched walls and cracks. Soon climbers...

The Yorkshire coastline is the second most visited tourist destination in England - and here is a walking guide to its entire length? From Redcar all the way south to Bridlington, and then on along Spurn Point on the Humber, is magnificent clifftop and...

This July sees the publication of The Great Romantic, a new biography by Duncan Hamilton of the greatest cricket writer of all time, indeed the man who invented modern cricket writing as we know it: Neville Cardus. Cardus was for many years cricket...

It's been almost 20 years since the last definitive guide to the North Devon coast and surrounding area. Since then, there has been a significant development in the number of new, lower grade (S - HVS) venues, the country's first E11 (quickly downgraded...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781921778629Author Richmond Football ClubFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint The Slattery Media Group (AFL Publishing)Publisher The Slattery Media Group...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592403448Author Ian SpectorFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 143g

Rangers Minute By Minute takes you on a fantastic journey through the Gers' matchday history. Relive all the breathtaking goals, heroic penalty saves, sending offs and other memorable moments in this unique by-the-clock guide. From Rangers' early years...

THE PERFECT GIFT for the Do-Gooder in your life. (Don't you just hate them?)_________________________________________________The do-gooder does all sorts of crazy things. It can be something as easy as running a marathon, or as difficult as dressing up...

'This is fencing!' is a rally call heard in training centres around the country. Coined by experienced GB fencing coach, Ziemowit Wojciechowski, it embodies the passion, skill and dedication needed to excel at an international level. As one of the...

In 2017, world-class ultrarunner Hillary Allen was at the top of her sport--and it felt like she was running on top of the world as she competed in Norway's Tromso Skyrace. Allen was nearly halfway through the 50-kilometer race when she fell 150 feet off...

This is the 2011 fully updated and enlarged, colour edition of the very popular SMC guide "Skye Scrambles", first published in 2000. The guide describes not only scrambles, but also walks and some easier rock climbs. It is the definitive guidebook to...

Fifteen Barnsley footballing legends tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, pulling on the famous red shirt. Local...

A good walk in the countryside is always a pleasure. This book offers 20 circular routes in the Kent countryside which are divided into the four seasons, although each of them offers an excellent walk in any month of the year. The walks are all clearly...

In thirty years on the front line of British policing, there is very little that Iain Donnelly didn't do: from being a uniformed constable on the beat in London to running counter-terrorism and surveillance operations, combatting child sexual...

The game of golf has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, with powerful, big-hitting players dominating at the elite level. With limitation and regulation of equipment being mandated by the R&A, players are increasingly looking to alternative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628603972Author Ben GreenfieldFormat HardbackPage Count 640Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 2432g

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten circular walks combining a superb country pub and nearby fell in the Lake District National Park - in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for...

The Intermediate Archer fills the resource gap. This book is intended for those archers who have taken their first steps by completing a beginner's course and are wondering where to go next. It is the answer to all of the intermediate archer's questions,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801510547Author Charles Ivar McGrathFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Open AirPublisher Four Courts Press Ltd

Written by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) certified mountain guides Marc Chauvin and Rob Coppolillo, The Mountain Guide Manual is the go-to reference for novice and experienced mountain guides, as well as advanced...

'A must-read book to make you faster on the bike' - Cycling Weekly The Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride - and live life - at your personal best. The top of the podium is reserved for those athletes who train their bodies and minds...

PHILIP'S: BRITAIN'S CLEAREST MAPS FOR NEW DRIVERS AND EXPERIENCED MOTORISTS ALIKE- Clear 4 miles to 1 inch maps - fully updated for easy driving - Superb detail for journey planning and leisure activities - London street plan plus 47 town and city centre...

The second edition of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year is updated with a new chapter describing Nick's eventual completion of the Fastnet Race thirty years after his first, ill-fated attempt. The world-famous Fastnet Race takes yachts from the...