Sports & Recreation

A guidebook to 30 day walks on the West Pennine Moors. Exploring the wild and diverse landscape of moorland Lancashire, the walks are suitable for all abilities, from gentle strolls to more strenuous and demanding walks.The walks range in length from 5...

From Pascal Gross's fantastic brace at Old Trafford and an unbelievable 5-2 victory over Leicester City, to a 6-0 demolition of Wolves, the 2022-23 campaign is quite possibly Brighton's best ever season. After a fantastic start to the Premier League...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838247805Author Richard BlackburnFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Richard BlackburnPublisher Richard BlackburnWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

The Complete Guide to Strength Training is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to increase strength and re-sculpt their body. This updated 5th edition includes: - New exercises and workouts - Brand new photos, and detailed descriptions of...

Bike London is the definitive guide to cycling in the UK's capital. The cycling culture in London is constantly evolving and this book offers an indispensable resource for the city's bike users - whether they're weather-hardened commuters who...

From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga. Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright. CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 "A thrilling book ... an uplifting...

Nordic walking - a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone - is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you...

The Conquerors charts the rise, fall and resurgence of AC Milan across one of the club's most legendary eras. Fresh from a coaching baptism of fire at either end of the top Italian divisions, former club favourite Carlo Ancelotti returned to a...

In an era of superstar prima donnas, Stuart Pearce's total commitment on the pitch earned him the affection of football fans everywhere, who nicknamed him Psycho. He will forever be remembered for two penalties - one missed and scored - for England, but...

I dont have time to run. The run will hurt or make me tired. I am too busy to run today. If youre always looking for any excuse to not go running, or put off starting a running regime, this book is for you! Athletes and people who just want to stay fit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782940481828Author Rich CarbonaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint HelvetiqPublisher HelvetiqWeight(grams) 540g

Tales of escape and adventure on Britain's waterways; In The Pull of the River two foolhardy explorers do what we would all love to do: they turn their world upside down and seek adventure on their very own doorstep.; In a handsome, homemade canoe,...

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804391211Author William MacDonaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Olympia PublishersPublisher Olympia Publishers

"Toproping" is rock climbing with the rope anchored at the top of the climb, as opposed to "lead" climbing, where a climber places protection as he or she goes. Having a top anchor lessens the potential distance of a fall and creates a more controlled...

In 1927, Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel, transforming her from a humble working-class typist into one of the most iconic sportswomen of her age. Fiercely independent and with no financial backing, Mercedes was...

** AS SEEN ON BBC FOOTBALL FOCUS AND BT SPORT **** 'Excellent and thoroughly enjoyable' Sunday Sport **** 'Informative and eye-opening . . . an inspirational and motivational book' footballbookreviews.com **'ONE MAN AND HIS QUEST TO SEE A GAME IN EVERY...

Longlisted for the 2020 Laurel PrizePlunge into mountain lakes and drift along meandering rivers in Swims, the debut poetry collection by Elizabeth-Jane BurnettA long poem taking many forms, Swims begins and ends in Devon, moving across the waterways of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578269723Author Andy PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

What is talent? How do you get the best out of yourself? What are the secrets of leadership? In Edge, Ben Lyttleton gets unprecedented access to some of the world's top football clubs to discover their innovative methods for developing talent...

The Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including...

Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2022 One of the Financial Times Top 5 Best Sports Books of the Year The 1970 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest ever staged, with more goals per game than any World Cup since. But...

This bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes and stories from cricket's best-loved personalities proves that cricket is a funny game - even when rain stops play!In this updated and expanded edition, you can read not only the most popular...

It's time we all stopped whining and learned a thing or two from The Toughest Cyclists Ever. Including: Stephen Roche, whose cure for exhaustion was to go up a gear and fight harder, all the way to the ambulance. Eddy Merckx, who hurt himself so badly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375751486Author Izaak WaltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 373gDimensions(mm) 204mm...

The popular image of sharks is of a dorsal fin cleaving the surface as it rushes to its next kill, but this is a limited caricature. There are over 500 species to choose from, most of whom are far more frightened of humans than vice versa. In this...

A guidebook to trekking the Karnischer Hoehenweg, or Carnic Peace Trail. The 170km hut-to-hut trail follows the World War I front line through the Carnic Alps, along the border of Austria and Italy, and is rich in historical, geological and cultural...

"We're better off for having these men among us."-Wall Street JournalBefore 9/11, the rugby team at West Point learned to bond on a sports field. This is what happened when those 15 young men became leaders in war. Filled with drama, tragedy, and...

The Untouchables: Anfield's Band of Brothers chronicles the rise and fall of one of the greatest Liverpool teams ever. In 1918 an enlisted man, Tom Bromilow, stepped off the streets of Liverpool and straight into the team. Still in uniform, he was one of...

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time'Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced' 5***** Reader Review'Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis. This...

On June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racing's worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that 'gentleman driver'...

The New Camp Cookbook is for day trippers, adventurers, campers, and anyone who enjoys cooking outdoors. You'll find organizational advice and cooking techniques, from planning your meals, packing a cooler, and stocking a camp pantry to building a fire,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872405483Author Richard HallewellFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Hallewell PublicationsPublisher Hallewell Publications

Fighting Back is the story of a different kind of boxing superstar - a hero for winning his battles outside as well as inside the ring. When he outpointed Wladimir Klitschko, on one of the greatest nights in British boxing history, Tyson Fury sat on top...

Being mentored by Chrissie Wellington would be a dream for any triathlete. In To The Finish Line Chrissie presents her distilled wisdom, hard-won over the course of her extraordinary career, to give all triathletes the chance to learn from the very best...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307888174Author Sakyong MiphamFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm)...

This guide to air rifle hunting skills and techniques is a must-have for anyone who wants to get the most from their airgun shooting and stay one step ahead of their quarry. The book covers the vast array of hunting techniques used by one of the...

In this very funny sports book (a cross between Nick Hornby and Bill Bryson) young journalist Lawrence Donegan tells the story of the summer he spent caddying for Scottish golfer Ross Drummond, ranked over 400 in the world,on the European Tour. Thisis...

EX-England batsman Rob Key is one of the wittiest pundits on TV. Whether it's a drizzly day-nighter in Derby or a World Cup Final at Lord's, Key's wizardry with the mic more than matches that which he had with the bat. In his new book, Key reflects on...

Don Whillans has an iconic significance for generations of climbers. His epoch-making first ascent of Annapurna's South Face, achieved with Dougal Haston in 1970, remains one of the most impressive climbs ever made - but behind this and all his other...