Sports & Recreation

From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars in the making. In bite-size chapters, learn the secrets of 20 footballing legends, including...

What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling?Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of...

I can move only with the aid of barrels of anti-inflammatory gel, sticking plasters and real ale anaesthetic. Martin and I descend from hours of walking to the small town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. I walk, stiff legged, into the campsite office and a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781535586047Author Cindy Pierson DulayFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Pathfinder Brecon Beacons covering the Maen Madoc, Carn Goch and Carreg Cennen. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Brecon Beacons providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Llangors Lake...

Pathfinder(R) Lake District covering Coniston, Kewswick and Devoke Water. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Lake District providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Buttermere to the much...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628604221Author Aaron HorschigFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 1730g

'The most exhilarating history of mountaineering ... a riveting read' Jeremy Paxman 'A truly inspiring read' Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'It simply fizzes with insights into the sublime madness of mountaineering' Roger Deakin Once we thought monsters...

With over 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines, gorgeous sandy beaches, turquoise waters, meandering rivers and wide open countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora...

The Twentieth Anniversary Edition*WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*Fever Pitch is Nick Hornby's million-copy-selling, award-winnning football classic'A spanking 7-0 away win of a football book. . . inventive, honest, funny, heroic,...

A guidebook to 36 walks exploring Northumberland, including the national park, coast, North Pennines and Kielder. Route are graded by difficulty and cover a wide variety of terrain. The walks, accessible from bases such as Alnwick, Rothbury...

The Wales Coast Path offers an unparalleled opportunity to walk a nation's coastline in its entirety. Stretching 1400km (870 miles) from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, the waymarked trail takes 2-3 months to complete but can easily be broken...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646111985Author Kyle HuntFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908632050Author Dennis KelsallFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Northern Eye BooksPublisher Northern Eye BooksDimensions(mm) 150mm * 107mm * 6mm

With comprehensive coverage of: Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, North Oxfordshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire. A new compendium of...

A guidebook to 54 day walks and 2 multi-day treks in Slovenia. Exploring the beautiful Julian Alps, there's something for both beginner and experienced walkers, from easy valley walks to scrambles and protected routes requiring mountaineering skills and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912631315Author Nigel OwensFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa

Almost as soon as Gazza burst on to the scene at Newcastle United, the young Geordie was the centre of attention: Vinnie Jones's notorious ball-handling showed the lengths people would go to try to stop him. Then, with England on the verge of possibly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781842040829Author Cameron McNeishFormat HardbackPage Count 228Imprint Lomond BooksPublisher Lomond Books

Following on from the new "Pocket Mountains Town and Country" series of shorter walks, this guidebook explores the stunning coast and countryside of the Kingdom of Fife.Featured here you'll find 40 inspiring short walks in and around the Kingdom,...

Lonely Planet's Jamaica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkelling at delicate Lime...

A comprehensive guide to the care and management of horses and ponies. The aim of this volume is to provide a reliable source of information and advice on all practical aspects of horse and stable management. The manual has been compiled by a panel of...

A guidebook to walking the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail between Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria and Wallsend, Newcastle. Covering 135km (84 miles), this historic route takes around 10 days to hike. Suitable for beginners, it nevertheless requires a...

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the best walks to the finest pubs and inns in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly...

A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT 'Incredibly moving and inspiring' Gabby Logan 'It's brilliant - I loved it' Lorraine Kelly 'Brilliant ... impressive and vividly told' The Times 'Louise is such a positive and uplifting...

'A powerful chronicle of the transformation of English football and society through the prism of two very different characters' Irish TimesJack was open, charismatic, selfish and pig-headed; Bobby was guarded, shy, polite and reserved to the point of...

This exciting introduction to rugby will help kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn new rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. This DK children's book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby,...

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal Nonfiction Bestseller! - What happened that night on Dead Mountain?The mystery of Dead Mountain: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906435882Author RYAFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting AssociationDimensions(mm) 150mm * 204mm * 4mm

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE ADVENTURER IN YOUR LIFE: AN ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING SURVIVAL EXPERT.___________'A good gift for budding adventurers.' i paperDo you know how to... Survive a bear attack? Make fire from virtually nothing?...

The Hampshire countryside is a delight for walkers, stretching from the South Downs in the east to the New Forest in the west and the North Wessex Downs in the north. Taking in stunning coastline, rolling hills, chalk streams and sleepy villages, these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643138558Author Monte BurkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Pegasus BooksPublisher Pegasus BooksWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 138mm * 20mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorStephen Puddicombe is a freelance cycling writer and has written for various outlets over the last ten years, including Cycling Weekly, Cyclingnews, Rouleur,...

One of the most talked-about and bestselling books of last year, this is the no-holds-barred autobiography of a sporting legend driven to the brink of self-destruction The bestseller that has everyone talking.In this, his first, autobiography,...

All-in-one guide to walking The Ridgeway path, running from Wiltshire to Buckinghamshire, in southern England. New two-way edition with routes rewalked in both directions from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon near Aylesbury and Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury, and...

"A truly inspiring journey that celebrates the healing power of adventure. A must-read." - Levison Wood "Wonderfully relatable on so many levels. Simon's wanderlust, mental roller coaster and reactions to a fast-changing world had me enthralled in his...

The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild. What can rowing across the Atlantic teach us about boredom and about patience? ...

Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2023 Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022 THE TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022 A WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022 ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307952202Author Rich RollFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

A guidebook to 40 day walks exploring the western White Peak in the Peak District National Park. Covering Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The walks range in length from 6-24km...