Sports & Recreation

Adventures in the wilderness can be dramatic and deadly. Glacier National Park's death records date back to January 1913, when a man froze to death while snowshoeing between Cut Bank and St. Mary. All told, 260 people have died or are presumed to have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906435431Author Jeremy EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 131Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting Association

Adolf Hitler despised cricket, considering it un-German and decadent. And Berlin in 1937 was not a time to be going against the Fuhrer's wishes. But hot on the heels of the 1936 Olympics, an enterprising cricket fanatic of enormous bravery, Felix...

In this poignant, moving book, Muhammad Ali shares the beliefs he has come to live by and which he has passed on to his children. Some of the wisdom is his own; some comes from the teachings of true Islam, from his spiritual studies, and from people he...

Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die-the 10th book in the popular Fifty Places series-takes readers to some of the world's most inspiring skiing/snowboarding destinations: the Chugach Mountains (Alaska); Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat...

Surrey is a walker's paradise, with rolling chalk downland, picturesque villages and dense woodland. This collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles will help you explore the best of this diverse county. The Crowood Walking Guides give detailed and...

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize...

AN INSPIRING STORY OF STARTING OVER'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - KIRSTY WARK'Beautifully written' - ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG 'A magical and beautifully written memoir and so evocative of Wigtown and its landscape' - RUTH...

Charlton Athletic On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Addicks diary - with an entry for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912060962Author Carol BurkinshawFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

Carl Hester is one of the greatest ever equestrians, leading Great Britain to Gold Medal victory at the London 2012 Olympics. In these vibrant memoirs, he tells the incredible story of the passion for horse-riding which revolutionised his life and made...

In December 2012, Juliana Buhring became the first woman to circumnavigate the world by bicycle. With only a few months of training and little sponsorship, support or money she left from Naples on 23 July 2012 to cycle the world. Raised in a religious...

Qualitative forms of inquiry are a dynamic and exciting area within contemporary research in sport, exercise and health. Students and researchers at all levels are now expected to understand qualitative approaches and be able to employ them in their work...

The second edition of Derek Piggott's introduction to meteorology for glider and light aeroplane pilots. Understanding Flying Weather explains in simple and accessible terms how atmospheric phenomena can be used to improve flying performance and to...

As a football fan, there are those seasons which remain indelibly inscribed in the memory. Simply unforgettable. The 2006/07 season remains one of those for fans of West Ham United. A season that began with such promise: Alan Pardew signed two genuine...

Strength and Conditioning for Dancers is an accessible guide to how to design and incorporate supplemental fitness training into a dancer's schedule. It links current evidence on the relationship between physical fitness, dance performance and injury...

Silver Linings examines an historic and unforgettable period in the history of England's national football team. In his eight years as England boss, Bobby Robson was celebrated, derided, Diego-ed, and everything in between. His team missed one European...

In 2015, climber and documentary maker Joe French was about to fulfil a dream of a lifetime - to climb Everest and film it. Then tragedy struck and Joe found himself at the epicentre of an earthquake which killed nearly 9,000 people. Only a few years...

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most successful and unparalleled teams in the NHL, with 11 Stanley Cup victories and a perpetual playoff presence. Author Ken Daniels, as the longtime play-by-play voice for the Wings, has gotten to witness more than...

A sense of fatigue dogs the fitness world. Many of the new programs that are tagged as groundbreaking are actually recycled ideas. Foundation offers something completely different for novices and athletes alike: a simple program with powerful and proven...

Drawing on interviews with many leading mountaineers or their survivors, Coffey goes beyond the typical climbing book to question the reasons why climbers risk their lives. The result is a powerful, affecting book that strips the romance from adventure...

A comprehensive guide for the amateur gamekeeper, Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping provides practical step-by-step advice on how to raise pheasants and red-leg partridges, with a particular emphasis on the health and welfare of the birds. Beth...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909914810Author Hugh MarrowsFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell BooksWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 220mm * 120mm *...

The wide rolling hills, outcrops and quarries of sandstone and gritstone that pepper northern England have long been popular with the locals, though visitors are less common, except on the few better known cliffs. Although lacking the extravagantly...

This fully comprehensive book guides the reader through the process of acquiring and subsequently re-training a racehorse. It provides an in-depth look at what life was like for the horse at the racing yard and how through correct training and education...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955819995Author Norman KeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Irish Cruising Club Publications LtdPublisher Irish Cruising Club Publications Ltd

In this book Phil Lawler offers a wide selection of walks across the Picos de Europa in the majestic Cordillera Cantabrica, the Cantabrian Mountains, which run parallel with the Atlantic coastline in northern Spain. Phil has an intimate knowledge of this...

The Avon is a great river to dip a paddle into, whether by kayak, canoe or paddleboard. If you are seeking an expedition journey, wanting to just splash about getting wet, or anything in-between, there is something for you here. The riverine wildlife...

Remarkable Treks is a compendium of exhilarating walks from around the planet - some lasting weeks, some lasting just a few days, but all of them set against spectacular backdrops. Following the same format as the award winning Remarkable Road...

'Will Burns is a soulful English poet of the kind we don't make enough of' MAX PORTER'Hugely affecting and timely' LUKE TURNER'A boldly struck chord, one that contains many of the dissonances, but also the harmonies, found in England today' CHRIS POWERIn...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493062812Author Laurel ScheidtFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Falcon GuidesPublisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams) 653gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the Father of Karate-do.' Out of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715748Author Matt DixonFormat PaperbackImprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPressWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 20mm

Immerse yourself in the fascination of golf as never before. This coffee table book is more than just a collection of impressive shots - it's a journey through the elegant world of golf, where every swing of the club tells an exciting story. The Stylish...

The 50 hikes described here have been thoroughly checked and updated for the second edition, and include many new excursions, among them Buttermilk Falls, Watkins Glen, the Black River Canal Towpath, and the recently-designated Finger Lakes National...

When the final whistle was blown at Upton Park on 10 May 2016, it was more than a football match that had ended. West Ham United's victory over Manchester United was the club's spectacular swansong after 112 years at its spiritual home. The Boleyn's...

Staying the Distance showcases the much-needed leadership lessons that sport can teach us: how to improve, perform and achieve, in ways that are effective and sustainable. Leadership can be hard. It can certainly be relentless. The pandemic has...

'I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar.' -Shane WarneThis is cricket icon, Sachin Tendulkar's life story in his own words - his journey from a small boy with dreams to becoming a cricket god. His amazing...

The hilarious memoir from the funniest man in football!Roddy Collins is a football man - now in the sixth decade of a career as a player (at sixteen clubs), manager (twelve clubs) and commentator. And he is a funny man: an unequalled raconteur with a...

A simple strand of paracord can save your life. Find out how in this book! Whether you're camping, hiking, or simply on a walk and find yourself in an emergency situation, cordage is one of the most useful and important items a person can have. From the...