Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909245747Author James CorbettFormat PaperbackPage Count 550Imprint De Coubertin BooksPublisher De Coubertin BooksWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

From is genesis as Newton Heath LYR Football Club founded in 1878 all the way to the global sporting and commercial superpower that it is today, this is the history of Manchester United Football Club as you have never seen it before. Lifelong Red Devils'...

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! WITH A FOREWORD BY TOM BRADY "As a sportscaster and sports historian, Jim's career genuinely stands the test of time. . . . This book is sports history about some of the greats by one of the greats, who was taking it...

Wednesday v United: The Sheffield Derby presents a vivid account of one of the most passionate rivalries in football. Looking back to the Victorian era and the start of the Steel City divide, it features a decade-by-decade history of the derby in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493043422Author Rob CoppolilloFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint Taylor Trade PublishingPublisher Taylor Trade Publishing

The London 2012 Olympic medalist on his stunning comeback.Mark Todd's eventing career is the stuff of legends and encompasses one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.When he 'retired' from competing in eventing in 2000, he had already been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741178777Author Flip ByrnesFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 990g

With his hands gripping the handlebars and feet on the pedals, Sylvester has given BMX riding new zest as he embraces life to the fullest and lives out his imagination. Sylvester sets an exciting cadence from the start: jumping out of a plane with his...

This book is an in-depth guide to all aspects of angling, illustrated with more than 450 practical and identification photographs. It includes the descriptions and information on the various species, where to fish for them and what features to look out...

For some players, the final whistle heralds the beginning of an infinitely more difficult chapter in their lives. Some simply find it impossible to cope, replacing one addiction with another. Not well known is the story of Paul Vaessen, perhaps the most...

This book illustrates the changing face of rail freight in North West England over 40 years. During that time the traction and wagon fleets have been almost completely replaced, freight trains have become heavier and less frequent, the amount of shunting...

Jacky Ickx is one of the true greats of motor racing. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, he was both highly successful and hugely versatile, racing at the highest level in a wide variety of categories - including Formula 1, sports cars, touring cars...

In Ireland there are 269 mountain summits that are 600 metres or higher, and with a prominence of 15 metres or more. These are The Vandeleur-Lynams. And there are 404 summits with an elevation of at least 500 metres, with a prominence of 30 metres or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906122577Author Alastair JacksonFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 313g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907085369Author Richard HeseltineFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football 'A must read.' Henry Winter 'Superb.' Daniel Taylor Liverpool and Manchester...

Pilates is an invigorating and proven body conditioning method which helps to strengthen the core muscles used in riding, whilst simultaneously restoring the body's balance. In light of this Pilates for Equestrians is packed with colourful, easy to...

In 25 carefully planned walks, "Walks in the Country Near London" reveals the myriad treasures that lie just beyond London's urban sprawl. From easy rambles through apple orchards and lush pastures in Kent to more exhilarating rambles along Sharpenhoe...

Easy-to-understand instruction for traditional archery Covers both target shooting and bowhunting Includes the author's exclusive tiered training program for instinctive shooting with in-depth advice on selecting bows, arrows, and accessories.The...

*Soft cover edition* The 159th edition of the most famous sports book in the world - published every year since 1864 - contains some of the world's finest sports writing, and reflects on a year when Azeem Rafiq forced the sport to examine, more...

NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series. Learn why bad decisions happen to good managers--and how to make better ones. If you read nothing else on decision making, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780916323Author Brian BeltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint JMD MediaPublisher JMD Media

The Magic of the Swatchways was Maurice Griffiths' favourite book. In the words of John Leather, 'few sailing books become classics like this one', and since first publication in 1932 it has lost none of that fresh charm which has endeared it to so many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594860881Author Michael MejiaFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Rodale PressPublisher Rodale PressWeight(grams) 471gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 213mm * 18mm

Sheffield Wednesday 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 Owls diary - with an entry for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385348898Author J.C. HerzFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 306gDimensions(mm)...

Want to save cash, your child's imagination and possibly even the planet? This is the book you need. Packed with great photos of real families in the outdoors, Born to Be Wild contains easy-to-follow instructions for activities that require nothing...

Welcome to Wrexham! Everyone in the world is talking about Wrexham AFC – the Red Dragons are on fire. In 2023, the team achieved their fairy-tale dream of promotion after 15 agonising years of languishing at the very bottom of the lowest league. They did...

'Brimming with knowledge and experience . . . delightful' Daily Telegraph'An extraordinary book by a modern-day Melville whose deep knowledge, boundless curiosity and endearingly wry humour make him the perfect guide to the world beyond our shores' Mark...

With its sparkling sea, 2,700km of coast and more than 800 islands and islets, Brittany is a paradise for sea kayakers. Brimming with local knowledge and practical advice, this guide contains full details of 60 paddles covering the entire Atlantic and...

The fast and easy way to pin down the sport of wrestling Wrestling is a fast-paced sport with many technicalities, rules, and ways to score points-making it difficult for spectators to follow the score and understand whistles and restarts. In Wrestling...

In "Warrior Cardio", world-renowned fitness expert Martin Rooney delivers the solution for what most people at the gym are seeking: an easy-to-follow workout and diet plan that burns fat and builds muscle in less time. This is a comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735239494Author Brian BurkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Random House CanadaPublisher Random House CanadaWeight(grams) 266gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

When Dave Roberts relocates to the USA, his wife informs him that they can only take what is 'absolutely essential'. Packing his collection of football programmes (1,134 of them - football fans are sticklers for statistics), Dave is aghast to be informed...

The extraordinary story of a female boxer's meteoric rise to become the fighter who legitimized women in combat sports and the personal turmoil she hid from the world.Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an...

Bluebird Heaven tells the story of a rollercoaster decade at Cardiff City, when the football club experienced everything from cup finals and promotion to financial turmoil and damaging controversy. It was a period when Bluebirds fans experienced their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899750504Author Phillip McCallenFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Aureus PublishingPublisher Aureus Publishing

This is the perfect guide for anyone cruising in the Mediterranean by Rod Heikell, the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing. Thoroughly updated, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical ...

Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find:*Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca...

Originally developed as an elite fighting tactic for the Israel Defence Forces, today Krav Maga has become a popular self-defence method, appealing to government units, martial artists, and even the average person. This innovative Krav Maga book...