Sports & Recreation

The famous swimming Ladies of Hampstead ponds bring us their favourite walks with a dip in London and south east England, all accessible by train. Featuring secret lakes, river meadows and sandy beaches, this is the perfect way to escape this summer, and...

A guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563842Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp House

'Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins 'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe,...

There is only one Arsene Wenger - and for the very first time, in his own words, this is his story.In this definitive autobiography, the world-renowned, revolutionary football manager discusses his life and career, sharing his leadership principles for...

The pride of Scotland, Clyde Rovers boast three Scottish internationals among their ranks, alongside the Czech national keeper Serbrle, Algeria's Bonziane and the awesome Brazilian playmaker Oliveria. Can YOU lead Clyde to league and cup victories this...

Full of surprises and infused with history, Cheshire is a wonderful place to go for a walk! From the wild and open hills of the Peaks to the low-lying pastures of the Plain, Cheshire is covered in a spider's web of footpaths, bridleways, towpaths and...

From the co-author of the best-selling Running Made Easy, with a foreword by running legend Kathrine Switzer.Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly a committed fitness-phobe, she became a marathon runner at 31, and ran...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781337516Author Chris BradleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Complete bicycle maintenance, Now in its 23rd year of publication, The Bike Book continues to be a bestseller. Compiled by a new author, this seventh edition is a major update to include all new developments in the cycling world along with a thorough...

'Dip into this beautiful book, and understand the healing nature of wild swimming before you have even taken that first plunge'MIRANDA HART'This book is a joy!'JO WHILEY, BBC Radio 2'Wow! What a book. This is an emotional description of what we wild...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to...

Discover football's astonishing hidden rules in The Numbers Game by Chris Anderson and David Sally*Fully updated with a new World Cup chapter* Football has always been a numbers game: 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until...

Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe you've just started running, perhaps you're gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance? Whatever stage you're at on your journey, join marathon man Vassos Alexander...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715472Author Lennard ZinnFormat PaperbackImprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPressWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 25mm

The perfect gift for young England football fans! Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard of . . . - The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?- The English amateurs who achieved...

Guide to 100 scrambling routes in the north of the English Lake District, covering Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale, Blencathra and Thirlmere. It presents a comprehensive collection of scrambles on crags and gills, which are linked together to...

A compelling, relevant and dramatic life story from the front line of the modern game. Paul Davis's story takes us on a journey through almost 50 years at the very top in football: a leading player's take on an extraordinary and memorable period in...

A TIMES, GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH AND WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘Gripping’ Roger Alton, Sunday Times The inside story of how England transformed the way Test cricket is played. For 145 years, Test cricket had been played mainly in one way, but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910723944Author Barry Ord ClarkeFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 1310g

The Munros are mountains in Scotland with a height of over 3000ft and take their name from the first list of such hills published in 1891 by Victorian mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro, 4th Baronet of Lindertis. Revised several times in the years since, the...

From world-renowned adventurer and bestselling author of The Art of Resilience and The World's Fittest Book, comes the ultimate blueprint to building a bulletproof body. 'He's an animal' CHRIS HEMSWORTH 'The inner workings of a...

Simon Warren’s 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist’s guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d’Huez, and from Mont Ventoux to Planche des Belles Filles, these climbs are the beating...

Essential guidebook of walks and climbs in the Pyrenees, one of Europe's finest mountain ranges. The guide includes 170 day walks, multi-day walks, climbing routes and mountaineering ascents, and covers all valleys and peaks on both sides of the border...

From its humble beginnings in the 1970s, Knockhill Racing Circuit has evolved and developed to become Scotland's Motorsport Centre - the modern, fully-equipped race track that we have today. Over the years Knockhill has seen its share of thrills, spills...

'Rugby is great for the soul,' he writes, 'but terrible for the body.'Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment.Dylan Hartley, one of England's most successful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915542908Author Elaine HeneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 349Imprint Grey Pony FilmsPublisher Grey Pony Films

Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's most renowned teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery!The Ninja Mind documents Ninjutsu black belt Kevin Casey's journey toward mastery under the tutelage of Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of...

As Victorian Britain was gripped by 'the football craze', eight men laid the foundations at one of the world's greatest clubs. These pioneers ranged from miners to brewery owners, fitness fanatics to portly beer drinkers. From Stretford, Ancoats,...

Great Scottish Walks by Helen and Paul Webster, founders of Walkhighlands, is a comprehensive guide to the 26 best long-distance hiking trails in Scotland. Whether you're keen to experience classic trails such as the West Highland Way, discover more...

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a...

'When it comes to training for climbing, you are your own experiment.'Beastmaking by Ned Feehally is a book about training for climbing. It is designed to provide normal people - like you and me - with the tools we need to get the most out of our...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913089375Author Nick DimblebyFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

What Goes on Tour, Stays on Tour...Until Now! As a cricketer, broadcaster and celebrity jungle-dweller, Phil Tufnell has travelled the world far and wide. From the great cricket tours of Australia and South Africa to his equally memorable...

This unique book looks for the first time at archery techniques from the point of view of the interrelationship between the anatomy of the human body and the anatomy of the bow. By highlighting the primary power sources involved in the performance of the...

'A thrilling new voice in Scottish fiction' Marion ToddIf the dead could speak, what secrets would they tell?With her daughter on an archaeological dig, the only bodies DI Shona Oliver expects to find are long-dead. But when a corpse from the 1980s is...

The perfect golf gag gift, funny golf prank, or book for any golfer who always has an excuse for their wayward shots on the tee boxThere's nothing better than a perfect day on the course, except for maybe the excuses thrown around for a sliced drive or a...

*FOREWORD BY SIR CLIVE WOODWARD*The definitive account of sport's concussion crisis, how its 'dirty secret' was finally made public and what rugby union must now do to save itself.'Peters' work is in the greatest tradition of British journalism:...

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or 'would die for' a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2's 'One Man and His Campervan' and author of the popular Take the...

This is one of six books in the new "Top 10 Walks: Lake District" series. These are handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, for under a fiver. It is the perfect impulse buy. Other titles in the series include: "Lakeside...