Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648917264Author HowexpertFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint HowexpertPublisher HowexpertWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 7mm

One of the world's great salmon rivers, the Tweed cuts through the heart of the Scottish Borders and, in part, forms the historic boundary between Scotland and England. Rising in the rolling hills near Moffat it weaves through a cherished landscape on...

'A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.' - The Daily Record. The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593472033Author Mark DentFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Dutton / SignetPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143782476Author Billy SlaterFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Ebury AustraliaPublisher Random House Australia

Pi gu is an ancient Taoist method of fasting for spiritual and healing purposes. Unlike traditional fasting, you do not need to stop eating when practicing pi gu. Used by ancient Taoist masters during their months or years of solitary retreat in pursuit...

Imagine living in a box at the bottom of the sea for a month at a time. Locked away in a saturation chamber, plumbed to depths of more than 500 feet, this has been David Beckett's love, life and work for all his adult life. Destined to become a pig...

The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay's broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857100344Author Anthony TooleFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint PiXZ BooksPublisher PiXZ Books

The 2020 National Outdoor Book Awards of the History of the YearShortlisted for the 2020 William Hill Sports Book of the Year'A gripping history' THE ECONOMIST 'The World Beneath Their Feet contains plenty of rollicking stories' THE TIMES'Gripping' THE...

This fascinating book starts with the basics, going back to the days of muzzle loading before considering the various attempts made over the centuries to improve the bullet. It moves on to examine the development of the cartridge right up to the present...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909811584Author TriNorthFormat PaperbackPage Count 624Imprint Jellyfish Publishing SolutionsPublisher Jellyfish Publishing Solutions

So You Think You Know Football? is the motherlode of NFL rules and their interpretations. Whether you know everything about on- and off-field rules or are a true novice, Austro deftly illustrates the ins and outs of the NFL rulebook using examples from...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140193442Author Taisen DeshimaruFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 119gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

'Better than Pele' - Diego Maradona'One of the greatest footballers ever.' - Sir Alex FergusonPele, Best and Maradona everyone has heard of, but to the true football cognoscenti Alfredo Di Stefano, the magician behind Real Madrid's five European Cups in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741666762Author Tim BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Ebury AustraliaPublisher Random House AustraliaWeight(grams) 244gDimensions(mm) 197mm *...

World football is in crisis. The corruption scandal engulfing FIFA is arguably the biggest story in the history of modern sport and a watershed for sport governance. More than a decade ago, John Sugden and Alan Tomlinson laid the foundations for...

In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame. With...

Fully updated to contain Sir Ian McGeechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand. 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions and New Zealand - the ultimate rugby clash between the northern and southern hemisphere. Ian McGeechan...

Women and Water is a visually driven celebration of women who love nature, adventure, and water sports. This inspiring collection combines breathtaking photography with powerful narratives from women who swim, surf, kayak, study glaciers, advocate for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368026963Author Joseph ParentFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 145mm * 13mm

This richly illustrated work presents innovative training concepts based on recent scientific research and extensive knowledge of the everyday practice of training. It provides running trainers, physiotherapists and physical exercise teachers with the...

In Letters to a Young Gymnast , Nadia Comaneci tells how she found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. Now a woman of tremendous poise and self-assurance, she offers unique insights into the mind of a top competitor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789178940257Author Stefan StenuddFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint ArribaPublisher ArribaWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm

'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL 'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers' Yachting World We call it 'The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910551523Author Neil BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

Winner of the 2010 Boardman Tasker Prize. Ron Fawcett is a natural-born climber. In 1969, while still at school in his native Yorkshire, he tied into a climbing rope for the first time and was instantly hooked. From that moment on, it seemed nothing else...

Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966...

Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sport. The book shows how sport has been practiced, experienced and made meaningful by players and fans throughout history. It assesses how sports developed and diffused across the globe,...

Longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2020'This pioneering memoir . . . engagingly balances the highs of captaincy and grand slams with striking emotional honesty as to herregrets' Guardian Books of the Year'Her struggle is that of women's...

Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, Reeds Maritime Meteorology analyses the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the...

Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches...

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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...

A lavishly illustrated, definitive guidebook to the Avon Gorge from the Climbers Club. It reflects the unique situation of a major crag in the centre of a university city and does full justice to its historical significance as well as taking full account...

The best Yorkshire Dales walks in one handy box. Immerse yourself in the Yorkshire Dales and South Pennines' wonderful landscape with this unique collection of walks on pocketable cards. In this boxed collection of walking cards you'll find a happy mix...

A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.About the AuthorStuart H. Walker is professor of pediatrics emeritus at the University of...

'Speed and danger don't always go together, but it's proper fun when they do.' Guy MartinTruck fitter, ace racer, daredevil, speed junkie, all-round 'character', Guy Martin is just a normal guy, driven to succeed by a passion for speed, whether it is on...

RECIPE FOR A GRAND DAY OUT Ingredients: This brilliant book Walking boots Sense of fun & curiosity An empty stomach Instructions: 1. Choose one of the easy circular walks 2. Walk through gorgeous countryside 3. Enjoy snippets of history &...